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Dear Aphelios:

Today I got promoted at my job, now I am focused on working on the vigilantes special, don't worry I won't reveal your secret to everyone.

I got my own place in Final City and I adopted a bird and I name it Zephyr.

I hope you received the evidence for Thresh's downfall.

Sincerely,

Janna, The Storm's Fury

Evidence: Ilegal Papers of the grand opening of the Asylum along with a Photo of him with Renata at the grand opening of The Asylum.

May 21, 10:20 A.M. - Ionia City Bank

"ALRIGHT!! TAKE ME TO THE VAULT MISSY!!"

A beautiful morning in Ionia City was ruined by robbers who tries to steal money from the bank, everyone was scared if they do something by the robbers.

"Let me guess... some robbers who tries to steal a bank?" The Hitman nodded at The Charmer while watching them with his binoculars. "I cannot believe that they interrupted me while I'm getting ready for my graduation," he sighed and put his binoculars away.

"Yeah, that's kinda sucks though..." The Rogue said. The Hitman is thinking his weapon combination before acting fast, he chose Calibrum and Gravitum to slow down the robbers.

"Alright, I'll hung up," he hung up his hearing device and went building to building on a grappling hook and arrived at the bank, he kicked the door open and the robbers saw him.

"Crap!! Is The Hitman that everyone was talking about!!" The Hitman summons Calibrum and shoot towards the robbers and switch to Gravitum to slow the robbers down and he kicked them with his fighting skills.

He summons Severum and place towards the robber's neck and glares at him. "Who... order... you?" he asked slowly and the robber got nervous. "It was... The Spider Queen..." The Hitman free the robber and put Severum away.

"Call the police and tell them that The Hitman beat them," they both nodded and he left the bank, he rushed so fast and decide to text Veigar to get ready.

Chat:

Hitman: Open the sunroof, I'm going to jump inside

Veigar: Got it 👍

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Veigar arrived just in time and opens the roof, The Hitman jumps and returns back to Aphelios. "Will I make it in time, Veigar?" he asked. "Of course Boss, trust me," he press the gas pedal and he drove really fast. Aphelios watches the news on a TV that Veigar upgraded to his car while he's applying his skincare routine and saw the news about Valoran City.

"We have big news: Valoran City has its own Vigilante, his name is The Boss, he's one of the strongest vigilantes we've ever seen."

"He saved an elderly woman from two robbers and he beat them with a single punch."

"Everyone admired him, even the kids, who wants to be like him when they grow up,"

"He's from Valoran City, I see..." Aphelios finishes with his skincare routine. "You should thank Solene with the skincare routine they gave you," Veigar said while Aphelios continues watching the news. Aphelios heard a sound and he pulls out his other phone for vigilante stuff and is from The Boss.

Chat:

The Boss: Did you see the news that I saved an elderly woman from two robbers?

The Hitman: Yeah, I watched while I was getting ready

The Boss: Date? 😮

The Hitman: Highschool graduation 🎓

The Boss: Me too!! Anyway, I saw the news about you saving the bank

The Hitman: Really? That was quick 😮

The Boss: You know how news are 😏

The Hitman: Yeah

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"Phel, were almost there," Aphelios looked at Veigar and texted The Boss that he arrived at his graduation.

Chat:

The Boss: Good luck

The Hitman: You too

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He put his phone away and got out of Veigar's car. He has black eyeshadow while he's wearing a black facemask to cover his face, silver and blue earrings, a black suit with silver details with a white shirt and light blue tie, black gloves with silver rings with blue gems, a silver pocket watch that Ekko and Zeri made for him and black shoes.

"Do you have my toga Veigar?" He asked and Veigar pulls out a red toga with a baret and give it to him, he wore the toga and the baret and smile. "Thanks Veigar," Veigar smile at Aphelios and he walked inside of the party center.

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May 21, 12:00 P.M. - Party Center

Aphelios, and his friends arrived at the party center that Evelynn rented for this special occasion. Most of them are watching on face time, since they don't want Thresh or everyone suspect them.

But, everyone is here like Janna, Ahri, Bard, Kai'Sa, Yasuo, Veigar, Senna, Evelynn, Shen, Hwei and Mei are here. Unfortunately, Solene and Selei didn't attend because they're celebrating Alune's graduation, which is on the same day. But they send the two graduates their graduation gifts.

"The first graduate, she's a strong woman. Her dream is to become a doctor, and take over her father's clinic, and plans to make her father's dream come true. Please have an applause to Akali Jhomen Tethi," everyone claps at Akali as she stand up.

Her hair is dyed to dark blue and blonde, she's wearing her red toga and beret, and underneath, she's wearing a black dress with iridescent shard fabric, long fingerless gloves to reveal her iridescent nail polish, fishnet stockings and black ankle boots. Her makeup is soft, light blue eyeshadow and coral lipstick.

"Congratulations Miss Akali," Heimerdinger said and he gave her diploma. "Thank you Prof.Heimerdinger" Akali smiled and she hugged the yordle and went back to her seat.

"The next graduate, is a guy who has been in a lot of trouble. But he learn from his mistakes, now he decides to mature for his future to become an architecture and run his parents' company. Please have an applause to Ezreal Lymere," Akali and Aphelios clapped at Ezreal and he got up from his seat.

During couple of months, Ezreal worked so hard with the help of Rhaast to study to become an architecture and plans to recover his parent's business from his uncle. Vi, Caitlyn, Jayce, Viktor and Lux are helping to recover his business, but he needs to graduate from college, so he can take over the business.

His hair dyed from blonde to strawberry blonde with brown roots, he has pink eyeshadow with guy liner, glossy lips, and he's wearing his red toga and beret. Underneath, he's wearing a black sequin suit with silver details, a white buttoned shirt with a pale pink rose, his nails are black and he wears brown shoes.

"Congratulations Ezreal. Your parents will be so proud of you," Heimerdinger smile at Ezreal and gave the diploma to him.

"Thanks Prof.Heimerdinger," Ezreal smile at his professor, and hugged him. He went to his seat, and heard his phone ring a notification and is a message from Talon.

Chat:

Babe: Congratulations babe, I'm so proud of you. Caelum told me about your graduation.

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Ezreal smiled at Talon's message, and he put his phone on his pocket of his pants. He started thinking about Kayn, Zed and Jinx, and he sighed.

"Hope they're okay," Aphelios noticed Ezreal, and he place his hand on his shoulder. He gave Ezreal a thumbs up, and he smile at him.

"The last graduate, is a special guy who rise from the ashes, he was saved by a kind woman, who lost her husband from a illness.They decide to move on with their lives to study and take over his 'father's' business. He made a lot of friends on his journey. Please have an applause to Nundal Kench," everyone claps at Aphelios, as he sigh of relief that Heimerdinger didn't tell his real name in front of everyone.

He got up from his seat, and he went to the stage, he saw Heimerdinger holding his diploma, and he gave it to him.

"Congratulations Dal, you deserve it," he hugged Aphelios and he whisper to his ear. "There's two diplomas, one with your fake name and the other with your real name," Aphelios release the hug and smile at his professor.

"Thank you professor, I couldn't done it without your help," Aphelios hug Heimerdinger again, as he went back to his seat, Prof.Heimerdinger stops Aphelios, and he looked at the yordle.

"Wanna have a graduation speech?" Heimerdinger ask him, and he nodded. He went to the podium, and did a mic check just in case.

"Nundal Co., today we were freed from the chains that Thresh held us. We were standing up little by little, and we're getting stronger and stronger."

"We're not the caged birds that he thought, we're the phoenix that we rise from the ashes."

"He may won the battle, but the war has begun."

"Let's show that Son of a B*tch what we made of...Are you guys ready!!" Everyone cheers with Aphelios, as he took off his beret.

Congratulations....

Nundal Co. 20XX!!

Everyone throws their berets to celebrate, Aphelios looked at everyone celebrating and he went to his seat and hug Evelynn, and she smile at him.

"I'm so proud of you Dal,"

"Thanks Eve,"

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May 21, 12:00 P.M. - After Party in the mansion

Everyone was having fun at the after party at the mansion, Aphelios, Akali and Ezreal are talking to Ekko and Zeri who got graduated the other day.

"How's your throat, Phel?" Ekko asked and he gave him a thumbs up. "It feels better after the surgery, now I can talk normally instead of using the necklace," he said as Shen appears. "Sorry to interrupt you guys, but I need to borrow Aphelios for me," they both nodded and Ezreal took the tablet with him.

"Let's go to your room, shall we?"

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Aphelios' Room

"Let me guess... is about the weapons?" Shen nodded to Aphelios and sat down on the chair. "I need to explain about the weapons," he breaths in and out and decide to explain about the weapons.

"It might be strong Phel, but is very dangerous,"

"What do you mean dangerous?" He asked. "It changes you... completely..." Aphelios doesn't understand what Shen meant. "I know the weapons are strong Phel, but it changes you from a nice kid to an assassin, and you loose control," Aphelios tries to ask Shen about the information about the weapons until Veigar appeared.

"Phel, someone wants to see you,"

"Tell them that I will be there," Veigar nodded and left. "I'm sorry Shen, I have to attend the guest," he left as Shen watches Aphelios leaving and sighed.

"Aphelios... I know you don't want to listen to me, but you're in grave danger,"

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Meanwhile in Noxus City

"Say cheese,"

"Cheese!!" Katarina took a picture with her phone at her friends who finally graduated from Noxus High. "I'll send the pictures on message and I'll make an album with them," Katarina explained and everyone thanked her.

"I'm sad..." Caelum said. "Why?" Talon asked. "We're not gonna see you guys because we're going on a different college!!" Talon facepalm at Caelum as Samira and Briar laughs.

Samira noticed Sett sitting alone while drinking some orange juice, and she went towards him. "You okay?" she asked and he nodded. "Yeah, just thinking about my future, that's all," he said and looked at Samira.

"What are you gonna study, Samira?" Sett ask as Samira smile at him. "I will be studying to become a bodyguard, so I can protect Katarina from bad people," Samira explained.

"That's great Samira, I hope you protect Kat from the people who wants to hurt her."

"Thanks Sett," she said as Thresh appears with his hair short, a black suit with a green tie, black rings with emeralds, black shoes with a custom cane.

"Samira, I need to talk with Settrigh," Samira nodded and she bid farewell to him and left as Thresh looks at her with her friends, then at Sett. "I'm glad you're making friends my boy," he said as Sett rolled his eyes. 'Is because I'm in a different school, thanks to you,' he thought and smile at him.

"I need to tell you something, and is business related stuff," Thresh grabbed a chair nearby and sat next to Sett. "You know I'm single, Aphelios is gone... same goes with his mother, and I don't have anyone to take care of my company after step down or passed away," Thresh pretends to get worried to get Sett's attention about the company.

"And you want me to take over the company?"

"Exactly," he responded. "Since your mom worked here, I can show you the building and how do I manage the company before you go to college. What will you say?" He reach his hand to Sett and he starts thinking.

'What should I do on Summer? Sit and do nothing? Hell no!!' He reached and shake Thresh's hand. "Good, now you can spend the rest of summer with me," Thresh grins at Sett for victory.

Caelum saw and heard everything with the gadgets that Aphelios gifted him and he pulls out his cellphone and texted Yasuo about Sett and Thresh.

"Sett... you're stepping at the flames of hell,"

New Character: Rhoanna, Yorick and Hecarim

Dear Aphelios:

Today I arrived at Demacia City to talk with Jarvan III about opening a spa for all around the city of Runeterra.

It sucks that I have to wait, but I hope my visions come to light. By the way I went to the coffee shop to get some latte and I heard a conversation between two people and they were talking about the company that Aatrox was gonna open.

I record everything just in case, I know is against their privacy, but I'm doing it to help you.

Anyway, I'll send you a souvenir from Demacia City, what will you like?

Sincerely,

Ahri, The Nine Tail Fox

Evidence: Recorded conversation about Darkin Co.

Recording:

Man #1: Will they have a poker area?

Man #2: Yep, he's really good at playing poker

Man #1: I hope he doesn't gamble his own company...

Man #2: Me too...

June 15, 11:09 A.M. - Elderwood Forest

Aphelios has arrived at Elderwood Forest and decide to set his tent in a good place that has a firewood and a river nearby.

"Alright Ernest, we can relax for a bit and then go to find the cabin, got it?" He nodded and finish building the tent. It was a glamp tent that Evelynn bought for him, he wanted a normal tent, but she insisted him to buy one, it is what it is.

The tent is cream and the furniture is inflatable, he brought some blankets, a portable chimney just in case it gets cold, a dog bed for Ernest and some cooking stuff. "Let's enjoy a bit before we look for the cabin," Ernest barks loudly of excitement and they continue to relax.

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Later

"Keep an eye on the tent while I'm gone, okay?" Ernest barks loudly as Aphelios transform into The Hitman and starts jumping on tree by tree and he starts thinking about the conversation that he had with Vex.

"I 'accidentally' pour coffee on Viego's laptop and I found some information about a woman named Isolde,"

"Isolde?"

"Yeah, I even took a picture of a painting that glows green,"

"I see... I see that there's a cabin in Elderwood Forest, I need to check it out," and here he is, investigating the forest to look for a cabin. He got tired and decide to take a break on a tree branch and pull out his phone.

He looked at the picture of the letters that his friends has sent, one from Janna, one from Ahri, one from Yone and K'Sante, and the rest of the letter will be shown in the future.

"At least they helped me with the evidence they gathered," Aphelios heard car sounds and he put his phone away. He went to another tree to get close and saw a black shady car parked to a spot that couples spend since there were packs of condoms on the ground.

"They never clean the forest..." Aphelios thought and he saw two men getting out of the car, he knows Yorick according to Vex, but he doesn't know the man with a black hat who wears a black suit. He took a picture with no flash with sound mute and send it to Vex with a itty bitty signal.

Chat:

Vex: That's Hecarim, he's a bodyguard, I heard some gossips that he could betray someone

Nundal: Thanks Vex

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He put his phone away and pressed his earring to listen their conversation. "Why are we here?" Yorick ask. "We came to guard the cabin so no one will trespass it," Hecarim answered as the two gentlemen unlocks the door with a key and enters the cabin and locked the door.

"I don't think I could enter the cabin today, I'll try again tomorrow if they go away... but at least I got the copies of the keys that Vex got for me," he looked at the keys and left.

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Ernest woke up from his nap and saw Aphelios, he went towards him and start licking on his face. "Hey there buddy, did you guard the tent while I was gone?" Ernest nodded and Aphelios went to change his clothes with a pair of blue pajamas and lay down on his inflatable mattress.

"Good night Ernest,"

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June 16, 8:00 A.M. - Thresh Co.

"Welcome to Thresh Co. my boy, this is were I save businesses from ruins," Sett was surprised about the company that his mother worked. He woke up early for the tour and wore a black suit with a red tie, brown shoes and his hair is combed back and gelled.

"Welcome back Mr.Thresh, and I see you brought a visitor with you," a woman appears with long black hair, gold eyes with dark makeup and wears a black blazer and pencil skirt, black tights and black heels with red bottoms.

"Indeed, Sett, this is Rhoanna, she's my substitute secretary. She will be here until your mom wakes up,"

"Is a pleasure to meet you Rhoanna," Sett shake his hand with Rhoanna and she smile at him. "Same goes to you Mr.Sett, I need to send these papers to Camador Co." Rhoanna excused both gentlemen and left. He looked at Sett and grins at him.

"Let's go to my office, shall we?"

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Thresh's Office

"This is my office, I always spend here doing my work," Thresh shows Aphelios his office and he was stunned. The walls were grey, most of his furniture are black, red and gold, there's a mini bar that has his alcohol drinks and the window is large to see every place in Valoran City.

"One day my boy, this company will be yours," Sett looks at the window and then he looked at Thresh. "Really?" Thresh nodded and he shows Sett the files.

"I'm planning to open Darkin Co. with Aatrox next year, it will be focused on open and save hotels," Thresh explained while Sett looked at the blueprints of the building. "Are you planning on saving or open other businesses?" he asked and he shook his head.

"Not for now, but I'll tell you about you take over someday," Sett grabs a chair and listen to Thresh's future plans.

You won't be CEO yet...

But I'll make you as The Boss of the company

I'm going to teach you until the day you graduate from college, also I'll find you a perfect partner to be your husband or wife.

"What will you say Settright, will you accept this offer?" He reached his hand towards Sett. Sett had thoughts about his old past: his old friends, his enemies, etc.

He reached to his hand and shake with Thresh's hand and he smirks. "Thank you for making a deal Sett, I promise I will take care of you," Thresh said as Sett grins at Thresh and he nodded.

Meanwhile, Cedric saw everything and he left to send a message to Aphelios. He knows that Aphelios is on a camping trip, I bet he can see the message and gets furious.

"Aphelios doesn't like this..."

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June 16, 10:00 A.M. - Elderwood Forest

Aphelios was spying on the cabin again, but this time,he brought a robot bird that Zeri built for him without the use of internet. He saw Yorick and Hecarim leaving the cabin to get some breakfast and he put his phone away.

"Ernest, keep an eye on the tent while I'm gone, got it?" Ernest barks loudly and Aphelios transform into The Hitman and left.

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Viego's Cabin

The Hitman arrives at the cabin owned by Viego, he pulls out the copy of the keys that Vex made and opens the door. "Alright... where should I start?" He went to search for evidence about his connection with Thresh, he looked at the living room, the kitchen and lastly... his bedroom.

The room was cream with hints of blue and gold, is a really nice room for a widow man like Viego. He saw a picture of him and Isolde on their wedding day, he picked up the picture from the vanity and opens the frame and saw some numbers behind the picture.

"Found it," he went to the safe and unlocked it. He saw some files on the safe and grab it, The Hitman read the files and he was stunned about what he has saw. "He's planning to kidnap Senna to collect her soul to revive his wife," he heard some footsteps very far away, he took a picture of the files and looked at the signal.

It has a bit of a signal and sent the pictures to Veigar and it was success, he put his phone away and place the files onto the safe and close it. "There... I hope they w-"

*whack*

The Hitman's head got hit by a shovel and he fell unconscious. "Is The Hitman..." Yorick said while he looked at The Hitman's face as Hecarim appears with their breakfast.

"Good, let's wrap him up,"

Dear Aphelios:

Today I'm working on a new painting, but it will be marvelous. This will be my last painting before my hiatus from art tours, so I can work on a app that detects AI drawings.

I didn't tell you this, but I asked Yasuo to steal Jhin so I can find an antidote to return back to normal. It might sound crazy, but... I developed feelings to him.

I know falling in love with a criminal is not good, maybe I have Stockholm Syndrome after he kidnapped me or something... maybe I need to see a therapist after I send this letter and this evidence when Thresh was visiting my exhibition from last month when he took Sett and his new friends to the exhibition.

Anyway, I hope we can have a normal conversation like the old times when you visited me, Phel.

Sincerely,

Hwei, The Visionary

Evidence: Picture of Thresh talking to Ethan

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Ughh....

"You finally awake," The Hitman open his eyes and saw Yoric along with a mysterious creature. "Where... am..." Yorick shushed The Hitman and looked at side to side. "Relax, I'm not the type of person to keep you in chains, The Maiden will help you," Yorick said while he and The Maiden is helping him to remove the chains that Hecarim tied onto him.

"Why... are you helping me?" The Hitman asked. "You're the only one who can stop Viego and his madness to bring his wife to life," Yorick explained and finally he release The Hitman.

"I know who you are, but I'll keep your secret from everyone," The Hitman thanked Yorick for cooperating him and he gave him the files. "Relax, I have another copy of those files, there better than those pictures on your phone," The Hitman looked at the files and place it on a special chest that Ekko made.

"While Hecarim is gone, I called Kalista about you, and she will meet you at a coffee shop,"

"Thank you so much, but why are you helping me?" The Hitman asked. "I knew that you're not dead, and seeks revenge on Thresh, if you need anything, call me," Yorick give his phone number to The Hitman and he put it away.

"I'll keep an eye on the yordle and her shadow friend, in case Viego caught them," The Hitman nodded and left the cabin and disappeared.

Yorick watches The Hitman jumping on tree on tree and sighed.

"Viego... your plans will be ruined by him,"

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June 16, 1:07 P.M. - Swain's mansion

"You're not coming to the anniversary party?"

"I can't... my mom will be here and I don't want to end up in the news again,"

"I see... is a shame that we c-" Swain was interrupted by a knock on the door and he groans. "I'll talk to you later, it could be Katarina or a guest," he hung up the phone and opens the door and saw LeBlanc along with Vladimir.

"Thanks for coming LeBlanc, I need to discuss with you about something," she looked at Vladimir and he nodded and left.

"We can talk with a cup of tea, shall we?"

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Swain's Garden

"Tell me Jericho Swain, what exactly you want to talk about?" LeBlanc pours some rose tea onto his cup and place some black and red macaroons onto a small plate.

"Is about The Du Coteau Agency, a ghost company bought it after Cassiopeia's arrest," LeBlanc spit her tea after hearing about the agency. "What!?" She was shocked about someone who bought the agency.

"Is there something we can do to recover?" she asked and Swain sighed. "No LeBlanc... there's nothing we can do... Katarina and Talon are suffering from school bullying. Katarina punched one of the girls and her face got disfigured by the bathroom's mirror and she got suspended and the girl's parents are demanding compensation for the damages that Katarina caused to their daughter," LeBlanc drank her tea and decide to pull out a small bag out of her purse.

"I know you don't believe about fortune telling Jericho Swain, but I allow to read their future," she opens the small bag and pulls out her portable crystal ball and became a normal size crystal ball.

"What should I read first?" She asked. "About the future of The Du Coteau Agency," she looked at the crystal ball and saw a picture of the agency shut down. "Unfortunately... the agency has shut down by Jarvan III..." LeBlanc explained and looked at Swain.

"Will there be a solution to save the agency?" she looked at the crystal ball and saw a man with short brown hair, blue eyes and wears a police uniform while holding Katarina's hand. "Maybe there's a solution... and is marriage," she explained while breaking the future quietly.

"Is Katarina or Talon had a partner?" she asked and Swain nodded. "Talon has a girlfriend, her name is Larzee," LeBlanc smirks and decide to look at Talon's future and saw a guy with long hair holding a scythe. "There's gonna be a problem Jericho..."

"And what is it?" he asked. "Someone wants to ruin Talon and Larzee's happiness in the future, he has long hair, black clothing and holds a scythe," she explained. "Is Larzee had a boyfriend before Talon?" he asked as she try to see the past, but she got scared by a darkin.

"LeBlanc, what's wrong!?" Swain got concerned about her and she starts breathing slowly. "A bee landed on my hand and got scared..." she lied and Swain saw a beehive and facepalm.

"I forgot to tell the workers to remove the beehive from the tree..." he mutters as LeBlanc place her crystal ball back to its bag. "I think I'll be returning back to work Jericho, I have other cases to attend on court," she said as grabbed her bag and looked at Swain.

"I'll show you the future on a later date Jericho,"

"Yeah, I want to know too," LeBlanc left the mansion and went back to the limousine as Vladimir was waiting for her. "Did he buy it?" he asked and she nodded. "I really did make a great actress Vladimir, I'm going to tell him that the only way to save the agency is that Talon marries Larzee aka Ezreal," LeBlanc smirked at Vladimir as the limousine left the mansion.

Swain was watching the limousine leaving and he looked at his crows. "I want you to keep an eye on her, got it?" The crow nodded and flies away to follow the limousine.

"LeBlanc, I know your lying and I'll show you how,"

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June 16, 1:30 P.M. - Tent

"Look Ernest, Viego and Thresh are planning to collect souls from females so Viego can revive his wife," Aphelios shows Ernest the files of all the female guests for the anniversary party that Sentinel Co. is planning.

"I don't know all of their names, I need to ask Senna about this since she's part of this company before Thresh captures her," Aphelios place the folder inside of the chest and hide it inside of his car.

Aphelios heard a beeping sound from his phone and is the bird cam app that he installed, he opens the app and got scared by seeing Hecarim's face. "Whoever put this little bird, I'm going to kill this person," he lost the signal and put his phone away.

"Keep an eye on the tent Ernest, I need to retrieve the camera before is too late," Aphelios transform into The Hitman and went back to the woods until he encounters with a armored man with horse legs while holding an axe.

"What the..."

"So... you must be The Hitman, the name's Hecarim and I came here to kill you!!" Hecarim charges at The Hitman and swing his axe towards him. The Hitman dodge it and summons Calibrum and Severum and use Calibrum to Hecarim and then attacks with Severum.

"Ha ha ha!! That tickles!!" He came charge again and tackles The Hitman and send him flying and landed onto a tree. "What should I do... he's to strong against me..." he got up slowly, but he felt weak.

Hecarim appears in front of The Hitman, raising his axe to kill him until small creatures jump towards Hecarim. "LET ME GO!!" The Hitman looked and saw Yorick and Maiden fighting against Hecarim. "YORICK, YOU TRAITOR!!" he attacks Yorick with his axe, but Yorick dodge his attack with a shovel and looked at The Hitman.

"Leave!! Now!!" The Hitman refuse to leave until everything was paused. He saw dark blue flames are coming around him and heard the same song again.

"This song again..."

"Indeed you are kid," he turned and saw a salamander. "You're one of the spirits of the moon weapons?" The salamander nodded and came close to him.

"You can call me The Winding Light, and I'm here to grant you my power to you," The Winding Light transform into a giant gun that shoots blue flames. "This is Infernum, The Flamethrower, it shoots flames and can use with the rest of the three weapons you got, use it carefully," The Hitman clutches Infernum with his hands and went back to reality.

He saw Hecarim tries to attack Yorick and he summons Infernum and his appearance has changed: his hair is navy blue with light blue streaks, blue eyes with blue eyeshadow and his outfit is in every shade of blue with flame design. He summons Gravitum to slow down Hecarim and then Infernum to stop him moving.

"I can't move!!" Hecarim tries to move, but the Gravitum cause him to stop moving and Yorick hits him with a shovel and Hecarim returns back to human form, The Hitman looked at Hecarim unconscious and then at Yorick.

"I'll call the police anonymously, I know Viego or Thresh is going to bail him up somehow..." Yorick said while Maiden ties Hecarim up with a rope. "Here, I bet you were looking for this," he gave The Hitman the bird camera and he place it to his bag.

"I called Kalista to arrange a meeting at the coffee shop in Elderwood City, she will meet you tomorrow," The Hitman bows to Yorick to thank him and he left the cabin.

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Later

"Look Ernest, I unlock Infernum by saving Yorick," Aphelios summons Infernum and show it to Ernest and he wag his tail, he put his weapon away and open his book and went to the page that talks about Crescendum.

"Only one weapon left... Crescendum," he shows Ernest the page that show a picture of a chakram. "Should I get the last weapon, Ernest?" Ernest was confused what Aphelios meant and he sighed.

"You don't know about w-" Aphelios stopped talking when his bag starts glowing purple, he went to check his bag and saw the crystal rose from The Dream World. "I thought I left you at my room, why are you here?" he asked as the rose glows pink and he saw something.

He saw a vision of a him and a guy fighting outside of a bar, the guy pulls out a gun and he tries to take the gun from the guy and they heard a gun sound. Aphelios shook his head and looked at the rose and sighed.

"What is going on..."

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"YOU WHAT!?"

"Someone witnessed us doing something and we got arrested by the police," Yorick lied and explain everything to Thresh and he sighed heavily. "I'll bail you out, I'll tell Officer Darius to give orders to the police in Elderwood City," Thresh hung up his phone and went to Sett.

He sees him with Rhoanna, she's showing Sett about her relationship with Mei, and she explained that she helped her on lessons to become a secretary in the future. "Will you be my secretary when I became The Boss?" he asked and she shrugged.

"Only Thresh gives my permission," Rhoanna said as Thresh appears. "Sett, is time to leave, we'll be here again tomorrow," Sett sighed and bid farewell to Rhoanna since she's going to work overtime in the office.

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They both got in the car with Cedric, Sett was looking at the window of the car and sighed. Thresh looked at Sett and place his glass of non alcohol wine on the cup holder.

"You want to see your mom?" Sett looked at Thresh and he nodded. "Cedric, take us to the hospital?" Cedric change the direction of his GPS and went to the hospital.

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The nurses and Renata were nervous about something and saw Thresh coming. "Oh Thresh, thank goodness you're here!!" Thresh was confused about Renata and he decide to ask.

"What happened?" he asked. "Mei's body... is gone," Thresh was shocked what Renata told and punch the wall and growls. "Who done it?" He glared at Renata and the nurses.

"We don't know... the security cameras were hacked,"

"F*CK!!" Thresh screams as Sett and Cedric appears. "Is everything okay, boss?" Cedric ask and Thresh turned and saw them and he came up with a plan.

"Sett... your mom..."

"My mom... what happen to her? Answer me!!" Sett's eyes are filled with tears and Thresh put his hands on Sett's shoulders and faked his tears.

"She's... dead..." Sett was shocked about the news and he fall down to his knees. "I know you're shocked Sett... but you need to be strong for this moment..." Sett starts crying and hugs Thresh.

"Don't worry Settrigh... I will be your guardian... I'll take care of you like my own son," he smirked as Cedric sighed and close his eyes.

Meanwhile, The Master of Shadows was looking at Thresh and everyone in the hospital while holding Mei in his arms.

"Don't worry ma'am... you will be in good hands, I promise,"

Part 1 End.

New Character: Jack

Character Mentioned: Nivor vol Kalah Heigaari, Ledros, Jack

Dear Aphelios:

I know your on a trip, but I need to tell you something. Zed stole Mei's body from the hospital and Thresh lie to Sett that his mom died and adopted him as his own.

I'm scared that he's going to teach him something bad to him, but I know is not none of your business, but I'm doing well... until that son of a b*tch told me about he kidnap the boy's mother and got me nervous.

Anyway, my friend calmed me down with chá de ervas (herbal tea), is either chamomile or lavender? By the way, I met with someone who knows about Thresh.

They told me about his name, Thresh is not his name, but is a different name, I asked his real name, but they couldn't find finish it because the cyber police arrived and they couldn't find it.

Anyway, that's all I need and here's the evidence, use it carefully.

Sincerely,

Solene, The Monarch of The Eclipse

Evidence: Hacker's testimony in paper

June 17, 8:00 A.M. - Elderwood City Coffee Shop

"Zed stole Mei's body..." Aphelios was waiting for Kalista in the coffee shop with Ernest. He knew Zed stole Mei's body because of Solene's letter, he's glad that they're on his side.

He put his letter away and pull out his phone and saw some messages from Yasuo, and he decide to text him.

Chat:

Yasuo: Did you see the news?

Dal: Yeah, I knew Thresh is going to lie to him

Yasuo: Mei was devastated... not only she lost her son, but also her body as well

Dal: Do you know how to find it?

Yasuo: Sadly no...

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Aphelios noticed that Solene wants to join in this conversation, he asked Yasuo to let Solene join and he agrees.

Chat:

Solene: If you want to recover Mei's body, I know the location were Zed has the body

Yasuo: Where!? Mei is worried

Dal: Why?

Yasuo: She needs her body, because she she had less time as a spirit

Dal: You mean?

Solene: That she's not free yet... Thresh's chains made her only go outside of her body once

Yasuo: How did you know that?

Solene: My cousin Selei can see the spirits

Dal: Yasuo, are you ready to save Mei?

Yasuo: Yes, since the day that a**hole hurt her and ended up in a coma

Solene: Phel, do your thing while Yasuo and I will save her body, got it?

Dal: 👍

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As Aphelios tries to text them, he saw Kalista and he told them that he had someone who knows about Viego and they told them good luck and put his phone away.

"You must be A-" Aphelios pulls Kalista's jacket and shushed her. "My apologies, you must be Nundal Kench, correct?" he nodded as the waitress appears and they order some coffee.

"Yorick told everything about Hecarim, let me tell you something... I want revenge on him for murdering my husband," Aphelios was shocked about Kalista and he decide to help her.

"Tell me everything about Viego, and I'll help you with your revenge," Kalista drank her coffee and she looked at Aphelios.

"Very well, I'll tell you everything,"

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Long ago, Viego's family are very rich business owners and they decide to open Camavor Co. which is a sewing company. They sew outfits, plushies, you name it.

Viego's brother, my father Nivor vol Kalah Heigaari-

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"Wait... your his niece?"

"Yes, Viego is my uncle..." she looked away and sighed. "I'll continue with the story..."

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My father and Viego worked together to keep the company alive and my father introduce him to Isolde, who is a kind and humble woman who loves to sew.

She has an apprentice named Gwen, who owns a fashion boutique in Valoran City.

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Aphelios remembers Gwen, she's the one who helped him and Yone with his Halloween costume for the party. He decide to continue to listen.

After my father's passing, my uncle took over the company. He got married with Isolde, but she died from illness. Her apprentice moved to Valoran City since her relationship with Viego are not looking good.

I got married with my husband, his name is Ledros.

She pulls out a picture of her husband and show it to Aphelios. He's a bald man with brown eyes and wears a black suit and a blue tie.

One night, he went to get some groceries at the supermarket. I was waiting for him for so long, I thought he's cheating on me until I received a call from the police and they told me that he was murdered and my world crumble.

"And how did you know it was Hecarim?" he asked while drinking his coffee. "I saw some hoove prints on the receipt, he always check in case he forgot something and I saw those hoove prints, I have a picture just in case," Kalista give Aphelios a picture of the receipt with Hecarim's hoove prints and he place it onto his fanny pack.

I decide to go back to the company and I encounter him. I really want to kill him, but he doesn't know that I am married with Ledros.

"But why Hecarim wants to kill your husband?" Kalista sighed and she looked at Aphelios. "He was my 'ex-fiance'," Aphelios was shocked about Hecarim and Kalista were a thing until she got up from her chair and grab her bag.

"I know Vex and Yorick are helping you, and I'm going to help you, I'll be your spear," Aphelios looked at Kalista and thanked her for helping him.

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Aphelios and Ernest decide to go on road trip all around Elderwood City and he heard his phone ringing and is Cedric, he knows that he will talk about Sett's mom, he decide to tell him that.

"What is it Cedric?"

"Phel, bad news... Sett's mother passed away," Aphelios starts laughing which made Cedric furious. "That's disrespectful sir, imagine Sett will see it or hear from you!!" he yelled at him and he decide to tell him the truth.

"Cedric... she's alive," Cedric was confused about what Aphelios said and he sent him a picture of him with Mei as a ghost.

"Is this Ai or edited?" he asked.

"That's real, Yasuo took a picture with a special camera that takes pictures of ghosts and spirits," he explained and he stops at the rest stops and pick his phone. He explains everything to Cedric while he's on the bathroom.

"It was Officer Zed..."

"Yeah... I bet he's holding a grudge on Thresh after what he did to Kayn," he said while washing his hands and dries it with a paper towel.

"I thought the same thing," Cedric replied. "Cedric, I need to ask you something,"

"What is it?"

"Can you investigate about Zed's past?" Cedric's eyes were wide when Aphelios ask him to investigate about Zed's past. "What if Thresh caught me?" He was right, he cannot risk his life for investigate a former officer's life and got an idea.

"But I know someone,"

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Thresh's Mansion

"Them... I see... I think is a good plan, I'll slip a n-" Cedric saw Sett passing by and slam the door of his bedroom. "I'll call you later," he hung up his phone and saw Thresh, Talon and Caelum.

"Where's Sett Cedric?" he points at his room and Thresh glares at his friends. "One of you will have to talk with him, got it!?" they nodded and Talon pushes Caelum and sighed.

"Sett... are you there? Sett?" he knocks the door, but he didn't respond. "Do you have the keys?" Thresh grunts and pull out his spare keys and unlocks the door. He opens the door and noticed that Sett is gone.

"HE'S GONE!?" Everyone gasped at Sett's disappearance and they decide to look for him and even call everyone if he see him.

"Find the boy, now!!" Cedric nodded and he guide the bodyguards to find Sett. Swain appears along with Vladimir and saw Thresh furious.

"Talon told about Sett disappearing, I'll let my crows find your apprentice,"

"Thanks Swain, I couldn't have done it without you," Thresh said and he grab his cane and went towards them. "I really need a cup of wine..."

"Don't worry Thresh, I've got you cover," Vladimir smirked and same goes for Thresh. "I would love too, but please be non alcoholic please," they both left the mansion as Caelum looked at Talon.

"Can we look for him?" he asked and Talon nodded.

"Yeah, there a lot of gang members and I'm worried about him..."

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Sett was running away, crying and bumping to everyone and keep apologizing to them. He arrived at the cementery and went to Aphelios' graveyard and sat next to him.

"Oh Phel... what should I do... I lost you, my ma and my friends... I'm all alone..." he starts to cry and hugged the tombstone until he heard some footsteps.

"You lost someone you loved?" he lift his head and saw a man who looks like a humanoid fish, he has a black top hat, red eyes, a beard and shark like teeth, he wears a black suit with a red tie and brown boots.

"Who are you?" The man smirked at Sett and he went down on his knees.

"You can call me, Jack,"

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June 17, 2:00 P.M. - Galio's Fried Chicken Restaurant

"This.. is so... good!!" Jack was watching Sett eating fried chicken from Galio's fried chicken. "I'm glad you like it, kiddo," he said smiling.

"Are you one of Thresh's business partner?" Sett ask as Jack starts thinking and he shook his head. "I was a former business partner of Thresh, but I'm no longer do business with him," he explained while Sett drink his soda. "And why?" he asked.

"I cannot tell this kid that I'm good friends with Tahm Kench, Evelynn will kill me!!" He smile nervously and ate some fried chicken.

"I'll take you somewhere, follow me,"

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June 17, 2:10 P.M. Underground Fighting Arena

"Here we are kid, welcome to the pit," Jack shows Sett the place that he was working after Tahm Kench's death. "After my friend passed away, he told me to keep this place alive, and I gained lots of money," he pulled out a stack of money and plays with it.

"Why are you doing this? Isn't this illegal?" Jack looked at Sett and grins. "Look kid, I'm doing this to survive in this cruel world were living," he explained and they heard some heels clicking on the floor and saw a familiar woman.

"RHOANNA!!" Sett was shocked to see Rhoanna here. "Don't worry kiddo, Rhoanna is here as my spy, I asked her to be Thresh's secretary, and be your guide,"

"Guide?" Jack nodded and Rhoanna steps in. "In case Jack doesn't feel well, you will be taking over this pit," she said while looking at her nails and then at Sett.

"And this will help to get a good life, you'll earn money here than working at that company," Jack went to Sett and raise his hand. "What will you say? Will you help me?" This is the second time that Sett is doing a deal, just like with Thresh.

Money is tight for him, with his mom 'gone', he's struggling with his life now, as a super hero, student on a college, and future CEO of Thresh Co. He sighed and shake Jack's hand and he smirks at Sett.

"Welcome to you're new life, Sett,"

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"Varus!! Where are the dog collars!!" Varus sighed heavily and put his manga on the table and went towards Naafiri. "I already put them on the table sis, so stop asking me!!" He yelled at her and she pull his ponytail and they both started fighting.

"Hey!! You two stop fighting!! We will have visitors soon!!" Aatrox yelled at them and they looked away with crossed arms. "I know is difficult that we lost Kayn and Rhaast guys, but we have to move on," he said and left the mansion that Thresh bought for them.

"Varus!!" Varus and Naafiri turned and saw Valmar and Kai running and breaths slowly. "What do you want?" he glared at them as Kai lift his hand with a piece of paper. "Take a look of this," he snatch the paper from Kai's hand and starts reading.

I saw your friend and your brother in Ionia City, Zed is held in hostage, you need to save him.

Anonymous.

"Is it a prank?" Varus sighed and looked at his friends and Naafiri. "I don't know sis, I heard rumors that these two got fused and they were roaming all around Final City, but they disappeared," Varus said.

"Look... the only thing that Aatrox cares is that damn company that he and Thresh cares about... and we only care to us is to have a normal life..." Valmar, Kai and Naafiri looked at Varus worried, he's not the type of person who cries over his brother and friend's disappearance, he gets worried sometimes.

"Aatrox has changed because of Thresh, same goes for Kayn and Rhaast. Sometimes I think about Moonbo- I mean... Aphelios... we only did it because we need to get out of debt... when I saw him crying... I felt regret..." Varus sighed heavily and looked at Naafiri, Valmar and Kai.

"Let's go to Ionia City,"

New Character: Valmar's mom

Dear Aphelios:

I heard from Shen that you got Infernum, I know you don't want to listen his advice, but you're not the only one my friend.

I found some useful information against Thresh, I sneak put while Shen is asleep and I met with someone who know about Thresh's business buddies, Jericho Swain.

Her name is Xan Irelia, she's one of the people who volunteered with Shen and I. She told me that The Du Coteau Agency was bought by a ghost company, I asked Irelia about the ghost company, but she said that it was difficult to trace it.

By the way, Irelia is part of Sentinel Co. Well... not yet... she's in training. Originally she was part of Xan Co. Which is a dancing company, but it got bankrupt because of Swain.

She will be inviting you next week at her house, here's the address.

Sincerely,

Akali,The Rogue Assassin

Evidence: Irelia's home address and her testimony

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June 18, 1:02 A.M. - Darkin Mansion

"Naafiri, wake up," Varus shake his sister to wake her up, she opened her eyes and groans. "Just five... more... minutes..." she fell asleep again and he sighed.

He wrapped her up like a burrito with blankets and he got out of the mansion, he looked at The mansion one last time and sighed.

"Aatrox... I'm sorry I have to do this... but this is not the life that I want," he heard a honking sound and saw Valmar and Kai in Kayn's van. They've been taking care of the van since Kayn and Rhaast's disappearance.

"Don't honk at me you fools, Aatrox will wake up!!" They both apologized to Varus and he got inside of the van and place Naafiri on the seat and he went on the back of the van.

"Keep an eye on her, I'll be shutting my eyes," Varus close his eyes and fall asleep. "Valmar, at what hour should we arrive in Ionia City by car?" Kai asked and he looked at the GPS and sighed.

"24 Hours," Valmar answer as Kai looked at Varus and Naafiri sleeping and frowns.

"I hope they're okay with this decision..."

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June 18, 9:00 A.M. - Gas Station

Kai was looking at the menu to get some breakfast for them until Valmar appears. "Kai, Naafiri woke up and she's making a ruckus," Kai excuse the cashier and went outside and saw Naafiri punching Varus' chest and pulls her ears and whines.

"Listen sister!! I know what I did was wrong, but you're a sleepy head!!" Naafiri pouts and looked away. "Uhhh... do you guys wants breakfast? They have sandwiches," Kai smiles nervously, but no one said and he frowns.

"Add mine vegetables and eggs," Varus sighed and went inside of the van along with Naafiri. The two lovers went back to the store to take their orders.

"This will take a while," Kai nodded to Valmar and they got out with breakfast in their hands.

"It will take two days to arrive at Ionia City, we're staying at a motel, and we can eat food from fast food and take a break to stretch our body. I called my mom to make home made food and arrange the basement for you two," Valmar explained while the two siblings ate their breakfast and drink their coffee.

"I appreciate it Valmar," Varus said and he finished his coffee. It took two days to arrive at Ionia City, stopping by gas station to gas station, eating unhealthy food to survive, stretching their bodies and sleeping on motels that are small and full of cockroaches. But in the end, they arrived safe and sound at Ionia City.

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June 20, 11:23 A.M. - Valmar's House

"Oh Valmar, thank goodness you're here, and you brought your boyfriend and you're friends as well," Valmar's mom was crying tears of joy to see her friends, which made Valmar and Kai happy, except for Varus and Naafiri.

"Your siblings are working and in school, so why don't you stay here and eat something, you must be tired," Varus sighed and pull out his phone and opens the map app.

"What are you doing?"

"Looking for the places of this city," he answers while looking at the map until he saw a familiar name. "Kench Mansion..." Naafiri's eyes went wide about Varus found the address of the mansion.

"The basement is ready, you can rest if you want,"

"Thanks Valmar, let's go bro, I need some rest," Naafiri went to the basement and he follow his sister. The basement is a bit small, it has a lot of boxes that contains detergent, crafting supplies, etc.

The beds are inflatable with sheets that are good for this hot weather, it has a small portable air conditioner that you see on the infomercial and a small tv with cable to see small channels.

"I know is not comfortable, but feel free to treat as your own home," Valmar's mom said. "Thanks Ma'am, we couldn't have done it without you," Varus lay down on the bed and same goes for Naafiri.

Later

Varus woke up from his inflatable bed and looked at Naafiri sleeping, he got up from the bed and grabbed his backpack and went upstairs. He check on the living room and the kitchen just in case Valmar, Kai or Valmar's mom are here and he sighed of relief. "No one is here...." he went outside of the apartment and search the mansion's address until he saw Valmar's mom.

"Let me guess... looking for someone?" She ask while knitting and he nodded. "Thresh made my brother obsessed of having a company while my sister and I are suffering... I need to go to Kench Mansion to aid my help," Valmar's mom put her knitting stuff on the bench and went inside to write the address on a notepad and rip it off.

She went back outside and gave the piece of paper to Varus and smile. "This man will help you to get in this mansion," Varus looked at the paper and he puts in his pocket. "Thanks, and please keep an eye on my sister," Valmar's mom nodded and he left.

🎻

June 20, 2:30 P.M. - Wind Bar Ramen

Varus give the tip and a rating to his cab on his phone and saw the place that Valmar's mom told. "So this is the place that Valmar's mom wrote on a piece of paper," he open up the door and saw a couple of people drinking and eating ramen.

Varus looked around and saw Yasuo bringing a bowl of ramen and a glass of beer to a customer. "Here's your shoyu ramen along with some nice glass of cold beer," the customer thanked Yasuo and they eat their ramen, Varus went to the counter and rang the bell which Yasuo went.

"Can I help you?" Varus gets nervous, he breaths heavily and decide to tell Yasuo about the mansion. "Do you know the address to Kench M-" Yasuo put his hand onto Varus' mouth and he looked side to side.

"I'll tell you after everyone left, okay?"

Later

"Why do you want to go to the mansion?" Yasuo ask while drinking his beer. "I want to talk to Nundal, I know he's staying in Ionia City from his hiatus," Varus explained.

Yasuo knew about Varus because of Akali told him about Kayn's friends, he needs to tell Aphelios about something until his phone rings. "Hold on a moment, I have a call to make," he excuses himself and went to the back side of the bar and check the name of the caller.

"Just in time," he picked up and made a call. "Hey kid, just in time that you called me,"

"What do you mean?" Aphelios ask. "One of the scythe guy's friend came to visit at my bar, and he want to tell you something," Yasuo knows that Aphelios is gritting his teeth about Varus.

"Do you want to k-"

"No... let him in," Yasuo was surprised about Aphelios and he understood him. "Very well, when will you arrive from your camping trip?"

"Actually, I'm with him," Yasuo hung up his phone and went inside of the bar and saw Aphelios with Varus.

"What type of ramen do you have Yasuo?"

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"Here's your ramen and a bottle of water, I ran out of soda," Yasuo left and went back to the kitchen to fund some cans of soda. Aphelios was facing at one of Kayn's friends, he knows that Varus doesn't care about Kayn or his siblings according to Akali, but he wants to know why is he here.

"I'm impress coming all the way from your home," Aphelios said while eating his food from his tent that Yasuo provided. "So... why are you're here?" He asked as Varus looked away.

"This might be strange... but..." Aphelios looked at Varus, the serious guys is now nervous, and he knows about Aatrox's obsession with opening a hotel. "My brother... is not the same Nundal..."

"And why is that?"

"Is Thresh..." Aphelios got serious and he decide to listen what Varus tries to say. "He convinced Aatrox to open a hotel on Valoran City, but this hotel has secrets,"

"And what's that?"

"Gambling..." Aphelios was shocked about the hotel. He remembers about an hotel that Thresh wants to open when he saw the documents on the suitcase on the day he found the papers of Lunari Co., but he doesn't know that he and Aatrox are planning all this.

"And that's why you left Valoran City to seek my help?" Varus was surprised about Aphelios, and he nodded nervously. "Look... I know the universe is against me because of that stupid play that Kayn did on school," this made Aphelios mad, but he saw Yasuo looking serious and he calmed down.

"I heard what happened to the kid on the news, can you elaborate more of this, if you need my help," Varus nodded and he explained everything to Aphelios from planning everything during Thanksgiving and embarrassing him in front of all the students.

"Do you know who did this, besides your friend?" He asked. "And why are you're curious about it? Are you related to him?" Bingo, Aphelios smirks and took off his mask and opens the tent, Varus was shocked and fell down in his chair.

"Wait... it can't be... you're dead!!" Varus yelled at Aphelios and he got up and got down on his knees, grabbing Varus' chin and smirks.

"But I'm reborn Varus, I'm not the quiet guy anymore,"

Dear Aphelios:

I wanted to write this letter since everyone is doing it right now, and this is my first time writing a letter.

The reason I wrote it is because I found something at the old Asylum that Renata owns, thankfully with a help of technology, it was restored.

I'm planning to enroll at Valoran High, but Ekko refuses since it has bad memories and I have to ask Vi about it and I understood.

I need to find a school so I can become an engineer, maybe I'll ask your former teacher about some school reccomendation.

Anyway, here's the thing that I mentioned.

Sincerely,

Zeri, The Spark of Zaun

Evidence: Needle that made Aphelios calmed down and the cloth that burned his face.

June 20, 3:07 P.M. - Garden at Kench Mansion

"Here's your tea gentlemen, enjoy," Veigar left the garden and Varus watches him leave and looked at Aphelios.

"So... you faked your death and enjoy your new life, huh?" Aphelios drank his tea and place the cup onto the saucer. "I don't know... is this how rich people feel? Who knows," Veigar was eavesdropping at the two gentlemen until Evelynn appears.

"You do realize what you're doing right now," Veigar screams and saw Evelynn. "I'm n-not e-eavesdropping milady, I'm just checking on h-"

"I'll keep an eye on them, okay?" Veigar nodded and left. "You're saying that your friend sent me the note?" Aphelios nodded to Varus. "Zed has Kayn in hostage, and he wants to take revenge on Thresh, and I'm not letting him do that,"

"And what about you? You want revenge on Thresh?" This caught Aphelios' attention until Evelynn appears. "Eve, how's the trip in Camavor Co.?" He asked. "Got bored, but I enjoyed it," she replied and looked at Varus.

"Who is he?"

"A guy who wants my help,"

"I see, anyway I'll be in my office, if you need anything, call me," Evelynn left and Varus looked at him. "I guess she helped you," he said while drank his tea. "Yeah, but enough of that, I'll help you about the situation,"

"Really?" Aphelios nodded at Varus. "Only if you help Solene to save Kayn from Zed," Varus nodded to Aphelios and he bows to him.

"I won't disappoint you," Aphelios got up from his chair and looked at Varus. "I know that you blame yourself for that play Varus, and it tainted your destiny because of them," Varus sighed and looked down, ashamed from  that decision that he and his friends did.

"But I'll forgive you, but I won't forget," he left the garden and goes inside of the mansion and saw Veigar worried. "You're okay?" He asked and he nodded.

"Yeah... I'm fine..."

🎻

Later that night

Aphelios was searching about Darkin Co. on his computer and saw the news that they will open next year. "Am I doing the right thing?" He thought until Ernest appears with a ball in his mouth.

"Ernest... I'm busy, why don't you play with Senna or Veigar?" This made Ernest mad and left his room. He write everything on his journal of evidence and then he move on onto the next case, which is the Camavor situation.

He learned about Viego and his brother, Kalista's father and the history of Camavor Co., it's employees, their works and collaboration, etc. Aphelios was scrolling on the website and saw a picture of a woman in brown hair and the other with blue hair. One of them seems familiar and he decide to text Yone about it.

Chat:

Dal: Sorry to interrupt you Yone, but I need your help

Yone: What is it?

Dal: Can you visit the boutique that you bought the mask for Halloween?

Yone: Why?

Dal: Is about the owner, she's connected with Viego

Yone: I see... I'll talk to Sarah, just in case one of Thresh's minions spy on us

Dal: You guys are protected by The Galio Program, you don't need to be scared

Yone: Your right... I don't need to be scared...

Dal: Anyway, I'll talk to you later

🎻

Aphelios put his phone away and decide to move on to his college related stuff. Thankfully, Pantheon sent him a book about the history of Targon College, from its students, teacher, events, etc.

"This is interesting... I wanna try it out," Aphelios pull out his notepad and pen and starts writing everything he wants to do on Targon College.

🎻

"Boss... are you there?" Veigar opens the door and saw Aphelios sleeping. "He's asleep," Senna looked at his computer and saw Targon College and smile. "He worked so hard to apply for his dream college,"

"Indeed, I hope he makes great memories," Veigar said while using his wand to lift Aphelios and place it at his bed. "Indeed... he had painful memories since the day he got betrayed by his ex," Senna tucked a blanket onto Aphelios' body.

"Will Yasuo and Varus will save Mei?" Senna asked and Veigar shrugged. "I don't know Senna, Zed is stronger than them..." he replied as Senna looked at the window and sighed.

"But we're not gonna doubt them,"

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June 21, 1:09 A.M. - Zed's warehouse

"Is this the warehouse?" Solene nodded at Yasuo while pulling out their keys. "Yep, Zed told me to keep an eye on intruders," they explained while unlocking the warehouse and saw the inside messy.

"What the hell..." Varus looked at the board with pictures of company CEOs from Thresh, Lucian, Aphelios, etc. "Ever since Kayn's disappearance, he wants to target all the companies because he thinks that they were the cause of Kayn's change," Solene explained as Yasuo looked for Mei's body until he heard a buzzing sound from his phone.

Chat:

Taliyah: Yasuo, I think she's in the second door of the warehouse

Yasuo: Thanks kiddo, I couldn't have done it without your help

Taliyah: 😁

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"Why kids always use those faces on those phones..." Yasuo sighed and put his phone away. Varus looked all around the warehouse and saw a case full of weapons and saw a bow and arrow.

"Taliyah said that Mei is on the second door,"

"I'm glad Phel has a friend who knows about this," Solene noticed that Varus was looking at the weapon and went towards him.

"He starts collecting weapons that don't require bullets like shurikens, bows, lances, etc." Varus looked at the bow and arrows and he smash the glass and grabs the bow and arrow.

"Do you know how to use it?" Solene ask. "I took archery class when I was younger, of course I know how to use it!!"he glares at Solene as Yasuo left to find Mei. He went to the second door and thankfully it was unlocked and saw Mei's body.

"Thank goodness your body is okay,"

"Yeah, I'm glad my body is o-" as Mei tries to touch her physical face, she saw a vision of a woman wearing a black dress, holding a reddish black rose, and her eyes are looking at Aphelios covered with black roses and she gasped.

"Mei, you okay?" Yasuo asked and she nodded. "I had a vision... but is nothing serious..." she smile and grabbed Yasuo's hand and looked at him. "Thank you so much for saving me Yasuo, I hope Phel saves my son from Thresh..." Yasuo knows Mei's pain, but it was impossible to convince Aphelios to save Sett.

"Yasuo... I want you to give Phel something... is in my old room of The Wind Bar Ramen," he knows what room that Mei talked, the one Aphelios has stayed during Christmas season. She told the location of the item to Yasuo and he nodded to her.

"I have to return back to my body Yasuo, I hope my son, Phel or someone will break the chains,"

"Rest well Mei, I'll take care of you until you wake up," Mei's tears appeared and smile at Yasuo. "Thanks Yasuo..." she went back to her body and Yasuo looks at her.

"Mei... I hope you wake up someday,"

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Varus has arrived at Valmar's house and decide to sit in the living room while looking at the bow and arrow and sighed. "Am I doing the right thing?" He thought and looked at his phone and has a message from Solene.

chat:

Solene: Varus, I know you had a difficult life since your brother plans to start a company

Varus: How did you know about Aatrox?

Solene: Zed told me, listen, he's not the same Zed that I know, if you want to save Kayn, you need to grow as a person. I will help you since I asked someone to distract him in Final City.

Varus: Very well, if you're saying the truth, I'll take your damn offer

Solene: Good, take your time

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Varus put his phone away and saw Naafiri and the lovers. "How did you know that I'm here?" They both sat down on the couch next to Varus. "I heard you and my mother talk about finding Nundal, did you find him?" Valmar ask as Varus starts thinking, will he tell his friends and sister about Aphelios' identity? But he remember the words that Aphelios said to him before Varus left.

"I know I tell everyone to keep my secret from everyone, you can tell my secret to your sister and your friends, his mother knows my secret because I visited her," Varus took a deep breath and looked at them and told the truth.

"It can't be..." Naafiri was shocked and same goes for Valmar and Kai. "But how did he survived?" Kai asked and Varus shook his head. "I don't know, but we need to focus on helping him. Will you join me?" They both looked at each other and they both nodded.

"Of course brother," Naafiri smiled. "Same goes for Kai and I," Valmar said and Kai nodded. "This will be our redemption arc after what we did to him..." Varus looked at Kai and he nodded to him. Ever since Aphelios 'died' because of Kayn and Thresh, he didn't have the voice to tell Aphelios the truth. Now that he escaped from Aatrox, he decide to start a fresh like starting the bakery that Valmar's mother want to open.

He looked at them again and smile.

"Let's do it, shall we?"

New Character: Yunara

Character mentioned: Xin Zhao 

June 21, 1:20 A.M. - The Wind Bar Ramen

Everyone was watching Mei on a special bed that Evelynn bought from Camavor City with special equipment. Shen was checking her health and he sighed of relief.

"Her pulse is okay, her hair and fur are matted and she hasn't eaten yet," Aphelios sighed heavily and punches the wall. "Thresh will pay for what he did..." he mutters and Akali looks at him, and then at Shen.

"I called Kennen, and he told me that his friend will arrive-"

"Soon?" They turned and saw a woman with short purple hair, purple eyes, a marking on her forehead, and she wears a purple nurse outfit with white shoes and holding a doctor bag.

"The name's Yunara and I'm a nurse in training," she went towards Mei and frowns. "I heard what Thresh did to this lady," everyone was surprised what Yunara said and she looked at them.

"I may sound crazy, but I talk to people when they're unconscious," she grabbed her hand gently and starts concentrating.

"She may be a Rebel, but she's one of the best nurses that Kennen had trained," Shen explain as Yunara opens her eyes and looked at everyone.

"She said that she wants to talk to Aphelios," everyone looked at Aphelios and he went towards Mei and Yunara. "She said that there's something in upstairs, is under the bed," Yunara explained.

"Is were you slept on Christmas Eve," Yasuo said. Aphelios went upstairs and looked under the bed. "Where is it?" He murmur and felt something in his hand, he pulled out of the bed and it was a photo album.

"Yep, that's the thing that Mei told me before she returns," Aphelios looked at Yasuo and then at the photo album. He sat down on the bed and open the album and saw some pictures of Mei and baby Sett.

"What is this?" He glared at Yasuo and he went towards him. "Look Phel, is Mei's wish, not mine. She wants you to learn about Sett, that's a-" Aphelios give the photo album back to Yasuo and he left.

Yunara was bringing a tray of snacks until Aphelios passed by her. "Is he okay?" She asked and Yasuo sighed. "Can you sense him, Yunara?" He asked and she nodded.

"I'll try... if you give me a bowl of rice?" Yasuo facepalm and went to the kitchen to get a bowl of rice for Yunara and gave it to her, she ate the rice happily and gave the bowl to Yasuo.

"I-" Yasuo interrupts Yunara and points at Aphelios' earrings and she got a plan. She grabbed Yasuo's hand and told him in mind.

"I'll pretend that I'm looking for food, he looks at me and he ask what am I doing? And finally read his face and give him some advices," Yasuo nodded to Yunara and she went to the kitchen's fridge and pretend to look for food.

Aphelios was readings one of his favorite books on the counter and heard some sounds in the kitchen. "Who's there?" He summons his Severum and went to the kitchen, but he saw a familiar purple hair, he put his Severum away and it was Yunara.

"Yunara?" Yunara was eating some pickles and smile.

"I was hungry... that's all..."

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"So that's why you don't want to see the album," Aphelios nodded while she's eating the noodles. "Yeah... whenever I see his face, I want to beat the crap put of him," he said as Yunara place her bowl of noodles on the table and looked at the album.

"I know he hurt you Aphelios, but you need to know more about him. That's why Mei ask you to see this album," Yunara tries to give the album to Aphelios but he shove it to her and leaves.

Everyone comes out of the room and looked at Yunara. "I tried..." Evelynn sighed and glares at Aphelios outside. "I'll have a talk to him, come Veigar," Evelynn and Veigar left the bar.

"You tried your best Yunara..."

"Thanks Shen..." Yunara looked at the album and gave it to Yasuo, but he refuse. "Keep it, I think your the right person to know about these two," she bows to Yasuo and went upstairs to see Mei and grab her hand.

"Don't worry Mei, I'll take care of you,"

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June 21, 7:00 A.M. - Yunara's House

"Don't worry Shen, I'm taking good care of her, I fed her, bathe her, etc." Yunara was talking with Shen on her phone while cutting the bonsai.Thankfully her house is in great condition, it was a gift from her friend Xin Zhao and his adoptive brother Jarvan III. She finished cutting the bonsai and water them to grow healthy and went to check on Mei.

"I'll talk to you later, I have to keep an eye on her," she hung up her phone and sat down to see the album, she looked at the album and opens it. She saw pictures of her with Sett when he was a baby, he looked so cute with his small ears and his chubby cheeks.

"Is that your son?"

"Yes, he's the most precious thing I ever had," Mei said while continue looking at the album. She saw the pictures of his first bath, walking for the first time, his first day of school, etc.

"Why Aphelios hates your son?" Yunara ask while holding Mei's hand. "He thinks that my son betrayed him... I want to know why..." Yunara looked at Mei and then at the album. "Where's your son?" she asked and she saw Mei's tears are coming out from her eyes.

"Thresh has my son...." Yunara learned about Thresh from Kennen and she doesn't trust Thresh, but she knows the problems that are having in Valoran City according to Xin Zhao.

She got up from her chair and wipe her tears with her hands. "Don't worry Mei... I promise I'll help Phel to convince that Sett is not bad... I hope..." she said and place the album on the table. She went to the kitchen to prepare her meal and turned on the radio to listen some music, but it was interrupted by the news.

"We're interrupting this program, we have news about the upcoming anniversary of Sentinel Co."

"The president, Jarvan Lighshield III along with his brother Xin Zhao and his son Jarvan IV will be there for the anniversary of the company,"

Yunara turned off the radio and grabs her plate and saw a vision of shadows, blood and explosion, not only that, but someone is going to die on the day of the anniversary. She dropped the plate and starts gasping for air and looked at the kitchen.

"What was that..." She murmured and her body starts shaking until she heard a woman's voice and starts screaming. "You okay?" It was Mei's voice, she must sense that Yunara was in danger and she decide to check on her. "Yeah... I had a vision... a really bad one..." she said.

"Your not the only one who had those visions Yunara, I had one as well," Yunara was shocked what Mei told her about those visions. "I'll talk about those visions once you recover, okay?" Yunara nodded and she starts cleaning the floor and starts thinking about those visions.

"Is this the future... I need to tell Aphelios about that..."

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*sigh*

"I'm glad I helped you to get anything for college Nundal, you need to focus on your studies first," Evelynn said while pushing a cart with school supplies inside.

After her and Veigar went to chase Aphelios and ask him to apologize to Yunara or he will be grounded for the rest of the summer, and he chose to be grounded, and because of that, they're on a store that sells stuff for schools and colleges to get some supplies for his college life.

He heard his phone buzzing and is a message from a unknown phone number, maybe is a scam number or something.

Chat:

Varus: Is me, Varus

Nundal: Let me guess: Yasuo gave me my phone number?

Varus: You mean that drunk bastard?

Nundal: He may be drunk, but he's not a bastard

Varus: You're right, the only bastard is your ex boyfriend

Nundal: You have a point... what is it you want?

Varus: I decide that Naafiri and I will be living with Valmar's mother at her farm, she runs a bakery on Pallas City

Nundal: I see... of anything happens to Valmar's mom's business, call me and I'll help you

Varus: Whatever 😒

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Varus stops sending messages to Aphelios and he put his phone away and sighed, he start to remember about Yunara and frowns about what he did.

"I should have apologize to Yunara," he thought and went to the section that sells music sheet paper until a hooded man bumps to him. "My apologies sir, I d-" the hooded man ignores Aphelios and he scoff.

He put his hand into his pocket of his pants and he felt something, like paper. He pulls out the piece of paper and it was a letter.

Dear Aphelios:

I know what your friends did on the midnight of June 21. You may saved Mei from me, but you can't find Kayn.

I'm planning to use him to destroy every company during the anniversary of Sentinel Co., especially you.

On one condition: if you wake up Crescendum, I'll leave them alone, if not, I'll destroy everyone.

Deal?

The Master of Shadows

Aphelios grind his teeth about the letter, he know it was Zed who wrote the letter. He took a picture of the letter and tries to send it to Caitlyn until his phone rang and it was an anonymous number and he picked up.

"Don't you dare talk to the police and your friends or I'll expose you to everyone," he hung up the phone and Aphelios was shocked about Zed's threats.

What should he do, if he send this to everyone, his life will be in danger until he got an idea and calls Lest.

"Lest, I need your help,"

Part 2 End.