//------------------------------// // The Vault Breaker // Story: Champions of the Elements // by The Philosopher King //------------------------------// “I believe we should split up.” says Ryze, placing the summoning tome on a table. “It will allow us to pursue your friends faster.” “That’s a great idea Ryze.” says Twilight. “Rainbow, you and Vi should go get Fluttershy; Me and Ryze will go get Applejack.” “Alright, let’s get crackin’” says Vi. The groups split up as they walk out of the castle. However, after they leave, an estranged presence appears. It looks through the book for one champion. It copies the runes on paper and closes the book on the way out, and written on the paper besides the runes is a sole word. Nocturne “So, can you tell me a bit about yourself?” asks Rainbow as she and Vi walk towards the Everfree Forest. “Well, I am Co-Sheriff of the city of Piltover. I say ‘Co’ because Caitlyn, the sheriff gave me an opportunity to redeem myself, by helping her catch criminals.” replies Vi. “What do you mean, redeem?” asks Rainbow, confused. “I used to be a gang member, helping them rob banks etc. That stopped in one raid, when I had been given a choice to flee with them after a heist or save the miners we trapped under boulders during a raid on their expensive equipment. I had to think fast, and decided to play hero.” “What did you do?” asks Rainbow. “I took one of their mining rigs, which had these very same robotic hands, and yanked them off. It took one punch to free them. I was thanked heartily, but I had to run. I was still an outlaw.” “That sounds awful, being on the run. What did you do after that?” “I became a criminal to the criminals. I kept on solo criminal activity, and only stole from other crooks. Eventually, I was caught by the new Sheriff of Piltover, Caitlyn during one of my raids. She promised me freedom if I helped her bring down the criminal scum.” “That’s awesome!” blurted out Rainbow Dash. “You bet it was, a life where I could beat the shit out of criminals and not have to run from the law was awesome. And when I’m on duty, I always make sure to keep that up with my partner. Now you’re not just my summoner, but my new partner as long as I’m here.” “That sounds like a good job, fighting crime with your partner.” “Ah, but we don’t always see eye to eye. Cait’s methodical, but she can be a real drag. She’s quite a bore, unless she’s out there headshotting scum with me. That’s why we fight in the league sometimes, always for our city of Piltover.” “What’s Piltover like, anyway?” “Piltover is the City of Progress, it’s like half one big science lab, half one big capital. Almost all of the champions who rely on technology live there, as it has everything you could ask for. It’s paradise, and to me and Cait it’s the best city state. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” “Again, sounds awesome. I’d like to visit sometime.” The two laugh for a minute. “So, what about you?” asks Vi. “What do you mean?” asks Rainbow. “I’ve told you my life story, what about yours?” “Well, I’m the fastest flier in Equestria, help control the weather around Ponyville-” “Control the weather? So you can, control the wind and rain?” interrupts Vi. “We have a few champions, like Janna who can do stuff like that. You’re probably viable as a champion yourself.” The new friends laugh a bit. “I don’t like to fight too much though, takes a lot out of me. Anyway, I control the weather in Ponyville, and have a house in Cloudsdale.” “Where’s that?” asks Vi, unfamiliar with Equestria. “It’s a city literally in the clouds. It’s ground is made from clouds and the buildings are on top of them.” “Clouds are made of water vapor. They can’t support anything, can they?” “Pegasi can walk on clouds. So can the others, if they have enchantments from unicorns.” “Heh, the more ya know.” says Vi. After another five minutes, they reach a small house in the Everfree. “Well, this is Fluttershy’s cottage.” She knocks on the door, and the door slowly creaks open, revealing a small white rabbit. “Hey, ain’t he cute?” says Vi. The rabbit stamps his foot a bit, and point at Vi and crosses its arms. Then a large bear comes out and roars, scaring the crap out of the two. “Did I mention Flutters likes animals alot? That’s one of the bears I assume she takes care of, it doesn’t recognize us. We should wait for Fluttershy…” “I’m doing this my way.” says Vi. She starts to charge her gauntlets for the Vault Breaker, and dashes straight at it, intending to knock it right out. The bear didn’t even know what hit it. “Vi, hah, stands for violence.” she says. “Whoa!” Rainbow shouts. “That… was… awesome!” she says, again surprised by the Enforcer’s prowess. “Eh, it was nothing. Now where’s that damn rabbit…” “Oh my…” can be barely heard from inside the house. “Fluttershy, everything’s fine. Your bear tried to attack us, and that stupid rabbit provoked it to!” “Who, Angel?” She steps out, and see the two; she practically jumps back at seeing Vi. “Hey. Name’s Vi. And yes, the damn ‘Angel’ demon bunny.” “Angel wouldn’t hurt a fly. I’ll need to talk to him later.” “What?” says Vi, extremely confused. “I can talk to animals.” says Fluttershy. “I think I see a certain guy she could get along with. Most summoners have a hard time with him, think she’ll get along with him.” “You have an animal friend?” asks Fluttershy, eager at the thought. “Yes. But you’ll have to do a little something to get to him,” says Vi. I’m part of a solution your friend Twilight came up with to the war. The ‘animal friend’ is going to help us, and we need you to come with us back to the castle.” ”Alright, I’ll go.” says Fluttershy, and the three begin to walk back to the structure.