#'i dont want to jinx it' i say before immediately doing the Classic Thing That Jinxes It

[birlwrites]

y'all i wrote over a thousand words in one sitting on bloodfinch today - i don't want to jinx it but i think i might?? have?? found a routine that will work for me????

[lostsummerdayz]

Lost Summer Classics #1

When You Hit A Wall....

By: Nay Holland

And so fell the Piltover Enforcer, for she too, wasn't safe from the serial assassin.

As her body laid limp against the Piltover Museum, carnage surrounded her in the form of wrecked cars, broken street lamps and shattered glass; all of which painted this chaotic scene.

Beneath her cracked goggles, torn clothing, and bloodied face, Vi looked up meekly towards her would-be assailant, who bore a mask and a trilby hat. The barrel of the gun met with her eyes as she took heavy breaths, as if meeting her judgement.

"I guess I should have seen this coming, huh?" Vi cracked a smile as she let out a sharp, painful laugh. The masked man didn't respond immediately, but she felt his glare. If she could see behind his mask, he would probably be laughing at her.

"A fighter to the end. I enjoyed this dance, Vi." The masked man raised his finger and cocked the barrel of the gun.

Vi, her soul unwavered to her last breath, grinned as she spat blood in his direction.

"See you in the Shadow Isles, you motherfu--" The shot rang and echoed from the streets as a blood curling scream rang out.

"No! Vi!!!" A shrill voice echoed.

A woman, poised in a firing stance, fired several unrelenting shots towards the man. The man phased into the scenery as the bullets only grazed his body. 

"I'll kill you! You monster! I'll fucking destroy you!"

The figure didn't flinch, nor show any emotion to Caitlyn's words. It did, however, respond. 

"Caitlyn. As empty as your threats are, you aren't my target. I've gotten what I've came for. And now the circle is full again."      

The figure disappeared into the darkness completely, as Caitlyn stared, tears of anger stinging her eyes. When she regained herself, Caitlyn threw off her hat and ran towards Vi, holding her close as she moves her hand across her body.

"Vi! No. No, no, no, no! This isn't real. I told you not to go alone and your fucking confident ass had to...!"  Caitlyn's voice cracked  as the tears flowed through her face. A hand placed on top of her shoulder as Vi opened up her eyes, although very slightly.

"Cupcake? It's okay. It doesn't even hurt." Vi spoke softly, as her voice trailed off. Caitlyn's eyes expanded in worry as her lip quivered. "Please, don't cry. In this line of work, its to be expected."

"Shh! Dont talk! Conserve your breath! I've contacted EMS and they will be arriving shortly, just, please!" Caitlyn moved her hands towards the area where she was shot, but to her surprise, she doesn't find a single wound, not even one resembling a bullet scar. "...!? But weren't you---"

"See? It doesn't hurt... But I may be gone for a while. A...trial awaits me." Vi looks over towards Caitlyn as she grins, kissing her cheek. "If I don't see you again..." 

Caitlyn, who blushed at the gesture, held on to Vi angrily as she lightly shakes her.  "Don't you 'If I don't see you again' me! I won't tolerate your negativity! You will be alright! This won't be the end!”

"Perhaps I will. But until that time comes, I wanted to say. I love..."  Vi, closing her eyes once more, rested her head on Caitlyn's shoulder as her body falls limp. Caitlyn held her close to her chest, as the suppressed sobs turn into heavy cries of mourning.

Nearby, a male looked down with his face covered by a dark blue scarf. Holding a light blue sword to his side, he stared at Vi and Caitlyn from above, without any clear emotion. Not too far from the boy, a girl sprinted up to him as she caught her breath. She held a small machine gun to her side as an oversized rocket launcher was strapped on her back.

"Hey! Spiky hair! Couldn't you have waited just a little bit! I barely had enough time to stash Fishbones with me!" The girl caught her breath as she yelled, unaware of the events that transpired.

"Even if you brought both weapons, it wouldn't have mattered. We're too late, Jinx."

The girl looked down towards the streets, while she gasped, placing her hands over her mouth. The first thing she picked up were the bodies of Vi and Caitlyn, with Caitlyn holding Vi's body as a nearby ambulance draws near.

"Will Fathands be okay!? What happened!?"  Ekko removed his scarf as he lowered his eyes, shaking his head.

"It was a very one sided fight. The girl doesn't know the meaning of giving up. Growing up with her, you should know that she was the most reckless one of us all. But for her to go out like this.." 

"No way! Can't you use your timey whimey wibbly wobbly stuff to save her!? What good is having that power if you can't--" 

Ekko sighed as he clenched the sword, not daring to look at Jinx's tear stained face in fear of having himself breaking down.

"I've been down that road many times before. I couldn't fight fate then, I sure as hell can't do so now."

"That kid? But you were still getting used to your power! You've gotten used to your ability since then, so you should be able to make it in time! Right!?"

"Look! It wouldn't have mattered! There are certain things you can change, and yes I can alter time! But I can't change fate! Even if I intervened! I wouldn't have been able to do anything to save her...!"

"Ekko. Is Vi really--"

Ekko's tears silently began to fall, as the mere mention of Jinx using their real names, struck a chord within him.

"There was something that old man Zil told me when I trained under him. He spoke, that time is a constant. It catches up to even the fleetest of feet. However, even the supernatural isn't safe, and eventually time shall reveal all. I didn't know what the hell he was talking about, but its coming clear," Ekko closed his eyes as he took a deep breath, exhaling. "I've heard that this man fits the bill of the shady character who was seen in Demacia, where he....... Garen..... "

"Ekko? What are you implying---"

"We have places to visit. I'm sure Caitlyn will report this, but we need to also warn the others what we saw."  Before Jinx could protest, Ekko turned and parted his way outside of Piltover, not before giving a longing glance to Vi.       "We'll get to the bottom of this. Promise, Vi."

Originally posted January 7th 2016