Operation: Bodyguards (K/DA x Male Reader)

4. Enter the Fray

I can't exaggerate enough how big this guy is.

Braum: I think I go last, otherwise, I block door!

He let out a chortle, his laughter filled the otherwise silent room.

Hope this guy makes it in, for me and the group.

Y/N: So, what about you. Any reason you crossed half the continent just to enter this thing?

Braum: Ah, you see, back in Freljord, I help many. But than I thought, many more could use my help! And so, I get up and leave. Mother always said to help those in need!

He finished off his statement with a warm smile and slamming his fist onto his chest. I swore I felt the earth beneath me shake when he did that. Before I could inquire him more on that, he turned around and headed for the door. As I focused onto him, I realized that we were now the only ones left in the room, so I soon followed him. Besides the door was two glowing blue gems; the person who let me in did alert me that this was going to be our saving grace if we failed. Braum took one and handed me the other, as he slightly stooped down to make it through the door.

Y/N: Wait, so that's it? You're here...to help people? Why K/DA specifically?

I questioned him as we walked side by side, following the big herd of people. The murmurs of the audience was now much more noticeable, the music dying down as a signal that the main event was about to commence.

Braum: To be quite frank...no idea!

He let out a quick chuckle; it seemed his mouth always opened in a large manner every time he had to laugh.

Braum: I just simply see flyer, and they ask for help! So I join! But...

He looked onwards, as I did the same. We were about to walk out the giant gate alongside all the other participants, which must have been in the hundreds. He pulled out his ginormous shield, as he planted it on the ground, the dust beneath blowing off as if it was a smoke grenade being opened. He gave me the warmest of smile, as even his mustache was raised.

Braum: I also saw it as way to make new friends! And I see that I have already made one!

He let out a guffaw as he smacked me on the back, straightening my posture upright. All the worries that seemed to plague me beforehand seemed to have vanished; my shoulders seemed to have lost all weight it was holding up, my lungs feeling much more cleared.

Feel like I'm breathing in air from Ionia.

The gate had now fully opened as we all walked out into the stadium, perfectly circular, as the ground beneath us was firm but sandy. The roar of the crowd was jubilant, the azure sky seemed to fill for miles.

Braum: Now, let us try our best! If we survive, I treat you to warm milk!

Y/N: I'll take you up on...wait, milk?

Evelynn POV

Akali: Eve, you're scowling.

I flicked my head towards her, as she was sitting to my right. She simply shrugged her shoulders as she had her hands within her jacket pockets, her cap covering parts of her face.

Evelynn: You don't want to be here any more than me.

She let out a sigh as she sank into her chair, as she pulled her hands out and placed them on the chair arms.

Ahri: Akali, they're about to start filming, sit up.

Compared to the rogue, Ahri was sitting up with perfect posture; even her tail was fully upright. Akali let out a groan as she sat up and rested her face on her hand, letting out a small pout.

Akali: Yes, mother!

Kai'sa was giggling to the left of Ahri, while the fox girl rolled her eyes. Akali was right; there was no point in us being here. Mundo had joked that us being here would have raised morals for the contestants. Thankfully, I had checked through all the information of every participant; executives decided that any fans of us would be revoked.

Last thing we need is to have crazed fans as our line of defense.

Kai'sa: Oh, I think it's starting.

I focused my attention onto the stadium, as the people down there looked like little specs, like ants. The big screen above showed the confused looks of many, as they wondered what the test was going to be. I felt a smirk coming up, as I already knew what was to come.

Tell me, which one of you little bugs will not be consumed.

??? POV

Crowd is real loud.

It's too bright.

I look around me.

Green eyes.

Shaggy beard.

White hair.

That one's got a metal arm.

Hmm, old habits die hard.

So used to takin' in their faces, before I felt like I got swallowed whole.

But that ain't me anymore.

Besides, all these bastards probably ain't even worth being chum.

Wait.

I feel something.

Water.

Water inside everyone, but some can control it.

But they ain't Bilgewater. Those ones feel more like giant maelstroms, rippin' everything around 'em.

No. Flowing, consistent. And they got life in them.

A river.

Ionian.

Shame, thought you would you be special.

No, wait.

Under the riverbed, beneath the soil.

You're hiding something.

I felt a smirk curl up beneath my mask.

How long before your own words drown yourself?