Epilogue
One Year Later...
"And the winner of Best Action Movie is... Katarina Du Couteau!"
It was the Valoran Awards 2019 and anybody who's anybody in the fame industry can be found present in the high-regarded event. Everywhere any person would look, there would either be a movie star or a well-known pop idol occupying a seat, watching those who came up onstage to either claim an award or to announce who would do such.
Currently, the iconic twin sisters of the fame industry, Kayle and Morgana, can be found standing onstage, congratulating the red-haired actress, who had just joined them at the front to accept the award she had won.
"Hey, did you know, she did all her stunts in the movie?" The rapper, whose hair was sporting a much reddish hue, leaned towards the vocalist at her right. She and her fellow bandmates were applauding along with the people and just like her, they were all dressed in matching white and gold-themed outfits.
The diva between the group smiled at how in awe the freestyler seemed to be. She shifted on her seat and leaned closer to the other as well, knowing she had to if she wanted to be heard through the claps and cheers.
"Now I do." She replied with a small grin, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"First of all, I want to thank all the people that voted for me. It's a huge honor to win this award for the second time. And of course, I want to thank my greatest inspiration, my biggest supporter and the person that always had their lap ready for me to lay my head on whenever I'm exhausted from filming...-"
The speech of the actress trailed away from K/DA's hearing as soon as the dancer in the group gave their maknae a nudge on the side, capturing all the attention of the band members.
"Hey," Kai'Sa, who was holding their award for Best Pop Group, grinned at Akali. "you ready to win the award for this year's Best Rapper?"
Akali lightly blushed. "Oh come on, Bokkie. I'm pretty sure there's a high chance for someone to beat me to that."
Ahri hummed in disagreement. "Nope. We're really sure you're gonna win this one."
"Now you two are just saying that." Akali said, giving Kai'Sa and Ahri a poke on the side.
"Speaking of which," Evelynn started, nodding her head towards the stage, which Kayle, Morgana and Katarina had already vacated. They were soon replaced by Garen and Vi, both celebrities wearing striking suits that were clearly tailored just for them. "why don't we find out now?"
"Hey there, everyone! Tired of our good looks yet?" Vi joked once the applause for their arrival had finished, causing the audience to chuckle.
"Now, now, Vi, I'm sure they didn't come here just to see us." Garen said, handing the female actress an envelope. "They probably came here to see who won the Best Rapper award."
"Oh, right." Vi took the envelope and grinned, withdrawing the card that bore the name of the awardee. "Honestly, Garen, this rapper right here is an all-time favorite of the people. Y'know, just like how I'm the all-time favorite in our show."
"Ha! I think you mean me, Vi." Garen gestured to himself as he laughed. "We all know they watch 'Legends of the Lunar Dynasty' because of my muscles."
"Hey, if we're talking about muscles, then scoot away and make way for mine." Vi retorted with a laugh of her own before shaking her head and waving the card she finally took out.
At the front row of the audience, three of K/DA's members can be found holding their breaths in anticipation, while one of them, Evelynn specifically, was merely looking at Akali with a smile on her face.
Even with the idle chatter around her and the background music pouring out of the speakers along with the voices of the movie artists, Evelynn easily tuned them out as she regarded Akali with a fond look.
Less than half of her attention was on the little skit Vi and Garen were performing before they announced the winner of the mentioned award. It was mainly because she'd rather memorize the details of that her girlfriend's face, which truly was a sight to see in her perspective. Hope was gleaming in the eyes of her beloved rapper, the excitement being carved on those cute little lips of hers.
"And the winner of the award for Best Rapper is..." Vi and Garen started, only for the former to point at the side and say, "Drum roll, please."
And just like what the actress requested, a drum roll started sounding out of the speakers around the place.
Ahri and Kai'Sa kept glancing between the stage and Akali, also wearing eager looks on their faces. Beside the freestyler herself, Evelynn merely chuckled and shook her head before turning her head to finally direct most of her focus on the people onstage.
"...Akali!" Came the chorused announcement of the actor and the actress.
The excited squeals of Ahri and Kai'Sa were almost as loud as the applause of the people around them, while Akali stared at the two celebrities in front of them with shock on her face. Sure, there was a part of her that was confident in getting the award, but actually winning it was a total surprise for her.
Evelynn was clapping like the others, but she had to lightly nudge the rapper just to snap her out of her shocked state. Akali looked at her, the expression on her face wordlessly asking if she had really won the said award.
"Go on, darling!" Evelynn had to shout through the clapping and cheering, nodding her head to the direction of the stage. "They're waiting for you!"
And just like that, Akali's stunned face turned into a wide and open smile. She gave their two bandmates a hurried yet meaningful hug before standing up, and Evelynn hadn't even thought about asking for her own quick embrace when she was suddenly pulled off of her seat by the awardee herself.
"Come on!" Akali said, the smile on her face turning into a grin as she tugged Evelynn away from their seats and towards the steps leading up the stage.
Evelynn wanted to utter a protest, but she felt someone, she assumed it was Ahri, had the audacity to place their hands on her butt and push her towards Akali's direction. A quick glance over her shoulder was enough for her to confirm that it was indeed the blonde that had shoved her. The sweet, mischief-filled smile on her face was proof enough.
But before they were completely out of reach, Ahri withdrew something from a hidden pocket of hers and tossed it to Evelynn, who barely caught it with her free hand.
"Wait," Kai'Sa started, obviously seeing Ahri throw something at Evelynn, but not clearly seeing what it was. "what did you give Eve?"
Ahri looked at Kai'Sa with a feigned innocent expression. "What do you mean?"
Kai'Sa's curious face brightened significantly even though her friend had yet to clarify. She covered her lips to conceal the huge grin that took over, shoulders shaking as she laughed. "Oh my God..."
"Wait a sec," Ahri slightly narrowed her eyes at the choreographer, finding her reactions a bit suspicious. "what're you laughing about?"
"Ahri," Kai'Sa placed a hand on Ahri's shoulder, grinning. "I think we're about to find out soon enough."
The way to the stage was quick, since next thing Evelynn knew, she was up on the stage with Akali, who eagerly accepted the award from the two other celebrities. Vi and Garen, after congratulating Akali, stepped to the side immediately after, giving more than enough space for not only the freestyler, but also her lover as well.
It was the moment Akali had always dreamed of and strived to achieve.
Award held with her left hand and one of Evelynn's own loosely interlocked with the other, Akali approached the microphone and started her little speech. The woman she had dragged along with her was not only proudly smiling at her, but was also eyeing her with mild amusement.
Akali looked like she was a kid that was just told they could buy anything in the toy and candy store.
"Okay, guys, wow." Akali laughed a bit to herself as she glanced at the shiny award she had in hand. "Big thank you to those who voted for me. I wouldn't have won this award if all of you didn't think I deserve this. And y'know what? This? This is... Well, this is just unexpected. As in, super."
The audience lightly laughed along with her, all of them somewhat agreeing to the term Evelynn used whenever she was asked to describe Akali during an interview.
Absolutely adorable.
"I'm not kidding! I was honestly just dreaming about this a few years ago. Just like..." Akali then turned to Evelynn, winking at her, which sparked a few whistles and cheers, before turning back to the audience. "Well, this is just like how I dreamt of getting Evelynn as my girlfriend."
Since Akali seemed to be so absorbed in continuing her speech, Evelynn took this as her chance to slip her hand away from the rapper's own and take at least two to three steps back from her. Her actions were, of course, noticed by the people watching them. Everyone, even Garen and Vi, noticed.
Except for Akali though.
"I know I won this award because of the people, but the people aren't the only ones that helped me get to this point. I have our manager, Taric, to thank for taking care of us, I have Ahri to thank for bringing me into K/DA and giving me a shot, I have Kai'Sa to thank for teaching me to dance and cooking for us whenever we're super hungry,"
Another round of laughter from the audience.
"and last but definitely not the least, is my sweet, supportive and not to mention extremely sexy girlfriend, Evelynn. She taught me how to handle the haters, took absolute care of me whenever we're on tour and always knew how to cheer me up whenever I'm down."
Akali stepped towards Garen and handed him her award back before she started digging out a little something Kai'Sa had slipped into her pocket during the quick hug she gave her earlier. Obviously, Akali still didn't notice the fact that she wasn't holding Evelynn's hand anymore.
"And yeah, I know this all about me winning this award, but I just can't help but think about everything Evelynn had said and done for me. Without her, I wouldn't be standing here in front of all of you. Now," Akali finally took out what looked like a small velvet box that was no doubt containing a ring. It immediately started another batch of cheers from the crowd. "I just have to do what I really want to do."
Heart pounding within her and her nerves nearly getting the best of her, Akali pushed them all back down to do the deed she had been thinking about for the past few months. Countless negative possibilities sprung up and came into mind, but it was nowhere near in derailing her intentions.
She was going to do this, or else she might regret not doing so.
In one swift motion, Akali spun around, kneeled on one knee and opened the case she had in hand before presenting it to Evelynn as she asked the diva a question that she had been thinking about for the past couple of weeks.
Well, tried to ask would be more accurate.
Instead of being able to utter the four-word question, Akali was left to be silenced by another velvet box that contained an engagement ring as grand and elegant as the one she was presenting. While the case she held was black with a gold lining, the one Evelynn was holding out to her was white.
If the vocalist was wearing pants like her, fitted or not, she'd probably be also kneeling as well.
And that would've been a bit awkward.
Either that, or romantic.
"Wait, what?" Was what Akali ended up asking, her eyes snapping up to Evelynn, who was regarding her with an immensely amused look.
Vi took the liberty in grabbing the mic from the stand to hold it near Evelynn's lips for not only their fellow celebrities, but also for the viewers at home to hear what the siren was about to say.
Evelynn smiled and said, "I suppose that's a yes?"
"Wait, you want to me to marry you?"
Even though the mic wasn't as close to her as it was to Evelynn, Akali's surprised question reached its range enough for people to hear her. She didn't know if she should take Evelynn's hand and slip the ring around her finger, or if she should stand up and let Evelynn do the ring-slipping between them.
"Do you want me to kneel, too?" Was the diva's question, amusement hinting in her gaze.
"What? No! No!"
"No? You don't want to marry me?" Evelynn asked, the usual tease in her voice lacing her question.
Akali stood up, slightly panicked. "I do! I really do!"
"Do...?"
"I want to marry you!"
Evelynn held out one of her hands, the one specifically where Akali should slide the ring around, openly grinning. "Then, what're you waiting for?"
Finally, the entire audience erupted into a thunderous applause and loud, excited cheers and bids of congratulations. Both popstars felt like they would've gone deaf with such reaction. Maybe they would have if their whole fanbase was there to witness such moment.
Despite how nervous she was, especially with how fast her heart was beating inside of her, Akali thankfully didn't fumble with the ring she had in hand. As she slid it around her lover's ring finger, she couldn't help but recall the first time Evelynn had told her the three heart-fluttering words.
The applause may have been a bit deafening, but it wasn't enough to stop Akali from smiling as she thought about every significant memory she made with the woman before her.
As for Evelynn, the diva was still having such a hard time believing she was finally engaged to Akali. The only woman that had made her do things without question. The only person that had truly captured her heart.
The only one she'll ever love.
Akali had literally just finished slipping the ring around her finger when she suddenly closed the gap between them and initiated an unexpected yet extremely passionate kiss. Although the sweet act was cut short due to the fact there were thousands of people watching them at that moment, it didn't hide the fact that it contained a lot of tongue-action.
Akali grinned. "Told you I want to marry you."
Evelynn hummed, recalling how she jokingly teased Akali about marrying her a year ago. "I should've just slipped a ring on you months ago."
"Nah," Akali chuckled as she briefly watched Evelynn slip her own engagement ring around her finger. "this one's much better."
"Much better." Evelynn agreed with a little nod.
Akali gazed into Evelynn's eyes and despite the brightness and occasional flashes of lights around them, she felt like those bright ambers were like yellow diamonds glimmering in the night.
Everyone told her that the fame industry was a tough business to be in. It's a claim that was entirely true. Eyes everywhere, judging her, invading her privacy, giving her not a single break from being scrutinized.
Confidence was something she honestly had, but it wasn't enough to have her survive. Not only did her friends play a huge role in assisting her, but Evelynn was her biggest support out of all. The diva fought Akali's battles when she couldn't. Gave her more than enough hope for her to keep chasing her dreams. Loved her in a way she never expected.
Everything about the woman was incredible.
For Evelynn though, Akali was one of the rare stars in an endless night sky that was worth remembering and keeping. The younger woman proved to her that her efforts, let it be minor or not, were deeply appreciated.
Akali taught her how to love and made her experience emotions she never thought she'd ever feel. Regardless of being linked with men in her past years, ultimately, it was only one woman that was capable of stealing her heart.
"I love you, Evelynn."
A gossip here, a rumor there, many tried tearing them apart...
"I love you, Akali."
...but none prevailed.
In the end, no matter what happened, they still found love in a hopeless place.
The rings around their fingers were an absolute proof of that.
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The lights were dim...
"Hah...!"
...clothes were scattered...
"Ah!"
...hearts hurriedly quickening...
"Mmm!"
...bed lowly creaking...
"Kali...!"
...sweat blanketing skin...
"Eve...!"
...two women in the throes of absolute passion.
Half of K/DA might be out attending an after-party in a prestigious nightclub, but the other half had their own plans of celebration for the awards they received. And of course, their own private 'party' was better to be kept behind closed doors.
Kneeling on the bed with hands desperately gripping the top of the cushioned headboard and eyes tearing up slightly due to unfiltered pleasure, Evelynn was losing more and more of her breath with every feverish thrust her lover gave.
Behind the siren, Akali can be found clutching her hips tighter than usual, nails digging in with every push or two. She was far from the innocent, inexperienced lover she once was when she and Evelynn had their first dance in the sheets.
Fine leather straps were fastened around her waist, which was connected to the purplish-red, pseudo shaft sheathing in and out of the magenta-haired woman that never failed in charming her.
Akali grunted quietly as she picked up the pace, leaning over and against Evelynn's back and resting her chin on the said woman's right shoulder. She could hear the singer release low grunts and growls under her breath, moans slipping out between those lips every now and then.
Keeping one hand on Evelynn's hips while the other grasped the diva's left shoulder, Akali let out a shaky laugh as she continued with her aggressive thrusts.
"Mmm...! Akali..." Evelynn spoke breathlessly, pressing her cheek against Akali's.
"You close, Eve?" Akali asked between slightly ragged breaths, the idle grin on her face being erased once Evelynn turned her head and took her lips in a rapacious kiss.
Unlike their usual make-out that was led by control from one of them, the lip exchange going on between them was messier and more animalistic. Evelynn would occasionally bite down Akali's bottom lip, pulling on them for a mere second before they locked lips again. Brief breaths for air in between the passionate act was all it took for them to regain their air supply.
"A little more, Kali..." Evelynn whispered rather urgently, deeply craving to reach her climax. "Go faster, touch me, do everything!"
Akali was quick to oblige. After all, she knew quite well how greedy her sweet siren is when it comes to these kinds of situations.
The hand on Evelynn's hip snaked over and past her firm midriff, fingers immediately finding the mildly neglected clit that seemed to be begging for attention. Akali made sure to rub the pad of her finger over it in a circular motion, which rewarded her with a pleased moan.
She also took the liberty in tweaking one of Evelynn's nipples, roughly pinching and rolling the hardening peak between her fingers. It caused Evelynn herself to gasp and squirm, unable to contain the surge of pleasure that rocked her body.
"You're really, really, really wet, Eve." Akali teased, huskily chuckling to herself when her fingers moved lower and traced the outline of Evelynn's womanhood.
Evelynn groaned at her words, and based from how she squirmed and wiggled her hips, she was preoccupied with something else. In this case, all she wanted was to reach her pleasurable peak.
A drop of sweat running over her right eyebrow and her breaths becoming even more erratic, Akali clenched her teeth as she tried her best to increase her already rapid pace. She knew Evelynn was almost there, and who was she to keep the siren waiting?
"Hnnggg..." A slur-like groan slipped out of the goddess' beautiful lips, her hips unevenly pushing back with each thrust her beloved rogue gave. "Akali, Akali...!"
"Come on, Eve... Come on!" Akali urged the woman on in a growl-like manner as she pulled her torso back, hands suddenly slapping against the sides of Evelynn's thighs before rushing upward to grip at her hips.
"K-Kali! Kali! Hahhh...!" Evelynn threw her head back and dug her nails into the cushion, some of the fabric actually tearing the moment the vocalist dragged her nails across and ultimately pierced through.
Akali hissed when the aching effects of her hips fell upon her as her thrust came to a halt, burying the entire length of the shaft inside Evelynn, who became rigid against her. She could feel the woman twitch every split-second or so, and despite feeling like her hips were crying out for a break, Akali gave a few shallow thrusts.
"Ak...-" Evelynn sucked in a breath, exhaling shakily after a moment. Her body fell onto the bed, and Akali wasted no time in following along with the action, preventing the toy she was equipped with from leaving the other's womanhood. "Kali, darling..."
Akali slowly pulled her hips away, prompting Evelynn to moan quietly as the firm length finally slid out of her. As much as the rapper wanted to do a thing or two with her lover, she chose to discard the item somewhere on top of the pants she had taken off earlier, which were laying on the floor, completely forgotten.
Spooning behind the panting woman, Akali softly nuzzled her face against the side of Evelynn's neck, while she smiled to herself at the feeling of the diva's right hand, which had moved to caress her thigh with soft strokes.
"Oh Akali..." Evelynn purred after a few breaths, chuckling airily as she smiled. "You were amazing."
Akali felt her chest swell with pride, a little grin smoothly making its way to her lips. She kissed over Evelynn's neck before murmuring, "We are celebrating, aren't we?"
"What're we celebrating, hmm? The awards we won or our engagement?"
"Both." She replied, grin widening. "I don't think I've ever been this sore after doing it."
Evelynn half-heartedly rolled her eyes, looking over her shoulder and seeing Akali smiling innocently at her. "You? You're sore?"
"My hips are."
A half-sarcastic chuckle. "And I'm not?"
"What?" Akali tried appearing clueless, but the mischief in her eyes were too obvious. "What's sore with you?"
"Oh shut up." Evelynn laughed and just settled in turning around before snuggling against Akali's bare chest, lips glazing over the rapper's collarbone.
In the moment of silence that they both allowed to invade, Evelynn decided to draw random lines against Akali's chest, while the said freestyler brushed a hand over Evelynn's back down to her thighs in a repetitive manner.
Nestled in a pair of warm arms, which have become slightly more muscular for the last couple of months that had passed, Evelynn found herself torn in either letting herself fall asleep in such a comforting embrace or to savour the moment itself and just take it all in with a conscious mind.
It all started with a tease, then time just worked its magic. There was the pain of rejection, the fear of being unaccepted, the moments of insecurities, the times where jealousy won over them and the doubts that nearly jeopardized their very relationship.
Evelynn released a breath of absolute content.
Those were all done and all that's left for her to think about was another chapter of her life. One full of new memories, adventures and many more incredible wonders. It's part that she's eager to start with Akali.
Her friend, her partner, her significant other.
And of course, her soon to be wife.
"Up for round two?" Came Akali's out of the blue question. Clearly, she had regained enough stamina within the short break for another steamy session with her Evelynn.
Yes, her Evelynn.
That was something Akali could think and say over and over again in her head and to whoever else that would dare think otherwise.
"Round two already?" Evelynn asked, sounding rather amused and a tiny bit excited. "Honestly, you've become so bold and needy ever since we went public about us."
"Hey, I learned from the best, right?"
"I can still remember our first time when I caught you wearing those cute little ramen panties."
The horror on Akali's face was priceless, which made her almost revert completely back to her bashful and easily flustered self.
"E-Evelynn! You promised you wouldn't bring that up again!"
"Oh? I made no such promises."
Oh yes, Evelynn was quite confident that the next chapter of their life would be utterly wonderful.
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Author's Note: Oh my God, it's finally doooonnneeeee! Ahhhhh! I'm so happy I've finally finished this one! Although, I'm a bit saddened, since I really, really, super-duper loved writing this one. As much as I love writing my Frozen Lotus stories, honestly. ^^"
I know this part is shorter than the usual, but hey, it's an Epilogue, isn't it? :P
Huge thanks to those who had made (and will still be making) Akalynn fanarts, fanfics and cosplays! All of you are amazing and your works are absolutely incredible! You've all given me a great deal of inspiration and motivation in creating and finishing this story! ^3^
I might (no promises!) do a few short spin-offs of what happened to Kai'Sa x Sivir, Riven x Irelia (most probably these two, since their last scene was a total cliffhanger xD), Ahri x Sona or maybe even branch out to the other hinted pairings that weren't completely confirmed in the story. Who knows, right? ;)
Thank you to all those who stuck with me from the beginning down to the very end of this story. Without your endless support and awesome words of praise and encouragement, I wouldn't have finished this! ^3^
Also, thank you so much to these readers for the ideas they've given me that were used in the story!
- Accilia (Akali gifting Evelynn the claws without knowing about her birthday)
- LostReploidZX (Evelynn breaking down when her parents didn't accept hers and Akali's relationship)
- ShadowCaster2001 (for translating some of Kai'sa's native words)
- derplolplayer (for suggesting Taric as their manager)
If there are any more ideas you might have suggested that was not credited, please don't be afraid to tell me, so I can add you in the list up there to give you the credit that you deserve! :D
I hope in my future stories that you'll all still be there with me along my journey of writing!
There's another Akali x Evelynn story that'll be written soon. This one will be titled "God is a Woman", but I'll only be releasing a teaser slash first chapter for now, while I focus on my other unfinished stories. :3
Well! That's that, I guess. I hope I see you guys in my other stories! ^u^