Arcane: The Curses of Piltover
29 parts Ongoing MatureCurrent Word Count: 392,026.
"Progress through discipline. Progress through unity. Progress through freedom."
Carmine was born in Piltover, in the Lanes-a district meant to uplift the oppressed of the Undercity. Raised by Vander, one of its founding figures, even though they shared no blood bond Carmine grew up calling him "Uncle," unaware of the promise that led to his adoption. Their life was simple. Happy.
Until it wasn't.
Carmine never knew what Vander was truly involved in. Always in meetings. Always distracted. Then the rebellion came. The Lanes rose up, attacking Piltover's bridges. But Piltover struck back harder. The uprising failed. The Undercity burned.
After that, Vander changed. The rebel became a guardian, taking in more orphans-Vi, Claggor, Mylo, and Powder. Carmine bonded deeply with the youngest, Powder, even as doubt crept in about his past. Unlike the others, he didn't know where he came from. Vander always deflected his questions.
And while the others grew stronger together, Carmine and Powder lagged behind-pushed to the edge by side glances and unspoken judgment. But they held to one promise.
No matter what, they'd stay together.
Forever.
Jinx x Male OC
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This story has swears, violence, death and self harm. It will not contain sexual content as I am not comfortable writing that, it will just be hinted at.
15+
All rights to the characters and parts of the plot to the show Arcane, League of Legends and Riot. I only own Carmine.