League of Legends: Stories

Parallel In Mind (Semi-KDA)

Parallel in Mind (Continuation to "Parallel")

(Italicized names refer to characters originally from the K/DA universe)

Exactly a month and a week. It's been that long ever since four of the League's champions had defied the rules of the Institute and ended up traversing to a different universe, possibly even breaking some unsaid laws concerning their act dimensional travel.

Within the mentioned span of time, the magic-affected Zz'Rot Portal had been studied and observed by the High Summoners of the Institute with utmost attention. After much inspection from their part, the High Council eventually recruited the assistance of the Revered Inventor, who was quite enthusiastic in working with something so extraordinary.

Heimerdinger managed to successfully build a contraption that he was able to synchronize with the portal's mystifying connection to other dimensions. Despite the invention looking more than safe and acceptable, they have yet to conduct any tests.

"What exactly does this invention of yours do?" Vessaria asked as she watched Heimerdinger tweak one of the machinery's parts connected to the magical crystal being used in stabilizing the connection between the contraption and the portal itself.

"It's quite simple, High Councilor." Heimerdinger said as he stepped back and securely closed the main case that housed the gemstone. "Since traveling to another universe where one might cross paths with their alternate self is highly likely to cause not only confusion but a disturbance between both worlds as well, this invention of mine might be able to solve such concern."

"I was hoping for a much clearer answer, not a rather cryptic one."

Heimerdinger raised a finger at her for a moment. "Patience, High Councilor. Science takes time."

Vessaria suppressed a sigh, tucking her hands behind her as she walked around the invention in order to inspect it. "Then at least tell me of its capability."

"This machinery will be able to transfer one's consciousness to their counterpart from a selected universe." Heimerdinger finally answered as he typed on the keyboard on the side.

"What about the counterpart's consciousness?"

"Well, theoretically speaking, the process will be similar to a robot's mechanics. They'll be temporarily 'shut down' once their body's consciousness is replaced by the user of this invention of mine."

"Will the counterpart have any memories of the initial's actions or thoughts?" Vessaria queried as her eyes closely audited the headpiece right beside the seat of the machine.

"If my theory serves right, then not at all!" Heimerdinger replied confidently. "They'll highly likely think they merely fell asleep for a fairly long time once they regain control over their body again."

"Alright, let me give an example." Vessaria said as she picked up the headpiece. "Let's say I was to try this invention myself. Once it begins the process, does that mean I'll be able to assume control of the body of the Vessaria Kolminye in a different universe?"

Heimerdinger nodded. "As long as it's initially set to a particular dimension, yes."

"How would you be able to retract the occupant's consciousness though?"

"Simple." Heimerdinger gestured to the special keypad beside the main keyboard, the former seemingly attached to another screen. "Either a timer is set or it could be manually done. With a single push of this red button, it'll bring back the user's consciousness to their original body."