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The slight turn that the new "Tethered" chapter has taken is interesting. It's kind of turning out like I hoped, but also pretty different at the same time. I'm excited! Hopefully I can get it up tonight or tomorrow morning.

Tethered Art

Ch. 9 spoilers in the art below.

@nogaph has really outdone themselves yet again!!! The moment right before Vi breaks the tether and it broke my heart all over again. So stunning! Please show them some love! It's incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ They even did the mirrored injured knuckles! Love it!

My CaitVi Fic Update Plans

So I have about 1, maaaaybe 2, more chapters of “Tethered” left and then I’ll do probably a few of “Low Lays the Devil in Me” since I’ve favored the shorter fic the last few days. After that, I’ll put the prologue of the Pirate AU!!

I’m very excited

Thank you for creating tethered! Is there a planned sequel to it?

You’re welcome! It’s been very fun to write and I’m glad you and others have enjoyed it.

I don’t have any plans for one. Not that there couldn’t be, but I already have the ending planned out and it’ll be closed up pretty well.

But never say never!

crying. Shaking. Throwing up.

Ch. 9: We Are All Fools in Love "Tethered" Caitvi Fanfic

Please. Please, she can’t die, Vi begged it. I don’t want that. If you care about us at all, you won’t let her die because I chose wrong again. The tether was quiet for what felt like an eternity as the world around them dimmed, but then it hummed in fearful understanding and acquiescence. Caitlyn opened her eyes, feeling something pull on her side of the tether. “Vi?” she whispered questioningly. The tether pulsed hesitantly at Vi, as if asking if she was sure. Do it, Vi pleaded.

Tethered - Chapter 9 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

The aftermath of the battle.

Ch. 8: Promises and Declarations "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

“I don’t want to lose you,” she quietly confessed. Caitlyn’s eyes grew incredibly soft and her brow drew down in mournful understanding. “Oh, darling,” she whispered and pulled Vi into her. Vi crawled into Caitlyn’s lap as the other girl entangled her fingers in Vi’s hair and ran her hand up and down her back. “You won’t. Just because we get rid of the tether doesn’t mean we have to stop seeing each other.” Vi let out a watery scoff. “Cait, I’m just some trencher from the Undercity. You’re a councilor’s daughter.” “I don’t care, Violet,” Caitlyn replied tersely. “I’m not going to let the divide between our cities take you away from me. Not after this. I promise, I refuse to allow it.”

Tethered - Chapter 8 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vi and Caitlyn finally discuss the tether and make a promise to one another.

The next chapter of “Tethered” is something else you guys. I really hope you like it! It gets intense!

Ch. 7: You Were Playing with Fire "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

“You’re staring,” Caitlyn muttered quietly to Vi as the adults examined Jayce’s chalkboard of runes. He was walking them through how he wanted to use them to try to communicate to the Arcane tether. Vi smirked. “And? You’re hot, princess.” Caitlyn blushed and bit back a smile as she ducked her head. Vi swore she could practically feel Caitlyn’s heart skip inside her own chest. She sighed contentedly, resting her cheek on her hand to continue her examination of Caitlyn’s profile, which was much more interesting than the magic mumbo jumbo being discussed.

Tethered - Chapter 7 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

The tether evolves again and Vi learns a harsh lesson about communication.

In the chapter one notes of "Tethered:"

"I think it'll be probably about three chapters"

Six chapters and over 37,000 words later...😂

@nogaph has done it again! An amazing sketch from the most recent chapter of "Tethered." Show them some love. I loved writing this scene so much and the beautiful motes of Arcane are such a nice touch in this artwork. It's pretty much exactly how I pictured it!

Edit: this is art from the original writing of “Tethered.” I would never think of taking this down though, as it is too pretty. As of May 21, 2025 this hasn’t happened in the rewrite.

Ch. 6: Diesel is Desire "Tethered" CaitVi FanFic

Caitlyn sucked in a sharp gasp and looked up at Vi, meeting her eyes in the mirror. Vi immediately slapped her hand over her eyes and suddenly wished the floor beneath her would open up and swallow her whole. “I’m sorry!” she rushed out, her voice cracking. She could feel how hot her cheeks were, both from arousal and humiliation. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean—I forgot the mirror was there—I only saw for a second—“ She stopped talking, her brain moving too quickly for her to get a full sentence out. Through the tether, Vi felt mild embarrassment, but was mostly dominated by flattery and a shared arousal. But there was no anger and Vi felt herself relax ever so slightly. “It’s okay,” Caitlyn said, her voice slightly strained. “I believe you, Vi.” The silence between them was incredibly awkward and Vi was still fighting the heat that simmered beneath her skin. We should probably talk about this as well at some point, she thought, tightening the hand she still held over her eyes.

Tethered - Chapter 6 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vi shows Caitlyn Zaun as their feelings for one another continue to grow.

Ch. 5 "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

“She already feels really bad, okay. You don’t need to make it worse,” she spat, sitting up and looking Cassandra in the eye with a stubborn furrow of her brow. “Vi, it’s okay,” Caitlyn whispered, but she ignored her and just glared at Cassandra. The woman met her gaze, but narrowed her eyes as they darted back and forth between the two teenagers suspiciously. “You two are getting on strangely well considering what you said when I was here last,” Vander observed, also looking at them curiously. Neither of the girls said anything. People knew about their shared emotions, but talking about it with others seemed almost wrong. Too personal. Vi looked at Caitlyn and they both sent through the tether a mutual understanding to not discuss it with others unless they had to.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63797965/chapters/164355328

Vander and Cassandra are not pleased with their daughters. More experiments are done on the tether.

I'm writing the next chapter of "Tethered" and I honestly don't think I'm capable of writing a multichapter fic that is short lol

This was supposed to be a few chapters of the funny and cute hijinx Caitlyn and Vi get up to if they were magically forced to be near one another as teenagers and it's now over 20,000 words long and I'm maybe only halfway done 😂😂 why do I do this to myself lol

Ch. 4 "Tethered" CaitVi FanFic

Caitlyn shrugged. “I don’t really get on with my peers.” “You do with Maddie.” She sighed. “I’ve told you. Maddie and I have an…arrangement. I don’t really have a lot of desire to use what little free time I have for a relationship, at least not with her. She can be fun and she is… experienced, as you’ve inferred.” Vi smirked and did a crude gesture with her fingers that made Caitlyn turn a bright red and Vi laughed. “But she’s better in small doses,” Caitlyn finished. She then looked at Vi hesitantly and slowly asked, “do you want to go to the Copper Kettle?” Vi shrugged. “I’m bored and I’ve been stuck inside for two days. You may not have a lot of free time, but my brothers, sister, and I have to find ways to entertain ourselves every day. I don’t handle boredom well.”

Tethered - Chapter 4 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vi and Caitlyn have their first heart to heart and Caitlyn takes Vi around Piltover.

Ch. 3 "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

It was just over an hour after breakfast when Vi and Caitlyn were set to leave the Manor, with Vi back in her clothes from the day before. Cassandra opened the door and stepped back, clearly not expecting someone to be waiting on her front steps. Vi looked around the councilor and her eyebrows flew up her brow in surprise. “Aunt Sevika?” she asked incredulously. Standing up in steel toed boots, dark leather pants with a few straps holding it together, and a cropped black muscle shirt with her signature dark, dull red and tattered cloak over one shoulder, was her mother’s best friend from when she was alive. “Hey, kid,” she grunted out.

Tethered - Chapter 3 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

The tether between Vi and Caitlyn is tested and experimented on, which results in something about it changing.

I didn't expect to love writing "Tethered" as much as I am! This Arcane bond between Caitlyn and Vi is so much fun to explore as is the more antagonistic relationship between them. An enjoyable deviation from Low Lays the Devil where they're madly in love 😂

Ch. 2 "Tethered" CaitVi Fic

"Normally, stealing from a councilor is a minimum of ten years in Stillwater. However,” she said, ignoring Vi’s choked gasp, “given her age and the fact that she made me aware of Jayce’s illegal research, I have decided to not press charges.” Vander snorted, which obviously threw the councilor off as she raised her brow in surprise at the reaction. “You can’t let word get out that your boy was doing magic with your money and name, you mean, and are hoping for our silence in exchange for her not being carted off to prison,” he stated. Cassandra blinked at his words and Vi could tell she was taken aback at how easily Vander could read in between the lines. She quickly recovered and sat up even straighter, if it were possible. “Yes,” she simply responded. “I would prefer, if possible, to maintain a level of discretion regarding this incident.”

Tethered - Chapter 2 - Phoenix314 - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vander visits Vi at the Kirammans and Vi gets on Caitlyn's nerves.