Minoryu sat cross legged in one of the gardens in the Temple of Shadows.
The morning light did him good, although it was weakened by the aura of darkness. Minoryu had lived too long with the Kinkou to revel in the darkness as others did. He accepted the shadows as his path. His path...It had been a long time since he had his focus. Not since they had routed the Kinkou who had been too blind to see the Shadows as a path as strong...no...stronger than theirs. Balance was too blind, too constrictive. Which defeated the point. Balance needed to be open-minded.
"How can a style of martial art be against the balance? It is the person, not the art, that fights the balance." Minoryu had said all those years ago when Zed was made to leave. Minoryu had left a few days later.
Zed had found him then in his moment of confusion and they had talked about what Zed had seen within the 'box'. Shadows were not so evil as to be purged. The Shadows were a absence of light, created by light. How can this be so wrong to the Kinkou? If the shadows are not to blame then it had to be the Kinkou, and thus Minoryu gave himself to his new mentor.
They had worked to build an order to rival the Kinkou, and forged an army.
But now what? So many of their warriors lost and the ones they had left lacked the right focus...if any.
Minoryu's thoughts drifted to the girl so set on defending that reporter, that she had almost attacked their Noxian guests. Upstart and completely lacking in focus. Why had she been accepted into the Order? Who let her in? The Order needed to be united, now more than ever, but a force of chaos was in their ranks. The Freljordians let the weak die, so why not cut away the corrupted bits of the Order? What is left would be united and stronger for it.
However, this was a matter to discuss with Sensei. Minoryu had chosen this spot for another reason besides the scenery. Zed often walked through this garden to get from his bedroom to the library. Zed could not miss him.
Post by Master of Shadows on Apr 7, 2013 17:00:00 GMT -5
Zed walked his usual path to the library, having exited his bedroom. He reveled in the morning shadows, one of his favorite times of the day. Everything started now, the shadows were long and deep, the day began anew. However Zed could tell something was different even before he reached the garden, there was a disturbance.
Fully armored, Zed stopped on the path halfway through the garden, "Minoryu, something troubles you, speak your mind." Said Zed, Minoryu was an actual friend to him, not just a fellow ninja. His opinion mattered a great deal of the time, he was Zed's right hand for a reason. He knew something was troubling his fellow ninja, he turned to face him and made a gesture for Minoryu to rise.
Shadow people follow him everywhere he goes. Looking over his shoulder, the paranoia flows.
Post by Master of Shadows on Apr 7, 2013 21:59:09 GMT -5
Zed looked at Minoryu intensely, wondering what the undiscip-... Kuromei. Zed understood Minoryu's questions, they were all valid, "Kuromei does not weaken us, yes she is foolish at times but she has her uses. She breathes in this temple because I say she can and her purpose is to serve the Order. I have been thinking of ways to make her more compliant as of late, she worries me at times with her disregard for authority." Zed commented
Zed had thought of many ways to deal with Sky, everywhere from the brutal to the civilized. No matter what way he had to deal with her soon, Minoryu's irritation was evidence to prove this.
Shadow people follow him everywhere he goes. Looking over his shoulder, the paranoia flows.
"If she should do something to offend the Noxians, would you hold them back and shatter this alliance? This 'Kuromei" will betray you at her first chance. She lacks respect for the path and for the goals of our order. Her body screams arrogance and defiance. Sensei, I know nothing of this creature called 'Kuromei' but she is nothing compared to HER. Kuromei lacks the strength and devotion that SHE had." Minoryu said keeping his gaze on the floor.
Post by Master of Shadows on Apr 7, 2013 22:43:41 GMT -5
One of Zed's arm-blades shot out, remaining open for a few seconds before he retracted it. His red eyes flaring out, casting a deep crimson light onto Minoryu, "Even you should know better than to mention her Minoryu, had it been anyone else I would have had their head." Zed growled, anger clear in his voice.
The rage soon passed, Zed grew calm again, "She has her purpose, and she will fulfill it, I know who she is and who she isn't. If the need arise I will deal with her personally, unless you would want to seeing as you are so eager." Said Zed
Shadow people follow him everywhere he goes. Looking over his shoulder, the paranoia flows.
The unsheathing and re-sheathing of the arm-blades did not cause Minoryu to flinch. If his master had wanted him dead, the blow would meet no resistance.
"So you will it, so it shall be, Sensei." Minoryu coldly stated. "Should you ask me to bring you any head, I will. Even my own."
"What of the Noxians? I saw their commander from far off felling trees older than I with a single punch. Strong allies... and powerful foes. What is your will regarding them? What may I know of your plan?"
Minoryu had one other thing he wanted to ask, but he knew better. Many of those lost in the massacre had been Southern Ionians who had lost families to the Noxians. Conveniently, they were not able to voice complaints about the Alliance. A loss that extreme could be remedied, but only with Noxian aid. Everyone was better off with those souls lost to the shadows. The Order had gained more than it had lost and the Noxians had gained as well. It was a wise decision to make if it was. There was no good to come from prying.
Post by Master of Shadows on Apr 8, 2013 18:12:25 GMT -5
Zed did not doubt what Minoryu said, although he had no intentions of asking for his head. Zed began debating whether or not to inform Minoryu of the plan or even small parts of it. Minoryu might be his right hand but he still felt he should keep this between him and the general, "You need not fear the Noxians, when it comes to such an alliance the Grand General is a man of his word. They are strong allies, and they will have their uses when the time comes. They are willing to help us with all our endeavors it seems, perhaps even the Kinkou or at least what's left of it."
Secrets kept are weapons wasted. However that did not apply to this case, Minoryu would only learn the full picture if he truly needed to know. Not because Zed distrusted him but he felt that any mistake between Swain and him could be perilous.
Shadow people follow him everywhere he goes. Looking over his shoulder, the paranoia flows.
Minoryu visibly shifted. Minoryu did not wish to discuss this...weakness.
"I lack focus, Sensei. Ever since we took the Temple...I have lacked the drive that I had. I know the Kinkou are still a threat, but... They seem petty. My mind wanders and my meditation has not helped. Who am I to slay for our order? Who am I to convert? Who do I deceive? Who do I save? What do I do?"
Post by Master of Shadows on Apr 9, 2013 17:39:18 GMT -5
"For now my friend, you will continue about your normal duties, the time of action is not now. It is soon, but not now. Minoryu, I'm afraid there is nothing to do but broaden our forces, build not destroy. You must wait, be patient and you will be rewarded." Zed spoke in a calm voice with much authority. He was practically dismissing Minoryu at this point. He could not truly comfort him, but Zed was going to talk with Kuromei, something had to be done about her behavior.
Shadow people follow him everywhere he goes. Looking over his shoulder, the paranoia flows.
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