Vengence (Invite)

The centaur moved swiftly to the archer's position with halberd in hand and his squad of 4 ghost riders behind him, he looked down on the fort and nearly cut down a nearby tree out of rage. These 'Noxians' knew nothing of the city of lies they came from, but no more.

Today he too would be seeking vengeance, vengeance for his people being removed from power and slaughtered by those who held petty grudges against his king.

"Those fools below have no idea what comes for them, are you prepared archer?" He said, still looking down upon the soon to be piles of corpses.

Kahn patrolled the area around the fort that Varus, Hecarim, and Yasuo planned to strike against. He was alone as were most of Zed's trainees. They were to patrol the area and ensure that forces of Ionia remained outside their territory. When the Lotus Hunter came upon Varus alone, he knew the last patrol had failed miserably at their job. He was perched in a tree looking down at the man who had nothing to lose. There was only one reason why he was here, vengeance, concerning. It seems as though his lesson from the Institute taught him nothing, and that his actions could hold grave consequences for the future of Ionia. He observed his fellow Ionian carefully, while remaining still and silent in the tree. It became evident that he was waiting for someone to arrive...who else had he recruited to his cause? Shen? Akali? Kennen? If it was someone from the Kinkou then he would be able to give information directly to that individual, and ensure the rest of Ionia knew of what was going on in the Order of Shadows territory. However, when he heard the sound of a horse's hooves strike the ground, he knew it was not anyone he knew.

No, it was Hecarim! This caused the Lotus Hunter's eyes to widen a bit in surprise, why would he be here and helping Varus. Unless of course, they had made a deal. That seemed to be a logical explanation for the situation he was witnessing. The Lotus Hunter made a silent descent and rested on one of the lower tree branches about ten feet away from the two champions. He would speak to them, but throw his voice elsewhere. He was located about ten feet to their left on the third lowest branch approximately ten feet from the ground. His voice would sound as though he was behind The Shadow of War and Varus. "What have we here? The Shadow of War and The Arrow of Retribution planning a scheme? To slaughter Noxians no less? I must say, I am surprised, but fear not I will not reveal your plans to the enemy." As he spoke he made sure to keep light on his feet in case their reaction was far less than friendly. "I hate Noxians as much as the next guy, but might I suggest you think things through a bit more. Surely, you remember the result of your last massacre on Noxian forces? The same action that caused Noxus to withdraw from the Institute of War? Then it began to pursue its own agenda, and Swain put his mind to thinking five steps ahead of everyone. Even this attack may have been predicted." The ninja allowed his words to sink in for additional weight, watching the reaction of the two champions. Varus in particular, since he was the one he had to convenience. Hecarim could do as he pleased, but representatives of Ionia had to tread lightly.

"Think about it Varus, champion of Ionia, Noxus is no longer bound by the peace that the Institute desires. It would not surprise me if Swain saw this as a declaration of war. He may claim that he is forging a new Noxus, but as you as well as I know, Noxian scum is not above lying. In fact, he may even use this to his advantage and turn this massacre you're about to commit into a new campaign over Ionia. A justified campaign, unlike the previous invasion of Ionia. You would be the cause of it too, and what an image that would be with the Shadow of War himself fighting beside you, a champion of Ionia, mere months after the Shadow Isles invaded Demacia. If Noxian invades with the same force as before? Who will come to Ionia's aid? The Institute? Only after much deliberation. Demacia? After you have sided with one who has invaded them? Of course not! Don't be so blinded by your revenge that you fail to see the consequences of your actions! When fathers lose their daughters and sons to Noxian and Zaunite war machines, they will look to the one who started the war to blame. You. If you do not wish to do it for Ionia, then set your vengeance aside for the fathers who will lose their family for your actions. Surely, you understand their grief at least?" The ninja was growing long-winded, he doubted Varus would listen to all that, but hopefully that would get him to stay his hand for a moment longer. He kept his ears, and eyes open in case they did not appreciate his stance. After a moment of pause he would add one last thing, after all as a ninja he was a master of misdirection.

"Though, if you wish to have Noxian scum die this night, then perhaps I can offer an alternative." The eye uncovered by hair shifted to Hecarim, needless to say The Shadow of War was pivotal in Kahn's plan. After all Hecarim attacking alone could be seen as a random event or a move by the Shadow Isles. If Noxus and the Undead wished to murder each other, Kahn had no problems with that. They could have at it, and fight to the bitter end for all the Kinkou ninja cared. In fact it may force Noxus back to the Institute and restore the balance once more. However another war with Noxus was not something that Kahn wished to be inflicted upon Ionia.