An Inquiry for the Shadows (Invite only)

Kahn heard the guard's footsteps before he heard Zed's. His visible eye opened to see who had entered, and he was greeted with the familiar sight of Zed. Quite possibly the murderer of his clan, friends, and comrades. He felt the hate well up in his heart as it seemed to beat with anger, and it that drumbeat echoed in his ears as well. However, it would be foolish to engage Zed unarmed and in the middle of a guardhouse. So instead Kahn hid the anger with a small smirk under his mask as he took a seat across from Zed. He kept his arms above the table, to indicate that he had not intentions of harming The Master of Shadows.

Then he quickly and calmly responded to his question, "My name is Kahn Hisan, I am here to learn the way of shadows in order. My reason is simple and savage." Now Kahn let the anger he had held in at Zed surge across his face. To indicate he was still rather bitter with whatever was done to him. Revenge, for what was done to me four years ago." Kahn's visible eye never left Zed's crimson gaze. The Lotus Hunter wondered if Zed would recognize him or the name, if so the ex-Kinkou readied himself for any attack the Master of Shadow might plan.

Kahn was about to reply when he heard the slightest sound of metal scraping against metal. Whoever, made such a weapon was skilled, as the sound was almost unnoticeable it would take keen hearing to here about it. Kahn's visible eye widened a bit and eyed Zed. The ninja paused for a moment waiting for Zed to do something, but then answered his questions.

"I think you know very well who has wronged me, on a rather personal level. The Kinkou, specifically the triumvirate." He elaborated with a venomous tone, he decided it was better not to mention their names, "I was support on one of their little missions, it turned out it was a trap. I was captured, and they could have saved me....they just kept running. They were far to precious to the order to dare, and risk their life for a comrade. Perhaps the worst part of it was the fact that they didn't even come back to see if I was dead. Needless to say our original quarry had a little fun with me." Kahn said as he moved the hair out of the way of the other eye. The eye itself was not injured, but it interrupted a long vertical scar. Then the ex-kinkou ninja gestured to the bandages on his arm before unraveling them. Scars covered a majority of skins, signifying he had been tortured.

"I think you get the point, but I managed to escape. Then for four years, I focused on honing my skills....and getting revenge on all the guards who were a part of our quarry's vanguard. Now I am coming the last row of the harvest, and I intend to make the triumvirate reap what they have sowed. It was then that I heard of your attack and success, so I figured the best way to achieve my revenge would be to come and learn under you, Master of Shadows. " Granted Kahn had revised a few words for the story to make it sound so much worse than what it actually was, and perhaps to hide his purpose. Now he kept an eye on Zed, and focused on him. Not just waiting for a reply, but planning out his counterattack should he prove hostile, after all he had his weapon drawn.

Kahn's muscle tensed at the sound of the blade being unsheathed and half of his mind was screaming at him to pick up the chair and take the first strike. Then escape as fast as he could. However, patience was the better virtue to his goal, so he remained seated. Instead he focused on answering Zed's question, and pondered for a moment. He would rather not reveal too much, but he knew this information would come out one way or another.

"I haven't really thought it that far out yet, but I think I might be able to give a better answer, if you answer my questions." He stated before holding up 2 fingers, "First it is my understanding that you killed any Kinkou ninja once you returned, that means my clan fought you as well. Did any of them pose a challenge? I personally doubt it, I was the best my clan had to offer. Second, did you happen to spare any of the younger students? Particularly around the ages of six to eight?" The Lotus Hunter asked curious to the Master of Shadow's answers.

It seems as though his questions had suddenly concerned Zed, as he was now scrapping one of his blades across the bottom of the table. It seems he had struck a nerve or now Zed did not trust his previous answer, but he needed to remain calm. A arrogant attitude would only lead to more trouble, Zed clearly did not like to be questioned. "Family, specifically my little sister, Rikako Hisan, if you are wondering why I asked it's because she was around that age. I was curious if you had killed her, which would be a shame in my own opinion, as I believe she had talent....maybe enough to surpass my own. Talent that will remain untapped if she is with my clan or the Kinkou, after all isn't that what your order is all about? Tapping into one's true strength?"

Kahn noted Zed's bluntness with his question about the Lotus Hunter's intent, so he let his anger rise again, "As I told you. Revenge against the triumvirate! And perhaps against the entire Kinkou if they failed to make my clan strong enough to survive without me. They abandon their allies and let those that still trust them rot in their own ignorance. I'm surprised no one else has challenged them sooner. Of course, I think you've done more than a satisfactory job putting them in their place."

Kahn's eyes widened at the fact she may be here, but then Zed laid down his conditions. Well there was no backing out now, and this would move him closer to his sister and his goal. Kahn understood the fact that he must achieve his place in the order, so he may see his sister, and to build Zed's trust with him.

"Yes, I understand." Kahn paused for a moment before continuing, "I understand, Master Zed. Whatever you order it will be done with the utmost efficiency. Give me a name and they will die, that I can promise you." He said confidently and with no hesitation.

Ah...here was the cold and merciless Zed that he had been expecting for quite sometime. To keep family separated, but for what purpose? To build a stronger barrier between him and his younger sister? Perhaps, but he would have to play the game to get what he really desired.

"I understand, Master Zed, do not worry. I shall wait till you deem me worthy to meet my sibling. Is there any training regimen that I need to be aware of for newly recruited? Any specific person that I must seek?" Kahn inquired wanting to know all the details of his new life with Zed's order.