Author's Note: Sorry for being away for so long! Thanks for all the support these past years and I hope you guys will keep following me and supporting me .

Anyways, another apology is that this will be a short chapter and might be worse than usual but it will be the start of (hopefully) something longer and better than usual. I was simply hoping to re-enter writing with my (now busy) schedule. I have major exams coming up and all the while I was preparing for it so… hope you guys will enjoy this story and in turn, give me some fun and joy reading your reviews(While I drag on with my work :( )! Once again, thanks guys!

Chapter I: Delete

I'll never understand why people fear the shadows. It is always so relaxing and comforting to see the world in darkness. My best friend once told me I was odd for saying things like that. At the time, a part of me agreed. Well, that part has died along with the one I used to call 'Master'.

My acolytes are training well. The shadow will soon embrace them, and I, the leader of this guild of ninjas, will see to it that the Kinkou Order will pay for my banishment.

And a certain someone will be my target practice.

My eyes are closed. Breathe in, breathe out.

The feeling of the air pushing against my loose, white robe.

The sound of the water from the ornate, stone fountain behind me.

Crackling of leaves, dropping from the massive Sakura tree behind me.

The sound of running footsteps.

Wait, footsteps?!

"Shen!"

A light, female voice. Youthful, though not childish.

I already knew who it was before I opened my eyes.

Akali, already in her battle gear, stood before me.

"Akali. What brings you?"

I should've noticed her tension earlier. She never shouted.

"Zed is back. And he's bringing an order."

I could feel the hurt emanating from her features.

She could never put that traitor- No, he is but a wayward friend – down.

"Are we prepared?"

Her worrisome expression told me everything.

"Don't worry. Balance will triumph."

At her reluctant nod, I knew she didn't believe me. If my own friend didn't believe me, I doubt the ninjas under my command would do so either.

As she ran away, probably to prepare our own order, I took a deep breath.

I have to find a more realistic solution.

The sound of a high pitch scream and a cacophony of lightning.

Kennen.

"Shen! Zed is coming for us! He has Akali in hostage!"

"What?!"

Post note: Hope you liked the preview! I'll extend it as soon as possible and I hope you can give me your honest opinions as soon as possible!

Also, would you guys like me to spoil the pairings in the chapter? Please tell me so I can do the necessary for future stories!

P.S. I'll be writing for Starcraft soon as well… and I have to study 10 subjects… blehhhhhhhhh