Riven sat by the fire with her arms stretched out feeling the pleasant warmth emanating from the crimson flames. Not far away Yone was leaning against a tree, half sitting and drinking silently. He noticed Riven staring at him and offered his flask hastily. She shook her head.

"I was just wondering why you stayed."

He nodded slowly as a response and hesitated.

"Well...actually I'd like to ask something."

Riven tensed and held her breath. Maybe it was a mistake to let him this close to her. Yone leaned forward, a trace of excitement flashing in his eyes. "Can I?"

"It depends" the words just came by themselves. He raised an eyebrow and searched her face, obviously suspecting she was hiding something. She let out a breath she had been holding and shrugged. "I don't talk to strangers much" she tried her best to sound casual "besides you are just drunk and pinned yourself on me."

Yone straightened and his expression darkened "Who says I can't handle my drink" he sounded a bit offended. He then gazed at the fire, sitting there silently, momentarily lost in thoughts. When he spoke he had a serious tone.

"I'm looking for someone from Noxus... he was in Ionia during the invasion and caused me a bit of a trouble."

Riven frowned, being unable to answer immediately. She was perfectly aware of the damage Noxus had done to Ionia, yet it was unusual for an Ionian to come this far hunting down an enemy. The nation as a whole was the most peaceful one out there. At least now she had a clue why this man was following her even if she could guess earlier.

"It was war...everyone did as they had been ordered...I don't think revenge is a true solution." she said carefully.

"You don't understand this" his voice shook slightly, anger building up "It's not only about revenge, I was acc..."

He was cut off by a blood-curdling scream. They both jumped to their feet and rushed towards the source of the voice, blades in hand. They came across a small girl, hanging on to her mother's long skirt, her face wet with tears. The woman wrapped her arms around her protectively and they backed a few steps. At their feet lay a man motionlessly bleeding out. The three of them were surrounded by a group of bandits, one of them holding out a sword covered in fresh blood.

"I hate repeating myself so hand over your money already" he demanded. Yone stepped between him and the family. "Get lost" he said firmly.

The bandits burst out in uncontrollable laughter.

"Who do you think you are rat?!" he motioned at the others, indicating the difference in numbers "I think it's us in command."

Riven instinctively stepped closer to Yone and raised her sword. Another wave of laughter roared through the gang.

"Hey kitty, you wanna play too?" Riven was about to answer with a stab but Yone was faster. He cut the man's arm, making him drop the sword and crouch down, clutching the wound. He was met with a sharp kick on the head and landed on the ground unconscious. The others quickly had weapons in hand ready. Four men went for Yone straight away, aiming their blades at existential points. He dodged the first three blows with ease, dashing around the enemy, leaving them dumbfound trying to keep up with his insane speed. The fourth strike, however, was precise, threatening to stab his heart. It was blocked in mid-air by Riven's blade, the clattering sound echoing in the night. Yone locked eyes with her momentarily then with a grin he leapt to the remaining bandits. Riven did the same and they fought, all the while watching each other's back. But then...

"Another step and she dies" an enemy lifted the little girl high, grabbing on her collar with one hand, holding a knife at her throat with the other. Shock distorted her face as tears streamed down from her wide eyes. Her mother gasped, covering her mouth with both hands, trembling. Riven gritted her teeth and lowered her sword infuriated. She detested dirty tricks such as this. Yone, however, took a few steps closer to the scene. Riven gave him a warning look but he ignored her. The bandit flashed his knife threateningly in the moonlight.

"I wasn't kidding. Or do you want this brat dead?"

Yone stopped, his hand still gripping the hilt of his sword. A few moments of heavy silence. He then seemed to tense and with a sudden movement he cut with his sword in the air shouting "Aseryo!" A gust of wind burst out from the direction of the cut, knocking off the abductor and the girl. The bandit tried to recover but before he could sit up Yone was already above him and stab him in the chest. The remaining bandits gave up and ran away.

"Thank you again" said the woman with teary eyes. Yone simply nodded. They were standing at the entrance of an infirmary where Yone had escorted the mother and her daughter. The first rays of the rising sun filtered through the curtains. He couldn't stay much longer, Riven stayed behind saying she would wait for him till he comes back. These people should be fine, their physical injuries weren't severe. Yone took a last glance at the girl lying unconsciously in her bed and wished her the best to recover from the loss of her father. He closed the door and headed back to where Riven was. Or at least should have been. There was no trace of her left behind. Yone sighed exasperated, feeling like an idiot. He sat down on a rock wearily with his flute in his hand. The chill dawn air was soon filled with a sorrowful tune.