Shen watches the dark screen patiently expecting something to happen through Madoc's eyes, but minutes become hours and Shen directs his attention towards the lone tree in the backyard. While observing the decorated tree with an endless horizon behind it, Shen started to feel strangely tired and a strong urge to close his eyes. Before falling into a deep slumber, he could feel a blanket cover his shoulders as well as a pat on the back. The very next moment Shen opens his eyes, he was in the same location as Madoc, lying on the wooden floor boards in nothing but his underwear. Skeptical and more or less relieved, the Eye of Twilight investigates his surroundings to find that the weapons room has yet to be discovered by Zed's underlings. Inspecting his body once more, he confirms that he is definitely back to normal and the training that was done during the whole fiasco carried over, meaning those several months weren't a complete waste.

Shen lets out a sigh then focuses his gaze towards a new set of armor. His new outfit was more fitting than his previous, making him feel more like a tank with the extra armor. The only thing missing was his blades that were currently displayed in Zed's collection of weaponry of defeated foes. Though he had the element of surprise to carry out a crippling sneak attack, Shen knew it was in his best interest to return to his comrades as soon as possible not to mention he needed to clear his thoughts. Sticking to the shadows, taking out operatives of the dark arts one by one, Shen eventually reaches his swords and escapes without fail. The night provided cover for the ninja all the way to his current stay in an isolated part of Ionia where Akali and Kennen were resting peacefully.

Upon reaching the cabins each housing a shadow warrior, Shen quietly walks into his cabin to find it well kept thanks to Akali. He should known, Shin was there helping her. Hanging his swords and armor, he walks over his bathroom to enjoy a well-deserved dip in his natural onsen. This gave him time to think about his next course of action. He found no need to find the culprit, though he could easily deduce the one responsible was a mage and the fact it was related to animals, it was most likely Lulu. So far the most important task at hand was informing the League and his teammates of his return, but the crucial moment is to convince them that he was off training. Admitting that he was turned into a stray animal and then taken in by multiply females who took him into the bath would be a bad idea.

Finally retreating to bed, Shen falls asleep once more. Like many nights, Shen never dreams, but rests his eyes for what feels like seconds then opens them to a new day. Though his absence lasted several months, he didn't act as though he missed anything unlike Akali and Kennen who froze in shock when everyone walked out their cabins. After an awkward greeting exchange, Shen told his fake story in which his comrades readily believed. Kennen looked visibly relieved, but Akali on the other appeared somewhat lifeless. When he asked Kennen, Kennen mentions Akali having a pet, but it went missing. Shen easily figured out who went missing then confronts his teammate about it.

"Clear your mind of any distractions, Akali." Shen commands her, placing a large hand on her shoulder.

"I will try, Shin." She says in a sluggish tone, still tired from the countless matches she had the day before.

"It's Shen, but more importantly I advise you to rest."

"Huh? Oh okay, then excuse me." Akali nods her head and returns to bed, leaving the other Kinkou warriors behind.

"Shen, what's with the new armor?" Kennen asks as they head towards the Institute of War.

"I requested this from a blacksmith. My original armor was suffering from excessive wear."

"Well, it's good to have you back."

"I appreciate the concern."

Upon reaching their destination to attend a match, Shen would occasionally catch a glimpse of a missing poster. Wanting to pay no mind, champions such as Sona, Nami and Sokara made it hard considering the heavy aura of depression hovering over them; "Was losing a stray animal that disheartening?" says the Eye of Twilight. Walking further through the institute, Shen passed by Caitlyn, Fiora and Ashe who appeared less merciful than normal, perhaps the change was brought on by the thought that someone stole their pet, but he had no time to ponder. Shen then bumps into the final person who owned a Kinkou animal, Ahri.

"Ah, Shen. Heard you went missing for a couple months. Love the new look."

"Yes, I was undergoing training and..."

"Nice story, anyway I was wondering if you saw a wolf cub with a white fur and... in fact he took after your Blood Moon armor set."

"Unfortunately, no."

"I guessed as much, five months and still nothing. I'm more desperate than the guys who tried to get with me during Valentine's. Speaking of which, you missed out on the fun."

"I don't do 'fun'."

"It's a joke."

"I don't do those either."

"Thanks for reminding me, anyway keep a look out."

Ahri sets out and Shen continues through the halls with Kennen when they are suddenly teleported to the Crystal Scar. Prepared for battle, Shen looks over to his teammates to see Kennen, Caitlyn, Ahri and...LULU!

Feeling his heart sink a little, Shen quickly regained his composure before the match started. Going top solo, Shen holds his own for the moment until he senses a teammate in danger. Using Stand United, he teleports to where the Fae Sorceress was currently under attack by Miss Fortune and Ezreal. Though the control point was lost, Lulu still felt the need to use magic to slow down the pursuers. Shen was being used as a shield as Lulu fires off a series of glitterlances to slow down the enemy. Another spell is shot off and Shen suddenly finds himself in a place he never thought he would return to.

"Welcome back Shen. It hasn't even been a day yet." Shen's father greets him, sitting at a table in a familiar living room.

Shen groans as he falls on his back in the yard then finds that the tree that held the pieces of paper gone. "What's happening and how much longer will this go on?", were questions clouding Shen's mind.

Back at the Crystal Scar, the match is called to an abrupt end when the presence of the Eye of Twilight disappeared completely. Lulu then wonders about the cardboard box that mysteriously appeared that took the place of Shen due to an error on her part. The opposing team had already returned to the institute, but Lulu's team was curious about what had become of Shen as well as the box that made a series of groans and whines. Caitlyn was the first to step close to the box, causing it to settle down, then two little legs in equally small boots rip through the bottom of the box lifting the container. Bewildered by this sight, everyone just looks at each other in silence then turned their gaze back to the box when a pair of tiny hands pop through the front and starts running towards Caitlyn. While dragging the other end of the box, the hands finally latch onto the leg of the sheriff of Piltover.

"Okay, what's in the box?" Caitlin asks herself as she bends down to open the lid.