Sorry this has not been updated for some times guys but between work and other things I don't really get to much time to write. Also, with all the fanfic that I get to read I get lost in thought often of what I could write and forget about my own story. So while I am working on the next chapter I have brought a bit of editing to the table and fix a bit of grammatical errors in my writing and some of the glitchiness out of the up loading. It hates "X" for some reason. Always thanks everyone for the reviews and the Favs. Please be patience as I work on the next chapter for a bit. Just got back from deployment in the middle-east, so things are a little crazy but as always thanks to everyone for the support and good stories to read while I was out there.

Chapter 1

After a long few days of travel, Sorin had finally reached the front gates of The Institute of War. As he walked into the main foyer he was approached by a very familiar face. "Master Lee Sin", Sorin said with a bow and somewhat reserved excitement, "it has been a long time."

"That is has", Lee Sin said with an equally humble bow but not as deep for being his superior, "Have you made yourself ready for your Judgment?" Lee Sin said with an unchanged expression on his face.

"Yes Master, I have done what you have told me and over this past year I have come to realize that my past was neither my fault nor my decision to make." Sorin said with an equally straight demeanor. Even if his Teacher was blind he still knew that he could pick up on the slightest change in body position and tone.

"This is good to hear my son." said Lee Sin with a small tone of approval in his voice. "Did you also make peace with who and what you are?"

"Yes Master, I would like your permission to continue on my life's journey from out side you wing." He said with a very humble and controlled tone. "I would like to go on with my Judgment now if you would accompany me."

"My son," Lee Sin said with a small pause "You have been a good student, a great warrior, and have become an even wiser man because of it. I would be honored to go with you to your judgment…" the master stopped his words but then proceeded "but only after I have given you your new title."

"Yes, Master" Sorin said as he went to a knee and bowed his head. He had only done this once before: when Lee Sin gave him his status as a student.

Lee Sin Stood over Sorin, put his hand on his shoulder and spoke. "Sorin, son of Ionia" At this there were people in the foyer who stopped and watch the ceremony, "protector of the weak, and seeker wisdom, may you always keep the people and minds of our nation safe. May your heart and mind always work as one and be there to guide you in times of need."

Sorin could feel as the few Champions and Summoners around him were looking straight at him and his once master.

Lee Sin finished in a booming voice, "Now rise! Sorin, The Mind's Bender"

At this Sorin stood and a few of the people in the crowd clapped softly but there were a few that gave a respectful bow to the newly titled ninja. He instantly saw that the ones bowing with purple robes, obviously Summoners with red, white, and black trim where from Ionia. Also, what he did not expect to see was Irelia and Karma. Members of his Ionia hierarchy, standing by some pillars, a bit off set to the left of his old Master. They were giving a very small bow as well but with a smile on each of their faces.

As the claps paused and the bows stopped the people began to move in and out of the foyer fluidly again. The now party of three looked at the newly title warrior and began to walk him down to the Judgment Chambers.

As they turned Karma tilted her head slightly and asked, "Why did it take you so long to finally decide to come join us?" asking in a curious but genuine tone.

Sorin feeling a little drawn back by the question said quietly, "I was taking time to forgive and reflect." He said with a somewhat force smile.

Karma now probing for more, "What is it about your past that you blamed yourself for." Feeling a small hand brush her arm she looked to her right.

Irelia spoke up and looked at Karma with irritation in her voice, "Karma I know that you long for history on all Ionias but some would be better left in the past for the individual and not for nosey little mage." She finished looking back at Sorin with an approving smile.

Lee Sin spoke up, "You two still just like to make a mess of things when you are together." talking to them with an almost fatherly tone. "With all the training you two have, I would think that something would have clicked; to not be so forward and show a little tact." Both of the women becoming a little red now, Sorin trying to hide his small laugh, enjoying himself, from watching two on the best fighters in all of Ionia being silenced by a blind monk.

As they neared the end of the hallway Sorin could see a most of the doors had small wooden frames with open doors that swung into the rooms. That is why a much bigger door with a silver frame and what seemed like two large gems of purple and blue for doors stood out to him. As they approached Lee Sin stopped and talked with another purple robed man.

The robed man looked at Lee Sin and then at Sorin, "You may choose one of your companions to enter with you if you want. The Judgment process can be very… intense… even for the strongest of minds."