User:ThatDevilGuy/Stories/Archive

Here lies an archive for all of my original (and unfinished) stories. Read if you wish to see how much my writing has changed. Or at your own leisure.

Chapter One: The Mask of Life
Nalek awoke. Where was he? All he remembered was, nothing.

"He has awoken," boomed a huge blue and gold figure.

"Where am I?", Nalek questioned.

"You are safe," spoke yet another huge figure.

"At least let him breathe in peace," ordered yet another figure. The two huge beings moved aside to reveal what looked like, a Toa.

The Toa carried a spiked mace, and a shield. She looked like a Toa of Water. But Nalek had learned not to judge by appearance.

"As awkward as it may sound, we need your mask," said the blue Toa, "urgently."

Nalek didn't respond right away. He thought it sounded very awkward. "You can have my mask, but only after allot of explaining."

After a long silence, the blue Toa spoke; "Very well, I am Helryx. This is Botar," she gestured to the golden giant, "and "Ancient"," she gestured to the other giant. "We are from the Order of Mata Nui."

5 years later

Nalek walked along the shore with his Matoran companion. The island looked peaceful, he knew it wouldn't be for long if the attack Helryx planned went right.

A group of Klakk flew above, making shapes in the sky. That was the signal.

Nalek ran as fast as he could towards the city. Surprisingly, Nalu kept up with him.

Botar had saw the signal too, he had already began counting. He had to give the Toa of Life a head start.

"...8, 9, 10!" Botar gave the word to open fire.

There was a huge bang, and lots of screaming. Nalek knew what he must do next. Somehow, he must go to the chaos centre of the city, and steal their most prized possession, an Olmak.

Nalek and Nalu found it rather easy to get to the city centre. A bit too easy.

The Matoran were running in all directions, some even towards the attack itself. They all appeared to fleeing from the centre of the city.

A huge green and black Makuta stepped forward. With one blast from his Shadow Staff, the Toa of Life was unconscious.

Nalu knew what to do next, he just hoped that Botar did too.

Botar knew something was wrong. They should be out by now.

He told a few Order of Mata Nui agents to go and investigate. They returned not even in five minutes, carrying a unconscious Toa, and a green Makuta.

"The Matoran already had it handled," said one of the agents.

Nalu walked over proudly, 'don't get too cocky,' he told the Matoran, 'the mission isn't over yet.'

"What do you mean?", asked Nalu as his chest deflated.

"He means," spoke Vicoran with spite, "that you still have to get away from here!"

Neither Botar, nor Nalu knew what he meant. That was until the one hundred Rakshire had turned up.

Chapter Two: Decisions
Botar had already began calculating ways he could escape. So far, he had come up with nothing.

"I will let you leave on one condition," slyly spoke the Makuta, "I use the Olmak, and you can negotiate with my sons."

"No," said Botar firmly before Nalu could say anything, "we will not let you leave."

As the last word left Botar's mouth, Vicoran made his move. He threw the Order of Mata Nui agents at Nalu and blasted Botar semi-unconscious with his Shadow Staff.

He created a portal with the Olmak before discarding it and saying, "now, you know why Mata Nui chose me to be his loyal servant." He smiled victoriously, "I always find a way to win."

After he left, all of the Rakshire vanished into the wind.

"At least he left the Olmak," said Nalu cautiously, trying not to set off Botar's temper.

He did.

“Nalek? Nalek? Are you there?” spoke a strange, misty voice.

“Who are you?” Nalek managed to mouth. The voice seemed to hear him.

“Go! Run!” the voice sounded fearful, rushing a response from Nalek.

“What?” Nalek didn’t understand. The voice was so calm a second ago.

“Wake up, and run…” the voice faded out with the last word, and Nalek awoke.

He was surrounded by thousands upon thousands of Skadi warriors. All facing him. They were chanting something.

“Run!” the voice was back in Nalek’s head. But it spoke sharply this time, with more authority.

Nalek’s vision blurred, and then turned black.

When Nalek awoke for the second time in one day, he was in a prison cell. Thick stone walls surrounded him, and the scent of decaying matter reeked.

“Where am I?” questioned the Toa of Life.

“Do not speak,” replied a voice Nalek had never heard before, “or I will slit your throat.”

Nalek decided not to speak for the time being. Not until he knew who are where this character was.

“You bear the Mask of Life.” although it was more a statement than question, Nalek nodded.

“You could easily get us out of here,” the voice spoke with slight excitement.

When Nalek didn’t say anything, the voice continued, “I will make a deal with you then, you get me out of here, and I will serve for the rest of my puny life.” Nalek doubted that the creature would stay and be noble to its word, but he gave it a chance.

“If you are willing,” Nalek said. He planned to use this bargain to his advantage.

Chapter Three: Do or Die
Nalek used his Life powers to demolish the wall. He secretly turned them into Protodytes. He had to keep the Skakdi prisoner thinking that he was ahead of Nalek.

A loud gun sounding bang echoed the war zone. Oscuro stood victorious on a small hill. He had shot down a Skakdi trying to escape its prison cell. Oscuro saw a golden Toa in the same cell. He wondered what he was doing in there. His thoughts were interrupted.

“Nice shot brother,” complimented an orange flying Toa.

“I’m not your brother,” said a slightly annoyed Oscuro.

“Oh come on!” Gunji said deflated, “it was just a complement.”

“But were not brothers,” Oscuro made a mental note to avoid conversations with Gunji in the future.

“Technically, but-”

Gunji was cut off by a huge bulking figure, whose voice was just as menacing. “Silence. Gunji, you know what to do. Oscuro, cover him.”

Nalek couldn’t believe his eyes. The Skakdi that was with him moments before had just been shot right it middle of his forehead. Nalek saw his killer standing on a small raised hill.

An orange Toa flew towards Nalek, as did the Skakdi’s killer. Nalek ran out of the cell and down towards the now running Skakdi killer. Without warning the orange Toa shot at Nalek. Luckily, he was missing on purpose. Swords clashed with Nalek met up with the dark-coloured Toa.

Nalek made the first offensive move. He swung at the Toa’s legs. He was quickly countered but a blow to his shoulder. Things are going to rough, thought Nalek.

That moment of distraction gave the Toa the advantage he wanted. With another blow to his side, Nalek was on the ground.

The two Toa continued towards the Skakdi fort.

Nalu shot rapidly at the incoming Skakdi while Botar teleported ahead of them. Once Botar had retrieved the Mask of Dimensional Travelling, they could leave with Nalek. Vicoran had set a Skakdi ship to intercept the Order’s when they were heading for Stelt.

Just as Botar picked up the mask, to Toa appeared at the scene attacking Botar. Nalu started to counter attack, while Botar teleported away, injured badly.

A dark armed Toa moved up to Nalu and drew his sword. Nalu accepted the challenge by drawing his own Electro Spear. The Toa swiped, and Nalu fell back. He rose his sword to finish the battle.

“No!” screamed the charging Toa of Life.

The Toa immediately turned around and fought off Nalek. This time Nalek knew that the Toa was a skilled fighter. It was by far the hardest fight Nalek had had in a while.

The two Toa duelled swords, neither giving up ground.

“Who are you?” Nalek managed to say in between counter attacks.

The Toa was silent at first, but then he revealed himself to Nalek. “Oscuro’s the name, nice and easy to remember.”

At first Nalek didn’t know what he meant, but when Oscuro parried Nalek’s hardest blow, he explained again. “Because it means darkness,” he continued.

The two Toa left empty handed – they planned to try and track Botar.

“Remember young Toa of Life,” Oscuro spoke to Nalek, “this isn’t over. It’s just begun.”

Nalek knew that those words could be interpreted into many things. Most of which Nalek didn’t like. Most.

Present day.

Nalek walked around the ruins of what was once a Skakdi fortress. Over 10 years ago, on this very island, Nalek encountered two strange Toa warriors. One of them was called Oscuro, and he had promised to return. Nalek couldn’t wait any longer.

Chapter Four: The Darkness in Life
Nalek heard the wind stir and the sea moan. He knew Oscuro was coming. He readied his blade in case of a surprise.

At that same moment, the heavens cracked as a huge being teleported in front of Nalek. He instantly got in a defensive position before examinating his foe.

The huge being turned around to reveal Oscuro. The battle had begun.

Each time their swords clash a bolt of lightning would smash into the ground. This fight was going to destroy the island. Nalek had the upper hand. Occasionally he would use his Life powers to fuse the rock to Oscuro’s feet. He couldn’t do this forever though. One of them would get tired, and then the other would go in for the kill.

Tomoe quickly left the boat. To the Toa of Stone’s surprise, Tomoe had already entered the thick forest before he got out of the boat.

Cien ran into the thick forest, jumping and weaving around trees and vines. He easily caught up to Tomoe.

It didn’t take the two long before they entered a plain. Nothing could be seen except for the two fighting figures in the middle of the vast desert.

A huge bucking figure similar to Botar teleported in front of them. He instantly grabbed the two and teleported back to the fighting figures.

Cien tried to fight the Botar-like figure, but was thrown to the ground.

Nalek saw Tomoe and Cien getting thrown about by the Botar-like figure. This gave Oscuro a moment of advantage.

He swung his blade down on the Toa’s shoulder. Before Oscuro could strike again Nalek destroyed his weapon and gun. Trying change the battle into a fist fight didn’t last. With a flick of Nalek’s wrist, Oscuro was unconscious after losing his breath.

“Let’s make a deal,” boomed the Botar-like figure.

“Go ahead,” said Tomoe, almost out of breath.

“We will let you proceed to Furro, if you give us something in return.”

“Name your price,” Tomoe sounded a little too mellow.

“His life!” yelled Oscuro after recovering his breath. He was pointing at Nalek.

“That’s not negotiable,” said Cien.

“Then we’ll take yours,” said the Botar-like figure as he grabbed Cien and held his hands behind his back.

Cien struggled, but remained in his grasp. Without warning, Oscuro put on the Olmak that he had hidden behind his back, and conjured up a dimensional gate.

The Botar-like figure threw Cien into it before Oscuro closed it.

“Nooo!” screamed Tomoe as he reached for the Toa Olmak of Stone. He was too late.

“We will make a deal with you,” pleaded Nalek.

The Botar-like figure looked at Oscuro for a second, before agreeing.

Nalek jumped through the dimension gate. The agreement was that Oscuro and the Botar-like figure would follow. He didn’t intend to keep that promise.

With only a fraction of his power, Nalek shot a beam of lightning through the gate. It hit the Olmak and shattered it, closing the dimension gate. He could see Oscuro reaching for his gun, but by the time he fired, the gate was well and truly gone.

Chapter One: Revenge
Oscuro shrieked as the Olmak was destroyed. With a fraction of his powers Nalek had shattered it into millions of pieces, leaving Oscuro and “Fast-Mover” behind.

“We’re leaving,” Oscuro announced. He knew his leader wouldn’t be happy.

After being teleported to their current headquarters, Oscuro walked into the Skakdi-built building without fear. He was going to confront a very angry Artakha Fighters’ leader.

“Master won’t pleased with you,” said a Makuta that Oscuro found annoying.

“No one asked you,” he replied sternly.

“Just saying,” Tryx said shrugging.

“You let him escape?” screamed the very angry Artakha Fighters’ leader.

“He used his Life powers! How were we meant to stop that?”

“You should’ve seen it coming.”

“We proposed the deal. We were the ones who were most likely to break it.”

With an ear shattering roar, Oscuro’s leader gestured him to leave. He left quickly without a touch of regret.

As he walked down the stairs in the hallway, Oscuro thought of a way he could seek revenge on Nalek. He required allot of assistance though. But it would be worth it.

A fire crackled in the silence after Oscuro asked a very savage Makuta for a favour. They had decided to meet at the middle of night in a forest Oscuro hadn’t heard of before.

“I will consider it. Only if you keep your side of the bargain,” spoke the Makuta.

“Of course, Uini,” said Oscuro reassuringly.

“You cannot betray a traitor. I hope you know that.”

Without another word said, Oscuro and Uini went their separate ways. They would be meeting again shortly if they both kept to their word. One of them would not.

It was early in the morning. Oscuro walked out of the building. In moments it would be destroyed. Crushed beyond repair. Constantly moving bases was getting to be a pain. But if it meant keeping the organization a secret, it was necessary.

A roar of pain filled the air. Oscuro was the first of the members to see what caused the caused the noise. A giant Rahi was writhing in pain on the ground, screaming. A black and gold warrior was standing beside it with a blade extended from his right arm. The warrior’s name was Jartus. He was recruited to the group only days before the Nalek incident.

Most of the members walked away, seeing as it was only a Rahi screaming and not something to be excited over. Tryx and Gunji remained beside Oscuro. Tryx put his hand on Oscuro’s shoulder.

“They grow up so fast don’t they?” The message seemed pointless to any else, but it hide a snide comment.

Oscuro had trained Jartus as soon as he joined the Artakha Fighters. He had taught him how to dodge and parry better. He quickly out grew Oscuro and sought better opponents to train with. He had chosen many different Rahi, all of which far larger in size than himself.

Oscuro nudged Tyrx’s had off of his shoulder and walked away, followed by Gunji.

“Do you know what he meant?” asked Gunji.

Oscuro didn’t answer.

“Oscuro…”

“Why is everyone here annoying?” he rhetorically asked the Toa of Plasma. He then walked over to “Fast-Mover”.

Chapter Two: Skakdi Encounters
Garras walked into the Skakdi Warlords palace. He was given strange looks by all the laborers. He watched as they extended the vine-covered palace outwards towards the East. Finally, he had arrived at the ‘King’s Chamber’. Named so by a warlord called Lumenious.

“What is it you wanted, Makuta?” spoke a voice from the shadows.

“First of all, don’t address me as ‘Makuta’, I have a name, and to answer your question, your army,” said Garras. The voice remained calm, even though its words were harsh, “you have not yet told me your name, slimy kraata maker!”

With almost as much rage as an angered Tahtorak, Garras smashed his clenched fist into a nearby wall. “Garras,” he said. “If you do not agree to ally with me and my leaders, then you must die.”

He voice laughed, as light flooded the room through a window a laborer opened. It revealed the source of the voice, a green Skakdi sitting in an equally green throne. Vines and stems had tangled themselves around the Skakdi, giving the appearance that he was being kept in the chair against his will.

“If it’s a fight you want,” said Lumenious as he rose from the throne, “a fight you will get.” The vines and stems moved aside from his body, revealing some silver armor on his legs. The vines around his hands retreated, but left a thick blade in his right hand and a lightning crossbow in his left.

“I hope you don’t play fair,” said the Skakdi.

“Why’s that?” asked Garras, as he drew one of his many energy swords.

As an answer to his question, Lumenious fired away at Garras with bolts of lightning. They missed him narrowly.

“You move fast for a large Makuta.” Lumenious was trying to annoy Garras. It worked against him when Garras disarmed his left hand. Lumenious quickly followed by pushing his sword against Garras’ Jutlin.

Garras roared and elbowed Lumenious in the stomach. It was followed by a kick, then another elbow, to his face this time. “I have won,” claimed Garras, but Lumenious disagreed by standing back up. The two then clashed sword for a few more seconds, before Garras shattered Lumenious’ sword his Jutlin.

“What-?” screamed Lumenious, “you’ll regret that”

The vines and stems surrounding Lumenious came to life wrapped around his wrist. He began to laugh once more and started to whip the air around Garras.

In the next few moments, Lumenious whipped franticly as Garras moved with speed around him and plunged his energy sword through Lumenious’ back. He let out an earth shattering scream of pain.

As the Skakdi slowly fell unconscious, he could see Garras standing over his body.

“You are worthy to join us,” he said. Then blackness filled his mind.

Lumenious awoke groggily. His vision was blurred and he was tied into a chair with thick iron chains. A giant black bulking figure walked over to him. He looked as if he was going to kill him. But instead, he started to interrogate.

“Will you ally yourself and your Skakdi army with us; and keep the alliance a secret?” boomed the giant.

Lumenious didn’t answer. Instead he used his elemental powers and made a root far beneath the stone floor arise behind the black figure. It seemed too easy. Just as Lumenious was about to strike, the thick stem burst into flames.

“Garras said you were talented,” said the giant, “that’s a common thing around here.”

“What do you mean?” asked the Skakdi.

He was shown by slammed against the far wall. But the giant hadn’t moved. He tried to use his elemental powers again, but he couldn’t. He felt the air being taken from his lungs, as well as a burning sensation on his toes. His lung started to fill with water and the stone wall seemed to be absorbing him.

“Say hello to the countless Toa within those walls for me,” teased the giant, “we haven’t spoken in a while.”

Panicking, Lumenious thought that he was going to die. If not, live very painfully. All he did was disagree with the giant. Maybe that was a mistake. And with that he burst out of the wall. The water vaporized in his lungs and the burning stopped. He gasped for air, and then looked up at the giant. He nodded, the kicked Lumenious so hard that he was knocked unconscious yet again.

Garras was told to bring his master a Skakdi warlord. He had done that. Now he had to deal with the army. He decided to give a speech, claiming that he would kill any Skakdi who disagree with him. It worked well, that depends whether killing three Skakdi in cold blood is well. It could’ve been worse.

Just as Garras was about to lead his new army out of the fortress, movement caught his eye. He looked over to where he thought he had seen someone move. Nothing. In anger, he smashed one of the fortress’ walls and left. The army quickly followed to escape the crumbling building.

Chapter Three: Speed
Nalu felt all tingly. After traveling through the Dimension Gate, he wasn’t pleased to find out that he was in the same dimension as he was before. He found this out by interrogating a Fe-Matoran trader about Mata Nui and Teridax’s reign. He had purchased a red bike from the trader. He thought that it would help him out. Truthfully, he just wanted to have the bike.

Strangely, two Order of Mata Nui agents were on the same island. Even more strangely, they both agreed to help Nalu out with his secret mission. Nalu decided that he would ride his bike to other side of the village to find out about the Artakha Fighters, while the Order agents would start at the middle and work their way out.

Nalu jumped on the bike. It felt good to have such power at his finger tips. With a little twist of the throttle, the bike launched forward. Amazingly, the bike itself seemed to weave around Matoran and buildings. Nalu pushed the throttle all the way forward. He heard a loud bang, and then moved at the speed of sound. He slowly came to a halt to find out that he was on the edge of a cliff. He thought himself as lucky.

After a long three hours of interrogating random Matoran, Nalu met up the Order agents. They said that they had cleared to whole north-side of the island and found out nothing. Nalu found this suspicious.

Since traveling through the Dimension Gate, Nalu’s body had changed. He was now a Matoran Nuva. Although his armor had changed only slightly, his weapons altered completely. He now has a shoulder-mounted Zamour Launcher, which knocks enemies out with one shot and two hooks as melee weapons. He did miss his Electro Spear, but he thought he would manage without it.

Nalu was lying on a bed in a Matoran hut that one of the Order agents said was theirs. He already had doubts about them. He listened to the quietness of the village. Too quite he thought. His thoughts were interrupted by a loud crash. He quickly got up to see the hut’s door lying in front of his room. He ran outside to see the Order agents engaged in battle.

He saw a familiar face. Oscuro. Not so long ago, Nalu and Nalek had fought with Oscuro and the Artakha Fighters for an Olmak. A fight which Nalu and Nalek had lost. This time Oscuro wouldn’t be so lucky.

But Oscuro wasn’t here alone. He had brought two other beings with him.

“Glad you could join us,” said a black Makuta that was suddenly beside Nalu.

“What do you want?” shouted Nalu, readying his hooks.

The Makuta seemed to enjoy annoying him. “We just want to play,” he smiled as he spoke.

Then, one of the Order agents screamed in pain. Nalu spun around to his mask being crushed by a Vortixx. He was still screaming as the Vortixx violently killed him. Nalu was still in shock and didn’t realize that the Makuta had started to speak.

“I hope he wasn’t your friend, little Matoran,” he said slyly, “I don’t think he will come back and play anymore.”

With that said Nalu turned back around and fought the Makuta.

Garras ordered his new Skakdi army to attack an island of Matoran. But not just any Matoran. These were Matoran of Life. He watched as the Skakdi burnt down every building, tortured any Matoran foolish enough to fight back and kill all the useless Rahi that got in the way. Soon they would be at the main temple. The only known Turaga of Life was there. That was who Garras was ordered to kill. He wanted to do the honors himself.

Uini walked along an empty beach. He could see smoke coming from the southern side of the island. If he didn’t hurry, whatever was causing the fire would reach him soon.

He had begun he journey pretending to look for the only known Toa of Life, intending to pretend to kill him. He thought he might travel to this island and take one of the Matorans’ golden masks. It was a perfect plan. That was until Oscuro found out that Nalek was already dead.

He was only just starting to terrorize Matoran when he saw something in the corner of his eye. It was a golden armored Toa. He couldn’t believe it. Nalek was dead. Nalek is dead. He was sure of it. To his surprise, there was two golden armored Toa. Nalek and a Toa of Light, Azar.

Uini roared as he saw both the golden Toa. “I thought you were dead!” he screamed at Nalek.

“Well, I’m full of surprises,” said Nalek as he drew his sword and advanced on Uini. He roared with pain, as he watched Uini’s Electro Claw pierced his side. He quickly pulled back and the wound healed instantly. Uini was stunned. He was so stunned that he didn’t notice a Toa of Light creep up from behind him until too late.

“We must take him back to Helryx,” said the second golden armoured Toa.

Nalek nodded. And both he and Azar walked off into the distant ship, hidden from view.

Nalu took in a huge breathe when he could breathe again. He just gained his breathe back to parry a blade aimed at his throat. He couldn’t believe what he saw moments before. The being under the name Shape-Changer just stabbed and killed an Order member. He wanted to seek revenge. But this Makuta was bugging him. He was sure the Makuta found this fun.

He then realized that they were stalling him. He ran around to the back of the house and jumped onto his red bike. He roared the engine to life and drove back around to the front to challenge the Makuta to speed battle.

The Makuta accepted by trying to pull Nalu off his bike. He was given a close call with his hook. He looked around. The other Order agent was missing. And all focus was on him now. The skidded the bike around, just avoiding a second attack from the Makuta, and accelerated towards Oscuro and Shape-Changer. With amazing skill, Nalu drove past and caught the Vortixx on the throat. The hook grabbed, and pulled out his jugular.

Nalu was shocked to see that neither Oscuro or the Makuta cared that their third party member just died. The Makuta moved with lightning speed to pick up Nalu and throw him into the hut. Oscuro then readied his blade.

The next thing Nalu knew, the Makuta was upon him again. He held his spear to his throat.

“Sorry not to introduce myself,” he said with a very sly voice, “but I’m Tryx, and I’m sure you’ve met Oscuro before.” Nalu found him annoying.

The smell of smoke filled their nostrils. Tryx teleported over to Oscuro and both of them vanished. Nalu got up and saw the reason they were leaving.

A huge war had started to break out on the island. All though it was mainly the traders fighting, they had violent pets and giant body guards. And Nalu didn’t want any casualties. So he that leaving was a good idea. But why Oscuro and Tryx left still mystified him. Surely they wouldn’t care about killing harmless Matoran. Maybe there was more behind it.

He would discuss is with himself later. He needed to leave the island. The second problem of the day. He boarded his bike and drove away.

Chapter One: A Toa Team is Formed
Tomoe couldn’t believe his luck. Neither could his Matoran companions. They were all chosen by Helryx to take part in a secret mission. He walked smugly as he followed the Order of Mata Nui leader.

“In here,” she said, gesturing to a rather small room.

None of the Matoran spoke, as none of them knew what was about to happen.

“As you know,” Helryx began her speech, “all of you have been personally chosen to take part in a secret mission.” Although there was only seven Matoran in the room, murmurs flooded the silence. “But,” the murmurs stopped, “this is not an easy task. Not easy for a Matoran, or a Toa. Not easy for the light-hearted. All of you have shown exceptional fighting skills, as well as outstanding mind abilities.” Silence filled the room. No one dare interrupt the speech as they all knew the enormity of this project.

Helryx took in a deep breath. “You all will become the guardians of a place called Furro.” The intensity seemed to deflate. “But, it is crucial that you let no one enter after yourselves. Not even one of us.” The intensity began to grow again.

“First of all, an upgrade is necessary.”

None of the Matoran knew what she meant until she left the room. The wall in front of them began to crumble. Energized Protodermis flooded the room. The Matoran could feel their bodies changing. They were becoming Toa.

Tomoe walked out of the room beside his best friend. Neither of them looked like Matoran anymore. They were all Toa.

“Follow me,” Helryx instructed. They walked into another room. This one was stranger than the last.

“You will find weapons in here,” she continued, “and when you’ve finished, you’ll be transported to Furro. Remember what I told you.” All the Toa nodded. She turned and left.

“Oh,” she spun around, “there will be Toa of Water there. She is leader so please do not attack her.” This time she left with a smile. The iron door slid to a close.

“Wow, we’re Toa now,” said Organta, still getting used to it.

“Indeed we are, brother” said a now tall and broad Carpas.

Tomoe looked around the room. It was filled with swords, guns and all kinds of combat material. Eelta was the first to claim a weapon. She picked up two laser swords. Tomoe decided to have a Midax Skyblaster and an Air Cutter, Carpas grabbed two broad swords, Organta chose a Midax Skyblaster, Faron picked up an axe and a fire sword. Guild swung a long sword around and pocketed it. Necros chose to wield a spear.

After the Toa team finished choosing their weapons, the room began to shake. Suddenly they all felt light-headed, and before anyone could figure out had happened, they all passed out.

Although no saw it, Helryx and the Order of Mata Nui knew, a Makuta had teleported inside the room that the Matoran were in. Before Helryx could do anything, they all were teleported to Furro. She couldn’t do anything.

Chapter Two: Furro
Eelta was the first to wake up. She surveyed her surroundings. She saw nothing but a stone corridor which she could not see the end of. A blue Toa was standing in the middle of the entrance to the corridor. She was rather tall and bulky for a Toa of Water.

Slowly, more of the Toa awoke to the same sight. Tomoe was the last to awake. He groggily asked who the blue Toa was but, then realized that she was in hearing shot. She answered his question.

“I am Ardia, and you’re team leader,” she said.

Without much more conversation, all the Toa introduced themselves to Ardia. She told them all about Furro and its past as a home to dimension-traveling Rahi. All seemed to going well until a white and grey Makuta appeared in front of the entrance cavern. He had three claws in each hand, shining silver wings and a very evil smile on his face. Ardia and the Toa quickly got into their battle formation and drew their weapons.

A very short, but tiring battle followed, in which the Makuta fled.

“He’ll be back,” said Tomoe, huffing after each word.

“We must travel to the dimension gate, and make sure he doesn’t get there before we do,” Ardia said.

“Wait,” said Guild, “I-I see something. Someone.” His eyes were distant when the last sentence left his mouth. His mask was glowing with an unbelievable brightness. “I can see…” he voice started to get dream-like. “It’s-It’s” “Who is it, Guild?” asked Ardia in a soothing voice. “Tell us.”

“It’s a Makuta,” he said, “a different Makuta than the one we fought… It’s shape-shifting... Now it’s attacking a Matoran... It’s strangling the Matoran for information… He’s coming for us... We must run.” With the last word, Guild returned, like waking up in a very life-like dream.

“What was it?”

“We must run,” he repeated his last sentence, “now.” Moments after Guild lead Tomoe and the rest of the team a Makuta materialised where they were once standing. Without anyone getting a good look at him, he disappeared once again. This time he materialised in front of them. The Makuta roared and used Air powers to ripple the air in front of them, pushing them back against a wall. After materialising above them he smashed his fists into the wall, sending a cascade of stones down towards them.

Carpas stood up and used his Elemental Powers to move the stones and place them safely on the ground around the Toa team. They all then looked around, waiting for another attack from the mystery Makuta, but none came. Instead they heard a shriek of pain.

Tomoe and Ardia lead them to the Dimension Gate, only to see the Makuta fly through it. The first Makuta that attacked them was lying on the floor, screaming like he was being tortured beyond bearable pain. He looked at them, and teleported away. “That was strange,” said Tomoe, looking around at his fellow Toa. “Don’t you reckon we should follow that Makuta that went in the Dimension Gate?”

“No,” spoke Ardia, “he was from another dimension. He came earlier, but I hid from him. Whatever he was looking for, he didn’t find.”

“He won’t be coming back anytime soon then,” Carpas had said.

“Why’s that?” queried Tomoe.

“He got what he wanted,” he said, pointing at a huge hole in a nearby wall. “There’s Rahi in there. Not very far away. But big Rahi. I mean like,” he tried to impersonate the size of a huge beast.

In perfect timing when Carpas just finished, a heard of giant Kikanalo rampaged through the hole in the wall. “Run!” screamed Ardia.

Tomoe watched as the next few moments happened in the blink of an eye, but he knew what was happening. Carpas tried to tackle one, but was thrown back a few bio. Organta attempted to hold three back with various vines, but the Kikanalo kept on charging. Ardia was one using all her might to try and push one back with a blast of water. Faron and Guild were attempting to create a magma wall but, the Kikanalo seemed fireproof. Eelta was running and dodging the massive Rahi, but also trying to take down a few. She was given a tackle from one of the Kikanalo. Tomoe had to help her. As well as the rest of the team. Drawing his Air Cutter, he leapt into the path of one of the charging Kikanalo.

Thinking of nothing else, Tomoe released a nova-blast when he lost his Air Cutter and Skyblaster. The force of the air ripple pushed most of the Kikanalo backwards into the wall. Then they all fled in fear.

“Nice move back there,” said Organta in appreciation to Tomoe. He mumbled in response.

“But how did Carpas know about the Rahi?” he asked.

Carpas answered the question himself. “It’s my mask,” he said. “I just knew they were there. I could feel them. And they felt scared. Like they didn’t want to be here. Like they were being forced into it something by a very powerful figure.”

Later, all the Toa would find their mask powers. But until then, another fierce Rahi-attack awaited them.

Chapter One: Toa from a Different Dimension
Kranu ran, as fast as his legs would let him. ''Are they gone? Where are the others? Am I safe?'' Were just a few thoughts running through Kranu's head at that moment.

The Rakshire had pursued him this far, would they pursue him all the way? All the way is referred to as the Dimension Gate. The very Dimension Gate he and the others had sworn to protect.

Saaru was meditating. Not something she did regularly. She was only meditating on this occasion because Shika had recommended it to her in times of stress. She was under a lot a stress lately.

"Meditating, I see." spoke a stealthy Toa of Ice. Saaru jumped.

"Oh, it's only you Shika." said Saaru. Relieved it was him.

"I see you were meditating," continued Shika, "Just as I recommended."

Saaru was just about to thank him when a desperate Ga-Matoran rushed in on the silence. She brought news. News that could change Saaru forever. News that could change the entire universe forever.

Tema could not believe her eyes, but there he was, Toa Veylik, weaponless, fearful, and desperate for hope.

If things could get any worse than just did, they would have, as two Rakshire climbed out of the Dimension Gate.

"Someone go and tell Saaru about this," ordered Tema. She would have herself, but there was something about he look on Veylik's face, but it was not an expression. It was if his mask had changed.

Kranu looked up at Veylik. Why did he become a Toa and not me?. thought the Ta-Matoran. ''I was always the better one. Wasn't I?''

That was right indeed. As a Matoran, Veylik had always been a rival or Kranu's but somehow he had become a Toa. The Toa Olmak of Fire to be precise.

Maybe, just maybe, in all the different dimensions out there, there was one, one that Kranu was a Toa and Veylik was a Matoran. But the would Veylik be the better as a Matoran? Veylik thought of this, until it hurt his brain. Despite to stop the silence, he spoke.

"So, what do you think we'll find down here?" asked the Toa of Fire.

"You're asking me?" was the response from a rather annoyed Ta-Matoran.

"It was only a matter of opinion," said Veylik with a hint of spite in his voice. Sometimes he wondered if Kranu disliked him. More so now because he was a Toa.

"If you think I dislike you, think again." said the Ta-Matoran as if he could read minds.

"What was that?" asked Kranu in surprise.

"What was what?" said a confused Veylik.

Just at that moment, a droning sound filled the air. It sounded like stone scraping stone.

"The door!" exclaimed Toa and Matoran at the same time. They both knew they were too far away to escape, but that didn't stop them from pelting towards the stone door. They didn't stop until they heard the final 'clink' as the door closed.

The air was filled with a new sound that seemed to say "save me", but it was getting further and further away.

It's a Toa's duty to protect all Matoran. But this Matoran, if it could be described as that, seemed to lure the Toa deeper into the cavern. He need not to look at his Matoran companion to know he was walking deeper into the cavern also.

''That voice, it is so, pulling. I know I shouldn't, but when a Matoran is in danger..'' Those thoughts could be last Toa Veylik ever thought if he was not rescued very soon.

Ronuo looked around. ''Was this the same cavern? Had they been going in circles?'' He highly doubted it, but he had to ask.

"How do you know we're not going in circles?" quizzed the Onu-Matoran.

"I don't!" came the reply. Not the reply Ronuo was looking for, but who could tell if they were going in circles anyway?

Suddenly the Toa of Earth stopped. If hadn't been such a heavy walker, Ronuo would've walked into him.

Ronuo was about t ask why he stopped, but Iro had hushed him. "Follow me," he mouthed and began running through numerous caverns.

Iro saw two Rakshire closing a stone gate, which happened to be the very stone gate that Veylik and Kranu heard closing.

He immediately shot a blast of Earth towards the Rakshire. They were instantly enveloped in solid earth. He would deal with them later, he had a Toa-brother to save.

Chapter Two: Ceasame
Saaru raced towards the Dimension Gate. She could not believe what a Ga-Matoran had just told her. She couldn't make sense of it either, Veylik was looking for a flock of Nalu Hawk that rampaged through Furro a few weeks ago. Was he? It was a possiblity.

"They went this way," said Shika, using his Mask of Tracking.

Saaru followed him down a stone track and gasped. Standing there were two Rakshire looking over the fallen bodies of Iro and Ronuo. She wished Cien was there so they could make a surprise ambush, but he was on a mysterious quest with Tomoe.

The Rakshire looked up, and saw Saaru and Shika. They attacked.

Saaru instantly drew her Zaamu Sword. She swung it at the first Rakshire, but her attack didn't even leave a scratch on it's armour.

Shika shot one with a Cordax Blaster missile but it did no damage at all.

"These Rakshire must have powers," claimed Shika, as he dodged a blast of Shadow.

Just then, a Makuta swooped down and knocked out the two Rakshire. He landed just in front of them and spoke.

"I, am Makuta Matros, the Makuta of Furro."

"Well Matros, Makuta of Furro," continued Shika, "why have you come here and what are you doing?"

"Isn't that obvious," spoke the Makuta, "I am here to save you and I just did."

"However unlikely that seems, Tomoe mentioned you," said Shika, "as the famous double double."

"Yes," said Matros, "the famous double double, I like that."

"Those Rakshire are getting back up," said Saaru, readying her Zaamu Sword.

"Yes, I know," said the Makuta, "they won't attack until I give the order."

"And why do they obey you? I thought they were from a different dimension," asked Saaru, eyeing the Rakshire cautiously.

"Well, a good question," replied Matros. "I in fact invented this Rakshire design myself. Indestructible to all attacks except Shadow attacks. Ingenious."

Suddenly, Fronn, Hisu, Lieth, and Tema came rushing around the corner. They all gasped.

"A Makuta," yelled Fronn, "attack!"

"No!", screamed Shika as he deflected an energy blast, "he is a friend."

"How do we know you aren't hypnotised or something," quizzed Lieth smartly.

"You don't," said Matros as he flew off with the two Rakshire.

Iro awoke grogily, "Veylik, Kranu," he said, pointing towards a cave entrace.

It took the combined effort of Iro, Shika, Saaru, Ronuo, and Fronn to heave the stone door open.

After a quick reunion with Veylik and Kranu, Athleu called out to Saaru, stating something important.

After Saaru caught up to Athleu, she saw the leader of the New Brotherhood of Makuta, Ceasame.

Chapter Three: A Turn of Events
Saaru could not believe it, but there, the leader of the New Brotherhood of Makuta was.

“What do you want?” commanded Saaru. Not expecting the answer she was given.

“Access to the Dimension Gate dear friend,” Ceasame spoke with a smile.

Saaru was stunned, but she did not show it. “And what would we get in return?” she questioned.

Athleu was shocked that Saaru even considered what the Makuta was asking. “Wait, let us consider your request before anything else,” Athleu butted in before Ceasame could reply.

“Of course,” he said, a little too excitedly. “Take as much time as you need.” It was obvious that he would be getting what he wanted, one way or another.

Athleu whispered to Saaru, “We can’t trust him Saaru.”

“I know that Athleu,” Saaru said, “I never intended to. I was going to trick him into thinking I did.”

“But,” interjected the Toa Olmak of Fire, “What he sees through this, or if it doesn’t work?”

Saaru gave a look at Veylik, a look he understood.

“We must tell the others about this. And see what they decide,” Veylik spoke loud enough so that the watching Makuta could here him.

“Have you come to your conclusion?” questioned the Makuta, as if Veylik hadn’t spoken.

“No,” Saaru spoke in a loud voice, “we will consult with the other Toa Olmak first, if you are willing to wait.”

“What if I was not willing?” Ceasame spoke slyly.

“We would have to kill you,” Saaru said without another thought.

Ceasame hoped that this would work, like Matros had told him. “I will let you consult with the other Toa Olmak, on one condition.”

Saaru gulped. As did the other Toa Olmak beside her. “Go ahead.”

“You and I go alone.” Ceasame saw the shock on their faces. He had eluded them from the truth so well. Just a little longer…

Saaru took Ceasame deep into the underground parts of Furro. She wondered if he would notice anything.

Saaru was the one to break the silence.

“What do you really want, Ceasame?”

The Makuta didn’t seem to be surprised by the question. “What do you mean by that?”

“You very well know what I mean.” Saaru was losing her temper quickly with Ceasame’s nonchalant responses. ''That was it. He knew all of this would happen so far. Someone must have told him what we would do. Someone from the inside.'' It showed on her face what she just realised.

“You can never trust a double double,” Ceasame was pleased with how well it turned out.

With no more words needed, a fight broke out. The battle between the Toa Olmak, and the New Brotherhood of Makuta had begun.

Although the Brotherhood wasn’t against the Toa Olmak, they needed to use the Dimension Gate.

A battle had already started at the Dimension Gate. Matros had returned, but with hundreds more Rakshire.

Two more Makuta had joined the fight. Uini, a traitor amongst his kind. And Trek.

No one knew if Matros had asked them to join, but they fought like their lives depended on it.

The Olmak Heroes couldn’t be more outnumbered.

The Dimension Gate stirred. The battle was too intense for anyone to notice.

Suddenly, a huge burst of energy exploded form the Gate. The blast shattered the Toa Olmak’s Cordax Blasters into pieces.

Four things happened that would change Furro forever. First, the shockwave from the energy cracked the Protosteel surrounding the Gate. Second, Cien fell out of the portal. Unconscious. Third, several Toa never seen before emerged, along with several Makuta. Fourth, a gold and orange armoured Toa and Tomoe arrived from Furro’s entrance tunnel.

Chapter Four: A New War Begins...
Saaru jumped to avoid a blast of shadow from Ceasame. She quickly moved again when he swiped his sword at her.

At the worst possible time, an energy wave smashed against the two fighters. The wave smashed Saaru’s Cordax Blaster into pieces.

Saaru saw a smile appear across the Makuta’s face. A smile she didn’t like.

Matros flew into the chamber.

“Ceasame,” he cried, “we must leave this place instantly!”

Without another word, Matros flew out with Ceasame. Saaru waited a second before following herself. What she saw when she entered the Main Chamber, left Saaru in utter amazement.

Shika couldn’t believe what he just witnessed. He saw Cien fall out of the Dimension Gate unconscious, seven Toa emerge, as well as three Makuta. This was going to be a hard battle to win.

Veylik parried a strike from an enemy Toa. It was quickly followed with a blast of Fire. The Toa fell unconscious. Veylik didn’t have long to show his pride, as a huge Makuta lunged at him.

After jumping out of his blows, Veylik jumped onto the Makuta’s back. He roared and threw Veylik across the chamber into various Matoran.

Athleu jumped, rolled and dodged. He was having a hard time not getting hit. He was barely hitting enemies himself. This was the biggest battle Furro had ever seen. He knew it.

Saaru ran in, slicing at enemies and jumping over obstacles. She watched as Matros left with Ceasame. She knew she would never catch them.

Saaru also noticed several other Makuta fighting against the Olmak Heroes. She recognized one as Uini, the traitor. It appeared that these Makuta were fighting by themselves as other Makuta fell to their strikes.

“Saaru,” Shika called, “over here!”

Hearing a familiar voice cheered up Saaru slightly. It was short-lived though as a teleporting Makuta appeared in front of Shika. Saaru knew the Makuta had taken Shika with him because when the Makuta teleported again, Shika was gone.

Shika spotted Saaru running and jumping while fighting off various Rakshire. He called out to her. But at that moment, a Makuta teleported right in front of Shika. Without warning the Makuta grabbed him, and teleported away.

A sharp pain ran along Shika’s spine. It felt like his spinal cord had been ripped out. He opened his eyes, squinting in pain. The first and last thing he saw was a claw flying at his face. He could feel his mask being torn. Then he could feel nothing.

Athleu took aim, and threw his only weapon at a distant Makuta. Although the Makuta seemed unhurt, his attention focused on Athleu.

Now come and get me, Athleu said under his breath.

In an instant the Makuta teleported in front of Athleu and grabbed his shoulder.

“Now that’s cheating,” said Athleu.

“It’s not cheating when you don’t have a body,” replied the Makuta.

Athleu looked at the Makuta. He didn’t realize it, but the Makuta didn’t actually have a body. He just had a shadow outline that resembled a Makuta.

Nalek jumped and leaped around the Rakshire, slicing them as he went. Several Rakshire decided to attack him at the same time. They blasted shadow from their staffs.

Without thinking things through, Nalek blasted all of them with a burst of Life. All the Rakshire crumbled after being aged thousands of years.

The next think Nalek saw, was every being in the room staring at him. After that, an array of weapons pierced Nalek’s armor. He saw blackness closing around him. In seconds, the only Toa of Life was dead.

Chapter Five: The End of Furro?
Athleu felt light-headed as he was thrown in the air by the teleporting Makuta. Before Athleu hit the ground, the Makuta caught him, and threw him into a wall. He moaned as heard something crack.

Fronn was quickly losing ground. Slowly, he got cornered by several Rakshire. The Rakshire tightened their grip on their staffs. Fronn readied his Disk Launcher; he could take down two or three, but not this many. Almost, as he was not destine to die, Ronuo and Ghi started attacking the ambushing Rakshire. Without hesitation, Fronn shot and defeated three Rakshire. Although no words were spoken, the three Olmak Heroes fought alongside each other for the rest of the battle.

Saaru couldn’t believe her eyes. Yet again she was shocked from what she saw. Shika was badly injured, as is Athleu, after a Makuta attacked them. Cien was killed. Nalek quickly followed. All this had happened without her supervision. She knew there was a reason Helryx told her to lead the Toa Olmak. She just hadn’t found it yet.

Then she realized her mistake. She had been alone with Ceasame while the alternate Toa Olmak attacked. Cien was with Tomoe when he died. Nalek jumped in without any help. She knew that she could’ve prevented some of those deaths. She decided that she would make things right, before the dead and injured toll rose even higher. But was she too late? Again?

Uini rampaged through the Matoran and Rakshire like they were merely ragdolls. None of them stood a chance against his size and power. He continued to crush Rakshire with his iron-tight grip, until something caught his eye.

A huge bulky, broad shouldered, behemoth-sized Makuta was standing no more than a few kio away from him. He was watching Uini, waiting to be seen. He grinned as Uini spotted him. Without hesitation, the two titans raced towards each other, both intended to shoulder the other over. It didn’t end well for either of them.

Uini was the first to fall back, but the last to get up on his feet. He eyed the bulky Makuta before charging once again. This time the Makuta threw Uini over himself using his strength, and Uini’s body weight. The ground shuddered as Uini smashed against it. Uini roared, and then swept the Makuta off his feet. His move was quickly countered by a blow to his right shoulder.

“You move fast for one of your size,” Uini analyzed the Makuta’s reaction.

“You seem more tolerant to pain than I am.”

With that said, Uini started to claw at the Makuta. His efforts were hindered as two stone hands erupted from the ground. They pulled Uini back as he tried to tear his opponent to shreds.

It took him a moment to realize that he was being pulled back.

“What is this trickery?” he roared in disbelief.

“Not me,” said the bulking Makuta as he delivered his final blow to Uini. He then walked away as if nothing happened there.

Iro panted. He had just helped a Makuta from another dimension. Something that he had sworn against. A scream of terror distracted him from his thoughts. He could see Saaru being cornered by two Makuta and a Toa.

“Leave her alone!” he yelled at the two Makuta and the Toa.

He was quickly thrown back by an energy wave and knocked unconscious.

Veylik raced towards Saaru. He hoped that Iro had given a longer enough distraction for him to get closer. He was just seconds from grabbing her arm when the Toa placed his sword against his hand.

“I wouldn’t be doing that,” came an emotionless, cold-hearted tone.

The Toa flicked at Veylik’s wrist and blood dripped down his arm. He swung his Flare Swords at the Toa. His efforts well rewarded with an energy blast that sent him flying across the room as he screamed for Saaru.

Fronn watched after both Ronuo and Ghi were tossed aside by a rather huge Makuta. He knew he would end up unconscious like his fellow Matoran, but he ran at the Makuta anyway. His timing could not have been better. At that same moment, Matros unleashed his Shadow Claw and started to absorb the Makuta. Fronn pierced the Makuta’s skin with the dagger that he had found. He was thrown back by the sheer energy of Matros’ Shadow Claw. In the Makuta’s dying moments, he reached out to Fronn. His face was covered in fear. Before Fronn could even think about what would happen to the Makuta, he was gone.

Trek was patiently watching from the sidelines. He was sent here to fight by Ceasame but all he could think about was the teleporting Makuta. He knew that the Makuta had been altered somewhat, because the way he moved and teleported was unique. Finally, he decided to meet this Makuta first hand. He drew his sword and marched towards him.

It didn’t take long for the Makuta to notice him. He teleported over to where Trek was now standing. The Makuta teleported around Trek, stabbing his armor as he went. Trek sliced at him with anger, but his sword just fell through the Makuta. It was like he was trying to cut smoke.

Before Trek could think of a way harm the Makuta, his armor literally fell apart. The Makuta grinned before blasting Trek’s body with flames.

The Alternate Toa Olmak and their Makuta allies suddenly all made a break for the Dimension Gate. Moments after they left, Furro started crumble. Giant stone pieces fell from the ceiling. With no Toa to help them, Tomoe and several Olmak Heroes fled for safer parts.

The only Toa Olmak that was not dead or unconscious was Saaru. But she was writhing pain. Uini used the last of his Rakshire powers to teleport over to her, and take her away.

Matros was nowhere to be seen after he absorbed the bulking Makuta. Although the last anyone saw of him, he was far different in appearance.

Chapter Six: The Toa Olmak
Shika looked around the cavern. He saw nothing but falling debris. His instincts told him to get up and help the Matoran to safety. It was that moment he realized that he couldn’t move his legs. He panicked as he tried to break free of the rocks that pinned him to the ground.

He reached for his Ice Spear that was millimeters out of his reach. He worked his fingers along the ground, stretching as much as he could. He eyes locked onto the sudden movement of a red figure.

“Veylik, help me,” he called.

Veylik came running over, and helped his brother to his feet.

“What is going on?” asked Shika.

“Furro is caving in,” said the Toa of Fire, with panic written all over his face. Without any more time wasted talking, Shika and Veylik met up with Iro, Tomoe and the surviving Olmak Heroes and ran for Furro’s entrance cave. They hoped that it wasn’t going collapse as well.

It was hours later that the earthquake activities of Furro had finally ceased. The three Toa Olmak explored Furro for any surviving Matoran that were crushed by the falling debris.

“Is that all of the Matoran?” asked Tomoe, after Iro, Shika and Veylik had finished their search for more Matoran.

“All that we can find,” said Veylik with disappointment on his face.

“You did all you could Veylik,” Tomoe said, “We can’t change Saaru back.”

Although protecting the Matoran was top priority of all Toa, Veylik still felt a huge burden after he saw Saaru being attacked by the Alternate Toa Olmak.

“First of all,” Shika started, “we need to regroup. Gather every weapon we can find. We are going to get Saaru and Athleu back.”

“How?” questioned Veylik, “we don’t even know where either of them is.”

“We will… we…” Shika struggled for words. He knew Veylik was right; he just didn’t want him too. Iro walked over to him and put his hand on Shika’s shoulder.

“Time will tell if we ever get them back. We just have to be patient,” he said. Shika turned and looked at him. Then at Veylik. He counted the remaining Olmak Heroes, and named them in his head. Ghi, Fronn, Ronuo, Kranu and Tema. They would have to make a stand and fight the alternate Toa Olmak again. He just didn’t think they would all make it out alive.

“We must fight,” Shika said finally.

“Does it look like we can fight?” sarcastically asked Kranu.

“We must do anything for the safety of Furro. Saaru and Athleu are a part of that safety. We must get them.”

“If it’s into an unknown dimension we must go, I am ready, ready to serve Furro and ready to serve Mata Nui,” said Ghi.

The five Matoran, three Toa and one Turaga walked together in silence towards the Dimension Gate. They were ready to travel anywhere to bring back they’re friends. Little did they know, many cruel adventures awaited them. But nothing would destroy the unity of the nine heroes.

Nalu watched as nine of the most powerful beings in Furro willingly gave themselves the Dimension Gate in order to find the other two Toa Olmak. He wanted to join them, but he had another mission to accomplish. A secret mission that only himself and Helryx know about. He was told by the Order of Mata Nui leader that he needed to save Nalek from death. He had already failed, but she planned in case he did. She told him travel to a legendary being. The only being that would have any hope of saving Nalek.

Nalu waited until all nine of Furro’s protectors walked into the Dimension Gate. He followed them, intending on a completely different place.

Nalu’s quest continues in El Caballero Oscuro.

Kranu frowned as he walked into the Toa Olmak headquarters. He liked victory. Not failure. He smashed his fist against a stone pillar in burst of flame.

“At least we have a hostage,” said a tall and thin Toa of Ice. “That means this war is not over. They will come for they friend. And when they do, BAM!” he slammed his fists together on the last word.

“I want him to be mutated. But not killed.”

“I will make Kleaver deal with him.”

“Good.”

Without another word spoken, Spartaz left Kranu to his destructive rampage. No one wanted be around during one of those.

Athleu struggled but, he couldn’t move. He panicked. The metal chains attached to his arms clinked as he pulled and pulled.

“Don’t move, you’ll make it hurt more,” said a shadowy voice.

“W-Who are you?” asked Athleu.

“My name is not of importance. But you may address me as ‘Doctor’”

Athleu would have replied back, but a sudden feeling of weightlessness filled his body. Then the pain struck. It felt like he was going to be torn out of his own body. His vision went blurry, then black.

Athleu woke moments later. His vision cleared and he was shocked by what he saw. He was looking at his own body.

“What?” Athleu mumbled in confusion.

“It worked,” said the shadowy voice from before. He immerged out of the shadows saying “it worked” over and over again. Athleu was horrified by his appearance. He was part Toa, Skakdi, Vortixx, Makuta and another Athleu didn’t recognize. He glided across the floor, but he didn’t have wings.

“What are you?” Athleu said in disbelief.

“Well…”

Chapter Seven: New Ways and Lost Friends
Veylik was stunned when his surroundings cleared. He saw a vast swamp in all directions. Worst of all, he was alone. It took him a few more seconds to realize that his armour had changed. The Dimension Gate must have adapted his armour to this swamp. He studied his arms, hands, legs and what he could see of his torso. He guessed his mask must have adapted to filter out the gunk in the air. After a quick mask power test, he concluded that he was still wearing a Huna.

He began to walk towards a more open area of the swamp. He wanted a good look around. He stopped mid-step. If he went in the open, he would be an easy target for predators. He was only just hiding inside a plain of ferns. Wondering, he tossed a rock just out the ferns. A snapping of a hidden jaw startled him. He would have to find another way out.

After hours of walking around the plain, Veylik began to wonder if still he had his elemental powers. Holding up his new sword, he tried to ignite the tip. Instead, the whole sword enveloped in flame. Although it took him moments to put out the fire sword, the ferns were catching alight. And fast.

He tried to calm and slowly put out the flames but they raged on. It felt like his had less control of his elemental powers. He would tell Shika and Iro about this if they ever met again.

Suddenly, the whole swamp started to freeze over. If Veylik didn’t have that natural, extra body heat Toa of Fire do, he was sure he would freeze too.

He turned around to see Shika, just as shocked as he was. His appearance had changed also. He had a different spear tip and a strange melee weapon. He mask was different, but Veylik guessed that it still a Chizz. He had to forget their appearance change for now. They had a mission to do.

“I’m sorry brother, I-I,” Shika was speechless.

“Lost control?” Veylik finished his half-sentence for him. “Me too.”

“It must have something to do with this environment,” said Shika looking curious.

“Let’s figure this out later. Have you seen the others?”

“I only just saw you set the swamp on fire,” he said with a smile.

Without a word Veylik ventured across the ice and into the jungle that Shika came from.

“You don’t want to go in their brother,” said Shika.

“And why not,” said Veylik with an angry tone. “It’s like gambling with your life,” his eyes went distant as he recalled a memory. “Every step you take leads you into another battle with another strange creature. Each stranger, and more powerful than the last.” His eyes focused back and he shook his head.

“We won’t go that way then.”

It took them a while, but they made it across the ice alive. Some of the creatures survived the sudden freeze and wanted revenge.

Once they had gotten into another forest, they both decided to sit and wait. They had to regroup their thoughts and prepare to find Iro and the Olmak Heroes.

Iro held on for his life. He was hanging from a cliff face, thousands of kio from the small swamp below. He took a breath and swung himself up onto the cliff edge. There wasn’t much of a view, but he could see right up to the horizon.

“Whoever made this island must have liked forests,” he said to himself and chuckled.

“They must have,” said a very soft yet horrific voice.

Iro spun around to see a bat-like creature looking at him. It resembled a Makuta very closely. It was almost an exact replica of a Makuta called Vampra.

“Who are you?” asked the Toa of Earth.

“You’re not from around here are you?” questioned the bat-like creature back at him.

“Let’s not get on each other’s bad side,” said Iro.

“It’s too late for that” it said. Then it pounced onto Iro, pushing him back off the edge of the cliff.

He thought it was going to drop him off the edge, but he was carried around the mountain a couple of times before being taken into a forest.

Iro felt thick trees slamming up to him. Then the ground hit him with a thud. He exhaled a breath before looking up to see his new enemy but saw nothing. He quickly got up on his feet and looked around. Nothing. Just the quietness of the forest.

He noticed that his shield blade had changed. And he now had two of them. Although his weapons changed, his armour hadn’t. The only difference he picked on was the fact he seemed to less leg armour and more upper body armour.

A sudden trembling interrupted his thoughts. He looked around. The trembling was getting closer and closer by the second. He ended up spinning around like a lunatic trying to find where the sound was coming from. Then he was it. A huge Rahi, far larger than anything he had ever seen before in his life, was charging at an alarming rate towards him. He turned around to see another huge Rahi charging at him. He spun around and counted nine other Rahi, all charging towards him.

But why? What would cause them to randomly charge at a stranger? The answer was pretty obvious, but Iro knew the bat-like creature had something to do with it.

With just second to spare, Iro took a deep breath and charged at one of the huge Rahi. He screamed as his feet took him to his fate. He thought it would be good to go down fighting.

Athleu tried to use his strength to pull himself off the wall he was now pinned to. The strangely mutated Toa had started to do tests on him.

“That won’t work,” he said. “The more you pull the tighter the binds will get.”

And they did. But Athleu didn’t want to give up. He tried to use his elemental powers. Nothing. He focused until he felt his head would explode.

“And neither will that.” It was as if he had done this before. And not just once. Many times before. Athleu couldn’t help but think if any of his other patients had survived. The thought gave him chills.

“This won’t hurt a bit,” said the doctor. Athleu knew it would. He braced for the pain. The pain was far more intense than he thought. He couldn’t help to let out a blood-curling scream. He writhed against the wall. The bind almost tore under the pressure.

The doctor stood and watched in amazement. This time he was speechless. But if he wasn’t, he would’ve repeated himself.

Kranu had only just met up with Fronn and Tema before being attacked by strange little insects. They were barely the size of his hand but they were biting him and trying to take his weapons. Fronn and Tema were rapidly launching disks at them to no prevail. He was trying to use his Fire powers. Nothing seemed to work.

Kranu could hear footsteps. He spun and saw a silver Toa. He recognized the mask. Could it be Ghi? The insects started to fall to the ground. Their wings started to become coated in solid iron. It was. It was Ghi! Kranu knew it. He was sure. “Ghi?” he asked the Toa or Iron.

“Kranu,” he nodded. He knew that Kranu would be jealous of him. He heard that he always wanted to become a Toa.

“You’ve changed,” he said.

“Only physically though,” Ghi said. He wasn’t so sure that Kranu believed it was him.

Later, the four Olmak Heroes met up with Tomoe and Ronuo. Tomoe’s armour had changed. He was holding different weapons too.