The Gladiator (Part 2)

Chapter 1
"A sky attack?"

Brinoa, Toa Hagah of Plasma, was stunned by the simple brilliance of the idea. The Arena's one weakness was the sky, and, if this 'Great' Kanohi Dragon was to be trusted, then an army of perfect Air warriors was waiting on a mountain just a few short miles away. Drevac, a fellow Toa Hagah, nodded.

"It's genius, isn't it," he grinned, popping his knuckles. "The Arena has an open top, at least for the time being."

"What do you mean, 'for the time being'?" Brinoa demanded. "I didn't see a ceiling."

"There is a huge, retractable dome that can be raised or lowered at any time around the Arena. If Brutaka closes it, our one chance of escape is gone."

"Oh."

Drevac laughed.

"Don't worry about it!" Drevac said. "The chances of Brutaka raising the dome are nonexistant. Litterally. First, he'd need to fix the control pannel. Then the Earth pumps and the Sky Tubes. It's not going to happen."

"You're possitive?" Brinoa asked, still unsure.

"Absolutely."

If we get out of here, then I can join the rebellion, Brinoa thought. I'd fight Teridax. Beat Teridax. And after that... Well, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

A trumpet sounded in the distance, echoing down through the dungeon.

"Why do I get the feeling that's for you?" Drevac asked grimly.

Brinoa sighed, standing. She was still almost powerless from using her Nova Blast, and if Brutaka wanted her to fight again, she'd probably die.

'Do not move! 'Antrilax's mental voice boomed in the two Toa's minds. A squad of my lesser brethren are coming for you. We brought the attack forward; there's been a... developement. Do not try to escape your cell. They will be there soon.

"What?" Brinoa said. "What's going on? What developement!"

'Stay where you are! They'll be there soo- AAAAH!'

"Antrilax?" Drevac gasped. "Antrilax!"

Chapter 2
An hour ago...

Axonn lifted his Axe, testing its balance. While the weapon had never failed him in battle, one could never be too careful. Wind howled accross the mountaintop; unusual for Mt. Aornian. Usually, the large company of Air Toa would keep the skies calm.

"Sir!" a Le-Matoran called to him from down the long paved street. "They need your help! It's... it's Toa Lewa!"

"What?" Axonn demanded. "Where!"

"At Antrilax's dome, he just showed up-"

Axonn brandished his Axe and sprinted towards the Great Dragon's headquarters. The powerful wind made complete sense now. A few hours ago, they had been planning to take the fight to Brutaka.

Instead, Brutaka had brought the fight to them.