The Quest for the Ultimate Toa: Unity

Unity is the first book in The Quest for the Ultimate Toa.

Prologue
Gathered friends, listen again to our legend of the BIONICLE.

The Great Spirit used the last of his energy to reform Spherus Magna, purifying and bringing life back to the world, as we were to abandon our old homes and adapt to our new one. With his dying words, as he returned to his mask, he made one last request: "Find the Great Beings. Use my mask as a guide, and all shall be revealed. Then you shall have your peace."

This was not a simple task, but it had to be done. So we all went on our long quest to find the Great Beings and we were led to the Valley of the Maze. As we entered the Valley, the six Great Beings revealed themselves to us.

"My fellow beings."

"We have been watching over you."

"We have witnessed the Great Spirit fulfilling his destiny."

"As well as yours."

"You all have finally fulfilled your destinies, but..."

"An ancient evil will reawaken soon."

We wondered whether this ancient evil would return soon. We weren't clear on when or where.

"For now, rejoice in your defeat of the Makuta."

"But in order to defeat this great evil..."

"You must find and unite new six heroes."

"They are destined to be united."

"And one is destined to be the ultimate Toa."

"Heed our warning!"

After we left the Valley of the Maze, the Turaga, Matoran, Toa, Agori, and Glatorian were united because of our three virtues. We built large cities and transportation, and made better protection. But we were still concerned about the evil that would return.

What was this evil they spoke of? It seemed that we had acquired a new major quest: to find the six heroes and the ultimate Toa.

Chapter 1: Darkness Rising, Part I
It was a calm afternoon in the Black Spike Mountains. The waterfall crashed hard; the air smelled fresh like the Great Jungle; the soil was pure. Creatures lived in peace and harmony.

Deep in the mountains, something rather unusual was discovered by two Po-Matoran brother archaeologists along with a Ga-Matoran translator and a Water Tribe Agori...

"Hey Tan, the Bohrok found something!" Tau called out to Tan, his twin brother.

"Tau, what is it?" Tan asked.

"Well, the Bohrok found this giant door, and it's locked too."

"It looks pretty old. A door this size... it must be some kind of fortress buried in the mountain."

"Let's see if we can get the door opened." Tau rubbed the wall firmly, wiping the dust off, then unexpectedly pushed a panel that opened the doors slightly.

As they walked in, Tan spotted ancient writings on the walls down the hall but couldn't make it out. It was beyond dark, so they turn on their flashlights.

"Wow, I've never seen language like this before. I wonder, is it Agori or something else?" Tan analyzed the symbols in wonder. "Must be some kind of encryption. I'm going to go get Gala and Muai."

Tau went to retrieve Gala and Muai outside. Gala was a water tribe Agori, the big sister. Muai was a Ga-Matoran, the little sister.

They examined the symbols on the wall. "Gala, I've had something on my mind for a long time. Something... I hoped... someone might care for me." Muai told Gala.

"And who would that would be, little sister?" Gala asked.

"Tau."

"Tau?!"

"Tau."

"What makes him so interesting?" Gala asked Muai curiously.

"I don't know. He's interesting to me. His work, hobbies and his mask."

"I think you're cross-wired, sister."

Tau arrived. "Gala. Muai. You're not going to believe what we've discovered!"

"Let me guess. You found more Rahi to put in your stasis tubes?" Gala asked sarcastically.

"Oh no, something far better than Rahi. Come on, I'll show you." Tau grabbed Muai's hand and dragged her into the fortress as she gazed at him. Gala looked very disgusted and followed into the fortress.

They returned to Tan as he finished his examination on the symbols on wall. "Hey, you're back. Muai. Gala. I want to know if one of you can translate this."

"Well, what do you know about it so far?" Muai asked.

"Well, my results from examining tell me that it's a combination language of Matoran and Agori. An early language from before the Matoran. And these are experiment notes too. With all of this old technology, this has to be some kind of laboratory. Must be at least a thousand years old, maybe even older."

Muai noticed something else on the wall. "Hey, look."

They all followed. They saw blueprints of the Makuta Teridax. They were very shocked, noticing multiple body parts scattered.

Gala also noticed something on the wall: it showed "WARNING" written on the top. "Hey, look. I think it's a message."

"Well what does it say?" Tau asked.

"It's made from both languages."

"Gala and Muai will have to read it together."

"It says..."

''Whoever enters this fortress shall fall into the shadow of the abyss for eternity, if they disturb the Lord of Shadows. Beware of this warning... or suffer the consequences.''

"What does that mean?" Gala asked. "Tau, stop breathing on me."

"It wasn't me. It's probably the wind."

"The Shadows... shall rise again."

"Who said that?" Muai asked in fright.

"It came from over there."

They ran over to a large metallic body in a throne. A creepy, demonic voice echoed weakly. "It... is I."

Red, evil eyes glowed as he spoke, staring down at them and chilling their spines.

"Who… who are you?" Tan asked in fright.

"And what do you want from us?" Gala asked, standing tall.

"Nothing... but to give a message."

"Message?" Tau wondered, slowly.

"Yes."

"What message do want us to bring?" Muai asked.

"Your Master will rise again and I... will wreak havoc on this..." A deep breath. "... petty world."

"This must be the warning it was talking about."

"I don't want to be in here anymore. Let's get out of here!" said Muai in fright.

"Yeah, let's get out of here!" Tau agreed.

The four ran for their lives as they overheard the shadow's voice in their heads. "You may run, but you will not survive."

They made it back outside. They retrieved the Bohrok and jumped into the Gala's heavy truck and steamed off as quickly as they could.

"But only time... will tell..."

Chapter 2: Darkness Rising, Part II
Ever since the Agori inhabited the Valley of the Maze, a new fortress for the Great Beings lay in the center of Spherus Magna. It was known as the Great Fortress, from which the Great Beings watched over all regions.

The female Great Being Zoranna sensed a disturbance and gasped. Angonce noticed Zoranna in pain. "Zoranna, what's the matter?" Angonce asked in worry.

"I... I sense a disturbance."

"A disturbance?"

"Yes, and its very powerful."

Heremus joined them. "I feared this day would come, but it's arrived sooner than I thought."

"But how can we defeat it this time?" Porolan asked. "If this evil rises once more, we may face enslavement and havoc upon our world."

"But there is one Glatorian that may save us all from havoc and destruction..."

"And who would that be, Artemis?"

A Great Being known as Artemis revealed himself from the shadow. On the telescreen, he projected a mysterious Ice Glatorian watching over the Northern Region along with his friend.

"Who is this warrior you speak of?" Zoranna asked.

"This particular Glatorian is known as Zuro."

"Zuro? He is no hero! He is just a mere gunslinger vigilante! What makes you believe that he destined to be our savior?!" yelled Angonce.

"Calm yourself, my friend. I am certain he has his reasons."

"Yes, I do. Mata Nui has been sending messages, foretelling that he is the ultimate Toa. Which is why I will seek Mata Nui's destined warrior."

"If you believe that he is to be an ultimate Toa, then then we will follow."

"I thank you. I am off."

"I wish you my luck, friend. Let Mata Nui guide you through the light."

Artemis set off on his journey to find Zuro, the destined Ice Glatorian, to fight the rising darkness. He fought his way through the snowstorms and over the mountains of the Northern Region until he finally arrived to the main city of this region: Veim City.

"He must be here. I can sense him."

While Artemis searched for Zuro, Zuro and Rarkata, along with his Iron Wolfe companion Ontar, were standing tall, watching over the city.

Zuro saw a Matoran being chased by a large creature. "Rarkata, I see something in the alleyway."

"What is it?"

"I don't know, but we have go after it. Come on. Ontar, stay here."

As they jumped from the building they separated. A strategy came to Rarkata's mind. "We'll ambush it. You take left and I'll take right."

Zuro nodded in agreement. Zuro lurked in the shadow, scanning for the unknown creature cornering the Matoran. Zuro pulled his ice saber &mdash; similar to Lewa's air saber &mdash; and Rarkata's eye turned red. They were ready to attack.

Rarkata whispered, "On my signal. Now."

They both jumped at the same time. The next moment, a tail with a stinger came out, and it deflected both of them at the same.

Rarkata was shocked. The large creature revealed itself: it was an evolved Vorox.

"A Vorox?" said Zuro in shock.

"No, impossible! It should have worked," said Rarkata in shock.

The evolved Vorox screeched.

"This Vorox looks very different. What is a Vorox doing in the Northern Frost?" Rarkata questioned.

"I wonder as well, but right now we must deal with it."

Rarkata took his first swing at the Vorox. It deflected it, and they pushed each other back and forward. Then Zuro joined and the Vorox used its stinger to hold them both. The Vorox pushed them back to the wall.

Rarkata charged at it again, taking the front as Zuro took back. It was intense as their swords clashed against each other, blades flying in all directions so quickly it looked like there was many more. The only sound was the metallic clanging of swords. Both knew that one wrong move could bring them close to death &mdash; and such complicated moves, with precise angles and cuts! It was terrifying and exciting at the same time. Then the Vorox kicked Rarkata into the wall.

"Rarkata!" yelled Zuro.

Zuro continued to tango with the Vorox one-on-one. They continued to clash each other until he found its weak spot. He pulled out his Thornax launcher, shooting its stinger off, defeating the Vorox. It gave a terrified screech as it retreated.

"Rarkata, are you okay?" said Zuso, panting.

Rarkata groaned. "Yes, I will be. What happened to the Vorox?"

"It retreated. But who knows if it will come back, or if there are more."

The Ko-Matoran approached to thank them for helping him. "Thank you very much. Please, let me do something for both of you as a token of my appreciation."

"Thank you. Come along, Ontar."

They walked with the Ko-Matoran back to his shop. Many inventions hung around them.

"Welcome to my shop. Oh, how rude of me. I am Tugel. I am an inventor."

"I am Zuro."

"I am Rarkata."

"Very well then." Tugel noticed a damage thornax launcher on Zuro's belt. "Your Thornax launcher and your saber. They look much damaged. May I see them?" Tugel asked.

"Um... sure. But I don't know if you can repair them. The saber is very old."

"It's not a challenge. Should be very easy. Be right back. In the meantime, look around and see what you like. Rartaka, would like me to fix your armor?" Tugel asked kindly.

"Oh no. I prefer to be this way."

"Are you sure? Your armor looks more damaged than I thought it would be. I'm surprised it's lasted this long."

"I said, it's fine," said Rarkata in anger.

"Easy, Rarkata. He was only being nice."

"I'm sorry."

"It is alright. I will get started on the Thornax launcher and your saber."

As Tugel left to fix Zuro's weapons, they roamed the shop. Rartaka had a thought. "Zuro, may I ask you something?"

"You may."

"Your mask? You never told me where you got it."

"This mask is very special to me. Gelu gave it to me after the Shattering, when I was just an Agori. I used to watch Gelu fight in the arena, and when he was practicing I looked up to him. I wanted to become a good warrior like he was, so he gave me his mask."

"But how are you good as I am?" Rartaka asked in wonder.

"I traveled from region to region with some of the greatest legends: Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Onua, Pohatu, and most importantly, Kopaka. He said that there was someone similar to me, and that was 'Rarkata'. So I went searching for you so that we could work together... and here we are today."

"Fascinating story, my good chap. And I have finished your weapons." Tugel returned with Zuro's weapons, looking as if they were brand new. "Here you are. I had to rebuild your launcher, and I added new parts to it. It has a long-range targeting system and an unlimited use of Thornax. I built you a second one in case your first one gets destroyed. Your sword should be brand new again."

"Thank you, Tugel. How can we repay you?" Zuro asked thoughtfully.

"No need. It's on me."

"We'll be on our way then."

"Come back soon."

As they left the shop, Zuro began to have strange visions in his head, blinding his vision. He sees a mysterious light mask and an evil shadow mask as they collided... then fuzzy images of Toa and Glatorian... and he began to hear echoing voices.

"Save Spherus Magna. An ancient evil is waiting to be reawoken. The Great Spirit depends on you. Time is short. Only you and others can save our way of life."

"Others? What do you mean?"

"Time is short. Head to the Turaga Tower. Hurry, Zuro. You and your team are our only hope."

Zuro groaned. Rartaka saw Zuro in pain and tried to help him. "Zuro? What's wrong?"

"I saw... visions... in my head."

"Visions? What did you see?" Rartaka questioned.

"I saw a light and shadow mask in battle... and other Toa along with me."

"What does it mean?" Rartaka asked.

"I don't know, but I was told to head for the Turaga Tower, where Turaga Nuju is."

"Then we should head for the Tower."

"Yes. Come on, Ontar." Zuro jumped on his hover bike. Ontar got on the back. Rartaka used his shield as a hover board, and they took off to the Turaga Tower.

In the Turaga Tower, the Great Being Artemis approached Turaga Nuju. Nuju was shocked to see a Great Being arrive unnoticed.

"Ah, Great Being Artemis. What brings you here on a short notice?"

"I am searching for a certain warrior. He is known as Zuro."

"Then I'll summon him for you, Great Being."

"That will not be necessary. I can sense him coming towards this way."

Meanwhile, in the research lab with Tan, Tau, and Muai in the underground of Turaga Tower, Tau examined the symbols again. Muai gazed at him again but tried not to show it.

"This is fascinating. We have to warn the Turaga."

Gala returned with Nuju. "I've already brought word to the Regions and to the Turaga."

"Turaga Nuju! We have something to tell you. It's..."

"I already know."

"You do?" Tau wondered.

"Yes. Great Being Artemis explained everything to me."

"Tell me when he arrives."

"Of course."

The night had fallen when Zuro and his friends arrived at the Turaga Tower. Zuro saw a Mata Nui Cow &mdash; his adopted daughter Salamis &mdash; standing in front of the door.

Zuro was confused. "Salamis, what are you doing here?"

"Hello, father. I was requested to come here into your presence."

"Who is she, Zuro?"

"This is my adopted daughter, Salamis."

"Your daughter?" Rarkata asked.

"Yes. I'll explain in the elevator."

They all went into the elevator. As it went to the top floor, he explained.

"It was after the reformation of Spherus Magna, when all of the Rahi were released into the wild. During my training to become a great warrior, I saw a cocoon wrapped in a web. When the cocoon hatched, it was revealed to me as a mutated Mata Nui Cow that was bitten by a Visorak.

"I brought her to the nearest town for help, but she was ranked as a freak, monster, and outsider. She was kicked out of every town, but I accepted her for the way she was and I promised to take care of her as if she were my own."

"That's very touching."

"Thank you."

They finally reached the top floor and saw Turaga Nuju with the Matoran, Agori, and a Great Being.

"Why have I been summoned?" Zuro asked.

"The Great Being must speak to you, Zuro. I shall fetch him."

"Wait for me outside, everyone. I will return shortly."

Everybody left the room and went back down to the first floor except Turaga Nuju.

Time passed. The full moon and the stars shone across the dark blue night sky. Zuro looked at the full bright moon over the gazing lights of the city, waiting for a certain being... until he arrived unexpectedly.

"There was a time... when we were much more powerful... but that was long ago."

They walked over to the balcony together and looked at the full, bright moon in the sky.

"You must have no end of questions, Glatorian."

"I had visions before I arrived to the Tower. What do these visions mean? Should I believe in these visions or am I cross-wired?"

"These visions you have are a gift. The visions you have will help you on your journey to fight great evil and protect this world from chaos and destruction."

"But why me? What do I know about fighting great evil?" Zuro questioned.

"Visions help lead Matoran or Agori to their destinies as Toa and Glatorian, who protect us and do what we can no longer do."

"What happened?" Zuro asked.

"Millions of years ago, before the Shattering, we, the Great Beings, were great kings, creating for the love of creation. During that early era, one of our own discovered this mysterious and powerful liquid and left it for the Agori to discover themselves. When the Agori discovered the liquid, it only led to greed, chaos and war between the Tribes led by the Element Lords.

"The only who discovered it was our own Nazar. He has created many creatures to bring life to our world, which led to the creation of the Makuta species while we created the Great Spirit's giant robotic body. But Nazar had other plans. I had to halt his actions before he continued, and banished him.

"With his corruption, he turned the Brotherhood of Makuta against the Great Spirit and made himself their leader. He forged his own mask, called the Kraahkan, Great Mask of Shadows, and gained dark powers from it. He no longer called himself Great Being Nazar, but Makuta Lord Nazar.

"We held Nazar responsible for his actions. He planned to attack us, but I attacked first and removed his power. We rested his body in the Black Spike Mountains in his own Makuta fortress. We removed his mask and sent it to an uncharted island where no one will find it again. He has been nearly reawaken, but not completely... but he will return someday. His darkness spreads like an incurable disease.

"There were many tales of the Makuta that have frightened many Matoran across the Regions. Lately those tales have stopped. Now... the Matoran are frightened anyway. The shadows are coming back. We will not survive them this time."

"Mata Nui," said Zuro in total shock.

"The evolved Vorox surround us. They're just the beginning."

"What can I do?" Zuro asked.

"You must push back the shadows. Your visions are from the Great Spirit, and I will guide you on your journey as we move forward. You are destined to become the ultimate Toa, and I know that he chose wisely.

"Our journey will start at sunrise. Rest now, warrior."

Zuro took the elevator back down to the first floor. He saw his friends resting and he rested along with them.

Sunrise finally rose over the city. Zuro collected the items he needed for his journey.

Rarkata was worried. "How come I can't come with you?" Rarkata asked Zuro.

"Because I want someone to watch over the city while I'm away."

"But Kopaka can watch over it."

"Yes, but he is more of a protector of the outer skirts of the Northern Region, and I trust you to watch over the rest. And may I ask you a favor?" Zuro asked Rarkata.

"Yes, Zuro?"

"I want you to watch over my daughter while I'm away."

"I will protect her with my life."

"Thank you."

Zuro walked outside with Rarkata as he prepared himself to set off on his journey. Ontar joined him.

"You're bringing Ontar?" Rarkata asked.

"Of course I am. I couldn't leave him behind if I wanted to."

"Father, I wish you luck on your journey. I asked a Matoran to make this necklace for luck."

"Thank you, Salamis. Before I leave: Rarkata, please be nice to the younger Toa. You need to work on your social skills."

"I'll try, but it won't be easy."

Nuju approached them to give them his warnings and blessings. "The shadows of Makuta are very powerful. Do not take your journey lightly; it will not tolerate of none of your foolery."

"But how will I know where to start, Artemis?"

"As I said before, your visions and instincts will guide you. Trust your visions."

Zuro felt energy flowing through him, as his instincts told him which direction to go. It was straight ahead. As they walked forward, his friends waved in goodbye.

"Your journey will begin in this Region."

"But I don't have powers to begin with. How will I fight great evil?" Zuro questioned.

"Do not worry, my friend. Your instincts will help you find your power, and I will be there to help you along the way."

"Thank you, Artemis. Off we go."

They all walked into the Ice Mountains of the Northern Frost with their hooded robes as they set off on their journey.

"Let Mata Nui guide you safely. Safely in the light..."

Chapter 3 - The Journey Begins
Meanwhile in the shadow temple known for the Makuta temple in the Black Spike Mountains. Two unknown figures in large cloaks have approached the temple as they enter. One large figure and one slender slim female figure. She first approached the dark being with no mask in his throne with a mysterious dark power crystal in her hands as she places it inside of the being as it begins to power up. His evil eyes and his body begins to glow in evil red and takes a huge evil laughter.

(Evil laughter) “I… live… again!”

He rises bursts out power from his entire body until he reaches the floor weakened as the female rushes to help him.

“My love!”

“Ah, I live again but how long have I been gone?” He asks

“You’ve been asleep for a generation but I have revived you, my love.”

“I remember that voice. You were always the loyalist one, Roodaka.”

She reveals herself to her love as she rubs his chin and kisses him on the lips. Then another approaches as he also reveals himself as Nazar notices.

“Miserix? My son. It has been so long. Where are your brothers?” Lord Nazar asks

“Father and that is the problem.” As Miserix says in fright

“Problem? What problem?” Lord Nazar asks as he wonders

“My brothers have met their ends.”

As Nazar rises from his throne and begins to approach Miserix slowly as he takes steps back. Nazar begins glow in anger staring into Miserix’s eyes

“I have been asleep for a generation. You have decided to walk into my sacred temple of the Makuta’s and tell me that your brother’s have met their ends?! Why do you speak as if they are… dead?” Said Nazar in anger

“Father. They’ve met their ends in the hands of the Toa’s and Mata Nui.”

(Growls) “I knew you were the weakest link of the Brotherhood. Teridax was the strongest one I should have placed him leader instead I placed you as the leader and you have failed me. You have disgraced the name of the Makuta’s. I have no right to call you my son and you have no right to call me your father. You are a failure to me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There must be something I can do to redeem myself.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You will be Roodaka’s servant. If you became mine you would have failed as you were the leader. Roodaka, do what you want with this failure.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Of course, my sweet Lord Nazar. I have brought a present for you my love.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar leaves his throne room as he approaches his Kraahkhan and puts it on as he feels the darkness flowing through his body. She then hands him his staff of darkness.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The staff of darkness. I crafted this weapon for Teridax and now it is mine.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">He uses his power and changes its form to his own staff; Staff of Eternal Darkness. He walks to his lab at the window staring at the jungle as Roodaka enters the room.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“This world has changed, Roodaka. My world… that I use to rule with my bare hands.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It can be yours again.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And you can rule the many of this world like you use to like the Visorak as the Queen of the new world.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Of course. This world is imperfect without your leadership, your army and minions.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Roodaka notices old tank tubes. One tank was of Antidermis and the other one is broken and other millions and she begins to wonder what was inside.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Experiments, I presume. That will help you with our reclaim of the world.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Exactly, I will reclaim my world and revive the Brotherhood of Makuta and no one will stand in my way. Roodaka, send out a call… it’s time to rally an army.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes my sweet Lord.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile with Zuro, Ontar and Artemis still in the Northern Region as they fight through the harsh snowstorms until Ontar smells something unusual as Zuro notices.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Sniffs) (Growls)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ontar, what’s the matter? Ontar!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro and Artemis chase after Ontar as they both wonder what’s wrong.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What’s wrong with Ontar?” Artemis asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I don’t know he must have picked up something. Ontar!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the rushed through the storm as it starts to die down they can hear struggling as get closer until they hears familiar voices and see has Ontar grabbed something.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hey, let go you stupid wolf! Hey, let go!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Growls)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they rushed they see Tau and his friends fighting with Ontar. Zuro knows he was just playful

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ontar, release.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Ontar lets go as Tau goes flying into the snow as his friends laugh at him and Zuro wonders.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Tan? Tau? Gala? Muai? What are you four doing out here?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We were uh… we… uh…” As Tan stammers as the other don’t understand but Gala stands up and explained everything

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So you followed us, if I’m correct?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, we just thought that maybe we can find our destinies.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So can we come with you?” Muai asked

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro gives a deep thought as he thinks over until a sudden disruption as he sees more visions and hears voices as he struggles. He sees himself getting his powers in a cavern with a mysterious shadow figure watching him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Voice echoing) “Find your way to the Frozen Vretars cavern. Find your Power.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro returns to reality as everyone around sees him struggling trying to help him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro, are you okay?” Muai asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Panting) “Yes, I am fine.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro, what happen?” Artemis asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The visions are coming back to me again. I told was told to go to the Frozen Vretars cavern to find my power as they said.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who said so?” Gala asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Great Spirit.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Does that mean we can come with you?” Tau asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Might as well. Were too far from the city to bring you all back. Alright then onward.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they continued on their journey to find the Cavern as something was seeking through the shadows watching Zuro’s every move as he continues to follow. As they walked the trail they find the ice cavern that Zuro saw in his vision and Turaga Nuju was waiting all this time.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Turaga Nuju? You guard the Frozen Vretars cavern?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Chuckles) “Oh no, I am only a watcher. What brings you here, Warrior?” Turaga Nuju asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My visions brought me here. It’s a sign of madness.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hm, not visions. Messages from the Great Spirit. This is clearly your path.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So you know what I’m looking for?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You are becoming something you are destined to be. Here you will find it. Alone.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So be it. Everyone wait for me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro approaches the cavern but before he enters Turaga Nuju said one last thing

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Whichever you seek, you will find.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro enters the cavern deeply inside as he walks very slowly until he hears voices calling out his name

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Voice echoing) “Zuro. Zuro.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro continues into the cavern until he enters a large empty room and spots a shadow figure standing in the middle with his head down. Zuro approaches it very slowly until a dark blob pulls itself out of him making him flying into the wall. Zuro looks at him and as it begins to form he looks exactly like Zuro a shadow version of himself. The shadow forms the exact same copy of his sword and charged at him as Zuro recovers, draws his sword and clashes swords as the fight begins to intensify. It was so intense, blades flying in all directions so fast it looked like there was two. The only sound heard was the metallic clanging of swords. Both knew that one wrong move could bring them close to death. As collided each other they both send themselves flying to each end of the room as they lay off for a moment.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Panting) “He’s more powerful than I thought. Well… me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They circle each other and charged towards each other and held each other standing their grounds. As they hold each other Zuro begins to power up and burst out with ice as his shadow skids on the floor. Zuro uses his sword stabbed it into the ground causing an ice wave sending his shadow to the wall. The shadow pulls itself out and charged at him again with no sense of strategy this time as Zuro pulls his sword concentrated, aimed at it and shot an ice beam freezing it completely and finally took one large slice cutting in half as it shatters into parts as he draws back his sword. The shadow blob begins to deform and disappeared like dust.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Zuro’s thought) “Was that my power or something else?” Zuro asks him self

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro hears noise coming from outside and thought that it was Ontar again being playful as walks back to check on them. He returns to them as he sees Ontar passed out, the Matoran scared and Artemis fighting a large figure. He checks on Ontar to see if he was okay and check on the Matoran.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Are you all okay?” Zuro asks them

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, were fine but what about that big dark hunter?” Tan wonders in fright

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro recognizes the large figure with tubes in his back into his gas mask similar to the Zatth with only three fingers. He has a cordak blaster attached to his shoulder. As he went to help Artemis he interrupts their fight.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Bron? I should’ve known.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(With Muffled voice) “Ah, Zuro I’ve been looking for you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I see. I can see that you came back for another beat down like last time.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But this time the tables will turn.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron pulls out his large black and red protosteel sword similar to Brutaka’s sword with a Zamor launcher attached on top as Zuro recognizes it in shock.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That sword. Is that the Vortixx Sangre sword? How did you get that?” Zuro asks in shock

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I have my sources.” Bron takes one giant slash to the ground as Zuro dodges his heavy attack and draws his sword. Bron takes long slashes every time to Zuro as he dodges his moves. Zuro than gives light attacks back and forward until Bron deflect Zuro’s skidding him across the floor as rises. Zuro and Bron circled each other as they got closer than Zuro takes the first hits as they collided their swords together pushing each other back standing their ground. Zuro deflects him and hits him with many light attacks until one big heavy attack sends him flying into the air and falling back down hard. The battle continues as Zuro begins to power up and shot his ice beam to his hand freezing it with his sword against the wall.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ice powers?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, Bron. Ice Powers.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron struggles as he tries to pull his hand as he sets himself free.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No matter I’ll just use my strength.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron charges at Zuro with his fist of havoc and knocked Zuro to the ground as Bron steps on his chest.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Maybe I’m better off without my sword. Beating you like this is more fun.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Before Bron takes a last swing at Zuro a mysterious figure in a cloak hiding in the shadow aims its Zamor and shot it at Bron knocking him back. It jumps out of the dark and knocked Bron into the wall with his shadow nova blast.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There’s plenty more of where that came from.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Growls) (Gas hisses) “This isn’t over, Zuro.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron runs to retrieve his sword and retreated. The mysterious Toa helps Zuro up as everyone joins together.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who was that?” Gala asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That was Bron. He was an old friend of mine but now a mercenary. During the old times before the core war we were very much like brothers in arms I was just an ordinary Glatorian and he was a Guardian. He protected everyone that he truly cared for including me. But when someone paid him he felt he should paid to protect for certain jobs. If he wasn’t paid he would kill. He became ruthless, cold-blooded and merciless anyway he can but mostly corrupted. Ever since we parted because of his actions but I know the Bron I used to know is still in there. Somewhere waiting to be revived.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’m sorry about your friend.” As the mysterious toa joins in

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes and thank you for your help, Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You’re welcome.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I never seen you around anywhere before.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s because I’m from a certain place that I wish not to remember.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who are you anyway?” Tan asks curiously and mysteriously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My name is Kadima.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am Zuro. This is Tan, Tau, Gala, Muai, Ontar and…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Suddenly interrupting Zuro “I know him, Great Being Artemis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes but your mask is black. Are you Earth?” Tau asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, I am… shadow.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Everybody) “What?!” Says everybody is shock

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But… that’s impossible. There’s no shadow toa’s.” As Muai speaks in shock

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Not according to the history of Toa’s. Not that I know of.” As Tan checks history tablet

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well I am. I was born from energized Protodermis from Mangnia by this Makuta Nazar. I was his Spawn but I escape his hands after the Protodermis was destroyed and left into the world. I tried to fit into the world but I’ve been shunned all of my life because of my element. Until I found this this Kanohi Jyamu; mask of manipulation which granted me this form you call “Toa”. I have traveled for several years helping other Matoran’s who’ve been casted of shunned aside. I grew a large hatred for the ones who think their better than others. From time to time I asked myself where my destiny lies. And I figured that it lies with you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I do some-what remember of Nazar making a shadow toa.” As Artemis thinks out loud

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You know him?” Kadima asks Artemis

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, he is also a Great Being but now a Makuta. He made life just as we did but made them into abominations. Which is why we are on this journey.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“A journey to defeat this great evil of the Makuta.” Zuro joins in

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then let me join on your journey.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I want to know my place in the world. Where I belong.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well then my friend your journey starts here.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro gets another vision but it was darkness as he sees red eyes staring at him saying “I have returned.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> (Groans) “It’s happening again.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What?” Kadima asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My visions. It was what started my journey to unite and to defeat this evil and he has been reawaken.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then there’s no time to lose. Well then it’s settled. Welcome Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But how are we going to get to the next region without being ambush this time?” Kadima asks and wonders

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What? You thought we walked out here?” Gala goes to a tree and uncovers her truck from the snow with Zuro’s hover bike in the back.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You brought my bike with you?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yeah and I figured that you would need it sooner or later.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well that solved our transportation problems. Onward my friends.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Everybody jumps into the back of the truck and Gala takes the driver seat until Zuro had another vision seeing the jungle as he is struggling.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Another vision?” Muai asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes and it was telling to go that way.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro pointed in the direction straight ahead as figure where he is pointing.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That goes to the Great Jungle.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, where we will find our next Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then the Great Jungle it is.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">There they set off to the Great Jungle as they continue their journey to unite the Toa’s

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile back at the Makuta Temple as the Skrall, Bone Hunters and Dark hunters came from all over the regions after the signal was sent even the Skakdi were there. Roodaka comes out first for her announcement.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Crowd Chattering)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Silence!” As Roodaka yells to get their attention as they quiet

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I bring you your new master. Your lord and that you will follow with no question. The Makuta.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar walks out to make his announcement on the tele-screen.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The leaders you have served for centuries have fallen under poor leadership. I can see it in your faces that you are willing to serve me and become my new army that I truly desire. Swear your allegiance to me and you shall see a new world. Today we shall create order to Spherus Magna a new world in my vision. A new future for our world. I will need a volunteer to be my servant. Who dares to step up and take this position?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they all cheered for their new lord Nazar notices something running from a distance and jumped to him and kneeled to him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I… will serve, my lord.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Speak your name.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am Bron.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And what purpose do you have?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“To destroy the Toa’s. Once and for all.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Very well then. Swear your allegiance to me and shall see the end of the toa’s.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I will not fail you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You better be true with your words. Roodaka, make him conformable. Make him feel welcome.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Of course.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Rookdaka firmly scratches his armor and chuckles with a grin Bron to another room. A white snake slithers into the temple trying to find a home as Nazar senses it and went after it. The white snake slithers a the dark room

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Welcome, Metus.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who said that and how did you know my name?” Metus wonders curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am Lord Nazar; the first Makuta.” As his eyes glows I the dark staring down at Metus.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Makuta? I thought those were just bio legends.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am more than a legend.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Show yourself.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am very pleased to meet the one that united two different species as a united army.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“State your business, Makuta.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“This is my command. You are to destroy these Toa’s especially the one called Zuro. He is the one thing and the only thing that would stand in my way.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Okay, first off I’m a snake. I can’t destroy anything not like this.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You exaggerate.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The point is I can’t fight anything as a snake.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Destroy them for me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why should I? What’s in it for me?” Metus questions

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Your bargaining posture is highly dubious; But very well. I will provide you with a new body and you will serve under Bron.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who is Bron?” Metus asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He is Bron.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And nothing! You belong to me... now.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I belong to nobody.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Perhaps I misjudged you. Proceed - on your way to oblivion.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar begins torturing Metus as he struggles and starts to beg for mercy.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ah! No! No! I’ll accept your terms. I’ll accept!” (Grunting then relief)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Excellent.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar picks up Metus and brings him into his underground lab as Roodaka, Bron and Miserix follows him as they watched. He drops Metus into the Organic Protodermis tube as he begins to form. As he grew larger he grows his arms, legs and then his body into a full Glatorian body and Nazar releases him and falls onto the ground.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Impressive, my love. Another servant in your hands.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, my lord. Well done.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You will address me as Lord Nazar. You will serve under Bron. Don’t disappoint me. Now destroy the Toa before he unites his Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, my lord.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron and Metus leaves the temple to find the Toa.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Destroy the Toa…”

Chapter 4 - The Air Spectre
<p style="font-weight:normal;">'''And so, whether it was madness or messages from the Great Spirit as they seek the next Toa to find and unite a great team to fight this great evil and we believed that we can defeat this ultimate shadow. As we are destined and set ourselves… to become legends.'''

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa drive forward into the great jungle as they find it very beautiful but mysterious of what may be hidden behind the vines and the trees.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Kadima senses something that was a bit off and he did not very much like it.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I don’t like this. This jungle seems a bit off. I can sense it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I sense it as well. It feels like something that doesn’t belong here.” Said Artemis sensing something as well

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yeah. M-maybe we should go back.” Said Muai in fright

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Listen, once we start a journey we can’t turn back. We must finish this together.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Suddenly Zuro once again has his visions as he sees another Toa but he wasn’t sure flying in the air and coming towards him as it ends and he returns to reality and Kadima tries calling to him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Echoing) “Zuro? Zuro! Another vision?” Kadima asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I saw something… coming at me. I’m not sure what it was.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they continue driving into the vast of the jungle something or someone was swinging through the vines in the tree’s following them as Zuro begins to take note of it.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Gala, stop the truck.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What?” Gala asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I said… stop the truck.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Gala comes to a complete stop and Zuro jumps out to sense of what’s following him. Zuro can see something swinging in the vines mysteriously but he sees it in the edge of his eye.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Zuro thinking) “You’re not as sneaky as you think you are.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">And that moment it jumps out into Zuro’s face with his dual wield golden katana swords heading straight for him. But before he could slice him Zuro draws his sword quick in a flash blocking his attack and pushes him back.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wind fly.” (Echo chuckling)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s who were looking for.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(All) “Who?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Zuro senses him rushing around the trees Muai was frighten and hides behind Tau as the mysterious Toa laughs away in the shadow but Kadima was amused about this.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He thinks this is very amusing to him.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Woods tells me that you were searching for me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“How did you know?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The trees and wind tells me you were the searching for a toa like me.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I’ve been searching far and wide for toa like you to help me on this journey to defeat this great evil that is returning for revenge.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hm, maybe I’ll join but on one condition. You must fight me but I’m not easy to be defeated.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Very well then. I accept.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Good.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">He reveals himself from his robe with his Great Kanohi Mahiki with green body parts and gold plated armor and a ninja figure with sword holsters on his back as he jumps out of the trees.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“BANZAI!” Yelling in a battle cry.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As he jumps out of the tree with his dual wield golden katana swords Zuro draws his sword and puts on his face plate as they both collided. Kadima wanted to help but Artemis stops him before could.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I must help.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, let them fight.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But why?” Kadima questions

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Air Toa must prove himself to have his power as he does not have one of his own. I’ve seen many young Toa like this.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“If you believe so.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Zuro continues his fight with the other mysterious Toa as Zuro blocks every attack he throws at him with one arm behind his back. Their swords collide as they slash and clang each other swords back and forward.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Your kind of sloppy, Toa. For a young one that can hide you are a bit of a slacker.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Angrily) “Take that back.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You’re letting your anger get the best of you. You’re blinded with rage.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, I’m not!” As he says with rage

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Are you sure?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro uses his cape as a cover up blinding him as his roundhouse kicked him into the face and finally he uses his sword and trips him as he falls on his back. He uncovers him and puts his cape back on as he approaches him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hey! No fair!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You may be good at hiding but you lack at fighting.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro helps him up as he begins to introduce himself.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Dramatically) “Well since you’ve been looking for me. I might as well tell you who I am. I am the amazing, greatest, good looking Toa around… the name is Torix.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well I’m Zuro and these are my friends. Toa Kadima, Tan, Tau, Muai, Gala and the Great Being; Artemis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Surprised) “Whoa, what kind of Toa are you?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’m… shadow.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That seems impossible.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Believe me. I’m more than meets the eye.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now, you said needed my help? For what?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“A great ancient evil that was once a Great Being as I is rising from the shadows once again to create chaos and destruction on this very world. He is known for as the Makuta Lord Nazar unless we stop him at his tracks.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wait a sec. He’s a Great Being why can’t you stop him?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He has the mask of Ultimate Kraahkan. He is too powerful for me or any other Great Being to stop and only Toa like yourself with the power of all elements and unity can stop him once and for all.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well if were going fight this “Makuta” we need to talk to the Rahkshi Queen.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who is she?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Tan answers as he looks for information about them on his tablet “Sharijila; the Rahkshi Queen. Ever since they’ve been released into the wild after the Battle of Shperus Magna one of them have getting more intelligent as they evolved over time and she decided to rule a underground society of Rahkshi’s at her will.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well then how do we find her?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You leave that to me and don’t worry I got my own vehicle.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix reveals his Supido MK-1 Air bike out of the bushes as Zuro pulls out his hover bike out of the truck. Artemis feels that something is related between them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Torix, I’ve checked your skills you’re not ready. Stay with me and I’ll teach you everything I know.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Okay. I’ll stay.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro finds another vision underwater as he sees something swimming with glowing yellow eyes as he returns to reality and Torix was curious.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hey, you okay?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Another vision. Next we go to the Aqua Magna.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“To find our next Toa. Onwards.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But first we got to find the Rahkshi Queen then we go to the Aqua Region.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix thinks of a question and wonders about what’s wrong with him and asks him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro? The vision you mentioned. Are you cross wired?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, I’m not cross wired. If I was cross wired I would’ve not found you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That makes sense.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ugh, this is going to be a long journey.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Toa set off again of their journey to find their next Toa and hopefully to the Shadow at its tracks before time runs out.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile with Bron and Metus as journey through the jungle with a squad of Skrall behind following them. As they journey through Metus was beginning to become very irritating to Bron as he holds in his anger.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And that why you and I should work together on this, Bron.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Angrily) “Do you ever shut up, Metus?” Bron asks furiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What? I’m trying to score a lifetime deal with you here. Once in a lifetime chance…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Shush, somethings coming.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Something approaches as they noticed and hid into the bushes as they saw Zuro and his friends pass by through and Bron recognizes him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s him. That’s who were looking for. Let’s go.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They follow the Toa into the thick of the woods as the Toa looks around them with Rahkshi heads on sticks.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wow, I thought they were intelligent.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“They are. This is their warning.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s a graveyard.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“How do Rahkshi survive like this?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No one knows…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa passes by gold guards hiding in the thick trees as they stop them at their tracks.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Raspy voice) “Halt travelers!” You are trespassing on Rahkshi territory.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“State your business or be killed where you stand.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Zuro looks at Torix for the answer.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Don’t look at me. Better say something.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We are Toa and we are here to seek for the Rahkshi Queen.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They wait for an approval to answer to them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You may pass with an escort. Try anything and you will be skinned to your bones.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Torix Whispering to Zuro) “I thought they were friendly.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Really Torix?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well at least we’re at the right place.” Tan admitting

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why is the right place always so terrifying?” Muai asks frighten

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Rahkshi guard reveals the panel button, presses it as a large door reveals a passage way, followed through and sealed it behind them. As they are being escorted into the underground cavern as they witness a whole society of a Rahkshi village living in homes and working with all different kinds of Rahkshi from Matoran sized to Titan as Tau was surprised.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wow. A whole of society of Rahkshi. All different kinds of them. It’s amazing.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hm and to think that they would stay mindless servants forever.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix laughs as Gala laughs along with him but the guard growls at his joke.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Snarls) “Kidding. I’m kidding. Sheesh. Learn to take a joke.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They arrive to the main temple where the queen is. As they enter the temple approaching the throne of the queen as they accompanied by darken yellow armored Rahkshi with Rahkshi markings on his body guardian standing by.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So these are the trespassers demanding an audience?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We didn’t mean to trespass.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Queen herself judges who may or may not enter the sanctuary. Me, I see no reason she should be available for whatever washes up at the reef. But here we are.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We’ve come to ask for help.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Without knowing two evolved Vorox appears behind the throne as Artemis notice them appearing.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Vorox!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro draws his blaster but the guardian stops him at his tracks with a knife at his throat as everybody was preparing to fight but they see a young blue slim figure walk from a distance to her as she appears.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It is afraid of the Vorox. It does not understand these ones are mine.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Queen places herself on the throne and everybody resisted and pushed back as they put their weapons away.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Apologies… your grace.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am Zuro. Glatorian of Ice.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Torix jumps in. “…And I’m Torix. Toa of Air. Your beautifulness.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We’re searching for the Makuta Temple.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why?” The Guardian asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We seek to destroy the shadow legend known as Makuta Lord Nazar.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You want to turn it into a battleground. How unimaginative.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Do you know where it is?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Everyone knows where it is. The hard part is getting to in.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Can you help us?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now, why would we do that?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Listen, I know your history with the Makuta Teridax…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We no longer serve the Makuta. He abandoned us and left us to die under his feet.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We need your sincere help.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The guardian grows closer to his face to intimidate him. “Give me one good reason why.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Queen requests counsel with her brother.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The guardian approaches the queen as they whisper their conversation as the Toa wait for them as well.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Chuckles under breath) “Yes, that’s good. That’s good. Why not? We’ll make you a map throughout the entire land. How’s that? All we need is a head of an Exo-Toa Nemesis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“An Exo-Toa? Uh… we…” Said by Tau in fright

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why do you want an Exo-Toa head?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Oh, we don’t. And I highly doubt we’ll get one either. But it’s your only hope of finding the Makuta Temple.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We will return.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Or die by the hands of Exo-Toa. Either way.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they were about to leave the temple they hear screaming from outside as the Toa and the guardian run towards outside. As they see villagers run for their lives and the guards being defeated as Bron and Metus appear with the Skrall army along with them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Bron and he’s brought the Skrall with him. Artemis, do you think?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He’s already converted beings to do his bidding. This is his doing. He has been reawaken.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron approaches Zuro and his friends

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro, what a surprise seeing you here!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You mean after you followed me in here. I’m not surprised.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I see you’ve made new friends along the way.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And I see you made new ones too. A lot of new ones and the one betrayed his kind.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Enough talking! Skrall attack!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Go! Hide now!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they ran for safety and rest prepared to fight as the Skrall charges towards at them as Bron leads and the Toa runs to them and collided. Zuro takes his swing as he knocks down Bron with his sword downwards. Artemis uses his staff as hits the Skrall from all different directions with twirls and spins as he throws them over his head.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Ontar charges at the Skrall and bites down on him by the foot, lifts him and throws him into others as Kadima swings his sword as he uses his blaster shooting back and forward. Until he uses his mask power and control the Skrall mind and made it fight for him. On the other hand the guardian uses his orbit shotgun as he shoots one down at every turn. Torix confronts Metus as they clash swords together as he stands his ground but Metus was not very skilled as he thought so he ducks from his slash and kneed up into the chin but Metus pushed him back.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Zuro goes one on one with Bron as their battle was getting very intense. Their blades were flying in all directions so fast it looked like there was two. The only sound heard was the metallic clanging of swords. Both knew that one wrong move could bring them close to death. Their faces was a sign of tiredness. Their swords fiercely push each other back with all of their strength but Bron pushes with more force back to Torix.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro and Torix were at a back to back duo as Bron and Metus was heading towards them. They look back at each other and nodded each other as they continued to fight as they switch places at the same time. Zuro goes after Metus and Torix goes after Bron. As Zuro takes on Metus Zuro blocks every punch he throws at him, he trips Metus on front face flat grabs his arm and twisted it as Metus screams in pain.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My Arm!” Metus screams in pain and passes out.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile with Torix fighting Bron as he takes huge swings at him. Torix takes flight as Bron tries to shoot him down.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wind fly!” (Laughing)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Stop cowering, Toa! Come down here and fight like a real warrior!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“If you say so.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix swoops down hard and screams in his battle cry.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yaah! A Toa hero knows no fear!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Torix swoops down and agilely dodges his large swings and blocks his heavy attack as he was under the blade trying to hold him off.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There’s no hope for you, Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Grunting) “Do you think so?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I do so.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Grunting) “Well you’re going to believe harder!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix pushes him off and slides under him as he grips on his back.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Get off me!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix finds his weak spot and it was his tubes as he was starting to pull the tubes out of him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What are you doing?!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I think you’ve had enough of fresh air for one day.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix jumps off of his back as Bron goes down on his knees and falls down face flat. Elsewhere with the Matoran as they hide away from the attack until a Skrall finds them and was about to attack Muai but Tau stands to the Skrall with a Kolhii stick.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Rahkshi playing Kolhii? Now, I’m really curious.” Gala curious about the Kolhii stick

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hey you, leave her alone!” Tau said with a raising voice

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Muai was surprised that Tau was standing up for her as he swings the stick back and forward. The Skrall was not being intimidated, takes the stick and breaks it in half. He gives off a chuckle as it scared them even more.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Okay, I regret this.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Skrall was about to take his swing suddenly Kadima jumps and kicks the Skrall in the face. He checks the Matoran to see if they are okay.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Are you okay?” Kadima asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, we’ll be okay. I hope.” Muai says doubtfully

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa reunite as another wave of Skrall were coming in.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There’s too many of them. They’re still coming.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What do we do, Zuro?” Kadima asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro thinks of a plan that might stop the swarm of Skrall from coming.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We use the powers the Great Spirit gave us. That’s how we’ll stop them, together.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s the idea. I don’t have my air powers yet. I can barely fly yet.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes you can. You must concentrate, look inside yourself and see that you can find that power inside you. Take control of that power and release it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix concentrates as he feels the power flowing through him as a large amount of wind starts to come in, holds it in and releases it against the Skrall as they went flying back.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I did it. I did it!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s great. Now, let’s put that power into a good use and stop them together. Are you ready?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(All) “Yeah!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Let’s do this!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They draw their swords and placed them together as their weapons begin to charge up with their powers being mixed and Skrall army continue to charge.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wait for the right time. Wait for it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Skrall continue to charge towards them and Zuro gives the signal

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now!” (Charging) (FWOOSH!)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">A large beam shoots from their swords as it hit towards them sending them all back as the waves stop and they retreat. Bron recovers as he reattaches his tubes and Metus helps him up.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I shall return, Toa.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron and Metus retreat from the fight as Torix intimidates them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yeah! Yeah, you better run!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Alright, Torix.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro and Torix fist bumped each other as they celebrate and Artemis sees the resemblance of why they’re meant to be a team and Kadima sees it also.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I can see the resemblance, Artemis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“As do I, Kadima.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As everyone reunites to see if they’re okay the queen and the guardian approaches to the Toa.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Impressive Toa. There may be a slight chance you won’t perish after all.” The queen being impressed with the Toa skills but the guardian wasn’t.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now, off you go.” The guardian pushing the Toa out of the village.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Okay, Tan, Tau, Gala and Muai. You four stay here until we return. Artemis, stay here and protect them until we return. Kadima and Torix you’re with me. Let’s move out.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they set off on their side quest to find an Exo-Toa head as they leave secret cavern and Torix wonders.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So, how do we find an Exo-Toa?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Thinking out loud) “Well they were once under the rule of the Makuta as guard robots to guard the Brotherhood Fortresses. Maybe we’ll find them like we did with the Rahkshi or something more than that.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You’re right, Zuro. Let’s start the search now. We still have other Toa to find before it’s too late.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He’s right. Let’s begin.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">So they set off to find the Exo-Toa as they search high and low as Torix stumbles upon a very metallic piece of metal but not from Fe-Matoran as he sees an old abandoned Fortress.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Uh guys? I think I found something.” Calling out to the others

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It must be some kind of Fortress.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“They were known to protect the brotherhood fortress. This is probably all they know.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Toa explore the Fortress as it was dark, quiet and the wind howls into the night. Zuro finds a lamp and turns it on to see in the dark and Torix calls out but gets no answer.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hello!” (Echoing)

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s like a ghost town out here.” Kadima admitting

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Thanks for noticing, smarty pants.” Said Torix with a sarcastic tone

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix calls out again but still no answer as they continue exploring. Kadima feels the wall as if something happened.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hello. Hello!” (Echoing) “I guess they left in a hurry.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The wall doesn’t feel that old it still looks new.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then what made them abandon this place?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Where ever they went it’s not help us find a signal Exo-Toa. We need to lure them out. They have Artificial Intelligence so that means that they must have some kind of network. So if we find the source we can lure one of them or all of them out.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Good idea, Zuro.” Kadima admitting

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they search for the source they look on the walls seeing plans of rebuilding Exo-Toa. Torix finds a keyboard with a tower behind it as he presses a button as the place begins to activate.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well it did something.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Did what?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Something…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s not drawing them out. I’m going have to do something drastic so be ready for anything.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As Zuro tampers with the computer red lights from all over directions started to light up as Torix and Kadima start to notice.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Uh… Zuro?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What?!” Said Zuro irritated

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro turns around and sees a huge amount of Exo-Toa surrounding them as Zuro was shocked.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Oh, that’s what.” Said Zuro surprised

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the Exo-Toa surrounds them Torix was curious on what to do in situations like this one and asks him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“How did they find us so quickly?” Kadima asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I sort of had to tamper with their sensors to find their leader. So were probably going to have our hands full.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But their just suits. We can control them.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Their Artificial Intelligence. They’ll resist.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So, Zuro any plans?” Torix asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We fight.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Exo-Toa attack in all directions with their Electro Rockets as the Toa begin to fight back from left and right and Ontar begins biting down the Exo-Toa. Zuro uses his ice as he freezes two Exo-Toa, Torix uses his sand twister as it mixed with Zuro’s ice and created a snow storm.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Whoa. We should try that more often.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We should.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Kadima uses his manipulating powers again and controls two of the Exo-Toa as it holds off the rest.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We are bound to be overrun soon. We must the find the Nemesis, now!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Alright then, let’s move!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">While the Toa retreat to find the Nemesis as the Exo-Toa holds off the rest. As they ran to find the Nemesis more Exo-Toa started to spawn from all different directions.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“They keep coming. They’re not going to stop.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Forget them. We have to keep moving and the Nemesis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they continue running and dodge every Exo they encounter as Zuro and Kadima shoot down one by one as they pass by and Torix cuts and slashes from left to right. They find a large open area with a circular ring pad on the ground as Zuro, Kadima and Torix were curious.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Uh… I guess you stand on it.” Torix unknowingly suggests

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro steps into the ring as entire room begins to charge and light up all around them and large metal body parts active as they begin to attach to the torso and the Toa were very shocked in large size.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s the Nemesis?” Torix asks in a shock

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I believe so.” Kadima answers

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Holy Kanohi.” Said Zuro in shock

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As the body forms its left arm grows a full hand boxing claw with an attached electro-rocket on its wrist. Then on its right arm grows another electro-rocket but for the entire arm larger, the torso grew larger with an open core orb inside as the mechanized legs along with it with two extra rockets on its shoulder. Then finally the head forms as it forms a robotic face and stares down at the Toa.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Well, here we go.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Nemesis makes first attack as it shoots down upon them they all dodge the shot and took cover. Zuro draws his blaster and begins to shoot at the Nemesis but has no effect on it whatsoever. Torix tries a close encounter attack as slices and swings at its armor but tries a paddle kick but it has still no effect as Kadima spots a weakness at its chest at its core.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro! I found its weakness. It’s the core!” Said Kadima yelling to Zuro

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(High pitch Robotic screech) “What is it doing?” Torix asks curiously frighteningly

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s calling for help.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">More Exo-Toa shows up to the fight.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro, we’ll deal with them. Destroy the Nemesis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix and Kadima went to fight them off as Zuro went to deal with the Nemesis as he goes one on one with the deviled machine as he shoots straight at its heart and begins to tear down.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s working.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro continues to dodge every blast and shoot at the heart as it went down kneeling. Zuro uses his sword, freezes its arm rocket and stabbed it right into heart deeply as the Nemesis screams in pain. At the last moment Zuro jumps off and takes a shot into the heart as it cracks open and bursts into pieces and it falls apart along with head. The rest of the Exo-Toa retreated in defeat.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Nice work, Zuro!” Torix celebrating

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They collect the head of the Nemesis.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Let’s hope this can help us find the Makuta Temple. Let’s go retrieve our map.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Very well. Let’s go.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa leave with the head of the Nemesis but what they didn’t realize as tiny metallic parts crawled away with the body parts into the shadows.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa return the Rahkshi village unharmed as the queen and the guardian were surprised that they’re alive.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hey, you guys are back.” Tan sees as they walk through the throne room

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It is alive. And it still has its friends.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There’s no shame of running away, Toa. Apart from the cowardice and failure of it, it’s an excellent strategy.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We didn’t run.” Said Zuro with confidence

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Was no Exo-Toa slain, Brother?” The Queen asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix jumps in with confidence. “Oh, we slayed an Exo-Toa. Kadima…”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Kadima brings out his shadow hand as holds something in his hand and drops the Nemesis right in front of them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We need a map to find the Makuta Temple.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Scoffs) “They don’t even know where it is.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Let us tell them. Search the Nemesis for that which gains them entrance.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why?! If you wish them a certain death, just kill them now!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Often, when we guess at others motives, we reveal our own.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My motive is simple loyalty, to a people, a Queen and a sister.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then please. Take what is required.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The guardian approaches the head as he draws his knife cuts it open and pulls out the brain of the machine as it deactivates.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Dead, unfortunately. A wasted journey I’m afraid.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Toa were shocked of how deceived they were.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Perhaps, but these Toa are resourceful. We gift it, in sympathy for their so called Mata Nui.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Here’s your map. I guess you deserved.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The guardian hands the map to Zuro as Tan Tau, Muai, Gala and Artemis reunite with them as the guardian throws him the brain to Zuro.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I have shown benevolence, Toa. Should the Rahkshi ever need an ally I will call on you. And expect you to answer.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“She’s saying you owe us, Toa.” As the guardian translates

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I understand. Your Grace.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Good Luck! …Getting through the Exclusion Zone.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The leave the throne room as Torix mumbles under his breathe.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wow, couldn’t they be nicer than they already are.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Quiet Torix.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They leave the cavern as the door seals behind them as they are relieve it’s over.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’m glad that’s over.” Said Tau in relief

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Don’t be so sure my friend. The Journey is far from over and we still have many Toa to find and stop this great evil.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro is right. It’s not over until we finish this.” Kadima admitting

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Alright then! Onwards my Toa brethren!” Torix says with confidence

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Once again the Toa set off on their journey to continue to find three more Toa to defeat the great evil before he regains his power and spread his shadows.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Time is short…”

Chapter 5 - The Anicent Being
<p style="font-weight:normal;">And so their journey continues as they finally acquire a map to guide them to find the Makuta Temple but as they first must unite before they fight for the great battle that is coming towards them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro and his friends travel through the vast jungle searching for the Aqua Magna Region but they came to a halt as Zuro can’t make of the map.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I can’t make of the map.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“That’s because you’re probably reading the map wrong. Give me that.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix snatches the map out of Zuro’s hand and begins reading the map but realizes that he can’t read it because of it being in another language.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You can’t read it, can you?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No I cannot.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ugh, just give to Muai.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix hands the map to Muai as she begins reading the map.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Hm, I’m not an expert on Rahkshi language but I’ll try.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Here let me see if I can get information for you.” Tau joins in as he scans the map and dials in codes for the translation as Muai gazes at him. Tan finishes scanning.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There. Now if you translate we know might trail or road the map is telling us.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Muai begins to read the map but she was not to clear seen of the inscriptions written in their language but she tries to make of it.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“If I’m correct, the map shows us that the Aqua Region is just over that mountain but I don’t know the route over the mountain.” As Muai points to the west

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I may be able to help you with that.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they heard a mysterious voice coming from a bush as a Magnetism Matoran with a Kakama mask.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who are you?” Kadima asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Aukume, I’m a navigator.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“A navigator? I was hoping to someone like you. Do you know a best route over that mountain?” Tan asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I do. This route through the mountain of Vezel it’s the best shortcut I know from here. Follow well or you will intend to get lost in the mountain.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Thank you and may I ask. What brings you out in this vast jungle?” Artemis asks Aukume

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am nothing but a wanderer after the Great Battle of Spherus Magna. The Great Spirits giant body became homeless. I have nowhere else to go and I dream to be a Toa one day but it’s all dream.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro joins in the conversation “No. Becoming a Toa is no dream my friend. It is a destiny to achieve from any Matoran or Agori to become heroes today. Dream no longer and become that you seek on your journey.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Thank you, Zuro. Let us be on our way.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Everyone jumps into their vehicles and drive through the route as they continue their journey. During their departure something once again was lurking in the shadows following them for the entire journey waiting to introduce herself but not yet as she continues to follow them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile at the Makuta Temple…

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Bron and Metus return to the Temple defeated as Lord Nazar and Roodaka did not look very pleased. They approach to them by throne as they kneel and bow to them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Both) “My Lord.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Low Growl) “Care to explain yourselves of why I do not see the mask of Toa that I sent to destroy.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Metus rises and tries to explain in hesitation. “Uh… they had… uh… the upper hand with the Rahkshi. More trained than the Skrall.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I either see a Toa mask at my feet or it’ll be your heads at my feet. Fail me again or don’t come back at all.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Of course, Lord Nazar we shall not fail.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar rises from his throne walks away from them into the lab as Roodaka follows and the other two leave the throne room. Nazar looks over his tubes and pods of filled Antidermis with creatures inside them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Sigh) “It is hard to find good help these days even with an army.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, my sweet. The servants are quite pathetic as Sidorak when he was a king before his end.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, he was quite pathetic. I remember that you told me that my son; Teridax had Rahi to keep control of the island. Am I correct?” Nazar asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, he once had Rahi at his control.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Maybe it is time to relive that tale once again and you’ll be the one to lead. Better than Sidorak.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Of course, my love.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Nazar show Roodaka the pod as she looks closer and sees a white demon rabbit like creature inside curled up.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But for now let the Vorox, Skrall and Skakdi army handle them for now. It is only a matter of time for before they’re ready.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile at the Turaga Tower in the Northern Region…

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Salamis stares towards the snow storm upon the Mountain of Vezel as Turaga Nuju approaches behind her to see what was wrong.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Salamis, you don’t seem like yourself. Are you feeling well?” Turaga Nuju curiously asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, I’m fine. It’s just I fear the worst for my father and his friends out in that storm. I don’t know the worst to come. It’s giving me bio-bumps just thinking about it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Fear not my darling. Your father is a strong Toa. He and the Toa will come out unharmed I guarantee it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I hope you’re right.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Back with Zuro and his friends…

<p style="font-weight:normal;">As they walk through the storm trying to get through but they are blinded by the strong winds as they push forward as they were in the heart of the storm.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The winds are too strong. I can’t see anything.” Said Kadima yelling out

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I can’t see anything either.” Gala yelling out

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Muai spots a dark shadow in the distance but she cannot see.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Look there’s something up ahead.” She points north but as they grow closer until a white Skakdi about to attack her.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Muai, watch out!” Tau yelling to her

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Aukume jumps in the way blocks his attack and pushes it back. Kadima jumps in and shoots his Zamor launcher at it knocking it down but rises and roars echoing the surrounding.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Uh-oh. I don’t like that.” As Torix was shocked to see multiple Skakdi’s appeared from beneath the snow as each more rise. Aukume, Torix, Kadima and Artemis draw their weapons and prepared themselves.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Get ready.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">The Skakdi charges towards them as the Toa do as well and collided. Elasewhere with Zuro and Ontar were wandering through the snow storm trying to find the others as he calls out for them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Torix?! Kadima?! Aukume?! Artemis?! Tan?! Tau?! Muai?! Gala?! Anybody?!” Said Zoro calling out

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Ontar spots a cave and barks twice at it and runs towards the cave as Zuro follows him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Ontar, wait!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro follows him into cave and Ontar was sitting waiting for him.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Nice place to hide until the storm passes and I have to find others.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Back with Zuro’s friends as they continue to fight of the Skakdi as Torix was wondering of where Zuro was.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Where’s Zuro?!” Torix asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I don’t know. We’ve must have gotten separated in the storm.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We’ll have to find him later. Right now we have to deal with this.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I hope Zuro is okay.” Muai hoping

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They continue to fight off the white Skakdi. Returning to Zuro and Ontar as venture through the mysterious cave. As he goes deeper into the cave he finds writings on the wall as it leads to a large door.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(Speaking to himself) “What is this? What are you leading me to?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">He firmly brushes the dirt and dust off the door as he pushes a panel button that opens the door widely. He enters and finds a large tomb as he finds ancient language on wall that contained legends wisdom and knowledge of the Great Beings themselves including Artemis. Zuro sees the largest one in the middle but he doesn’t recognize him as it leads him to a giant red crimson crystal.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What is this? There’s something inside.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro takes a closer look at the crystal and sees that there was being inside trapped. He compares the image on the wall to the crystal and sees it was correct.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’ve heard the tales of the lost Great Being and it’s true.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro draws launcher and takes two shots to the crystal cracking the shell of it until he draws his sword, plugs it into the crack and begins to winch the crack until it started breaking. As he stabs deeper into the crystal the crack begins to open even more as it finally begins to shatter. A huge sound wave throws Zuro and Ontar to the wall as crystal finally breaks splitting it in half as there was nothing but steam. The mysterious being begins to pull himself out Zuro sees a silver and red large body made of prototanium with immense wings and a tail with spikes as he drops to all four on the ground weaken.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Where… am I? How long have been gone?” The mysterious being asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You were sealed in this crystal for decades now.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am aware. I teleported myself into this body as a last resort.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Who are you?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I am Vantrax. I am a Great Being.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’m Zuro; Glatorian of Ice. I have heard rumors and tales about a lost Great Being but I didn’t think it would true.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro helps up Vantrax but is still weaken from his slumber as he still tries to regain conscious. He manage to regain full eyesight as he gets a clear look at him as he was able to pick himself up.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What are these writings on wall?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“They contain knowledge of great Kanohi masks I created. (Gasps) The Kanohi masks!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Kanohi masks? Which one are you talking about?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Vantrax checks the Kanohi masks and sees that they remain but three were missing.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No! Three are missing.” Said Vantrax in shocking surprise

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What is missing?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Ignika, Vahi and the Mask of creation is missing. Where are they?” Vantrax asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“The Ignika mask is being held at the center of Spherus Magna granting life as we know it. The Vahi mask was stolen by a dark hunter after the Great Battle of Spherus Magna.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wait. The Great Battle of Spherus Magna?” Vantrax asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes. A Great Battle took place Mata Nui the very light and darkness of the Makuta. They both used giant robots to settle their fight once and for all. The Makuta met his end as Mata Nui rebuilt this world with life.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“When was this?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It was 100 years ago but now that changes everything.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What do you mean?” Vantrax asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’ve been having visions of this great evil returning to reclaim what was his. He called himself Lord Nazar he’s a Makuta. He is one of the first Makuta that ever existed and he’s making his return. Which is why I’m on a journey to unite a team and stop him.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What about the Mask of Creation?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Nobody knows what happen to it. The last time anyone has seen it was worn by Artakha but the mask I’m not sure.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then what brings you here into my tomb?” Vantrax asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I had to get out of the storm.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You’re an ice Toa. You should be able to get rid of the storm.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I can’t because I’m not able to control my powers yet.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I may be able to help you control your powers.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Meanwhile with the others as more continue to appear and charges towards them as they were surrounded in a circle.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Artemis, there’s too much of them!” Aukume yelling out

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“He’s right. They’ll keep coming until we do something about it.” Said Kadima admitting

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“But what can we do? Without Zuro we don’t stand a chance.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They continue to fight off the rest of Skakdi as Zuro trains with Vantrax to learning control his powers.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now in order to control your element power. You must be one with nature of this element.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I understand.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Vantrax notices the scars on Zuro’s mask and wonders about it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Your mask contains many scars.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I faced many enemies that reminds me how I am alive today.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now bring inner peace into yourself. Let the cold flow through you as it becomes part of you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro swirls his arms and takes deep breathes as he begins to feel the energy flowing through in him. He begins to charge through his hands into his sword.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Now release that power.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro releases a blast from his sword as he froze a stone and relieved from the strain.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I did it, Vantrax.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes. Can you feel cold flowing through your hands?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes, I can feel it.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro brings the cold back and forward with his bare hands as he feels the wind between his fingers bringing in snow as it forms an orb in the palm of his hands. It formed from a snowball to an ice diamond.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You are now ready.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro senses tingle in his mind as he senses that his friends are in danger being ambushed by Skakdi.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What is wrong, Zuro?” Vantrax asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“My friends are in danger. They’re being attacked by Skakdi. I have to go. Come on, Ontar.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Let me join you.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No Toa should ever fight alone.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Vantrax grabs his blade as they all ran out the cave to rescue his friends. Back with his friends as they are still fighting off the Skakdi as they were surrounded and couldn’t fight anymore One Skakdi knocked down Torix and grabbed Aukume by the neck.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“There’s too much. We can’t handle it anymore.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What do we do now, Kadima?” Torix asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We keep fighting until we fall.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Just as the Skakdi was about to take his shot Zuro jumps into the air and shoots an ice beam at it freezing it and dropping Aukume. They were all surprised that he returned.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">(All) “Zuro!”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro uses his might and clears the snow storm around them exposing the Skakdi in the open as Artemis was shocked about his new powers.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Zuro, you can control the weather now.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes.” Zuro takes a large swing in a circle clearing out the surrounding the Skakdi. Then Vantrax glides from the air then drops straight down as he draws his blade dropped right on top of the Skakdi. He then stabs it right in the back through it as he begins to absorb its life source until it was no more.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What did you to it?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I’ve taken the very live of the Skakdi with my Crux blade.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What does it do?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“It’s a powerful blade that siphons the life energy out of enemies to fuel my new body. Do you have sympathy for it the Skakdi?” Vantrax asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, I have no sympathy for the creature. They were created by the Makuta.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Vantrax uses his tail and stings the Skakdi behind him as his body begins to freeze up immobilizing it. Zuro uses the ice wind rounding up the Skakdi as he holds them.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Torix, help me with this.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Torix assists Zuro as he adds more wind power causing a small tornado rounding up the Skakdi as it threw them into the air and into a pond.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Let’s finish them.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“No, let me. It’s time to put you on ice.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Zuro twirls his sword and stabs it into the pond as it freezes the entire pond. One arm rose but it was caught before it could get out as the remaining Skakdi retreated.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Where did they come from?” Tau asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I suspect this was Bron’s doing. He was always strategic. Is everyone okay?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yeah, were okay.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Vantrax, these are my friends. Kadima, Torix, Ontar, Tan, Tau, Muai, Gala and the Great Being; Artemis.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We’ve met before. It has been too long old friend.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Far too long.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They shake hands as Zuro was willingly confused about this.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“You know him, Artemis?” Zuro asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“We were very much old friends before the Core War.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“What about the Fa-Matoran?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“His name is Aukume. He is helping us through this route to get to the Aqua Region.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“May I ask you this? You have mentioned to me about Nazar, yes?”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes. Why?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I knew him once before his betrayal and his creation of the Brotherhood of Makuta. Let me join your journey.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why would you join us?” Tan asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I do not want to see this world be destroyed like the Great Shattering. I refuse to let that happen. I will not stand here while plots another plan.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“So you’ll join us then.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Yes.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Then let us continue to the Aqua Region. Let us go.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Just out of curiosity Vantrax, how will you get around?” Torix asks curiously

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I have my wings therefore I need no transportation.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">They jump back into their vehicles as they continue to journey over the mountain back down to the bottom. Countless ours driving and traveling until they finally arrive to the Aqua Region as they arrive to a small village on the surface of the ocean.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Here we are. Well this where part our ways.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Why? We were doing great.” Gala asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I have my own path to follow if I’m ever going to be a Toa one day.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Wherever that path takes you I wish you the best of luck.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Thank you, Zuro. Maybe one day we’ll cross paths again someday.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I hope so as well.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“And do what you can to defeat this great evil.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“How did you know about the great evil?” Zuro asks

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“I overheard you speaking about this Makuta. Well I must be on my way now.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">“Safe travels.”

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Aukume leaves them as everybody waves goodbye to him as he walks back on the trail.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">TO BE CONTINUED…

Chapter 6 - The Aqua Hunt
<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32,164,0,0]}">“As Zuro continues his journey to unite the Toa as they were one step closer to their ultimate battle or their ultimate doom…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[166,380,0,0]}">The Toa have finally arrived to the Aqua Region as they stumble upon a water tribe on surfacing the ocean on large lily pads from a distance on the bridge. They see a sign the name of the village as Muai reads it.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[382,395,0,0]}">“Hm, Ga-Neo.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[397,452,0,0]}">“Is that what this place is called?” Tau asks curiously

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[454,470,0,0]}">“Yes, darling.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[472,504,0,0]}">“Darling?” Tau asks confusingly

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[506,583,0,0]}">(Stammers) “I… I… hey look! It’s my friends!” Said Muai changing the subject

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[585,612,0,0]}">“Muai. Gala. Welcome back!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[614,803,0,0]}">Turaga Nokama and other two Ga-Matoran approaches them welcoming them back to the village as Muai hugs Turaga Nokama. Turaga Nokama notice Great Beings approached them as she bowed to them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[805,908,0,0]}">“Greetings, Toa. Greetings, Great Being Artemis. What brings you here to Ga-Neo?” Turaga Nokama asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[910,960,0,0]}">“We have come to search for a Toa in this region.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[962,1021,0,0]}">“Why do you seek for this Toa, warrior?” Turaga Nokama asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1023,1166,0,0]}">Artemis joins in the conversation “We seek to unite the Toa in order to stop this great evil from reawakening. The Ancient Makuta. Lord Nazar.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1168,1218,0,0]}">(Gasps) “My word. I fear this day would day come.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1220,1262,0,0]}">“Quick stop. You knew already?” Torix asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1264,1442,0,0]}">“When we went on our quest to find the Great Beings. They heeded this very warning about a great evil returning into the world of Bionicle. I did not think it would come sooner.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1444,1751,0,0]}">“I fear so, Turaga Nokama. He has already sent his minions to do his bidding like my brother-in-arm; Bron. Which is why I seek for the water Toa. Oh! My apologies, Turaga Nokama. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Zuro; Glatorian of ice. This is Torix; Toa of air and these two Matoran are Tan and Tau and…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1753,1839,0,0]}">Turaga Nokama interrupts “I know this one Great Being; Artemis but I do not know you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1841,2008,0,0]}">Vantrax steps up to introduce himself “I am Vantrax. I am Ancient Great Being from the beginning of time alongside with Artemis. I have finally been released by Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2010,2117,0,0]}">“I greet you Ancient one but what of the Shadow one?” Turaga Nokama asks curiously as Kadima kneels to her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2119,2183,0,0]}">“I am no threat, Turaga Nokama. I am Kadima. I am a Shadow Toa.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2185,2230,0,0]}">“I can sense the good in you. You are a Toa.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2232,2498,0,0]}">“All my life I’ve been pushed from society because of my element. I understand what the Matoran went through because of this so call Makuta. I have helped many others that are in my situation but it does not help me. I feel ashamed of my element and becoming of it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2500,2580,0,0]}">Kadima stares down in disappoint as Turaga Nokama raises his chin to comfort him

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2582,2871,0,0]}">“You must not let others push you for what you are. Zuro has accepted you for who you are but not by element. Some times are afraid for what they don’t understand. You’ve done good deeds helping the innocent and bringing justice. Do not feel shameful embrace your element to your destiny.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2873,2939,0,0]}">Kadima looks up to Turaga Nokama as he feels better about himself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2941,2992,0,0]}">“Thank you, Turaga Nokama. I appreciate you words.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2994,3047,0,0]}">A Ga-Matoran approaches the Toa to give news to them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3049,3123,0,0]}">“I’m sorry Toa but you’ll have to wait until Aqua Toa return from patrol.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3125,3175,0,0]}">“Well how long will that take?” Tan asks curiously

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3177,3240,0,0]}">“Maybe till tomorrow morning. You will have to wait till then.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3242,3295,0,0]}">“What can we do until they return, Zuro?” Kadima asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3297,3355,0,0]}">Zuro thinks about of what to do next and made up his mind.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3357,3481,0,0]}">“Then we’ll wait for them to return. For now we’ll rest here. We have been traveling for a couple of days now without rest.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3483,3596,0,0]}">“Hold on. Let’s not forget that we have a great evil to defeat and you want to sit and wait? We don’t have time!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3598,3721,0,0]}">“Tan, you need to understand. We need the main element Toa to fight him. We’ll need to find to a place to rest until then.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3723,3960,0,0]}">Nighttime came around as everyone else was resting as Tau was sitting on the edge of the lily pad kicking his feet lightly in the water as he thinks about the future if this great evil grows victorious. Muai joins him with him noticing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3962,3971,0,0]}">“Hi Tau.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3973,3993,0,0]}">“Huh, oh. Hi Muai.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3995,4120,0,0]}">They both stare at the night sky with the stars twinkling along with the red star. She looks at him as he looked back at her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4122,4207,0,0]}">“Tau, back at the Rahkshi village I never got the chance to thank you for saving me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4209,4278,0,0]}">“But Kadima saved you. You should be thanking him. I didn’t do much.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4280,4379,0,0]}">“Yeah but you were the one who stood up for me even before he showed up. I still thank you for it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4381,4408,0,0]}">“Well then you’re welcome.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4410,4500,0,0]}">Tau blushes a little bit as Muai’s hand moves slowly but still waits for the right moment.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4502,4566,0,0]}">“You think we’ll ever become Toa one day, Muai?” Tau asking Muai

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4568,4715,0,0]}">“Maybe one day. But I don’t want to become a Toa alone. I want to do this with someone that I care for and someone else that feels the same thing.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4717,4762,0,0]}">“Muai, how long we’ve been friends?” Tau asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4764,4800,0,0]}">“For twenty years now.” Muai replies

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4802,4862,0,0]}">“Twenty years? I thought it would’ve been longer than that.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4864,5021,0,0]}">“I thought so to. I mean we didn’t even meet until we started working together when the Great Spirit rose from the ocean and that was two hundred years ago.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5023,5071,0,0]}">“Amazing Muai. You kept your history in shape.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5073,5151,0,0]}">As Tau said flattering Muai as she blushes and they both chuckled a little bit

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5153,5222,0,0]}">“You know Tau I feel like there’s something more to our friendship.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5224,5245,0,0]}">“Like what?” Tau asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5247,5406,0,0]}">Muai finally smooths her hand to Tau’s hand as he was surprised and his feelings starts to grow for her as well. They both gaze into each other’s glowing eyes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5408,5422,0,0]}">“Like this.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5424,5588,0,0]}">As their masks were growing closer to each other they suddenly get rudely interrupted by Gala and Tan startling them and let go of each other’s hands as they blush.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5590,5677,0,0]}">“Hey! What are you two do sitting here by yourselves? You should be resting right now.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5679,5695,0,0]}">“Yeah, c’mon.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5697,5935,0,0]}">Tau and Muai left to go get rest till morning while Zuro and Kadima were wide awake keeping watch for the next Toa. Zuro kept a close eye on the ocean waiting and watching until something was rushing through water as they both noticed it.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5937,5964,0,0]}">“Did you see that, Kadima?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5966,5982,0,0]}">“Yes, I saw it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5984,6136,0,0]}">As something was swimming underwater Zuro once again gets another vision as he sees himself underwater with the unknown Toa as he comes back to reality.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6138,6160,0,0]}">“I’m going after her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6162,6568,0,0]}">Zuro activates his faceplate, takes off his cape and jumps into the water as he looks around. The unknown Toa scans the area and takes the transport tube as Zuro follows into the tube. As they zoom through the tube he see can flippers on her feet but it wasn’t Gali as she reaches the end inside the domed city of Galeine. As Zuro reaches at the end of the tube he sees the Toa running as he went after it.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6570,6612,0,0]}">“Wait! Stop! I just want to talk to you!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6614,6862,0,0]}">The chase continues as Zuro chases her down as she jumps up on a pole climbs on the wall onto the top. Zuro follows as he parkour’s way to the top of the building. The unknown Toa jumps over building after building as Zuro catches up with the Toa.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6864,6914,0,0]}">“There’s no possible way I’m going to catch her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6916,7098,0,0]}">Zuro gains an idea as he turns left thinking that the unknown Toa lost him but until Zuro jumps right in front of her blocking her as she had nowhere else to go. She finally gave up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7100,7156,0,0]}">“I don’t want to fight you. I’m Zuro; Glatorian of Ice.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7158,7198,0,0]}">“I know you and I know why you want me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7200,7231,0,0]}">“You do?” Zuro asks confusingly

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7233,7264,0,0]}">“Yes, you want me to join you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7266,7634,0,0]}">She reveals herself from her assassin robe with her blue Kanohi Arthron mask in a tall lean body with silver pieces of armor on her shoulder, chest, forelegs and knees along with fins on her back with dual wield aqua blades on her sides and Inika crossbow on her back. She looked at Zuro with her female green eyes with a despised face as Zuro tries to figure out why.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7636,7677,0,0]}">“How did you I know was looking for you?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7679,7782,0,0]}">“The Matoran told me you were looking for an Aqua Toa. I don’t exactly work with others. I work alone.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7784,8038,0,0]}">“I need help with a mission. A quest to fight this great evil legend that has already been reawaken. My visions sent by the Great Spirit himself to help guide my way to victory. My visions have led to you and I need to unite a team before it’s too late.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8040,8142,0,0]}">“I think you’ve been looking for the wrong Toa.” Said the unknown Toa furiously with her arms crossed

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8144,8221,0,0]}">“No, I haven’t. If we don’t stop this great evil he destroy our way of life.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8223,8279,0,0]}">“Great evil, huh? I can take him. I’ll find him myself.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8281,8391,0,0]}">“No, you must understand that he is even more powerful than you can imagine. He’s more powerful than any Toa.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8393,8462,0,0]}">“What about Toa Takanuva? He manage to defeat the Makuta on his own.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8464,8717,0,0]}">“No, he didn’t defeat him on his own because he had the Matoran, Toa and Turaga by his side especially Jaller and Hahli. They gave him that courage for Takua to embrace his destiny because of his friends. You do care for your friends, do you?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8719,8771,0,0]}">“I care for my city, the Matoran and Turaga Nokama.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8773,8868,0,0]}">“Since you do care, help me defeat the great evil. You won’t be able to fight him on your own.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8870,8980,0,0]}">She clenches her fists thinking about everything being destroyed and made up her mind on what she wants to do.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8982,9101,0,0]}">“Okay, I’ll help you. I’m only doing this to help the Ga-Matoran, Aqua Agori and Turaga Nokama but not because of you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9103,9143,0,0]}">“Thank you but I do not know your name.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9145,9165,0,0]}">“My name is Malgai.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9167,9253,0,0]}">Another Toa appears as she flew over as Hahli appears overhead and lands next to them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9255,9330,0,0]}">“What’s wrong? I heard someone was getting chased down and… (Gasps) Zuro?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9332,9341,0,0]}">“Hahli.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9343,9390,0,0]}">Hahli opens her arms as she gave a huge to him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9392,9428,0,0]}">“Zuro, I’m so glad to see you here.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9430,9497,0,0]}">“It’s nice seeing you too. So how are you and Toa Mahri?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9499,9567,0,0]}">“Everything’s been wonderful. You should come down here more often.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9569,9626,0,0]}">“Maybe I should. Hey, where are the other Toa?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9628,9708,0,0]}">“They’re patrolling the other parts of the Aqua Region but I’m taking this one.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9710,9739,0,0]}">“What about you and Jaller?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9741,9781,0,0]}">“I’m still trying and maybe he is also.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9783,9858,0,0]}">“Don’t worry you’ll get Jaller. I know you will. I have confidence in you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9860,9905,0,0]}">“What brings you down here, Zuro?” Hahli asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9907,10121,0,0]}">“I’m on a quest to unite a team of Toa to stop this great ancient evil Makuta Lord Nazar. He’s already been reawaken and has his minions doing his biddings already. I have to stop him before destroys our way life.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10123,10132,0,0]}">“I see.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10134,10225,0,0]}">Hahli looks over and sees Malgai packing inika ammunition for her crossbow with anger face.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10227,10253,0,0]}">“I see you’ve met Malgai.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10255,10308,0,0]}">“Yes, I had to chase her down to get to her to talk.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10310,10333,0,0]}">“I wouldn’t blame her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10335,10364,0,0]}">“What do you mean?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10366,10800,0,0]}">(Sigh) “Years back after the great battle she was a protector of a water village. She was a wise, funny and care taker for the Matoran and Agori. Until that one fateful day when bone hunters raided the village stealing belongings and killing some Matoran and Agori along the way. She tries to protect everyone she could but she could only save a few and brought them down here since after that she hasn’t been the same from that day.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10802,10893,0,0]}">“I feel sorry for her but why doesn’t she want to let others help her?” Zuro asks curiously

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10895,11363,0,0]}">“After that she fears on losing the ones she cares for and when she’s with other Toa it makes her feel worse. She had a partner once named Xanadu; Toa of Iron. She meant everything to her and were very close. During the Genocide against Toa of Iron and Magnetism Xanadu was hiding along with Malgai for her sake. They found Xanadu as they took her and killed her right before her eyes. It scarred her ever since, she kept her Miru mask and that’s why she works alone.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11365,11541,0,0]}">Zuro feels sorry for Malgai as he looks at her and walks over to her as he lays his hand on her shoulder as she felt a little softer on the inside as Zuro tries to comfort her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11543,11647,0,0]}">“I understand why now. The water village and Xanadu. I know that feeling I too have lost a friend once.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11649,11687,0,0]}">“You have? What happened?” Malgai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11689,12060,0,0]}">“Bron; my brother in arms. We were the best partners like no other fighting for the good like any Toa would. We fought for one moment until one Matoran payed Bron and he started fighting to get payed for. He fought for wrong reasons. We’ve parted ways since then. If you’re willing to avenge your friends and your village then fight with me. Can we please work together?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12062,12120,0,0]}">“Okay, I’ll join your quest for the sake our way of life.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12122,12243,0,0]}">Malgai finally makes up and decides to join Zuro on his quest and Hahli was shocked how he managed to get Malgai to join.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12245,12279,0,0]}">“How did you do that?” Hahli asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12281,12326,0,0]}">“I’ve shared something related to her story.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12328,12464,0,0]}">“That’s good to know. Well I’ve got to regroup with others. I’ll see you soon and good luck with your team. Nice talking to you, again.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12466,12526,0,0]}">“It was nice talking to you too. Tell the Toa I said hello.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12528,12537,0,0]}">“I will.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12539,12763,0,0]}">Hahli flies threw the tube, out of the domed city and back out to the ocean. Zuro and Malgai jumped back into the tube and zoomed back to his friends. Morning time came as the Toa and the rest were waiting for Zuro’s return.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12765,12807,0,0]}">“Where did they go last night?” Torix asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12809,12880,0,0]}">“He went after the mysterious Toa he saw in his vision.” Kadima replies

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12882,12929,0,0]}">“Look there he is now.” Said Gala spotting them

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12931,13098,0,0]}">Zuro and Malgai return to the surface as they jump out of the water and landed perfectly as Zuro puts his cape back on. Torix sees the tall lean Toa as he was shocked.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13100,13160,0,0]}">“Zuro, is this the Toa you saw in your vision?” Vantrax asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13162,13181,0,0]}">“Yes, this is her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13183,13217,0,0]}">“My name is Malgai; Toa of Water.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13219,13243,0,0]}">“I’m Torix; Toa of Air.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13245,13274,0,0]}">“I am Kadima; Toa of Shadow.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13276,13421,0,0]}">“I am Great Being Artemis and this my friend Great Being Vantrax and these two brothers are Tan and Tau and these two sisters are Muai and Gala.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13423,13454,0,0]}">“It is a pleasure to meet you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13456,13569,0,0]}">“It’s more pleasing of me meeting you.” As Torix jumps into Malgai’s mask trying to make an impression but failed

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13571,13608,0,0]}">“It’s less pleasing than I imagined.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13610,13647,0,0]}">“Don’t worry you’ll get used to him.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13649,13733,0,0]}">After Malgai introduced herself to everyone she asks Zuro something about his story.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13735,13767,0,0]}">“Zuro, may I ask you something?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13769,13781,0,0]}">“Of course.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13783,13875,0,0]}">“That story you told me. Is it really true or was it to make me join your team?” Malgai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13877,13929,0,0]}">“No, every bit I just was true. Every single thing.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13931,14043,0,0]}">Without knowing Bron and Metus with the bone hunters as they hide between the trees as they were stalking them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14045,14103,0,0]}">“See, I told you they would lead us here to this village.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14105,14163,0,0]}">“Hm, maybe you are not as useless as I thought you were.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14165,14272,0,0]}">Kadima senses a presence between the trees and bushes in the distance as he knows they were being followed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14274,14336,0,0]}">“Everyone quiet. I sense something right between those trees.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14338,14381,0,0]}">“And I know just that sense you’re having.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14383,14534,0,0]}">Zuro draws his thornax blaster, charges it, aims it and blasts right at Bron as they jumped out of the way uncovering Bron, Metus and the bone hunters.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14536,14572,0,0]}">“Not you’re best hiding spot, Bron.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14574,14595,0,0]}">“How did you know?!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14597,14631,0,0]}">“Kadima’s sense picked up on you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14633,14677,0,0]}">“Is this the Bron you speak of?” Malgai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14679,14685,0,0]}">“Yes.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14687,14704,0,0]}">“I can take him.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14706,15041,0,0]}">Malgai charges at him with her speed as Zuro tries to stop her but she got away before he could as Bron takes charge at her as well. Malgai jumps on the back of a bone hunter, pulls her crossbow and takes a few shots at him but nothing penetrated his armor and Bron gives a large swing as he sends her flying back to Zuro at his feet.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15043,15079,0,0]}">“Pathetic Toa. Bone Hunters attack!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15081,15663,0,0]}">Metus commanded the Bone Hunters to charge as the Toa prepared to fight. Some Matoran retreat but most stayed to fight as some grabbed their Kanoka disks, loaded their launchers and opened fire upon them as only a few went down. Zuro draws his second blaster and Kadima draws his blaster as well shot down the Bone Hunters as they came across the bridge Torix takes the skies as he uses his wind powers and creates a vortex in the water as he sucks them in and throws them back out of the village. As the others continue to fight off the hunters and Malgai continues to fight Bron.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15665,15762,0,0]}">“You have such skills, Toa. Why fight for this village and join me on my conquest of conquering.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15764,15820,0,0]}">“Sorry but I refuse to let this village fall before me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15822,15844,0,0]}">“Then take that fall.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15846,15955,0,0]}">He tries to trip her but she does a front flip over him and shoots him in the back weakening him but not out.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15957,15992,0,0]}">“Clever Toa but not strong enough.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15994,16487,0,0]}">He grabs her by the throat as she draws her hidden blade under her wrist without knowing as Bron was about to take a huge swing at her as the rest were about to witness her death. Suddenly Cordak bullets came flying through the water as it hits him in the back and she uses her hidden blade as she upper cuts him in his mask creating a huge scar in his mask. He lets go of her throat as they both dropped to the ground and Hahli flies out of the ocean and lands as she went to check on Malgai.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16489,16521,0,0]}">“What are you doing? I had him.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16523,16576,0,0]}">“No, he had you by the throat and nearly killed you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16578,16595,0,0]}">“If you hadn’t…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16597,16758,0,0]}">“No, if I hadn’t done that you would be dead. See the other’s defending the village because they’re helping you. Put your petty ego aside and let them help you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16760,17316,0,0]}">Malgai looks around and sees everyone trying to help as she tries to learn about the true meaning of working together. Hahli gives her hand to her as she takes it, gets up and goes helps the others. As everyone else was still fighting them off as they both join the fight. Hahli jumps on the head of the bone hunter as she shoots them overhead and sticks the landing. She quick turns as she shoots down nearby as everyone goes down one by one. Next Hahli slides under them and draws her aqua blades as she begins swinging and slicing them along with Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17318,17345,0,0]}">“Ready to fight alongside.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17347,17359,0,0]}">“I’m ready.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17361,17377,0,0]}">“Let’s do this.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17379,17564,0,0]}">Hahli using her intelligence as she quickly thinks on her feet she thinks about the amount of bone hunters and compares it to the city’s underwater Kolhli stadium and gave her the idea.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17566,17588,0,0]}">“Zuro, I have a plan.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17590,17617,0,0]}">“What do you have in mind?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17619,17674,0,0]}">“We’ve got to them to follow us to the city’s stadium.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17676,17705,0,0]}">“I hope your plan will work.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17707,17735,0,0]}">“It will trust me. Come on.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17737,17763,0,0]}">“Everybody follow Malgai!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17765,17903,0,0]}">As everyone break off their fights and follows her into the transport tubes as Torix wonders what is she planning and why they’re running.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17905,17976,0,0]}">“Can somebody explain to me why are we running away? We can beat them.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17978,18131,0,0]}">“Malgai must have some kind of plan. She can quick think on her feet. Things just got interesting.” As Artemis is impressed with her quick think ability.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18133,18328,0,0]}">As they run and jumped into the tube and zoomed down into the ocean as Bron, Metus and the Bone Hunters followed. As the Toa reached the end Malgai approached Tau and Muai with parts of her plan.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18330,18448,0,0]}">“Tau. Muai. I want you two to head to the Kolhli Stadium’s drain pipe controls and release the pressure on my signal.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18450,18474,0,0]}">“I don’t where that is.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18476,18496,0,0]}">“But I do. Come on.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18498,18555,0,0]}">“Why do those two always go together?” Tan asks curiously

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18557,18880,0,0]}">Muai grabs Tau’s hand as they both ran to the Stadium’s pipe controls as the rest continue to bait the Bone Hunters. The Bone Hunters arrived last as they piled on each other clumsy and continued chasing them until they reached the highly advance kolhli Stadium and holding them off. Tau and Muai reached the pipe controls.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18882,18932,0,0]}">“Why does the Stadium need a drain pipe?” Tau asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18934,19015,0,0]}">“Sometimes the field needs to be cleaned after a game. Now let’s open the hatch.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19017,19044,0,0]}">“You know so much on this.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19046,19053,0,0]}">“Yeah?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19055,19081,0,0]}">“But you’re a translator.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19083,19176,0,0]}">“That’s just part time. Now all we have to do is pull that large lever to release the hatch.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19178,19486,0,0]}">As they were working on the controls one bone hunter followed them as it was about to sneak up on them but they turned around and jumped out of the way as it took a swing at them. The Bone Hunters eyes were on Muai as she flinches and it was about to make its swing until Tau bonked its head knocking it out.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19488,19525,0,0]}">“See I told you I can fight for you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19527,19618,0,0]}">While down in the Stadium as they continue to fight them off as Muai waves from the window.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19620,19699,0,0]}">“Everyone clear out. Seal the door on your way out. Zuro, I’ll need your help.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19701,19914,0,0]}">As everyone else leaves except Zuro and Malgai she gives the signal to open the hatch as Muai tries to pull the lever herself but Tau joins to help as they pulled the lever and water began rushing into the system.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19916,20263,0,0]}">(Rumbling) “Please tell me I’m not the only one who hears that?” As Metus and Bron hears rumbling coming from the top as water came crashing down on them crushing them as the Stadium begins to flood washing out the Bone Hunters along with Bron and Metus. Zuro and Malgai with her flippers swam to the surface of the water as they levitate over it.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20265,20311,0,0]}">“Now close the hatch and open the drain pipe.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20313,20644,0,0]}">They close the pressure hatch and opened the drainage hatch as the Stadium began to be drained out from two pipes and followed along. As the water was released it was released nearby dam Zuro and Malgai come out of the of the first pipe as the following came out in another on their right being flushed out into the air screaming.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20646,20669,0,0]}">“I’ll hold the stream.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20671,20711,0,0]}">“But you don’t have the mask of Matatu.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20713,20746,0,0]}">“Hahli never told you, did she?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20748,20878,0,0]}">She takes off her Arthron mask and switches to a Matatu mask and levitates the water using her telekinesis holding them in midair.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20880,20923,0,0]}">“What do you plan to do, Zuro?” Malgai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20925,20957,0,0]}">“Don’t worry. I’ll handle this.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20959,21236,0,0]}">Malgai uses her telekinesis Zuro draws his sword as his ice beam charges, aims at the water stream and blasts the beam freezing the water coming out of the pipe as it leaves them frozen in midair with Bron and Metus up front as Bron screams in anger. Zuro withfrawl his sword.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21238,21289,0,0]}">“Do you plan on keeping the Matatu mask?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21291,21335,0,0]}">“I’ll need it again soon if I’m underwater.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21337,21379,0,0]}">“Okay then. Let’s go check on the others.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21381,21571,0,0]}">Zuro and Malgai leave them frozen as go back to the village to check on the rest. They arrived back to the village as Torix jumped in the air whooping happily and the rest cheering for them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21573,21634,0,0]}">“That was the most cross wired thing you’ve ever done, Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21636,21706,0,0]}">“It wasn’t my idea. It was Malgai’s idea. You should be thanking her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21708,21757,0,0]}">Vantrax approaches Malgali as she looks up to him

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21759,21890,0,0]}">“I am impressed with your agile fighting skills, your strategy and your quick thinking abilities. You should be proud to be a Toa.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21892,21963,0,0]}">“Thank you, Great Being. Zuro, when should we be leaving?” Malgai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21965,22009,0,0]}">“We can leave soon if not now. If you wish.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22011,22109,0,0]}">“I would like to leave now but I would need a trusted friend to watch the village while I’m gone.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22111,22237,0,0]}">“I’ll watch village for you, sister. At least till you return. It’s not easy for me for goodbyes so just comeback soon, okay?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22239,22270,0,0]}">“I will and thank you, sister.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22272,22434,0,0]}">The both fist bumped each other and hugged each other goodbye for now. She puts her assassin robe back with her hood on as she walks with Zuro and the rest leave.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22436,22481,0,0]}">“Are you sure you want to do this?” Zuro asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22483,22660,0,0]}">“You said your visions lead to me to fight the Makuta. Maybe it’s time to accept my destiny. I’ll fight by your side until the end and I’ll learn the power of working together.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22662,22738,0,0]}">“That’s what I like to hear. Now let’s…” (Groans in pain, chokes and coughs)

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22740,22793,0,0]}">“Zuro, what is wrong?” Malgai asks as she was worried

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22795,22835,0,0]}">“It’s his visions again.” Kadima replies

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22837,23067,0,0]}">Zuro kneels on the ground as the visions return as he sees sand and a female Glatorian amongst the sand riding on a Kikanalo. Zuro chokes in the air but in his vision it was sand as he returns to reality and able to breathe again.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23069,23107,0,0]}">“Zuro, what did you see?” Artemis asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23109,23171,0,0]}">“The air felt so thick like water but sand. Nothing but sand.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23173,23247,0,0]}">“Sand? He must be talking about the Desert Region or at least Wastelands.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23249,23274,0,0]}">(All) “The Wastelands?!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23276,23553,0,0]}">“The Wastelands is one of the most dangerous regions on Spherus Magna. It’s filled with Evolved Vorox, Skopio’s, Giant Civer’s that walk the amongst the sand mountains and Subterranean Worms underground and no one hasn’t seen those things in years. That region is a deathtrap.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23555,23730,0,0]}">“The Po-Matoran and Toa know how to handle themselves in situations like that. We’ll figure out something when we get there. Malgali, do you have any sorts of transportation?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23732,23775,0,0]}">“Sadly, I don’t. I mostly swim underwater.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23777,23805,0,0]}">“Then you can ride with us.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23807,23880,0,0]}">“Thank you, Gala and thank you, Zuro for showing me to work with others.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23882,23916,0,0]}">“It’s settled. Tan, lead the way.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23918,23930,0,0]}">“I’m on it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23932,24047,0,0]}">As everyone jumps into their vehicles and Tan points north as they all drove and the villagers were waving goodbye.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24049,24093,0,0]}">'''“Good Trails, Heroes. You’ll need it…”'''

Chapter 7 - The Wild Rider
<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33,306,0,0]}">'''“And so the Toa continue to travel far and wide across the great land. So far they have received new Toa along the way. A Toa of Air, Shadow and water along with two Great Being’s and the Matoran and Agori by his side for the journey as they search for the next Toa.”'''

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[308,424,0,0]}">The Toa and the rest roam through The Wastelands as there was nothing but sand as they travel through the sandstorm.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[426,497,0,0]}">“So Zuro, where are supposed to find the next Toa out here?” Torix asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[499,585,0,0]}">“The visions tell me a new Toa is out here. Malgai, what do you see?” Zuro asks Malgai

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[587,690,0,0]}">Malgai was wearing her Arthron mask to see through the storm. “I’m picking up something on my scanner.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[692,766,0,0]}">“The storms are getting worse. We must find shelter.” Kadima yells to Zuro

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[768,896,0,0]}">“Look, Zuro a cave.” Tan points to an open cave as everyone ran into the giant metal cave as Vantrax found this cave mysterious.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[898,968,0,0]}">“This cave looks very strange. It doesn’t look like an ordinary cave.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[970,1065,0,0]}">“I’ll have to agree with Vantrax. Something doesn’t feel right about this cave.” Artemis admits

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1067,1148,0,0]}">Malgai checks her sensors. “Somethings in here but I don’t see anything in here.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1150,1175,0,0]}">“Well then let’s check.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1177,1212,0,0]}">“Oh I don’t like this.” Tau worries

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1214,1330,0,0]}">Torix draws his blade and stabs into the wall as the giant cave roar and echoed and the walls begin to grind gears.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1332,1383,0,0]}">(Zuro yelling to everyone) “Everyone get out, now!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1385,1744,0,0]}">Everyone ran out of the cave as it continues grinding until Tan began looking to his left and right seeing a giant constructional three fingered claws rising out of the sand. Everybody began looking up into the sky seeing a giant constructional gorilla like creature with giant vortex grinder as his mouth as it starts to suck everything in like a black hole.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1746,1783,0,0]}">“What the Makuta is that?” Torix asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1785,1826,0,0]}">“I told you its Giant Civer.” Tau answers

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1828,2228,0,0]}">Everybody began to run from the vortex as it was sucking them in as they all began floating. Zuro stabs his sword into the ground holding. As others begin to fly away Zuro grabs Torix’s foot following along as Torix grabs Malgai’s hand and the Matoran and Gala held to each other. Vantrax and Artemis stood their grounds with their weapons. Muai begins to lose grip from Tau’s hand as she flew away.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2230,2257,0,0]}">“Tau!” Muai yelling to Tau.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2259,2291,0,0]}">“Maui!” Tau yelling back to Tau.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2293,2561,0,0]}">Everyone was shocked to see her fly away. As Muai thought this was end without knowing a mysterious brown and black colored female Stone Glatorian wearing a helmet similar to Ackar’s helmet on a custom made sand board. She grabs Muai at the right time before her doom.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2563,2647,0,0]}">Muai looks up to her as the Glatorian was holding her body. “Who are you?” Muai asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2649,2808,0,0]}">“Oh who me? Just your friendly neighborhood Glatorian.” The Glatorian sees Muai’s friends down at where they are. “Are those your friends down there?” She asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2810,2835,0,0]}">“Yes, can you help them?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2837,2879,0,0]}">“Don’t worry, I can handle this. Hang on.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2881,3034,0,0]}">She surfs down the down the hill and pulls out a Seismic Pickaxe and began shooting the Civer’s face and eyes. Muai was curious of where she got it from.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3036,3072,0,0]}">“Where did you get that?” Muai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3074,3288,0,0]}">“I salvaged it.” She continuing shooting in the face giving the rest enough time to escape. The Toa managed to get away in time as she continues draws it attention to a large quick sand. Large enough for the Civer.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3290,3351,0,0]}">“Are you cross wired?! We’re going straight into quick sand!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3353,3380,0,0]}">“Don’t worry. I got this!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3382,3623,0,0]}">She surfs down the hill straight into the quick sand as the Civer follows and it begins sinking trying to get out. She quickly zoomed out using the Civers vortex to shoot her out and surfed to safety. The Civer roars as it continues sinking.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3625,3727,0,0]}">While the rest were shocked to see Muai to get sucked away. Tau was extremely down from the situation.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3729,3773,0,0]}">“I’m sorry, Tau.” Kadima kneels down to Tau.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3775,3848,0,0]}">“I can’t believe she’s gone. I never even told her how I feel about her.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3850,3932,0,0]}">In a distance she comes back surfing on the sand as everyone watches her cheering.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3934,3960,0,0]}">“Who’s that?” Vantrax asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3962,4255,0,0]}">“I know that voice from anywhere. Hey! Hey!” Troix answers as he yells out to her while she was coming down. Everybody witnesses her skills on her sand board as Zuro begins recognizing her in his visions. She sticks the landing and shakes off the sand. Tau looks up to her with a downed face.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4257,4267,0,0]}">“Woo-Hoo!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4269,4286,0,0]}">“Muai, is she…?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4288,4396,0,0]}">Muai reveals herself hanging on to her back as she waves at him. She jumps down and Tau gave her a huge hug.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4398,4442,0,0]}">“Oh Muai I thought you were Civer dinner. I…

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4444,4494,0,0]}">Tan and Gala look at him as if he was cross wired.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4496,4530,0,0]}">…wished you guys hadn’t see that.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4532,4618,0,0]}">Zuro approaches the stone Glatorian as she raises an optic wondering what is going on.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4620,4626,0,0]}">“You.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4628,4683,0,0]}">“Yes me. Who else who could it be?” She says playfully.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4685,4714,0,0]}">“I’ve been looking for you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4716,4746,0,0]}">“You’ve been looking for me?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4748,4762,0,0]}">“Yes we have.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4764,4806,0,0]}">“Well… Torix?” She notices him behind Zuro

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4808,4882,0,0]}">“Nikia? It is you.” Torix noticing as well as they both hugged each other.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4884,4930,0,0]}">“Torix, you know this Glatorian?” Artemis asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4932,4996,0,0]}">“You better believe it because this is my little sister, Nikia.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4998,5113,0,0]}">“Hello everyone. Now who in the Kanohi are you guys?” She giggles greeting herself to everyone and asking them all.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5115,5323,0,0]}">“Nikia, these are my friends. Zuro; the Glatorian of Ice, Kadima; Toa of Shadow, Malgai; Toa of Water my Toa friends. These guys are Tan, Tau, Gala and Muai. And finally the Great Beings Vantrax and Artemis.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5325,5376,0,0]}">“Greetings young Glatorian.” Vantrax greets to her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5378,5460,0,0]}">Ontar begins barking at Nikia as she smiles at him and pets him. “Who’s this guy?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5462,5579,0,0]}">“This is Ontar. He’s a special friend of mine.” Zuro answers as he pets him and Ontar rubs his nose into Zuro’s hand.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5581,5699,0,0]}">“Oh you have Iron Wolf. I have a Kikanalo.” She places her sand board on her back and makes a calling to her Kikanalo.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5701,5730,0,0]}">“What was that?” Malgai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5732,5936,0,0]}">“That was a Kikanalo calling. Look here he comes now.” They all begin to hear a sonic roar and felt the ground rumbling as they see it running towards them and stops skidding the floor to Nikia and roars.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5938,5975,0,0]}">“This is my special friend, Chichu.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5977,6114,0,0]}">Chichu roars as he rubs his head into Nikia and licks her mask. She begins petting him and rubs his underbelly as he turns onto his back.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6116,6193,0,0]}">“That’s a good boy. Who’s a good boy? So what’s this about?” Nikia asks Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6195,6234,0,0]}">“We need to speak to you immediately.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6236,6332,0,0]}">(Whispers to Zuro) “Well to you the truth. We can’t speak out here. Bad things happen out here.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6334,6391,0,0]}">“Well then let’s find a place and we’ll talk from there.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6393,6518,0,0]}">“We’ll head back to my place. Come on and follow me.” Nikia jumps onto Chichu’s back as everybody returned to their vehicles.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6520,6597,0,0]}">“Hi-ho and off we go!”  Nikia takes off on her Kikanalo as they all followed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6599,6692,0,0]}">“Now I see where Torix got his wonderful personality.” Kadima mumbles to himself regretfully.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6694,7224,0,0]}">They all follow Nikia back to her home but without knowing there was a dark mysterious female shadow Vortixx figure standing in the distance still following them. They were not alone as Evolved Vorox follows as well. After their long drive the Toa reached to the area called Po-Neo arriving into a small town. As they look around seeing mostly builder Matoran carving and working on building projects. They next pull into cubical building which is Nikia’s home. What they find is full of containers of items and many other things.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7226,7286,0,0]}">“Look at all of these things.” Tan looks over at everything.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7288,7318,0,0]}">“Don’t worry about the mess.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7320,7424,0,0]}">While they were getting the tour of Nikia’s place Ontar sniffs Chichu’s rear end as Chichu licks Ontar.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7426,7511,0,0]}">“Okay guys. What is it that you wanted?” Nikia asks Zuro and Artemis as they all sit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7513,7736,0,0]}">“A great evil has been reawakened. A once Great Being like Vantrax and Artemis but became cruel, cold hearted and became the king of shadows, the father of the darkness. Makuta Nazar but he refers to himself as Lord Nazar.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7738,7755,0,0]}">“Sounds serious.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7757,7789,0,0]}">“Indeed it is.” Artemis agreeing

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7791,7838,0,0]}">“Okay but why do you need me?” Nikia asks Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7840,7920,0,0]}">“My visions from Mata Nui himself that I’ve been guided by that lead me to you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7922,7949,0,0]}">“Torix, is he cross wired?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7951,8055,0,0]}">“To tell you the truth. He isn’t. He said the same thing when he found me. So I’d listen to him sister.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8057,8292,0,0]}">“We are trying to…” Suddenly interrupted by a lightning storm as everybody ran outside to see what it was. Until a large amount of dark clouds formed into one and red eyes slowly develop before them. Kadima begins to sense the shadows.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8294,8330,0,0]}">“I hear... whispers in the shadows.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8332,8370,0,0]}">“What in the Kanohi is that?” Tan asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8372,8441,0,0]}">“Fingertips on the surface of my mind.” Kadima continues speaking out

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8443,8488,0,0]}">“Uh… yes. Thank you for that input, Kadima.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8490,8548,0,0]}">Lightening appears as the clouds as Kadima struggles more.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8550,8591,0,0]}">“The whispers are louder. I will endure.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8593,8654,0,0]}">The dark cloud finally forms as Kadima recognizes that power.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8656,8704,0,0]}">“They speak a word. A name… (Gasps) He is here!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8706,8761,0,0]}">The red eyes fully appear on them staring down on them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8763,8800,0,0]}">“It is only a message.” Kadima states

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8802,8852,0,0]}">(Dark voice) “Your light Toa! Give me your will!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8854,9026,0,0]}">Evolved Vorox’s appears before them as they’re was a Titan size Vorox and skilled evolved Zesks with small feminine bodies. They all screeched at them and charged at them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9028,9093,0,0]}">“Here they come.” Nikia draws her sand board as Tau was confused.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9095,9145,0,0]}">“What do you plan to do with your board?” Tau asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9147,9302,0,0]}">Nikia splits the board into dual blades and smiles at him. “That’s what I plan to do.” She winks at him and charges into battle as the Zesks go in as well.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9304,9364,0,0]}">“We need to help her.” Kadima suggests but Torix stops him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9366,9388,0,0]}">“No, she’s got this.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9390,9881,0,0]}">The others continue watch Nikia. Nikia charges at them as she knocks one Zesk down to the floor with the bottom of her hilt. The Titan Vorox begins shooting his large thornax blaster towards at her as she slides to avoid the blasts. She then twirls in the air with her dual blades hitting the two Vorox from both sides knocking them out. She draws her Seismic Pickaxe and began shooting with destructive energy blasts as Titan took a few shots doing little damaging to it but still standing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9883,10034,0,0]}">“Oh aren’t you tough one?” Nikia comments as she clenches her fist and rocks began to form a large hand. “Pohatu taught me how to do that by the way.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10036,10245,0,0]}">Everyone was amazed to see her using her power already. The hand forms into a fist as it rises into the air over the Titan Vorox and begins slamming down on it flat repeatedly until it was buried in the sand.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10247,10289,0,0]}">“Amazing. She can already use her powers.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10291,10318,0,0]}">“Yes trained by the best.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10320,10468,0,0]}">Artemis approaches Zuro. “You have all seen his face. It was his hand that transformed the great stone tribe into mutated vicious Vorox and Zesks.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10470,10519,0,0]}">“Mata Nui.” Malgai says with a shocking surprise.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10521,10603,0,0]}">“Hold on. Nikia, how come you’re not a Vorox like they are?” Zuro questions Nikia.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10605,10906,0,0]}">“Okay, where do I start? It was about after the great battle. When Mata Nui brought life back to Magna. The stone tribe were about to return to normal but sadly they didn’t. I was one of the lucky ones that got to change back. I don’t even remember being a Vorox. Mata Nui those were some dark times.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10908,10933,0,0]}">“That’s why we need you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10935,10952,0,0]}">“Why?” Nikia asks

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10954,11274,0,0]}">“Because like Artemis told you. The great evil like you just saw was Makuta Lord Nazar. He has already taken many to be his minions including my brother; Bron. We need to assemble a Toa team if we are to defeat him. If we don’t he destroy our way of life and take this world. Will you join us on our journey?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11276,11380,0,0]}">Nikia thinks about joining Zuro’s team as Torix jumps on her. “Come on sister. It’ll be like old times.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11382,11434,0,0]}">“Well… since you put it like that. I guess I’m in.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11436,11456,0,0]}">“That’s wonderful.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11458,11520,0,0]}">“Woohoo! It’ll be like old times.” Torix jumps in excitement.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11522,11716,0,0]}">“Okay. Let me go get ready.” Nikia runs into her home and gathers a few things into her pouches and bags. She then ties them onto Chichu’s saddle and jumps on. “Okay everyone. I’m ready to go.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11718,11863,0,0]}">“Alright now we…” Zuro once again receives a vision from Mata Nui as it was showing underground and showing large Earth Glatorian protecting him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11865,12013,0,0]}">(Mata Nui) “A great guardian shall be waiting for you. A guardian that will be loyal, protective, strong and caring. Time is short. Hurry Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12015,12091,0,0]}">The visions stop as he returns to reality. “What did you see?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12093,12206,0,0]}">“I was underground and something about a guardian. A guardian that will be loyal, protective, strong and caring.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12208,12239,0,0]}">“Who could that be?” Gala asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12241,12300,0,0]}">“I’m not so sure. But we can’t afford waste any more time.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12302,12408,0,0]}">Tau begins looking over the map. “Hold on. You said underground. If I’m correct that must be in Onu-Neo.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12410,12451,0,0]}">“Then it’s settled. Onwards to Onu-Neo.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12453,12529,0,0]}">“Alright! Giddy up Chichu!” Nikia kicks her heels on Chichu’s and runs off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12531,12626,0,0]}">“Hey wait up!” The rest jumped into their vehicles, start them up and took off following Nikia.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12628,12853,0,0]}">Meanwhile at the Makuta Temple as he was standing the porch of the tower with his staff in front of him. In front of him are the Vorox kneeling before him as he rules them over. Roodaka approaches behind him and bows for him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12855,12927,0,0]}">“My sweet. The Vorox belong to you… …the rest will face extermination.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12929,13001,0,0]}">“No my darling… Gather them. I will take them all and reclaim my world.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13003,13055,0,0]}">Miserix approaches him “What of your army, Master?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13057,13166,0,0]}">“Soon the time will come to release my newborn and I will wreak havoc on this world. And maybe the universe…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13168,13226,0,0]}">“This is their end and I will be the new beginning…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13228,13250,0,0]}">TO BE CONTINUED…

Chapter 8 - The Knightly Toa
<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35,249,0,0]}">While at the Makuta Temple Nazar roams in his lab in a large dark robe that covers his face. He roams along with Roodaka as they walkthrough a set of tubes filled with colored demon rabbit like creatures curled up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[251,492,0,0]}">(Long sigh) “Roodaka, the earth shatters my love. The Ice Glatorian has begun his approach to the sixth Toa. Again the prophecy of the Great Being’s opposes my will. Must I release to those who should never see the light of day?” Nazar asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[494,563,0,0]}">“Yes my sweet. It seems the Toa are getting closer to their destiny.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[565,661,0,0]}">“Well then it is time to release my newborn. Miserix, release the Akuma Hare’s.” Nazar commands.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[663,680,0,0]}">“Yes, my master.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[682,1088,0,0]}">As commanded Miserix walks over a large lever, grabs hold of it and pulls it down as the tubes begin draining out the Antidermis. The tubes become empty until one begins to awake and breaks through the glass and screeches as others follow. They crawl out in different unique colors just as the same as the Toa and crawled up to his feet. He begins petting the white Akuma Hare that is holding onto his leg.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1090,1268,0,0]}">“I must preserve my power until it’s time. Their unity will be poisoned, their duty… will be broken and their destiny… I must shatter. I’ll shall finish what my son has started.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1270,1473,0,0]}">Nazar points at the doorway as they all walked towards it leaving the temple. Roodaka clings onto his arm and Miserix stands beside them as they watch the Akuma’s leave and shutting the door behind them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1475,1534,0,0]}">“Go my pets. Use the shadows and keep them from…  uniting.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1536,1914,0,0]}">Meanwhile with the Toa as they travel through a cavern as there were lights down the tunnel with Zuro in front and Nikia in the back. As they travel through the tunnel with Tau and Muai were sitting close to each other resting their eyes in the back along with Kadima keeping watch. Tan sits in the front with Gala looking towards at the two then turns around back to the front.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1916,1990,0,0]}">“You know Gala. I think this might be a good time to get know each other…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1992,2037,0,0]}">“Don’t even think about it.” Gala interrupts.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2039,2088,0,0]}">“Okay… but that shadow Toa really creeps me out.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2090,2119,0,0]}">“Yeah, I know what you mean.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2121,2188,0,0]}">“You know I can hear you two perfectly from here.” Kadima comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2190,2655,0,0]}">They both gasp and faced forward back on the road. They finally reached the end of the tunnel and reached the very main city; Onu-Neo. The main city in the entire of the stone territory. They observe around them seeing hanging buildings on the ceilings with a few elevators leading to surface and a few holes on the ceiling. Onu-Matoran miners mining for minerals and artifacts as the Archivers look for wild Rahi. The city is a little dim due to lack of sunlight.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2657,2700,0,0]}">“Zuro, any signs of the Toa?” Vantrax asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2702,2913,0,0]}">“Not yet…” Interrupted by a vision showing large, tall and much buffer Toa with a Ruru mask standing in front of him. The Toa reached out for him but the vision vanished into thin air as Zuro returns to reality.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2915,3001,0,0]}">“Well in the meantime. Let’s head for our place. Gala, I’m sure you know where it is.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3003,3029,0,0]}">“Alright. Follow me guys.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3031,3307,0,0]}">Gala steps on the pedal and speeds off back to Tan and Tau’s place as everyone follows along. While Zuro was still thinking on the vision he saw moments ago. Meanwhile with Bron and Metus as they continue following the Toa as Metus felt a bit worried that something was wrong.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3309,3348,0,0]}">“I have a bad feeling about this Bron.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3350,3375,0,0]}">“Example?” Bron requests.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3377,3540,0,0]}">“Well I feel like something is following us. I don’t have senses like you but following them into this place. Sounds like were walking into a trap.” Metus worries.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3542,3630,0,0]}">“You worry too much. I wonder why Lord Nazar gave you a new body. You’re useless to me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3632,3662,0,0]}">“I am definitely not useless.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3664,3771,0,0]}">“Yes you are. The only thing you do is complain to me about complete nonsense. It’s none stop!” Bron yells.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3773,3852,0,0]}">As Bron yelled he hears hissing around in the dark as Metus becomes frightened.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3854,3910,0,0]}">“What the name of Makuta was that?” Metus asks frighten.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3912,3950,0,0]}">“Quiet. I hear it too.” Bron agreeing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3952,4481,0,0]}">Bron draws his sword and gets into a battle stance preparing himself while Metus cowers behind him. Roodaka comes out of the shadows in her large dark queen cape. She has a total revamped curvy body shape with slight large shoulder pads added to her cape, her legs are slightly thick than before, her arms are slimmer with her new and improved catcher claw staff in her hand, her ponytail was much longer than before and her body armor was slightly thick but still gives a curvy body look. Bron gets on his knee and bows to her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4483,4584,0,0]}">“My Queen.” He opens one eye and notices Metus didn’t bow. He knocks him down flat to get him to bow.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4586,4637,0,0]}">“Do not fear them. They are here to simply assist.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4639,4725,0,0]}">“You mean these freaks of nature?” Metus asks but then the white Akuma snarled at him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4727,4794,0,0]}">“Don’t ever question my loves pets.” She says as her eyes glow red.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4796,4837,0,0]}">“Oh… uh… yes my Queen.” He says frighten.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4839,4976,0,0]}">“They are Lord Nazar’s pets. The Akuma Hares. They will simply hunt for the Toa like you are but they will obey only me. Neither of you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4978,5035,0,0]}">“Of course my Queen. We shall let them continue to hunt.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5037,5102,0,0]}">“See as you do. Interfere and I shall see your heads in my hand.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5104,5127,0,0]}">(Both) “Yes, my Queen.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5129,5357,0,0]}">“Now I’ll shall return to my duties. Keep my loves pets alive.” She says as they watch her fade into dark thin air. They rose up as they watched the creatures spread out and began looking for Toa as Bron and Metus does the same.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5359,5526,0,0]}">Back with the Toa as they arrived to Tan and Tau’s Archive. The Toa enter while Chi-Chu and Ontar stayed outside. Tan and Tau began giving the tour around their place.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5528,5639,0,0]}">“Well this is our place everyone. Welcome to my paradise.” Tan introduces their home filled containers of Rahi.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5641,5743,0,0]}">“Amazing work of art I may say but why have you brought us here to your home?” Vantrax asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5745,5997,0,0]}">“Because when we discovered the Makuta temple. Muai managed to translate and we were able to get some leads on what Nazar was or would be planning.” Tau answers while digging through a pile of research and tools. “Ah, there we go. I found our journal.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5999,6044,0,0]}">“Looks kind of old fashioned.” Nikia mentions

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6046,6086,0,0]}">“Yeah I know. Tau likes it old fashion.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6088,6167,0,0]}">“Hm, I don’t know. I admire old fashion work such as this.” Malgai contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6169,6219,0,0]}">“Yeah, that’s good to know. Something to bore me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6221,6290,0,0]}">Malgai grew anger clenching her fist and punches him in him shoulder.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6292,6328,0,0]}">“Ow.” Torix says as he rubs his arm.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6330,6377,0,0]}">“Anyways what about your Journal?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6379,6621,0,0]}">“Yes. Now when we found the temple it had ancient writing on it with a few symbols of some of kind of mask on it with a map on it. Muai translated it and it was labeled “Mask of Ultimate Power.” Tau answers as he shows his journal to the Toa.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6623,6678,0,0]}">“So this Makuta is looking for this mask?” Malgai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6680,6722,0,0]}">“Yes at least I believe so.” Muai answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6724,6784,0,0]}">“That’s why we tried to warn to you guys.” Gala contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6786,6952,0,0]}">“Oh great. First this great evil shows up and now he’s looking for this stupid mask that can destroy us all. Wow, now I have second thoughts on this.” Torix comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6954,7059,0,0]}">“Well brother. It’s too late for second thoughts now.” Nikia jokes and pats him on the back as he groans.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7061,7264,0,0]}">“Hm, I have heard of this Mask of Ultimate Power but I didn’t believe it would be true. Nazar always did keep secrets from us time after time. Vantrax, do you any whereabouts on this mask?” Artemis asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7266,7374,0,0]}">“No, I was sealed away in my crimson crystal long time ago before other Great Beings came.” Vantrax answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7376,7541,0,0]}">As the Toa continue on with their conversation Zuro sits in the corner with the journal and thinks over on the Mask of Ultimate Power and a rumors of another island.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7543,8230,0,0]}">“Mask of Ultimate Power? Another Island? What does this all mean?” Zuro thought to himself as he turns the pages on journal and looks deeper into and sees the strange looking mask. He gets quick flashbacks of him and Nazar clashing swords and cuts it. Zuro’s mind returns to reality once again as his mind aches but tries not to show it. He puts the journal in backpack and takes a step outside to clear his head. As he steps outside he sees Ontar and Chichu sleeping soundly together as he sits nearby Ontar and pets him gently. “Mata Nui, what are you trying to tell me?” He asks himself softly out loud and gets another vision of Zuro taking the swing with his sword then comes back.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8232,8278,0,0]}">“Try telling you what?” Malgai asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8280,8345,0,0]}">“Huh? Oh Malgai. Kadima. What are you doing out here?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8347,8443,0,0]}">“We heard talking coming from outside. We thought you were talking to somebody.” Kadima answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8445,8569,0,0]}">“Oh no. It’s nothing. It was just a thought is all. Malgai, do you plan to keep using your Faxon or your Matatu?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8571,8681,0,0]}">“I think I’ll stick with my Matatu. I have better chances with this. Better vision, thermal and night vision.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8683,8691,0,0]}">“I see.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8693,8844,0,0]}">Ontar’s ear raises as his senses pick up something and reacts very quickly to it. He jumps, snarls and runs down the hill as the Toa were very curious.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8846,9086,0,0]}">“Ontar, wait!” Zuro yells out as he and the others go after him. They follow him downhill and as they arrive they find him attacking a strange white rabbit like creature as the Matoran ran. Ontar begins biting its leg as it struggles a bit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9088,9140,0,0]}">“What in the name of Mata Nui is that?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9142,9261,0,0]}">“I don’t know but these monsters need to be stopped!” Malgai says as she draws her aqua blades and charges into battle.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9263,9312,0,0]}">“Malgai wait!” Zuro yells out as faceplate forms.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9314,9669,0,0]}">Zuro watches her charge into battle as the blue Akuma screeches at her and clashes with it. The creature pushes her down on her back as it was much taller than her. It was on top of her roaring into her face as it drools all over her mask. Zuro shoots an ice beam from his saber at the Blue Akuma knocking it off of her as Zuro rushes over to help her up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9671,9700,0,0]}">“Are you alright?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9702,9751,0,0]}">“I will be.” Malgai answers as she rubs her head.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9753,9822,0,0]}">“You should really consider of planning before charging into battle.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9824,9841,0,0]}">“I’m sorry Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9843,10258,0,0]}">“Don’t worry about that. Let’s worry about them.” Zuro says he draws his thornax blaster, channels his ice powers and shoots an ice bomb at the white Akuma as it freezes. Ontar barks at the black Akuma as Kadima clashes his sword with the Akuma’s claws and shoots a few from his zamor launcher but misses. Until the Akuma opens its mouth and forms a Rhotuka and spits it at him knocking him down and paralyzing him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10260,10346,0,0]}">“Kadima!” Zuro yells out and runs to him but was halted by Bron with his arms crossed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10348,10388,0,0]}">“Retreating so soon brother?” Bron asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10390,10583,0,0]}">“No Bron I wasn’t. As a matter of fact, I figure you would be here.” Zuro says their swords push against each other and began circling each other. “So Bron who are your new friends?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10585,10637,0,0]}">“Oh just a little help from my Queen.” Bron answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10639,10990,0,0]}">Zuro and Bron begin clashing swords furiously swinging from left to right as it pushes Zuro upstairs. They twirl their swords waiting to make their hit but once again hit their swords together as they were evenly matched. Bron grabs him by the neck chocking him, slowing pushing him down to ground while Malgai watches from below while helping Kadima.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10992,11065,0,0]}">“The weakest always dies brother. You failed to see that.” Bron comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11067,11395,0,0]}">(Straining) “What…  you don’t realize… is that… that the weakest… is the smartest.” Zuro says as he shoots an ice thornax towards at his stomach pushing him off as Zuro skids across the floor against the wall. Bron recovers much than before as he gets up, picks up his sword, steps on his chest and places his sword at his neck.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11397,11447,0,0]}">“Oh such a shame to watch you die.” Bron comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11449,11525,0,0]}">“You lost the right to call me brother long ago.” Zuro says while straining.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11527,11672,0,0]}">“And to think we could’ve had the world eating out of the palm of our hands but you chose this over me. What kind of brother are you?” Bron asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11674,11783,0,0]}">“The kind of brother that doesn’t take everyone for granted and makes them pay for protection.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11785,11854,0,0]}">“Tsk Tsk brother. You let opportunities slip like this.” Bron states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11856,12690,0,0]}">Just as Bron raises his sword at Zuro ready to take a swing at him they hear rumbling coming through the wall. The wall cracks deeper as Bron looks into the crack and explodes into his face and sends both of them flying in a small distance. What comes out was a Titan size Toa carrying a large sledgehammer with a double Quake Breakers attached the bottom. He wore a Ruru mask as his chest, shoulder and forearm armor were square shaped and large giving him a knight appearance. His hands were large and muscular similar to Axonn’s hands big enough to carry his hammer. He had long armored side skirts on both sides of his legs and his legs were heavily armored with leg and knee pads looking similar to Glatorian Ackar but much bulkier. He lays his hammer on his shoulder and approaches Zuro with a jolly walk and looked down at him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12692,12752,0,0]}">“Hey, you okay?” He asks as he reaches his hand out to Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12754,12977,0,0]}">“Yeah, I’m…” Zuro’s vision clears up and sees the large Toa in clear view. The large Toa helps Zuro up and got much a better view but realizes he was taller than him and looks up to him. “It was you all along in my vision.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12979,13084,0,0]}">“Uh… vision? We’ll talk about that later. Right now I got some business to finish with that Dark Hunter.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13086,13234,0,0]}">He says and walks over to Bron as he recovers. Bron tries to punch him but he grabs his fist and pushes him down with not trouble as Bron struggles.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13236,13295,0,0]}">(Struggling) “How can you be stronger than me?!” Bron asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13297,13540,0,0]}">“Let’s just say I’ve been practicing.” He answers as his hammer charges and uppercuts him into the air with all his might. Bron crashes into a pile of storage pods as a green Akuma and Metus comes by to help him and whispers him the good news.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13542,13661,0,0]}">“Excellent. I may have lost this fight today but we have what we already need.” Bron says as he and the rest retreated.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13663,13755,0,0]}">Back with the Toa the large Toa returned Zuro with Malgai, Kadima and Ontar joining as well.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13757,13788,0,0]}">“Are you guys okay?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13790,13822,0,0]}">“Yes were fine.” Malgai answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13824,13849,0,0]}">“Who are you?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13851,13899,0,0]}">“Kronix, Toa of Earth and you are?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13901,13986,0,0]}">“I’m Zuro; Glatorian of Ice. This is Malgai; Toa of Water and Kadima; Toa of Shadow.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13988,14087,0,0]}">“Ah, a shadow Toa. You don’t see those Toa every day. Now what this about me in a vision?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14089,14144,0,0]}">“How about I explain it when we return to our friends.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14146,14458,0,0]}">Zuro says as Kronix and the rest follow him back to Tan and Tau’s place as Zuro explains his quest. Moments later they return but find it smoking as they rushed over to see what happened. Zuro sees Tau on all fours as Muai was comforting him along with Tan and Gala as the other Toa felt bad about what happened.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14460,14489,0,0]}">“What happened?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14491,14637,0,0]}">“Oh nice of you guys to show up. Some weird green and red rabbit monster showed up and attacked their home.” Toarix answers with his arms crossed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14639,14793,0,0]}">“Most of their work and research was been destroyed. Maybe that’s what they were after. I guess they tried to distract us from here.” Vantrax contributed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14795,14877,0,0]}">Zuro walks over to Tau to comfort him as well. Tau looks behind him and sees Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14879,14978,0,0]}">“Our work is gone Zuro. The things we needed to help us find back the Temple burned and destroyed.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14980,15070,0,0]}">“I’m sorry about your and research home Tau but there’s one thing they haven’t destroyed.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15072,15100,0,0]}">“And what’s that?” Tau asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15102,15178,0,0]}">Zuro pulls his journal out his backpack and shows him their journal. “This.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15180,15229,0,0]}">He gasps and grabs it with a very surprised look.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15231,15247,0,0]}">“How?” Tan asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15249,15310,0,0]}">“I kept it safe and with this journal. All hope is not lost.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15312,15395,0,0]}">“So Zuro aren’t you gonna introduce us your big friend here?” Nikia asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15397,15643,0,0]}">“Everyone this is Kronix; Toa of Earth. He was the Toa I saw in my vision. Kronix, Nikia; Glatorian of Stone, Torix; Toa of Air, Tan, Tau, Muai and Gala. Those two outside Ontar and Chichu. Lastly the Great Beings Vantrax and Artemis.” Zuro says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15645,15714,0,0]}">“A pleasure to meet you all. So it’s all true isn’t it?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15716,15930,0,0]}">“Yes Toa. Everything is very true. With Zuro’s visions from the Great Spirit he can lead us to victory and bring hope and peace to better of the Bionicle. Will you help us seek out to the great evil?” Artemis asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15932,16148,0,0]}">“Well then Great Being. For good of Mata Nui, the Matoran, Agori, Turaga and many others alike. Let this be an honor to you and the Great Being until the end. I shall work with you until this great evil is defeated.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16150,16169,0,0]}">“Thank you Kronix.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16171,16443,0,0]}">Zuro holds out a fist to Kronix as Kronix bumps his fist. Meanwhile back at the Makuta temple as Nazar was in his throne alongside with Roodaka in his lap. The green Akuma approaches the throne and bows to him. It comes closer and whispers to him giving him the good news.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16445,16590,0,0]}">(Evilly chuckles) “Excellent. Without their research to find the temple again. I’ll shall have my time to recover before the Toa find my temple.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16592,16705,0,0]}">“Yes my love. With no interference all should go according to plans. For the glory of the Makuta of the Shadows.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16707,16824,0,0]}">“Well said my love.” As Nazar was about to kiss Roodaka he was suddenly interrupted Bron and Metus’s late appearance.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16826,16894,0,0]}">“Care to explain why you have come so late?” Roodaka asks furiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16896,17196,0,0]}">“My lord and Queen. I’ve heard stories about your Great Kraahkan and well… I’ve decided to bring you a gift.” Bron reaches into his back and pulls out the Great Kraahkan mask with white markings on it as it was floating in his hands. Nazar was surprised to see his mask again after millions of years.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17198,17272,0,0]}">“Ah my Kraahkan. You really are a great servant. A very loyal one indeed.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17274,17676,0,0]}">Nazar uses his telekinesis and brings his mask over to him. Roodaka raises from his lap as Nazar stood up as well as the mask was floating in his hand. He slowly attaches it to face electrical darkness began scattering across the throne room while Miserix and Metus cower but Roodaka and Bron watched in amazement. Nazar’s body began to power up as the white markings began appearing all over his body.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17678,17817,0,0]}">“I have the power!” Nazar shouted out and sends ascends a large dark cloud over his temple. “Yes, I can feel the power flowing through me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17819,17863,0,0]}">“Oh yes my love. Your power is unstoppable.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17865,18020,0,0]}">“Yes and I know who to trust with this power.” Nazar locked eyes on Roodaka and shot a red beam into her chest as she begins glowing red and laughs evilly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18022,18114,0,0]}">'''“Now with this power. I’ll shall reclaim my world and make it in my own vision.”'''

Chapter 9 - Fire in the Shadows
<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38,233,0,0]}">'''“The Toa and friends continue their adventure roaming the great regions of Spherus Magna on the search to find and unite a new team of Toa. To fight the great evil that is among them soon…”'''

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[235,1038,0,0]}">As the Toa continue their adventure roaming through the Lava terrain also known as Ta-Neo; The Fire Region driving pass by a volcano and a few lava waterfalls. They drive on a long and large suspension bridge that leads straight into the Volcano and other bridges separating to other sections of the Region. Along with newly advanced chutes alongside with monorails that connect throughout the world. They travel over the molten bubbling sea of lava as there were lava field pumper stations pumping lava and dumping it into large heavy steel buckets. The stations were inhabited by Ta-Matoran, Fire Agori and Male Vortixx since they mostly handle the dangerous jobs. They watch a large six legged crawler spider mech walking through the vast of lava carrying lava and while digging through the molten.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1040,1168,0,0]}">In a distance they see tall and large skyscrapers as it was to be the most advanced city in Ta-Neo and all of the other Regions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1170,1246,0,0]}">“Ta-Neo, one of the most industrial regions on Spherus Magna.” Tau comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1248,1289,0,0]}">“What makes it so industrial?” Gala asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1291,1631,0,0]}">“The Vortixx believed that this area is where you would get the most resourceful place. For example, metal I mean how do you think we build our cities. The Vortixx think that Ta-Neo can be very resourceful like Po-Neo for crystal mining and other places a like. They said once “If you want to real business? Do business here”.” Tan answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1633,1699,0,0]}">“And our business here is to find our Toa of fire.” Zuro comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1701,1743,0,0]}">“Right. So where do we look?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1745,1803,0,0]}">“We won’t know until he gets his vision.” Vantrax informs.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1805,1817,0,0]}">“Oh right.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1819,2072,0,0]}">Zuro continues leading on as he still wonders what is his next Toa is. While distracted for a moment as he snaps out of it he nearly drives into oncoming Vahki transport and dodges it. He stops suddenly as Zuro rubs his head in as the others rejoin him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2074,2111,0,0]}">“Zuro, are you alright?” Malgai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2113,2208,0,0]}">(Groans) “I don’t know to be honest. It must be the heat that’s getting to me. I just… Ahhhh!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2210,2653,0,0]}">Zuro yells in agony from the rushing images in his head one mysterious slim figure was standing in the dark as she raises her blade and a lightning strikes begin appearing around until it hits her bursting her into a large flame. She then opens her arms as she sprouts her angel bird like wings and they catch on fire and finally the flames blacken into a dark flame until a large shadow flame was thrown to him and snaps him back to reality.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2655,2709,0,0]}">“Was that one of his visions?” Kronix asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2711,2775,0,0]}">“Yes. The visions that brought us all together.” Kadima answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2777,2817,0,0]}">“Hey Zuro what did you see?” Nikia asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2819,3063,0,0]}">“It was some kind of slim figure. I first saw her summoning lighting strikes then she burst into flames and spreads her wings until she turned dark like Shadow element. I think these three might be the last of our search to building this team.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3065,3125,0,0]}">“So let’s find Fire Toa beat this Makuta.” Torix encourages.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3127,3187,0,0]}">“Agree Torix. Let us move quickly, Zuro.” Artemis motivates.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3189,3211,0,0]}">“Right.” Zuro agrees.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3213,3920,0,0]}">Just as Zuro returned to his bike he and the rest notices something bursting out of the lava from below them and into the air. She glides through the air as he saw the same slim figure in his vision a dark mask similar to Huna and Hau mask fused with scratches and spikes edges on the back. Her body and had small silver armor pieces from her shoulders, to chest, knees and legs and she had small clawed heels while the rest of her was dark red and secondary color was orange like any other fire Toa. She had Fire Greatswords as her wings blazing in flames with a long fire-shaped spear on her back as a secondary weapon. Zuro sees how majestic it was to watch as he watched her glide away into the Volcano.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3922,3970,0,0]}">“Wow, that was amazing.” Malgai says shockingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3972,4053,0,0]}">“Yeah I know. Makes me hope I get wings like that when I become Toa.” Muai hopes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4055,4142,0,0]}">“That’s the one in my vision. We have to get her before we lose her.” Zuro recognizes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4144,4205,0,0]}">“It looks like she’s heading into the Volcano.” Gala informs.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4207,4252,0,0]}">“Then let’s get a move on.” Nikia encourages.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4254,4742,0,0]}">Everyone has returned to their vehicles and continued down towards the Volcano, passing the large entrance into the main city of Ta-Neo called Scoria City. As they take a two-way bridge they only see a large defensive wall with holes in the wall above them creating drainage for the lava back into the Volcano. There was also Ta-Neo Matoran Guards equipped with modified Lava Launchers standing on top of the walls along with four-legged turrets with electro rockets mounted on the walls.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4744,4834,0,0]}">“Wow, why must the walls be this big and what’s with so many guards?” Gala asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4836,5015,0,0]}">“Well it’s the most resourceful city to be in. Most of the Vortixx live and do business here like building, manufacturing and selling weapons like any Vortixx would.” Tan answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5017,5105,0,0]}">As they pass the cities walls they passed the rebuilt and newly updated Wall of History.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5107,5159,0,0]}">“Wow, the Wall of History.” Nikia says surprisingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5161,5277,0,0]}">“The Matoran must love their history from the beginning of time to the Great Battle of Bara Magna.” Kronix comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5279,5365,0,0]}">“The Matoran has well written history. Who is the Chronicler?” Vantrax asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5367,5411,0,0]}">“Don’t know. Let us continue.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5413,5711,0,0]}">Kadima senses another shadow being nearby him but he can’t be certain of what it was. The Toa continue driving into the city as they arrive. They mostly see Ta-Matoran mask makers, welders   and female Vortixx since they handle the businesses. Torix begins eyeing the female Vortixx all around him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5713,5777,0,0]}">“Wow, I never seen this much female Vortixx around here before.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5779,5833,0,0]}">Malgai approaches him and smacks him behind the head.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5835,5840,0,0]}">“Ow!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5842,5933,0,0]}">“Get your head out of the hole, Torix. We’re looking for the Fire Toa. Not female Vortixx.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5935,5996,0,0]}">“Sheesh. Kill my fun why don’t you?” Torix asks rhetorically.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5998,6058,0,0]}">“Oh I’ll do more than kill your fun.” Malgai says furiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6060,6152,0,0]}">“Enough with your bantering. Right now we must focus on this task at hand.” Vantrax informs.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6154,6439,0,0]}">While the Toa began searching for the Fire Toa around the city something rises from lava sea out of sight from the guards. Unmounts of Fire Akuma Hares rise from the lava as Bron was standing on floating rock with his Vortixx Sangre sword out. They wait for his command staring at him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6441,6487,0,0]}">“Climb! Climb! Surround them.” Bron commanded.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6489,6601,0,0]}">The Akumas began climbing up the walls as one of the Matoran guard’s notices something was coming up the walls.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6603,6956,0,0]}">“Oh no.” He runs towards the lever and pulls the alarm as it began blaring. Just as he turned around the Akuma was already behind him as it threw him off the edge down at the city. Other guards including Male Vortixx came rushing until more Akumas swarmed in, jumping on a few Male Vortixx and Ta-Matoran guards as one shot it’s Rhotuka at the Matoran.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6958,7135,0,0]}">Back with the Toa as they roam through the city looking around at large and small furnaces while the Ta-Matoran were making masks and others were throwing away defective masks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7137,7230,0,0]}">“Zuro, how are supposed to find this Fire Toa? We don’t even know where to begin.” Gala asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7232,7298,0,0]}">“You trust Zuro. He’ll lead us to our next Toa.” Vantrax defended.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7300,7698,0,0]}">“Thank you, Vantrax. Now let’s see if we can…” Zuro froze in place as gets another vision. He watches himself fighting Bron nearby the large furnace over the lava on the top of the Volcano. He then gets thrown off the furnace down into the Volcano then lastly he sees the Fire Toa flying down to him and reaching out to him. He then returns to reality as the Toa were curious if what he was saying.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7700,7730,0,0]}">“If we can what?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7732,7828,0,0]}">“I-I was going to say. Let’s see if we can find the Fire Toa before Bron and his pets show up.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7830,8038,0,0]}">The Toa continue searching while a group of Akuma swarm through the shadows while the Vortixx continues to watch over them. Hours have passed as the Matoran were beginning to get tired from all the searching.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8040,8107,0,0]}">“Hey Zuro. You think we can… take a break?” Tan asks while panting.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8109,8178,0,0]}">“Alright then. Toa, we’ll rest here for the Matoran.” Zuro announces.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8180,8272,0,0]}">“Ugh. Finally, I never thought you would say that.” Torix says as he lays back on the wall.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8274,8407,0,0]}">“Oh Torix you really are… huh?” Malgai stops at the moment to scan through her mask. Her camera switches to thermal but gets nothing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8409,8446,0,0]}">“Malgai, what is wrong?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8448,8528,0,0]}">“Somethings here but I can’t find it.” Malgai answers as she continues scanning.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8530,8639,0,0]}">“I know. I sense something as well. Something has been watching us since our journey began.” Kadima informed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8641,8720,0,0]}">“Something has been watching us? Kadima, why didn’t you tell us?” Vantrax asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8722,8808,0,0]}">“I did not believe it would be relevant to our journey. My apologies.” Kadima answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8810,8885,0,0]}">“Well whatever it is. We need to stop them before they attack.” Nikia says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8887,9124,0,0]}">Without them knowing the Akuma hides at the corner on the roof snarling at Nikia from behind. Artemis begins to notice something hiding in the alleyway as it was sneaking up behind her. The creature jumps out at her with her back turned.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9126,9162,0,0]}">“Nikia, watch out!” Artemis alerted.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9164,9553,0,0]}">As Nikia turned around the Akuma jumps on her and begins clawing her down as she draws her blades and starts blocking off its attacks. A few more began jumping from the roof as Torix’s senses kicked in as he rushed in using his super speed with his dual golden kitana swords out and roundhouse kicked one Akuma in its face and sliced uppercut another one in the chin killing it instantly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9555,9605,0,0]}">“What the? Where are they coming from?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9607,9702,0,0]}">“I don’t know but these are the same creatures that we fought back at Onu-Neo.” Kronix reminds.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9704,9912,0,0]}">Many of the Akumas began jumping on his chest as he punches it off as another one jumps on his back and Kronix throws him off and stomps on its head. He then draws his hammer as the Akuma’s began whimpering.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9914,9946,0,0]}">“Come get some.” Kronix taunted.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9948,10642,0,0]}">He charges at them and began giving large left swing at two Akumas into the wall than swings right and hits another one as it goes flying into Mask makers shop falling into a pile of masks. While with Kadima he uses his zamor blaster creating a large explosion towards the group separating them but more kept appearing coming from all direction. Nikia and Malgai back to back as they were surrounded by them until they both locked arms together as Nikia lifts up Malgai on her back and spinning her around while Malgai kicks every single one of them in a full circular motion. After taking down every single one of them Nikia throws Malgai into the air as she sticks the landing on two Akumas.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10644,11177,0,0]}">Lastly Artemis and Vantrax were protecting the Matoran as Vantrax stabs one of them and repeatedly did the same to others while Artemis began flipping them over his head while smacking them from left to right. Ontar began biting the Akuma by the neck, crushing it as it goes down easily while Chichu rams through a group of them then lastly she used her sonic roar While the female Vortixx was hiding from the roof watching the fight as she worries about them. She spots Zuro watching him fight bravely wondering if they’ll las long.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11179,11273,0,0]}">“Is it possible? That must be him. Just like my father said he would.” She thought to herself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11275,11369,0,0]}">Despite everything the Toa do more arrived as the Toa and the Matoran were surrounded by them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11371,11461,0,0]}">“They won’t last long. I must act now.” She thought to herself while running towards them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11463,11519,0,0]}">Back with the Toa as they were surrounded by the Akumas.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11521,11609,0,0]}">“So Zuro. Anytime with that plan of yours. You know no pressure.” Torix asks worryingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11611,11656,0,0]}">“Actually I don’t have a plan.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11658,12237,0,0]}">As the Akumas open their mouths and were ready to fire their Rhotuka the mysterious female Vortixx jumps from the building and lands in front of the Toa covering herself with large dragon like wings. She unravels herself as she was tall, very slim with high heeled feet and had semi-large on her upper chest armor like no other female Vortixx ever seen with curvy hips and she had a ponytail hair feline ears with and looks to it. She was also black and white and also had a very long spike dragon like tail. She turns her head back to Zuro as he recognized her from his visions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12239,12306,0,0]}">“Stay behind me. Let me handle these abominations.” She tells Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12308,12704,0,0]}">She draws her Long Crescent Scythe as the Toa were shock were shocked to see her weapon. She begins twirling it around as the Akumas showed no fear or even a flinch. She stops twirling and finger gestures one of them to attack but instead they all charge at her. She twirls her scythe and began sweeping them from left to right and a twirl kick at few of them while the Toa were staring in shock.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12706,12770,0,0]}">“Wow, please tell me that’s the one in your vision?” Torix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12772,13063,0,0]}">Zuro nodded as they continued watching her fight off the creatures as if they were nothing. She then flies above them then swoops down and begins slashing the Akumas in a flash in a straight line till they collapsed. The Akumas surround her and just smirked at them as she raises her scythe.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13065,13375,0,0]}">“I’ll send you creatures back to your master!” She yells at them and stomps her staff on the ground once creating a dark shockwave sending all the Akumas flying into the air until none was left. She puts her staff away and turns to the Toa as they were all still very shocked and jaw dropped still speechless.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13377,13497,0,0]}">“I did it. I found you. You don’t know how long I’ve been looking for you.” She states as everyone was still speechless.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13499,13578,0,0]}">“What do you mean you were looking for me? I was looking for you.” Zuro states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13580,13616,0,0]}">“You were looking for me?” She asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13618,13638,0,0]}">“Yes.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13640,13675,0,0]}">“The visions…” She says to herself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13677,13734,0,0]}">“Wait you know about his visions?” Malgai asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13736,13851,0,0]}">“Yes but we cannot talk here. It isn’t safe. We must move quickly before the come back.” She says as she walks off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13853,13907,0,0]}">“Wait we don’t even know who you are.” Torix mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13909,14144,0,0]}">“There is a lot of things I’ll explain that you won’t understand. We aren’t safe here. Now follow me.” She motions them to follow her as the Toa were confused but followed her while Bron and Metus were watching from the shadows hiding.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14146,14191,0,0]}">“Well that was a total bust.” Metus comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14193,14248,0,0]}">“No, it wasn’t. It’s only the beginning.” Bron answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14250,14290,0,0]}">As they continue to follow the Fire Toa

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14292,14451,0,0]}">Back with the Toa as they were in a Matoran Pub as the Toa were in a round table as the Matoran waiters were handing Thornax Cerveza beverages around to them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14453,14499,0,0]}">“Now let the questions begin.” Torix mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14501,14554,0,0]}">“Yes. For starters who are you exactly?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14556,14703,0,0]}">“My name is Lethea. I’ve been searching for you Zuro for a very long time now. Now that I’ve finally found you we fight can Makuta Nazar together.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14705,14778,0,0]}">“But that does not explain how you knew about my visions.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14780,14893,0,0]}">“Yeah. What are you? A mind reader?” Nikia says as she gets up close to Lethea but Malgai pushes her back gently.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14895,14943,0,0]}">“I’m quite curious myself.” Artemis contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14945,15031,0,0]}">They all mumbled in agreement as Lethea sighs and decides to confess of why she knows.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15033,15521,0,0]}">“Okay I will tell you how I knew about your visions. Long ago before the creation of the Matoran Universe while the Giant Robot was still being built. Lord Nazar and Roodaka used to work together secretly on the Brotherhood of Makuta planned on conquering Spherus Magna and beyond it. After Artemis exposed his plan after leaving the Great Beings for deceiving them and betraying them as well and as for Lord Nazar and Roodaka. They became very close and well… created me.” Lethea starts.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15523,15577,0,0]}">“Why do you keep mentioning Nazar as if he was your…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15579,15652,0,0]}">“Yes. Lord Nazar is my father and Roodaka is my mother.” Lethea confesses

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15654,15746,0,0]}">The Toa, Matoran and Great Beings all gasped in shock as Torix spits his beverage on Malgai.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15748,15768,0,0]}">“What?!” Torix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15770,15819,0,0]}">“Lord Nazar is your father?” Zuro asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15821,16172,0,0]}">“Yes I’m part Vortixx at most and my powers come from my father. Now after Nazar and Roodaka left the Great Beings he heard about the Energized Protodermis that was discovered and he stole some of it to create Antidermis to complete the Makuta species he planned for them to lead the Matoran. He also referred to them as their sons.” Lethea continues.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16174,16215,0,0]}">“What about the Shattering?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16217,16329,0,0]}">“The Shattering was not his doing. It was Elemental Lords and the Core War that caused it all.” Artemis answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16331,16896,0,0]}">“Yes. After the Shattering and when my father was defeated I was still asleep all this time in my tube. Roodaka took me to the Giant Robot so that when I was ready to come out she would raise me and make me a Queen just like her. But she didn’t have time to watch over me while she was dealing with other matters at hand. While my mother was away on her business I kept having strange dreams and voices in my head I was not destined to be evil and I spoke to the Great Spirit. He tells me about Nazar’s whereabouts and what to tell in the future.” Lethea continues.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16898,16961,0,0]}">“So that’s how you knew about Zuro’s visions.” Kadima comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16963,17173,0,0]}">“Yes. Years later after the Makuta Teridax was defeated once and for all my pod was under the rumble. It was damaged at the end of the battle and it set me free and I began my search for you.” Lethea finishes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17175,17294,0,0]}">“So the daughter of the Makuta comes for our help to stop her father? A likely story. How can we trust you?” Gala asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17296,17396,0,0]}">“Yeah. How can we trust you? You can be just a spy from them to watch our every move.” Tan comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17398,17582,0,0]}">“I know I came out of nowhere but you have to believe me. I really am here for your help. Please you’re my only. Our only hope to save Spherus Magna from a dark future.” Lethea begged.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17584,17710,0,0]}">Zuro looks down at her as he feels that she is telling the truth. He thought deeply about this and felt that he can trust her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17712,17750,0,0]}">“I believe you, Leatha.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17752,17795,0,0]}">“Zuro, are you sure?” Nikia asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17797,17959,0,0]}">“Yes, I am sure. I believe enough to see that she wants to help to stop Nazar and Roodaka. Leatha, join us on this journey to stopping your father.” Zuro offered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17961,18027,0,0]}">“Thank you, Zuro. I shall not let you down.” Lethea say in relief.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18029,18279,0,0]}">Zuro nodded and smiled as she smiled as well and held his hands as she was filled with hope. Kronix looks over to Lethea on how very attractive she is as he couldn’t look away from her. Her eyes turn to the corner already noticing him from the start.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18281,18354,0,0]}">“Did I get your attention?” Lethea asks as her tail rubs her chin gently.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18356,18406,0,0]}">“Oh… uh…” Kronix stammers a bit and blushes a bit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18408,18625,0,0]}">“Oh, Lethea. Let me introduce you to the team. This is Torix; Toa of Air, Malgai; Toa of Water, Nikia; Toa of Stone, Kronix; Toa of Earth. This is Tan, Tau, Gala and Muai and lastly The Great Beings.” Zuro introduces.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18627,18679,0,0]}">“Yes, I knew The Great Beings when researched them.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18681,18805,0,0]}">“Oh I almost forgot. This Iron wolf here is Ontar. My fellow companion and that’s Chichu. Nikia’s companion.” Zuro finishes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18807,18890,0,0]}">“Very cute companions you have.” Lethea says with a smile as she pets both of them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18892,19004,0,0]}">“Now that we know your purpose of why you are here. We must continue to find the Fire Toa.” Artemis contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19006,19100,0,0]}">Everyone agrees until they heard a Ta-Matoran rushing in through the doors in a panic attack.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19102,19207,0,0]}">He then runs towards the Toa. “Please help. These things are attacking the city. You have to stop them.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19209,19249,0,0]}">“Is it those things again?” Malgai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19251,19511,0,0]}">“Probably. Ontar and Chichu, stay here and protect the Matoran and Agori. Come on Toa.” Zuro motions as they all rushed outside and continued hear yelling while the same Fire Toa with two tall and slim female Vortixx was sitting at the bar watching them leave.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19513,19556,0,0]}">“Do you think it’s them, Cloro?” She asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19558,19667,0,0]}">“Maybe. Hearing them from over here makes me believe so but you have to take a leap of faith.” Cloro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19669,19691,0,0]}">“Cyla?” She also asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19693,19794,0,0]}">“I think Cloro’s words speak for themselves. You better catch him before he gets away.” Cyla answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19796,19869,0,0]}">The Toa look over as their eyes open wide open of what their witnessing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19871,19909,0,0]}">“What the…?” Torix mumbles to himself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19911,20396,0,0]}">Two male Vortixx guards fly into the air and landed in front of Zuro’s feet while the Matoran and Agori began fleeing the scene while some stayed to fight. The Akuma Hares returned as they swarm the city crawling around the city as the Ta-Matoran Guard and Agori stood their ground and opened fired upon them but had no effect on them. The Akumas began flinging and throwing them across the roads like ragdolls as the Akumas were easily overpowering them instantly with no hesitation.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20398,20450,0,0]}">“Toa, assist!” Zuro ordered as they rushed to help.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20452,20745,0,0]}">One Matoran falls on his back as the Akuma opened its mouth ready to fire it’s Rhotuka until Zuro sends a wave of ice straight to the Akuma and froze it instantly. The Matoran ran off as the Toa continued fighting off the swarming Akumas as the Matoran and Agori continued to be thrown around.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20747,20841,0,0]}">“Holy Kanohi! There is so many of them!” Torix says as he throws a twister at a group of them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20843,20937,0,0]}">“How are we going to stop them?” Nikia asks as she kicks a few boulders at some of the Akumas.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20939,21052,0,0]}">The Toa continued to fight off as much as they can. Two female Vortixx’s heard the commotion coming from outside

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21054,21087,0,0]}">Zuro approached an injured Agori.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21089,21115,0,0]}">“Who did this?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21117,21250,0,0]}">“It was… some… dark hunter. Goes by… Bron. He wants you to meet him on top of the Volcano.” Tha Agori answers weakly then passes out.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21252,21287,0,0]}">“I should’ve know it would be him.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21289,21846,0,0]}">Zuro watches the Matoran help the Agori to safety as he towards to the top of the Volcano. Just as the three rushed out the door there was no sign of Zuro until two Akuma’s jump out towards them Cloro and Cyla draw their pump action Vortixx shotguns. Cloro takes the first Akuma at one then Cyla takes the second shot at another Akuma until one tried to sneak up on the Fire Toa as she draws her great fire swords, slashes its chest, steps on its knee and lastly shoots a stream of fire into its face. She uses her heat sensors as she can see Zuro’s tracks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21848,21919,0,0]}">“I found his tracks. Come on.” She motions as the sisters followed her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21921,22169,0,0]}">Meanwhile with Zuro as he finally reached to the top of the Volcano close nearby a facility as Bron was in a large robe standing close to the edge waiting for him. Bron had a Ta-Matoran by the throat as Zuro was standing behind him from a distance.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22171,22205,0,0]}">“Let him go, Bron.” Zuro demanded.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22207,22255,0,0]}">Bron turns his head to Zuro staring down at him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22257,22345,0,0]}">“Let… him… go.” Zuro demanded again as Bron dropped the Matoran and the Matoran ran off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22347,22475,0,0]}">“So you decided to turn everyone against me and labeled me a dark hunter. How could you do that to your own brother?” Bron asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22477,22522,0,0]}">“You have done that yourself.” Zuro corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22524,22633,0,0]}">“I will not let you ruin my ways of protecting the Matoran, Turaga, Agori and so on. You will not shame me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22635,22826,0,0]}">“Your anger and lust for power have already done that. You’ve allowed this Makuta to twist your mind until now. Until now you’ve become the very thing you’ve swore to destroy.” Zuro lectures.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22828,22949,0,0]}">They begin to circle each other as Bron took off his robe but Zuro kept his on as the both continued their conversation.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22951,23153,0,0]}">“Don’t lecture me, brother. I’ve seen the lies through the Toa. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace, freedom, justice and security to the new empire that Nazar soon will create.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23155,23181,0,0]}">“A new empire?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23183,23215,0,0]}">“Don’t make me kill you, Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23217,23301,0,0]}">“Bron, my allegiance is to the The Three Virtues. To the Matoran, Turaga and Agori.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23303,23381,0,0]}">“It seems that my persuasion does not ever work with you. Does it?” Bron asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23383,23451,0,0]}">“No Bron. It never did from the start and never will.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23453,23499,0,0]}">“It seems you’ve truly have become my enemy.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23501,23621,0,0]}">“Only a Makuta deals an absolute. I will do what I must.” Zuro says as he activates his battle mask and draws his sword.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23623,23650,0,0]}">“You will try.” Bron warns.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[23652,24159,0,0]}">Bron draws his sword, turns around and charges at Zuro as it began a serious sword fight. Bron pressed on as Zuro was blocking every swing he threw at right to edge of the platform but Zuro pushed before he hit the edge. The two continued swishing and clashing their swords at each other as they were both evenly matched and continued to fight. Meanwhile with the mysterious fire Toa and the Vortixx sisters arrive at the scene from the top of the Volcano on a balcony as they watch them fight continuously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24161,24249,0,0]}">Turaga Vakama arrives without them knowing. The mysterious fire Toa gets startled a bit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24251,24304,0,0]}">“Turaga Vakama! What are you doing here?” Cloro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24306,24373,0,0]}">“To observe the battle between brotherhood.” Turaga Vakama answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24375,24421,0,0]}">“I’ve got to help him.” The fire Toa insisted.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24423,24574,0,0]}">“No, young one. This is his battle and you must not interfere unless if necessary but for now. Let us see how this battle ends.” Turaga Vakama answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[24576,25699,0,0]}">The fire Toa looked disappointed as she continued to watch the fight from a distance. Back with the two continuing to fight as Bron kicks Zuro towards inside the facility and continued clashing swords with each other down the catwalk into another room. They continuously fight as Zuro grabbed Bron’s free hand, twirled him around and tried striking him but Bron countered attack him and pushed him off. As Bron continues to press on against Zuro they walked down across an enclosed hallway that as they clash swords they scratch the walls making sparks fly into another room what seems to be a control room for the facility. They continued on fighting as Bron slightly hit the control panels but did little to no damage to it until Bron grab hold of Zuro by the neck as Bron pushes him down with his sword and uses it against him. Zuro struggles for a bit until he kicks him off and recovered quickly Bron then kicks him onto the conference table as Bron follows but Zuro trips him making him fall on his back. Just as Zuro was about to strike him Bron blocked him once again and pushes him and continued their sword fight.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[25701,26510,0,0]}">As they continue their sword fight of no matter how much they fight they were both evenly matched. They both twirl their swords waiting for one of them to make their move until they both clashed at the same time holding their ground. With Bron’s great strength he pushed Zuro into a control panel as Bron leaps into the air, strikes at Zuro but missed and instead hits the computer that controls the factory. The systems that were keeping the facility up float began to fail and the alarms went off as the Matoran were evacuating. They continue on fighting but outside this time as they lead themselves to a pipe line over the deadly vast of rushing lava as they both try to keep their balance while still fighting as they both jumped off onto a platform and held each other swords trying to push each other.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[26512,27547,0,0]}">Lava began to explode under them as lava rocks began raining over them as they jumped for cover. A large vast of lava tidal wave came crashing as melts the exposed supports to half of the facility and breaks of from it. As it broke of the two began climbing the falling tower as it falls into the lava but floats in it and begins to float away in the stream of lava. Bron still continues to slash at Zuro as he blocks his attacks while they climb until Zuro notices that they were heading straight for lava waterfall and jumps onto a loose cable wire and swings around it. Bron follows on another cable wire and swings by him and clashed once with Zuro. Zuro swings to a nearby floating platform as watches the part of the facility fall down into the lava waterfall along with Bron but instead he runs and leaps onto the another floating platform near Zuro. They continue to clash swords as they were floating over the dangerously vast of boiling lava until they stopped for one moment to take a breath as Bron gave Zuro a death stare.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27549,27610,0,0]}">“I have failed you, brother. I have failed you.” Zuro states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27612,27681,0,0]}">“I should’ve known the Toa were plotting to take over.” Bron accuses.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27683,27734,0,0]}">“Bron, Nazar is Makuta and he’s evil.” Zuro states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27736,27799,0,0]}">“From my point of view the Toa are evil.” Bron wrongly accuses.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27801,27826,0,0]}">“Well then you are lost.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27828,27892,0,0]}">They continue to float around the lava passing by other workers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27894,27944,0,0]}">“This is the end for you my brother.” Bron states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[27946,28010,0,0]}">“You lost the right to call me brother long ago.” Zuro corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28012,28473,0,0]}">Bron jumps onto the same platform as Zuro was and began clashing swords once again until the floating platform reaches to the top of the large furnace on the top of the volcano where the lava was being drained. The two landed on a balcony stairs leading to the edge of the Volcano as Zuro was on the top and Bron was on the bottom of the stairs. The mysterious fire Toa, the Vortixx sisters and Turaga Vakama finally managed to catch up and continue to observe.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28475,28517,0,0]}">“It’s over, Bron. I have the high ground.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28519,28592,0,0]}">“If that’s what you believe, brother. Then you underestimated my power.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28594,28610,0,0]}">“Don’t try it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28612,28740,0,0]}">Bron charges at him as Zuro was not able to encounter his charge attack and Bron grabbed him the neck hanging him over the edge.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28742,28838,0,0]}">“You had one chance to join me and you chose this life? I’m deeply disappointed.” Bron comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28840,28927,0,0]}">“I’ve chosen my duty to protect the innocent. You chose the wrong side.” Zuro corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[28929,29012,0,0]}">They continue to observe them until the fire Toa couldn’t bare watch them anymore.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29014,29078,0,0]}">“Turaga Vakama, I can’t bear to watch this anymore.” She states.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29080,29128,0,0]}">“Compassion was always your weakness, brother.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29130,29729,0,0]}">As Bron tossed him over the edge the fire Toa tear off her hooded robe as she had a slim red body with silver armor shoulder, chest and knee pads. She also had semi-slim body with tiny claws on her fingers and short heeled feet for climbing on molten rock. She had a dark red Huna and Hau mask fused with scratches and spikes edges on the back called Kanohi Escudo. Mask of Safe Guard. She also had Fire Great swords she uses as dual sword blades backwards and forms into flame wings and one retractable blade on her back. She runs off to rescue Zuro as the Vortixx sisters and Turaga Vakama go off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29731,29846,0,0]}">“You’ll never find any other Toa like that, young Toa. Your true journey begins.” Turaga Vakama thought to himself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[29848,30237,0,0]}">As she ran towards the edge while she shoved Bron out of the way and dived right in. She straightens up like to dive in faster as she finally caught up to Zuro and spreads her large wing swords to slow down but was falling down too fast to pull up. Zuro opens his eyes and sees the Fire Toa from his visions then looks down at the lava then back at her again as Zuro begins to quick think.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30239,30301,0,0]}">“Hey, at this rate. We won’t survive the fall.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30303,30348,0,0]}">“I’ve noticed.” She replies while struggling.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30350,30432,0,0]}">“The only way to save ourselves is that we form a shield mixed with fire and ice.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30434,30485,0,0]}">She nods at him as they were near the deadly lava.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30487,30504,0,0]}">“Ready?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30506,30527,0,0]}">“Ready!” She answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30529,30960,0,0]}">Zuro begins whirring his ice powers as the fire Toa begins activating her fire powers using lava. Zuro forms a large ice ball then she uses her lava and begins drying up the ice into a harden rock ball and finally crashed into the lava. Bron looked from up above and walked off. While down below in the lava the rock resurfaced from the lava as she draws her fire greatswords and cuts the rock open making it a floating a platform.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[30962,31086,0,0]}">Zuro lays on the ground a little dizzy from the fall as the fire Toa reaches out to him. He takes her hand and helps him up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31088,31115,0,0]}">“Thank you for saving uh…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31117,31154,0,0]}">“Enix. Enix is my name.” She answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31156,31328,0,0]}">“Enix, I must thank you for saving me. I would’ve never survived that fall. I’ve jumped higher places in the Northern Region but here. I don’t think so.” Zuro thanking her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31330,31365,0,0]}">“Oh, it was nothing.” Enix answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31367,31469,0,0]}">She notices that she was still holding his hand and blushes a bit moves away. Zuro was confused a bit.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31471,31531,0,0]}">“You know, Enix. I’ve been looking for you.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31533,31570,0,0]}">“You have? Why?” Enix asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31572,31611,0,0]}">“Let me explain everything.” Zuro says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31613,31924,0,0]}">They both sat down on the platform as Zuro begins to explain everything on what’s going on. He explains the visions that came to him from Mata Nui to unite a new Toa Team to stop Makuta Nazar. Shortly after they arrived back to shore and began taking a walk to calm down from the excitement they’ve encountered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31926,31979,0,0]}">“So you were looking for me all this time?” She asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[31981,32057,0,0]}">“Yes after I found Lethea. Well she was looking for me as well.” He answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32059,32111,0,0]}">“Zuro, I’ve heard stories about you.” Enix mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32113,32150,0,0]}">“Really? What did you hear?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32152,32461,0,0]}">“I heard you were the first Glatorian to be trained all over the Regions. To even be trained by the Toa Nuva. I admired you when I was a Matoran and I’ve always wanted to meet you my entire life. When I became Toa I was hoping that I would have the chance… and now I do.” Enix explains as she looks up at him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32463,32563,0,0]}">Zuro opened eyes in surprise and felt a little flattered by her devotion and her very touchy story.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32565,32627,0,0]}">“Thank you… I never thought a Toa would take interest in me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32629,32704,0,0]}">“Well let me be the first.” She smiled and fist bumped him in the shoulder.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32706,32909,0,0]}">He smiled, places his hand on her shoulder and she blushes a tiny bit trying to hide as best as she could. The others with the Vortixx sisters and Turaga Vakama stumbled upon on them and approached them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32911,32977,0,0]}">“Zuro, there you are. We’ve been looking for you.” Kadima worries.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[32979,33007,0,0]}">“I’m alright.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33009,33049,0,0]}">“What happened with Bron?” Vantrax asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33051,33229,0,0]}">“We were fighting up there at that facility but he threw me over and well… this fire Toa saved me. She is also the one from my visions. This is Enix; Toa of Fire.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33231,33294,0,0]}">“Is this the fire-spitter you saw in your visions?” Torix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33296,33318,0,0]}">“Hey!” She exclaimed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33320,33585,0,0]}">“Yes. Enix, theses are friends. Torix; Toa of Air, Nikia; Toa of Stone; Kronix; Toa of Earth, Malgai; Toa of Water. This is Tau, Tan, Gala and Muai. These are our companions Chi-Chu and Ontar. Lastly these are the Great Beings Artemis and Vantrax.” Zuro introduces.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33587,33685,0,0]}">Enix bows to them all. “Greetings everyone. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.” Enix greeting them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33687,33737,0,0]}">“Back to you as well. Welcome.” Nikia greets back.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33739,33779,0,0]}">“Where do we go now, Zuro?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33781,33852,0,0]}">“There’s only one more to go before we finally end this.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33854,33915,0,0]}">“Do you remember what was in your last vision?” Artemis asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[33917,34069,0,0]}">“It was a Lighting Toa. She was fast with lighting strikes. Making her fast as Pohatu but I don’t know where to look for a lighting Toa.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34071,34134,0,0]}">“I have a good idea of where they might be.” Torix contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34136,34165,0,0]}">“You do? Where?” Lethea asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34167,34307,0,0]}">“In my Region Vo-Matoran and Toa are very rare and they like to be there where lighting strikes. So where else would they live?” Torix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34309,34468,0,0]}">“Hm, for such an idiotic Toa. You have a point. Lighting Toa mostly live in forests and jungles where it mostly rains especially in storms.” Malgai points out.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34470,34530,0,0]}">“Then it seems were heading back to Le-Neo.” Kadima confirms

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34532,34627,0,0]}">“Ah, you must be the Ice Glatorian that Nuja has told me about.” Turaga Vakama approaches Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34629,34645,0,0]}">“Turaga Vakama.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34647,34709,0,0]}">“I’ve heard many stories about you and you assembling a team.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34711,34835,0,0]}">“Yes, that is correct. I knew you were watching this entire time. You knew how this was going to end didn’t you?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34837,34858,0,0]}">“You knew?” Tan asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34860,34985,0,0]}">“Yes, I sensed darkness in your brother. The power of the shadows has consumed him and only can save him from his nightmare.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[34987,35103,0,0]}">“I know I have to but if I can’t save him. I would have to…” Zuro stops as Artemis places his hand on his shoulder.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35105,35161,0,0]}">“We understand if you have no choice.” Artemis comforts.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35163,35212,0,0]}">“So Zuro? Are we ready to head out?” Kadima asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35214,35267,0,0]}">“Yes we are. Enix, will you join us?” Zuro asks Enix.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35269,35294,0,0]}">“Well… I…” Enix stutters.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35296,35542,0,0]}">“Enix, my child. Your destiny lies ahead with this Toa. In order to keep the peace, we have now we must take the duty we are given. When our duty is calling for us we answer plus you’ll never meet another one like him.” Turaga Vakama says calmly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35544,35613,0,0]}">She gasps knowing that Turaga Vakama knows how she feels about Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35615,35755,0,0]}">“Go, young Toa. Fulfill your destiny. Be safe as The Great Spirit guides you towards the light.” Turaga Vakama blesses them as he walks off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35757,35801,0,0]}">“We will, Turaga Vakama.” Zuro acknowledges.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35803,35841,0,0]}">“Aren’t you coming, Cloro?” Enix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35843,35885,0,0]}">“Nah, got business to run.” Cloro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35887,35895,0,0]}">“Cyla?”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35897,35939,0,0]}">“Same answer little sister.” Cyla answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[35941,36026,0,0]}">“And besides you have a certain Toa to be with right now.” Cloro answers with a wink.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36028,36237,0,0]}">Enix blushes a bit. “I understand. Thank you both. You two have taken care of me from the start of New Shperus Magna. You two are truly the greatest sisters.” Enix says as she hugs them both at the same time.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36239,36294,0,0]}">“We’ll see you soon, little sister.” Cloro salutations.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36296,36366,0,0]}">“Okay.” She says with joyful but a sad smile as she joined the others.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36368,36407,0,0]}">“Are you ready to go, Enix?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36409,36452,0,0]}">“Yes, Zuro. I’m ready to go.” Enix answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36454,36543,0,0]}">“I’m glad to see it. Onward Toa to the Le-Neo. Enix, would you like a ride?” Zuro offers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36545,36629,0,0]}">She gasps and begins playing with her fingers thinking over on what she wants to do.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36631,36711,0,0]}">“Well… I can fly but… I don’t mind at all.” She looks away feeling embarrassed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36713,36734,0,0]}">“Well then jump on.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36736,36973,0,0]}">Zuro jumps onto his hover bike, starts it up and revs it a bit as everyone else jump onto their vehicles. Enix jumps on second behind Zuro as she grips tightly onto his waist and blushed very deeply. They rode their way out of the city.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[36975,37306,0,0]}">Meanwhile with Bron as he returned to the Makuta Temple and finds Metus sitting on the steps outside. Bron steps inside of the Temple as Metus follows while Nazar was replaying of the fight through a dark cloud in his throne room with Roodaka cuddled up to next him. Nazar was furious as his claws was nearly breaking his armchair.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37308,37428,0,0]}">Bron approaches him and bows to him. “Lord Nazar, Zuro has been destroyed. He will no longer be an issue.” Bron informs.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37430,37508,0,0]}">“Oh but you have failed to see the true ending of your fight.” Nazar corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37510,37581,0,0]}">“How? I threw him off the edge into the lava. He perished into ashes.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37583,37671,0,0]}">Nazar presents him a replay at the end of his fight but shows the Fire Toa saving Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37673,37687,0,0]}">“Impossible.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37689,37745,0,0]}">“You have failed to see the end of him.” Nazar mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37747,37799,0,0]}">“My apologizes, my lord. Do what you want with me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[37801,38001,0,0]}">“Oh, I would have the pleasure of destroying you but I need you for my plans. To assist my plans on my return of this wretched planet. You have so much to learn the ways of the shadows my apprentice.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38003,38106,0,0]}">“When I find him again. I will tear him into pieces until nothing is left but his mask.” Bron comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38108,38279,0,0]}">“And you will my pupil. In time for millennia I have dreamed of seeking my revenge against traitorous brothers and since they reclaimed their world. I shall reclaim mine.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38281,38377,0,0]}">“Zuro is the key to the unity virtue. I will destroy him and bring you his mask.” Bron mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38379,38500,0,0]}">“Once Zuro has perish our revenge will be ours. Now leave me to my thoughts. I must rest before my plans go into motion.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38502,38556,0,0]}">“Yes my lord. As you wish.” Bron says as he walks out.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38558,38910,0,0]}">Nazar sighs. “Again, my minions have failed to eliminate the threat. I will… break… that Toa.” Nazar says as he shatters his armchair as Roodaka had no reaction but opened her eyes widen in shock. Nazar rises from his throne and walks down the stairs in his large robe with his hood on as Roodaka follows him to the balcony looking into the Mountains.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[38912,39024,0,0]}">“Do not feel dreaded my love. It is only a matter of time before your plans become in motion.” Roodaka mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39026,39148,0,0]}">“Yes my love. Soon I shall reveal myself to the world, strike fear into the Great Beings eyes and unleash my great evil.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39150,39257,0,0]}">Roodaka walks over to him and clings onto him by the arm as they both watch the sunset over the mountains.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39259,39331,0,0]}">“But where will you unleash your evil, my love?” Roodaka asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39333,39440,0,0]}">“To where every Matoran, Agori, Toa, Glatorian and every being on this planet can see my reign of shadows.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39442,39540,0,0]}">Nazar referred to the largest tower at the center of all of the Regions as Roodaka sees the tower.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39542,39567,0,0]}">“The Central Bio Tower…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39569,39748,0,0]}">“Exactly. Once the Tower is in my possession I shall send a message for all to see and hear my return as I send it back to the dark ages and create my new empire.” Nazar explains.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39750,39772,0,0]}">“Brilliant my sweet.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39774,39946,0,0]}">“And the Turaga and the Agori leaders will be defenseless with no Toa protecting them. Only simple Matoran and Agori guards. It will be simple and you shall lead my love.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[39948,40146,0,0]}">“Yes as your aquatint. Now let me release your stress from your defeat my love.” Roodaka says with a seductive tone as she rubs chest firmly and kisses him on the lips and went back into the Temple.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40148,40218,0,0]}">Meanwhile back with Bron and Metus as they were outside of the Temple.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40220,40257,0,0]}">“Well that went well.” Bron comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40259,40379,0,0]}">“Well it seems Nazar has finally seen your errors and failed. Hmph finally he blames you and not me.” Metus contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40381,40416,0,0]}">Bron was furious at Metus comment.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40418,40564,0,0]}">“I can’t even rely on you to assist me on destroying a certain Toa.” Bron says as he picks up on the back of the head and kicks him onto his back.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40566,40607,0,0]}">“Which Toa? There’s more Toa returning.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40609,40675,0,0]}">“Shut up.” Bron says as he steps on his chest nearly crushing him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40677,40749,0,0]}">“He could be anywhere now.” Metus says as he throws his foot off of him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40751,40926,0,0]}">“Then we will force them to find him for us. It’s time for the world to know our presence. No more small fights no mercy! It’ll be soon before my lords plans go into motion…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[40928,40957,0,0]}">“Soon it will be time…”

Chapter 10 - Calm before the Storm
<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[41,333,0,0]}">It was a very heavy stormy and windy day in the Northern Region on the Black Spike Mountains at the Makuta Temple. Thunder crashes through the dark clouds as bright light flashes in the sky. Nazar was observing the heavy storm in his throne room as it reminds him raw power which he possesses.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[335,445,0,0]}">“Ah, I do love a cold damp stormy day. Especially when lightning crashes from the sky.” Nazar speaks out loud.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[447,504,0,0]}">“And why do you love stormy days my sweet?” Roodaka asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[506,644,0,0]}">“Because my sweet queen is that it reminds me of great shadow I possess. And what I’ll do to reclaim my power to this world.” He answered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[646,798,0,0]}">“Ah yes. Once you head for the Central Bio Tower, succeed and you will of course. We’ll have the world in our hands.” She says as she laughs sinisterly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[800,942,0,0]}">“Yes and my plans will soon be in motion. Miserix, rally the Skrall and Evolve Vorox for the assault on the Central Bio Tower.” Nazar ordered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[944,1004,0,0]}">“Yes, my master.” Miserix says he went to go rally the army.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1006,1051,0,0]}">“Roodaka, care to lead the assault?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1053,1114,0,0]}">“Anything for you my love.” She says and bows then walks off.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1116,1271,0,0]}">“Oh and Roodaka. Be sure to make yourself look good. You want to impressive in front of your old friends, right?” He asks as Roodaka approaches behind him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1273,1415,0,0]}">“Of course my love. It will be just like old times.” She says, chuckles a bit, kisses him on the lips then leaves to prepare for the assault.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1417,1516,0,0]}">“Oh one more thing. Bring Bron with you. He’ll be an asset to your assault.” Nazar mentions to her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1518,1581,0,0]}">“Of course, Makuta.” She answers as she leaves the throne room.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[1583,2006,0,0]}">Nazar continues to observe the storm as he vanishes into thin air teleporting to Le-Neo. Meanwhile with the Toa as they continue traveling in the deep jungles of Le-Neo searching for the final piece to form his Toa Team. Everyone was in their hooded cowls as for Gala’s truck was covered with a blanket to keep the driver seat dry as Malgai and Torix was enjoying the rain and as for Nikia was not enjoying the rain at all.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2008,2093,0,0]}">“Ah, I do love the smell and the feel of the rain. It refreshes me.” Malgai comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2095,2187,0,0]}">“Yeah especially when it refreshes it the forest. Makes the air fresher.” Torix contributes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2189,2262,0,0]}">“Hm, I’m glad to see you two have something in common.” Artemis comments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2264,2393,0,0]}">“Well not me. It gets muddy and it makes it difficult for me to use my board and Chi-Chu can’t get around easy.” Nikia complains.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2395,2556,0,0]}">They all chuckled at Nikia while she pouted. “Don’t worry Nikia. I don’t like the rain either. I feel cold in the rain like putting my fire out.” Enix expresses.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2558,2598,0,0]}">“So Zuro. Anything so far?” Kronix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2600,2700,0,0]}">“Nothing so far but I can sense her. The lightning shall lead the way for us for now.” Zuro answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[2702,3268,0,0]}">Lightning continues to strike in between as it startled Muai as she huddled up to Tau holding her very closely. While Lethea sits in the corner in the back of the truck she begins sensing a great dark presence among them. She snarls and hisses of the certain Makuta she knows while Kronix sees something was bothering but decides not to bother her. While a mysterious Dark Blue and White slim Toa figure with a sun hat on, a dual sided double edged blade with electricity flowing through it and two extra sword blades on her back then disappears with the lightning.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3270,3487,0,0]}">Meanwhile with Nazar as he strolls through the shadows in his large hooded cowl being much taller until he spotted the Toa passing by. He chuckles a bit and continues to watch them as they stopped in the cave to rest.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3489,3581,0,0]}">“Zuro, we may have to stop here. The storm is getting worse by the minute.” Vantrax advises.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3583,3673,0,0]}">“Yes, it seems the storm is getting powerful. We have to rest.” Kronix says also agreeing.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3675,3756,0,0]}">“We can’t stop now. This might be our only chance to finding her.” Zuro exclaims.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3758,3842,0,0]}">“I’ll go with you, Zuro. It’s better than sitting around doing nothing.” Enix joins.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[3844,4004,0,0]}">Ontar whines and nudges at Zuro’s hand encouraging that he wanted to go as well. Zuro looked down at him with a smile and just petted him giving him his answer.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4006,4106,0,0]}">“Alright, you guys can stay. We’ll continue on ahead. Come on, Enix. Come on, Ontar.” Zuro motioned.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4108,4166,0,0]}">“Right behind you.” Enix says as she follows him on foot.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4168,4343,0,0]}">As they left Lethea felt worried about them unnoticing Nazar’s presence. “Watch yourself, Toa. For that you may not like what you find in the dark.” Lethea mumbled to herself.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4345,4620,0,0]}">They continued walking on the wet ground trail for a good amount of hours while the rain begins to die down a bit but still pouring. The three continue traveling through as Zuro looked into the sky as it was nothing but flashes of lightning strikes as the rain reminded Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4622,4711,0,0]}">“You know this kind of raining reminds me of back after the Great Battle.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4713,4737,0,0]}">“Hm, really?” Enix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4739,4866,0,0]}">“Yeah it reminds me of when I was trained by Gali. She taught me how to handle the rain how to follow with others.” He answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[4868,5070,0,0]}">“Yeah. It reminds me of when I was trained by Tahu. He taught me how to use my fireswords from climbing on walls, to channeling my fire through it and I was taught by Lewa on how to fly.” She mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5072,5262,0,0]}">“Amazing I was taught by Kopaka teaching how to channel my ice powers through my saber, Gelu taught me to how fight also gave me his helmet and Great Being Vantrax help me expand my powers.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5264,5351,0,0]}">Enix gasps in surprise. “Really? You were taught by the Great Being Vantrax?” She asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5353,5380,0,0]}">“That’s right.” He answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5382,5450,0,0]}">“Well I guess we’ve trained by our admirers.” She says with a smile.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5452,5497,0,0]}">“I guess we have.” He also says with a smile.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5499,5619,0,0]}">They both chuckled at each other’s comparisons until she looked at Ontar wondering how he found him in the first place.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5621,5700,0,0]}">“Zuro, just out of curiosity. How did you and Ontar meet?” Enix asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5702,5941,0,0]}">“Oh well… I found Ontar when he was searching for food during my training with Kopaka. I gave him some food and now he decided to follow me because of it. Now it’s more than that with him. We became good friends since then.” Zuro answered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[5943,6056,0,0]}">“Amazing, it’s not surprising that your life is more interesting than mine.” Enix says with a disappointing tone.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6058,6184,0,0]}">“I find that hard to believe. You were trained by the great Tahu. Once in a life time as well to meet the Toa Nuva like that.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6186,6293,0,0]}">“Yeah but you were trained by all of them that makes you a much braver, stronger and a wiser Toa than me.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6295,6628,0,0]}">Zuro places his hand on her shoulder as she turned her head to him. “Nonsense, young Toa. You are the bravest Toa I’ve ever seen especially when you saved me from the death back at your home. You should be proud of what of your doing here and you should be grateful that the great spirit has sent you on a journey.” Zuro compliments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6630,6887,0,0]}">She blushes from his compliment feeling quite embarrassed making him blush as well. They continued walking down the trail until they approached an old Matoran Power Facility that powers the Metru cities. Electricity flowed through the walls and generators.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6889,6922,0,0]}">“Enix, look out!” Zuro exclaimed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[6924,7105,0,0]}">Zuro jumped Enix out of the way before one electric strike from the generator nearly hit her. Zuro takes her hand and helps her up recovering. “Are you okay?”  Zuro asks concerning.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7107,7223,0,0]}">Enix notices that he was holding her hand and blushed deeply then let’s go of him. “Yes, I’m fine. Thanks to you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7225,7550,0,0]}">Zuro smiles at her as she smiled back. He then begins to concentrate and senses the Lightning Toa inside within the facility and motioned to follow him. They enter the facility as it ran by itself with a few generators and different platforms around them but the Lightning Toa watched over them in the shadow from a distance.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7552,7649,0,0]}">“You’re interesting, Toa. Not entirely interesting but… you have promise.” A female voice echoed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7651,7686,0,0]}">“Who is that?” Zuro asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7688,7770,0,0]}">“I don’t know. She’s like a ghost.” Enix answered as they both continue to listen.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7772,7917,0,0]}">“Toa. I know what you’re doing. It’s brave. But there are enemies out there that you would never believe to see the light of day.” She continues.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7919,7942,0,0]}">“Out where?” Enix asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[7944,8035,0,0]}">“We shall speak again once you face your greatest enemy.” She says as her voice faded away.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8037,8763,0,0]}">Out of the shadow the Lord Nazar appears in his large hooded cowl as he was much taller than a Titan and a wider torso and chest and his body black and silver faded armor. His head was longer with the mask of the original Kraahkan that had aerodynamic arrow shape with gill spikes on each side of his mask. He has wide arms and shoulders with hydraulic pistons attached to the side of his chest to support his large arms. He also has a large but yet slim chest with hydraulic pistons supporting his body down to his very large biotic spiky with also hydraulic pistons supporting his legs with very large spike feet. He carried his Staff of Eternal Darkness that was long double end spear staff using it as a cane for a moment.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[8765,9120,0,0]}">He was accompanied by two green armored Skrall. He levitates Ontar and Enix and pushes them against the wall clinging them now they can only watch. He then summons the Skrall to take him and began approaching Zuro as he draws his saber. He aims at them and shoots his ice beams at them completely froze them easily as walks pass by them approaching Nazar.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9122,9246,0,0]}">“I heard you have a new minion like… oh say my brother, Great Being Nazar or should I call you Makuta Nazar.” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9248,9318,0,0]}">“Zuro, Glatorian of Ice. You survived the attack.” Nazar acknowledges.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9320,9364,0,0]}">“And yet you seem so surprised.” Zuro jokes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9366,9637,0,0]}">“Your arrogance blinds you, warrior. Now you’ll experience the full power of the shadows.” Nazar says roars as he electrocutes Zuro powerful enough to throw him against the wall. Zuro drops to the ground unconscious for the moment as it scared Enix a bit seeing him hurt.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9639,9668,0,0]}">“Zuro!” She yelps out to him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9670,9727,0,0]}">Nazar chuckles diabolically as he slowly approaches him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9729,9900,0,0]}">“I’ve been waiting for a long time since I started watching over your journey. Watching you little Toa unite from my very eyes especially my daughters, my little ice Toa.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9902,9973,0,0]}">Nazar chuckles evilly as Zuro recovers but still hurt from his strike.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[9975,10032,0,0]}">“Once I destroy you Toa. They will fall.” Nazar mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10034,10076,0,0]}">“Not if I have anything to say about it.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10078,10299,0,0]}">Zuro channels his ice and shoots a long stream ice beam at Nazar pushing him down a bit and froze his left arm. Nazar kneels down for a moment of recovery feeling his arm stiffen and frozen as he could barely move at all.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10301,10383,0,0]}">“At an end your rule is not short enough.” Zuro says he gets into a battle stance.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10385,10619,0,0]}">Nazar growled than broke free from the ice as he dropped his hooded cowl beneath his feet and telekinetically retrieved his staff and raise him up. Zuro twirls his sword as Nazar does the same until they were on each side of the room.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10621,10711,0,0]}">“If you’re so afraid of me of overthrowing you, why didn’t you kill me before?” Zuro asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10713,10820,0,0]}">“You will not stop me. I will become more powerful than either of you and Bron will follow.” Nazar answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10822,10911,0,0]}">“Your Faith in your new apprentice, may be misplaced, as is your faith in the dark side.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[10913,11259,0,0]}">Their swords clash as the battle became extremely fast and furious. Zuro leaps into the air and clashes sword with him as Nazar pushes him down with all of his might to his knee while Nazar chuckled. Zuro suddenly slide his staff aside hitting a platform control station, activating it as it lifted them in the air to the next level of platforms.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11261,11511,0,0]}">Zuro unleashes a ferocious assault on Nazar, causing him to almost go over the edge. The Makuta drops his staff but recovers with a blast of energy from his hands that surrounds Zuro. Zuro is deflecting the Makuta dark lightning bolts with his sword.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11513,11604,0,0]}">The energy bolts begin to arc back on the Makuta. It looks as if the Lord Nazar is doomed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11606,11667,0,0]}">“I will destroy you, just as Great Being Artemis did to you.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11669,11899,0,0]}">Nazar began reaching out with one hand, and a generator is released from its mooring and heads toward the Podium. Nazar uses the telekinesis to hurl after generator at Zuro, who ducks and jumps from one flying platform to another.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[11901,12288,0,0]}">Zuro charges at Nazar as he parkour’s his way up to him and kicks in the face hard enough to make the Makuta fall down to a catwalk below them. Zuro jumps down following him as Nazar’s giant clawed feet grabs him in the face then kicks him off into a far distance of the catwalk. Nazar recovers as he uses his telekinesis and retrieved his staff and continued clashing swords with Zuro.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12290,12355,0,0]}">“Amazing skills, Toa. You’ve come a long way.” Nazar compliments.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12357,12384,0,0]}">“You’ve seen nothing yet.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12386,12416,0,0]}">“We’ll see, Toa.” He chuckles.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12418,12728,0,0]}">They continue clashing swords while moving about the catwalk as Enix watches and hopes to get out or at least Zuro winning. They continue sword clashing as it was getting very intense until they came around to a set of electric grids as they fight through it until the last one cuts them both from each other.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12730,12801,0,0]}">“You fight well, warrior but I expect better from you.” Nazar mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12803,12936,0,0]}">“I fought many things. My destiny is to defeat you making me and my team the last hope and I tend to see that to the end.” Zuro says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[12938,13188,0,0]}">“You? The last hope of Spherus Magna? I have taken this world by force! You are not worthy to face me! No, not yet. We shall meet again, Toa and it will be your last meet. Soon the whole world will recognize my return. Farewell, Toa until next time.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13190,13490,0,0]}">With that said as Nazar fades off into darkness making him disappear into thin air. The electrical grids deactivate as Zuro rushed back to see if Enix and Ontar were okay. He returns outside of the grids and sees them drop to the ground weak from the holding as Zuro jumps down to them check on them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13492,13532,0,0]}">“Are you guys okay?” He asks curiously.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13534,13720,0,0]}">Ontar just licked him on the cheek as a sign that he was okay. Enix crawls up to him and lightly touched his hand as he held her closer to check of any signs of wounds but she was fine.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13722,13766,0,0]}">“Enix, are you alright?” He asks worryingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13768,13830,0,0]}">“I-I’ll live. Thanks to you.” She answered looking up to him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13832,13970,0,0]}">They gaze into each other’s eyes as a connection was growing between them until the lightning Toa comes out of the shadow approached them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[13972,14000,0,0]}">“Well fought.” She mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14002,14040,0,0]}">“You’ve returned.” Zuro acknowledges.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14042,14066,0,0]}">“Who are you?” She asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14068,14113,0,0]}">“And why have you been watching us?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14115,14375,0,0]}">“I’m Jenai, Toa of lightning. I’ve been following you since you’ve arrived to Le-Neo. I saw the Makuta following you so I followed as well and found you here. Many Toa and Glatorian fell. Even strong ones but you survived this battle. You need my help, Zuro.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14377,14457,0,0]}">“Well where were you when we needed help?” Enix asked being a little irritated.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14459,14553,0,0]}">“I wanted to see how he fought and he fought well. Better than I anticipated.” Jenai answered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14555,14618,0,0]}">“Is that you brought us here?” Zuro asked as he helped Enix up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[14620,15009,0,0]}">“The Three Virtues brought us here. Unity; the sense of bonding with each other despite the differences we all have, Duty; a job that we are sworn to do whether it’s working or protection the innocence as Toa and Destiny. A known reason to why what we’re fighting for and passing down our power to the next in line.” Jenai answers. “You know about Nazar’s legends, am I right?” Jenai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15011,15054,0,0]}">“We’ve heard stories of him.” Enix answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15056,15165,0,0]}">“The only way to defeat this great evil is to have the power of unity to fight great darkness.” She mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15167,15261,0,0]}">“We found the Toa that will help us defeat him but my question is. Will you help us?” He asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15263,15304,0,0]}">She nods at him as he smiled back at her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15306,15463,0,0]}">“He mentioned that the whole world will recognize his return. How will he…” She gasps and comes to realizing of where he was going. “The Central Bio Tower!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15465,15508,0,0]}">“What?! Why would he go there?” Jenai asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15510,15702,0,0]}">“He must’ve found something that was very valuable to him. I don’t know what it may be but we must act quickly if we are to catch up to him. We must to return to the other Toa!” Zuro mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[15704,16003,0,0]}">They nodded agreeing as they all rushed out of the facility back to their friends. Meanwhile in Kini-Neo at the Central Bio Tower where the Turaga and the Agori Tribe leaders held their meetings and such. All of the Turaga were here for the meeting including Turaga Dume getting ready for a meeting.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16005,16259,0,0]}">They all enter the conference room and sat down as three each side took seating and Dume took the far end. They hear rumbling from outside of the doors as two high advanced soldier enforcer robots called that had coper masks of Huna much like a Maxilos.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16261,16487,0,0]}">What came through the doors first were red armored Skrall and a few Special Forces Skrall coming in armed with newly built blasters. The Turaga were shocked to see them here in the tower as Turaga Vakama went to approach them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16489,16624,0,0]}">“How dare you enter this tower? You were banished into the wastelands. Who brought you here? I demand to know.” Turaga Vakama demanded.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16626,16861,0,0]}">Just as he said Roodaka comes in with her battle skirt armor with her Queen cape and her newly made Staff of Command attached to her wrists. Bron also arrives beside her and approached the Turaga as Turaga Vakama was not afraid of her.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16863,16926,0,0]}">“Roodaka, the mistress of darkness.” Turaga Vakama recognizes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16928,16984,0,0]}">“That’s Queen Roodaka to you, Vakama.” Roodaka corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[16986,17062,0,0]}">“Mata Nui, I can’t believe your still alive.” Turaga Nuju says in disbelief.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17064,17168,0,0]}">“Long time no see, Vakama. How are you wise one?” Roodaka says as she approaches him and rubs his chin.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17170,17372,0,0]}">Turaga Vakama was not pleased to see her again after the Great Rescue on Metru-Nui. Vakama shoves her hand away as Roodaka just smiled evilly and chuckled at him then rises being taller than the Turaga.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17374,17414,0,0]}">“Why are you here?” He asks demandingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17416,17501,0,0]}">“Only to retrieve something my love that has been waiting ages for.” Roodaka answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17503,17535,0,0]}">“Like what?” Turaga Nokama asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17537,17709,0,0]}">Within that said the Makuta appears out in of the darkness as the Turaga were shocked to see him here. Just as the legends are foretold about the great evil and he is here.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17711,17769,0,0]}">“Why the Mask of Time of course.” Nazar says and chuckles.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17771,17803,0,0]}">“Who are you?” Turaga Dume asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17805,17886,0,0]}">“I am… Makuta Lord Nazar. The true heart of the shadows.” He answers menacingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17888,17976,0,0]}">“He must be the legendary evil the great beings warned us about.” Turaga Oneua mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[17978,18120,0,0]}">“Yes and they were right to warn you about my presence. Enough with the introductions now. Where is the Mask of Time?” Nazar asks demandingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18122,18202,0,0]}">“Foolish Makuta! We do not possess the mask you’re after.” Turaga Dume answered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18204,18328,0,0]}">“Oh I don’t believe so, Dume. Why because I remember the last one who was in possession of the mask none other than Vakama.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18330,18532,0,0]}">“Your mistaken Makuta. The stolen was stolen from Metru-Nui by Voporak and he has the mask. Leave this sacred place now, Makuta. You have no right to be here and you’ve found nothing.” Turaga Nuju says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18534,18624,0,0]}">“Is that so? Let’s ask the petty thief Voporak. Bron, bring him in.” The Makuta commanded.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18626,18669,0,0]}">“Yes, my lord. Bring him in!” Bron ordered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18671,18877,0,0]}">Two Skrall special forces brought Voporak in cuffed behind his back. They brought him up front and kicked him over to where Nazar, Bron and Roodaka is. Voropak was on his knees and looked up to all of them.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18879,18938,0,0]}">“Care to explain where the mask is?” Nazar asked politely.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[18940,19055,0,0]}">“I… don’t know where it is. I lost the mask after the great battle when I took it from the robot body.” He answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19057,19099,0,0]}">“Can you repeat that please?” He requests.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19101,19174,0,0]}">He sighs. “I don’t know where it is because I lost it.” He answers again.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19176,19279,0,0]}">“Well now that we know he lost it. He is useless now. Bron, extinguish him for me.” The Makuta ordered.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19281,19358,0,0]}">“Wait! I told you everything I knew about the mask! Please I beg for mercy…”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19360,19607,0,0]}">Voporak begged then was cut off as Bron stabbed him through this body as the Turaga watched in horror watching dying from his very blade. He slowly dies then drops dead as Bron draws his sword out of his body and drops his carcass onto the ground.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19609,19651,0,0]}">“Mata Nui help us all.” Turaga Matau says.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19653,19738,0,0]}">“Mata Nui can’t reach you here now. Where is the mask?!” The Makuta asks demandingly.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19740,19849,0,0]}">“I don’t know and if I knew. I would never tell you where it was from the likes you.” Turaga Vakama opposes.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[19851,20050,0,0]}">Nazar’s patience was thinning as he aggressively approaches him, grabs him by the throat and begins choking him to death. Turaga Vakama struggles for air as he was squeezing the very life out of him.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20052,20079,0,0]}">“Vakama!” Nokama exclaimed.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20081,20150,0,0]}">“My patience is wearing, Turaga. What have you done with the mask?!”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20152,20252,0,0]}">(Struggles) “We don’t have… the mask. You will find nothing here.” Turaga Vakama says while choking.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20254,20408,0,0]}">He grew furiously as he chokes him even more close to killing him. He then stops and throws him aside to where the other Turaga are as they helped him up.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20410,20668,0,0]}">He turned to Bron. “Bron, tear this tower apart until you find the mask! Roodaka, watch over your little friends until I get what I want! I want that mask!” Nazar ordered as Bron and a few Skrall followed to find the mask and Roodaka watched over the Turaga.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[20670,21071,0,0]}">While Bron and the Skrall were searching through The Museum of the Universe where there was collection of artifacts from over time of the Matoran Universe. Bron and the Skrall continue to search for the mask but no sign of it so far until Bron stumbles upon an open in the wall. He pulls it as it was a leverage then opened a panel within the wall and sees the Vahi Kanohi still in perfect condition.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21073,21125,0,0]}">“Let him know we found it.” Bron ordered the Skrall.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21127,21265,0,0]}">They returned to Nazar with the Vahi as he bows on his knee presenting it to him. The Turaga were shocked to see him have it in his hands.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21267,21460,0,0]}">“Well done, Bron. You have been very helpful indeed.” Nazar congratulates Bron as he takes the mask. “Now the mask in my possession. My brothers and sister, with this they shall see my return.”

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21462,21530,0,0]}">“And what do you plan to with the mask, Makuta?” Turaga Whenua asks.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21532,21635,0,0]}">“Why it’s simple. I plan to bring my sons into this world to join my reign of darkness.” Nazar answers.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21637,21778,0,0]}">“Foolish Makuta! The Vahi cannot open time portals. It can only speed up and slow down time. Your wasting your time.” Turaga Vakama corrects.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21780,21861,0,0]}">“That may be true Vakama but you have not witness my full power.” Nazar mentions.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[21863,22250,0,0]}">With that said Nazar puts on the mask, begins to levitating into the air and floats out the window. The Turaga were shocked to see what is happening as Nazar floats to the top of the tower, raises his hands into the air as a dark portal begins to open wider. The portal was large enough for all of the regions to see as Roodaka and Bron looked in amazement but the Turaga were horrified.

<p data-parsoid="{"dsr":[22252,22281,0,0]}">“Mata Nui, protect us…”

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