In this story everyone's humanised and Makuta Teridax is not the power hungry, homicidal maniac of the official storyline


Heading back from Le-koro after a meeting with Turaga Matau, Toa Gali warily made her way though the foliage keeping an eye out for any sign of kraata or Rahkshi activity. She was just reaching the edge of the jungle when a flash of light in a clearing caught her eye. Redoubling her grip on her Aqua axes, the Toa of Water cautiously moved towards the source of the flash that had attracted her.

"What the...? how in Mata Nui's name did one of those get here?" Gali murmured, tucking one axe under her arm as she crouched down to pick up the lightstone she knew was from her hut. A second flash caught her eye and she was startled to see another of the blue lightstones sitting a couple of bio away, at the other side of the clearing. "I bet it's some of the Le-matoran again." she sighed, putting the first lightstone away as she moved to collect the second.

Bending down to pick up the second lightstone, Gali was suddenly aware that all the night rahi sounds had just vanished and froze as she strained her hearing for what had spooked the wakening nocturnal rahi. For several moments she heard nothing, then Gali caught a low hiss coming from a clump of bushes. Swiftly tucking the second lightstone away the Toa of Water readied a stasis canister, setting it down before cautiously moving towards the source of the hissing.

From their position above the hissing kraata, three Rahkshi, two of Sleep and one of Silence, waited for when their target would be within striking distance. The creatures were puzzled by Makuta's orders to capture the blue hued Toa without causing her any damage, but when a Turahk had complained, the dark spirit had destroyed its armour, sending the kraata inside slithering off in terror.

The trio watched as Gali carefully parted the bushes until she spotted the kraata then as she pulled out a stasis canister, they heard her mutter, "No more infecting mato..." The Toa of Water's comment was suddenly interrupted as the Rahkshi descended on her, the Cadalrahk landing either side of the startled Toa, their staffs glowing as the touched her. Still on the branch, the Tosdrahk formed a cone of silence around its siblings and their target while watching for any sign of the other Toa.

Struggling to keep her eyes opened as weariness began to overwhelm her, Gali had enough time to see a third Rahkshi join the pair now supporting her before falling into a deep slumber.

Supporting the comatose Toa, one of the Cadalrahk jumped into flight mode and waited as its siblings settled their burden in it's lap. Suddenly it's head shot up and it hissed a warning as the trio caught a flash of green and silver as the Toa of Air glided into sight before landing out of sight. The trio shared a glance and a wicked grin crossed the second sleep Rahkshi's faceplate before it nodded and slipped into the undergrowth, heading swiftly towards the unsuspecting Air Toa. As it vanished from sight, the Tosdrahk and Cadalrahk started back to Mangaia, making certain their captive was secure, pausing to scoop up the kraata which was snickering about how easy it had been to distract her.

Annoyed that Gali had started off without him, Lewa swung through the trees, occasionally using his Air-katana to cover the spaces where there were fewer vines. Landing on a branch the Toa of Air scanned his surroundings, then grinned as a flash of blue caught his eye, "Found-located you water-sis." he chuckled before choosing a sturdy vine and headed in that direction. He'd nearly reached the clearing he'd spotted his sister in when an enraged hiss came from closer than he liked and a maroon blur shot into sight, intent on intercepting the Toa of Air.

With a startled yelp, Lewa managed to dodge the sleep Rahkshi before calling on the wind, which strengthened rapidly and forced the Cadalrahk out of staff range. Landing on a branch, the Rahkshi's eyes narrowed as it watched the green lanky Toa flip his weapons around, catching them neatly before crouching as if to launch another attack. Knowing it needed to give the other Rahkshi time to get to Mangaia, the Cadalrahk lunged at the lanky Toa before suddenly veering off to land on the branch beside Lewa then shot off in the direction of Le-koro. Torn between his concern for the whereabouts of Gali and the matoran he protected, the green hued Toa paused briefly then raced after the maroon Rahkshi, knowing that he'd most likely regret his choice one way or the other.

Swerving around several trees the Cadalrahk glanced over its shoulder to see where the green hued Toa was then shrieked as it blundered into a tangle of vines and came to an abrupt stop. As it thrashed in an attempt to free itself, Lewa landed on a branch within reach of the entangled Rahkshi's face-plates.

Minutes later, the green hued Toa grimaced as he rubbed his hands on a leaf before stowing the stasis canister and its cargo away before disentangling the empty Rahkshi armour and placed it for the Le-matoran scouts to find. Glancing around, alert for any more attacks, Lewa frowned, then headed back to where he'd been surprised by the Cadalrahk.

Landing lightly in the clearing he'd been heading for, Lewa straightened up and peered around uncertain as to what he was looking for. A glimmer of silver caught his attention and the Toa of Air hurried over to see what it was, "Great Beings! Gali, Gali can you hear me?" he called out as he scooped up the Water Toa's Aqua axes before picking up the blue lightstone. A curse escaped him as he realized he'd been duped and as twilight fell, the Toa of Air hastily put his missing sister's weapons away and sprang into the air, knowing he had to alert his brothers.

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Landing lightly beside the well hidden entrance to Mangaia, Tosdrahk lifted Gali's limp body as Cadalrahk stood up before assisting carry the Toa into Makuta's lair. Several other Rahkshi paused in what they were doing to watch curiously before following the pair and their cargo. On entering the largest cavern, the pair bowed to the Makuta as he smiled at the sight of the blue hued Toa in their arms, "You know where to place her." he said, eyes still fixed on the slender Toa's mask. Nodding, the pair headed for a smaller chamber which adjoined the Makuta's sleeping quarters and carefully set the sleeping Toa on the bed before hurried leaving the smaller chamber and at their master's nod, pulled a curtain across the entrance.

"Good job, now here's what I want you to do next, all but you." Teridax said, his gaze taking all the Rahkshi, pointing to the four, as they eagerly gathered closer to hear what their master had planned.

Within fifteen minutes Mangaia was empty of all but the four picked Rahkshi, the Makuta and his captive. Leaning back in his favourite seat, Teridax tapped his claws together and listened for sounds that would indicate that Gali was rousing.

"Uh, whaa?" Gali mumbled as she woke and became aware that she was laying on something soft, groggily she raised herself up on her elbows and blinked at her surroundings. As well as the bed she lay, on the cavern had been decorated to resemble areas of her hut in Ga-koro. Puzzled, the Toa of Water sat up for a better look before noticing the curtain across one wall, cautiously she got up from the bed and moved towards what she presumed was the entrance. Before she reached it, the fabric was pulled back and she sprang back as the Makuta stood there staring down at her as she crouched defensively while silently cursing her missing Aqua axes.

For several moments neither moved then the Makuta slowly smiled, "Even more beautiful up close, come here." he purred before grabbing Gali's arm and pulling her into his where he kissed the startled Toa. Muffled protests came from Gali as she struggled before remembering the one move that would make even Kopaka wince. Bringing her knee up sharply, Gali dropped to the ground as Makuta groaned and crumpled, clutching himself.

Not waiting to see the full results, the Toa of Water ran, looking for the quickest way out. To her annoyance she only managed to get several bio before the four Rahkshi descended, the Tromrahk casting a stasis field around her, freezing her in place.

Turning the immobilized Toa around as Teridax limped into the main chamber, the Rahkshi hissed in concern then vanished at his gesture. Moving to where Gali stood fuming, the Makuta chuckled at her glare, "Welcome to my humble abode, my love."


Cadal, sleep

Tosd, silence

Trom, inert