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Chapter One - Arrival

Home. I never thought I'd see it again.

Turaga Vakama looked at the skyline of the city, as did the other five village elders. The buildings were ruined more than ever, but it

was still Metru Nui, the city of legends. His home. His memory of the island was still good, but he couldn't identify anything that would tell

him what metru they were in. Only an air view would provide the answers. The air...

"Toa Lewa, take to the skies, and find out what metru we're in." The spirit of air nodded, and took out his tools, and leapt into the sky.

He flew out of sight for a moment, then was back. "I don't see any landmarks from your tale to site-mark our location. But to the north, I

saw light-flashes, a fight-battle. Strange Rahi fighting what looked like a Toa-hero!"

Toa Onua just had to laugh. "Has the city messed with your head already? We are the only Toa."

Nokama spoke up. "Nevertheless, you must check it out. Any Rahi you don't recognize here must be identified. And, their opponent

might well need help. Also, the being may have answers to a lot of questions." The Toa nodded and left, guided by Lewa to the battle site.

The Rahi were indeed strange. They had the bodies of Rahkshi, but faceplates and handguards of Bohrok. Their tools looked like a

cross between Rahkshi tools and Kohlii staffs. Their opponent did look somewhat like a Toa, though a strange one. His tool seemed to

be a strange weapon, a cannon that was shooting out flame, then ice, and gusts of wind. It seemed to be capable of expelling any element.

As the Toa Nuva watched, the other "Toa" suddenly jumped back, then rushed forward too fast to see. He managed to tackle two of the

Rahi, leaving three more, one of which jumped behind him, and took him from behind. The "Toa" fell to the ground, spotted

the Toa Nuva, and shouted "Help me!" With that cry, The Toa leaped into action. With their experience against both Bohrok and

Rahkshi, they chased off the Rahi quickly.

"Thank you, Toa." said the "Toa". Toa Tahu stepped forward. "Who are you? Are you a Toa as well?" The Toa nodded. "Yes, I am a

Toa. As for my identity, you will find out soon enough. Now, take me to Vakama." All seven Toa Nuva stared. "How do you know

Turaga Vakama?" The mystery Toa laughed. "Turaga, huh? Well, it has been a long time. Anyway, you will learn all, when I speak to him.

Please, lead the way." The Toa turned, escorting their new companion to their landing site.

When they returned to the beach, they found that all the Matoran had landed, and the Turaga were awaiting the Toa. Tahu said,

"Turaga Vakama, the being is a Toa, and knows you. He wishes to speak with you." Vakama nodded and turned to face the new Toa.

But he gasped when he saw the Toa's mask.