Chapter 2
"Raanu!" Tahu enter the crudely made forge, the metal catwalk damaged.
Raanu was using his tongs to take a new sword from the fire when Tahu entered. "Ah, Tahu? What are you here for? Need new weapons?"
"I need the armor." Tahu said, sheathing his sword.
"What? Why? What threatens our peace?" Raanu stammered.
Tahu explained Tanma and Photok's encounter with the Empire of the Exiles.
Raanu nodded after Tahu was finished. "Of course, Tahu." Raanu watched as Takanuva, Gresh, Tarix, and Ackar entered the forge as well. Raanu put his tongs down and sighed. He led the group of heroes to a locked metal cabinet. Taking out a key, he inserted it into the lock and snapped it open. With a groan, the cabinet opened to reveal six pieces of Golden Armor, glistening even in the dim light.
"The Golden Armor." Tahu said quietly, Replacing his plain orange and red armor with it's glistening gold tones of the Golden Armor. "It not only killed all the Rakishi on Bara Magna, It amplifies my powers."
Gresh spoke up next. "So, who is going to be part of the team sent up to the City of Exiles?"
Tahu turned to them and said, "Well, myself, you and Takanuva. Someone who knows the area, and of course, Tarix and Ackar."
"Well, Gelu knows part of the area, and Tarduk knows as well." Ackar said.
"Very well. Gelu and Tarduk. Now, who else? Gali! Perfect! And Jaller, yes Jaller. We should also bring Pohatu and Onua along, and Lewa and Kopaka. And, Tanma and Photok, as they know the area where the Exiles were camped." Tahu told them.
"May I suggest Kiina and Berix as well?" Tarix asked.
"Yes, they can come. And we'll need vehicles. Periditis can take a few on the Thornatus, and Kiina on hers, and maybe even Lewa could drive one." Tahu replied.
"Ok, I'll make a trip up to the vehicle garage." Ackar said, walking out of the forge.
"I'll find everyone for the team." Gresh told Tahu, following Ackar in suit.
Tahu turned to Tarix. "Contact the elders and tell them of this. Be sure to tell them to watch out for attacks." Tarix nodded and walked away.
That left Tahu and Takanuva standing with Raanu.
"So, this new threat. We have only been at peace for three months, and now we are in danger again!" Raanu said angrily.
"Well, we couldn't expect our enemy's revenge go unheeded, did you?" Tahu asked.
"No….But…" Raanu was cut off by Tahu.
"While we are gone, make weapons. Help arm the villagers so they can defend." Tahu said, walking out of the forge, Takanuva following.