In the center of Spherus Manga as a new fortress for the Great Beings ever since the Agori inhabited the Maze Valley. It is known as The Great Fortress as the center for all regions. The Great Beings watch over all regions until the female Great Being Zoranna senses a disturbance.
(Gasps) Angonce notices Zoranna in pain and wonders
"Zoranna, what's that the matter?" Angonce asks in worry
"I… I sense a disturbance."
"A disturbance?"
"Yes and its very powerful."
Heremus joins "I fear this day would come but I didn't believe it would arrive sooner than I thought."
"But how can we defeat this time?" Porolan asks
"If this evil rises once more. We may face enslavement and havoc upon our world."
(Indistinct chatter)
"But there is one Glatorian that may save us all from havoc and destruction."
"And who would that be, Artemis?"
A Great Being revealed himself from the shadow known as Artemis. He projects it on the telescreen showing a mysterious Ice Glatorian watching over the Northern Region along with his friend.
"Who is this warrior you speak of?" Zoranna asks and wonders
"This particular Glatorian he is known for 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 me that he is the ultimate Toa. Which is why I will seek for 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 sets off on his journey to find Zuro the destined Ice Glatorian to fight the rising darkness. As he fights his way through the snow storms and over the mountains of the Northern Region until he had finally arrived to the main city of this region; Veim city.
"He must be here. I can sense him."
While Artemis searches for Zuro. Zuro and Rarkata along with his companion Ontar his Iron Wolf were standing tall watching over the city as Zuro sees a Matoran in danger being chased by a large creature.
"Rarkata, I see something in the ally way."
"What is it?"
"I don't know but we have go after it. Come on. Ontar stay here."
As they jump from the building they separated on two different sides as Rarkata comes to a strategy in mind.
"We'll ambush it. You take left and I'll take right." Zuro nodded in agreement as he takes the left side and Rarkata goes right. Zuro lurks in the shadow scanning for the unknown creature cornering the Matoran. Zuro pulls his ice saber similar to Lewa's air saber and Rarkata's eye turns red as they were ready to attack.
Rarkata whispers "On my single. Now."
They both jumped at the same time until one very moment a tail with a stinger comes out and its sword deflects both of them at the same as Rarkata was shocked. The large creature reveals itself and it was an evolved Vorox.
"A Vorox?" Said Zuro in shock
"No, impossible! It should have worked." Said Rarkata in shock
(Evolved Vorox screeching)
"This Vorox looks very different. What is a Vorox doing in the Northern Frost?" Rarkata questions
"I wonder as well but right now we must deal with it."
Rarkata takes his first swing at the Vorox as it deflects as they collided pushing each other back and forward then Zuro joined as the Vorox uses it's stinger to hold them both. Until the Vorox pushed them back to the wall. Rarkata charges at it again as he takes front and Zuro takes back as their swords clashing each other. 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. Such complicated moves, with precise angles and cuts. It was terrifying and enriched at the same time. Until the Vorox kicks Rarkata into the wall.
"Rarkata!" Yelled Zuro
Zuro continues to tango with the Vorox one on one. They continued to clash each other until he finds its weak spot, pulls out his thornax launcher shooting its stinger off defeating the Vorox as it retreats.
(Terrified screech)
(Panting) "Rarkata, are you okay?"
(Groans) "Yes, I will. What happen to the Vorox?" Rarkata asks
"It retreated. But who knows it may come back or there are more."
The Ko-Matoran approaches 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 as they see many inventions around them 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 notices a damage thornax launcher on Zuro's belt and wanted to see it but Zuro refused.
"Your Thornax launcher and your saber. It looks much damaged. May I see it?" Tugel asks for permission
"Um… sure. But I don't if you can repair it and saber is very old."
"It's not 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 asks kindly
"Oh no. I prefer to be this way."
"Are you sure? Your armor it looks much damaged than I thought it would be. I'm surprised it lasted this long."
"I said its 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 leaves to fix Zuro's weapons they roam the shop as Rartaka gains a thought and asks Zuro.
"Zuro, may I ask you something." Rartaka asks
"You may."
"Your mask? I never knew where you got it."
"This mask is very special to me. Gelu gave it to me. When I was just an Agori after the shattering I use to watch Gelu fight in the Arena's and when he was practicing. I looked up to him and 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 asks wondering
"I traveled across region to region with one of the greatest legends. Tahu, Gali, Lewa, Onua, Pohatu and the most important one Kopaka. He said that there was someone similar to me and it was "Rarkata". So I went searching for you so that we can work together and here we are today."
"Fascinating story my good chap. And I have finished your weapons."
Tugel returns with Zuro's weapons and rebuilt and revamped as if it was brand new.
"Here you are. I had to rebuilt your launcher while I added new parts to it has long range targeting system and unlimited use of thornax and I built you a second one incase if your first one was gets destroyed. Now your sword is brand new again."
"Thank you, Tugel. How can we repay you?" Zuro asks thoughtfully
"No need. It's on me."
"We'll be on our way then."
"Come back soon."
As they leave 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 shows fuzzy images of Toa's and Glatorian's and he began to hear voices.
(Echoing) "Save Spherus Magna. An ancient evil is waiting to be reawaken. 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."
(Groans)
Rartaka sees Zuro in pain and tries to help him.
"Zuro? What's wrong?"
"I see visions in my head."
"Visions? What did you see?" Rartaka questions
"I saw a light and shadow mask in a battle and other Toa's along with me."
"What does it mean?" Rartaka asks and wonders
"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 jumps on his hover bike as Ontar is on the back as Rartaka uses his shield as a Hover board and take off to the Turaga Tower. While at Turaga Tower Great Being Artemis approaches Turaga Nuju as he 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 for 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, Gala and Muai in the underground of Turaga Tower. Tau examines the symbols again as Muai gazes at him again but tries not to show.
"This is fascinating. We have to warn the Turaga's."
Gala returns
"I've already brought word to the Regions and to the Turaga's."
"Turaga Nuju! We have something to tell. It's…"
"I already know."
"You do?" Tau wonders
"Yes. Great Being Artemis explained everything to me."
"Tell me when he arrives."
"Of course."
The night has fallen as Zuro and his friends arrive to the Turaga Tower and sees his step-daughter, Mata Nui Cow; Salamis standing in front of the door. Zuro was confused of why she was here.
"Salamis, what are you doing here?
"Hello father, I was requested to come here on your presence."
"Who is she, Zuro?"
"This is my step-daughter, Salamis."
"Your step-daughter?" Rarkata
"Yes, I'll explain in the elevator."
They all went into elevator as it was going to the top floor as he explains.
"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 see a wrapped cocoon in web and was bitten by a Visorak. When the cocoon hatched it was revealed to me it was mutated Mata Nui Cow and I brought her to the nearest town for help but she was ranked as a freak, monster mostly an outsider. She has been kicked out of every town but I accepted her for the way she is and I promised to take care of her as if she was my own."
"That's very touching."
"Thank you."
They've finally reached the top floor as they see Turaga Nuju with the Matoran's, Agori's and a Great Being.
"Why have I been summoned?" Zuro asks
"The Great Being must speak to you, Zuro. I shall fetch him."
"Wait for me outside everyone. I will return shortly."
Everybody leaves the room and went back down to the first floor except Turaga Nuju.
Time has passed as the full moon and the stars shines across the dark blue night sky. Zuro looks at the full bright moon over the gazing lights of the city as he waits for a certain until he arrives 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 sky.
"You must have no end of questions, Glatorian."
"I've been having 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 questions
"Visions help seek out for Matoran's or Agori's that will lead them to their destinies. Toa's and Glatorian's to protect us and do what we can no longer do."
"What happen?" Zuro asks
"Around millions of years ago before the shattering we the Great Beings were great king creators for the love of creation. During that early era of time 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 that would have our people but only lead to greed, chaos and war between the Tribes lead 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 lead to the creation the Makuta species during our time of creating the Great Spirit's giant robotic body but Nazar had other plans. Nazar had secret plan in the development but I had halt his actions before he continued and banished him. With his corruption he has turned the Brotherhood of Makuta's against the Great Spirit and made him their leader. He forged his own mask called the Kraahkan; the great mask of shadows and gains dark powers from it. He no longer called himself Great Being Nazar to 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 Black Spike Mountains in his own Makuta fortress he built over time. 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 that have frighten many Matoran's of the Makuta across the regions. Lately those tales have stopped. Now… the Matoran are frightened anyway. The shadows is coming back. We will not survive it this time."
"Mata Nui." Said Zuro in total shock
"The evolved Vorox surrounds us. They're just the beginning."
"What can I do?" Zuro asks
"You must push back the shadows. Your visions 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 set at sunrise. Rest now warrior."
Zuro returns to the elevator down back to the first floor as he sees his friends resting as he rests along with them. Sunrise finally rose over the city. Zuro collects items he needs for his journey as Rarkata was worried.
"How come I can't come with you?" Rarkata questions Zuro
"Because I want someone to watch over the city while I'm away."
"But Kopaka can watch over."
"Yes but he is more of a protector on the outer skirts of the Northern Region and I mostly trust you to watch over and may I ask you favor?" Zuro asks Rarkata
"Yes, Zuro?"
"I want you to watch over my daughter while I'm away."
"I will protect her with all of my life."
"Thank you."
Zuro walks outside with Rarkata as he prepares himself to set off on his journey. Ontar joins along with him but Rarkata was wondering.
"You're bringing Ontar?" Rarkata asks
"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 approaches 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 fiery."
"But how will I know where to start, Artemis?"
"As I said before your visions and instincts will guide you. Trust your visions."
Zuro feels the energy flowing through him as instincts tells him which direction to go and it was straight as they walked forward as his friend's wave 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 questions
"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 rag hoodie robes as they set off on their journey.
Let Mata Nui guide you safely. Safely in the light…
BIONICLE by LEGO (c)
Zuro, Ontar, Salamis, Artemis, Zoranna by Master DA
Rarkata by SANZOKU-RASSHU