Outside in the arena, Aikane, Lewa and Ahonui had joined the others, "So the Turaga and Anuenue are still inside?" the violet hued Toa asked, smiling as Gali and Kopaka nodded. Lewa had just introduced Ahonui to the Rahaga and everyone glanced around when Kualus commented, "Bomonga and I were watching when you saved Nokama and Nuju. Then watched your transformation." They then chuckled at the stunned expressions on the masks of those around them, "As you were so worried about your sisters. We decided to wait before introducing ourselves and rejoined the other Rahaga to tell them what we'd seen."

While they then engaged in conversation about those events, Kopaka noticed that Turaga Onewa had left the tower and was approaching them.

While quietly conversing amongst themselves after the door had closed behind, Matau was first to see the symbol carved on the door begin glowing and nudged his closefriend. Falling silent, they watched, wondering what would happen before hurriedly covering their eyes as the light flared, dazzling them. When they could see clearly again they found that Anuenue was lent against the door deeply asleep. Being closest, Dume gently patted her arm and when she didn't stir, nodded to his fellow Turaga and they switched to their Matatu and then carried the sleeping Toa back to the entrance hall then Onewa went to gather the Toa, matoran and Rahaga.

Before they followed the brown hued Turaga, Kopaka, Tahu and Pohatu scanned the area, "It's clear, no Rahkshi."

"Good, let's rejoin our sister and the other Turaga." Onua said as they headed for the tower, wondering how Anuenue was doing. On entering the entrance hall, they took turns checking on their sleeping sister before arranging some blocks of stone so the Rahaga could sit beside the Turaga before settling close to Anuenue while Hahli, Matoro and Ahonui found seats and the Chronicler rummaged through her bag. They listened as Turaga Dume related what they had seen while waiting for Anuenue. Glancing at their still sleeping sister, Aikane and Gali shifted closer to her and the group quietly talked amongst themselves while the afternoon sunlight shimmered through the gaps in the tower walls.

Anuenue's eyes flickered open and she peered around, getting her bearings as she sat up and smiled at those watching her, "How do you feel?" Turaga Nokama asked while her sisters helped Anuenue onto a seat, "Much better, thank you Nokama." Anuenue beamed before glancing over to Turaga Dume when he asked her to tell them what had happened. Nervously she nodded then smiled as Aikane caught her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. With the silent support of her sisters, the rainbow hued Toa managed to relate all that occurred after she'd been forcefully parted from Aikane and Takanuva and giggled when Lewa crept up behind her and tickled her. Glancing up from her writing, Hahli met Anuenue's gaze and winked before carrying on scribbling down notes.

Everyone was talking about what had happened over the past few days when Anuenue found her gaze drifting over to where Lewa, Takanuva and Tahu sat. following her gaze, Gali was about to ask if anything was wrong when their brothers stood up and silently headed out of the building. Sharing a puzzled glance, everyone got up to see what was happening. As they came out of the tower, they caught a glimpse of Tahu following his brothers, "Should we..." Kopaka began speaking then fell silent as Tahu, Lewa and Takanuva returned carrying the sculpture which they placed in the centre of the arena before turning to face the watching group. To Anuenue's surprise she then walked over to join them and a sense of calm enveloped her as she turned to also face her friends. "Father." Aikane murmured just as Anuenue's eyes turned blue and Mata Nui whispered through her, "Three will become one."

Starting with surprise, Tahu, Lewa and Takanuva blinked and glanced around while Anuenue's eyes returned to their usual shade and she smiled shyly as the Rahaga gathered around her curiously. "We should head for Ga-metru." Turaga Vakama eventually said, drawing agreement from the other Turaga as they finished discussing the event.

Leaving the coliseum, the conversation continued as Iruini and Kualus walked beside Anuenue while she answered their questions about her transformation from human to Toa.

By the time the group reached the edge of Ga-metru they were deep in conversation about the repairs and followed Hahli when she commented that they weren't that far from where a group of her friends were working. Calls of greeting rang out as the Toa, Turaga and Rahaga reached where Macku, Amaya and their friends and they gathered around to listen as Turaga Nokama briefly outlined what had happened. Amaya sidled closer to where Anuenue stood chatting with Keahi and when the rainbow hued Toa glanced at her shyly asked if she'd be putting on a colour display when it was dark. Crouching to be level with the cornflower blue matoran, Anuenue smiled, "I'm sorry 'Maya, my mask got badly damaged. But when it's repaired I'd be delighted to." she promised.

As night fell, the group finished setting up some extra tents and several Toa went with some of the matoran to fetch extra blankets, food and drink while Tahu lit the unsalvageable pieces of wood. Settling around it, they continued chatting until eventually, first the matoran then the Turaga and Rahaga followed by Anuenue, Onua and Gali headed off to rest, closely followed by the rest of the group.

Waking up early the next day everyone gathered outside the tents, Gali and Anuenue looking to see where Amaya and Macku were to let them know of their plans to head for the Great Temple. It didn't take long to find them chatting with Hahli, Matoro and Ahonui by a partially rebuilt wall.

As the suns began to rise they headed for the causeway leading to the Great Temple and Anuenue listened to the different conversations that sprang up amongst her brothers, sisters and friends. Half way there, Aikane moved to walk alongside her rainbow hued sister and Hahli, "Sis, last night father spoke with me. We have to see where Ahonui goes and follow him." Glancing up at her violet hued sister, Anuenue blinked with surprise, "Just us?"

"No, Turaga Dume is to come with us." both glanced to where the elder Turaga was deep in conversation with Norik and Vakama.

It was nearly midday when they reached the causeway and, having seen Matau use his mask to bring a smile to Anuenue's mask, the Rahaga had asked her about Wotzit and dogs in general, "Well he sounds like an interesting rahi to know." Bomonga chuckled as they started across the causeway. As the group reached the Great Temple, Aikane quietly told Turaga Dume what she'd seen.

On entering the Great Temple everyone paused to let their eyes adjust then followed Ahonui down to the main chamber while Aikane and Turaga Dume let the other Toa and Turaga know what she'd seen. "You did a good job of repairing the Toa Suva." Norik said, smiling when Ahonui looked a bit flustered and shuffled his feet as he mumbled that it had given him something to do. As Gaaki tried to put the flustered matoran at his ease, everyone followed Turaga Dume in the direction of a pat of the Temple that drew curious murmurs from the Toa. Their curiosity grew as the elder Turaga led them into a large room of shelves, stacked with masks, Kopaka, Pohatu and Anuenue whistled before everyone chuckled as Vakama commented, "Haven't been down here since I brought over some spare Kau-kau."

"Anuenue, as you have only one mask and that one is in need of repair, have a look through these and choose a couple." Dume said, smiling as Matau cheekily nudged their fiery brother until Nokama dragged him over to speak with Pouks and Iruini. "Yes sir." Anuenue murmured before wandering over to some shelves stacked high with Kiril, Ruru and Komau, her eyes peering around at the neatly stacked shelves that formed a maze throughout the room.

Peering at an old style Pakari Anuenue glanced up as Aikane joined her to see how she was doing, "I'm not sure, it seems like I can tell if the masks I touch will activate or not." she replied setting the Pakari back with the other masks she'd brushed a hand over. She'd just turned to head for the next set of shelves when they saw Ahonui wander past closely by Turaga Dume, he nodded as the Toa moved to join him, "We thought he'd dozed off until he got up from where he'd been sat and headed in this direction." he explained as they followed Ahonui into another mask storage room. The trio watched as the Guardian walked over to a stone carved to provide a seat and knelt down to carefully remove something hidden in a concealed alcove. Lifting up the cloth covered object, the entranced matoran turned to face those watching him and walked over to Anuenue and offered her the object. Reaching out to accept it, Anuenue's hand brushed Ahonui's and he blinked, suddenly aware of his surroundings, "W-what happened? I remember feeling dizzy and closed my eyes for a few minutes." he muttered and would have stumbled had Dume not caught his arm, "You'd better have a seat until your head clears." Aikane said noticing that Anuenue had set the object to one side and watched her light gold/violet friend anxiously.

Once they were certain Ahonui was going to be alright, Turaga Dume scooped up the object and handed it back to the rainbow hued Toa, she carefully unwrapped it then murmured in surprise at the sight of the uncovered mask that gleamed in the light. "I've never seen one like that before." Dume's quiet comment broke the hush as they stared at the mask, it had the appearance of being created by merging Takanuva's and Aikane's masks seamlessly into one.

Glancing at her sister, Dume and Ahonui, Anuenue set it down and pulled her damaged mask off before putting the new one on and blinked as her vision cleared.

After quietly talking about what had just taken place, Toa, Turaga and matoran stood up and turned to head back to their friends, Aikane alerting Gali before glancing curiously at Turaga Dume when he asked Anuenue if she could sense what power the mask had. The rainbow hued Toa frowned slightly, "I can, it's strong, but..." she paused and glanced at him, "There is a sense of waiting, as though it is not time for it to be revealed." she then peered over at Ahonui, "What was it you thought was a dream?" The light gold/violet matoran smiled, "It happened when I was Vahki. One night I had settled to recharge when a blue glow in part of the corridor caught my attention. Getting up to investigate I peered at the light for several minutes and then found myself heading through to that room where I placed it under the seat where that mask was found. Then I found myself back where I used to rest."

"No wonder you thought it was a dream." Aikane said as they reached the first room and wound their way through the shelves to where their friends were. While they glanced curiously at the mask Anuenue now wore and listened to her and Ahonui explain, Turaga Nokama absently tapped her trident before smiling at the rainbow hued Toa, "You'll still need another mask that you can use to defend yourself."

Neither had noticed Aikane wander over to a as yet unexamined shelf and was busy poking through them, "Hey 'Nue, come here a minute." Joining her violet hued sister, Anuenue glanced around as Gali came over to see before she chuckled, "Lewa's gonna be delighted to teach you to soar-fly." she quipped as Anuenue took the Miru Nuva from Aikane and put it on.

"Ooo, I feel lighter." she laughed as the mask began to glow softly.

More laughter rang out when they rejoined the others and watched as Lewa's jaw dropped, the group then watched as Anuenue shyly showed the mask Ahonui had given her and they began speculating what it could do. While heading back to the main chamber Anuenue listened intently as Turaga Vakama told her how her mask would be mended, then yelped as they entered the main chamber and Lewa activated his Miru and pulled her up into the air for some lessons.

Watching as their rainbow hued sister carefully followed Lewa's instructions, Tahu chuckled, she's learning fast."

"Well wouldn't you if there was an mad pink anger Rahkshi after you?" Pohatu replied, before ducking as Anuenue swooped a bit to low, "Sorry bro." her voice floated back as she then followed Lewa into a spiralling climb which nearly took them out of the sky-light.

Deciding they needed a break, Lewa led Anuenue over to the stairs and landed before turning to steady her when she stumbled, "You're a natural colour-sis. This is gonna be great-amazing."

"Thank you air-bro." she laughed sitting beside him as he began telling her about defensive and offensive flying while waiting for their friends to reach them.

On leaving the Great Temple, everyone smiled when Nireta, who'd been perched on the causeway wall, fell into step beside Ahonui, "We've readied more tents in case you're wanting to spend the night here." she said as they walked back to where Macku and Amaya had been working.

The afternoon sunshine filtered through the untrimmed trees casting a shady area where the matoran had gathered after finishing work to eat and catch up with their friends. Space was made for the Toa, Turaga and Rahaga while Hahli and Matoro joined their closefriends and Nireta dragged Ahonui over to where Macku was teasing Hewkii about something.

As twilight fell, everyone headed for the tents, the matoran still chatting about Anuenue's new mask and how well she used her Miru. Settling down on a camp-bed between her sisters, the rainbow hued Toa yawned and snuggled under the blankets, smiling at the thought of more flying lessons come morning as she fell asleep.

xXx

As midnight approached in Ta-metru, ominous sounds echoed from where the shadows were darkest and were heard by the Ta-matoran camping close to Ga-metru. They exchanged concerned glances when the noises faded to leave a brooding silence before agreeing when Jaller said he'd locate Toa Tahu come first light.

xXx

Jaller's voice roused the Toa as he called their fiery brother's name and they bundled out of the tent they'd used to find the red/yellow matoran talking urgently with Turaga Dume and Vakama. While Dume insisted that Jaller caught his breath and had a drink, Vakama approached the puzzled Toa. The Rahaga and rest of the Turaga joined to listen as Vakama told them what the matoran had heard during the night, "It makes things awkward as we needed to use a forge. But Haua is our best weaponsmith and will, no doubt, have a solution. One thing for certain, this mask you now guard needs to be kept safe." he said, glancing reassuringly at Anuenue when she shuffled embarrassedly.

"I'll take Onua and Pohatu with me." Tahu said, drawing agreement from his brothers as Jaller told them where he'd last seen the weaponsmith. Watching as they race off, Vakama glanced up at the remaining Toa, "We will all have to be vigilant." he said, nodding when Lewa said he'd intensify Anuenue's training while Aikane whirled her quarter-staff and added her own intentions to hone her sister's skills.

Pausing for a breather, Aikane, Lewa and Anuenue, sat in the shade and continued discussing tactics until Kopaka, Vakama and the Rahaga joined them, "Mind if we look at your mask? The fiery Turaga asked as he sat beside the rainbow hued Toa, "Certainly sir." she replied pulling her Ruaorea and offered it to him. Thanking her, Vakama examined the damage them smiled, "This shouldn't be too difficult to fix and Tahu will no doubt insist on using his element to help as a thank you for recovering his energy."

xXx

Having located Haua busily working with Kapura and Nuhrii on restoring a small forge close to the border, Tahu explained what they needed his help with and watched as the stocky red matoran began rummaging through the salvaged items to locate what he'd need. When the weaponsmith was certain he had everything required, he divided it up for Pohatu and Onua to carry and made certain they were alright before accepting the lift Tahu insisted on giving him. Kapura and Nuhrii exchanged curious glances, "I wonder if we'll get to see this mask Toa Anuenue now has?" Nuhrii mused as they got stuck back into mending the forge.

xXx

Gali was first to catch sight of the returning group and everyone paused in what they were doing to watch as Tahu, Pohatu and Onua set Haua and his tools down and shared a chuckle as the weaponsmith fussed around the items before asking where would be a good place to set things up. "Over here, we've been preparing the area for you." Gaaki said, while Iruini beat Gali's attempt to nudge Lewa as he failed to smother a snort of laughter. While the matoran pitched into help, Anuenue watched curiously before starting to climb to her feet to go and watch. Someone caught her arm and tugged her back down to the grass and, startled, she peered at Turaga Nuju, he made a comment in the rahi tongue he preferred and smiled when she finally figured out that he wanted her to keep out of Haua's way. Turning their attention back to the temporary forge, Anuenue grinned excitedly when Haua said he would need Gali and Kopaka's assistance as well as Tahu's, "This is going to be interesting." Onua said as he joined them and offered Anuenue a water canister. Taking a drink she then offered it to Nuju, whom whistled his thanks before drinking deeply and passed it onwards.

Those who weren't busy watched from a distance as Haua examined Anuenue's mask and told Tahu what temperature he needed the Toa's flame-sword to be at. With a smile, the fiery Toa ignited his sword while Gali and Kopaka kept a respectable distance from the heat and waited for their turn. Once Tahu's sword was at the required temperature, Haua used tongs to place the damaged part of Anuenue's mask until it began glowing and then began carefully tapping the dent out, pausing a few times to reheat the mask.

Listening to the tapping as it rang out, Anuenue found herself chewing a nail and caught Nuju's amused glance before chuckling when Iruini pulled a face behind his back before grinning as the rainbow hued Toa laughed, "That's better, your mask will be alright. Now comes the neat-interesting part."

Turning back to where her fellow Toa were, Anuenue watched as Haua carefully placed her mask on a freshly created ice-block and multi-coloured steam rose up as it made contact, "That's a good sign." Vakama said as he joined those watching.

Haua had absently echoed Turaga Vakama's as the mask sank slowly into the ice-block and watched it until he judged it ready for Gali's assistance then glanced up at her and nodded. Calling a sphere of water into being, she watched as Haua used his tongs to lift up the still hot mask and used the water sphere for the final quenching.

Gingerly reaching out he reached into the sphere and caught the floating mask then waited for Gali to return the water back to the nearby stream before drying the mask. Humming to himself as he gave it a final polish, the weaponsmith glanced around to see where Toa Anuenue was then thanked Tahu, Kopaka and Gali for their help before walking over to where the rainbow hued Toa sat fidgeting eagerly.

"It's an amazing mask, here's hoping you don't get thrown into anything like that again." Haua said before yelping as Anuenue hugged him, "Thank you so much." she said before accepting her mask. Lightly running her fingers over the area that had been repaired, Anuenue smiled her thanks again before putting the Ruaorea on, then a shimmer of colour filled the air around her as her mask activated and hung there for several minutes before fading slowly away. "That was pretty." Kualus remarked as Anuenue hugged Haua again making him blush deeply before mumbling that he needed to gather up his equipment. Jaller offered to lent the flustered weaponsmith a hand while the Toa joined the Rahaga and Turaga, Anuenue peering around for Amaya before moving to join the blue/midnight hued matoran.

While midday turned to afternoon, the Toa assisted the matoran continue with what they'd been working on while the Turaga and Rahaga prepared some food, Nuju waving away Lewa and Kopaka's offers to help. Then while the matoran chatted about the days' events, Tahu, Vakama, Dume and Jaller sat to one side and talked about the problem in Ta-metru, "Well the first thing we need to do as soon as possible is get the Ta-matoran over here." Nokama remarked as she and Matau joined the fiery group.

Nearby, Hahli continued writing, managing to keep up with the discussion as she picked at her food, "Hey, I'm sure-certain they'll repeat anything you miss. Now eat before it gets cold-nasty." Lewa said, catching the pen from Hahli's hand as she tried to dip in her beaker of juice before glancing around at her chuckling friends. Chuckling herself, the Chronicler agreed, a sentiment echoed by her growling stomach, and tucked away her writing materials before tucking into her share, "I didn't realize how the time had flown." she commented between mouthfuls and thanked Bomonga when he topped up her beaker.

As the afternoon progressed and the matoran began to finish for the day, several offered to make space in their tents for their friends, "Just in case we run out of tents." Pelagia commented when Aikane enquired about overcrowding, "And Lewa do tend to sleep-talk a lot." she added drawing laughter from the Le-matoran who'd been helping out. "Oi I heard that shadow-sis." the lanky green Toa called out, winking at Anuenue as she laughed helplessly, "Oh spirits, I bet that can be interesting at times."

"You have no idea colour-sis." Kopaka replied, his eyes twinkling with amusement as Lewa pulled a face and went over to talk with the Le-matoran drawing amused, but wary, glances from the Turaga.

Evening had begun to dim the sky and everyone had gathered around to watch as Anuenue kept her to Amaya with assistance from Takanuva and delighted those present with a display of light and colour. By the time they'd finished night had fallen and everyone retired to the tents and settled to rest.

Turning over in her sleep, the Toa of Colour began to dream. She stood in the main square of Ta-metru gazing up at three Toa Kaita. Recognizing Akamai and Wairuha, she bowed respectfully before peering at the third as they smiled at her stunned expression as she realized what mask that Kaita wore."You will remember when the time is right." a strangely familiar voice murmured as Anuenue's eyes flickered and closed as her dream shifted and changed.

Silence blanketed Metru Nui, even the deserted shadow filled area of Ta-metru was quiet. But the matoran at the edge of the metru kept their guard up and took turns resting.