Sorry for the delay, homework struck again. I should be getting into the swing of things one of these days, but don't hold me to it. Just PM me a lot to remind me to update if I'm ever slacking off again.

And, yes, Kopaka did make a joke. Just like when he first met Pohatu and he said "...I might need the a mountain moved. Or the island lifted." See? he does have a sense of humor :) He just doesn't use it that much

Disclaimer: Don't own Bionicle, or any of it's affiliated companies.

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Lanie sighed with relief as she sat down at the bus stop outside the shop. That new boy at the shop, the one with the bright green eyes, had been… a unique character, to say the least. Lanie had somewhat enjoyed the attention that he had given her, but it also made her feel a bit awkward. Also, the way that red-haired boy had been looking at her, like he knew her or something. That was weird. Lanie looked up from her musings to see a tall, pale young man coming up to her from around the corner. He had a navy blue baseball cap jammed on his head, as if to hide his long silver-white hair. He wore denim capris and an ice blue T-shirt, and looked as if he wanted to be anywhere but outside.

"Hi 'Cameron' " Lanie said, smiling.

Kopaka nodded in greeting.

"Ready to brave the store?" Lanie quipped, not at all offended by his brisk manner.

"If it is air conditioned," the Toa of Ice replied, the serious look on his face off-setting the amused twinkle in his eye.

Lanie laughed as they entered the store.

"Hey, look who's back," Lewa nudged Tahu in the shoulder.

Tahu looked up. "And look who's with her," he replied reprimandingly.

Lewa rolled his eyes. "I was just jokekidding with her," he said back, hurrying to greet her.

Tahu sighed and went back to the box he was unpacking, ignoring the nagging suspicion in the back of his mind. That boy behind Lanie, with the long white hair. Something about him seemed so familiar. He shrugged it off and continued to set boxes on the shelves.

"Hello, miss. Glad to sightsee you again," Lewa said with a small mock bow as he approached Lanie and her cousin. "And how can I help you?"

"Same as last time," Lanie replied with a smile. "And perhaps you could 'quickshow' me the party decorations, ummm, Mark?" she added, glancing at the name tag on Lewa's blue apron.

Lewa looked a bit startled when she imitated his peculiar speech, but quickly laughed. "This way," he said, setting off.

Kopaka wandered away, tired of the non-stop, energetic talk of the store boy. It reminded him of Lewa's constant chatter. Now that he thought of it, a lot about that boy, from the boundless energy, to the odd phrases, to his bright green eyes, reminded him of his brother. Could that boy be…?

"Can I help you with anything?" an unfamiliar voice asked from behind. Kopaka turned to see a young man about his age, strong and well tanned, with bright red hair and light brown eyes.

"Just looking," Kopaka replied. Both young men watched each other, as if waiting for something.

"So are you gonna help me pick out decorations or what, Kopa- er- Cameron?" Lanie called from a few aisles down.

The red-head store clerk looked at Kopaka, clearly surprised. "Your name wouldn't happen to be Kopaka, would it?" he asked cautiously.

"Why do you-" Kopaka looked hard at him. "Tahu?" he asked.

"Kopaka! I knew it was you," Tahu exclaimed, clapping his brother on the back.

Kopaka smiled. "So, I assume that the energetic young man over there is Lewa?" he asked.

Tahu nodded. "It's good to see you, too, brother. Have you met up with any of the others?"

"No, I have not-"

"Kopaka! You'll never believe this!" Lanie called. She was running toward him and Tahu, dragging Lewa by the wrist.

"The young man that was assisting your purchase is actually my brother Lewa, the Toa Nuva of Air," Kopaka said.

"Oh. So you figured it out," Lanie's shoulders drooped, but her excited smile never wavered.

Kopaka nodded. "Lanie, this is Tahu," he gestured to the Fire Toa by him.

Lanie shook his hand. "We met earlier," she said sheepishly. "I…kind of startled him, and he tripped over a bucket,"

Kopaka looked slightly amused. Lewa looked very amused.

"Didn't get much sleep," Tahu muttered defensively.

"Hey, what time do you guys get off work?" Lanie asked.

"Way too late," Lewa replied, still grinning.

"Maybe we could go to a movie or something, you know, to commemorate the meeting and all. My brother's having a party, so no one will notice if Kopaka and I slip out later. My parents usually go to bed early after them," Lanie said. "My treat," she added.

Kopaka looked at Tahu, who looked at Lewa, who grinned.

"Meet here at seven?" Tahu suggested.

"Got it," Lanie said.

Kopaka nodded.

"See you then," Lewa said to Lanie, with a flirtatious grin.