Author's Notes: Ah, many of you commented on the suspense last chapter and called it a 'cliffhanger'. And coincidentally, it is a cliffhanger. Literally. You'll see what I mean.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bionicle, etc, etc.

As Lewa dove in closer, he could see Pohatu hanging on a cliff (AN: See what I mean? A cliffhanger), grasping onto it with all his might. And the Earth Raider had lifted his staff, ready to deliver the blow that would knock down the Stone Toa.

"NOOO!" Lewa, putting in an incredible burst of speed, tackled the Raider.

Okenar was startled and fell back, the Toa of Air on top of him.

Unfortunately, at the sight of his friend about to be knocked down a cliff, Lewa had forgotten the unfortunate Chronicler on his back. Hahli had fallen off, and rolled unceremoniously several times before colliding with a tree.

The Ga-Matoran got back up and rubbed her head. "Ow…"

Then, leaving the Raider to Lewa, she rushed to Pohatu's aid. "Are you okay?" she asked, knowing that it was a completely useless question.

Pohatu frowned. "Do I look okay?" Then, he clambered up the cliff to safety. Once up, he slumped down for a moment to catch his breath.

Lewa, however, didn't have any time to rest. Okenar was jabbing him furiously with his staff, and it was all Lewa could do to avoid being hit.

"Hey, Pohatu, a little happy-help rapid-quick would be nice!" he shouted, blocking another blow with his Air Katana.

Pohatu frowned. "But I don't have my mask!"

Lewa shook his head. Then, he saw the Earth Raider let down his guard for a moment. The Toa of Air smiled. "Ah-ha!"

He darted towards the Raider using the Mask of Speed and slashed at him with one of his Katanas.

The Earth Raider roared in fury. "Hey!"

Lewa laughed, teasing the Raider and only adding to his fury. "Well, come and get me!"

He switched to the Hau when Okenar hurled a rock at him. "You'll have to do better than that!"

The rock bounced off the shield generated by the mask, greatly frustrating the Raider. Okenar was never known for thinking thing through. He preferred to rely on his brute strength and blindly swinging his staff, and so far, that technique has always worked for him.

But Lewa was just too fast, dodging to and fro.

Okenar finally lost his patience. "Argh!" He swung the staff again, but this time also lashed out with his other arm. He caught the Toa of Air square on his head.

Lewa staggered. Rubbing his head and blinking furiously, he groaned, "My head…" His vision was becoming blurry. Whoa… and I thought Onua was strong…

He then opened his eyes wide with pain as the end of the staff struck his chest sharply, sending vibrations of pain throughout his whole body.

The Earth Raider smirked and removed his staff. "Hehe…" He mercilessly kicked Lewa, tripping him.

The impact with the hard floor made Lewa flinch. He creased his brow and, fortunately, blocked the next blow with one of his Katanas.

But the Raider's force was far greater than Lewa's and the Toa could feel his arms giving in.

Watching on the sidelines, Hahli frowned. "Pohatu…" she begged, tugging at the said Toa's arm. "You've got to help him…"

Pohatu clenched his fists. "I know, Hahli." Then, letting out a wild cry, he darted towards the Raider and sent him on his back with a mighty kick.

Lewa took the opportunity to get back on his feet.

Pohatu was lunging at the Raider furiously, but to no avail. The Toa was maskless, as well as toolless. He felt weak without his mask set upon his face and without his Climbing Claws in his hands. He couldn't win, he knew that. But that didn't mean he'd give in without putting up a fight.

Hahli felt her legs shake. As she watched the Toa lose to the Raider, she judged it better to run rather than try to aid them. What good would it do if I got captured as well? I can't help…

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Gahnoh raised an eyebrow. "What's this?"

Phonar frowned. "What? If you've got something to say, say it!"

"Okenar said he captured another Toa… that guy is getting too strong for his own good."

Phonar blinked twice, then a small smile started to take form upon his Rahkshi-like face. "So it's a deal?"

The Water Raider nodded. "Yeah. We'll kill Okenar and Komaran when he's least expecting it, then we'll report back to Tahu and tell him it was the Toa who destroyed them."

"Yeah, that's it."

"I have one question though."

"Which is?"

"I understand why we should get rid of Komaran, but why Okenar?" inquired the Water Raider.

Phonar smirked and stretched his arms. "Okenar is too loyal to Komaran. Once the icicle is taken care of, it won't take much persuasion to get ourselves in Tahu's favor, but Okenar will prove an obstacle."

Ghanoh nodded. "I get it. Anyways, it's a deal?"

Phonar extended his hand, which Ghanoh hesitantly shook.

With that, the pact was sealed.

Author's Notes: Sorry for the extremely slow update. I took a break from writing for a while. Hum… anyways, I was thinking romance. What do you guys want as pairings? I already have Gali/Tahu planned out, but other than that, what do you guys want? Eh?