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Chapter 13: Crumble attacks

A little while later, Joey finally had decided to fight with Grun and his forces. For a moment, he had thought about sending Fireman out there with them, but once he had figured that the Flame of Justice was too busy at the moment, Joey figured that it would probably would be best for the Protection Army, and the world, if Joey had decided to take the risk and fight with them as the creature. As a matoran, he would help them out by hacking into things, and as said creature, he would be their best defense.

Joey only hoped that it would all be worth it. Though he didn't want this destiny, he knew deep down that he didn't have the choice on the matter. His friends were helping Grun as well, and he couldn't live with himself if they had gotten hurt or killed in action because he hadn't been there to do anything. With all of the damage he had done as that creature, it only made sense that he would help them finally end this war.

But despite all of the possible benefits, Joey was still afraid. Not of the possibility of dying, or of his career getting ruined should anyone discover his "secret". He was petrified, however, of the possibility that this creature, as mercilessly as it had fought, would not give a single care towards the safety of Galva or any of his other friends should it come to that. Regardless of what would happen, or of what he would have to do, he would try his hardest to keep this thing in, unless they absolutely needed him to fight, for their own safety.

Joey took his eyes off of the grains of sand on the ground that shone in the sunlight then as he heard his Le-Matoran friend ask: "You sure you're ready for this? To fight a war"?

Joey looked to Grun with a bit of a frown, still not entirely happy with the choice he had made. "I'm ready to take a chance Grun". Joey responded. "There's a difference".

Evo placed a hand on the Ko-Matoran's shoulder quickly then, telling him: "Either way, it will not be you who fights these battles Joey. It will be the Ghost Warrior".

The name Evo had chosen, earned a raised eyebrow from both Grun and Joey, while also earning a quick chuckle from Galva.

"Ghost Warrior"? Grun asked, confused as to why Evo had decided to chose that name.

Evo nodded. "He has a skull for a head and he fights like a battle hardened warrior. I believe it fits".

Joey frowned a bit more, then looking to his right into open space as he replied: "I'm still not keeping it".

'Seriously, I just got this thing and now everyone wants to give me some nickname like I'm a superhero'? Joey thought in aggravation. 'What does it take to get through to these people and tell them that I don't want this to last'?! Joey wondered.

Galva immediately approached him then, giggling a bit. "Ghost Warrior". She teased.

Joey rolled his eyes, resisting the urge to yell at her as he responded: "Please stop it". a hint of anger in his voice.

In hearing the anger in Joeys voice, Galva immediately hid a hurt expression that covered her powerless Avsa. 'What is with you'?! She wanted to shout. She could tell easily that Joey wasn't all to happy with the choice he had to make, but all she had been trying to do was lighten the mood. He looked like he needed it. Without another word, Galva just walked over to the Protection Army Matoran, helping them load up a large truck parked in front of Grun's house, choosing to avoid Joey for the time being. 'Until the dirtbag can get his act back together'! Galva thought.

Grun rolled his eyes at Joey simply, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Oh relax Joey, now that I think of it, it IS kinda funny".

Joey glared back at Grun then, yanking his shoulder back as he responded: "It's not funny to me. I'm going on this "trip" with you in hopes of getting rid of the "Warrior", not to be inspired or laughed into keeping it".

Joey had a determined expression look on his mask as he said that. No matter how much the Protection Army needed him, or thought they needed him, he was NOT planning on keeping this thing. The Ghost Warrior was merciless, brutal, and very dangerous. The tapes from last night had certainly proved that to him. Bearing that in mind, Joey couldn't exactly bring himself to be okay with this. Especially not when he couldn't control it around the people he loved. Because of those facts, this was far from a laughing matter for him.

Grun simply frowned, looking ready to smack the Ko-Matoran. 'What is this guy's deal'? He wondered. All he was trying to do was help cheer him up, and as had Galva. Yet here he was, pushing them away or treating them like crap. 'To be honest, it's starting to really get on my nerves'. Grun thought.

"Seriously man, you really need to calm-" Grun had started to say with a warning tone.

But before Grun could finish said warning, everyone was knocked backwards, landing on their backs in response to a massive crack that appeared in front of them. Everyone quickly rose, widening their eyes at the massive crack in the ground in front of them. Upon rising to his own feet, Grun gazed ahead of the crack, having already noticed it, before spotting a large, muscular, silver armored Skakdi with large red fists, and a Garai, red eyes glowing menacingly beneath it.

Joey spotted the Skakdi next, immediately widening his eyes in worry as the Skakdi gave them a dark chuckle and continued to approach. He had remembered how cruel this Skakdi had been to him and Galva before, so to say that he was happy to see him would've been an understatement. The fact that he looked stronger than before didn't exactly help ease his worries either. He had most likely been "upgraded" by Aldus, otherwise he wouldn't have survived that beating he had gotten from the Ghost Warrior last night.

Kakan immediately gazed playfully over at the Ko-matoran upon spotting him. "Hey there Joey, miss me"? Kakan asked him, before then running towards them, slamming both of his fists together as he did so.

Immediately, Grun and the other three Matoran armed themselves with a few rifles and machine guns, taking aim and firing at the massive Skakdi. Grun rolled to his left, grabbing his laser crossbow off of the ground and aiming it at the approaching Skakdi before glancing to his Ko-Matoran friend.

"Joey RUN"! Grun ordered, placing his pointer finger on the trigger.

Joey looked ready to argue as Grun gave that order. 'Honestly, what does he think he and a few Matoran are going to do against THAT thing'?! Joey thought. If Crumble was as strong as they looked, Joey figured they were as likely to stop him as a driver would be able to stop a car without brakes, at high speed.'For Grun to want to do this without a bazooka or some kind of armor, he must be insane'! Joey thought.

As if he had heard what his friend was thinking, Grun glanced back at Joey, shouting: "GO"!

Immediately, everyone felt the ground shake and gazed upwards, seeing Kakan jump over their van before landing inches from Grun and Joey with a growl. Joey immediately decided not to argue as Grun rolled back and fired his laser crossbow at Kakan. As Grun and the other Matoran, and Evo, began firing at the massive Skakdi, Joey ran quickly to Galva, not wanting her to get hurt as he grabbed her hand and ran to safety, while also praying for the safety of Grun, Evo, and the other three Matoran with them.

Kakan laughed in amusement, as all of the bullets and lasers fired at him, deflected off of his armor, hitting the ground and making small clouds of dust. Kakan chuckled darkly immediately. 'So THIS is what it feels like to be invincible'! Kakan thought to himself. In his opinion, it sure felt great. Not just to be invincible, but also to possess such great power, and to be stronger than his opponents. Finally he would have no need to duck behind cover like a coward on the battlefield! Now he could simply squash all of his enemies with little effort!

Kakan snarled challengingly at them then, shouting: "Foolish Matoran! You are nothing"! Before then slamming a fist down, knocking the first two matoran on their backs as Evo and the last Matoran continued firing, Grun stopping to reload. Kakan quickly ran towards Evo, swinging a fist downwards. Evo rolled to his right, barely dodging the fist. Upon rolling to his feet, Evo quickly rolled to his feet, aiming his gun-arm at Kakan's face and firing. The shot deflected off of Kakan's Garai, amusing the Skakdi who swung a left fist at the yellow Matoa.

Evo rolled away from the fist, knowing that he wouldn't be able to take a single hit from the Skakdi without breaking something. The two other Matoran rose to their feet, and Grun had finished reloading in that moment, all firing at him immediately, earning a growl from Kakan, who ran towards them once more.

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As the violence escalated, Joey and Galva hid in Grun's backyard, hoping they would be far enough away and out of harms way for that matter. Joey and Galva couldn't help but also be concerned for their friends, currently battling a new, bigger, and stronger Kakan. That thing looked like it would've torn them apart with ease, weapons or not. Joey still thought that Grun was crazy to fight that thing head on. 'Well, either that, or Grun was really courageous'. Joey thought. 'Or maybe this was something he saw on a daily basis'? Joey thought.

It definitely would've made sense if that were the case. Grun had specified that this conflict had been going on for at least a year. As events had proven to the Ko-Matoran weapons designer, a lot could happen in a year. A lot had certainly happened to Furno when he had been gone for that whole year at the MARL headquarters. As bad as they were, Furno had certainly earned a lot from them. But that was besides the point. The point was, if Grun was willing to fight Kakan in his current state, just to protect his friends, it wouldn't be illogical to assume that he did, in fact, deal with these sort of things on a daily basis. Plus, Grun wasn't exactly the most generous out of all of the friends he had come to know. Not to say that he didn't care or anything, but Joey would've crapped himself if he had to fight Kakan right now.

'Speaking of that, how is everyone doing'? Joey wondered. He sure hoped that no one had been harmed or killed. 'Only one way to find out'. Joey thought, swallowing nervously and preparing himself for a gruesome scene before deciding to take the risk, peeking out from a corner of the back of the house, intending to see what was going on. What he saw instead made him jump. For just as he had peeked out, he saw the Skakdi zoom towards him, a left fist pointed forward, then colliding with Joey's body and sending him flying back, crashing into a shed, earning a scream from Galva.

Galva immediately ran towards the half destroyed shed then, praying that Joey was okay. Galva let out a sigh of relief when she saw him centered in a clutter of broken wood, unharmed aside from a large bruise on the exposed min on his chest. Joey let out a groan as he felt the pain surge through his chest, so much building up that he began to wonder if it was broken.

Joey had started to attempt to rise to his feet, but noticed as Galva gave him a warning glance, silently warning him not to move unless he wanted to risk being impaled or hurting himself worse than he probably already was.

Kakan chuckled, satisfied with his results as he shouted: "That was payback part one Joey"! Then smirking over at Galva who had just glanced back at him, and stomping menacingly towards her. "Get ready to see part two"!

Galva immediately widened her eyes fearfully, knowing what his intentions were of her as she took off running, the massive Skakdi quickly giving chase.

Joey widened his own eyes in fear as he saw this. 'No, please don't go after her, you want ME'?! Joey wanted to shout, but found himself too weak to quickly streamed down Joey's cheeks as he thought of how he had spoken to her earlier. Considering their current situation, and that he loved her dearly, he did NOT want that to be their last interaction. 'Please God, please don't let Galva be harmed'. Joey desperately prayed as he tried quickly to move.

Just as Joey had made that prayer, he had immediately felt a familiar feeling. A feeling of power increasing inside of himself, like he was about to go supernova. Joey widened his eyes then, also beginning to feel stronger, as he realized what was about to happen. But before Joey could try to do anything, his conscious faded, his red eyes being replaced by the glow of two light blue ones.

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Biomarvel740: I'm so sorry that I got this posted so late! I've been busy at work. But enough about me, how did you all like the chapter? Please feel free to leave a review and have a God-blessed day! XD