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(Bara Magna)
Devon, Mata Nui, Luna, Spyro, Cynder, Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, Stormfly, Fishlegs, Meatlug, Snotlout, Hookfang, Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Barf and Belch traveled with Metus to Vulcanus, the Fire Village. Devon and the Viking Teens rode their dragons flying low above Metus and Mata Nui with Spyro and Cynder flying alongside them. They followed Metus as he drove his vehicle, the Thornatus V9 with Mata Nui hanging on from the side
"What happened here?" Mata Nui asks
"Who knows? Been like this as long as anyone can remember. But if I had to make a guess, I'd probably say it was-" Metus says before Mata Nui interrupts him
"Evil." Mata Nui says with a serious tone of voice
"I was gonna say earthquake. Maybe volcanic eruption, but evil works. Not from around here, are you?" Metus says
"No." Mata Nui says
"I figured. It's clear you can fight a Vorox. There aren't many Agori that can do that." Metus says
"Agori?" Mata Nui asks
"Me. I'm an Agori. Although most aren't as good looking as I am. That's another joke. Truth is we're just peaceful villagers trying to survive. Not like the Bone Hunters who are grown to steal what we've got left when they're not fighting with the Skrall." Metus says
The group soon arrives in the Fire Village of Vulcanus. Metus and Mata Nui step off the Thornatus V9 while Devon and his friends land next to them
"Ah. Good. Sounds like we're just in time." Metus says
"For what?" Mata Nui asks
"You'll see." Metus says
(Vulcanus)
The group could hear cheers and fighting from the Vulcanus Glatorian Arena
"Back in the day, the villages settled disputes the old fashioned way by destroying each other. Very messy. Lot of clean up. So we came up with a solution." Metus says
Following Metus, the group arrived in the arena stands where a crowd of Agori from Vulcanus and the Ice Village of the Iconox, the Northern Frost watched as two Glatorains named Ackar and Strakk fight in the arena
Ackar was a Glatorian fighting for the village of Vulcanus. He was considered to be an honorable Glatorian. His fighting style was a Flame Sword in his Right-hand used for attack while he carried a shield in his Left-hand for defense
Strakk was a ruthless, ambitious Glatorian fighting for Iconox. He carried an Ice Axe and an Ice Shield
The group watched as Ackar and Strakk fight each other
"You Agori use your best warriors for sport?" Mata Nui asks
"Not sport. Problem solving. Much more honorable than slaughtering each other and considerably more profitable." Metus says
Devon, Mata Nui, and their friends looked at Metus with a raised eyebrow
"Uh, not that I care about that kind of thing." Metus says
"C'mon, Ackar!"
"Take him down!"
"Get him, Strakk!"
"The red warrior, Ackar used to be the greatest Glatorian in all of Bara Magna." Metus says
Metus brought the group over to Raanu, the village leader of Vulcanus
Raanu was the Agori Leader of the Fire Tribe of Vulcanus. He was intelligent and cared much for other Agori
"Ah, Metus. Good you're here. Look at Ackar. I'm telling you his days are numbered. I practically had to beg him to fight." Raanu says
"Mata Nui, friends, meet Raanu. He's the leader of this village." Metus says
Metus looks toward Raanu
"Mata Nui and his friends are new here." Metus says
"Hm." Raanu says looking toward Mata Nui, Devon, and each of his friends
Raanu then turns his attention toward the fight between Ackar and Strakk
"What do you think?" Raanu asks looking toward the group
"He fights without fear. That is a rare quality." Mata Nui says
"And no doubt he has great courage in his heart." Devon says
"True enough, but he's lost his taste for battle. And once a Glatorian loses heart, it's only a matter of time until he meets defeat and must be banished. No doubt, that is why Metus brought you all here tonight." Raanu says
Metus gasps
"I don't understand." Mata Nui says
"We're a bit lost too." Devon says
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Raanu. There's plenty of time to find a new first Glatorian to take Ackar's place. By the way, did I mention that I recruit new Glatorians?" Metus says
Ackar and Strakk swinged their weapons back and forth at each other while using their shields to defend themselves. Strakk swings his axe several times at Ackar, but he avoids his attacks using somersaults and flips. Ackar even ducked down and leapt over Strakk's attacks. It was Ackar's turn to strike. Ackar swings his Flame Sword at Strakk who defended himself using his axe and shield. Ackar manages to knock Strakk's shield out from his grip and swings his sword down on Strakk. Strakk held his axe horizontally in defense blocking Ackar's attack. Mata Nui was impressed by how Ackar fought
"This red warrior fights with the courage of a true Toa." Mata Nui says
Strakk retaliated swinging his Ice Axe multiple times at Ackar. Ackar soon blocks one of Strakk's blows and rams his shield into his chest. Strakk was sent flying across the arena and soon crashes against a large rock and collapses on the ground
"He's done it!"
"Get up, Strakk!"
Ackar walks up to Strakk
"Concede. Yield to me and this goes no further." Ackar says pointing his sword at Strakk
"Alright. You win." Strakk says
"You leave with your honor intact. And I with your shield. In victory." Ackar says
Ackar walks over to pick up Strakk's shield while he sheathes his Flame Sword. Unknown to Ackar, Strakk was not going to take defeat so easily. While his back was turned, Strakk rises to his feet and picks up his axe
"Watch out!"
Strakk throws his axe at Ackar who turns around to see the axe heading for him. He blocks the attack with the shield he picked up, but was thrown back. Ackar smashes against a rock on his back and falls to the ground. He tries to get back on his feet, but he fell back down
"You call this honor? He was clearly defeated." Mata Nui says
"Right. I thought Ackar had won." Devon says
"We're just Agori. We're not going to fight a Glatorian." Raanu says
Strakk walks over to Ackar while picking up his Ice Axe preparing to finish him. Devon and Mata Nui could not afford to see Ackar be finished off by Strakk. So, they jumped into the arena to defend Ackar. Mata Nui summons his Scarabax Shield while Devon summons his trusted Keyblade: Soul Calibur. Devon's friends stayed up in the arena and watched
"Did you see that?!"
"Interesting. No wonder he's so fond of that bug. And Devon, he's interesting as well." Metus says
"You're finished, old-" Strakk says before he was kicked away by Mata Nui
Strakk was knocked several feet away from Devon, Mata Nui, and Ackar. Devon and Mata Nui stood in their respective battle stance as they prepared to fight Strakk
"I'll cut you down for that, Outsiders!" Strakk shouts
Strakk charges toward Devon and Mata Nui and swings his axe. Mata Nui blocks the attack with his shield, but he was knocked back several feet away and slams against a large rock. Strakk rushes toward Mata Nui and continuously swinged his axe at him. Mata Nui blocked Strakk's attack with his shield until he trips on a rock and falls back on the ground. Strakk raises his axe to finish off Mata Nui, but Devon jumps in between them and blocks the attack with his Keyblade. Strakk now went for Devon swinging his axe at him. Devon blocks his attacks, but was eventually knocked down to the ground alongside Mata Nui
"Strakk, no! You're fight is with me!" Ackar says
"You're next, Ackar! They asked for it! Now, they're going to get it!" Strakk says raising his axe to finish off both Devon and Mata Nui
Just before Strakk could strike, Devon holds his Keyblade horizontally in defense while Mata Nui holds the Vorox tail in defense close to his mask. When the tail touches the Mask of Life, it changes into a large sword. Everyone was left stunned including Strakk. With his guard down, Mata Nui trips Strakk making him fall back. He then knocks Strakk's axe out of his hand and points his sword at his throat while Devon rose to his feet standing alongside him also pointing his Keyblade at Strakk
"Concede." Mata Nui says
"Fine." Strakk says
"For all to hear!" Mata Nui shouts
"I concede!" Strakk shouts
"Who are those strangers?"
"Whose village will they fight for?"
Devon's friends head down to Devon and Mata Nui. Ackar walks up to the two heroes. Strakk tries to grab his axe, but Ackar puts his foot down on it
"Don't." Ackar says
Strakk rises to his feet and walks away
"Your victory. Your shield." Ackar says handing Mata Nui the Ice Shield
"You won honorably. The prize of victory is yours." Mata Nui says
"This was your fight. We merely defended you." Devon says
"Oh. Well, in that case." Ackar says
Ackar tosses the shield aside
"I've got plenty of shields." Ackar says
The group looks up and sees the Agori leaving the arena
"How quickly they forget. I'm already an outcast." Ackar says
"It's never too late to win them back." Mata Nui says
"You can always show that there is still some fight in you." Devon says
"Eh, perhaps. I am in your debt, strangers." Ackar says
(Moments later)
Devon, his friends, and Mata Nui followed Ackar to his quarters. Ackar's room was quite big. Big enough that Luna, Spyro, Cynder, Toothless, Stormfly, Meatlug, Hookfang, and Barf and Belch could fit inside at their normal size. They looked toward a wall where there was lots of shields hanging from the wall
"You won all these?" Mata Nui asks
"Yes, and look what good they do me." Ackar says
"That's quite a collection." Devon says
"Should've packed it in long before this." Ackar says
"But you stayed." Mata Nui says
"Why?" Luna asks
"Duty. Pride. But a Glatorian past his prime is no good to anyone." Ackar says
"To be defeated without a fight would be dishonor. You carry this truth inside you as I do. You are a true Toa." Mata Nui says
"Toa?" Ackar asks confused
Suddenly, Metus walks into Ackar's room walking toward Devon, Mata Nui and their friends
"Mata Nui, Devon, you were both brilliant. Raanu will pay anything we ask. And if you don't like this village, no problem. I can get the other leaders to bid for you." Metus says
Metus looks toward Devon and his friends
"And I'm sure I can find a spot for you and your friends." Metus says
"That is very kind, but no." Mata Nui says
"We appreciate the offer, but we'll pass." Devon says
"Are you crazy? Do you realize what you're passing up? The life of a first Glatorian." Metus says
"Oh, yes. Look how great it worked out for me." Ackar says
"The answer is still no." Mata Nui says
"Our answer remains the same." Devon says
"Okay, okay. I hear you. But when you change your mind-" Metus says before Mata Nui interrupts him
"I will not." Mata Nui says
"And neither will we." Devon says
"Playing hard to get. I respect that. Soon enough, you will all come begging for me to take you back." Metus says
Devon, Mata Nui look toward Metus with sternful looks on their faces. Luna and Toothless growl at Metus
"Okay. That's a joke. You never beg." Metus says backing away toward the door
Metus soon left, but popped his head back in
"I'm going now." Metus says
After saying that, Metus truly left. Devon, Mata Nui, Ackar and the group soon broke into laughter
"So, stranger, what are your plans?" Ackar asks looking toward Mata Nui
"I begin searching for a way back to my homeland." Mata Nui says
"Which is?" Ackar asks
"You may think it sounds crazy." Mata Nui says
"Well, no crazier than jumping into the arena armed with only a tail and that thing." Ackar says pointing to the Scarabax on Mata Nui's shoulder
"True. My home is far from this place. On another world entirely. I was once it's protector until I lost everything to a powerful evil that has enslaved my people. That is why I must find a way back." Mata Nui says
"And we'll help you along the way, Mata Nui." Devon says
"Thank you, my friends. I will happily accept your aid." Mata Nui says looking toward Devon and his friends
"It's what we do." Cynder says
"I knew it!"
Everyone turns toward a Glatorian named Kiina who had been spying on them after Metus left
Kiina was a female Glatorian of the Water Tribe of Tajun. She was also the most skilled female Glatorian on Bara Magna. She wielded a dual headed Vapor Trident
"Whoo-hoo! Proof! Proof of what I've been saying for years." Kiina says
"Kiina, this is not the place." Ackar says
"But I was right!" Kiina says leaning close to Ackar
"Who is this?" Mata Nui asks
"A friend of yours?" Devon asks
"Name's Kiina. A Glatorian. One of the best. And you all just won me alot of bets. 'Kiina's delusional. There's no such thing as other worlds'. Yeah? Well they prove it." Kiina says
Kiina began dancing around the room
"It's alright. Although, I always don't agree with her meathods, such as lurking in the shadows. As Glatorian go, Kiina ranks. I trust her with my life." Ackar says
"Good to meet you, Kiina. I've recently discovered what a great gift it is to find someone you can truly trust." Mata Nui says looking toward the Scarabax on his shoulder then looking over to Devon and his friends who nodded and smiled
Kiina was soon grossed out when she saw the Scarabax on Mata Nui's shoulder, but she turned her attention toward Ackar
"So what they're saying is true?" Kiina asks looking toward Ackar
Ackar nods yes. Kiina looks back toward the Scarabax
"Let me guess. You call him 'Click'?" Kiina says
The Scarabax clicks, chirps and squeals
"Hey. I was just kidding." Kiina says
"I like it. Click it is." Mata Nui says
The newly named Scarabax, Click nods yes taking a liking to the name. Kiina began circling Mata Nui, Devon and his friends examining each and every one of them
"Wow. Real other worlders. Finally, someone to convice the Agori that there's a place better than this miserable wasteland." Kina says
"Mata Nui needs our help, Kiina. And I owe him and his friends." Ackar says
"Help, huh? I might be able to do something for you. But I'm gonna want something in return. I want out of this dump. You have to take me with you." Kiina says
"Kiina!" Ackar says
"It's alright. If it's within my power, I will take you. But the time to help my people is running out." Mata Nui says
"No problem. I work fast." Kiina says
"What do you have in mind, Kiina?" Ackar asks
"Well, I discovered an enormous cavern under my village. It's filled with weird ancient equipment and tools. It might have something you can use. Word of warning though, don't even think of pulling a fast one on me cause you're my ticket out of here." Kiina says
Author's Note: After meeting Metus, Devon and his friends along with Mata Nui journey to Vulcanis, Village of the Fire Tribe. There, they watch as Ackar and Strakk duke it out in the arena. At first, Ackar manages to defeat Strakk. But then, Strakk attacks Ackar with a surprise attack while his back was turned. Devon and Mata Nui knew Ackar won fair and square, so they both jumped in and fought Strakk. After the match, the group follows Ackar to his home where they also meet Kiina, another Glatorian. Mata Nui tells the group of his story and seeks their help. Kiina tells the group of a mysterious cavern in her village, Tajun that may have answers. And so, the group now travels to Tajun to begin their journey. Let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review!