Chapter 6

When Takua and Nakuya got to the end of the tunnel, they looked out at the exit. Then they both stepped into the bright light of Le Wahi, Nakuya looked around; it was still the same beautiful jungle. The big, tall, healthy trees parasailed above them like big umbrellas; shrubs and ferns grew beneath the tree trunks, and sunshine shined through the tree branches' gaps. Nakuya and Takua looked around as they ventured deeper into Le Wahi.

When they got to the big tree, Nakuya stopped to drink fresh water; held in her thermo from her backpack. Then she shared some with Takua. "Like it here Nakuya," asked Takua. Nakuya just smiled at him and said, "Yes, and I have to admit, the le-matoran and my three legister friends are lucky to have their village on that big tree," Nakuya said with a smile looking up at the big tree. "Well, I guess we'd better get up there," exclaimed Takua. "I'm ready when you are," Nakuya said to him.

Nakuya and Takua held hands as they hopped across the swamp over the big lily pads. By the time they were underneath the big tree on the other side, Takua and Nakuya entered an elevater. Then up and up they went into the branches of the big tree. When Takua and Nakuya got to the top; they exited the elevater, crossed the bridge, and finally they are in Le Koro. The le-matoran greeted them as Takua and Nakuya passed by. As Nakuya looked around, she spotted Eurynome, who was too busy weaving a basket near her hut. Nakuya went over to her, but Takua was going a different direction. "Are you coming Takua?" Nakuya asked. "No thanks, I want to have a look around by myself for sometimes, you do what you want," Takua said to Nakuya. "All right Takua, good luck," Nakuya said to him.

After Takua left to explore Le Koro, Nakuya went over to talk to Eurynome. "Nakuya! Why I am pleased to see you," exclaimed Eurynome. "Same here, how have your days been in your village so far?" Asked Nakuya. "Just the same old things, nothing new. But still, this is the life in Le Koro," Eurynome stated. "Why are you weaving a basket?" Asked Nakuya. "I am going out to collect fruits for the le-matoran. Le-matoran need energy for working and training, do they not?" Asked Eurynome. "Well, they do," Nakuya said. "Well," Eurynome said picking herself up after her basket was complete, "I've better start flying, gotta find some fruits." As Nakuya watched, Eurynome ran to the edge, took off in the air and disappeared into the grove of trees. "Good luck, Eurynome," called Nakuya. Then Nakuya set off to find Naomi and Ulamaeus (the two other legisters of air).

Meanwhile, Tamaru was with Ulamaeus getting the Gukko birds and Kahus fed and groomed. "Any problems with them?" Asked Eurynome to Tamaru. "Problems not any," answered Tamaru. "Alright, then we are done. Let's go speak to Turuga Matau," suggested Ulamaeus. Then Nakuya showed up. "Why good day Nakuya," greeted Ulamaeus. "Good day to you to, what are you doing with Tamaru today Ula?" Asked Nakuya. (Ula is Ulamaeus's nickname.) "Tamaru and I had just finished caring for our rahi birds. For now, we were just about to drop a visit to our Turuga." "Okay, but before you both go, can you tell me where Naomi is?" Asked Nakuya politely. "Sorry I haven't seen her, but don't worry, she is still somewhere in Le Koro. She never leaves Le Koro only for good reasons when she has to," answered Ulamaeus. "All right, bye and good luck," called Nakuya starting to leave. And as for Tamaru and Ula, off they went to see Turuga Matau.

Later, Takua and Nakuya united. "Have you been alright?" Nakuya asked Takua. "Yep, no irresponsibility at all," answered Takua, "I've helped, gave suggestions, looked around, and had fun." "Well, let's go find Naomi," said Nakuya. Suddenly, Nakuya stopped and heard a soft soothing music. "What is it?" Asked Takua. "Shh, listen" Nakuya whispered to Takua. When he did, he begins to hear the music as well. "I hear it, but who is doing that?" Asked Takua. "I know who's playing that music, follow me," Nakuya whispered to Takua.

Later as Takua and Nakuya followed the music, it grew a little louder. 'We must be getting close,' thought Nakuya. Soon, the music led Takua and Nakuya to Naomi, who was healing her flowers near her hut with her panpipe song. Takua and Nakuya not wanting to be rude stood near a thick tree branch watching Naomi.

By the time Naomi ceased her music, she stood up and stretched; then she turned her head at the direction where Takua and Nakuya had been watching her. Surprised but a little startled, Naomi asked, "Have you been watching me? I am sorry if I have been wasting your time." "Yes, and no need to apologize, you have done nothing wrong," answered Nakuya.

"So what brings you here to Le Koro?" asked Naomi. "Takua and I are just taking a nice stroll around Mata Nui," smiled Nakuya."And have you heard of the new Koli field in Ta Koro?" asked Takua. "Yes, and I wish Kongu good luck. Oh Iwish he would understand how much I love him," signed Naomi. "Takua and Nakuya looked at her withunamused eyes as they watch Naomi look into the skies with her hands held together and her sparkly eyes. Nakuya then shrugged and said, "Don't worry dear friend, I am sure that he does." "Yeah, just as much as I love Nakuya," Takua said to Naomi turnung to Nakuya. "Uh-huh, that too," Nakuya said a little embarressed as she tried to keep calm.

But before Naomi would say anymore- "Naomi, where have you been? I have been looking for you and I thought I would find you here," said a famailar voice. Takua, Nakuya, and Naomi turned at the corner of a tree branch and stared straight into Kongu's eyes. "Kongu, I am sorry," gasped Naomi in a blushing voice looking at him.Kongu then turned to Takua and said, "Tamaruworded me that you and Nakuya flat-walked here."Takua smiled and nodded.

Then Kongu turned and walked overto Naomi. "I need your help, I have to pratice before the Koli Tournament, can you help me?" asked Kongu taking Naomi's hand. "Yes, I will," Naomi said smiling dreamingly. "Then let's go," Kongu ordered as he started to walk away; dragging Naomi's hand. So Naomi followed Kongu not minding how firmly Kongu held her hand. "Good luck, Naomi called. "Chronicler, may Lewa protect you," called Kongu. "Thank you, good luck," called Takua and Nakuya.

Nakuya and Takua later were heading toward the elevator. After they were at the base of the big tree, the two of them headed back to Onu Koro hand-to-hand. As Takua and Nakuya walked,Nakuyaturned to look athim. Blushing even more, she was beginning tofeel lovesick as much as Takua does for her.

Finally when they were in Onu Koro, Takua and Nakuya passed each busy Matoran; greeting them. Nakuya still stared endessely at Takua; feeling so warmed up tohim.Then Takua and Nakuya went straight into a different tunnel leading to Ta Koro. "We are going to Ko Koro, just through the same old way we both used to go on our first journey ever since the Toa arrived," Takua replied to Nakuya with a smile. "I know," Nakuya said to him with a smile-back.

Eventually, Takua and Nakuya arrived at Ta Koro. Takua smiled and looked around. "Now on to Ko Koro we go," Takua announced with a smile. Before exiting the tunnel, Nakuya stopped and released Takua's hand. "Takua?" she said. "Yes Nakuya?" asked Takua. Wanting to say something, she asked, "Takua, when we get back to Ta Koro afterwards, what shall we do?" Takua smiled at Nakuya and answered, "I will get to that question later."

I just want to let you know that Naomi, Ulamaeus, and Eurynome are respected as "Legisters of Air" in Le Koro. Also, the three air legisters do not always speak like the le-matoran in Le Koro. And Tamaru likes Ulamaeus; Kongu and Naomi like each other; and Mekini admire Eurynome.