Chapter 4: New forms

Tahu watched Sarah as she fingered the black armor on her abdomen. She had gone through another change and he began to worry. Tahu had gone to Turaga Vakama again to find out about Sarah's mask.

Flashback

"Turaga Vakama, about Sarah…" "You want to know about her mask." "Yes." "Very Well." Turaga Vakama went over to his chest and pulled out a small bundle. He gave it to Tahu, who unwrapped it to find a black mask and the Mask of Time, "Turaga? What is this?" "The Mask of Darkness. I also want you to have Sarah use the Mask of Time to go back to her past. There is something that you both need to see."

End Flashback

"Sarah, are you ready?" " Yes. I'm scared, but I'm ready." "Its okay. I'll be there with you. Don't worry." "I won't." Sarah kissed Tahu's cheek and put the Mask of Time on. The world began to spin and then both Sarah and Tahu saw something that would change Sarah's life forever.

Before them, was a 3 year-old girl, lying in a pool of blood crying. In front of her stood a woman, about 33, holding a whip, "You've been a bad girl Sarah! You shouldn't have done what you did!" "Mommy stop! Please!" "No. hahaha." Tahu held Sarah close as they watched the little girl get beat. Sarah turned her head away and they teleported to a different time. This time the girl was 4, and she was hiding in a closet, "Get out here you little bitch. Its time for your punishment." The girl began to cry as her mother opened the closet, "There you are. Come on out." "No Mommy please don't." Sarah closed her eyes as she listened to the little girl's cries. Tahu was filled with rage as he watched Sarah's mother beat her. Finally, they warped to a different time. This Time Sarah watched as the girl, who was now 5, fell into the land of Metru-Nui. Sarah gasped and watched as the girl was chased across the land by the Vahki. Sarah felt Tahu's arms tightened around her waist. The two of them were finally warped back to their own time.

Sarah fell to her knees, as she changed for the last time. Tahu watched as black armor covered Sarah's neck and lower legs. He picked up Sarah's mask and placed it on her face. Sarah glowed for a few seconds and then the light began to fade. Tahu bent down next to Sarah and looked her over. She was beautiful. Sarah had black armor everywhere on her body. She had a silver gauntlet on each arm that had a small axe on the end. Her mask looked like Pohatu's and Onua's put together, and she still had her sapphire blue eyes. Tahu lifted her into his arms and carried her to the couch. Sarah looked at Tahu and smiled, "Tahu, I love you." "And I love you. You're very beautiful Sarah." "Thanks." Tahu leaned down and kissed Sarah on the lips. She moaned and wrapped her arms around Tahu's neck. He deepened the kiss and pulled Sarah into a sitting position. They broke off and Tahu kissed down her neck, "Tahu…" Tahu stopped and looked at Sarah. She smiled and hugged him, "Sarah, stay with me." "I will." Tahu kissed her cheek and held her close. Sarah leaned against Tahu and closed her eyes, "Tahu, what are we going to do now?" "Get some rest and then find the others." "Fine with me." Tahu smiled and nuzzled her neck. Sarah sighed and fell asleep against Tahu's chest. Tahu smiled and lifted Sarah into his arms. He carried her to his bed and laid her down on it. He closed his curtains before laying down next to her.

Sarah awoke the next morning feeling fully refreshed. She turned to face Tahu, who was smiling at her, "Good morning Tahu." "Good morning. How are you feeling?" "Much better." "Good." Tahu pulled Sarah closer and kissed her. They broke away and Sarah rolled out of bed, "What's up?" "I'm going somewhere today. I'll be back later." "Just be careful." "I will." Tahu stood and hugged Sarah. They shared a kiss and Sarah left. Tahu sighed and went to the Kini-Nui.

Sarah smiled as her boat neared Metru-Nui. Today she was going back to her old home. Sarah's boat reached the shores of Ga-Metru and she got off. She then headed for Ta-Metru. The once beautiful city was covered in vines and many buildings had fallen. Sarah went straight to her old home and went in. Nothing had changed. She went to the bedroom and looked around. In the corner, she saw Lhikan's swords. Sarah swallowed and picked up one of the swords. She fingered it and held it close, "Sarah" " Who said that?" Sarah stood and turned around. In front of her stood Lhikan, only he was slightly transparent," Lhikan?" "Yes It's me. Sarah, you're a toa." " Yes. When you gave me your powers, it gave me the power to change." "I am proud of you, Sarah. I only wish that I could have lived." "I wish that too." Sarah leaned forward and reached a hand towards Lhikan. Lhikan grasped it and pulled Sarah into a hug. Sarah held onto Lhikan and began to cry, "Sarah, its okay. There was nothing you could do. You were young." "I know. I just wish that I could of done something." "Don't blame yourself. Sarah, I must go now but know this. Makuta has a Toa with him. She has been sent to attack Ta-Koro. You must go protect your home and people."" You all ways were like my father you know."" I love you Sarah. Now go, protect Ta-Koro." Sarah nodded and left.

Tahu slammed into the wall of a hut, nearly destroying it. He groaned and looked at his attacker. She was tall and lean, with yellow armor and blue eyes. She smiled an evil smile and looked at Tahu, "You know, your pretty cute." Tahu growled and tried to stand but the girl blasted him again with another lightening bolt. The girl moved to attack Tahu again, but she was attacked by Sarah, "Who the hell are you?" "Sarah. And you are?" "Louise. Well it was fun attacking your village, but I have to run." With that Louise teleported. Sarah ran to Tahu's side, "Are you okay?" "Yeah but my leg hurts." "Well lets get you to Turaga Vakama." "All right but first things first." Tahu pulled Sarah closer and kissed her.

Pohatu growled as he watched Tahu kiss Sarah. He had wanted Sarah but Tahu had taken her. Gali was already going out with Kopaka. Well Pohatu was going to have Sarah whether Tahu liked it or not.

Makuta smiled as Louise returned, "How did it go my dear?" "Everything was going great until that black toa showed up." "Don't worry. You'll destroy the village soon enough." Makuta pulled Louise close and kissed her.