Note: There is some romance in this one. So... yeah! smiles
The Matoran stepped into the dim lighting. She looked around cautiously. Things for her kind haven't been good since the Toa first arrived on the nearby island, Mata Nui, to the west. She pitied them. How little they knew of the truth. They are blinded by a false mirage they think as to be the truth.
"Lady Candelara," squeaked a little voice from the shadows.
"What is it?" the woman asked.
"You promise that as soon I am a 'friend' to the Chosen, you will free me of my curse?" Candelara walked to the young Matoran.
"Of course. Now go on back home." The little Matoran skipped off and out the door. "Our time will come." She looked at the statue that towered over her. It was a Toa. But unlike any of the other Toa, this one was evil. The mask looked like the Avokhii, but much more angular. The body was much more feminine as well. "Please come soon Toa Shiva." And, with that, she placed a small scroll by the statue's feet and left.
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He looked over the Matoran and sighed. Tahu Nuva was nervous about the decision he had just made: Not letting his fellow Toa and the Matoran hear the rest of the tale of Metru Nui. Kopaka had been pretty ticked. Onua, Lewa, Pohatu, and Takanuva had been disappointed. Gali, he couldn't tell. She had looked disappointed, but Tahu knew better then that. She was pleased by his decision. Hahli had asked a few questions, but he shook her off easily. The rest of the Matoran decided not to even bother doing anything about it... of course they knew Hahli would get some answers some how. Tahu knew it as well.
"Tahu?" a sweet voice called gently. The Toa of Fire turned to see who it was, though he hadn't needed to. For he knew it was Gali. The Toa of Water now looked at him in awe. "Nokama said I would find you here."
"Yes, I know..." The red Toa looked out towards the ocean.
"Beautiful, isn't it?"
"Hmm? What?"
"The ocean." She heaved a sigh. "I will miss looking at it..."
"..."
"What's wrong?"
"I feel like I made the wrong decision, that's all."
"Tahu... Tahu, you made the best one anyone could have made. You put another's feelings first. The rest of the Toa would have done that too. But they had been so curious about what was-- is-- the rest of the ta--"
"And let me guess, they sent you up here to get their answers."
"No. I came up here on my own free will. The other Toa know that." She sat down on the cliff. "Of all Toa, Tahu, they respect your decision."
"They... they do?"
"Yes. Kopaka was a little flustered, but thought about how hard it is to let Vakama tell another tale." She looked up at him, and patted the ground beside her. Tahu sat down. "We all know that making him tell them is like driving another spear through his heart..."
Tahu nodded. Of all Toa, Gali always knew what to say for anything.
"Sister, if all goes well when we travel to Metru Nui..."
"Yes...?"
"Well... Maybe... I don't know..."
"Tahu..." Gali sweetly smiled at him. "What ever it is--"
"I'm not sure I can wait."
"I wasn't going to say it can wait. I was going to say that what ever it is, the answer is yes."
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Jaller walked around Ga-Koro, remembering ever event that had taken place in every spot. A few young Ga-Matoran ran here and there, but any others, he did not see.
"Jaller!" He heard someone call his name and then felt a hug.
"Hi, Hahli." He returned the hug and pulled away, looking at his good friend. The Ga-Matoran had done a lot for him when he had been searching for the 7th Toa with Takua (who is now the 7th Toa Takanuva, to fully understand what happens please buy or rent Bionicle: The Mask of Light). He had also owed her his gratitude for taking care of his mask (um... I think this was when they were in Makuta's Lair, and Takutanuva brought Jaller back to life) while he was... absent.
"Can you help me?" Her eyes behind her Kaukau looked lovingly at him. Jaller smiled and nodded. "Common." She pulled him to her hut.
"Um... Hahli... what happened to your room?" He looked around the hut. There were a mere three boxes, two of which were filled. One box lay open. It was smaller than the others, but could hold much more.
"Jaller." Hahli walked over to the small box and began to put some of the smaller items into it. "Can you help me pack the last of my things?" She tossed a small bundle of cloth at him. He caught it and folded it nicely.
"Hahli, as soon as we get to Metru Nui... will it finally be our time?" the Ta-Matoran asked. Hahli blinked.
"Our time for what?" she looked at him, confusion in her voice. Jaller put the cloth in the box and kissed her on the forehead. Hahli blinked again, then smiled. She knew what he ment.
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Nuparu felt sweat drip down his mask. The last Boxor was almost done and would be ready to be transported to Metru Nui. Finished. He looked at his new assistant and smiled. She was gathering the tools that littered the floor. She noted that he was done and set the tools down in a heap in the corner.
"Thank you for your help, Fae." Nuparu said. She bowed her head slightly.
"It is my honor to have helped you today." she said quietly.
"Go on home. I can finish up in here."
"Thank you." And with that, she ran out of the door.
Nuparu shook his head. She was young and quick. Fae was also a good assistant. Her knowledge of his tools were amazing. But he guessed being Taipu's little sister didn't hurt it either. He looked around the room and put the tools back into their proper places. He heaved a sigh. He was done.