Journey Back to Metru Nui

Everything was set and ready for the travel back to the once great city, Metru Nui. All that was left to do, was gather all of the Matoran up in the boats. Their luggage and food had been put in the vessels yesterday. It was finally time to return home.

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Jaller skimmed the crowd, looking for Takanuva. He shuddered. This was were Makuta was defeated... in his very own lair. He spotted the Toa of Light watching some young Matoran play a little "kolhi" game. The Ta-Matoran dashed over to his friend.

"Takanuva, there you are! I've been looking for you. Toa Tahu is calling a meeting together." The Toa groaned. A few young Matoran giggled.

"Okay." the Toa of Light said. He looked at the small group of children. "I'll be back soon." They waved at him as he ran to see the other Toa.

Jaller looked at the Matoran.

"Walch uz Mwister Galler." a little Ko-Matoran said. Some others nodded and agreed instantly.

"Alright--" Jaller began.

"Jaller!" He heard his name. He turned to see Macku trudging towards him. She stopped two feet away. "Can you gather them up?" She nodded to the children. "We'll be heading out soon."

"Why me?"

"Because, Takanuva was supposed to be watching them, but he had to meet the other Toa. So, since you're here anyway, you are responsible for them... And besides you are the Captain of the Guard. It is your Duty to protect and care for all Matoran-- young or old."

"Fine, because it's my Duty, then." The Ga-Matoran smiled and ran back to the Turaga to let them in on all the data about sailing-- except Turaga Nokama of course.

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"'Bout time you got here." Tahu said to Takanuva.

"Sorry I was.. taking care of somethings for the Turaga." The Toa of Light shrugged. The Toa of Fire raised an eyebrow.

"Mind telling us why we are here, Brother?" Kopaka said.

"Yes, I do." Tahu snapped at the Toa of Ice. "...If something is to happen to any of us on the way there, it should happen to me..." Gali, Toa of Water, looked at Tahu.

"What do you mean?" she asked, her yellow eyes now filled with concern.

"There is a dark secret and I couldn't stand to tell any of you about it...until now."

"What are you strangtalk about, Fire Brother?" Lewa asked.

"The Toa Hordika... Vakama has said that I may share the tale with you..." The Toa nodded. And they were dismissed. Only Gali and Tahu stayed.

"Toa Hordika, right?... Nokama did mention them when I first arrived, but she was content on telling me any more than what they were called. I think I might know what happened." Tahu looked at her suspiciously.

"What other secrets have you been hiding, Sister?"

"I could ask you the same question. You know the whole tale, I only know who they are... Were our Turaga truly once part Rahi?"

"Yes... They were... How did you...?" Gali smiled sincerely.

"With wisdom comes knowledge of the mind. I am able to read them, Tahu, in case you have forgotten."

"Right... so you knew all along?"

"No... just a moment ago--when the other Toa were here-- I saw them in your eyes and knew what had happened."

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Hahli got on the boat. Five other Matoran followed. She looked at who they were; Jaller, Kopeke, Onepu, Tamaru, and Hafu.

"I don't like sailing." Hafu groaned.

"Well how do you think we feel!" Kopeke acknowledged.

"I don't mind sailing." Hahli stated, looking at him.

"You're a Ga-Matoran. You don't count." Hahli snorted.

" Well sailing isn't my favorite thing... but I like it every now and then." Jaller said, sensing the growing tension in the air. Kopeke glared at Hahli, who in her turn, stuck out her tongue at him. It was going to be a long trip.

Sorry if it's kind of short. I didn't have much time to type it. Sorry again.