Everyone the Toa Nuva and the thirteen Matoran gawked at Shiva. Toa of Darkness... was it possible? Could they trust her? How do they know she doesn't work for Makuta... if he was alive that is. Badru and Dustin only blinked.

"What?" Shiva asked, breaking the uneasy silence.

"We just never thought that there could be a Toa of Darkness..." Takanuva said quietly. Shiva smiled kindly.

"It's understandable. I mean, Makuta is the Master of Shadows and all." Dustin stated. She sounded so scientific when she said it. "You don't have to trust Shiva, we don't, but she comes quite handy at times."

"What do you mean you don't trust me?" Shiva shrieked at Dustin. Badru smiled. It was quite predictable. Shiva and Dustin never really trusted each other, only because of who they were, not because of their elements. But lately, after Jiro had left Avalon Nui, they two seemed to fight more about Shiva's element more than anything. And this was no exception. Luckily, the rest of the Toa Nuva, the Turaga, and Bechira arrived before the two Toa Jumi could really get into their fight.

"Shiva, Badru, Dustin!" Bechira gasped. Her three friends smiled at her. Tahu, Gali, and Kopaka looked at the three Toa Jumi.

Not long after everyone was talking amongst themselves. Shiva, Bechira, Gali, and Dustin talked quietly away from the rest of the group.

"So, we are the only female Toa. You two are Toa Jumi. I am a Toa Nuva. And what about Bechira?" Gali asked. Shiva shrugged.

"All we know of Bechira is she is the Chosen." Dustin answered. "She won't tell us anymore than that."

"Yes, and it's for a good reason, too." Bechira said timidly.

"What would be that reason." Shiva acknowledged.

"Well, it's kind of hard to explain." All three of the others looked at her. "You see, I come from another time and all." None of them said anything as they waited for the young one to continue. "I have a few other friends, and myself, who are known as Rebel Toa. We are called that because we are young. I wish I could tell you more, but I promised before I left I would not tell anymore than I just have."

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Makuta growled. How could he have let them escape? He looked around the room, his eyes stopping upon a statue of a young woman. She looked as if to be in her teens. He smiled. Calling forth his up-most vigorous powers, he brought her to life.

"Welcome." he said, his dark voice rumbling in the silent darkness.

"I am glad to be here." she said. Makuta looked her over. Her hair fell to her chin and was blacker than his heart. Her eyes like those of an albino's. Skin like fresh snow upon a frozen lake. Her outfit was a pair of jeans, a black tank top, and some low cut converse. Her face was oval shaped, and her body was thin, not stick-like way. A sweet, nice smile lay upon her face. She made up for her thinness, with her height; she was at least 6 ft. She looked as if you touched her, she would break.

"What is your name?"

"Adrian of Chicago, Illinois. I am the Guardian of Time."


Hmm... I wasn't sure if I should add Adrian in this chapie or not... so I did anyway. Well I'm leagaaly downloading a few things... I am soooooooooooooo bored! I think I'll start working on the next chapie!