"Come on sister, I'm sure Solis wouldn't want you to be unhappy." Amaya whispered after she'd listened to what Reshana had told Kokua and Anuenue.
"Yeah, you're right, I can just picture her scolding me for not joining in." Reshana chuckled, brushing the last few tears away, while she Anuenue, Kokua and Amaya headed back to the party.
"Hey look." Kokua commented as we followed our sisters, pointing to the stage, Malie was sitting on the edge watching everyone, as he ran his fingers over the flute.
Reshana quietly nodded when Turaga Matau asked if she'd join him, Onewa and Nokama for a chat while Whenua took Anuenue's arm, then walked over to the seats near where Kela was giggling at a joke Kewe'd just told her.
"How do you feel now, sister?" he asked passing her a beaker, Anuenue sipped the fruit juice then smiled, "I'm getting used to what has happened." she murmured, watching Lewa place the final coloured sphere in position, then realized Whenua was holding something out to her.
Gazing at her dichroic glass pendant stunned, Anuenue listened as Whenua told her where it had been found, then gave him a hug before putting it on.
By now they'd been joined by Lakino and Kaike, who'd come to see how Kela was, puzzled, Anuenue asked what had occurred, when Whenua finished telling her he was stunned to see the air around her turn deep red.
"Er... Turaga?" a whisper broke into the haze of outrage which Anuenue was bringing under control, blinking she realized she was worrying her friends and brother, embarrassedly she glanced at Whenua as the air around her paled to pink.
Cautiously Kaike rested her hand on Anuenue's arm while Whenua glanced around making sure no-one else had noticed, most of the matoran and Toa were over by the makeshift stage, while Kokua was chatting with Ahonui as they watched the butterfly flock settled down to roost.
Still blushing, Anuenue sipped her drink, then murmured an apology before she placed the beaker down, "Shall we go over to the stage and see who wants their colours changed?" Turaga Anuenue commented as she lent back slightly, glancing at Whenua, Kela, Kaike and Lakino.
"Can we pick what colours?" Kela asked, as Kongu and the others started playing again, Anuenue smiled, feeling my out rage vanish, "Of course, what colours would you like?" the rainbow hued Turaga asked gently, shifting closer to where Kela was sitting, her broken leg propped up.
Kela blushed slightly, glancing over to Turaga Whenua, then whispered softly to Anuenue who chuckled as she activated her mask, slowly Kela's mid/dark blue colours turned to palest blue/leaf green, Kewe whistled stunned, causing Kela to giggle.
Rahal nearly dropped the beakers he was bringing over, "Wow you look stunning." he murmured, blushing nearly as much as Kela was, "Is this colour-change permanent?" Kewe asked curiously, as Turaga Anuenue left where she was sitting and weaved her way through the happily chatting matoran, altering their colours as she passed.
"No it's only temporary." Anuenue laughed changing Matoro's blueish silver and white for pale yellow/orange.
As Matoro looked at the colours he'd turned, nearly dropping the cake he held, there was a stifled snigger from Kopeke, who was now a rich blue/silver.
Glancing at those around him as they chatted happily about what colours they were now, Matoro shrugged, smiled then flicked a piece of the cake at Kopeke, who replied with a very juicy piece of fruit.
Ducking it with ease, Matoro was about to respond with the rest of the cake when a startled yelp came from behind him while Kopeke turned pale, Matoro looked around to see Anuenue standing there covered in the remains of the fruit.
Stunned silence swept through the matoran nearby, while Turaga Nuju choked on his drink and Anuenue looked at the sticky mess that was sliding down her front.
A soft chuckle came from Anuenue which quickly grew to laughter as she scooped up the largest bit of fruit and wiped it over Kopeke's now rose coloured mask.
Weaving through the laughing matoran, Gali and Reshana offered to help their sister clean up, while Nuju had finished choking and was staring at the rose pink form of Kopeke as he shuffled his feet, embarrassed.
"It's alright brother," Anuenue murmured to Kopaka as she, Gali and Reshana went over to the tower, glancing back to where Kopeke had been joined by Nuju, who seemed to be struggling to hide his amusement, as the other matoran returned to their merry making.
"I'll just let him think the colour's permanent." she laughed as they walked past Turaga Dume, Vakama and Whenua.
"Where's Axonn, I haven't seen him for a while." Reshana murmured, as Anuenue finished cleaning the last bit of fruit off and dried her mask.
"I overheard Turaga Onewa and Nokama talking about him. He's up on the observation platform meditating." Gali replied as they heard someone approaching, glancing around Reshana smiled, "It's alright Malie, we won't be long."
Malie grinned then gestured, Turaga Anuenue laughed, "What colours would you like?" she asked joining him, he shyly patted her arm and glanced up. Smiling, Anuenue activated her mask and temporarily changed his colours to match hers, delighted Malie hugged the rainbow coloured Turaga, before 'asking' Anuenue what colours she'd change to.
"Oh I've got something else planned," she laughed gently, as they were joined by Axonn, "Would you like to see?" Malie nodded excitedly, then watched as Turaga Anuenue switched masks and activated her Mahiki.
When the glow faded, Reshana, Axonn and Malie looked at the figure standing there smiling at them, while Gali laughed and hugged her sister. After hugging Gali, Anuenue crouched down and smiled at Malie as he curiously reached out to touch her top, "Want to see my Toa form." she whispered, Malie nodded, still fascinated by the strange figure there in front of him.
Everyone glanced around as Wotzit came out the conference room where he'd gone for a nap with Makeo, and rushed over to them, delighted to see his 'pack leader' again, 'Sherrie' laughed and hugged him tightly before shifting back so as not to spoil the surprise for the rest of the Toa Voya
"Do you think Malie will give us a tune?" Bomonga asked Sheranu as they, Kualus and Iruini watched him head after Gali, Reshana and Turaga Anuenue, "Yes, it'll be interesting to hear what song-tune he'll play." Sheranu replied then grinned as Lewa joined them on the wall top.
"Did you see-hear what happened to Kopeke?" he laughed passing some cake to them, glancing up at those sitting on the wall as they burst out laughing, Dume and Norik chuckled, then wandered over to Dalu, Kazi, Jaller and Nixie were chatting about Wotzit and Wanimua.
"This is an amazing place, Turaga." Kazi murmured, he was about to ask where Turaga Nuju was, when Suna quietly asked if he'd join her, glancing up Kazi was stunned to see her colours were now cream with a vine like design in mid green curling around her body and mask.
Both blushed as Dalu chuckled, then Kazi took Suna's hand and they vanished into the crowd, "Come on Turaga, let's join them." Dalu laughed, catching Dume's hand and tugging it, feigning reluctance Dume allowed Dalu to lead him into the dancing matoran and Toa, while Norik sniggered, then moved into the dance with Nixie.
"I think Dume's been hoping someone would do that." Vakama laughed, as he, Gaaki and Hahli reached Jaller who grinned, "I was thinking the same." he replied, admiring the turquoise/pale gold colours Hahli now wore, "Turaga Anuenue's been having fun." Hahli giggled, then glanced across the arena towards the tower where Gali, Reshana, Axonn, Malie and Turaga Anuenue were talking.
"I think it's time we heard you play." Reshana murmured to Malie, as everyone rejoined the party and Anuenue finished brightening the matorans' colours.
Onewa glanced around to where Nuju was still looking at Kopeke, a wry smile on his mask for all to see, "It's good to see you enjoying the party, brother." he commented, sitting beside Nuju, Matoro sniggered as Nuju replied, then translated, "He still hasn't twigged the colour isn't permanent yet."
Onewa chuckled, then they glanced up at the sky, watching the northern lights beginning to grow in intensity, feeling someone sit beside him, Nuju shifted up slightly not taking his eyes from the night sky display, "It's amazing." Aikane murmured softly to Nuju who nodded, whistling quietly in agreement.
Malie glanced up at Reshana and nodded then made his way over to the stage where Kongu and the others were just finishing their final number, then they jumped off the stage bowing to everyone.
Vira grinned when Malie reached him and gestured, "Of course, go ahead." he replied, then gave Malie a boost onto the stage, self-consciously Malie scrambled up and made his way over to the centre of the stage.
Turning to face the arena he swallowed hard as he realized how many were there then closed his eyes and thought of Solis, "Where ever you are my closefriend this is for you." Malie lifted the flute up and began playing.
The first few tunes were missed by most, but everyone stilled to listen as Malie played a few more tunes then launched into Solis's favourite tune, the sweet notes swept around the arena before soaring into the night sky.
xXx
In the realm where the spirits of those who'd fulfilled their destinies rested, Nahele was watching the party on Metru Nui with several Toa and matoran, "I wonder what Malie will play?" Alani mused glancing at Phira and Atinu.
Namis chuckled, "Let me." then touched the image slowly the quiet music grew clearer, "Nice one sister." Nahele commented, smiling at the pale turquoise Toa knelt beside Atinu.
As the music rang out over the spirit realm, a Ga-matoran spirit paused in her conversation then turned and raced over to where the Toa and matoran sat.
"Easy Solis, there's room for all." Namis smiled at the breathless matoran, as she skidded to a halt Atinu caught Solis's arm to stop her falling over.
Solis wasn't the only one who was hurrying to join those watching Malie's performance, leaving Turaga Lhikan watching bemused, Turaga Reòta joined Solis as she watched her closefriend playing her favourite tune.
"I wish I could let him know I heard him playing." Solis whispered brushing tears away when Malie finished playing and was being applauded by everyone in the arena.
Turaga Reòta nodded resting his hand on her shoulder, "I know what you mean," he softly replied as the image showed Malie being carried through the crowd on Vira's and Tamaru's shoulders.
Unseen by the spirit Toa, Turaga and matoran, the Great Spirit had been listening, then smiled enigmatically before silently making a suggestion to Turaga Reòta to invite Solis for a walk.
xXx
Malie finished playing, lowered the flute and looked curiously at the silent crowd, slowly everyone began applauding before Vira and Tamaru jumped onto the stage, lifted Malie onto their shoulders and jumped back into the crowd.
Carrying Malie they headed over to where their new friends had gathered during the last tune Malie'd played and were still hugging.
Letting Malie down, Vira and Tamaru joined the others as the band from Onu-metru started their set, then joined the dancing partnered by Rinia and Eilek.
Lakino was making her way over to where Gali and Reshana were chatting with Lewa, Kopaka and Takanuva when her hand was caught by Roclas and he walked beside her, they were passing their new friends who were watching Turaga Anuenue, Amaya and Kokua as they pulled strands of colour from the air before giving them to the matoran
"It's amazing when they do that." Roclas murmured, then grinned as Turaga Anuenue switched masks activated her Mahiki and shifted to her original form.
"So that's what Sherrie looks like." Tein'a commented stunned, as his friends and brothers shifted closer to find out what the strange designs on her arms were.
Malie silently laughed at Lerihua's expression, then patted 'Sherrie's' arm and gestured, laughing 'Sherrie' nodded, then her face glowed as she activated her Mahiki again and the glow covered her form altering it again.
Several stunned whistles went up as the glow faded showing Anuenue's Toa form, then there was a thud as Hakinu sat down and missed the seat, stifling her laughter, 'Toa' Anuenue gave Hakinu a hand up then much to his embarrassment, she hugged him tightly.
As the Toa Voya stood there staring fascinated at Anuenue's Toa form, Amaya came over to hug her, delighted to see her sister's Toa form again.
Hakinu was still blushing when Anuenue resumed her proper form and switched masks, she then giggled before swapping his garnet colours for a fiery red with gold flame designs over his armour.
Reshana and Tein'a were next, she was now the colour of sea foam with a wave like design in a deep blue on her armour, while Tein'a's colour was the shade of blue only seen in the hearts of icebergs and there were platinum coloured lightning flashes over his armour.
Turning her attention to Sheranu, Ferinus and Lerihua, Anuenue winked at Malie, who grinned eager to see what colours she'd give his brother and friends.
Tahu and the others gathered to see what Anuenue was up to, having seen Aikane glance in hers, Gali's and Amaya's direction and giggle.
"Er..." Sheranu murmured, then whistled softly as his malachite hues shifted to the colour of peridot highlighted with copper leaf outlines on his armour, Lerihua chuckled then watched fascinated as bright diamond outlines in turquoise appeared over his armour while the rest of him turned pale terracotta.
Turaga Anuenue paused as she turned her attention to Ferinus, then smiled, as everyone watched curious small dots of a variety of colours in seemingly random patterns appeared over his body.
Nixie who'd joined Lakino and Roclas gasped amazed, "Turaga Anuenue's covered Ferinus in stars!" the astronomer exclaimed then to Ferinus's embarrassment she moved closer, blinking curiously, "I don't know these constellations." she added.
Before Anuenue could reply, Axonn scooped her up and whispered to her, she nodded as he set her down again, intrigued all the Toa and Malie watched as Turaga Anuenue looked up at Axonn then smiled as her mask softly glowed.
Slowly the Titan's colours shifted to deep purple/light metallic blue, after he'd admired her handiwork Axonn bowed to Anuenue, who blushed making the air around her glow pink.
"What about the other Toa?" a voice called from those who weren't watching the Ta-matoran band playing, "I caught-heard that Tahchi!" Lewa chuckled as his colours shifted to Kokua's, Gali's swapped with Onua's, Takanuva's with Amaya's causing her to giggle.
Tahu's fiery tones were swapped with Aikane's while Kopaka glanced at the earthy hues he now wore before looking at Pohatu's now ice white form.
Watching from the wall, the Rahaga then joined the rest of the Turaga who were applauding the Ta-matoran band who'd just finished their set to calls and whistles of approval from the crowd.
As they left the stage and rejoined their friends, several matoran led by Hahli, Jaller and Kongu began chanting for Kokua to sing, the chant spread, then blushing deeply Kokua spread her wings and flew onto the stage.
She was about to begin when Lewa landed beside the stage and placed Malie down, he glanced up at Kokua as he took the flute out and grinned as she nodded.
When the music of Malie's flute and Kokua's singing combined and swept around their friends, everyone listened amazed, unable to work out where Kokua's voice finished and Malie's flute began.
While Kokua and Malie continued to sing and play, several matoran bowed to the Toa, Turaga and Rahaga before heading towards the arena exit, "It is getting late." Pouks commented hiding a yawn, then grinned as Norik failed to hide his own.
Gali and Reshana after listening to Lakino had followed her over to the injured, "Time to show you something else the element we share can do." Gali explained to her young sister as their colours returned to normal.
Intrigued, Reshana watched as Gali formed a sphere of glowing water which she then cast over Tirari's broken arm, "Wow, that's amazing." Reshana murmured after the water had been absorbed into Tirari's arm and he'd removed the splints before thanking Gali, as he flexed his mended arm.
"Your turn, sister." Gali smiled as they joined Rahal, Lakino, Kaike and Kela, Reshana watched fascinated as the sphere of water she'd called into existence settle around then merge into Kela's leg.
"Incredible, I could sense the water mending Kela's leg." Reshana whispered stunned, watching as Lakino removed the splints and helped Kela stand up, Gali rested her arm around Reshana's shoulders and hugged her.
"Thank you Toa Reshana." Kela murmured happily, while shifting closer to the young water Toa and shyly gave her a hug.
While they chatted, Gali realized that though Reshana's colours had returned to light/mid lapis, the wave design was still decorating her armour and glowed softly in the sea foam colour Anuenue had turned Reshana earlier
"Sister did you do that?" Gali silently called to Anuenue, as Kela and Kaike insisted that Reshana should be their guest and started for the exit, "It wasn't me or Amaya." came the puzzled reply.
Turaga Anuenue then told Gali that the other Toa Voya's armour had retained some of the colour she'd decorated them with, "It's a gift from Father." Aikane murmured, glancing around from where she was chatting with Akara, Kai, Dalu and Macku while more matoran bid everyone good night.
By now Kokua and Malie had finished their duet and were sitting on the edge of the stage, enjoying the beakers of juice they'd been given, Tahu was chatting with Matau, Dume and Nokama then got Pohatu and Onua to go with him.
"What are our brothers up to?" Gali enquired as she rejoined Takanuva, Amaya and Lerihua while Ferinus, Anuenue, Nuju and Nixie talked about the constellations that Turaga Anuenue had decorated Ferinus's form with, "Not knowing these very well," Anuenue explained, gesturing to the star filled night, "I picked the ones I know best."
"They looked amazing, but what is the design on my armour now?" Ferinus asked, after Nixie had bid them good night and weaved her way through the thinning crowd towards the exit, pausing to listen to Tahu as he, Onua and Pohatu returned.
Looking closer at the design, Anuenue blinked surprised, "It looks like a rose, thorns and all." she murmured, gently brushing a finger over the one on his left shoulder, "It is an appropriate design, seeing that your mask power is plant control." Turaga Whenua said as he joined them.
Takanuva grinned at Gali, "Just setting up some tents, not everyone'll make it back to their homes tonight." as they wandered over to where Ferinus and Nuju were listening to Anuenue.
Axonn then went to examine the crystal orb, while Aikane joined the rest of the Turaga, after Macku and the others had left with several new friends.
"Good idea, most of the Le-matoran are still active." Gali laughed, pausing as Tamaru raced past them chasing Vira, both laughing about something.
"What are they up to?" Amaya wondered, when there was a yelp, followed by riotous laughter as Lewa came into view covered in the remains of several cakes splattered over his armour and a punch bowl was now sitting atop his Miru Nuva, while fruit juice trickled down his neck.
"Reshana's gonna be miffed she missed this trick-prank." Turaga Matau chortled as Nuju, Dume and Whenua lent against each other, shaking with silent laughter, while the rest of the Turaga and Aikane sniggered helplessly.
Lewa grinned removing the bowl from his mask then Gali called a small shower of rain into being and washed the sticky mess off her chuckling brother, "Thanks water-sister." Lewa smiled, moving to hug her.
"You could always get Kokua to tickle them." Kopaka commented, glancing over to where she and Malie were still sitting, noting Kokua's wings were half spread, quivering with suppressed laughter, as she tried not to give away Tamaru's and Vira's hiding place.
Malie was creased up with silent laughter as the Toa and Turaga came over to where he and Kokua were and rolled off the stage, only to be caught by Sheranu.
Activating his Matatu, Nuju lifted Vira and Tamaru from behind Kokua's wings, then glanced at Matau and Lewa as they smiled, "You've just won the task of clear-tidying up tomorrow with Kopeke." Matau chuckled as Vira and Tamaru groaned in mock disappointment, spoiling the effect by grinning broadly.
While Turaga Nuju set them down, I glanced over to where Axonn was still gazing at the crystal orb, then smiled as Sheranu chuckled at something Malie had signed, "Come on sleepyhead, we can sleep-rest in one of the tents with our mate-friends."
Bidding everyone pleasant dreams they, Tein'a, Hakinu, Vira and Tamaru headed to where the tents were pitched, "That's a good idea." Gaaki yawned, then she and the other Rahaga made their way to their quarters in the tower.
While the remaining Toa and Turaga chatted, Kokua jumped from the stage and came over to Anuenue, "Sister, I don't suppose you know how I grew wings?" glancing up at Kokua, the rainbow hued Turaga smiled.
"Let's go sit on the stairs." Turaga Anuenue replied, as they moved away from their brothers and sisters, she asked Kokua if she could remember anything between being lifted up by Avak and waking up in the room she'd found herself in.
"Bits and pieces," Kokua murmured, "Pain, movement and being made to drink something that tasted strange." she added quietly as they reached the stairs leading to the crystal orb, making themselves comfortable.
Anuenue nodded, clasping Kokua's hand she then began telling Kokua what she'd seen while she'd been without a mask, as Turaga Anuenue talked, Axonn having finished whatever he'd been doing silently moved to sit with her and Kokua, listening intrigued.
Settling on some blankets in the tent where he and Sheranu were, Malie noticed that all of the matoran there were already asleep, smiling at his brother as they both yawned, he snuggled into the blankets.
"Sleep well." Sheranu murmured as his eyes closed, Malie never responded as he'd already fallen deeply asleep.
xXx
Curious as to why Turaga Reòta had invited her to join him for a walk, Solis walked beside the Voya Nuian Turaga, quietly wondering where they were going.
A while later Turaga Reòta paused and smiled at Solis, "You go on, I'll catch up." he said smiling gently, puzzled Solis bowed and walked into the misty area they'd reached.
Watching her vanish into the mist, Turaga Reòta bowed deeply, then sat down to wait.
Slowly Malie opened his eyes then sat up wondering why he was spirit dreaming, glancing around curiously he was amazed to see that he was sitting in a grassy meadow with bright flowers dotted around.
"Oh it's beautiful." a soft whisper reached Malie as he sat there wondering what would happen, as he glanced around stunned a figure appeared from out the mist nearby.
Moving through the mist Solis was surprised when she emerged into the clear area it encircled, and gazed around amazed.
Sitting there stunned to see his closefriend again, Malie quickly picked the nearest flower to him as he scrambled up blushing.
When a sudden movement caught her eye, Solis gasped softly, then slowly walked over to where Malie stood, his mask deep pink and tears trickling down it.
Tentatively Solis joined Malie and for several minutes they just gazed at each other, then Malie shyly tucked the crimson flower into the side of Solis's mask above the leaf pattern.
"Oh Malie," she whispered as they hugged tightly before sitting back on the grass.
"I heard your playing, it was as stunning as ever." she added after a few minutes spent just snuggling, Malie gestured, asking if Solis knew where they were, then listened as she explained what Turaga Reòta had asked her to do.
'Where is he?' Malie 'asked' curiously as they gazed around at the meadow again, "Turaga Reòta told me to go on and he'd catch up." Solis replied, as she gathered some of the flowers up and began weaving them into a garland, Malie watched then brought out his flute and softly played while Solis began to sing along.
They finished at the same time and as Malie placed the flute away, Solis carefully fastened the garland around his neck, "How are you doing?" Turaga Reòta asked as he came to join them.
"There's no need to be formal." he added as Malie and Solis went to scramble up blushing, sitting beside them Turaga Reòta explained why they'd been brought here.
"Solis, your destiny has been delayed," Reòta said, "It has yet to be fully revealed." he added, gently hugging Solis as she brushed the tears that ran down her mask away, while Malie 'asked' a question.
"If there is a way, I don't know of it." Turaga Reòta replied softly, as both Malie and Solis yawned before cuddling closer together and falling asleep.
Standing up and bowing, Turaga Reòta nodded as the Great Spirit joined them, "Their destinies are intertwined." he murmured smiling, as Malie's spirit returned to his body, then Mata Nui lifted Solis up and the mist around them glowed.
xXx
"Energized protodermis! But I could have died." Kokua whispered shocked as Turaga Anuenue hugged her, then shifted over so Axonn could join them, "But you didn't, winged singer." Axonn smiled, resting his hand on Kokua's shoulder, she smiled up at him and nodded, "You're right." Kokua yawned, fluffing her wings slightly.
We sat quietly watching some of the remaining matoran make their way out of the arena, "That was the wildest party I've ever seen." Kokua murmured, as Kewe, Lomako, Acirru and Tahchi bowed to the Toa and rest of the Turaga.
"Wasn't it just." Axonn chuckled, giving her a hug, "Let's head over to the tower." Anuenue murmured, stifling a yawn as she stood up, nodding Kokua yawned again and they went to join the others.
"Do you think the Toa Voya will stay?" Takanuva asked Turaga Dume, as they followed Tein'a, Kopaka, Onua, Hakinu and the other Turaga, while Lewa, Ferinus and Lerihua chatted with Tahu, Gali and Pohatu, Aikane and Amaya quietly headed to their quarters.
Turaga Dume thought for a few minutes, as they all walked over to the tower then smiled, "I think it's a case of wait and see what the future holds." he replied, "Besides they'll need time to recover from what they've been through." Vakama added softly.
"Things may be calm-quiet now, but we must always be alert-wary." Matau commented, then yawned deeply, "That's true, brother." Nokama smiled, as Matau grinned sheepishly at the chuckles caused by his yawn.
The Turaga nodded to Kopaka and the others, as they went to their quarters, then Kopaka led his brothers to the Toas' quarters.
Lerihua noticed the others and Turaga were heading for the tower and nudged Lewa, who glanced around then grinned, "I'll show you where we sleep-rest."
"Is the rest of Metru Nui as fascinating as what we've already seen?" Ferinus asked as they walked beside Lewa, he chuckled and nodded, draping his arms over their shoulders, "With Vira's and Kongu's aid-help, I'll take you on a sky-high tour tomorrow." Lewa promised, leading the sleepy young Toa into their sleeping quarters.
Onua and Kopaka glanced up as they entered, Tein'a briefly opened an eye, smile then returned to sleep, while Hakinu finished fluffing up the pillows on the bed he'd picked.
"Sounds like fun." Lerihua yawned, settling on the bed Onua led him to, pulling a blanket over himself Ferinus smiled at his brothers, then slipped into a deep slumber.
Sitting on her bed in their quarters Amaya smiled as Aikane sat nearby, "Incredible party, and Malie's an amazing flute player." Amaya said as she got comfortable, Aikane nodded, "Yeah and when he and Kokua duetted, that was incredible." she replied, watching Amaya as she drifted off to sleep.
Quietly waiting for Kokua, Gali and Anuenue to join them, Aikane contemplated all that had occurred on Voya Nui and what the Great Spirit had imparted to her.
When the others came in she quietly talked with them as they settled and got comfy, then while Gali dimmed the last of the lightstones, Aikane closed her eyes and listened to her sisters falling asleep, after a while she relaxed and began to doze off.
While Tahu and Axonn approached the spare guest room, they were discussing what should happen with the blades Brutaka had carried, "He was honourable once, I'll speak with the Turaga about it." Axonn said, then smiled as Tahu said he'd ask amongst the Ta-matoran about repairing Axonn's great axe haft.
"Thank you, it'll be a great help." he replied as they entered the room, "Hmm, these beds are a bit short," Tahu mused, "But if several are pushed together, it should do." he grinned, switching to his Matatu then manoeuvring some of the beds into position while Axonn watched.
"Looks comfy," he commented as Tahu finished then switched masks while watching as Axonn carefully settled across the beds, "It's per..." he murmured, falling asleep mid sentence, Tahu smiled, covered the Titan with a couple of blankets and silently left.
Rejoining his brothers, Tahu quietly told Kopaka, the only one still awake, what Axonn had said as he settled on the bed next to Kopaka's, "Sleep well, brother." was his icy brothers' quiet response before both fell asleep.
"One, two, three, fou...Oh blast! I want to sleep."
Silent muttering reached Aikane as she hovered between awareness and sleep, opening her eyes, she quietly turned over to see the beds where Kokua and Anuenue rested.
Kokua was sound asleep, covered by her wings, switching her gaze to Anuenue, Aikane 'listened' to what was troubling her sister as she looked at her staff, "You're not alone, sister." Aikane softly whispered, switching to her Komau.
"Relax sister, lay back and close your eyes." Aikane soothingly repeated as her mask glowed, watching Anuenue until she was soundly asleep.
Deep in Keetongu's cavern, the Great Spirit silently moved towards the pile of moss Keetongu slept in and placed his hands over it, "You have been alone too long." a soft glow appeared in the heart of the moss and stayed there long after Mata Nui had withdrawn from the cavern.
Stirring as he slowly came out of the hibernation sleep, Keetongu could sense that there was someone beside him also stirring, opening his eye, Keetongu was stunned to see a being he hadn't seen since the Visorak horde ordered by Sidorak had destroyed his kind.
*Notegeku* he whispered, as she gently touched his face, *Keetongu* came her reply, as they shifted closer softly conversing in their own tongue, unseen the Great Spirit nodded then turned his attention to unfinished matters.
As the northern lights danced and flickered over the landscape of Po-metru, the Great Spirit stood in the tunnel at the entrance of the dark hunters former prison, silently he spoke to his brother, then shook his head turning away from the brightly glowing protodermis, "May the Great Beings help you." was all he said before vanishing from sight.
Reappearing beside the crystal orb, Mata Nui smiled as he 'listened' to Aikane's sleepy thoughts, "Sleep well, Daughter." he whispered, as the light around Him brightened and the Great Spirit departed.
Over the island there was hush, then in Ga-metru, along the shoreline, the dermis turtles began softly calling to each other as they left their secret haven and began feeding.
As dawn approached, Pelagia still half awake left her bed and wandered over to the window, sitting on a stool, she leaned against the window ledge and drowsily listened to the distant 'singing', drifting back to sleep her last thought was to let Gaaki know.
In Le-metru, the gukko birds began chattering and squabbling amongst themselves, curious as to where the matoran were, after a while Ka, Shiori and Aikel flew off towards the coliseum.
Talvi was the first in Ko-metru to awaken and headed over to the tallest knowledge tower, sitting on the bench on the observation platform he watched the suns rising, while reflecting on the party Talvi smiled, "It was nice of Turaga Anuenue to turn my colours to match the colours of the butterfly that sometimes accompanies Turaga Nuju."
Deep in the Onu-metru archives, the archive moles glanced at each other before cautiously leaving their hiding place and began hunting for protodites, keeping an eye out for any sign of those who used the archives.
At the coliseum, Wanimua finished preening, then peered at Makeo and Wotzit before jumping down from the window ledge and gliding towards the wall above the crystal orb.
Walking along the wall until he reached the area where the tents were, Wanimua fluttered down to the nearest one and poked his head around the flap.
Stretching as he woke, Malie turned over as he heard a soft chirp and smiled at Wanimua, before quietly getting up and glancing at his brother, leaving the tent Malie walked with Wanimua back into the arena.
Malie sat on the stairs and was thinking about his dream as he went to take his flute out, smiling he paused and lifted the garland of flowers up, they were still as fresh as when Solis had plucked them.
Wanimua chirped and began to sing, Malie listened then started to play along with him, they interwove song and flute together, happily enjoying each others company.
Back in Ga-metru, Pelagia rubbed the crick out her neck as she hurried to the nearest stretch of coastline, slowing down she then inched closer until she could get a clear view.
Pelagia watched thrilled as the dermis turtles swam, fed and basked in the sunlight, "Can't wait to tell Gaaki the turtle count is back on." she giggled softly, wriggling back slowly so as not to disturb the turtles.
Gali, Amaya and Kokua woke at the same time and quietly left their room, letting Aikane and Anuenue wake in their own time.
Joining their brothers, Turaga and Rahaga, they wandered outside to listen to Wanimua and Malie, Wotzit and Makeo close behind them, "That was a lovely wake up call." Nokama smiled, as those who'd slept in the tents joined them, Sheranu grinned at his smiling brother.
While the rest of the matoran gave Kopeke, Vira and Tamaru a hand tidying the remains of the party away, and several sorted the remaining fruit out and everyone had breakfast.
Not long after Aikane, Turaga Anuenue and Axonn joined them and as the tidy up continued, sat with the rest of the Turaga, Rahaga and Toa, Axonn listened as Hahli sat nearby with writing materials, and quietly talked about helping their new friends settle.
