Author's Notes: …Well this is rich. I've got three people who actually review (thx, btw), two of which are utterly confused and have no idea what's going on(:-/ …Not that I don't appreciate the fact that you're reading, but it'd be nice to have reviewers who actually get what's going on). Oh boy. But what can I do about it? Never expected too many readers in the first place. …But still. Like three? O.o

Yeah, okay… anyhow, I realize it's been some time since I last updated… yeah. Whatever.

Disclaimer: Don't own W.I.T.C.H. or Bionicle. I could include a nice long rant about it, but I don't think you'd want to hear it.

Jaller slammed his hand against the stone table. "Where is Garan?" he asked, not really expecting an answer from the three other Toa and five Matoran present. "He was supposed to have been here a half hour ago, at the very least."

Piruk rubbed his claws together, creating a high-pitched screeching voice that made everyone except Jaller wince. "Maybe we could go looking for him. The storm has subsided." he proposed.

Kazi frowned. "And risk losing someone else?"

Balta shrugged. "Well, do you have a better idea?"

Kazi didn't answer, instead turned his attention to Jaller.

The Toa Inika of Fire sighed. "Piruk has a point… but so does Kazi, for that matter."

Hewkii frowned and rested his arms on the table. "Wow, that helps, Jaller." he said sarcastically.

Jaller shook his head. "I'm just evaluating the situation, Hewkii. Do you have any ideas?"

Dalu looked at Piruk. "Well, you yourself said that the storm has subsided. Garan probably just got lost in the blizzard. He should be able to find his way back now… right?"

Jaller let out a frustrated cry and collapsed onto the table. "That's if he got lost. You're making assumptions, Dalu." he replied, his voice muffled.

Hewkii stepped forwards and placed a hand on Jaller's shoulder. "Personally, I think that we should go look for him. That's better than just sitting here, isn't it?"

Matoro, who was sitting on a small stool in the corner shrugged. "I guess so, Hewkii. You want to go?"

Jaller looked up at the Toa of Ice. "Wait, you think we could get Kongu to go find him telepathically?"

Balta looked down at his feet. "Kongu? I don't think that's such a good idea. Kongu has a tendency to find out more that he intends to with that out-of-control mask of his."

Hewkii raised an eyebrow at Balta. "Does he?"

The Ta-Matoran scoffed. "Yeah."

Okay, why Matoran-friends and Toa-brothers talking about Kongu? The Toa Inika of Air's voice resonated in everyone's mind. He didn't sound pleased at all. Balta winced.

Jaller waved it off. Nevermind that, Kongu. Where is-

Garan? Kongu finished his sentence for him.

Leaning down, Hewkii whispered in Balta's ear, "Maybe he does learn more than he's supposed to…" The Toa of Earth knew Kongu would intercept his message though.

Surprisingly enough, Kongu didn't react to Hewkii's comment. Forget Garan-friend for now. More important thing Kongu must tell.

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Judging from the voices, Cornelia concluded that there were now two beings on the other side of the stone wall, and they weren't getting along too well.

The sound of Zamors colliding with her wall began again. One of the spheres flew past her head. Like what are they doing?

With a wave of her hand, the stone wall fell over… on the Piraka.

"Argh!"

Turning to face them, she found that the wall was being held off the ground. The two Piraka were struggling to keep it up and thus avoid being crushed.

Her satisfaction dissipated when Reidak drilled his way through the rock while Avak pummeled it with his jackhammer. Within seconds, the wall had collapsed into smaller pieces, and both Piraka were standing there, undamaged.

Cornelia finally got a good look at Reidak. He had the same general basic body structure as Avak, except he was black with golden armor where Avak had silver armor. He had an evil look on his face. His most distinguishing feature, in Cornelia's opinion, was his third eye, placed on his forehead. He had clawed feet, unlike Avak, who possessed flat ones with two long toes. His dual weapon consisted of a buzzsaw with a drill on the other end.

The Earth Guardian glared at them. She still had no idea what they wanted with her, or even who they were. She wasn't the one who had initiated the fight.

Reidak took her glare with a harsh laugh, which sounded more like a cough to her. "Hey."

"Hey yourself! Is shooting at strangers some sort of tradition on this planet?"

Avak smirked. "Maybe. It is for me anyways."

Reidak scowled at him. "Who said you could talk?"

The Stone Piraka fell silent. He lowered his head and crossed his arms like a sulking six-year old who had just been reproached by his parents. He muttered something inaudible, which Reidak didn't ignore. The Earth Piraka purposely stepped on Avak's foot, causing his to draw back his leg.

"Oh, sorry, did I do that?" sniggered Reidak, apparently finding the situation amusing.

Avak responded by smacking Reidak's chin with his Zamor Sphere Launcher.

Reidak staggered back, clutching his face. "Owowowowow, that was uncalled for!" he exclaimed. Jumping on the other Piraka blindly, he initiated a wrestling match.

Cornelia just watched them wide-eyed and confused. In the space of a second, both Piraka had forgotten her to wrestle each other. "Okay…" And she sure didn't like being ignored, even though her being noticed would result in her being blasted or something of the sort.

Reidak pinned down his opponent and tried to stick his drill into Avak's eye. The other Piraka moved his head just it time and wriggled his right arm free. He smacked Reidak with his jackhammer in an attempt to get the big brute off him.

Cornelia observed their battle uncertainly. One moment, Avak would gain the upper hand, but Reidak was a stubborn one and would smack him down again. The tall blonde stood there, trying to make a decision. Wait and see who wins, or run away while I have the chance? These two make no sense whatsoever…

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Hahli nodded uncertainly. She was just lost now. "Wait, wait, backtrack here. Wasn't Cedric the snake guy?"

"Yeah, but then the Oracle guy went and took his powers and sent him to Earth for 'rehabilitation'."

"Oh. Okay." She shrugged.

Hahli!

He jumped to her feet. Kongu?

Yes! Quick-find Hakann! Hakann-oh. Water guardian with you?

Uh… Hahli frowned. Kongu could get annoying with his 'you-can't-hide-anything-from-me-anymore' attitude. She was sure she wasn't the only one who thought Kongu was better off without that mask. Yeah, it was useful, but there were times when people just wanted to chuck Kongu off a cliff.

…Kongu not go chuck off high-cliff.

Irma meanwhile, was waving at Hahli. "Hello? You still with me?"

"Uh, yeah. It's just that Kongu-you know who Kongu is, right?"

The Water guardian thought for a moment. "Oh wait!" she exclaimed, her face lighting up. "He's that weird telepathic guy you told me about, right?"

…What Hahli tell Guardian? reproached Kongu, sounding really hurt.

Sorry, Kongu. But what were you saying about Hakann?

Oh, Hakann-bully got Fire Guardian! said Kongu, getting back on topic. On Valmai.

Irma's eyes widened when Hahli repeated Kongu's message. "One of those Piraka got Tara? Oh man…"

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Will didn't really understand what was happening. But when the bigger guy with the menacing expression, Thok, attacked the smaller angry guy, Garan, she just knew she had to interfere.

Blasting him into a snow bank had protected the Matoran, who was by then staring at her in awe, from danger.

Thok had clambered back onto his feet with noteworthy speed. "Why you-! Ahh!" He then flipped over the weapon he was holding. "You want to fight? Fine!"

When he pronounced those words, Will knew she was in for it. Wow, not even an hour on this planet, and you've already made enemies. Great social skills, Will.

The tip of his ice gun began glowing a faint blue. She prepared herself to counter the laser that she knew would be coming out of the ice gun at any moment now.

Just as he was about to fire, a black blur tackled him, causing him to aim and blast the ground. Garan.

"Argh! Get off me, puny Matoran!" he screamed. Smacking the Matoran, who was clutching onto his right arm with the Zamor Sphere Launcher, he cursed. He could have easily fired a Zamor at Garan, but if the Matoran had the reflexes to let go, he would have just ended up shooting himself, which he really didn't want to do.

Garan held on, his eyes clenched shut. He couldn't, mustn't let go. Willpower. That was just about the only weapon he had against these Piraka, and he wasn't about to lose it.

It wasn't enough though. Thok jerked his arm so sharply; he almost dislocated it, but also sent Garan flying off his arm. The Onu-Matoran landed on his back, right in front of the Piraka.

"Hey, you leave him alone!"

Thok lifted his head to Will. He sneered. "Or you'll do what exactly?" He kicked at the Onu-Matoran. "I'm the boss over here."

Garan cried out suddenly, startling both Will and the Piraka. "Kongu!"

Thok lowered his gaze to the dazed Matoran. "What? Did I give you a concussion or something?"

Will blinked. "Kongu? Who-What is that?"

Garan didn't answer. He just sat there, staring into space with his yellow-green eyes. He wasn't yanked out of his absent state until Thok kicked him again.

"Oof!" he grunted as he fell back. He was fully covered in snow by then, and looked somewhat like a cross between an Onu and a Ko-Matoran. But it didn't seem to bother him in the slightest as he muttered, "What are you doing, Kongu?"

The Keeper of the Heart was more than confused. Okay. So… this guy I met a short while ago is being beaten up by some other guy, and he's talking to thin air. Right. Man, I hate adapting to new dimensions…

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Hahli felt her Kanohi jabbing as she approached Mount Valmai. Okay, okay, I get it… The volcano towered before her. It was an impressive figure, and looked like it was about to erupt at any given moment. She stepped on a rock and pushed off it.

Shortly behind her, Irma was trying to keep up. "Slow down, would you? We're not running a marathon here!"

The Toa Inika sighed and slowed to a slight jog while she waited for the Water Guardian to catch up. "Come on! What's taking?"

A distant voice laughed. "What's the matter? Ha! That'll teach you to mess with Hakann!"

The last word caught her attention, and she darted off again, leaving Irma struggling to negotiate a pile of rocks on her own.

She arrived at the scene. Hakann and the Fire Guardian were at some sort of standoff, except Hakann was laughing in glee and Taranee was doubled over, clutching her head.

Hahli pointed her weapon at the unaware Piraka and aimed. Wasn't that hard, since Hakann was just standing still. As she pulled the trigger, a green laser originating from the tip of her Hydro Harpoon hit Hakann's shoulder, sending him scrawling on the volcanic ground, and interrupting his mental blast, giving Taranee some time to breath.

The Piraka glared at her with hatred. "Toa!"

She didn't answer, just aimed another laser at Hakann, who had the reflexes to roll to his left, thus avoiding a well aimed blast which would have hit his head. The Piraka got lucky and found himself lying right next to the lava stream he had spotted a while ago. He reached and dipped his dual weapon in it, sniggering.

Hahli meanwhile had shot another charge at Hakann. The Piraka finished his reloading and got up in time to dodge.

"Hey, Hahli, would it really have killed you to wait another minute?"

Irma had caught up, and was glaring at her disapproving. The Water Guardian quickly spotted Taranee, and instantly forgot Hahli and rushed to her friend's side. "Tara!"

Hahli heard a fizzing noise and felt her mask tugging at her face. She moved her Hydro Harpoon in front of her head just in time to block a blast of molten lava. Another half-second and she would have been done for. The Kanohi Elda sure was useful in these situations.

Hakann growled at her and raised his weapon again. He never got the chance to shoot though, as at that moment a sudden gust of unnatural wind picked up and swiped the Piraka clean off his feet.

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Thok snarled at the Onu-Matoran. "Quit talking to yourself!"

Garan chose that moment to snap out of it. He looked up and smiled ever so slightly, making the Ice Piraka suspicious. "I'm not talking to myself. And you're in trouble."

The Piraka widened his eyes. "How so?" Thok reasoned with himself that the Matoran was most likely just bluffing, but there was still that tiny chance that he wasn't. And he seemed so sure of himself. His voice was brimming with confidence.

Garan's smile widened. "Turn around, Piraka." he said, with something that resembled mockery in his voice.

Thok hesitated for a brief moment before he turned on himself slowly. He almost regretted the action, for two Toa were facing him.

The first one was a Toa of Ice, with his white and pale blue complexion. He wore silver armor, and a silver sword was planted in the ground next to him. He held a Zamor Sphere Launcher, much like the one Thok owned, but upgraded. His had the capacity to hold more Zamors at once.

The other one, standing to the right of the first, was a Fire Toa, red and orange with gold armor. He also had a sword, except he was holding his and his was gold and jagged in a fashion that resembled flames. His left arm dangled limply by his side, a golden Zamor Sphere Launcher in hand.

The first one spoke. "Thok, I take it?"

The Piraka tensed. A Matoran was easy picking, but Toa were a different story. "That's my name. What do you want?"

The other Toa answered. "We want our Resistance Leader back, if you don't mind. Oh, not to mention, we also want you and your fellow Piraka, as you seem to like to call yourselves, off this island."

Thok chuckled nervously. "Well, then we might have a bit of a problem on our hands, gentlemen, because we have no intention of leaving any time soon. But, answer this other question for me: Are you in any way related to the other group of Toa who had arrived here a while ago?"

The Fire Toa clutched his sword tighter, whilst the Ice Toa widened his eyes and took a step back.

"I'll take that as a yes."

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Toa Inika Nuparu loved to fly. It was a new sensation for him, but he enjoyed every moment of it. He could understand why Kongu envied him. He allowed himself a small smile when he spotted Hewkii. He was struggling to keep up with Nuparu. But of course the Earth Toa was faster; he was flying.

They entered jungle territory, and Hewkii was soon concealed from Nuparu's view by the tall abundant, not to mention diverse, plant life in the region. There was no doubt in his mind that Hewkii saw him though. It was hard to not see a flying Toa of Earth.

Nuparu got there first. There on the middle of the plateau, two Piraka were wrestling each other whilst another figure stood there, slightly confused.

The Toa Inika smiled to himself as he slowly descended. The Piraka ignored him as he lost altitude. It was only when he had landed that Avak, who was pinned to the floor by Reidak, pointed at him and shouted, "Hey, it's a Toa!"

Nuparu smirked. "Yeah, and where do your ugly faces come from?"

Insulted, Avak pushed Reidak off. "You're one to talk, with that mask covering your face!"

He fingered his Laser Drill, frowning. "What, are you jealous because you can't fly? Well I'm sorry."

Reidak sniggered. "Can I break him? It's been a while since I've broken anything."

"Can it." countered Avak, crossing his arms. "You tend to break the important stuff."

Reidak snarled.

Nuparu shook his head. "Why don't both of you shut up?"

Avak took a step towards him and his eyes began to glow a dangerous looking red.

"Whoa, don't start without me, Nuparu!"

Author's Notes: (poking Kongu set) …Why the hell is his chest armor two different colours? Not to mention the feet. Meh, whatever. Just that I swear it's not supposed to be like that. But sure. It's kinda cool looking, if a bit weird.

ANYWAYS, I'm actually thinking of dropping this fic, both cuz of lack of inspiration, and lack of support. But I'm not too sure yet. I just might change my mind. Heck, I'm never sure about anything. :P