Sàraich's eyes gleamed with malice as she found what she was looking for and, remembering what Lariska had told her and Farran, jabbed her fingers sharply into the muscle. She then squealed as Gearan's eyes rolled up and he collapsed bonelessly to the ground drawing startled exclamations from the other hunters as she scrambled to her feet and threw herself at the one holding her sister.
At the same moment, Anuenue had finally knocked Bruideil out and then activated her mask redecorating him and the group of Dark hunters in lurid hues of pink, lilac and neon orange. Wincing as the second twin continued to assault him, her small fists pummelling his waist and thighs, Méirle and the other Dark hunters looked in disgust at the hues they now wore and conceded they were out numbered and maybe taking their chances with the Shadowed One was the better option.
Slowly bending down, Méirle carefully set Farran on the ground as Sàraich continued thumping him then stepped back from the pair as Sàraich turned her attention to her sister though she continued glaring at the Dark hunters as the Toa moved forward to cover them.
When Aili scooped Farran up, Sàraich left off glaring at the Dark hunters and peered up at her, concern in her eyes, "Is Lanna gonna be ok?"
"She will be little ones. But for now let's get you away from here." the orange hued Toa commented before chuckling when Farran stirred and mumbled, "No, wanna see them leave first." Glancing at her, Aili frowned at the bruising she could see, "Alright, but then you both are going straight to the hospital." As she spoke, Lerihua scooped Sàraich up, and nodded when she lent against him, her arms sneaking around his neck.
"Time to kick out the trash. And if they're lucky those colours may fade before Lariska sees them." the Turaga of Colour commented, her eyes still showing the signs of her rage as she smiled coldly at the group of Dark hunters.
The group glanced at one another, their expressions telling the Toa that they knew full well the hues they now wore wouldn't fade until the Dark huntress had seen them, her and every other Dark hunter currently on Odina.
With the Toa and Turaga following them, the Dark hunters slunk back to where their boat was moored. As she walked beside Reshana, the Turaga of Colour wore a grim smile, making her friends wonder just what she'd cooked up with her shadow twin.
When the boat came into sight, delighted giggles came from Farran and Sàraich at the sight of Anuenue's shadow twin standing on the wheelhouse roof of the now lime green, azure and cerise vessel. Leaping from the boat, the shadow twin nodded to her real self, smiled at the twins then vanished into the shadows, "Just as well it's not Lariska's boat isn't it." Anuenue commented dryly as Reshana, Tahu, Ignika and Ferinus hustled the Dark hunters onto the garishly coloured boat.
"We'll return and then..." Méirle started to bluster only to bite his tongue when the rainbow hued Turaga's eyes flashed full red as a low growl escaped her and she used her Mahiki to switch to her Hordika form. Scrambling after the other Dark hunters, he fumbled for the rope and untied the boat while Gearan and Snaig quickly started the engine and Milltear beat Bruideil to the tiller.
Soon after, the Toa, Turaga and twins watched as the boat pulled out from where the Dark hunters had berthed and sped away from Ta-metru. Waiting until they could no longer see it, the Toa took turns hugging Sàraich and Farran.
Letting out a sigh, Anuenue suddenly grinned, "I'll ask Rionna's shadow twin to 'visit' Odina and scribble down what happens. Now let's get you over to the hospital, Gali just said Lannair's fretting about you."
"Want Lanna." Sàraich replied from Lerihua's arms, "And don't wanna be a Dark hunter." Farran mumbled her agreement as several shadow twins appeared and everyone prepared to be led into the shadow realm. Anuenue and Tahu shared a glance then closed their eyes and let the shadow twins guide them.
Several minutes later, those carrying the twins gently rested them on a bed near to where several healers were tending to Lannair. The peach/light gold Turaga was clinging to Uil'-ic who was gently whispering reassurances to her as she shook, her gaze focused on something only she could see.
"Lanna, Farran and Sàraich want to snuggle with you." the dark ocean blue healer murmured once Slàna, Càil and Tairsgeir finished checking the youngsters and had applied compresses to their bruises. "Th-they are safe? D-d-despite my failure to protect them?" Lannair whispered, her gaze darting up to meet Uil'-ic's before darting anxiously around the well lit room and coming to rest on the bed where the twins sat.
A sob escaped the peach/light gold Turaga and had Uil'-ic not steadied her would have fallen from the bed in her haste to reach them. "Lanna wanna hug." the twins cried, reaching for the weeping Turaga as Uil'-ic scooped Lannair up and set her between Farran and Sàraich. Stepping back, she and the others watched as the twins nestled tightly against Lannair, then shared a glance and smiled when Lakino entered carrying a tray of steaming hot chocolate, guessing rightly that the drinks had been doctored.
After settling the sleeping trio so that Farran and Sàraich were comfortably resting against Turaga Lannair and her arms were around their shoulders, Lakino shooed everyone from the room and softly closed the door. "They'll sleep until mid-morning and I used Nuju's sleeping draught to ensure they don't have nightmares."
"Thank you Lakino and I'm certain that everyone else would appreciate a light dose in their chocolate. I know I would, if only to calm me down." It was then the healers noticed that the rainbow hued Turaga's eyes still had traces of red flecks shimmering in their depths.
"Sis, you'd put a mother muaka to shame." Gali chuckled softly as the sky-blue healer nodded and went to have a word with Acirru, Anuenue smiled in reply, "To those who would harm the ones I love, I'm Karzahni incarnate."