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(Le-Koro)
Jaller, Takua, and Pewku walk through the jungles of Le-Koro. The sounds of Guko birds echo through the jungle
"I hate the jungle. It's all sticky and full of..." Takua says before he is interrupted by a bug on his arm
Takua swats a bug on his right arm
"Bugs." Takua says
"How can you say that? It's incredible. Is there any place on Mata Nui where you do feel at home?" Jaller says
"I don't complain about Ta-Koro." Takua says
"But you wander off every chance you get looking for stories. What about your story?" Jaller says
"I don't have a story." Takua says
"Only cause you won't stand still long enough to make one. We all have a destiny you know." Jaller says
"You know me. Always different." Takua says
The trio soon comes across an Ashbear which roars startling them. The Ashbear swipes its claws at the trio, but they duck down avoiding the attack. Pewku flees from the Ashbear with Takua and Jaller on her back. The trio backs up toward a tree. Jaller gets an idea and climbs up the tree
"Keep him busy. I'm-" Jaller says before Takua interrupts him
"Running away and leaving me!" Takua says
"Just watch." Jaller says climbing the tree
The Ashbear stands against the tree and looks up toward Jaller roaring as he stands on a branch
"Toa Tahu does this." Jaller says
Jaller jumps off the branch and lands on the Ashbear's back. The Ashbear roars and attempts to throw Jaller off it's back, but Jaller manages to hold on. Jaller grunts as the Ashbear violently tries to throw him off. Suddenly, vines wrap themselves around all of the Ashbear's paws. The vines lift the Ashbear off the ground and Toa Lewa, the Spirit of Air ziplines down from the trees above
"Toa Lewa, Spirit of Air." Takua says
Lewa was a Toa Nuva and the Spirit of Air. He wore the Kanohi Miru Nuva, the Great Mask of Levitation. As a Toa of Air, Lewa could control the wind, summon air currents, create windstorms and twisters, and unleash powerful gusts of air. Lewa is equipped with a pair of Air Katanas. He wore silver body armor and pauldrons and his color was green
Lewa lands on the ground still holding onto the vines
"Mata Nui. Where did you learn to bear-fight like that, little one?" Toa Lewa asks
Jaller groans
"Right here. Just now." Jaller says
"Well I'd say you're a natural, brave fire-spitter." Lewa says
Jaller sighs
"Better finish what I started." Jaller says
Jaller takes out a Matoran sword to deal with the Ashbear, but Lewa stops him
"Now, now. What's that for? You and Ashbear got no wrong quarrel. Just doing her duty. If this was your home realm, you'd do the same thing." Lewa says
Lewa pets the Ashbear's then sets it down. The Ashbear rises to it's feet
"Go now, Sister Bear." Lewa says
The Ashbear walks away heading into the Jungle
"Word is deep-wood that you seek the Seventh Toa." Lewa says
"He seeks. I follow. He's the Herald. I'm just his biographer." Takua says
"If Toa Lewa helped on your search, might he be a spirit lift?" Lewa says
"Uh...You? With us?" Takua says
"We'd be honored to have you walk with us." Jaller says
"Walk? Ha. Not never. If you ride with me, there will be no foot-walking, just air-flying." Lewa says
Lewa whistles into the jungle. A large Guko bird flies down to the ground
"Ever wind-fly a Guko bird?" Lewa says
The Guko bird chirps
"I've been a second. But I...never flew one myself." Takua says
"Then today's for quick-learning." Lewa says as he picks up Jaller and Takua
Lewa helps Jaller and Takua onto the Guko bird
"Stay sharp and follow well." Lewa says
Lewa draws his two Katanas, holds them to his arms and flies into the skies above. Pewku tries to follow them, but Takua stops her
"Sorry, Pewku. No room. Go on home." Takua says
The Guko bird flies off into the air leaving an upset Pewku. Following Lewa, Jaller and Takua arrive in Ko-Koro
(Ko-Koro)
Snow and Ice covered the mountain and land. Frozen trees were planted into the snow. Icicles hanged from their branches. Not used to the cold, The Guko bird crashes into the snow. Jaller and Takua fall off and land in the snow. Takua accidently pushed Jaller into the snow as he stood up. He fixed his mask and brushed himself off as Jaller got up. Jaller was covered in snow so Takua helped him brush it off. Jaller grunts and pushes Takua off him
"What? We're here." Takua says
Jaller looked around and saw they were exactly where they needed to be
"Hey, not bad. You even kept us on the right path." Jaller says
Lewa looks down the mountain into Le-Koro
"The drums of Le-Koro bring a sorry bad story." Lewa says
Drums beat in the jungle of Le-Koro
"Your village has fallen to Rahkshi. Makuta's sons." Lewa says
Jaller and Takua look shocked
"My village? In trouble? Aw. I should've been there." Jallers says
Jaller ponders to himself
"I-I must return." Jaller says
"Sorry, Fire-Spitter. Past late to help now. The mask most needs you."
Lewa says
"Takua will continue in my place." Jaller says handing Takua the Mask of Light
"Uh uh. No way! You accepted this duty." Takua says
"I accepted your duty!" Jaller says
"Stop! What is this duty quarrel? We all have a duty to Mata Nui. No time to game-fight. I must go be with the Toa. But then, I'll go to your village, Jaller. Heart-promise." Lewa says
Lewa places his hand onto Jaller's shoulder
"I-I can't thank you enough, Toa." Jaller says
Lewa draws his two Katanas, holds them to his arms and flies off into the air. Not long after Lewa left, Devon and the others meet up with Takua and Jaller on their dragons
"What are you all doing here?" Jaller asks surprised
"We've decided to join you." Luna says
"There are three Rahkshi hunting the Mask of Light and possibly one of you. We're gonna go with you to ensure your safety." Devon says
Jaller and Takua look at each other then look back toward the group
"Alright. We would gladly accept your company." Jaller says
"Then let's get moving." Devon says
(Moments Later)
With Devon and the others now joining them, Jaller and Takua travel through a snow storm in Ko-Koro
"Does something here look familiar?" Takua says
"Well maybe our path would be straighter if the real herald had the mask." Jaller says
"The real herald has the mask! Couldn't find water if I fell out of a canoe." Takua says
"Well, what do you think I can find?" Jaller says
Both Jaller and Takua run into unknown objects infront of them and they both stumble back. As they look closer they are shocked by what they see
"Bohrok!" Jaller and Takua scream in unison
Takua and Jaller were both deeply scared. But upon closer inspection, the Bohrok were frozen solid
"Frozen? What could do this to them?" Jaller asks
Suddenly, a figure appears through the blizzard. It was Toa Kopaka, Toa of Ice
Kopaka was a Toa Nuva and the Spirit of Ice. He wore the Kanohi Akaku Nuva, the Great Mask of X-Ray Vision. As a Toa of Ice, Kopaka could create Blizzards, snow storms, and create sheets of ice. Kopaka is equipped with two Ice Blades normally doubled up as one long blade and an Ice Shield. He wore silver body armor and pauldrons and his color was white
Kopaka takes his Ice Blade and swings it across his body. The snow storm immediately stops
"Kopaka!" Jaller says
Both Takua and Jaller bow before Kopaka
"Toa of Ice. How did you find us?" Jaller says
"It was you who were following me." Kopaka says
"We were?" Jaller says
Kopaka looks toward Devon and the others not uttering a single word. He then turns and walks away while the group follows him
"Uh, we didn't mean to. We were lost." Takua says
"We're on a mission. I suppose you heard of it?" Jaller says
"No." Kopaka says
"Well. we've been sent to find the Seventh Toa. You see, Takua here was in the tunnel where the lava break was, where he's not supposed to be by the way." Jaller says
(Meanwhile)
Tahu, Gali and Lewa stood on a cliffhead looking down to where Ta-Koro used to be. The village of Ta-Koro had now disappeared beneath the lava it once stood on. Tahu was crouched down looking down where his village used to be
"Ta-Koro's gone, Lewa. Buried by the very lava that sustained it." Tahu says
Gali gasps
"Tahu." Gali says
Gali places her hand on Tahu's mask. Tahu still had the poisoned cut on the left side of his mask. But his left-eye had now turned green as an effect of the poison. Tahu pushes Gali's hand aside
"You worry about scratches? My village is gone! Your power was nothing. My...power...was nothing." Tahu says
Tahu rises to his feet. Lewa places his hand on Tahu's right shoulder trying to comfort him
"We are same-hearted, brother. And that heart will quicken us to stop the evil-spread." Lewa says
Gali stands between Tahu and Lewa and places her hands on both Tahu and Lewa's shoulders
"First, we must be united. Together, we are strong." Gali says
Tahu pushes Gali's hand off his shoulder and walks away. Gali and Lewa look toward each other and watch as Tahu walks away
(Ko-Koro)
Devon and the others walk through the frozen tundras of Ko-Koro with Toa Kopaka, Jaller and Takua. Ahead of them was the gate leading to the village of Ko-Koro
"Ko-Koro." Kopaka says
Looking through his X-ray visor, Kopaka sees that the gate to Ko-Koro's village was forced open
"No." Kopaka says
Suddenly, a beam of energy fires from the village heading straight for Takua and Jaller
"Watch out!" Astrid says
Kopaka quickly grabs Takua and Jaller and jump out of the way. The group run until they come across the edge of a cliff
"Stop." Kopaka says
Everyone immediately stops at the ledge. They look behind them and see the Rahkshi. Kopaka wields his Ice Blade and Devon summons his Keyblade: Soul Calibur
"Go." Kopaka says
Kopaka drops his shield
"The captain of the guard never runs-" Jaller says
Before Jaller could finish, Takua pushes Jaller onto Kopaka's shield and they both slide down the slope. Devon, Luna, Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and Dragons follow them down the cliff leaving Kopaka to deal with the Rahkshi. Kopaka takes his Ice Blade and splits them into two swords. Panrahk drives his Ice Blade into the ground to shoot a beam toward Kopaka. Kopaka blocks the attack but is thrown off the cliff. While in freefall, Kopaka throws the swords onto the snow and lands on them using them as Ice Skates to slide on the snow. Takua, Jaller and Kopaka slide down the snow while the Rahkshi fires beams at them continuously
"Dead end!" Takua shouts pointing to a chasm
On the other side was a lake. Kopaka catches up to Takua and Jaller and grabs his shield. They make it to the other side of the chasm, but not before another beam is shot from the Rahkshi which makes impact. Kopaka hits the snow and falls unconscious. Takua and Jaller are thrown off Kopaka's shield. The Rahkshi fly down toward the group. Devon and the others land next to the two Matoran. Takua and Jaller rise to their feet only to see the Rahkshi fly toward them. Devon and the others also turn their attention toward the approaching Rahkshi as they fly over Kopaka ignoring him
"The Mask!" Takua exclaims
Takua grabs the Mask of Light from Jaller's pack and jumps onto Kopaka's shield. Takua slides onto the lake and uses the Mask of Light to paddle across the lake. Jaller looks toward the Rahkshi and shields himself. Devon and the others defend Jaller from the Rahkshi. Kopaka regains consciousness. The Rahkshi fly over Jaller and head toward Takua
"They're going after Takua!" Luna exclaims
Kopaka then launches a beam of ice toward the three Rahkshi. Just as the Rahkshi was about to grab Takua and the Mask, Kopaka's attack hits and the Rahkshi fall into the lake
"Rahkshi, washed and chilled." Kopaka says
Kopaka twirls his Ice Blade and drives it into the lake. The lake soon turns to ice. Panrahk raises his hand above the water. Takua falls back startled. The entire lake freezes encasing the Rahkshi inside. Takua climbs off Kopaka's shield, but soon found himself stuck in the ice. Kopaka removes his Ice Blade from the ice and walks toward Takua. Devon and the others including Jaller were a bit surprised by Kopaka's actions. Nevertheless, they followed him onto the ice. Kopaka took his shield back and Takua frees himself from the ice displacing his mask in the process
"Good moves." Kopaka says
"Even I get lucky sometimes." Takua says
"Not luck. It's what you do that makes a hero." Kopaka says
Kopaka rearranges Takua's mask and pats his head. The group see Pewku heading toward them
"No. Stop. Pewku." Jaller says backing away
"Pewku!" Takua says happily
Takua spreads his arms out greeting Pewku. Pewku knocks Takua down licking him. Takua laughs
"Wow. She must have come all the way through the jungle." Takua says
Kopaka walks away
"Not bad. Maybe Pewku should be the herald. Eh, Toa Kopak-" Jaller says before he notices Kopaka was gone
The group look to see Kopaka walk away
"He just left us here." Jaller says
"He must see to his village." Takua says
"Right. Let's keep moving." Devon says
Takua places The Mask of Light back into Jaller's pack. The group walk away from the frozen lake letting the Mask of Light guide them and leaving the Rahkshi frozen in the lake. Devon looks back toward the frozen Rahkshi hand while riding Luna. An ominous feeling surrounds the site. He somehow knew this would not be the end of the Rahkshi and that they would probably face them again eventually
(Moments later)
The group comes across a dark tunnel. Takua reads the sign engraved on a rock on the left side
"Onu-Koro Highway." Takua reads
Takua looks back into the cave
"Doesn't look like it hasn't been used in a while and we don't have a lightstone." Takua says
Pewku whimpers. Even the Dragons whimper
"Ha! Who needs lightstones?" Jaller says
The group walk into the cave while Takua stood there for a few seconds. Takua stomps his foot on the ground
"Tunnels." Takua says
The tunnel was very dark. Devon held his Keyblade up which glowed with pure light illuminating the tunnel. Even his Kingdom Hearts Amulet and the blue crystal embedded in his chest glowed brightly. The Mask of Light also helped illuminate the tunnel. The group came upon two passageways. Devon and the others along with Jaller and Pewku goes to the pathway on the right while Takua who was curious goes to the left. Takua sees blue plants somewhat similar to algae. He reads the inscription on the wall then ponders to himself
"Hm...Hey.." Takua says
Takua takes two plants and holds them up on his head making them look like antlers. Takua laughs
"Hey Jaller!" Takua says
Takua looks back, but doesn't see Jaller or the others
"Jaller?"
"TaKuA."
This was Makuta's voice. As Makuta calls Takua's name, lamentations of dark, evil spirits can be heard. Takua tries to escape the voice looking for Devon and the others
"Um guys...where'd you go?" Takua says
"TaKuA."
Takua begins to panic and runs deeper into the cave. The cave becomes darker
"Jaller? Jaller!" Takua calls
Takua slams against a wall and falls to the ground. Big red eyes suddenly appear in the cave. Takua shields himself from the evil eyes
"ShAdOwS aRe EvErYwHeRe AnD wHeRe ThEy ArE, sO aM I."
"I know who you are. I'm...I'm not afraid." Takua says
"EvEn My ShAdOwS cAnNoT hIdE yOuR fEaR. Or ThE tRuTh."
Takua backs up against a wall
"What truth?" Takua asks
"ThAt YoU wIlL nOt FiNd ThE sEvEnTh ToA aNd DeEp DoWn YoU kNoW iT."
"So I won't maybe Jaller will." Takua says
"AnD iF hE dOeSn'T, hE wIlL dIe bEcAuSe Of YoU. BrInG mE tHe MaSk, TaKuA. BrInG iT tO mE aNd YoU wOn'T lOsE yOuR fRiEnD."
"No. I won't let everyone down." Takua says
"YoU'lL fAiL tHeM aLl If YoU rEfUsE. FoR tHe MaSk, YoUr ViLlAgEs AnD JaLlEr WiLl Be SpArEd. DoN't Be A fOoL."
"No! I can't!" Takua says
"Takua!"
Takua turns around startled to see Devon and the others
"The mask is pointing this way." Jaller says
The group continue down the tunnel
"So where'd you wander off to?" Jaller asks
"Jaller...um...about the mask." Takua says
"What about it? Are you ready to take it? Finally?" Jaller asks
"I can't. I can't go with you." Takua says
Takua sighs
"What? Why?" Jaller asks
"I c-I can't explain."
"Oh that's just great. First, you stick me with your duty and then you ditch me?" Jaller says
"My duty is to myself. I quit! Just take the mask and go!" Takua says
Takua walks away. Pewku follows Takua
"Fine, but I won't give up. I'll find the seventh toa whether you're the true herald or not!" Jaller says
Takua climbs onto Pewku. Jaller begins heading down one tunnel while Takua heads down the other
"Devon, they're splitting up. What do we do?" Cynder asks
"We'll have to split up as well. Fishlegs, Snotlout, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, you and your Dragons follow Jaller. We'll go follow Takua." Devon says
"Right." Fishlegs says
With that said, the group head into the opposite tunnels and go their seperate ways
(Elsewhere)
Makuta sighs watching as the group goes seperate ways
"My GoOd WiLl rEfUsEd. My NoBlE sOnS bOuNd In IcE." Makuta says
Makuta sneers. His eyes glow red
"So My HaNd Is CaSt NoW I mUsT pIeRcE tHaT wHiCh ThE tOa HoLd dEaR." Makuta says
Three more Rahkshi were brought to life
"AnGeR aMoNgSt ThEm WiLl ThReAtEn ThEiR pReCiOuS uNiTy. HuNgEr...WiLl CoNsUmE tHeIr DuTy...AnD fEaR wIlL kEeP tHeM fRoM tHeIr DeStInY." Makuta says
These 3 Rahkshi were Kuurahk, the Rahkshi of Anger, Vorahk, the Rahkshi of Hunger, and Turahk, the Rahkshi of Fear
"ThEy WiLl NoT dIsTuRb YoU." Makuta says
Makuta looks toward the doorway with the mask. The doorway glowing with it's eerie greenish glow
Author's Note: Jaller and Takua's journey begins. The two Matoran travel through the jungles of Le-Koro. Along the way, they meet Toa Lewa, the Spirit of Air who offers to help them. With Lewa's help, Jaller and Takua enter the snow icy realm of Ko-Koro. The trio soon learn of the attack on Ta-Koro. Lewa leaves the two Matoran to meet up with the other Toa Tahu and Toa Gali. Devon and his friends meet up with Jaller and Takua and joins them in their journey. Traveling through Ko-Koro, the group meets Toa Kopaka, the Spirit of Ice. The group are then attacked by the three Rahkshi, but with Kopaka's help, they seal them in an frozen lake. Now the group travels to Onu-Koro. Takua gets separated from the group and is confronted by the voice of Makuta Teridax. He soon reunites with the group and tells them that he can no longer go with them after his conversation with Makuta. The group go their separate ways continuing their own journey. Meanwhile, Makuta unleashes three more terrifying Rahkshi to deal with the group. But now that the group has separated, who will the Rahkshi hunt? Jaller's group? Or Takua's group? Let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review!