A/N - Sorry for the wait. And no, Guest, Ruby does not have Crescent Rose.

Chapter 4: Turaga Nokama

Ruby looked up at the tall figure's face. She wore the same mask as Kotu.

"Greetings, young one. I am Turaga Nokama. What do you require of me?"

"I just got here," Ruby replied, "I come from Vale. Can you redirect me to the city?"

Nokama squinted in thought, before saying, "I have never heard of Vale."

Ruby's face fell.

"Fear not, little one, I have a feeling Turaga Vakama may know of the city. I shall right a note to him. What is your name?"

"Ruby," Ruby replied.

"Well Ruby, tell Maku that I said to take you around to Ta-Koro, find turaga Vakama, and ask him about Vale," Nokama said.

"Okay! Thanks!"

Calling upon her semblance, she rushed up to Maku, startling her. She explained what they had to do, and Maku agreed to help. Soon, they were cruising around the island, the boat gently bobbing in the waves. They pulled into the Ta-Koro dock, stepping out carefully. Ruby waved goodbye, and set off.

Ruby walked up to the Ta-Koro gate. A guard marching past told her, "You may pass. Use the winch room if the bridge is down."

Ruby thanked him, walking into a small doorway that was labeled Winch and Guard Room. She walked in to find a yellow and red matoran staring at her curiously.

"Who are you?" he asked.