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Chapter 4: Hill

Hours had passed since Paradox had received the devastating news of Xanthium's betrayal, yet Paradox continued to stand outside, alone on a distant hill and gazing sadly up into the night sky whilst everyone else slept in the base. After his outburst earlier, he needed to distance himself from his friends until he could regain his composure. He was their leader and he was supposed to be strong for them. Not that he minded crying in front of them. Unlike some males, he chose to embrace his emotional side, accepting it as a part of him, given by God and not to be ignored.

But while embracing a part of his emotional self, he dared not embrace his angry side, and only dared to release it in times of battle when it needed to be used. To use it at any other point in time would be catastrophic. He had never held any anger towards the Bionicles, Transformers, or Humans so that was not the issue. The issue was that his lightning powers were highly sensitive to his emotions, therefore he could not allow himself to get too angry. To do so would cause his element to escape his control, and possibly destroy everyone and everything he still desperately fought for. Plus, since he had assumed command of the Toabots, they had all looked up to him as an example, and were inspired by him to do and feel what was right. To lose control like that would not just harm them physically, but also morally. Therefore, Paradox really did need to be alone for the moment.

However, Paradox's alone time wouldn't last long, for as he was distracted taking calming breaths, a familiar Toabot of water approached calmly, stopping behind the Toabot and placing a servo on his right shoulder. On instinct, Paradox whirled to face her, ready to combat whatever threat may be there. Paradox immediately calmed himself, and put his defenses down, giving Athena, his wife, an apologetic look. Athena simply smiled at him, letting him know she wasn't mad at him and understood why he was so cautious. So many attempts on the Toabot leaders life had been made back on Planet X so it came as no surprise to her that Paradox would be on his guard despite being alone. Even if it had made her mad, Athena loved her husband too dearly to stay mad at him for longer than a minute.

Athena's expression became sad however as she noticed the tear that had begun to slide down Paradox's mask prior to her arrival. On instinct, she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him close in a warm hug. Though she knew Paradox would be deeply saddened by the revelation of his brothers betrayal, it still pained her liark to see Paradox in pain, both physical and emotional.

Trying to prevent tears from flooding from her own optics, Athena spoke softly: "It's OK Paradox". brushing a hand over his back to soothe him further.

Paradox allowed himself to relax against his wife's touch, kissing her cheek before responding in a liarkbreaking, saddened tone: "He was my brother Athena. He was the one who taught those verses to me, the one who trained me. He was one of the ones who inspired me to become who I am". Then pulling back and gazing sadly into his wife's loving optics: "Am I the only good one of my siblings"?

In the years that his life had begun, Paradox had thought that his family was full of honorable, and loving mechs. It was in later years that Paradox had learned otherwise. 'First Maximus, then Killer, and now Xanthium'? Paradox thought sadly. So many of his siblings had perished in the war and few remained this very day. 'But can I trust all of them'? Paradox wondered sadly. All of the siblings whom had betrayed him, were ones that he had also dearly trusted. With this knowledge in mind, Paradox couldn't help but ponder if he was the last good Bioformer Prime.

Athena cupped his right cheek, understanding his worries as she answered: "Well, there's War Machine, and you have a family of your own now". She planted a soft kiss on his lips. "One that loves you. And your soldiers. As long as we're all together, there's still a family to love".

A small smile formed briefly on Paradox's mask as he heard his wife say this. Athena had been right after all. In the times that Paradox had felt he couldn't be around his siblings, Athena, his friend at that time, had always been there for him, along with the rest of his men. Even now as Xanthium had betrayed him, surely they would still be there for him. He would also have to apologize to War Machine later for not thinking about him. Though War Machine wasn't particularly surprised by this, choosing not to let any betrayals surprise him anymore, after all of the times they had been betrayed on Planet X, that didn't necessarily mean that that didn't bother him. Paradox had been through as many betrayals as War Machine had, and it bothered him. Some Primes were known to be sentimental after all. Regardless, as least they had each other, and the rest of the Toabots to lean on in times like this.

Paradox nodded then as he responded: "Yes. Yes that's right. And Green too. Over the years, he is one who has proved himself in more ways than I had previously imagined. I have come to see him like I would see a brother".

Athena smiled as she heard how highly her husband spoke of their Le-Matoran they had first revealed their existence to him, Green had fully supported them, trying to help them however he could. Where most Matoran would've turned them away, saying their war wasn't their fault, Green had stood beside them, even going as far as to fight bravely beside each of them. With Paradox's help, Green had even learned the freedom that came with forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Even now, after the battle in Maya, Green had proven himself to be a good and brave friend, willing to fight for what was right regardless of any consequences. If Green were a Toa, Paradox would have definitely hired him for a spot on the still growing team of Toa and Autobots fighting beside the Toabots against the Makutacons.

"Does he inspire you too"? Athena asked him then, jolting him out of his thoughts.

Paradox nodded. "In a way, yes". He responded.

Athena tilted her head in curiosity. "How"?

Paradox turned to her with a smile. "He gives me hope. Hope that makes me believe that all can change". Then gazing sadly down into the grass: "Even Killer".

Ever since Paradox had been forced to kill his brother Kafeel AKA The Insidious, Paradox had thought more and more of his brother Killer, and who he had been when he was a Toabot. Sure, Killer was competitive, but other than that he used to be kind and never refusing to offer a helping hand. But when Maximus had betrayed the Toabot cause as well, it had caused Killer to question his own morals and what was really right. Then Killer had embraced his anger and joined the Makutacons, eventually fighting his way to becoming a leader.

Paradox had also felt so much regret from killing his brother. Sure, he had given Insidious many chances to change, and he had refused every time Paradox had made the effort, but deep down, Paradox still felt like he could've done more. Then again, maybe Insidious was too lost to change after all. But he knew he could still change Killer. The fact that he had survived the fatal blow from Green, that would've killed any other Bioformer, must surely have been God's mercy telling him that it wasn't too late for Killer to come back. Paradox surely hoped it was, for if he had to put down another sibling, like he had Kafeel, it would kill him inside. He hoped Xanthium would turn back too, but if they refused, they would give him no choice but to repeat his deeply regretted action.

Athena took a gentle hold of both of Paradox's servos, holding them in her own and giving him a gentle smile to let him know that she understood him. In their training days, she would always find Paradox and Killer training to fight together and sometimes laughing together as if they were best friends. As hard as it may have been to believe nowadays, Paradox and Killer had shared a deep bond as siblings. It was bad enough that Paradox had to kill a brother he never knew too well. If he had to kill one he had known his whole life, it would be like ripping himself apart.

Athena planted yet another soft kiss on Paradox's lips. "Let's hope he does". She told him. Then cupping his cheeks once more: "I know you still hurt from killing Kafeel, and that you still love Killer dearly".

Paradox nodded. "Indeed I do, and I pray for him everyday. As the two then held each other close, they had both noticed a slight hint of bright orange beginning to rise from far ahead, a warm orange light emerging from it and glistening across the grass. Paradox smiled at the sight, happy to see yet another one of the beautiful sights of the earth, which soothed them both as Paradox said: "I am not giving up on him yet".

As long as the sun would rise into the sky, gifting them another day to live, Paradox knew that there was still hope.

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Biomarvel740: I saw Power Rangers earlier this week, and it was honestly a lot better than I was expecting it to be. Though I am not really a Power Rangers fan, I enjoyed this movie very much and would gladly recommend it to all of you. XD But anyways, expect to see Killer and his Makutacons, old and new, in the next chapter. Speaking of chapters, how did you all like this one? Please feel free to tell me in the form of a review or PM, and I would also like to ask that all of my readers pray for Galem, who is having trouble with finding her inspiration for her writing, and please have a God-blessed day! XD