Lego owns Bionicle and the name Ketongu. Hasbro owns Transformers. Galem owns the characters: Tali, Ava, Amber, Iris, Diego, Alyan, Adhira, Valera, and Kasar. I'm not sure if Lego still owns the name Jala, since they nearly got sued by an island for using it, but if they do, please let me know. XD Oh, and Hasbro also owns the name Xanthium. I need to remember that! XP

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Chapter 6: Greens zoo

As the sun rose over Turpinville that morning, Green had gotten up earlier than everyone else, to feed the Rahi and animals in the zoo. With Angela being his fiance, he wanted to show her that she didn't have to do everything all on her own, and that he would always be there for her whenever she needed him. Sure, Green had always told Angela this on a daily basis, but he still felt good just trying to let her know that.

As a Tarakava, luckily tamed, licked some food out of his right hand, Green also couldn't help but think of how Paradox had reacted last night. Sure, he couldn't blame him for reacting the way he did to Xanthium's betrayal, but the way he did it was sort of unexpected. For as long as Green had known Paradox, he knew that it took quite a lot to get him angry like that. He had only ever seen Paradox get that angry whenever someone's life was threatened or taken. Six months ago, when Suppressor had attacked Turaga Jala, a Turaga who had no trust for the Bioformer race, and nearly ordered said Toabot leaders execution, Paradox had flown in and saved his life, killing the Makutacon. He had even nearly killed Killer for murdering Gahu around the same time, so he knew Paradox could get angry.

Again, Green couldn't blame Paradox for reacting the way he did. Xanthium was one of the few brothers that Green knew about whom Paradox had trusted. Xanthium had even been the one who had trained Paradox and taught him to protect those weaker than himself. For Xanthium to betray the Toabots in the manner that he did, and throwing away his own moral code, it was truly despicable, and Paradox surely thought the same. Needless to say, when the two Primes met again, Green would be rooting for Paradox to kick Xanthium's aft.

Green was pulled from his thoughts by the sound of thrusters hovering closer towards him, looking quickly to his left, secretly hoping it wasn't another Makutacon landing near his mansion. After everything that had already happened, both good and bad, that was the last thing that the Le-Matoran needed today. Much to his relief, it was just Paradox, whom had begun to transform just as he had noticed him. Green raised an eyebrow though, curious as to why the Toabot Leader was visiting him, as he surely had more important duties to attend.

"Paradox"? Green asked.

Paradox nodded as he landed on his feet. "Yes Green". Paradox gave Green an apologetic gaze as he continued: "I came to apologize for the way I was back at the base".

Green smiled kindly. Then again, this was Paradox, and friends always came first when it came to him.

"You don't need to do that". Green told him. "If I were you, I would've gotten mad too". Then smirking: "But I forgive you".

Paradox chuckled. "Thank you Green".

Green shrugged. "No problem".

Paradox had indeed been sincere about his apology though, and intended to give the same apology to everyone back at the base later. Though he did have reason to be upset, he felt guilty for not tending to everyone else, to bring them comfort or words of reassurance. Paradox would have no doubts if anyone had left the base for his behavior, nor would he blame them, for they were people whom had little experience in a war like this. They should have been allowed to grieve, and to be comforted first. As leader, is was important to him, that his own needs come after those of everyone else.

Paradox smiled then, as he remembered something his brother had also told him that morning.

"I was also informed by War Machine that you had recently proposed to Angela & that her answer was yes". Paradox told Green.

Green smiled happily. "Yeah. I'm really happy about it too. She...REALLY completes me and I love her more than I do myself".

Paradox smiled as he heard his friend say this, remembering how he felt the same way for Athena at his age. Though she was not yet a soldier at the time, she was still the most beautiful femme he had ever laid optics on, only he had actually been terrified of telling her he had powerful feelings for her, for they had also become friends at that time. Somehow, against all possible odds, his brothers being more handsome and more admired by the crowds at the time, Athena had felt the same way for him, thus why the two were still married to this very day with three liarklings.

Needless to say, Paradox treasured every day he had to spend with his wife, even thanking God every day for giving her to him, for he had actually prayed long and hard whenever he had had the time, for Athena to be his. When he and Athena had finally gotten together, Paradox had given God a really long prayer of thanks. He was thankful both for the fact that he had her, and the fact that she was always there for him when he needed someone to talk to. Paradox could've fallen for any femme had God willed it, instead he got the most beautiful femme in the universe. One who was beautiful both on the inside and outside. All of his life, it was the only kind of femme he had ever wanted, and a femme like that was hard to come across in those harsh days. Needless to say, Paradox was so lucky to have her in so many ways.

Because of how rare a love like this was, he really was happy for his Le-Matoran friend. It was clear that he had loved Angela dearly, he knew it from the moment he had seen him gaze upon her as if nothing else in the world mattered. As if he would die of starvation if he wasted a single second without looking at every magnificent detail. It was also clear how painful it was for Green to be around her, every second of every day, being unable to tell Angela how he truly felt for very logical reasons, for he had suffered the same pain in his friendship with Athena.

Paradox had been happy for both of his small friends when they had finally conquered their fears and told each other everything, and were gifted with love in return. Green hadn't been the only one staring whenever he got the chance. Angela had also loved him deeply and desired to be with him, regardless of their financial situation at the time. She never wanted any fancy dates, or the perfect everything that most males wanted to give to the females they loved. Angela just wanted him, and Green felt the same way. After the long way they had come, they both deserved each other.

"Well congratulations Green". Paradox told his Le-Matoran friend with a smile. "I do believe she will make you happy for the rest of your days".

Green smiled back, happy to have support from the Toabot Leader as he replied: "Thanks Paradox. I really appreciate it". Then tilting his head: "Is there anything else you wanted to talk about"? Though he knew Paradox cared more for other people than he did himself, a part of Green figured that Paradox wasn't just there to congratulate.

Paradox looked to the dirt road beneath his feet for a moment before asking: "I just feel like I need advice on something".

Green couldn't help but laugh at that. "Wow, PARADOX, asking for advice"? Normally it was Paradox giving him advice on troubling matters. Never had he ever imagined their positions being reversed.

Paradox: gave his Le-Matoran friend a small smile. "Though I may seem wise, even I do not hold all of the answers. Sometimes not even to my own problems".

Green shrugged. "OK man, what's up"? Green asked, before turning back to the Tarakava cage, smiling as he spotted on with it's tongue flickering, implying it was hungry as well. Green chuckled at it, then tossing it a rectangular-shaped snack, the Tarakava leaping in the air and catching it.

"I have recently picked up an energy signal". Paradox responded. Then looking back up to Green: "Xanthiums".

Green paused for a second before slowly turning to Paradox with a bit of a worried look. Now that Paradox apparently knew where Xanthium was, what was he going to do now? Sure, Green could admit that what Xanthium did was awful, and he deserved quite a lot of bad things, but ever since the betrayal, a part of Paradox seemed to be... not him.

Noticing Greens silence, Paradox continued: "I was thinking about going after him, to Finish him myself. Thoughts"?

Green scratched the back of his head, now really concerned for his friend. 'Am I hearing him right'? Green thought. Paradox, the guy who taught him to be forgiving and merciful, was now plotting to find and possibly kill Xanthium, after still being sad over killing another brother earlier? This was not the Paradox he knew. Even if the Paradox he knew was okay with the concept of killing Xanthium, he still wouldn't just rush in without a plan. 'Or without help'. Green thought. But Green decided to keep these thoughts to himself for now as he spoke.

"I don't know Paradox". Green admitted. "I mean, are you sure you don't want to take a LITTLE help? I mean, this guy DID train you for a large majority of your life. One wrong move and this guy could kill you".

Paradox nodded. "Precisely why it is my responsibility to make sure he and the Makutacons never hurt anyone again". He calmly responded. "I do not intend on letting this planet pay for the mistakes the Insidious proudly made. It is not a matter of want Green, or a dark desire to murder as you may initially believe, though I would not blame you for believing otherwise. I HAVE to do this, so no more people have to die".

'Okay, now he's sort of starting to sound like himself'. Green thought. As reckless as going in without a plan was, Paradox was right. If he just went in and finished off Xanthium, just to assume he even COULD, no more people would have to suffer at his hand. Eliminating him would definitely be a relief for the Toabots as well, considering he was arguably one of the most skilled and powerful Bioformers to date. 'It would definitely make this war a LITTLE easier to win'. Green thought.

Green let out a short sigh of surrender before responding: "OK. I mean, I'm just a Bionicle, but I'm also your friend, so I'm not gonna stop you from acting on what you believe in if my words can't convince you to do otherwise".

Though Green desperately wanted to talk Paradox out of this, it was clear from the look of determination in his optics that that wasn't going to happen. Plus, like he said, he was Paradox's friend, and in being his friend, he would trust him, and try to accept that he knew what he was doing. 'Plus, the guy agreed to a plan that involved him getting struck by a bolt of lightning, AND survived'. Green thought. 'Maybe this plan wouldn't be so crazy after all. Hopefully'.

Paradox smiled reassuringly in response to Greens answer, understanding perfectly why he was worried. If their positions were in reverse, he knew he would be worried too. Once, their positions HAD been in reverse, and Green came out okay despite his low odds against a warrior like Killer. Maybe he would be okay too. One thing Paradox knew for sure was that he was going to try to come out okay, and make it back to his friends and family.

"Thank you Green". Paradox said, before then starting to turn around and walk away.

But just as Paradox had begun his turn, Greens voice stopped him: "Hey Paradox"?

Paradox immediately turned back to his friend. "Yes"?

Green smiled at the Vo-Toabot as he asked: "Do me a favor and be careful? I'd like to see you come back in one piece".

Paradox smiled and nodded reassuringly. "I will return, my friend. I promise".

With that being said, Paradox turned fully around, then transforming and blasting off into the sky.

Green watched Paradox fly across the sky for a while before glancing back at the Tarakava cage, noticing the other Tarakava's staring in amazement as he spoke to himself: "I hope so".

Green had been telling the truth when he said that he would support Paradox's decision to go after Xanthium, but that didn't erase his concerns in the because Paradox was the good guy, didn't mean he was always going to win after all. Like previously stated, Xanthium had an elemental power that was not only rare, but also unmatched by any other current elemental power, so it could easily overpower Paradox's element of lightning. Even without his superior elemental power, Xanthium was still the one who trained the Toabot leader in every skill he knew, and was by logic, more than capable of handing Paradox's butt to him with both servos tied behind his back. Whatever Paradox would do, Green just hoped that he wouldn't go easy on Xanthium. He was far too dangerous for that.

"Me too Green". Ketongu suddenly said from right behind the Le-Matoran, causing him to jump in fright.

Upon seeing it was his Toabot Guardian, Green glared in frustration.

"Do you HAVE to sneak up on me like that"!? Green demanded.

Ketongu smirked mischievously as he responded. "Do I really have to answer that"?

Green rolled his eyes. 'And Angela says I act like a child'. As much as Green loved Ketongu as a friend, he could also get really annoying sometimes with his own pranks. Plus that radio of his to ruin every single precious moment was only funny the first few times. Oddly enough, Angela had never gotten on his case about it, but when he and Angela got married, Green was going to stand up for his wife. Not physically though, Green knew he could never win a physical fight with a Bioformer. But in the form of a prank war, maybe.

Ketongu's face turned serious as he spoke once more: "Oh and uh, Angela wanted to see you. Something about wedding arrangements"?

Green immediately chuckled upon hearing that, happy that Angela was up so early for that. It implied pretty clearly to him that she was just as excited about this wedding, if not more so, as Green was. Both had been waiting for this day pretty much since the day they had first met each other. For all of their lives, they had never met anyone who had made them feel complete as they did each other. Neither of them cared in the slightest that some of the wedding arrangements would be stressful. Now that they had made the decision to spend the rest of their lives together, that was all either of the two needed, and they couldn't ask for anyone better. Both loved each other for who they were, and they were best friends. Both Green and Angela honestly couldn't ask for anyone better to spend the rest of their life with.

"I'll be right there". Green said simply, before then running as fast as his legs would allow, back to the recently repaired mansion, towards his future.

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So Paradox and Xanthium are going to clash soon. Probably in Chapter 9, so just be ready. I do love typing my action scenes. XD Anyways, how did you all like the chapter? Or this story so far? Please please please leave a review to tell me your thoughts and have a God-blessed day! XD