Since the most recent chapter of this somewhat epic tale was unfortunately lost to the sands of downtime, I should probably repost it. Chapter 5-Irresponsible The next few months were like a waking nightmare for Vakama and his comrades. Toa Sparkledust tightened her hold over Spherus Magna and its inhabitants. Yet, they were happy about it. It seemed as if they would do anything to make Sparkledust happy, especially Takanuva, who spent almost all of his time with her. The two Toa always found time to be together. Vakama couldn’t help but suspect brainwashing of some kind. Sparkledust proved to be almost as tyrannical as Teridax had been when he was alive. It was a different kind of tyranny, though. She seemed benevolent enough on the surface, but anyone who didn’t agree with her stance on matters were sent to her, and never seen again. She also “advised” the denizens of Spherus Magna about relationships. “Advised” was a tenuous word, because she often forced denizens into relationships, particularly when they didn’t want it. One night, Vakama noticed Sparkledust waving at Pohatu and Onua, who were holding hands and looking very nervous. Neither Vakama nor Raanu could do anything about it. They had lost their authority. They too had to submit to the rule of Toa Sparkledust. They hated it, as did the other Turaga. Most acquiesced to the Toa and submitted, but not Vakama. The fire still raged inside him, and he would find a way to bring her down. Then Toa Sparkledust requested his presence at her castle. That was another thing Vakama didn’t like about this new regime. Toa Sparkledust had built a giant castle over the Prototype Robot, with a giant statue of herself at the base. The statue itself was made of glittering gold protodermis, and depicted Sparkledust sitting atop a mighty throne, with Takanuva at her side, kissing her. At least, that was what it looked like to Vakama. As he crossed the obscenely clean and grand hallway within the castle that lead to the throne room, Vakama grew nervous. What if she was onto them? He doubted it. They had been fairly discreet in their meetings. Then again, when they last met, he had the most fleeting suspicion that they were being watched. He wanted to believe that no-one would betray him like that, but every day he was proved wrong, as people went out of their way to do things for Toa Sparkledust. The Great Being had warned them about this. Unfortunately, he didn’t tell Vakama how to defeat her. For what it was worth, he may need to work that out himself. “Turaga Vakama?” came a familiar voice from behind the Turaga. The elderly being turned and almost fell backwards with shock. Standing before him was Toa Gali, adorned with curious garments. Vakama thought initially that it was new armour, except that it really only covered her torso. A black skirt covered her waist, but only just, and a strange white frilly appendage had been added to her mask. Vakama didn’t need to wear a Suletu to know she was embarrassed about wearing it. “Goshujinsama is waiting for you.” Gali said, her voice wavering nervously. “Who?” Vakama narrowed his eyes at her. He had never heard her use that word before. “Through here.” Gali opened a handsome wooden door, revealing the throne room. Toa Sparkledust was sitting on a mighty golden throne that seemed to be made out of Kanohi. It was somewhat disconcerting to see the masks staring out at him from their twisted and mangled forms. Sparkledust gazed at Vakama through those piercing yellow eyes she had. She looked determined, as if she planned to extract all of Vakama’s secrets in one moment. “Turaga Vakama. Thank you for coming to see me.” She smiled sweetly as the Turaga approached her throne. “Normally, I’d ask people to kneel, but I’ll make an exception for you.” I didn’t come by choice, Vakama thought to himself. “Toa Sparkledust. I am glad to have been received by you.” He said, not meaning a word of it. “Can I ask why I have been summoned here?” “Yes.” Sparkledust said. “I understand that you are dissatisfied with my new regime. Would you mind telling me why?” Vakama nodded. “You appear out of nowhere wearing two legendary Kanohi and destroy a group of giant Rahkshi that I have never seen before. You change destiny by resurrecting Matoro, and take control of Spherus Magna because of some rules apparently devised by the Great Beings. You will forgive me if I question your worthiness, Toa.” Sparkledust gazed at him for a few seconds, and then laughed. “Oh, Vakama. I don’t know where you get the notion that I’m lying. It’s all true. For example, look at what I can do to you.” She extended her hand, and a pulse of bright red light filled the room. Vakama raised his arms across his head, in an attempt to block the light from reaching him. He couldn’t stop it. It seeped into him, and charged him with energy. It actually felt good, as if he were being rejuvenated after a long fight. Soon, the light faded, though Vakama still felt the energy charging him. He lowered his arms, only to stop and gaze at them. They had elongated, and turned a brighter shade of red. With one hand, he felt his arm, and moved up to his shoulder. Armour covered his entire arm. He looked down. He had grown. He stood as tall as a Toa. Fearing what he thought had happened would be true, he pressed his hands to his mask. It had changed shape. No longer was it a Noble Huna. It had become a Great Huna. “Mata Nui…” Vakama’s mouth fell open. “I’m a Toa again. This is wrong. I fulfilled my destiny. I can’t be a Toa anymore! Please, Toa, change me back!” Sparkledust shook her head. “See? The Great Beings gave me the elemental power of Destiny.” “DESTINY ISN’T EVEN AN ELEMENTAL POWER!” Vakama cried, clutching his mask in despair. “It is now.” Sparkledust smiled. “That’s the second reason I called you here. I asked you here to tell you that Takanuva and I are getting married.” “Getting…what?” Vakama tilted his head at her. “Why are you using nonsense words?” “Does no-one on Spherus Magna know what a wedding is?” Sparkledust groaned. “It’s an occasion where two people become partners for life.” “I don’t know what that is.” Vakama said. “Now, kindly change me back into a Turaga.” “I’m afraid I can’t do that until after I marry Takanuva.” Sparkledust smiled at him almost sinisterly. "Now, run along, Toa Vakama."