Toru Nui

IC: Ulkarr and Tekmo (Metru-Koro Airspace, The Taku, The Bridge) Ulkarr wasn’t familiar with some of the words being used - ‘Vahki’ and ‘Kanoka’ and 'van' being among them, but he nodded along anyway like he understood what was going on. "I will swallow their vessels in darkness at your behest, captain." Tekmo, of course, was familiar. The idea of the Vahki - machines built for law and order - being twisted into a tool of evil repulsed him, even though everyone else seemed to harbour an irrational dislike of them... wait. "What was that about a van?" @BULiK@Sparticus147@Tarn@Keeper of Kraata@Conway IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) "Some of the organics inside the temple are leaving through some sort of spacial disruption. Takadox is not one of them, but we must move in now in case he does." NU-8020S buzzed in the Vahki language to the two Vahki in charge of piloting the Transport, and the vehicle began to crawl on its mechanized legs closer to the entrance of the temple. Meanwhile, the two Vahki questioning Apex received a signal to converge on the temple. Since this beast seemed to not understand that it was they who were questioning it, not the other way around, nothing was gained from sticking around. "We have been commanded to apprehend him. That is all. Enjoy your day." They then converted to their faster quadrupedal mode and began scuttling to the temple. @Edelgard@Jakura Nuva@xccj@Sparticus147 IC: Waveahk (The Coliseum, Elevator) "Ah yes, when I think of the brave and noble Toa, I think of 'irrational hatred of crustaceans' and 'refusal to accept blame'." @Tarn@Snelly@EmperorWhenua IC: Navu (Metru-Koro Airspace, The Taku, Cargo Bay) "Fruit and water, mostly… do you ever miss more, uh, biological things? Like food?" @ZippyWharrgarbl

IC: Ostrox (Northern Desert, The Tranquility, The Bridge) The Tranquility continued on its crash course to the ground… before regaining control and abruptly slowing down before it made contact with the desert sands. “Ooh, that was close. For a moment, I was uncertain in my own genius. Now, while they’re distracted with the other ships, we must regain altitude to strike back.” By Ostrox’s command, the ship began heading in the opposite direction of the aerial battle while climbing upward, intending to circle back once the Tranquility and the Inferno were at the same height. @Onaku@Nato the Traveler@Eyru IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) “And now we have deadly lasers. Fine then, be like that. I’m going back upstairs.” Achro made his leave, not particularly caring for the remaining three warriors, who hastily tried to go after him. @EmperorWhenua@Onaku IC: NU-8020S’s Squad Members (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) The machines halted, glad to keep their distance from this entity. “We are the Vahki.” The one on the left said. “We have come to this place seeking to apprehend a known war criminal and fugitive to justice.” Which was technically true. The one on the right held up the iStone with Takadox’s image on it. “Have you seen… this man?” They knew he must have seen him, of course, but the creature’s reaction would help gauge whether or not it would be cooperative. @Sparticus147 IC: Waveahk (The Coliseum, Elevator) “A giant crab happened. And despite my orders to get back inside the cargo hauler and just drive away from it because it wasn’t that fast, these two," Waveahk gestured to Rose and Skyra, "decided it would be a good idea to try and kill it, despite their attacks doing literally NOTHING against the creature’s shell. The one known as Keitara agreed, and then she used her vaguely-defined magic light show powers to scare off the creature. Which would have been fine, except then Tekmo with his powers of hippy said that she had poisoned the surrounding plantlife in doing so and that we were likely all poisoned as well, which wasn’t entirely unreasonable due to the sudden onset of nausea we all experienced. So we went to consult a medical professional, which we were unlikely to find in a swamp. Hence, we never even got close to the Islets." @EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro Airspace, The Taku, Cargo Bay) “So, uh…” Navu tried to make small talk with a van. “What fuel do you take?” @ZippyWharrgarbl@Tarn@A-tak-nid IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) “Right… OK then. Ladies first, and all that.” Enra slowly stepped through the portal, uncertain of what would be on the other side. @Unreliable Narrator@Vezok's Friend@Eyru@Keeper of Kraata@Burnmad@Snelly@Sparticus147@Nato the Traveler@Onaku IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail, Apex’s Prison) “That’s not what I… oh forget it.” Gnabol slumped against the cave wall. @Smudge8

IC: Ulkarr and Tekmo (Metru-Koro Airspace, The Taku, The Bridge) Ulkarr seemed visibly uncomfortable as elemental light energy surrounded him, but he didn't say anything. He wondered if the Aspect who had implanted Keitara's Kraata had felt similar discomfort during the rite. Tekmo was also rather uncomfortable. He remembered what happened the last time Keitara exerted herself like this. He also couldn't feel somewhat jealous, as it seemed like Keitara's power dwarfed his own. @TL01 NUVA@Conway@Keeper of Kraata@BULiK@Tarn IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) "Ah. The old zappers treatment. Don't bother getting up, fellas, I'ma try something." Achro reached for his makeshift rifle, and began unloading armour-piercing rounds into the vault door. The four warriors took cover beneath the hail of bullets. They were not having a good day. @EmperorWhenua@Onaku IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) NU-8020S's head slowly twisted three-hundred and sixty degrees after hearing Triki's 'suggestion'. She then looked out the window of the Transport. "One of the organics has left the temple. One is easier to deal with than the whole, but from what I can gather, he possesses an irrational hatred of 'Skakdi', which you two seem to be. Which is why I will send my kin to speak with him instead." She communicated instructions in the Vahki tongue to two of her squad members, who took the tablet with information on Takadox with them. The two exited the Transport and made their way towards Apex. "If this creature should prove to be as unreasonably hostile to Vahki as well as Skakdi, we will move in to assist, and apply more forcible questioning." @xccj@Edelgard@Jakura Nuva@Sparticus147 IC: Waveahk (The Coliseum, Elevator) Waveahk really, really didn't want to be in an elevator in the depths of the Coliseum again. Not after what happened last time, and not after witnessing the aftermath of how the benevolent Toa treated their prisoners. He wasn't sure what he should be more worried about - the brutal warlord they were here to kill with delusions of empire, the would-be king with delusions of grandeur, the jabbering old fool with delusions of righteousness, the drunkard and the steroid-abuser with delusions of competence, or... whatever it was that gave him this 'Kraata', as Sorilax called it. He mentally prepared himself for Aurax's inevitable betrayal... and Stannis's. After all, why keep around the filthy heathen once the threat of the League had been eliminated? @EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro Airspace, The Taku, Cargo Bay) Navu emerged from one of Yaushe's door. "Ah, it feels good to be aboard a ship and be aboard it willingly... are you OK, Yaushe?" @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) Enra visibly relaxed upon Apex's departure, and turned to address Xane and Rangi. "Right then. If he's going that way, I vote we go in that direction." She pointed to the portal. @Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Eyru@Keeper of Kraata@Burnmad@Snelly@Sparticus147 IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail, Apex's Prison) "So, I'm the stay-at-home parent, then?" Despite his grumblings, Gnabol did take the Skaklets off Mazor so he had more room for movement as he went 'hunting'. He couldn't help but wonder if the babies had any memories of before they were remade young by the waters of the Aqua Sphere. Perhaps he could... no, he would not intrude into the minds of infants just to satiate his curiosity. But still, there were many questions about the Sphere still unanswered... and about his partner, as well. He still didn't fully trust Mazor, but he had done nothing to warrant distrust. Yet. @Smudge8

IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) "That is not an option. Their numbers are too great and their capabilities are unknown..." NU-8020S pauses as she cogitates. "Perhaps, if we were to offer them something they wanted, they would hand over Takadox peacefully." She turned to the brothers. "Thoughts?" @xccj@Edelgard@Jakura Nuva IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, New Archives Entrance, Yaushe) "Yeah. I'm not sure it's safe down there anyway." @Tarn@ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid

IC: Ostrox (Zakaz Airspace, The Tranquility, The Bridge) The Tranquility was unable to dodge the Inferno this time, causing significant damage to the outer hull in the middle section. "Pilot, land the ship! And it make it look like we're crashing!" With a brief chirp of acknowledgement, the pilot began doing so, rapidly descending, keeping the airship tilted at the side. But the Vahki deemed first officer made an interjection. "But sir, we are still capable of flight-" Ostrox's red eyes glared at the officer until it stopped talking. "...Very well, sir." Ostrox could have sworn the Vahki were getting more intelligent. It must have been the benefit of being controlled by the League instead of the Matoran. @Onaku@Nato the Traveler@Eyru IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) “Alright then. Get to work.” At Achro’s command, the four warriors went up to the vault’s door to begin said work with their tools. @EmperorWhenua@Onaku IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) The Vahki became visibly uncomfortable as Lueiji laid his flesh all over her, before quickly stepping out of arm-over-shoulders range. “You will not touch me unless absolutely necessary.” She then slowly turned to Triki, her synthetic voice summoning as much sarcasm as it could. “‘Boom-boom’. An excellent stratagem, Matoran. You’ll try to confuse them by dying horribly, I take it?” NU-8020S could have sworn that the Matoran were not usually this dumb. It must have been the affect of being separated from their protectors... no, not the Toa, they sucked. @Jakura Nuva@xccj@Edelgard IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, New Archives Entrance, Yaushe) “...OK. Defending the city is good. Yes. Absolutely.” @ZippyWharrgarbl@Tarn@A-tak-nid

IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) "I am... thankful, for your assistance. We do not know the capabilities of these organics, and my kin and I can only nullify one power each at a time. For now we must wait, until an opportune moment presents itself." NU-8020S lets out a noise that could be interpreted as a sigh. "I despise waiting." @Edelgard@Jakura Nuva@xccj IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, New Archives Entrance, Yaushe) "...What?" Navu finally looked into the driver's seat for confirmation. "WHAT!?" @ZippyWharrgarbl@Tarn@A-tak-nid

IC: Ulkarr and Tekmo (Metru-Koro, The Taku, The Bridge) "Perhaps. But it will be difficult from so far away, and require total concentration." Tekmo found his way to the bridge, where he found Skorm. "Ah. So, I wasn't sure if I was allowed to bring the Muaka aboard, so, it's parked just outside." @BULiK@Keeper of Kraata@TL01 NUVA@The UltimoScorp@Sparticus147@Conway@Tarn IC: NU-8020S (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire, Vahki Transport) It had taken some time for NU-8020S, Mahryo, Lueiji and Triki to link back up with the Transport, but once they had, they quickly caught up to their quarry, thanks to NU-8020S blasting one of Takadox's would-be rescuers with her Staffs of Presence. The Transport made its way through the ashen landscape in the shadow of the island's central volcano, until they arrived outside a ziggurat temple of unknown origin. "They are inside that structure, but numerous other organics are in there with them." She said, for the benefit of her flesh helpers. "We are outnumbered significantly. Fortunately, they are currently unaware that we have followed them." @Edelgard@Jakura Nuva@xccj IC: Navu and Klawne (Metru-Koro, New Archives Entrance, Yaushe) Navu pointed out when to stop once they were near the entrance to the New Archives. "Yaushe, I know that you're, uh... but, I don't think they'll let you take your van inside. Not enough space, I think." Klawne, meanwhile, had also made her way to the entrance, and, once again, prepared to retreat and cower in a cave. Wonderful. @ZippyWharrgarbl@Tarn@A-tak-nid

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, The Taku, Cargo Bay) Ulkarr answered Kat's question. "It is my understanding that we are under attack." @The UltimoScorp IC: Tekmo (Metru-Koro, The Muaka) Tekmo saw many other defenders head towards the airship known as 'the Taku'. Naturally, he began taking the Muaka to where it was docked, IV in tow. @Keeper of Kraata IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Navu's Hut, Yaushe) "You're supposed to go hide in the New Archives. They're underground. The entrance is just ahead." @ZippyWharrgarbl@Tarn@A-tak-nid

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, The Taku, Cargo Bay) Ulkarr followed Irna aboard the Taku. @Conway@Keeper of Kraata@TL01 NUVA IC: Ostrox (Zakaz Airspace, The Tranquility, The Bridge) "ALERT! ALLIED VESSEL IS-" "EVASIVE MANEUVERS!" The Tranquility suddenly lurched to the side to dodge the Inferno's ram. It didn't quite work, as the Inferno still struck the Tranquility on the side, damaging the exterior hull and causing it to tilt, somewhat. "DESTROY THEM! NOW!" Both the Tranquility's pulse weapon and its machine gun turret prepared to fire at the Inferno at close range. @Onaku@Nato the Traveler@Eyru IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) "I'll take your silence as a - 'please, force me open now'. Gentlemen?" The warriors accompanying Achro got out various implements - a cutting torch, a crowbar, some sort of large handheld drill, a spoon, for some reason... @EmperorWhenua@Onaku IC: Tekmo (Metru-Koro, The Muaka) Tekmo rushed into Metru-Koro aboard the Muaka, searching for anyone he could recognize. From the looks of things, they already knew what was about to happen. @Keeper of Kraata IC: Waveahk (The Coliseum, Elevator Shaft) Waveahk followed Stannis down the shaft, using his Gravity powers to float down it gently. @EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Navu's Hut, Yaushe) "The horn... it means... it means we're under attack." @ZippyWharrgarbl IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) "Aaand that's our cue to leave." Enra said to Xane and Rangi. "You think we go through the magic portal, or...?" @Unreliable Narrator@Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Sparticus147@Eyru@Keeper of Kraata IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail, Apex's Prison) "I found something!" Gnabol said, loud enough so that Mazor would hear him, but not too loud to upset the Skaklets. He nervously stepped foot into the cave, the massive claw marks made him somewhat nervous. @Smudge8 IC: Klawne (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) Klawne would have tried to follow Knichou and Nale, but she knew she'd never catch up to them with their Kakamas. Instead, she followed where everyone else was going - to the 'New Archives', not that she knew what those were.

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, The Taku Exterior) Before Ulkarr could answer either Keitara's or Irna's questions, the alarm went off. "...What was that?" @TL01 NUVA@Conway@Keeper of Kraata IC: Ostrox (Zakaz Airspace, The Tranquility, The Bridge) The Tranquility stayed in formation with the other three ships. As Ostrox gleefully peered out the window, he noticed something. "A signal fire. Wouldn't the four armed warships flying out of the skull of a dead god be more visible than a TINY CAMPFIRE? I wonder... unveil our new weapon now, or use it later for shock value?" He decided that such a decision should be made democratically. "Tranquility to rest of the fleet. Do we take any action against that signal fire down there?" @Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Eyru IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) Stepping out into the corridor was Achro, as well as four warriors of the League, each wearing a respirator as a defense against the Red Smoke. "Hello again!" He said to the door. "I hope you don't mind, I've brought some friends." @EmperorWhenua IC: Tekmo (Wilderness, Ruins of Ice, The Muaka) Stumbling back to his feet, Tekmo thought he saw something. After scrambling for his binoculars, his suspicion was proven correct - four ships of varying models, coming from the Great Spirit's skull. "Oh dear." He clambered back aboard the Muaka and sped back to Metru-Koro. @Keeper of Kraata IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Navu's Hut, Yaushe) Navu, despite returning to a scene of a murder, was feeling much better... until the alarm sounded, and she placed her hands over her ears to block out the sound. She knew what this meant. "No. Nonononononononono..." @ZippyWharrgarbl IC: Klawne (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) Klawne was taken by surprise by this loud horn noise. Loud horn noises were rarely a good thing.

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro) "I'm afraid not. This region is hospitable only because those who would otherwise inhabit it either died or fled when you arrived here. The Fau Swamp is infested with dangerous creatures and deadly pathogens. The Ash Barrens lie in the shadow of the volcano the Skakdi call 'Irnakk's Tooth', a place of great religious importance to them, from which horrific nightmares are made manifest. The Kumu Islets is the home of my people, and it is unlikely you will be welcome there, sadly. The rest of the island is either territory of the warbands or uncomfortably close to them. Even the underground isn't safe, as it is the refuge of the Mesi, a mutant strain of Skakdi even more aggressive than the usual." @Conway@TL01 NUVA@Keeper of Kraata IC: Tekmo (Wilderness, Ruins of Ice) "I should really just keep a journal, or something... hopefully, the League won't demolish this site on their way here-AAH!" Since he wasn't looking, Tekmo ended up sliding down the ziggurat's stairs rather than walking down them. "Augh... hurts. Everything hurts. Ouugh." @Keeper of Kraata IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail) "Oh, I'm sure there's just some random house lying nearby." Despite his words, Gnabol did search for any sort of shelter nearby. @Unreliable Narrator@Smudge8

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) The airship. Where the one known as Taja was resting after Whisper's ill-conceived attempt to circumvent the ritual. Two interesting specimens in one location. "Yes, that sounds reasonable. I don't have anywhere else to stay in this place apart from the ship." @TL01 NUVA@Conway@Keeper of Kraata IC: Tekmo (Wilderness, Ruins of Ice) "Hmm. Unusual design." Tekmo spoke to IV, but was mostly speaking to himself. "Did the native Skakdi construct this? Perhaps, if all goes well, I could invite Nixie to try and make sense of it." Tekmo ascended up to the top of the ziggurat. @Unreliable Narrator@Keeper of Kraata IC: Waveahk (The Coliseum, The Eclipse, Cargo Bay) "'Great Lord'. Hmm. Well then, after you, wise and powerful wizard." @EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly@~Xemnas~@Kal the Guardian IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Navu's Hut, Yaushe) "OK... thank you." @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid@Tarn IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail) "...It's just occurred to me that perhaps we shouldn't have come here without a plan. We can't reach the Sphere, and, well, we've got seven small children attached to us, that I don't want to see become seven small embryos." @Smudge8

IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Yaushe) It was a fairly short drive down to Navu's home. "There. There it is." She pointed through the window towards it. "He should... still be inside." @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid@Tarn

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) "I believe I have a firm understanding of it. However, this particular region has undergone some changes, recently - urban development and a colossal decapitated head." @Conway@TL01 NUVA@Keeper of Kraata IC: Ostrox (Po-Metru Airspace, The Tranquility, The Bridge) "You heard her. Take us into the heart of darkness." The Vahki at the helm began adjusting course to the crack in the sky - the entrance to the savage outer world that they were now all stranded in. Because of him. But his day would come later. Today was the Matoran's day of reckoning. "What a lovely day... EhehehehehhhHHEHEHEHHEHHAHAHAHAHAHHAH!" @Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Eyru IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) Navu turned and looked upwards to speak to Zsann. "Thank you. Yaushe, my house is, uh..." Navu went up to the window. "You go down that way, turn left at the first junction, keep on going, I'll tell you when to stop." @A-tak-nid@ZippyWharrgarbl

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) "I believe it depends on your definition of 'ghost'. Returning from the grave, however, is not something I have witnessed." @TL01 NUVA@Conway@Keeper of Kraata IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail) After some considerable trekking, Gnabol, Mazor and the seven Skaklets they were carrying caught up with the Aqua Sphere. @Unreliable Narrator@Smudge8

IC: Ulkarr (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) "I am Ulkarr, and I must say, you're looking very alive for someone who is a 'ghost'." He said to Keitara. @TL01 NUVA@Conway@Keeper of Kraata IC: Tekmo (Northern Desert, The Muaka) Tekmo stopped the vehicle and began speaking into his wrist. "Tekmo's log. I've decided to keep a log despite the lack of recording devices currently on hand because shut up, I can do what I like. So far, no obvious sign of approaching hostiles. Unusual temple with out of place ice formations sighted... you know, because it's a desert. Beginning recon." He then started the Muaka back up again, and headed in the direction of the temple. @Unreliable Narrator@Keeper of Kraata IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) That was odd. It felt as if Yaushe's voice was now coming from... outside? Like it was through a speaker, but then logically, she should be able to hear the original voice, shouldn't she? Yaushe was just in the driver's seat, right? @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid

IC: Ulkarr and Klawne (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) "Excuse me." Ulkarr spoke to Irna and Keitara. "Perhaps I could assist you in... whatever it is that you're doing, I presume trying to defend this settlement?" Meanwhile, Klawne would linger patiently outside, waiting for the results of Knichou and Nale's meeting with this Turaga Sans. @Conway@TL01 NUVA IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) Navu pried herself up from the floor. "I don't think they're at my house anymore... but Datrox... someone should probably thaw and bury him." @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid

IC: Waveahk (Coliseum Outskirts, The Eclipse, The Bridge) Waveahk also checked his weapons, his Xian revolver and his Kanoka Blade, before squeezing through the ship's narrow corridors. @~Xemnas~@Kal the Guardian@EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) "Navu... I'm Navu. And I'm... uh, not OK, at the moment." @ZippyWharrgarbl@A-tak-nid

IC: Ostrox (Po-Metru Airspace, Sculpture Fields, The Tranquility, The Bridge) Before the Vahki could respond to Ostrox's question, Zaliyah's voice came over the radio. "What? Oh yes, ready whenever you are. I was just trying to determine the rate of fire, is all." @Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Eyru IC: Achro (Onu-Metru, The Archives, Vault Exterior) From behind the corner of the corridor that the vault door occupies, there's the sound of numerous footsteps on the metal floor, the breathing of respirator masks, and a familiar voice saying: "It's just through here..." @Onaku@EmperorWhenua IC: Tekmo (Metru-Koro Outskirts, The Muaka) Tekmo took the Muaka out west accompanied only by the Fohrok IV, towards the decapitated head of a god, to see what he could see. His belief in Mata Nui had never been absolute, and the fact that he was now apparently dead didn't help. @Unreliable Narrator@Keeper of Kraata IC: Waveahk (Coliseum Airspace, The Eclipse, The Bridge) "Hmm." Waveahk put his canteen back, having sufficiently hydrated himself. @~Xemnas~@Kal the Guardian@EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) "Yeah... you can let her in. It's your van, after all." Navu was still firmly attached to the floor. @ZippyWharrgarbl

IC: Tekmo (Metru-Koro Outskirts, The Muaka) "Oh. Very well." Tekmo clambered aboard the Muaka. "Just make sure to pass out where people can see you." @Keeper of Kraata IC: Waveahk (Coliseum Airspace, The Eclipse, The Bridge) In response, Waveahk turned to Aurax and Stannis while drinking from his canteen. @Kal the Guardian@~Xemnas~@EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) "Thank you... I'm gonna... I'm gonna lie down, now." Navu flopped to the floor of the van. @ZippyWharrgarbl IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) "Don't look at me! It wasn't as if the thing was labelled - 'ring gong to summon', now was it?!" @Nato the Traveler@Eyru@Keeper of Kraata@Sparticus147@~Xemnas~@Onaku

IC: Ostrox (Po-Metru Airspace, Sculpture Fields, The Tranquility, The Bridge) "AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA! YEEEEES! A little inaccurate but YEEEEEEEEES!!!" He wanted to spin in his chair but it wasn't a swivel one. Ostrox was so overjoyed, he almost didn't want to kill Ehlek. Almost. He turned to address the first officer Vahki. "How soon until we can fire again? I presume there is some sort of cool down period." @Vezok's Friend IC: Gnabol (Wilderness, Aqua Sphere Trail, Skakdi Camp) "Right then. We should be off." With the seven Skaklets being carried among them, Gnabol began heading off in the direction of the Aqua Sphere, with Mazor presumably following him. @Unreliable Narrator@Smudge8

IC: Tekmo (Metru-Koro Outskirts) "We should scout the western frontier for any sign of approaching airships, as Captain Vulimai suggested. While we allegedly have two days, I believe it best to be cautious. And yes, I know, it technically involves leaving the village, but... its more about leaving it geographically, rather than leaving it altogether. First, however, we should inform the others that our departure will only be temporary." @Keeper of Kraata IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) Navu took a deep breath before beginning. "Yesterday, I met this Toa called Datrox. He didn't have anywhere to stay for the night, so I offered him to stay at my place." "The next day, I wake up, he's not there. People from the League have shown up to... 'negotiate', apparently, and I see Datrox and another Toa named Falh are questioning one of the League's representatives outside the Turaga's hut. After they leave, Falh... he looks ill. Datrox asks me if he can stay at my place like he did, so I bring him there for a drink of water and a lie down. He asks for a medic, so I try to go find one while Datrox looks over him..." "When I come back... they're fighting, just outside me house. When Datrox sees me, he's distracted - and Falh freezes him completely with his ice powers. He tells me that he'll be fine if I run away. He lies. When I finally muster up the courage to come back when no-one will help me... Falh's taken Datrox - still frozen - inside, and there's something else in there with him. A... biped, for lack of any better words, body covered in moss. They make... some sort of deal. I don't know how to explain it, but... Falh cuts out Datrox's heart, and... and..." Navu couldn't bring herself to finish. @ZippyWharrgarbl IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) "Well, I rang the gong, so, sorry about that. I don't know why you can't leave, though." @Keeper of Kraata@Eyru@~Xemnas~@Sparticus147@Nato the Traveler@Onaku

IC: Achro (The Coliseum) After acquiring the four henchmen - henchwomen? After acquiring the four henchpeople Pridak had allowed him, Achro began the journey back to Onu-Metru. IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) "We didn't do that! I was able to leave and come back to this room just a moment ago, so I don't know about any of this." @Sparticus147@Eyru@~Xemnas~@Nato the Traveler@Onaku

IC: Navu (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut, Yaushe) "Uh, OK." Navu entered the van, being careful not to look at the driver seat, as requested. "Sorry, it's just... I have sensitive hearing, I've been thrown out of my home, I've been witness to murder, and... dark magic? I think?" @ZippyWharrgarbl

IC: Ulkarr, Navu and Klawne (Metru-Koro, Outside Sans's Hut) "What's happening? What's wrong?" Klawne asked, as she saw a Toa grasping onto Captain Knichou's arm, huddling in the fetal position. Ulkarr also saw this... as well as the Kraata implanted upon the Toa's upper spinal column. "Perhaps we should relocate this one to a less densely-populated area." Meanwhile, Navu was having a similar, albeit less noticeable public meltdown. Her hearing couldn't stand the cacophony that was happening around her. She couldn't handle this. Even if she spoke up, it was unlikely anyone would hear her. She clasped her hands over her ears, and tried to blot out the noise... that didn't work, so she knocked on the door of a strange looking van parked outside. "EXCUSE ME? IT'S RATHER LOUD OUT HERE, COULD I COME IN?" @TL01 NUVA@BULiK@Tarn@ZippyWharrgarbl IC: Ostrox (Po-Metru Airspace, Sculpture Fields, The Tranquility, The Bridge) "Understood." Ostrox responded over the open channel, and began to address his cybernetic crew. "Fire the pulse weapon at... ooh, I can't decide, they're all mockeries of art. Hmm... fire at that one." The one in question was a particularly pompous statue of some Toa whose name nobody cared about. The Vahki activated the controls for the new weapon. Ostrox eagerly awaited to see what it would do to that poorly-designed eyesore. Ehlek said it did more damage the further away from the target you were, and they were rather high up indeed. @Vezok's Friend@Nato the Traveler@Onaku@Eyru IC: Achro (The Coliseum, Elevator) Achro took the elevator back down from the secretary's floor. He wasn't exactly sure what a quartet of goons was going to do against a heavily-fortified vault door, aside from breaking their bones. Still, if Pridak was offering, who was he to turn him down? IC: Waveahk (Coliseum Airspace, The Eclipse, The Bridge) "Unless anyone else thought of anything better during our looooong flight here, I think not." @Kal the Guardian@~Xemnas~@EmperorWhenua@Tarn@Snelly IC: Enra (Dead Forest, Ruins of Fire) "Uh oh." Enra assumed a defensive stance against the new visitors, ignoring Xane's question, noticeable fear in her eyes. "We, uh, we're just visiting. We're not trying to interfere in anything." Enra knew of only one race on Zakaz that could look like a horrific nightmare creature and be capable of speech. This was not good. @Sparticus147@Eyru@~Xemnas~@Nato the Traveler@Onaku