Kalama and Ta Rahkshi

You can TRY to kill one of mine Pirok. Might send the whole group after you however. XDStatus of the Chroniclers Company, Tamaru is dead but managed to get his clue to someone. Hafu is unknown but managed to get his clue out. Kopeke and Macku are safe and alive but their clues have gotten out. Nobody has managed to find Kapura or Taipu and get their clues because neither Emzee or Nuju Metru are wanting to continue the staff plot without Friar Tuck.It's safe to assume until Tuck gets back to run his plot, Kapura and Taipu will remain hidden and cannot be found considering I've already attempted to locate both of them. They should be considered out of play at this time.Until then, I suggest players run their own subplots until Tuck's 'triumphant return' as the Chronicler's Company plot is at a stand still.

"To what? Sound?" Tanuka shrugged. "I kinda miss the sea at night. It was very lulling."

Tanuka paused. "What about me?" She asked curiously.

Lei side-stepped a left hook before gliding around a right hit. Her elbow met the Footman's face to much cheers from the crowd. She tumbled around a wild swing before delivering a solid kick to his fourth point of contact.Laughter and cheers went up.Lei pranced around.

"So you're helping her hide or something?" Tanuka asked. "And where are the other two?"

"Hmmm..." Nala made a big show of looking around before pointing at Hotu. "She looks tough."The Footman chased the bouncy Marine around the ring unable to land a hit as Lei evaded occasionally taunting him.

"More or less. Lei can't take that many hits... but they have to catch her first. That's the tricky part."Lei swerved out of the way of another punch and decked the Footman twice in the side."The Footmen have excellent natural defensive ability due to their increased durability. She's going to have to wear him out."

After the five minute match was called to a draw, another Footman entered the ring.He pointed at Lei."ANNNND that's my cute to-HURK!" Yuni caught the Corporal by the chain wrapped about her sash and spun her toward the ring snatching off Lei's sleeve as she did so."FORTAY WEEGETS ON THAR' MAREEN!" She called out."YUUUUNNNIIIIII!" Lei whined."YEH COST MEH YEH O MEH!"Lei sighed and turned to face the Footman. Yelping she vaulted him as he came at her hard making him miss."Mmm... interesting match up." Juno said. "He must be looking for an easy victory. Lei isn't built for taking hits."

OOC: They are already occupied. Nala FTW!"So what do you think big guy?" Nala said from laying across Onuzek's shoulder. "See anybody you think you can take?"

Tanuka laughed. "I agree. That would make you harder to find. Any story behind that long name? And whatever did happen to Thama's old team?"

"Was Thama one of them?" Tanuka asked. "The Toa who joined up with you on the tryouts I mean. And why did they think you were dead because you forgot to turn your mask power off?"

"Suit yourself." Lei said. "You might get called out through."The Vinesman finally managed to pin the Ussalry and victory went to the Gukko Force. Widgets exchanged hands before two Footmen bounced into the ring."Guard attendance is low." Hotu noted."There is that scuffle that closed off the main gate." Kalama said. "They're probably dealing with it."

OOC: XD And well executed at that.IC: Lei grinned brightly at Sisk. "Much. The only rule is no weapons unless both combatants agree to it. No killing ether. That's obvious. Wouldn't want the higher ups waking up to realizing they were missing a few soldiers.""Rank means squat here too." Hotu said. "You're in the building you're fair game. Kalama might be the highest ranking here but even the lowest privates can call him out to the ring.""A poor choice selecting me as an opponent but better than suddenly learning the folly of biting off more than you can chew when your life is at stake." Kalama replied."Spaken' o' stakes, yer gunna gut moi weegets ba'k lass." Yuni told Lei. "Wif eentarast!""Hey Hotu, can you pound someone's face in for me?""Nun ye don't lass. Yer gunna earn 'em ba'k yerself!""This does not bode well for our young adventuress..." Lei narrated.

OOC: I aim to please! ^_^IC: "Hmmm... it will do for a start. I suppose we could always work... our... way.. up..." Lei said seductively walking her fingers up the side of Sisk's Kanohi."HOTU!!!" A Guardsman greeted the Marine. "We missed you at the last dance!""Bit occupied. Back now." She said."And you brought the whole gang with you! Brilliant! HEY GUYS! WE GOT MARINES TO REPRESENT!"The group found themselves in a massive warehouse. Matoran from just about every force from the Guard to the Footmen were in the building.In the middle of the building was a cleared out makeshift fighting ring. A Gukko Force Vinesman and an Ussalry member were going at it. The spectators were cheering the combatants on."Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a Military Dance." Kalama said introducing those not familiar to the concept. "Sometimes tensions just get too high so we blow off a little steam and settle things in a supervised manner." He paused to glance around. "Seems like we're the only Marines here. Get ready for an onslaught girls.""A lot of other Matoran like to fight Marines." Kali said. "They try to unseat us as the toughest force. We just like to beat on Guardsmen and Sanctum."

"...You suck at gender identification don't you?" Kali accused Argentum. "First you're calling Kalama some weird gender mix when he's clearly male and now you're calling Macku a guy when she's a girl. Wow... just... wow... I have no words to even describe this.""You could always make some up." Lei offered helpfully."That wouldn't work." Kali said. "Because then I would have no idea what I'm saying.""You could make up a whole new language!" Lei said. "We could call it... Kalienthese!""...Cute Corporal but let's stick with standard Matoran."Hotu knocked on a door."Here we go..."

"It's not so much we 'can't track him' than we 'can't catch him'." Maya said. "Tracking we can do. We've picked up his trail several times. Catching him is another matter entirely. Every time we think we get close enough we think we can see him the trail suddenly vanishes. Once he got far enough away the trail reappears."Lei leaned back against Sisk. "The position of my personal manservant and consort is still open." She batted her eyes at him.

"Fairly dark." Kalama answered as Hotu started leading the group. "Also very noisy. The sound of industry and mining goes on there.""I thought we were going to the dance?" Hotu said."We are! That's why you're in front!" Kalama said.

ONU-WAHI/TA-WAHI HIGHWAYONU-WAHI, 1736 HRS"So Nen." Tanuka asked. "How did you get to Mata-Nui?"

"Seeing as this was a bust we'll probably head up to Onu-Koro and see if... HOTU! GET BACK HERE AND STAY PUT!" Kalama snapped at the oversized Matoran."See if the other Toa and Tanuka had any luck with Taipu." He finished. "What is your problem Corporal?" Kalama turned to Hotu."Dance sir.""...Right after we go pound some Sanctum Guard's faces in."

Tanuka put a hand on Thama's shoulder and gave her a warm smile. "It sounds like we have a common goal Thama." She said. "It kind of makes me curious about what Kalama will make us do next."

Lei shook her head. "Codfish=Commandant." She whispered back. "Commandants are one rank higher than Commander and are usually in charge of installations or liaisons. A lot of what both do are WAY above my pay grade."Kalama walked back out. He was alone. "Well that was more painless than I thought it would be.""She tore you apart huh?" Kali asked."I am honestly surprised I am still in one piece. Still I'm glad it wasn't the Chacodfish. I'd probably get dropped to Captain if I was lucky.""Oh?""Yeah. Otherwise they would have dropped me so far you'd be the new CO." Kalama joked."Pass.""Ah come on Kali. You'd make a great CO.""You drop. I drop. We're your unit Kalama.""Speak for yourself." Nuraka said. "I'd take it.""By the way Nuraka, you've been reassigned to your own unit.""WHAT?!?!" She screeched. "Like Karz I'm going!"Kalama laughed. "Gotcha."Nuraka glared at him. "If you're going to act like that I think I will accept that fake assignment.""Oh? And impersonate an officer?""I am an officer Kal. I just like it here."Kalama chuckled. "Of course you do." Kalama glanced around. "Corporal get back here..." He said to Hotu who was trying to slink off.

OOC: XD Nice. Way to go from E2 Marine equivalent to E5 in one sweep.IC: Hotu and Lei looked at each other in shock."Did he just go from Private First Class to Seawoman?" Lei asked."I'm seeing it but I don't believe it.""Oh calm down you two!" Nuraka said. "That's not uncommon for someone who keeps rejecting promotions.""If you ladies are done chatterboxing would it be possible for you to behave yourselves for a few minutes while I check in with the liaison here? You're likely to get chewed out by the Codfish because you went rogue so let's not give her anymore ammunition then we have to." Kalama said.

"You should really think about ranking up Ril." Hotu said. "They didn't even consider me for Ghekula until I made Lance Corporal which is STILL one rank higher than you are in the Guard. Seriously.""It's a sign your superiors think you can handle the responsibility that comes with the rank." Juno said. "No soldier ever gets promoted without her superiors thinking she can handle the responsibility. Yuni's a Gunnery Sergent because they believe she can handle running lower enlisted. I'm a Chief Petty Officer because they believe I can oversee the overseers like Yuni in addition to lower enlisted like Lei and Hotu. Kali's an officer because she's proven she can be responsible and level headed enough to oversee entire units and keep our more excitable lower enlisted in line. Kalama's our CO because the Codfish know he has what it takes to lead our unit into battle and bring everyone home alive at the end of the day.""No pressure by the way." Maya said to Kalama."You belief and faith in me in astounding ladies." Kalama said."He's just being sarcastic because it helps him cope." Maya said to Ril. "But Juno is right. You should be honored that they want to give you that promotion. They think you're ready or they wouldn't be offering it."

"We gave up on Kapura. He can't be found right now." Kalama turned to the Guard."I'm sorry sir but there's a bit of a-"Kalama held up a hand. Something in the middle of his palm obscured by his hand made the guard quit speaking as he started at it for a minute."...You may pass Commander. Are these people with you?""Yes.""Alright. You look like a capable bunch. Good luck in there and watch out for Utu!"TA-KOROTA-WAHI, 1734 HRS"Do you think we'll get to see Dren?" Lei asked."Probably not. He get's kept fairly busy. He IS to the Guard what we are to the Marines after all." Hotu said.

"In that case we have enough authority that we should be able to get in." Kalama said."Now it's just a matter of getting to the side entrance."