“How exactly are we supposed to rebuild the bridge?” Lewa questioned Ekimu as he walked beside Toa Tahu.
“You shall see.” Ekimu said with a slight grin as the thirteen arrived at the entrance of the city, they leaned over the edge, down into the abyss. The casm sunk deep into the ground, a black void was visible where no light could go. It was too wide for any of the Toa to jump across, but Lewa was able to fly the distance, and so he did, landing on the other end.
“Ekimu, are you certain you should attempt such a feat so soon after waking up?” Asked the aged voice of Narmoto, the stocky Protector of fire.
“Yes Narmoto, I am certain.” Ekimu replied.
“Come on then, I’m waiting.” Lewa smirked as Ekimu stood straight, rolling his shoulders as his mask, the mask of creation, and his hands began to become surrounded by a strange blue aura. He pointed his palms down to the pit, turning his hands over and raising them.
In that instant, faint blue specks could be seen rising up from the darkness, the massive stones moved with incredible speed as they blasted out of the casm, the same blue aura around them as they lined themselves into their prior positions, the bits and pieces merging back together, the glow fading as the bridge settled.
Lewa stood at the end of the bridge, his eyes wide in awe much like the rest of the Toa. “E-Ekimu..” Tahu muttered “I can’t believe it..”
“They call me legendary for a reason Tahu.” Ekimu smirked, taking the first step onto the bridge.
“I will remember not to doubt you again…” Kopaka said with a snicker. After a moment, they resumed trailing behind Ekimu, eventually crossing the bridge.
“Listen. Toa, Protectors.” Ekimu sighed, looking up at his twelve companions.
“What is it Ekimu?” Kivoda asked as the short gilded figure crossed his arms.
“I must go search for the Mask of Imitation, it is too dangerous for all of us to go, so I will only be taking three of you.”
“What? No, we are a team, we must stay together.” Tahu said, standing firm.
“Tahu Tahu Tahu…” Ekimu sighed, shaking his head. “You all must learn to be united when you need to be. Otherwise, you need not be together all of the time.” He continued as Tahu crossed his arms. “The elements must exist in harmony, and must work together to keep the world in balance, but they all have their own unique jobs.”
“So then which of us will you be taking with you?” Onua inquired. Ekimu pondered this question while looking at the Toa for a moment before making his choice.
“I shall take Kopaka, Lewa, and Pohatu.” Ekimu declared as Kopaka nodded.
“Good choice.” He smirked.
“I don’t see why not.” Lewa added.
“Agreed..” Pohatu sighed
“Fine, but what shall Tahu, Onua, the Protectors, and I do in the meantime?” Gali asked, Ekimu simply shrugging his shoulders.
“Go back to your own regions, mingle with the villagers, have the protectors show you around.” He said as he waved to Tahu, Onua, and Gali, facing his back to them and walking away while the other three followed behind him. “Good luck my friends.” Ekimu concluded.
“Well..what now?” Gali questioned, looking at Tahu and Onua.
“You heard him, we can go to our own regions.” Onua replied as Tahu nodded.
“I think we should become more acquainted with our new homes.” Tahu added, the three giving each other nods before turning in their own directions, heading into the brush. The Protectors also heading their separate ways.
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Bionicle: The Mask of Imitation
AçãoThousands of years ago, on the mythical island of Okoto. Two mask makers, Ekimu and his brother, Makuta, forged great masks for the residents of Okoto. That was before Makuta's betrayal. His envy towards his brother drove him to a lust for recogniti...
