Ta-Koro, 30 Days Until New Year's Celebration. "So, you're saying that a Toa from another universe pretending to be a Great Being attacked you for 'knowing too much' about his universe?" Pohatu queried his Toa of Fire brother, as he and the rest of the Toa started towards the Mangai to stop Wera Nui. "Even Lewa after falling out of a tree and hitting every branch on the way down can make a better story than this, Tahu. You're sure that the lava fumes in the Tren Krom Break aren't sending you on a high?" Kopaka remarked with a sneer. "I know who and what I saw, Kopaka. But, since you're so stubborn, the only way you'll know for sure is when you get melted down to an ice cube by him." The Toa of Fire replied, eyes squinted.

"Not like you would last for much longer. Your temper would most likely get the better of you, and he'd spot a weakness, stabbing you straight through the Heartlight-" "Brothers! If we are to fight this adversary, then we must put our differences aside, so that we can defeat this foe with our Unity. Better yet, we could change the heart of our adversary, and they could join us in the fight to awaken Mata Nui!" "I do like the idea of save-redeeming our enemies, Gali, but from the sounds of it, Hydraxon is more likely to get a shift-change in heart." Lewa responded to Gali, crossing her arms. "...Let's just get to planning before we start a fight between ourselves, and save our strength for when it's needed most." Onua spoke up, and the rest of the Toa agreed with him. Atop the Mangai, 30 Days Until New Year's Celebration. The Toa were busy formulating a plan to infiltrate this mysterious base, and stop Wera Nui before he could cause havoc on the island, or worse. But, before they could enact their strategy, a loud boom erupted from Ta-Koro. "By Mata Nui... I don't suppose that's our enemy, Tahu?" Pohatu remarked, eyes widened.

"Most likely. Let's get moving, now."

The Toa were nigh sliding down the mountain, as they sprinted towards the village. Their mechanical feet grinded against the ashy stone that composed the Mangai, as they readied their weapons. "How much time do the Matoran have to evacuate?" Gali said, still running. "They won't run. The Ta-Matoran are noble, and are the greatest Matoran in combat. They'll fight until their last breath." Tahu responded, spinning his sword as he sprinted with the other Toa. As the Toa made their way through the gates, they saw a swarm of Matoran Guards holding Wera Nui down, so that he could be incarcerated. A lone Ta-Matoran with a grey body, green eyes, and red arms greeted the Toa at the gate. "Finally, Toa! Thank Mata Nui you all arrived. we've barely held this guy down, and he has already torn through a few huts." "It's our honor, my friend. Has he said anything remarkable?" Gali replied to the Matoran. "Yup. He said his name was Wera Nui, and that he would 'be our new ruler, and the sole owner of Mata Nui.' Naturally, we tried to stop him-" The Matoran's sentence was cut off as Wera Nui broke free, and flung Matoran in every direction, including into the Matoran in conversation with the Toa. "This is no way to greet your new ruler, is it? And for your failure to comply, you shall all be extinguished." Wera Nui remarked in a sinister manner, drawing a large fire sword. Suddenly, he noticed the Toa's presence. His eyes locked with theirs with laser sharp accuracy, staring them dead in the eyes. "I see that the little Toa of Fire gathered his playmates for imminent destruction. How does it feel to be at the end of your life?" "Perhaps you should ask yourself the same question." Tahu replied.

"Hm, I see. One shall stand, Six shall fall." Wera Nui leaped into the air, and up the mountain of Mangai, up to his base of operations. "You know where he's heading." Gali remarked. "Same place we are." Tahu responded. He went into Vakama's hut, and took a strange looking 'half mask'. He sheathed his sword, and followed Wera Nui up the mountain.

Thanks to the Toa's Golden Masks, they could all use the abilities of the Kakama, the Mask of Speed, without the need of a mask change. They utilized this well, speeding up the mountaintop, as Wera Nui was steeling himself for battle in his lair. The Toa found the entrance into a surprisingly sparse hallway, leading to a large main room, including a pit of lava in the middle of the room, stairs leading up to other, conspicuous doors, and a throne, that of which Wera Nui sat upon. "Today, you will meet Mata Nui, Toa. I came to this world with intentions of a peaceful rule of mine, but I see that cannot happen no longer. Your lives end, as my legend begins." "All that you say is lies. You mistook our universe for another, and attacked once I started questioning you-" "That was the problem. I am, and always will be, superior to you. Your disrespect will mark your end." Tahu was cut off by Wera Nui, who arose from his throne, and unsheathed his fire sword. "I see there is no other way of going about this other than fighting. It is a fight you will get." Gali remarked, pulling out her two Hooks. "So be it." Wera Nui unleashed a powerful blast of fire at the Toa, which affected all but Tahu. They all quickly got back up, and initiated their plan. Pohatu sped behind Wera Nui, and attacked him by kicking large rocks that once made up the floor. Lewa ran across the walls, further diverting Wera Nui's attention. Kopaka stuck behind and fired bolts of ice at Wera Nui with his lance, as Tahu, Onua, and Gali all attacked Wera Nui head on. Onua was soon knocked into the wall that Lewa was walking on, causing the two of them to be taken out, Kopaka's ice shots were deflected by Wera Nui's Broadsword, and Pohatu was kicked into one of the three doorframes in the room. This left only three Toa still able to fight. Gali planned to jump over Wera Nui, and strike at a vital weak point of his from there, but it was to no avail. As she backflipped over him, Wera Nui grabbed her arms and tossed her into a wall, sending pieces of stone flying about. Tahu was soon attacked by Wera Nui, as he was quickly stunned, and then impaled through the chest. The Toa of Fire fell to the floor. He coughed up a green/metallic blue substance, and pulled out his strange 'half mask' from earlier. It was the Legendary Mask of Time, and he used it to rewind time to before he was struck. He quickly dodged the attack when no longer using the Vahi, and swapped back to his Kanohi Hau. Tahu knew that, even with the Vahi, he was outmatched, since his Toa brothers and sisters were knocked unconscious. He used his Golden Kanohi, and moved his fellow Toa out of the lair with the powers of the Matatu, the Mask of Telekinesis. He then pulled the support beams that held the lair's roof up out, effectively crushing both him, and Wera Nui. Outside the ruins of Wera Nui's Lair, 30 Days Until New Year's Celebration. The Toa awoke to the smell of ash, and smoke. They sprung to their feet, and without hesitation began searching for Tahu beneath the rubble. Gali found a lone, red hand sticking up beneath the debris, and upon removing the rubble covering the body it belonged to, she had discovered Tahu. Major scratches cover his body, along with a stained version of the substance Tahu spat out in his fight with Wera Nui. He was caked in ash, and his Golden Kanohi was broken in half. Soon, his eyes flickered to life, and his fingers moved, as Tahu awoke. His Toa brethren lifted him from the rubble, and carried him back to Ta-Koro, for a much needed Mask repair, and rest.



