Seeing as the Toa of Air had just been infected with this strange substance, Takua ran off, to tell the Ta-Koro Guard of what just transpired. This day seemed devoid of hope for the Island, as not only did Po-Koro fail to survive the raid commenced by The Swarm, but the Toa were hopeless to stop it. Once the Chronicler had reached his friends, he told them of the Lewa's fate. "Toa Lewa... she was attacked by a Muaka, who bit down on her Mask... I think she was infected, or something-" "Infected? What did it look like?" Onewa replied, a look of concern upon the Turaga's face. "Her Miru looks like it's covered in ash, or something like that... what could it be?" "It could only be Antidermis, the Makuta's favorite substance to toy around with. It's what infected the Rahi beasts, and the Bohrok's Krana. If we are to help the Toa, I must follow." The Turaga said, now standing upright, staff in hand. "The Guard and I will summon the other Toa, Noble Turaga." Jaller remarked. "It is settled, then. Bring the Toa, and meet me at Mata-Koro." "It will be done." Jaller nodded, and signaled to the rest of the guard to move out. By dawn, on the next day, the Toa, as well as Onewa and the Chronicler, were gathered around an unsuspecting hut in the 'central village' of the island. They had also found Onua and Pohatu along the way, whom were carrying Lewa. "I take it that you all know the effects of Antidermis, no? If you do, you'll still have to listen. Antidermis is a volatile substance, that of which can control the minds of Rahi beasts, Krana, and most importantly, Toa. It also slowly eats away at the mind, corrupting memories, subjugating the host to torture, and if not treated within three days; it can render the host deceased. Only one person knows the cure, and he resides beyond this door." Onewa states, pacing back and forth as he speaks. "Who exactly IS this person? If they hold such important knowledge, why wasn't it widely known?" Tahu remarks. "...You may know him." Onewa replies, opening the door to reveal a large, coffin like object. He slides the top off of it to reveal a Matoran, adorning cloth not too dissimilar to the robes a Turaga would wear, and a golden, crown like Mask. "E-Ekimu...?! He died when Rarangi Nui was destroyed!" "Not quite, Tahu. For he used a Mask of Shielding in his descent, which took most of the fall for him." Onewa remarks. "How are we supposed to cure Lewa if he's asleep, though?" Kopaka states. "Well, this coffin was the only thing keeping him asleep. Without the top, he'll be awake any minute now." Surely enough, the legendary Mask Maker rises from his slumber, his light blue eyes flickering to life. He is dazed, and disoriented, at first, and looks around the room. "Ah, you're finally awake. It's only been five decades since you fell asleep." Onewa remarks. "I see that the world has changed since I was last active. What am I needed for?" Ekimu speaks, turning his attention towards his old friend. "Lewa's Kanohi has been infected with Antidermis, and since all of your old Mask molds were burned in Po-Koro's destruction, you're gonna need to counter-act the spread." "I see. Do we have any spare Protodermis?" "It's over by that furnace. Go ahead and work your magic." Onewa remarks. Ekimu nods, and sets to work. He takes a sheet of Protodermis, and sets it in the furnace, which he soon ignites. One the liquid 'pure' Protodermis rises to the surface, he scoops it out of the furnace with a metal cup. "Place Lewa down on a flat surface, or else this will not work." Tahu and Kopaka do as said, and set her down on a small bed. Ekimu lets a few drops of the Pure Protodermis drip out of the cup, which set to work in disinfecting Lewa's Kanohi. It was still hot, however, and since the Antidermis 'bonded' with her nervous system, she felt the pain of the Mask. Most of the toxic substance was gone, even after just a few drops. Once the mask was fully disinfected, Ekimu stored away the Protodermis, and waited with the Toa for Lewa to regain consciousness. Once the Toa of Air had re-awakened, Ekimu prepared to answer some questions. "I take it that you all have questions?" "When are we supposed to fight The Makuta, and where?" Tahu queried. "Once you have found all of your Kanohi, you must head to the Kini Nui to equip your Golden Masks, which will help in your fight against the Makuta." "Golden Masks? Like the one you wear-have on?" Lewa asked. "Not exactly. This is the Ovahkii, the Legendary Mask of Creation. The ones you will wear take the form of your current, Great Masks. Only in use will they be gold. They also have the abilities of all 12 Great Kanohi." Ekimu replied. "These Golden Masks will be ever-useful against the Makuta!" "Do not underestimate it, Lewa. The Makuta has powers beyond comprehension, and only in Unity can you defeat it. If not careful, you could all perish, and the Makuta would spread, unchecked." "...Noted." Lewa replied. "Do all six of you have all of your Masks?" The Toa nod in unison,standing around Ekimu. "Then you may go to the Kini Nui. May the Great Spirit protect you." The six Toa leave Mata-Koro, and approach the Kini Nui. Their Destiny will soon begin.