Chapter 10
How quickly 1000 years can go by when you are busy outdoing Chirox in Rahi creation. While Teridax busied himself tormenting the Matoran of Mata Nui like a Muaka with a stone rat, I was bringing fabulous creatures into being. True, some of them did not live very long... and yes, one died quite an explosive death... but I had my successes as well. The shadow leech, for example – a mutated kraata that could drain the light out of any living being. Who couldn't love that?
Naturally, I needed a test subject for it. I traveled to a village in my area of control in search of a Matoran brave/desperate/stupid enough to volunteer (I could have taken one by force, but after 100,000 years, all that screaming and begging grows tiresome to listen to). I was fortunate enough to run across a villager named Vican, eager to find a more adventurous life for himself. What he got for the loss of his light instead was a life of shadow and the honor of being my assistant... a more than fair trade, in my estimation.
It was shortly after I introduced him to the wonder that is Destral that a most fascinating incident took place: a Matoran went flying through my laboratory, to be dashed against the far wall. His armor was crimson, but it was obvious he was one of mine – meaning another beneficiary of the gift of a shadow leech. He was followed by Gorast, in her usual state of rage/psychosis.
The crumpled heap on the floor turned out to be Vultraz, a Matoran who had been in the service of Gorast for some time before becoming one with the shadows. On a far-flung scouting mission, he had discovered a way into the legendary Karda Nui, the core of the universe. That was the good news. The bad news was that he had decided to keep this knowledge to himself, apparently thinking he could benefit from it somehow. That he did, if you consider being beaten by Gorast to be a "benefit."
Once she had the information in hand, Gorast informed Teridax (who was busy taking a long overdue bath beneath Voya Nui at the time). His reaction was predictable: we were to go to Karda Nui immediately, seize it, and see to it any Av-Matoran there would pose no threat. Eventually, he had no doubt the Toa Nuva would make an appearance there... if they did, his wishes were clear. Icarax, of course, thought his demands bordered on insanity if not treason to the Brotherhood, and he refused to go. Eventually, Antroz gave up trying to persuade him.
"We'll call him when there is someone for him to break," our team leader said. "Otherwise, I can do without his company."
Karda Nui – how to describe its glory, its wonder, its sheer beauty? How to capture the feeling one gets at the first sight of it? It isn't easy, but let me try.
It's a big cave. With a swamp in it.
At least, there has been the sport of hunting Matoran, which has kept Vamprah happy. Gorast, Bitil and Krika went down below to ready themselves in case the Toa appear in the swamp first, and I have not seen them since. I am sure they are fine – certainly, they would not be foolish enough to go into water so obviously foul.
As for me, I am back to creating shadow leeches in my new hive. I have my doubts the Toa Nuva will ever arrive – what sane being would challenge seven Makuta? If they do, things will be most ... interesting. Teridax tells us we must show restraint – asking Makuta to show restraint around Toa is like asking a Rahkshi to show table manners.
Hmmmm... what's that? I could have sworn there was a flash of light outside. It must have been pretty powerful for me to see it all the way in here. Well, I suppose if it was anything important, I will find out about it in time...
Friday, July 4, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Online Catalog on Shop at Home
The online catalog is now on Shop at Home. Simply type in shop.lego.com on your search thing at the top of the screen and it will be on the home page.
Also, I won't be here from now until Sunday, so unless I find a computer where I'm going, there will be no new updates.
Also, I won't be here from now until Sunday, so unless I find a computer where I'm going, there will be no new updates.
All Mistika Available on Shop at Home
In addition to the ones already specified, Rockoh T3, Mistika Collection, and Vultraz are all available now on Shop at Home.
Jetrax T6 still isn't up...
Jetrax T6 still isn't up...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
New Bionicle Website Features
-Takanuva's Blog
-Bionicle Comic 12.5 Script
-Question and Answer with Greg Farshtey
-Mistika Building Instructions
-Mistika Bios
-Mistika Animation
-New Story Update
-Awesome new Downloads
-Bioniclestory.com Update
Check all that out and more at Bionicle.com!
-Bionicle Comic 12.5 Script
-Question and Answer with Greg Farshtey
-Mistika Building Instructions
-Mistika Bios
-Mistika Animation
-New Story Update
-Awesome new Downloads
-Bioniclestory.com Update
Check all that out and more at Bionicle.com!
Mistika Movie on Bionicle.com
There is an awesome Mistika animation on the Bionicle website.
Link: bionicle.com
Link: bionicle.com
Jetrax T6 Available on UK Shop at Home
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8942&cn=541
Rockoh T3 is also available. (this is only for residents of the UK)
Rockoh T3 is also available. (this is only for residents of the UK)
Bionicle.com Site Update
Cool new Swamp of Secrets art. Check it out here:
http://bionicle.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx?domainredir=bionicle.com
http://bionicle.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx?domainredir=bionicle.com
Vultraz Available Now on Shop at Home
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Leaf.aspx?cn=480&d=351
Every Mistika on Shop at Home is available now except for Rockoh T3 and the Mistika Collection.
(this is the second time I've posted this, on the first one there was an error)
Every Mistika on Shop at Home is available now except for Rockoh T3 and the Mistika Collection.
(this is the second time I've posted this, on the first one there was an error)
Monday, June 30, 2008
Death of Spiriah - Federation of Fear 10
Chapter 10
Vezon looked from the massive, chained form of the dragon-like beast to his partners, then back at the dragon, then over to Brutaka. He opened his mouth to speak, but Brutaka cut him off.
"Don't say it," said Brutaka.
"We're going to need --" Vezon began.
"A bigger boat. I know," Brutaka said. "Anybody know what those... things... are flying all around?"
Small, winged creatures were indeed flitting all around the dragon. Now and then, one would let out a scream that shattered rock. "They're called klakk," said Makuta Spiriah. "Something Mutran created a long time back – their sonic scream is formidable. They must be meant as guardians."
Brutaka frowned. Guardians, all right, but against whom? He knew the dragon was in fact Makuta Miserix, ex-leader of the Brotherhood. He had been ordered executed, but Makuta Krika had instead chained him up here on the island of Artidax. It was Brutaka's job to rescue him so the Order of Mata Nui could use him against his former organization.
At that moment, Miserix suddenly took notice of them. His great eyes narrowed as he spoke and his voice rumbled like a distant avalanche. "Who... are... you?"
Brutaka started to say, "Friends," then decided he didn't really want to be considered a friend of that thing. "We're here to free you," he said instead. "Can you shapeshift to a smaller form?"
"Why would I wish to do that?" asked Miserix. "Do you know how many of these creatures I had to absorb to reach a size where their screams no longer pain me?"
"See, the size is a problem, your immenseness," Vezon cut in. "We only have a small boat, hardly more than a raft, really, and if it sinks we have to swim. Personally, I am not big on swimming – some friends of mine went for a swim, I heard, and now they look like sea snakes, just a head and a spine. And I have no spine, so I would be just a head, and --"
Miserix's eyes glowed red. A burst of laser vision struck Vezon, sending him tumbling backwards. "Gnat," muttered the Makuta.
Turning to check on Vezon, Brutaka saw that Spiriah had backed way up into the shadows. Miserix noticed too and bellowed, "Tell that one to come forth."
Spiriah took a reluctant step forward. At the sight of another Makuta, the dragon smiled. "Spiriah. I do remember you. When Teridax rose against me, you were one of the first to be by his side. I have so looked forward to meeting you again."
Brutaka tightened his grip on his weapon. He did not like Miserix's tone at all.
"Do you know I have not seen one of my species since Krika left me here?" Miserix continued.
"We all meant to come," Spiriah said hurriedly. "Teridax wouldn't let us. We all knew we would benefit by your experience, your power, your very presence."
"But you did not come," rumbled Miserix. "So now I shall benefit from yours."
A hand made of living shadow erupted from the dragon's chest, grabbed Spiriah, and pulled him into Miserix's body. There wasn't even time for a scream.
Vezon, back on his feet, stopped dead when he saw the Makuta consumed. "I thought we were here to rescue him from captivity," he whispered. "Not from that mid-day empty feeling."
"You know, we could just leave you here to rot," Brutaka said to Miserix. "Or wait for the next volcanic eruption to rain lava down on your oversized head. Or... you could have your chance to take revenge on your brothers. What's it going to be?"
Miserix considered. Then he leaned forward as far as his chains would allow him and said, "Make your attempt, for what good it will do."
"I have seen those kind of chains before," said Lariska. "They grow and shrink with him. They feed on his own power and use it to hold him."
Brutaka hefted his weapon. "Can they be broken?"
"Not without causing him great pain."
Brutaka gave a grim smile. "I'll cry tomorrow. Find me a weak link. Roodaka, we are going to need your help."
The Vortixx had been silent since they had entered Miserix's presence. Brutaka had no doubt she was planning something. But she dutifully stepped forward and stood beside him, her eyes never leaving the chained Makuta.
"There," said Lariska, pointing to a segment of the chain that held Miserix's right arm. "We concentrate our fire there."
Brutaka and Roodaka took aim, he with his blade, she with her outstretched hand. Energy and shadow bolts struck the weak segment of chain, bathing it in a continuous stream of power. After several minutes, the substance of the chain began to flake off. After a few more, it began to crack. Then the link shattered to pieces. Miserix screamed, loud enough to crack the mountain itself.
The klakk reacted instantly, flying toward the rescue team and unleashing their sonic screams. Vezon and Lariska fought them off, while Brutaka used his blade to parry the streams of sound. Meanwhile, Miserix raised his arm tentatively. Seeing that it was indeed free of its bonds, he reached over with it and tore the other chain from the ground. This time, he did not scream, but only smiled.
The klakk were gaining ground now, driving the team back toward where the insects were still lurking. Miserix watched the battle for a moment in silence. Then he opened his mouth and unleashed a power scream that felled the klakk, along with Vezon and Lariska. Brutaka and Roodaka barely remained conscious. Crawling over, Brutaka checked on his two team members – both were still living.
"Now, then," said Miserix. "Where is Teridax?"
Brutaka laughed. "And if I tell you, you have no reason to keep us alive. Gratitude is not high on the list of Makuta emotions. I'll show you. But you are going to need to shrink down to make it out the way we came."
"Your lack of imagination is disappointing," said Miserix, in as close to good spirits as a Makuta ever got. He reared back and struck the side of the mountain with all his might, once, twice, again. The rock cracked and began to crumble. Miserix followed up with his fragmentation power, reducing the entire side of the volcano to shards of stone. Beyond it, Brutaka could see the sky and the sea.
"At last!" said Miserix. "After so many millennia – I am free!"
Before Brutaka's startled eyes, the dragon grew wings. Then Miserix turned his crimson-scaled head to Brutaka and said, "Come. Show me where my enemy hides, so I may grind his armor to dust and feed on his energies."
"No!" shouted Roodaka. "They want to lead you into a trap! Listen to me, I too am an enemy of the Brotherhood. Brutaka wants to use you, to sacrifice you as a pawn in a war against the Makuta. I want you for an ally!"
Miserix lowered his lead and leaned in so that his massive face was up against Roodaka's. When he spoke, it was in a whisper. "Little one, I am Makuta Miserix. I am no one's pawn. I am no one's ally." His next words came in a roar that drove Roodaka back into the rock wall. "And I am no one's fool!!"
Brutaka watched, looking unimpressed. "Are you done?"
Miserix nodded slowly. "Let us go. I have a universe to rediscover."
Brutaka loaded the stunned Roodaka and the now semi-conscious Lariska and Vezon onto the dragon's back. Then he climbed on himself. Miserix unfurled his wings and stepped out into the open air. They soared high above the island, pausing only long enough for Miserix to make a muttered vow to come back and destroy the place one day. Brutaka noted that the team's boat was gone – Takadox had gotten away after all, then.
Let him run. It doesn't matter, thought Brutaka. A storm is coming to this universe, and when it hits, there will be nowhere for anyone to hide.
Miserix spread his wings and turned toward the north, carrying his passengers into the unknown.
Vezon looked from the massive, chained form of the dragon-like beast to his partners, then back at the dragon, then over to Brutaka. He opened his mouth to speak, but Brutaka cut him off.
"Don't say it," said Brutaka.
"We're going to need --" Vezon began.
"A bigger boat. I know," Brutaka said. "Anybody know what those... things... are flying all around?"
Small, winged creatures were indeed flitting all around the dragon. Now and then, one would let out a scream that shattered rock. "They're called klakk," said Makuta Spiriah. "Something Mutran created a long time back – their sonic scream is formidable. They must be meant as guardians."
Brutaka frowned. Guardians, all right, but against whom? He knew the dragon was in fact Makuta Miserix, ex-leader of the Brotherhood. He had been ordered executed, but Makuta Krika had instead chained him up here on the island of Artidax. It was Brutaka's job to rescue him so the Order of Mata Nui could use him against his former organization.
At that moment, Miserix suddenly took notice of them. His great eyes narrowed as he spoke and his voice rumbled like a distant avalanche. "Who... are... you?"
Brutaka started to say, "Friends," then decided he didn't really want to be considered a friend of that thing. "We're here to free you," he said instead. "Can you shapeshift to a smaller form?"
"Why would I wish to do that?" asked Miserix. "Do you know how many of these creatures I had to absorb to reach a size where their screams no longer pain me?"
"See, the size is a problem, your immenseness," Vezon cut in. "We only have a small boat, hardly more than a raft, really, and if it sinks we have to swim. Personally, I am not big on swimming – some friends of mine went for a swim, I heard, and now they look like sea snakes, just a head and a spine. And I have no spine, so I would be just a head, and --"
Miserix's eyes glowed red. A burst of laser vision struck Vezon, sending him tumbling backwards. "Gnat," muttered the Makuta.
Turning to check on Vezon, Brutaka saw that Spiriah had backed way up into the shadows. Miserix noticed too and bellowed, "Tell that one to come forth."
Spiriah took a reluctant step forward. At the sight of another Makuta, the dragon smiled. "Spiriah. I do remember you. When Teridax rose against me, you were one of the first to be by his side. I have so looked forward to meeting you again."
Brutaka tightened his grip on his weapon. He did not like Miserix's tone at all.
"Do you know I have not seen one of my species since Krika left me here?" Miserix continued.
"We all meant to come," Spiriah said hurriedly. "Teridax wouldn't let us. We all knew we would benefit by your experience, your power, your very presence."
"But you did not come," rumbled Miserix. "So now I shall benefit from yours."
A hand made of living shadow erupted from the dragon's chest, grabbed Spiriah, and pulled him into Miserix's body. There wasn't even time for a scream.
Vezon, back on his feet, stopped dead when he saw the Makuta consumed. "I thought we were here to rescue him from captivity," he whispered. "Not from that mid-day empty feeling."
"You know, we could just leave you here to rot," Brutaka said to Miserix. "Or wait for the next volcanic eruption to rain lava down on your oversized head. Or... you could have your chance to take revenge on your brothers. What's it going to be?"
Miserix considered. Then he leaned forward as far as his chains would allow him and said, "Make your attempt, for what good it will do."
"I have seen those kind of chains before," said Lariska. "They grow and shrink with him. They feed on his own power and use it to hold him."
Brutaka hefted his weapon. "Can they be broken?"
"Not without causing him great pain."
Brutaka gave a grim smile. "I'll cry tomorrow. Find me a weak link. Roodaka, we are going to need your help."
The Vortixx had been silent since they had entered Miserix's presence. Brutaka had no doubt she was planning something. But she dutifully stepped forward and stood beside him, her eyes never leaving the chained Makuta.
"There," said Lariska, pointing to a segment of the chain that held Miserix's right arm. "We concentrate our fire there."
Brutaka and Roodaka took aim, he with his blade, she with her outstretched hand. Energy and shadow bolts struck the weak segment of chain, bathing it in a continuous stream of power. After several minutes, the substance of the chain began to flake off. After a few more, it began to crack. Then the link shattered to pieces. Miserix screamed, loud enough to crack the mountain itself.
The klakk reacted instantly, flying toward the rescue team and unleashing their sonic screams. Vezon and Lariska fought them off, while Brutaka used his blade to parry the streams of sound. Meanwhile, Miserix raised his arm tentatively. Seeing that it was indeed free of its bonds, he reached over with it and tore the other chain from the ground. This time, he did not scream, but only smiled.
The klakk were gaining ground now, driving the team back toward where the insects were still lurking. Miserix watched the battle for a moment in silence. Then he opened his mouth and unleashed a power scream that felled the klakk, along with Vezon and Lariska. Brutaka and Roodaka barely remained conscious. Crawling over, Brutaka checked on his two team members – both were still living.
"Now, then," said Miserix. "Where is Teridax?"
Brutaka laughed. "And if I tell you, you have no reason to keep us alive. Gratitude is not high on the list of Makuta emotions. I'll show you. But you are going to need to shrink down to make it out the way we came."
"Your lack of imagination is disappointing," said Miserix, in as close to good spirits as a Makuta ever got. He reared back and struck the side of the mountain with all his might, once, twice, again. The rock cracked and began to crumble. Miserix followed up with his fragmentation power, reducing the entire side of the volcano to shards of stone. Beyond it, Brutaka could see the sky and the sea.
"At last!" said Miserix. "After so many millennia – I am free!"
Before Brutaka's startled eyes, the dragon grew wings. Then Miserix turned his crimson-scaled head to Brutaka and said, "Come. Show me where my enemy hides, so I may grind his armor to dust and feed on his energies."
"No!" shouted Roodaka. "They want to lead you into a trap! Listen to me, I too am an enemy of the Brotherhood. Brutaka wants to use you, to sacrifice you as a pawn in a war against the Makuta. I want you for an ally!"
Miserix lowered his lead and leaned in so that his massive face was up against Roodaka's. When he spoke, it was in a whisper. "Little one, I am Makuta Miserix. I am no one's pawn. I am no one's ally." His next words came in a roar that drove Roodaka back into the rock wall. "And I am no one's fool!!"
Brutaka watched, looking unimpressed. "Are you done?"
Miserix nodded slowly. "Let us go. I have a universe to rediscover."
Brutaka loaded the stunned Roodaka and the now semi-conscious Lariska and Vezon onto the dragon's back. Then he climbed on himself. Miserix unfurled his wings and stepped out into the open air. They soared high above the island, pausing only long enough for Miserix to make a muttered vow to come back and destroy the place one day. Brutaka noted that the team's boat was gone – Takadox had gotten away after all, then.
Let him run. It doesn't matter, thought Brutaka. A storm is coming to this universe, and when it hits, there will be nowhere for anyone to hide.
Miserix spread his wings and turned toward the north, carrying his passengers into the unknown.
Trinuma
For instructions of the Order of Mata Nui Member Trinuma, go to Lego.com and enter the ClubCode BIONICLEBUILD.
http://assets.lego.com/eng/downloads/club/Clubcodes/BIONICLEBUILD.pdf
http://assets.lego.com/eng/downloads/club/Clubcodes/BIONICLEBUILD.pdf
Mistika Available Now on Shop at Home!
Axalara T9, Gali, Tahu, Onua, Bitil, Krika, and Gorast are all available now on Shop at Home!
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Leaf.aspx?cn=540&d=351
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Leaf.aspx?cn=540&d=351
Sunday, June 29, 2008
BZPower Member finds Mistika
A BZPower Member has found the Mistika, and purchased Bitil and Vultraz.
Pics here: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3258117
(Brickshelf Gallery)
Pics here: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3258117
(Brickshelf Gallery)
Yellow Jetrax - Case Closed
Greg Farshtey has reported that the yellow version of the Jetrax will be released as a Target store-exclusive set and represents the vehicle when supercharged with energy.
The blue version will be available everywhere else.
The blue version will be available everywhere else.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Takanuva Available on Shop at Home
(Remember, click on the above picture to view the linked URL page)
He's available to order! Buy him now, while he's still in stock.
Mistika added to Bionicle Section of Shop at Home
(Click on the above pictures to take you to a linked URL)
Bionicle has two new sections of the Shop at Home Bionicle theme. Mistika, and Battle Vehicles are the two new ones. Also, Takanuva and Vultraz are on the Warriors category.
Jetrax: Yellow?
A huge discussion tumults the Official 2008 Sets Topic of BZPower.
Toa bob: king of something reports that the July 2008 Catalogs have shipped, and in it, Jetrax is yellow!
Member Toa Lahka posts this picture, found by this link:
http://www.bzpower.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=289646&pid=5570460&mode=threaded&start=300#entry5570460
Is it true? Or is it simply a misprint? Only time will tell.
(I'm so dramatic.)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The Kingdom - Part 1
I will type (by hand) the Bionicle Web Exclusive story, the Kingdom.
This is for some people that do not have the book. I recently read about a person on BZPower that could not buy the book. So, anyone can read it here.
This might take a while, since I am just typing it by hand, so I will do it in parts and at the end, I will post one with it all together. It is progressive.
There will be 10 parts at the most.
The Kingdom
By Greg Farshtey
Part 1
Takanuva, Toa of Light, fell through inter-dimensional space, trying hard not to scream. A moment before, he had stepped through a dimensional portal created by Brutaka. His mission: travel to Karda Nui and warn the six Toa Nuva there of a disaster about to occur.
Somehow, though, this trip was not going as planned. Takanuva was being buffeted about, catching glimpses now and then of weird other worlds filled with beings both familiar and unfamiliar. He could guess that if he somehow wound up in one of those places, he might never find his way back to his own universe.
Suddenly, there was a jolt worse than any before. He was spinning wildly, out of control. There was an instant of complete darkness, followed by a very bright light, and then Takanuva slammed onto a rocky shore. He lay there, stunned, for a long time. When he finally lifted his head, it was to view a sight he could never have imagined.
The city before him was vast. It made Metru Nui look like a collection of stone-cutter shacks. Multiple design styles had combined to create a megalopolis that stretched for as far as the eye could see. Some of the buildings looked like ones in Metru Nui – he recognized the Coliseum, for example – others were totally strange and some almost primitive.
Takanuva glanced up at the sky. No, it didn’t look like the one over Metru Nui. It looked – oh, no, that couldn’t be, he thought. It was the same shade of blue as the one over the island of Mata Nui.
That’s impossible, he said to himself. Everyone left Mata Nui to move back to Metru Nui months ago. And Mata Nui was never this size, or filled with so many beings and buildings!
He stood up and looked around. Everywhere, he could see Matoran of all kinds hard at work. That certainly wasn’t unusual. Of course, the fact that they were working side by side with Bohrok, Skakdi, and Visorak was downright shocking.
“Hey,” said a voice from behind him. “Who are you? Where did you come from?”
Takanuva turned. A Ga-Matoran, Macku, was there. She gave no sign of recognizing him.
“I’m Toa Takanuva,” he answered. “Can you tell me where I am?”
“You’re not Takanuva,” said Macku, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. “Try again…or would you rather we call the Hunters?”
“But I am Takanuva. I know I look different, but-“
“That’s for sure,” laughed Macku. “You’re a lot taller. Or have you never seen Turaga Takanuva, stranger?”
“Turaga-?” sputtered Takanuva. He recovered quickly. “Um, maybe I was a little confused. Tell me, do you know where I could find Jaller?”
“At the Great Furnace, naturally,” said Macku, suspicion in her voice. “What do you want him for?”
“I have, um, a message for him from an old friend,” Takanuva replied.
***
Also, you can head over to here:
http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/BionicleBIOCodes/otherfiles/1033/upload2E039C94-071F-442C-8FFA-215152D71027.pdf
or here:
http://bionicle.lego.com/en-us/kanokaclub/rewards.aspx?code=SCL411
This is for some people that do not have the book. I recently read about a person on BZPower that could not buy the book. So, anyone can read it here.
This might take a while, since I am just typing it by hand, so I will do it in parts and at the end, I will post one with it all together. It is progressive.
There will be 10 parts at the most.
The Kingdom
By Greg Farshtey
Part 1
Takanuva, Toa of Light, fell through inter-dimensional space, trying hard not to scream. A moment before, he had stepped through a dimensional portal created by Brutaka. His mission: travel to Karda Nui and warn the six Toa Nuva there of a disaster about to occur.
Somehow, though, this trip was not going as planned. Takanuva was being buffeted about, catching glimpses now and then of weird other worlds filled with beings both familiar and unfamiliar. He could guess that if he somehow wound up in one of those places, he might never find his way back to his own universe.
Suddenly, there was a jolt worse than any before. He was spinning wildly, out of control. There was an instant of complete darkness, followed by a very bright light, and then Takanuva slammed onto a rocky shore. He lay there, stunned, for a long time. When he finally lifted his head, it was to view a sight he could never have imagined.
The city before him was vast. It made Metru Nui look like a collection of stone-cutter shacks. Multiple design styles had combined to create a megalopolis that stretched for as far as the eye could see. Some of the buildings looked like ones in Metru Nui – he recognized the Coliseum, for example – others were totally strange and some almost primitive.
Takanuva glanced up at the sky. No, it didn’t look like the one over Metru Nui. It looked – oh, no, that couldn’t be, he thought. It was the same shade of blue as the one over the island of Mata Nui.
That’s impossible, he said to himself. Everyone left Mata Nui to move back to Metru Nui months ago. And Mata Nui was never this size, or filled with so many beings and buildings!
He stood up and looked around. Everywhere, he could see Matoran of all kinds hard at work. That certainly wasn’t unusual. Of course, the fact that they were working side by side with Bohrok, Skakdi, and Visorak was downright shocking.
“Hey,” said a voice from behind him. “Who are you? Where did you come from?”
Takanuva turned. A Ga-Matoran, Macku, was there. She gave no sign of recognizing him.
“I’m Toa Takanuva,” he answered. “Can you tell me where I am?”
“You’re not Takanuva,” said Macku, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. “Try again…or would you rather we call the Hunters?”
“But I am Takanuva. I know I look different, but-“
“That’s for sure,” laughed Macku. “You’re a lot taller. Or have you never seen Turaga Takanuva, stranger?”
“Turaga-?” sputtered Takanuva. He recovered quickly. “Um, maybe I was a little confused. Tell me, do you know where I could find Jaller?”
“At the Great Furnace, naturally,” said Macku, suspicion in her voice. “What do you want him for?”
“I have, um, a message for him from an old friend,” Takanuva replied.
***
Also, you can head over to here:
http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/BionicleBIOCodes/otherfiles/1033/upload2E039C94-071F-442C-8FFA-215152D71027.pdf
or here:
http://bionicle.lego.com/en-us/kanokaclub/rewards.aspx?code=SCL411
Release Dates and More...
July 11 is the set release date on Lego Shop at Home for the vehicles Rockoh T3, Vultraz, and Axalara T9. (will ship by July 11)
July 24 is the set release date on Lego Shop at Home for the canisters Onua Nuva, Tahu Nuva, Gali Nuva, Bitil, Krika, and Gorast. (will ship by July 24)
Takanuva is on the store (Warriors section of the Bionicle Theme)
but has no labeled release date.
Mazeka and Jetrax are not even on the website.
How to access the Mistika on Shop at Home:
It seems that they are not listed. However, you can find them by doing one of the two lists below.
1. Go to one of the earlier posts of this blog (Mistika on Shop at Home) and copy and paste the links that I copied down.
2. Go to http://shop.lego.com/Default.aspx.
From there, look for the Search button on the top with the space to type something in.
Next, type "Mistika" in that space.
Now, you will come to a page that has General Results and Best Match.
You can either click on Best Match (Mistika Collection) and see the vehicles but not the canisters, individually.
I recommend clicking on the left one, General Results. Click on the top result
(Products Launched in 2008 | What's New | LEGO Shop
...BIONICLE® Mistika Collection Price USD 72.99 Preorder this item...)
Now you can select the specific Mistika that you want to view.
July 24 is the set release date on Lego Shop at Home for the canisters Onua Nuva, Tahu Nuva, Gali Nuva, Bitil, Krika, and Gorast. (will ship by July 24)
Takanuva is on the store (Warriors section of the Bionicle Theme)
but has no labeled release date.
Mazeka and Jetrax are not even on the website.
How to access the Mistika on Shop at Home:
It seems that they are not listed. However, you can find them by doing one of the two lists below.
1. Go to one of the earlier posts of this blog (Mistika on Shop at Home) and copy and paste the links that I copied down.
2. Go to http://shop.lego.com/Default.aspx.
From there, look for the Search button on the top with the space to type something in.
Next, type "Mistika" in that space.
Now, you will come to a page that has General Results and Best Match.
You can either click on Best Match (Mistika Collection) and see the vehicles but not the canisters, individually.
I recommend clicking on the left one, General Results. Click on the top result
(Products Launched in 2008 | What's New | LEGO Shop
...BIONICLE® Mistika Collection Price USD 72.99 Preorder this item...)
Now you can select the specific Mistika that you want to view.
Swamp Strider
is the name of Mazeka's vehicle. Found in Bionicle Legends#10: Swamp of Secrets.
was being tinkered with by Order of Mata Nui Leader, first Toa of Water, Helryx.
(I can openly post spoilers now)
And, just if anyone's interested, Vultraz pilots the skyfighter.
was being tinkered with by Order of Mata Nui Leader, first Toa of Water, Helryx.
(I can openly post spoilers now)
And, just if anyone's interested, Vultraz pilots the skyfighter.
Favorite Bionicle
Okay, I am not posting a list like I did last time. Just go to the Comments section, type in your answer, and be done with it.
...(I bet that this isn't gonna work out)...
I like Lesovikk.
...(I bet that this isn't gonna work out)...
I like Lesovikk.
Favorite Mistika
your choices...
8688 Gali Nuva
8689 Tahu Nuva
8690 Onua Nuva
8694 Krika
8695 Gorast
8696 Bitil
8698 Vultraz
8699 Takanuva
8941 Rockoh T3
8942 Jetrax T6
8943 Axalara T9
8954 Mazeka
Go on over to the Comments section and vote!
8688 Gali Nuva
8689 Tahu Nuva
8690 Onua Nuva
8694 Krika
8695 Gorast
8696 Bitil
8698 Vultraz
8699 Takanuva
8941 Rockoh T3
8942 Jetrax T6
8943 Axalara T9
8954 Mazeka
Go on over to the Comments section and vote!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Mistika on Shop at Home!
This is not a joke!
Go to shop.lego.com and there you will find the Bionicle Mistika!
Mistika Collection: http://shop.lego.com/ByCategory/Product.aspx?p=K8688&cn=4&d=263
Rockoh T3: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8941
Axalara T9: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8943
Takanuva: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8699&cn=480
Vultraz: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8698&cn=480
Krika: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8694&cn=480&d=351
Tahu: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8689
Bitil: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8696
Gorast: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8695
Gali: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8688
Onua: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8690
CREDIT TO BZPOWER MEMBER Air-Spirit-Lewa for the find.
Go to shop.lego.com and there you will find the Bionicle Mistika!
Mistika Collection: http://shop.lego.com/ByCategory/Product.aspx?p=K8688&cn=4&d=263
Rockoh T3: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8941
Axalara T9: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8943
Takanuva: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8699&cn=480
Vultraz: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8698&cn=480
Krika: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8694&cn=480&d=351
Tahu: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8689
Bitil: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8696
Gorast: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8695
Gali: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8688
Onua: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8690
CREDIT TO BZPOWER MEMBER Air-Spirit-Lewa for the find.
Dark Mirror comes to an End : Chapter 9
Chapter Nine
Toa Tuyet stood over the battered, semi-conscious body of Takanuva, Toa of Light. He did not stir. Being blown through half-a-dozen walls by a focused tidal wave would do that to you. Tuyet smiled.
"Pathetic, truly pathetic. If you are an example of what Toa are like in your Universe, it's a wonder you haven't all been hunted to extinction by now."
The ruler of the Toa Empire slipped off her Mask of Intangibility, and replaced it with a Kanohi Olmak: the mask Takanuva had come seeking. This mask alone had the power to open gateways to inter-dimensional space, and it was Takanuva's only hope of escaping this twisted world.
"Your friends outside are dead, or soon will be. I admit I was surprised to find they still had some fight left in them after 3500 years. But, they can't be allowed to rob the Matoran of the peace I have brought them."
Takanuva managed to get to his hands and knees, rubble sliding off his back as he did so. He looked at Tuyet with eyes that held equal parts of contempt and pity.
"Peace?" he said in disbelief, "Is that what you call perverting the Toa into secret police, terrorizing the villagers, killing anyone who opposes your rule?"
"I did what had to be done. I made the world right. And who are you to judge me? You are nothing but an alien from some other dimension."
Takanuva hurled a blast of Shadow at Tuyet, temporarily cloaking her in darkness. By the time she could see again, he was gone. But his voice came from high above her, saying:
"That's true, my world is messier than yours, more dangerous in some ways, but it is a world that's better, because you're not in it, Tuyet."
The Toa of Water unleashed her power, bringing the ceiling down, but Takanuva was not there. Instead, he sprang from the opening at the far end of the hall, hurling blinding light at Tuyet as he made a grab for her mask. She spun, caught him by the arm and threw him hard to the floor.
"I have hundreds of times your power. You are nothing but a Lightstone to be ground to dust beneath my heel."
Takanuva attacked again, hurling bolts of Shadow and Light. To his amazement, Tuyet parried them with ease. Seeing his surprise, she laughed.
"You know, we had no Toa of Light in this Universe. We didn't need one. And in a few moments, we will be back to being without one."
Takanuva charged. The next few seconds were a blaze of battle. Lasers turning water to steam, waves crashing against walls, a race to see what would happen first: Takanuva drowning in the tide, or Tuyet drowning in darkness. When the fight was through, Tuyet stood once more triumphant.
"Enough! I have wasted enough time on you. Your rebellion is finished, and now, so are you."
Tuyet was about to strike when a strange sound penetrated the damaged Coliseum. Takanuva raised his head and glanced at a hole in the wall. He saw hundreds - no, thousands - of Matoran marching toward the building, all of them armed. In the distance he could see Airships and sea-going vessels carrying other Matoran, Dark Hunters, Vortixx and others. All of them were descending on the city, their eyes fixed on the Coliseum.
"Still think the rebellion is over?" Takanuva asked, "Or maybe it's just beginning."
"The fools. With my power, I can sweep them all away in a flood like no one has seen before."
Takanuva looked right into Tuyet's eyes.
"Then who would there be left to protect? Who would you have made your perfect Universe for?"
Tuyet smiled.
"Very clever, Toa. True, a Universe with only drowned Matoran would not be of much use to anyone. But they must be taught respect."
"Why? If they're so ungrateful, why not use your mask to travel somewhere else? Some place that needs you. Start over again, in another Metru Nui, one where they might welcome a ruler like you."
Tuyet glanced down at the street. The mob was coming closer, and though she could easily kill them all, it would leave her as the ruler of an empire of corpses. Perhaps Takanuva was right. At the least, she could leave and return with an army of Toa from another dimension, enough to stamp out every last visage of rebellion in her own world. She turned away and activated her mask. A portal into inter-dimensional space opened before her and she prepared to step in. That was when Takanuva made his move. He somehow managed to hurl himself at Tuyet, snatching the mask from her face. For the second it lost contact with her, its power shut off and the portal began to close. Takanuva, mask in hand, dove through, but Tuyet was not about to let him escape so easily. Even as he cleared the portal, she grabbed on to his leg, trying to follow him. She blasted him with hard bolts of water, catching his hand and tearing the mask from his grasp. It floated away into the space between dimensions.
Takanuva turned back. What he saw horrified him, but his shout of warning came too late. Tuyet was halfway through the portal, trying to drag Takanuva back in. She was so consumed by rage that she never noticed the portal closing until it was much too late. She screamed as reality slammed shut on her body, leaving her upper half in the void and the lower half in the Coliseum on her world. Mercifully, death came instantly.
Takanuva hovered in space for a long moment. He wondered what would happen in Tuyet's universe with her gone. Would the Toa become protectors again? Would the Matoran take control? Or would some group of the Dark Hunters and Makuta become new dictators? Perhaps someday, if he was able, he would return to find out the answer. He turned his head away from the remains of Tuyet, wondering how a Toa could go so wrong, and realizing with a shudder what a fine line it could be between justice and tyranny. Tuyet's life had been wasted, but the lives of no more Toa would be lost if he could prevent it. With grim resolve, he resumed his journey to Karda Nui.
Toa Tuyet stood over the battered, semi-conscious body of Takanuva, Toa of Light. He did not stir. Being blown through half-a-dozen walls by a focused tidal wave would do that to you. Tuyet smiled.
"Pathetic, truly pathetic. If you are an example of what Toa are like in your Universe, it's a wonder you haven't all been hunted to extinction by now."
The ruler of the Toa Empire slipped off her Mask of Intangibility, and replaced it with a Kanohi Olmak: the mask Takanuva had come seeking. This mask alone had the power to open gateways to inter-dimensional space, and it was Takanuva's only hope of escaping this twisted world.
"Your friends outside are dead, or soon will be. I admit I was surprised to find they still had some fight left in them after 3500 years. But, they can't be allowed to rob the Matoran of the peace I have brought them."
Takanuva managed to get to his hands and knees, rubble sliding off his back as he did so. He looked at Tuyet with eyes that held equal parts of contempt and pity.
"Peace?" he said in disbelief, "Is that what you call perverting the Toa into secret police, terrorizing the villagers, killing anyone who opposes your rule?"
"I did what had to be done. I made the world right. And who are you to judge me? You are nothing but an alien from some other dimension."
Takanuva hurled a blast of Shadow at Tuyet, temporarily cloaking her in darkness. By the time she could see again, he was gone. But his voice came from high above her, saying:
"That's true, my world is messier than yours, more dangerous in some ways, but it is a world that's better, because you're not in it, Tuyet."
The Toa of Water unleashed her power, bringing the ceiling down, but Takanuva was not there. Instead, he sprang from the opening at the far end of the hall, hurling blinding light at Tuyet as he made a grab for her mask. She spun, caught him by the arm and threw him hard to the floor.
"I have hundreds of times your power. You are nothing but a Lightstone to be ground to dust beneath my heel."
Takanuva attacked again, hurling bolts of Shadow and Light. To his amazement, Tuyet parried them with ease. Seeing his surprise, she laughed.
"You know, we had no Toa of Light in this Universe. We didn't need one. And in a few moments, we will be back to being without one."
Takanuva charged. The next few seconds were a blaze of battle. Lasers turning water to steam, waves crashing against walls, a race to see what would happen first: Takanuva drowning in the tide, or Tuyet drowning in darkness. When the fight was through, Tuyet stood once more triumphant.
"Enough! I have wasted enough time on you. Your rebellion is finished, and now, so are you."
Tuyet was about to strike when a strange sound penetrated the damaged Coliseum. Takanuva raised his head and glanced at a hole in the wall. He saw hundreds - no, thousands - of Matoran marching toward the building, all of them armed. In the distance he could see Airships and sea-going vessels carrying other Matoran, Dark Hunters, Vortixx and others. All of them were descending on the city, their eyes fixed on the Coliseum.
"Still think the rebellion is over?" Takanuva asked, "Or maybe it's just beginning."
"The fools. With my power, I can sweep them all away in a flood like no one has seen before."
Takanuva looked right into Tuyet's eyes.
"Then who would there be left to protect? Who would you have made your perfect Universe for?"
Tuyet smiled.
"Very clever, Toa. True, a Universe with only drowned Matoran would not be of much use to anyone. But they must be taught respect."
"Why? If they're so ungrateful, why not use your mask to travel somewhere else? Some place that needs you. Start over again, in another Metru Nui, one where they might welcome a ruler like you."
Tuyet glanced down at the street. The mob was coming closer, and though she could easily kill them all, it would leave her as the ruler of an empire of corpses. Perhaps Takanuva was right. At the least, she could leave and return with an army of Toa from another dimension, enough to stamp out every last visage of rebellion in her own world. She turned away and activated her mask. A portal into inter-dimensional space opened before her and she prepared to step in. That was when Takanuva made his move. He somehow managed to hurl himself at Tuyet, snatching the mask from her face. For the second it lost contact with her, its power shut off and the portal began to close. Takanuva, mask in hand, dove through, but Tuyet was not about to let him escape so easily. Even as he cleared the portal, she grabbed on to his leg, trying to follow him. She blasted him with hard bolts of water, catching his hand and tearing the mask from his grasp. It floated away into the space between dimensions.
Takanuva turned back. What he saw horrified him, but his shout of warning came too late. Tuyet was halfway through the portal, trying to drag Takanuva back in. She was so consumed by rage that she never noticed the portal closing until it was much too late. She screamed as reality slammed shut on her body, leaving her upper half in the void and the lower half in the Coliseum on her world. Mercifully, death came instantly.
Takanuva hovered in space for a long moment. He wondered what would happen in Tuyet's universe with her gone. Would the Toa become protectors again? Would the Matoran take control? Or would some group of the Dark Hunters and Makuta become new dictators? Perhaps someday, if he was able, he would return to find out the answer. He turned his head away from the remains of Tuyet, wondering how a Toa could go so wrong, and realizing with a shudder what a fine line it could be between justice and tyranny. Tuyet's life had been wasted, but the lives of no more Toa would be lost if he could prevent it. With grim resolve, he resumed his journey to Karda Nui.
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