She could hear the crackling of fire nearby.
Hitora stumbles around, assessing the carnage.
Blaze recognized the figure and his expression shifted into a multitude of emotions: fear, caution, skepticism, anger and, most of all, pain. Pain at the fact that this being was what caused so much deveatating and ruin to the islandâs ancient inhabitants.
âI am aware of your track record; I donât think I have any reason to trust you.â He said, recalling how The Core said this guy caused a war amongst all the Elemental Lords that resulted in the disappearance of all of them.
He stops by the axe, wondering if he could possibly try to destroy it and use its raw material to make something that wouldnât be as much of a threat as it currently is.
He kicks it farther away to keep it beyond the Storm and calls for any nearby guardsmen to assemble at the Mask Maker Apprenticeâs position.
Kavix and Sevik stand behind Blaze, tense and ready for battle.
âWhoâs that?â Sevik asks.
âThe Lord of The Undying Storm, Elemental Lord of Ice, has seemingly surrendered.â He said.
âBut,â he continued, âIn ancient times long before The Cataclysm, he caused, through his own deceptions, a war to break out amongst his brethren and caused Okoto to fall to ruin and destruction.â
âGet some guards and tell them to bring Ekimu here so we can make sure our new âprisonerâ is properly incapacitated.â He told them, the emphasis on the word âprisonerâ showing that he wasnât buying the idea of The Storm surrendering like this and it not being a trick.
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âIâll be back in a jiff,â says Sevik as he sprints off. The fewer people that knew of his shadow abilities, the better, after all.
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âIâm not stupid.â He said, eyeing Blaze. âI was only daring to attack this city with the assistance of my former ally, who has turned on me.â He spat out the word ally as if it was painful to say.
âBut now that she has departed, I know better than to fight an entire city of armed warriors on my own, and if I tried to teleport away, I would get shot down before I got past the city wall.â An unseen layer of disgust was rising up in the Stormâs voice.
âSo you win today, hero.â He hissed. âBut my sister is coming for her mask, and not even Ekimu can stand against her wake.â
Gladius noticed Blaze talking to another individual, who darted off. The icy being was saying something now, and guard were approaching from all sides. Time to approach, I guess.
Gladius slowly started trudging towards Blaze and his new âprizeâ.
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âYour sister was put into that situation by your manipulations; you betrayed her and your other brethren and have caused because of it.â Blaze said.
âThe only thing I trust about you is that you will aim to destroy evens your own family in pursuit of your desires for power.â He told the Elemental Lord, making it clear that even with this seeming victory, he wasnât going to let his guard down in regards to The Lord of the Unfying Storm.
If Toa Gali is anything like the Elemental Lord of Water, there could be a chance to resolve things peacefully. he thought.
He heard the footsteps of various guardsmen and signaled them to keep a cautious distance and be ready to respond if the âprisonerâ resisted or attacked in any way.
Kryuna quickly glanced over to the sound of the fire.
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Skipper is currently lost in the jungel outside the mm city disquised as a skull spider.
Azure clean up dead spiders, she thinks about her adventure so far, even tho it havenât gotten quite as planned she was still able to get a smile out off it.
@Toa_Vladin Hipa tells the receptionist that they have taken care of the spiders. He then turns to Ghabix, âShould we head back to the city? If so I believe its a good time to do so now maybe well get there before the sunsets.â He says
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She might see a faint purple glow behind a nearby rock.
The Lord of the Undying Storm scowled viciously at Blaze, then slowly started to produce a wicked grin.
âYou think Iâm wicked, donât you?â He said, frost flaking off his words. âThat a heart, as cold as ice, couldnât possibly be a lesser evil?â He reeled back and laughed a bitter, resentful laugh, before staring back into the eyes of his captor.
âYour little naive heart will be washed away by her boiling fury. Is there yet a chance that this frozen heart may one day thaw? I doubt it. But she can only grow colder. The longer she sits, the more violent her tempest. There is not a drop of good in her, and she hates everything that breathes the air.â
âBut, Iâll let you find out for yourself when she comes.â The Lord of the Undying Storm said, with a shrug. âSince you evidently wonât believe me. Now, can you hurry up and arrest me or whatever? My arms are getting tired.â
Blaze growls, âI will hold hope that youâll seek genuine redemption and will do all in my power to protect this island and its people.â Blaze said.
âBut, I need to exercise caution as you do have a history of causing conflict.â He told The Storm.
âGuards.â He said, âSecure the prisoner and have him meet Ekimu.â He told them, âI advise a full escort be with him until further notice.â
âIf your power is the only thing between this island and evilâŚâ
The guards shoved his arms down and began wrapping a heavy cable around his upper body. Gladius slowly approached Blaze from the side.
âBlaze?â
Blaze was going to tell The Storm something but was then turning to face Gladius, âYes?â
Gladius seemed concerned at first, then grinned and hoisted his sword over his shoulder. âShe wonât be coming back.â The tar-like brownish blood was beginning to dry, and it didnât seem to concern Gladius one bit.
âI am glad to see youâre alive but I donât think sheâll be gone forever.â He said.
He saw the drying blood on his armor, âYou should probably get that checked out and cleaned off.â He said with a polite tone.
Blaze commands the guards to escort The Storm to Ekimu and then he moves to try and pick up The Stormâs weapon.
Kavix listens silently.
Kryuna warily walked up to it, and inspected the glow, her hand on her hilt.
Sheâd see a dark purple flame, about her height, burning there.