Boris did a barrel roll to avoid another shot from a Sontaran transport sphere. Firefly and Rosetta were protecting Sandstorm in the throne room. Thankfully, the Sontarans were encountering resistance in the form of the royal guard and the librarian knights, a group of ceratopsians known as Bix gifted in psionic magic. Boris heard his bracelet beep and he activated his mask of speed before shooting towards the throne room. He landed on the balcony with a thud before turning around and firing his rifles at the pod, causing it to explode in a fireball, all before he had stopped sliding along the floor.

“Boris, is everything alright?” Firefly asked.

“Sure-fine” he replied still catching his breath. He glanced down at his bracelet before getting out a hologram and chucking it on the floor “This is Neu-Toa Boris, I am hailing the T.U.A.N. space ship Jörmungandr, can you read me?” after a few seconds the hologram crackled into life, showing an image of Vapaa, though he had totally different armour on. It was more bulky, and he looked taller.

“Boris?” Vapaa exclaimed, “Where the hell have you been?”

“Long story-tale, we don’t have time” he said “Both myself and Scar are in a City locally known as Bardingburgh, the city is under attack by Sontarans, we have a full scale invasion on our hands and require assistance” at that moment Boris heard two voices.

“This is Neu-Toa Vuur Koning hailing the Jörmungandr, myself, and Autumn are in a city under attack by Sontarans and we are requesting your assistance”
“This is Neu-Toa Minion hailing the Jörmungandr, myself and Vinyl and stranded on an Island and are requesting a pick-up”

“Just give me a moment, guys,” Vapaa said, after a few seconds the Hologram changed to show both Minion and Vuur Koning “Minion, how urgently do you need picking up? Because we’ve got two requests to help deal with Sontarans”

“We can wait” he said, “I’ll send a homing beacon” his hologram then disappeared.

“Okay guys” Vapaa said, “Where are you two currently” Boris turned to Princess Rosetta.

“Do you have a map-picture of the world?” he asked “quickly!” the elder Alicorn floated over a Map and Boris quickly studied it before turning it to face the hologram projector. He saw Vuur Koning do the same.

“Okay” Vapaa said, “I’m splitting up the forces equally, and we’ve also got a little surprise”

“What are you planning?” Vuur Koning sang.

“Let’s just say, we took a trip to the red star, and we brought some friends back,” Vapaa said, smirking.

“Vapaa, you are a magnificent bastard!” Vuur exclaimed.

“Do you mind watching the foul-mouth?” Boris asked, “I’ve got a kid here”

“Sorry” Vuur said quickly.

“Reinforcements should be arriving in a few minutes either way,” Vapaa said.

“Okay” Vuur said, “If you come across a Sontaran ship, do not engage, I want to talk to them personally” His hologram then fizzled out.

“He’s pissed” Vapaa said “So, Boris, think you can handle yourself for a few minutes?”

“Don’t worry,” he said, “I’ve got it covered” He then deactivated the Hologram and put it away.

“What’s the red star?” Firefly asked. Boris smirked.

“That would ruin-spoil the surprise now, wouldn’t it?” He said, before running towards the balcony and jumping out. He heard a crack behind him and a flash of light lit up the corners of his vision, he looked back to see Firefly flying behind him.

“You think you can grab all the glory?” She asked.

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*Location: Jörmungandr*

The hold was alive with activity; all around Dropships of various types were getting ready. Vapaa was watching over the proceedings from a balcony when a Toa in red and gold armour walked up and stood beside him with his hands behind his back.

“Think you can handle it?” Vapaa asked, “Commanding all these Toa?”

“I was able to lead 300 in Metru Nui” he said, “3000 shouldn't be too much of a struggle”

“I’ll warn you” Vapaa said, “much has changed in 400 million years”

“Evil hasn’t, though” the Toa replied “there will always be individuals who grab for more than they can reach”

“True” Vapaa said, “Shall we” the Toa nodded and stepped forward before placing his hands on the railing.

“Let’s make this a speech to remember” the Toa said, before inhaling “Toa, Spherus Magnans, Terrans!” everyone that was working stopped and looked up at the Toa.

“When we last walked the ground, the universe was a very different place. We thought all we could see, was all that there ever was, those days are over. Dark times are ahead, for we face a threat, not just from Teridax, but also from beings that roam the stars as easily as we command our elements. These…aliens have sent us a message that they think they can take whatever worlds they please, that they expect us to run, and hide in fear! However, we will send them a message across the stars that we watch over these worlds, that they cannot take whatever they want. That this is our realm; we will defend this realm, until we draw our last breath, until the last warrior falls!” He paused for a moment before continuing.
My name is Toa Lhikan; I led 300 Toa to victory against the Dark Hunters in Metru Nui. I ask of you all to join me in battle, not as warriors, but as brothers and sisters, regardless of creed, of species, of tongue and of past conflicts. Today, you leave all of those behind and you fight beside me, as equals. WHAT SAY YOU?” in response the gathered warriors let out a cry that rattled the ship.

“They were ready and willing,” Vapaa said to Lhikan, smiling “all they needed was the right push, let’s get this over with”

“How are you getting down to the planet?” Lhikan asked. Vapaa smirked.

“Just a little something we borrowed from the ODSTs” he replied

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*P.O.V. first person: Vuur Koning. Location, Trottingham*

Autumn ran her sword through yet another Sontaran warrior. Stag and I had managed to regroup with the others and we were forming a last line of defence with the Royal guard in protecting the city hall, where most of the civilians were seeking refuge.

“They must outnumber us 1000 to 1,” Autumn said, kicking away a dead Sontaran that she had just run through with her blades.

“Yeah” Garnet said, incinerating about ten of the stocky soldiers in his dragon fire “but who’s counting?”

“I could really do with the Kaita slayer right now!” Ruby said, at that moment a loud, deep horn filled the air and spell fire began to shoot down the Sontarans. I looked up to see multiple Dropships descending upon the city. A red and gold Toa of the Metru build flew down on a hover board before landing, splitting his board into two, slicing the gun of a Sontaran in half and running him through before kicking him away and turning to us whilst putting his swords away.

“Heard you needed a hand,” He said.

“Toa Lhikan?” I exclaimed in surprise. A drop ship landed nearby and Lhikan quickly ran to it before pulling out a heavy arcane machine gun.

“She-Kirin, catch!” He shouted, before launching the machine gun at Ruby. She caught it and flicked the safety off before cocking it.

“Oh…yeah!” she said, before unleashing a volley of spell fire upon the Sontarans, giving us a few moments of safety.

“Now come on” Lhikan said “we have a city to save!” he then got his swords back out and connected them together before jumping on the board and flying off. I just stood there in surprise.

“Suddenly I feel really inferior,” I muttered, before glancing at my sword.

“Come on” Autumn said, placing a hand on my shoulder “We still have to locate some more civilians and get them to safety”

“Right” I said, nodding.

“And don’t ever, ever think you’re inferior,” she said, pulling me into a hug “I would follow you into Tartarus and back, as would all the other Neu-Toa. Lhikan maybe the Toa’s leader, but you’re our leader”

“What would I do without you?” I asked, hugging her back. I then stepped back and looked at the others “now come on, let’s go save a city” they all nodded and we began to sprint down the street.

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*P.O.V.: third person. Location Bardingburgh*

Boris ducked around a corner, followed closely by Scar and Firefly. Boris had a wound on his left shoulder, which was bleeding profusely, and his left arm hung limply.

“That was a stupid-bad decision!” Boris exclaimed, clutching his shoulder, all around the wound the armour was charred and melted.

“You were the one who suggested it!” Firefly shot back, butting up a shield bubble to protect them for the time being “show me you shoulder” Boris moved his hand away and Firefly hissed in sympathy.

“That looks like it hurts” she said, Boris shot her a glare “right, not helping” suddenly her ears pricked up “do you heard that?”

“You mean besides the sound of countless deaths?” Scar asked.

“Shut it!” she hissed back, before dispelling the bubble shield. As well as the sounds of Sontaran plasma guns, they could hear battle cries of multiple languages. They cautiously walked towards the corner and quickly moved out of the way, as multiple Sontarans ran past before rounding a corner at the end of the street.

“Tha’s right, ye better run!” a voice shouted from behind them, they turned around and did a double take. Standing there, clear as day, where two of the most odd-looking beings either of them had ever laid eyes upon.
One was what appeared to be a Ta-Matoran wearing a Kenohi Huna, that much about his was ordinary enough, what was less ordinary was that he was wielding two one handed axes and the fact that his arms were engulfed in flames and the upper parts were armoured with what appeared to be solid rock.
The other was about 8ft tall, with extremely mismatched armour; his legs were comprised of red, gold and yellow armour, whilst his arms were made of black armour. His left hand was a set of metal claws, whilst in his right hand he held a scythe-like blade. On his head was a large, disk like shield.

“The buck are you?” Firefly blurted out.

“And a g’day to you too” the taller one replied indignantly in a Hoorstralian/Australian accent.

“What are your names?” Scar asked.

“Call me Gelphana” the tall one said, he then gestured to the Ta-Matoran “and this here is Talguda”

“Pleasure to be makin’ your acquaintances” Talguda said in a light Scoltish accent.

“What are two Spherus Magnans such as you doing here?” Boris asked, clutching his shoulder.

“You okay, mate?” Gelphana asked.

“Bastard Sontaran shot me” He replied.

“Anyway” Talguda said “To answer your question, we were on the red star when your friends picked us up”

“What’s the Red Star?” Firefly asked.

“Essentially the Spherus Magnan afterlife” Scar said, “now first of all, we’re gonna need to get to Dropship and get Boris up to the Jörmungandr” he then looked to the two new comers “Do you know where we can get to one?”

“There’s one nearby” Gelphana said, “We can show you the way”

“Firefly” Boris said, “I need you to get Sandstorm for me, I want her with me and away from danger” the Alicorn nodded, turned around and ran a short distance down the street before disappearing in a bolt of lightning.

“Right” Gelphana said. “Let’s get going”

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*POV 1st person Vuur Koning*

We followed the cries for help until we came across a large, burning building, a hotel most likely, that appeared to be close to collapsing.

“Autumn, Garnet” I ordered. “Help me to clear the debris and tackle the fire. The rest of you need to search the building for civilians” I chucked a bunch of masks to the ones that were headed inside.

“These will help you to breath and see in the smoke”

“But, Dad…” Garnet protested.

“Not in your current condition” I cut in “Ruby might have lost her eye, but she still has all her limbs” he huffed, but did not object any further. Ruby, Breezy, Stag and Bhradain ran towards the entrance of the building and Bhradain charged ahead of the others before barrelling through the door. I got out my sword and began to summon the flames towards me before absorbing them bit by bit.

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*POV 3rd person*

Bhradain burst into the building and slid to a halt, the interior of the building was filled with smoke

“Stag, Ruby, take the stairs” he ordered. “Ye’re the strongest flyers, so ye have the best chance of gettin’ anyone back down the stairs.” Ruby and Stag nodded before barrelling up the stairs. Bhradain looked down at Breezy.

“Stay close, lassie” he said, before cautiously trotting through the hallway and calling out “Hello? Anyone here?” they both heard a set of voices shouting down the hallway and they picked up the pace until they came to a locked door.

“Can you unlock the door?” Breezy called.

“It’s jammed shut!” a male voice responded.

“Stand back!” Bhradain called, before turning 180’ on his fore hooves and bucking the door down in one solid hit. Inside the room was a family of three Unicorns. “Come on, we’ll get ye out”

“Thank you,” an older mare said, before the three ponies cautiously walked out into the hallway. Bhradain took his breathing mask off and put it on the youngest, a colt in his preteens.

“Ye’ll have to lead the way, Breezy,” he said, “I can-nay see a thing through the smoke” the Ceffyl Dŵr nodded before walking in front and leading them back towards the exit. As they were getting near the exit Bhradain heard the unmistakable sound of wood creaking, he managed to push Breezy out of the way just as a section of the floor above them collapsed on top of him. Reacting on instinct, he threw his forehooves up to try and stop the ceiling from crushing the pony family. Next thing he knew light filled his vision and he felt his body grow a couple feet higher. He looked up in confusion to see that his forelegs had changed; they were now sporting the same appendages that Vuur Koning had and covered entirely in silver and gunmetal-grey armour.

“Bhradain. Is that you?” Breezy asked in surprise. At that moment, the ceiling began to creak once more and Bhradain could feel it shifting.

“Don nay worry about that” He said “jus’ git the ponies out, before this place come down on top of ‘em. I can take care of meself.” Breezy nodded before leading the ponies out of the building. The heavy ceiling started to bear down on Bhradain and he grunted from the effort ‘Vuur and Autumn have those fancy masks’ he thought ‘let’s see if I’ve got something that sort this out’. He focussed his mind onto getting the mask to work and it began to glow a bright gold colour, he then felt the section of ceiling lift away from him and repair itself before fusing with the rest of the ceiling.

“Reconstruction?” he pondered, looking up at the repaired ceiling. A frantic banging from behind one of the nearby doors interrupted his train of thought and he quickly walked towards it before grabbing the door handle and ripping the door off its hinges in one fluid motion. He stared in amazement at his hand before turning his attention to the occupants of the room, inside were ponies of various sizes and colours, all of them looked up at him in amazement “Can ye all walk?”

“I-I can’t” he heard a female voice call out, the group parted to reveal a middle aged pegasus mare with a grey mane & tail and a dark blue body and a dark cloud for a cutie mark. one of her hind legs was twisted at an unnatural angle, she chuckled nervously “A piece of ceiling fell on me” Bhradain turned to the others.

“Can the rest of ye walk?” he asked, he got nods from all of those gathered in response. He turned back to the mare and picked her up “Sorry, lass, but this is the quickest way” he then turned and led everyone out of the building, where he spotted the others attending to a large group of ponies.

“Can anyone here set a broken leg back into place?” he called, a unicorn stallion with glasses looked over.

“I can, I’m a doctor” he said as he walked over “Set her down gently so I can take a look” Bhradain did as directed and gently placed the mare on the ground. The doctor adjusted his glasses before examining the injury.

“What’s your name, ma’am?” he asked.

“Stormy Skies” she replied.

“Well then, Miss Skies” he said, “I’m going to have to re-set the injury, I’m not going to lie, this is going to hurt a lot” he then looked at Bhradain. “If you could hold her down for me, that would be very appreciated” Bhradain nodded before gently but firmly holding the un injured part of her leg still.

“On three” the doctor said, Bhradain tightened his grip slightly “one, two three” the doctors horn glowed before he grabbed the leg and reset the bone with an audible crack that made Bhradain cringe…and he almost went deaf as Stormy Skies let out a scream of pain.

“That should do it” he said “I would apply a caste but unfortunately I don’t have any medical supplies” at that moment Vuur walked over.

“Need any help?” he asked.

“Vuur, ye have a magical mask” Bhradain said “Try fixin’ a broken leg” Vuur crouched down and his mask shifted to a different appearance before glowing, the same glow then encompassed the mares leg nd a dull crack could be heard. The glow diminished and Vuur stood up.

“Feel any better?” he asked, Stormy Skies moved her leg gingery and a surprised expression came over her face.

“Yeah, how did you do that?” she asked, Vuur tapped his mask.

“Kenohi Sanare” he said, at both Stormy’s and the doctor’s blank expressions he sighed “it's a mask of healing, now will that be all”

“I think we'll be fine,” Bhradain said.

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