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// Outlines 
// Story: BIONIES: spirits of life 
// by Dihinner 
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Lightning streaked across the sky. Makuta Teridax walked silently through the storm. His plan was already well into its first phase: the arrival of the Toa Mahri. He smiled to himself, the order’s mind block was not as powerful as they thought, and it just took the right amount of… persuasion. When Brutaka absorbed his antidermis into his body, Teridax implanted a message in his head: when Matoro dies, send the other toa to ‘rescue’ him. Well, the cards all played into Teridax’s hand correctly, Brutaka rejoined the order, Matoro did indeed die and the Mahri are here. The only problem was Discord. Yes, he is useful, Teridax admitted, ‘the pathetic rulers of this wretched place will be too preoccupied with him to deal with me.’ 
It was Discord’s idea to confuse Matoro when he sent out twelve Rahkshi. Each damaging one of these supposed ‘elements of harmony’ either directly or indirectly. He smiled to himself, only six showed up. The other six are stalking the enemy until the time is right. He watched Discord walk into his line of sight.

“Teridax, tell me, when exactly are you going to spread some chaos?” asked Discord in a bored tone.

The Makuta glared at him, “if you are spotted now then the plan will be ruined.”

Discord laughed, “You let the two toa see me.”

“Ah, but one of them is slowly going under your control and the other has had his elemental powers drained.”

“Hah! These Toa are so pathetic they can’t even touch these ponies without hurting themselves,” laughed Discord.

Teridax glared at him, “do you know why the toa of air was damaged? He accidently transferred his elemental power to the pink one.”

Discord glared at him, “so?”

“Do you not realise? We have an extra toa to deal with,” answered Teridax.

“Pinkie pie a toa of air? Priceless!” Discord continued laughing at the thought of her flying through the air.

“Discord, do not forget that it was one toa of air in particular is the reason you spent all those years in stone,” replied Teridax.

“He was luck he met Celestia and Luna,” muttered Discord.

“Even so, that Toa still defeated you. Do not underestimate toa, Discord. Only a fool would underestimate a Toa,” said Teridax.

“Since when do you have so much respect for Toa?” asked Discord.

To his surprise, Teridax laughed, “Discord, it may surprise you how useful toa can be. It’s best to confuse your foes with a simple gesture of friendship. I said I wouldn’t destroy them on the spot if they helped me. They kept their word and so did I.”

“And what does keeping Toa alive have to do with your plan?” asked Discord.

“Don’t you realise Discord, how can I sentence them to millenia of misery when their dead? They are much more entertaining when alive,” replied Teridax.

After a short pause Discord spoke again, “so when do the others arrive?”

The Makuta smiled, “by the time the storm passes they will be in position.”

“Well, I have some minor chaos to attend too,” said Discord, “good bye.”

Teridax watched as the former Makuta teleported away. Moments later he felt another presence. He turned around to face the leader of his distraction.

“Teridax, we are ready on the assault on the city.”

Teridax smiled, “good, wait until sunrise to attack. They will be caught unaware. Can you work with your disability?”

The newcomer smiled back at Teridax, “here we have full sight thanks to a foolish unicorn. My team is ready.”

“Indeed, remember, strike fast and silently. Use the clouds to your advantage,” said Teridax as he returned to the forest. The newcomer grinned, ‘the feathered ponies won’t know what hit them.’ he smiled; Equestria will be conquered by the end of the month. He turned to the stormy sky and saw the first light of day. It was time.

For the first time in millenia, Antroz will once again rule the skies of Equestria.
The only thing missing was some Toa…