Lewa began his life as a Toa Mata. He was later sent to Mata Nui in a Toa Canister, where he and his allies saved the island from multiple threats, including the Bohrok, Bohrok-Kal, and the Rahkshi. He became a Toa Nuva directly after he and his teammates defeated the Bohrok. When Mata Nui left the universe, he, along with the rest of the Toa Nuva, was sent to Karda Nui to protect the Av-Matoran there from the Makuta, who were running wild in the Great Spirit's absense. After Gali was killed by Krika and the rest of his team was captured, he fled to Mt. Aornian, home of the Great Kanohi Dragon, Antrilax. Three years later, he was captured by Brutaka while attempting to help prisoners escape from the Roma Nui Arena's dungeons. He was sent to an experimental lab, where he was grafted with se