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The Avenging Angel
Chapter 1:
"It is better to serve in Heaven, than rule in Hell"
Author's Note: The Hunter was created with the idea in mind of being one of the very few supporters of Mata Nui and Miserix. Please review, and tell me what you think. Also don't worry about my other fanfics. I won't leave them in is disarray.
My name is Talius and I am part of a race known as the Makuta. We used to be servants of Mata Nui, his people the matoran trusted us as guardians. We created rahi; I enjoyed this part of the job the most. My favorite was Grax, a rahi wolf I had created as a pet. Miserix was a fine leader and I followed him closely. You couldn't have a more loyal follower of Miserix and Mata Nui. Finally, I had a lover in a Toa of Water, Sela. The other Makuta called me a softie, but I didn't care, my couldn't get any better. However there was a Makuta rising through the ranks by name of Teridax. I knew Teridax, a Makuta never satisfied with his station. His tactics were vicious, and his demeanor was volatile. I didn't like him; I felt that if I turned my back on him he would bury a blade in it. Moreover his actions during the Matoran Civil War disgusted me. He gained a following believe it or not, I was not one of them. Everything changed on that fateful night, when the balance of power shifted.
I was coming back from tending to a few rahi in the fields of Calda Nui, the island where I was stationed. The beautiful sun set as I walked down the path that led to my house. It was another typical day for me, and I had no problem with that. Life was good until I reached my house. I could already tell something was wrong as I made my way towards the house. The ground was trampled, someone was in a hurry. When I noticed that the lock on the door was broken I pulled my longsword out of its sheath. I heard whimpering inside and rushed in. Grax, my rahi wolf was laying on the floor bleeding to death.
"No, No this can't be happening." I cried out. The rahi wolf that I raised since he was a pup, who saved my life countless times, was dieing. Why was this happening to me? Most of all why did they hurt Grax? He did nothing but good. Grax whimpered a bit as the tears rolled down my face. "Don't worry Grax; you'll be with the Great Spirits soon." Grax licked my hand as a sign of goodbye. His eyes closed and never opened again. I kneeled there crying. Then I noticed a letter sitting nearby, coated in Grax's blood. It read:
Poor Talius, this is what a supporter of Miserix gets. Miserix is now being taken to a safe location where he can do no harm to the new Brotherhood. If you don't join us we'll take everything that you hold dear. And Grax was just a warning. However if you join with Teridax, you'll be rewarded with more power you can imagine.
Signed with Love, Gorast
THAT BITCH! She will pay for this. I will kill her, but it will be slow. Yes, slow she will die just like Grax. Gather your wits Talius; it would be best not to go in there swinging your sword. So I gathered myself and dried my tears. I couldn't act rashly or I would be killed before I got through the gate. I still slammed the door as I left the house, bristling with rage. It took me only an hour to reach the Makuta Stronghold of Calda Nui. The gate guards nodded and opened the door I made my way to the council chambers where I knew Gorast would be waiting. I stormed into the chambers barely able to control myself.
"You! This is your fault, you sadistic monster." I screamed at Gorast. She started laughing as I screamed at her.
"You fool; the old generation of Makuta is dead. Teridax is the new generation, he will lead us to everything we could every wanted. As I said in the letter Grax was a warning, we can kill the rest of your matoran friends." Gorast cackled.
"So why not just kill me; if I am such a threat to Teridax's reign. However your treacherous act against Miserix and Mata Nui will not go unpunished," I shot back.
"And what would you do Talius? Kill her, I would recommend against that," Chirox retorted, stepping out of the shadows. I hated him just as much as Teridax and Gorast. His creations were also vicious and cruel, which I despised. I told him once that rahi are not supposed to be beasts of war and he sneered at me and walked away.
"I could kill you too Chirox, it would be my pleasure to see you dead." I growled.
"Such venom in his voice, he would make a great follower or minion." Bitil said also stepping out of the shadows.
"I'm guessing it didn't take much to convince you. You always felt insecure, even next to me, the softie." I laughed at Bitil. Meanwhile another figure had entered the room in the midst of the argument. Sela had come to the stronghold also to settle a difference.
"I found a caravan of fe-matoran dead outside your fortress. I have reason to believe it was the Makuta of this fortress's fault. Tell me who killed them." Sela demanded.
"Sela you need to leave this place." I asked her. Her focus broke when she saw me.
"Talius I didn't know you were here. Why do want me to leave?" She questioned, confused with my request.
"In a few moments this room and this stronghold for that matter is going to get very loud. I don't want you to be caught in the crossfire."
"This is all very touching, but we have business with Talius," Bitil groaned with contempt and I saw his wrist snapped. I closed my eyes knowing I was going die in that moment. But when I opened them Sela was laying in front of me on the floor. The dart was buried in her chest. I dropped to my knees. First Grax, now Sela, my former comrades were taking everything from me just like they said they would.
"Sela please don't die. They took Grax from me; I don't want them to take you," I whispered to her. She smiled.
"You resigned yourself to die. You're not like that Talius. There was nothing else I could do to stop the dart Talius. Promise me that you will fight for matoran when I die, that you will never give into Teridax's forces."
"I promise Sela, I promise that no Makuta will go unpunished for this."
"Thank you Talius. Take this." She handed me something, a globe of light. I nodded as her eyes closed and she drew her last breath.
"So Talius, now that you've lost everything will you join us?" Chirox said, demanding an answer from me.
"I promise that I will bring this Brotherhood down upon your heads and you will beg for forgiveness," I vowed.
"Really and how are you going to take three other Makuta?" Gorast asked, in matter of fact tone.
"I'll start by giving you a taste of what is to come." With that final sentence I slammed the globe against the floor, closing my eyes. Light burst out of the globe lighting up the room and blinding the Makuta. I turned and ran so when the three Makuta came to I was already gone.
"Should we send rahkshi to kill him?" Bitil wondered aloud."
"No I don't think the coward will keep his word. He isn't much of a threat compared to some of the other loyalists," Chirox said shaking his head.
10,000 or so years later on an unnamed island.
A group of Makuta were camping. The looked relaxed as if confident that no one would attack them. If someone did attack them a group of five Makuta would easily defeat any threat. The camp was makeshift; they didn't plan to stay for long. They would move on to another location if I didn't act now. I would lose my chance to meet with them. The leader of the group, a low ranking Makuta saw a cloaked figure approach, me.
"So you finally came, I was beginning to wonder when you would show up," He growled impatiently.
"Patience is a virtue Makuta, something you should learn." I replied.
"Toa, don't tell me what I should learn. I could skin you alive for fun." He shot back.
"Sorry Makuta I didn't mean to offend." I revealed myself, A Toa of Ice with a longsword strapped to his side.
"It is good to know at least one Toa came to his senses." He smiled. I started laughing. The Makuta started to frown "What is so funny Toa; I don't remember making a joke. I continued to laugh and took a break to breath.
"Forgive me Makuta, it just that you're all together. Killing all of you is going to be a lot easier now." I laughed changing back to my normal form, a 7 foot tall Makuta. My body was covered in weapons. I had two mini Cordak Blasters holstered on my waist. My chest had multiple knives strapped across it. I had a normal Cordax blaster strapped across my back and a single light bomb packed safely away. Finally was the longsword still strapped to my side. Before they could react I pulled out two knives and threw them at two of the Makuta, burying the blades in their necks. I shot the other two with my mini Cordak blasters as they tried to run. I shed each used weapon and made my way to the leader. He acted like he was going to surrender but then he slashed me across the chest and drove me back. How was he winning? I was stronger. I was more prepared. I was supposed to win this fight. The fight seemed to rage on forever. He just wouldn't die. I finally collapsed beaten by a lowly Makuta. Just as I was to lose consciousness, I heard blaster fire and voices.
"Check the bodies of the Makuta make sure they're dead." A female voice commanded. I felt footsteps walking toward me. I sighed, it didn't matter I was going to die anyways.
"Is this the Makuta you're looking for, Helryx?" a male voice asked.
"Yes Botar, this is Talius. Bring him to Daxia; I want him in a hospital quickly." The female by the name of Helryx said.
"Yes Helryx I will take him there right away." I felt a figure lift me up and the last thing I remember was the female voice.
"Good Botar, we still have need of Talius."
I later found myself in a hospital bed the next day. Apparently there was much commotion of my arrival, A Makuta could do that. I could hear arguing and felt the footsteps of a very big thing stomping away from room. My eyes opened to see a Toa of Water at the foot of the bed. At first I hoped it was Sela but remembered that she was dead. I recognized the voice. So this must be Helryx.
"It is good to see you awake and well Talius. We weren't sure that we could have reached you in time." Helryx said, trying to make conversation though I could tell she was at my bedside for small talk.
"Tell me why you saved me. What need could you have of me? I asked her.
"Good I'm glad I didn't have to wallow through useless chit chat. I brought you to Daxia because the Order of Mata Nui needs you. You're a Makuta that has been hunting the followers of Makuta for sometime now. I am surprised by the body count that you have accumulated over these long years since Teridax's betrayal. I also read you dossier that we stole from the Makuta. They took everything from you and you have returned the favor. There's a nickname you've received from some Order members, Mata Nui's Avenging Angel." She said talking about my past.
"Get to the point Helryx, I can tell you're just trying to appeal to an ego I don't have."
"Fine, the Order of Mata Nui needs an assassin and you fit the bill perfectly. We could offer you money if that's what you want."
"I don't want money; however this offer does appeal to me. If you give me weapons and transportation, along with the list of Makuta you want dead, I'll happily oblige."
"Good, this was more than I could have hoped for. When you feel better meet me in my chambers and I'll give you your first mission." She grinned and walked out the door of the Hospital. I sighed and looked out to the beautiful tropic landscape outside. I smiled as I sealed my destiny as an assassin for the Order of Mata Nui. In fact the nickname made me smile for it suited me well. Mata Nui's Avenging Angel, that name would be whispered through out the realms in the days and years to come.
A/N: And so ends the first chapter of The Avenging Angel. Review if you please. Any review is appreciated but act like a mature reviewer and don't flame. Chapter 2 is where the real action in this story begins so if you didn't like the beginning the rest will probably be better
