A/N: Well, since I'm the weirdly strange person I am…I'm starting yet another story. This one's kinda weird, but I've decided it would probably fall under the BIONICLE category. I remember starting "Scandal" as the successor to "When the Rain Falls," but the story never really took off. So, I revived an old idea that I was mulling around before…so we'll see if this idea kicks into high gear. Erase all memories of "Scandal," because I've abandoned that story! This one actually does include my OC's like I thought I would…so here we go down to SAERI! - that's pronounced SAY-rye -

- S A E R I -

suppression aggression enigma resistance intolerance

Chapter 1: A Familiar Start

-Late December, 2007: Tahu's House-

It was a Sunday evening much like the one earlier that school year. Tahu was in his computer chair, his baggy orange hoodie on. He stared out the window as snow fell down. However, he was happy this time around. It was Christmas Break, and classes wouldn't resume until next week's Thursday.

"Hey, Ginger," he whispered. His orange cat jumped up onto his lap and purred softly. Tahu petted his cat for a few minutes before his computer beeped. He checked the screen and saw that he had a new message.

"Tahu," he read. "Want to stay the night at my house? I'm bored, and I've already gotten permission from the rest of the gang. Wanna come? --Lewa."

"Hmmm…" Tahu thought. "Sounds like fun!" He asked his parents if he could stay the night at Lewa's, and they said yes. He quickly sent Lewa a message back and ran out the door with a sleeping bag in tow.

It was crisp as he pulled his hood up. Snow was falling gently, and he trudged through snow-covered sidewalks to get to Lewa's house. He looked up at the already dark and overcast sky. It was 7:30, but it was already getting very dark!

When he got there, Gali, Kopaka, and Lewa were waiting.

"Hey, man!" Lewa called. They were in his living room, sitting around a fire. He handed Tahu a mug of hot chocolate. Tahu set his sleeping bag down and joined the others.

"We're just waiting for Pohatu and Onua to show up, and we were going to play a game of Clue," Gali explained. Tahu nodded and sipped his hot chocolate.

Lewa's mom popped her head around a corner. "Are you guys doing alright?" she asked.

"Yeah."

"Just fine Mrs. Lohrri."

"Fine thanks."

"Yes, Mom."

Mrs. Lohrri smiled. "OK, you guys have fun. Have the Lairfor boys shown up yet?"

"Nope, mom. They'll be here any minute. I got a message that they were coming."

As they were talking, the door flew open and two boys, one with jet-black hair and the other a dirty brown, ran in. Pohatu and Onua had arrived.

"Oh," Mrs. Lairfor said. "There they are."

They stamped their feet on the welcome mat and took off their coats.

"Hey, Lewa!"

"Hi guys!"

The two boys dropped their stuff on the floor and turned to the others. "Well, what are we going to do?" Onua asked.

Kopaka spoke up. "We're gonna play a round of Clue."

"Sweet!" Pohatu exclaimed. They set up the game and everyone picked up a piece. After a round or two, Gali said, "OK guys, we need a change of activity, and I have the perfect candidate." She reached for her backpack, and pulled out a case. Inside the case was a Wii with four Wiimotes and nunchucks. Numerous games were also inside.

"Gali!" Onua gasped. "You got a Wii? Jealous!!" Lewa laughed.

"Great idea, Gali! I can set it up."

Fifteen minutes later, the six people were taking turns facing each other on the Wii. Onua was absolutely schooling people in Wii Sports, while Gali showed her medical skills in Trauma Center. Lewa couldn't resist a go at DDR Hottest Party, and Kopaka was all over Excite Truck. Pohatu was the best at Rayman Raving Rabids, and Tahu just couldn't help but be good at Elebits.

All in all, everyone was a Wii gamer that night.

-Late December, 2007: Frank's House-

More people were playing the Wii as well. Frank, Lizzie, and Tommy were facing each other on Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

"Hey!" Tommy yelled as Frank smashed him off the screen.

"Tough luck To-HEY!" Frank started then yelled as well as Lizzie snuck up and pounded his character off the platform. "Not nice!"

Lizzie stuck out her tongue playfully and continued to dodge attacks. Sure enough, she eventually became the winner.

"You guys have no game, whatsoever."

"Shut it, Lizzie!" Tommy laughed.

Also having a sleepover, they were having a late Wii night.

"We better get to bed," Frank yawned. "It's late."

These two groups doing almost everything alike? Not coincidence. Not by a long shot. The two groups are about to be thrust together in a battle to save a dying world.
-Unknown Time and Place-

Frank woke with the smell of something burning. He bolted awake and looked around to see if his house was on fire or something. Turns out, he wasn't in his house at all.

Lizzie and Tommy, still in sleeping bags, also were puzzled by the sudden change of scenery when they woke.

"Where are we? …And who are they?"

-Unknown Time and Place-

The six awoke around the same time. When they did, they were shocked.

"Whoa! Where are we?!" Lewa shouted.

"Ah! Geez, what happened?!" Onua yelled, opening his eyes.

Kopaka analyzed the area. "A ruined city by the looks of it. Is there a war going on?"

Gunshots rang out, and everyone ducked.

Pohatu shouted, "Clearly!"

Tahu looked around again and saw three kids, also in sleeping bags.

"Hey guys, who are those three?"

Ending Notes: I feel better about this story than "Scandal." Get ready for a good story people. I hope my anonymous reviewer comes back! That person was really helpful before!

Next Chapter: Sacred Evils, Untold Truths