A/N: This being my first fanfic, I need reviews in order to work out the kinks. Any review except ones that are blatantly mean would be much appreciated. Anyways here's chapter 2.
Chapter 2: Decisions, Decisions
In the farthest reaches of the caverns of Onu-Wahi sat a room where no matoran was allowed to go. Save the turaga, who meet here to discuss events that would shape the island's fate. The room was lit by a fading sunstone that gave off just enough light so the turaga could see each other. Today they would meet on the issue of the six matoran. Held in secret for Vakama was ever careful in his actions. Nokama and Whenua protested this action saying that the matoran had a right to know what was happening. In truth the turaga did not know much about it themselves.
"This is very troubling news, Matau. Each village has had the same thing happen to their matoran and this troubles me even more. For how could six matoran all have the same vision." Vakama growled in frustration. He didn't like it. There were too many gray areas for them to look.
Onewa never liked these meetings; he didn't like lying to his people. Why was he singling out Noran, the coach for Hewkii and Hafu? Noran was a great player and even came up with new tricks but recently just like the others he experienced a vision that brought him to a place all matoran feared. They were trying to see what Makuta saw in these six villagers. Matoro had often kept quiet during these meetings preferring not to get in the turaga's way. But today he had to speak up for Matoro had a gift for seeing things others did not. He would tell the turaga what he saw in these Matoran and what he knew about them. Perhaps then he could help the turaga with what decision they must make.
"It is because Makuta sees something in these matoran that we do not. If you look closely you can see the traits of heroes in these six matoran. Tarkis of Le-Koro is very charismatic; he is well-liked all across Mata Nui even by us in Ko-Koro. I have heard of his heroics with the most interesting being his encounters with angry rahi. He knows how to lead by following us and watching us during the Bohrok swarms. His is a leader no less, even if his does not admit it himself." The turaga were dead silent when they heard this. How come they didn't see it in these matoran? Nokama was interested for this was one of the few times Matoro had spoken up and voiced his own opinion about the matters. She would definitely listen to his open on this matter for his words always held great wisdom.
"If you were to continue Matoro I'm sure the rest of us would like to hear about the others?" Nokama asked respectfully. Matoro nodded and continued to tell his observations of these six matoran.
"Zarik, a lieutenant in the Ta-Koro guard is always so sure of himself. He is the most courageous of them, much like Tahu. At least that is what I heard from Jaller, your captain of the guard Vakama." Vakama shifted slightly at hearing his name called out from Matoro. Matoro seemed to get bolder by the second in his speech as if he was taking complete control of the room. If some of the turaga were ignoring him before, he had their full attention now. It seemed like Matoro himself shared the wisdom of the turaga and no one was ready to cut him off for his words rung true. Vakama realized that Matoro was expecting a response from him; so he cleared his throat and spoke up.
"What he speaks is true; I have never met a matoran as arrogant as him." groaned Vakama. Vakama was unfortunate to meet Zarik on a few occasions and none of them had ever been pleasant. Still he was one of the best fighters Ta-Koro had. During the races down the rapids Zarik would often take first. Zarik was a thrill-seeker and enjoyed fighting when he could get the chance; even if it meant hurting relations with other villages. Vakama had to often smooth things over because of Zarik's loud mouth. While Vakama was still in thought over this Matoro had continued to talk. "I noticed Savirin; a friend of mine was on the list. Master architect of Ko-Koro he is responsible for the creation of all new huts and ice towers. He is very smart and observant; he's always revising his plans for Ko-Koro." Matoro took a breather and continue with his speech. "Noran is an athlete and he has often driven himself to point of exhaustion. Just to be on the Kolhii team. Instead he is currently a coach but has shown that he will not settle for this position. All matoran are duly impressed by his tenacity."
"Ozius is the one I do not know much about except that is he a very modest matoran. I heard he saved a lot of other miners during a cave-in during the Bohrok swarms. It takes a real hero to venture into those caves at the time. In brains Noran and he are alike which means they aren't the smartest. Finally Erila the ga-matoran is the most kindhearted of this group. She tends hurt rahi and has some scars to prove it. Still she treats these rahi even as they hurt her. I never have heard of someone with such an compassion for the wildlife before." With that last word escaping his mouth Matoro finished his long speech.
The turaga sat there awhile contemplating the words that Matoro had spoken. They were glad Matoro voiced his opinion or this meeting would have been for nothing. So that was Makuta wanted to do. He wanted to rob the matoran of any potential heroes and drive them apart by destroying their virtues. Well if they were to release this information it might drive the matoran into mass hysteria. Still if they did not tell the matoran of what they had conspired at this meeting they would be lying. They did realize that Matoro's words held much truth for they saw the same in these matoran now. Matoro had been able to single-handily sway the ideas of the turaga which was a feat itself. Onewa stated that he wasn't going to lie to his people especially Noran. The people deserved to know about it.
Vakama, who normally found the rest of turaga agreeing with him, found out that they all turned in favor of Whenua who said that they should tell the truth to the matoran instead of lying to them. After thinking it through Vakama saw the light of the other turagas' choice. It was high time that they stop lying to the matoran and instead tell the truth. Makuta would be basing his ideas that the Turaga would lie to matoran once more. He would be sorely mistaken for this day forward the Turaga would be truthful with their people. Anyways it was nearing the time of the Kolhii match and the Turaga noticed this so they took their leave and made their way to Ta-Koro. This game would be one to remember.
A/N: So what did you think? Remember as a first timer I need the reviews for there to be a better story. I thought it was little iffy so I'll need ideas to spice it up. Also could someone help figure out a better summary for the story?