Bionicle Mara's Story

Chapter 14

Everyone stared at Mason. Suddenly Ackar lunged at him, the fire Glatorian pinned the Skrall against the wall sword at his throat, "You better give us answers or I'll cut you up in so many pieces not even an Energy Hound will be able to find them all!"

The other Skrall tried to move but the other Glatorian and Toa raised their weapons. "Don't even think about it!" Kiina warned.

Mason didn't know what a Energy Hound was but he was sure of the threat, "It. . . It was Ullon's plan."

Jaller flinched at the name and rubbed his jaw, "I remember him, nice guy."

"Yes, we knew the Baterra would come here eventually and Ullon came up with a plan to turn them against you."

"I see, have the Baterra kill us," Kopaka realized.

"Yes, we were sent to find out how far they were and let you know about them. We didn't realize how close they were and we were ambushed and barely escaped to your city."

Ackar pressed the blade closer, "And!"

"He figured several would be killed leaving the city defenseless."

Ackar drew away, "Take them away and lock them up!"

The Skrall were lead away, before he left Mason turned to Mara but she turned away from him. His shoulder's dropped and he was lead away.

"Now what?" Gresh asked.

Tahu looked away, "Right now we worry about the Baterra, then the Skrall."

(Break)

Near the smothering remains of the council Hall the council stood with Tahu, Ackar, Kiina, and the Toa Nuva. The city was on high alert, many Toa and Glatorian were scouting the plains around the city incase the robotic shape shifters returned. Several Agori and Matoran were to afraid to leave their homes.

"At least everyone's okay," Tahu offered.

"I'm afraid we were dealt a hard blow," Vakama answered. "The Council Hall was supposed to be a symbol of hope, with it destroyed many are sure it's the end."

Vastus sighed in despair, "We could use help."

"It's a good thing were here," everyone whirled around to find Axxon and Brutaka behind them.

"What are you doing here?" Helryx demanded, the two had decided they wanted to explore Spheres Magna instead of staying in the city.

Axxon shrugged, "We were in the neighborhood when we ran into some trouble," He held a bag up and turned it upside down shacking the continents out. Several pieces of the Baterra spilled over the ground. "We were attacked by there's and had a feeling you'd need our help."

"Your help would be welcome," Tahu told them.

Brutaka grinned, "More trouble, you got to love it."

"Glad your enjoying this," Kiina snapped annoyed, "Were fighting for our lives here."

"Easy," Gali told her, she turned to the others. "Well we got help but we still need a plan."

"Maybe there's something more the Skrall know," Ackas said.

"Then we should have another word with your Skrall friends," Brutaka said. "If their hiding anything will find out."

Tahu nodded, "Alright, this way."

The group went to a guarded building where the Skrall were being held. The Skrall looked up as the Toa and Glatorian came in, some jumped as soon as the two powerful titans entered. Only Mason didn't see the new arrivals, he sat on a bench looking at the floor. When a large shadow covered him he looked up and his eyes widened.

"Hello I'm Brutaka and this is Axxon," Brutaka said in a light voice, "We just got back and heard about the trouble you Skrall are causing our friends here." Suddenly he grabbed Mason by the shoulders and slammed him into the wall so they were eyelevel though Mason was hanging several feet off the floor. "Now," Brutaka said in the same light voice, "You're going to tell us everything about these Baterra, and don't bother lying because will know."

Mason was a little stunned but found his voice, "A-Alright I'll tell you." Brutaka dropped him on the floor, "I did tell you the truth of how they attacked us and we were forced to Roxtus but there was something you don't know."

"Which is?!" Axxon demanded.

Mason noticed his mask was glowing, "W-Well. . . they only attack armed beings!"

"THAT'S IT!" Everyone turned to Gali, she turned to Vastus, "Remember in the council hall the Baterra just ignored us, it was because we didn't have any weapons."

"Wait a minute," Raanu cut in, "But it hurt Macku and she didn't have a weapon."

"I don't think it ment to hurt her," Gali told him.

"I suppose," he muttered still looking uncertain.

"Anything else," Brutaka asked.

Mason shook his head, "No, that's everything, I swear."

Brutaka looked at Axxon who nodded, he turned back to Mason, "Thank you for telling the truth because trust me," he pulled out his Rotating Blades causing Mason and the other Skrall to tense, "You wouldn't have like it if you lied to me."

(Break)

A day had passed since the failed Baterra ambush, no one carried a weapon since the news they had learned from the Skrall. But it still didn't make anyone feel better. Near the city a small group sat on a hill, Takanuva and the Toa Mahri sat with Gresh, Gelu, Berix, Tamaru, Kyry and Kapura. Mara was with them holding Lyra and Lokan. The group was silent expect for an occasional giggle from the twins, Hahli sat next to Mara and created shapes from water above the twins faces. Some smiled watching the infants trying desperately to reach the moving shapes glad for a distraction.

"I hate sitting here waiting," Gresh suddenly grumbled.

"Well what can we do?" Jaller asked.

"There-there has to be something," Nuparu muttered.

"Yeah! Like what?!" Gelu snapped.

Everyone was quiet for several minutes. Hahli looked into the distance almost in a trance as dark memories came up, "This is the Bohrok all over again."

Gresh turned to her and crocked an eyebrow, "The what?"

"Bohrok," Jaller answered with a edge in his voice, "Machines, they were created to cleanse the island Mata Nui created so he could later move. When we lived on one of the islands Makuta awoke them early."

The Glatorian and Agori were still confused so Takanuva continued, "There are six types, the Tahnok of fire, they were the fastest and could melt through anything. Then the Gahlok of water, the thinkers of the Bohrok they were very adaptive. Next there were the Lehvak of acid, tacticians their acid could eat through anything. Pahrak of stone, very powerful and unstoppable. Kohrak of ice, they could freeze anything solid. And finally the Nuhvok of earth, not very intelligent but powerful. They were almost unstoppable."

The Glatorian and Agori were silent, finally Mara spoke, "They do sound unstoppable."

Takanuva nodded, "Yeah they. . . they. . ." everyone turned to the Toa of light, he had a strange look on his face. Suddenly he jumped to his feet, "THAT'S IT!"

"What!" Gresh demanded.

The Toa of light turned to them, an excited light in his eyes, "To defeat the Baterra we need the Bohrok!"

(Break)

"YOU WANT TO WHAT!" Raanu exclaimed, he wasn't sure if the Toa of Light had gone mad or what. Everyone was shocked when Takanuva rushed up to the Council and started shouting his plans to get the Bohrok to help fight the Baterra.

Takanuva took a deep breath, "Look I know it sounds strange but we need to convince the Bohrok to help us."

"Were already having trouble with one group of robots and you want to bring more here?!" Raanu exclaimed.

"Yes!" The Toa of light snapped. He turned to Tahu and the Toa Nuva, "You remember their power the Baterra wouldn't stand a chance."

Tahu frowned, he remembered their power well enough. Hahli stepped forward, "He's right, during the battle of Metru Nui they took out the Rahkshi easily."

Ackar turned to Tahu, "Is that true?"

Tahu nodded, "Yes they probably could take on the Baterra but the problem with this plan is convincing them to help."

"Yeah," Pohatu spoke up, "They have one track minds."

"We have few choices," Gali told them, "I vote to try and convinced them."

Vastus nodded, "I agree, we can't let the Baterra win. This may be dangerous but it may be our only hope."

The Turaga, Helryx and Macku also voted in favor of Takanuva's plan. Ackar and Tahu didn't need convincing. Only Raanu was left, he glanced at Mara who stood to the side then glanced at the assembled crowed. He sighed, "Okay it's risky but I vote in favor as well."

Cheers went up from the crowd and Mara smiled at Takanuva. But he frowned, he hoped he was making the right decision.