One's Destiny

By Fatala

Chapter 1 is finally finished! It would have been up sooner but my computer crashed so I had to get a new one. Thankfully my uncle makes computers. I finally broke down and bought "The Web of Shadows" movie and I love it! I hope this chapter is as good as the last one but I tried to do my best. So please read and review or else I will stop putting up chapters and send my Visoraks after you. I love the Visoraks, there so cute!

For the disclaimer I don't own Bionicle and I probable never will. But until I do I'll continue to screw up their universe.

Chapter 1: Rebirth

The light which could be seen in the distance began to close in until it completely surrounded him. Vakama could hear someone calling, beckoning him to awaken. He closed his eyes and listened; following the voice back to the land of the living. As he followed the voice visions pasted through his mind, they were unclear and hazy but they were enough for him to know what was happening. Once the voice and visions had stopped, Vakama dared to open his eyes. The room which he was in was drapped in pitchblack. There was the faint sound of water dripping over to his right, but other than that Vakama knew nothing of his surroundings. A small stream of red light began to filter through the cracked ceiling; it slowly spread through the room until only a small portion remained covered by the black shadow. Sitting up Vakama looked around hoping to find some sign of familiarity within these ruins. The small chamber he was in was made out of black rock. Four pillars held up the dome ceiling while small platform, the one he was on, was situated in the center of the room. Memories began to flow back as realization dawned on Vakama. 'Walls, ceiling, pilliars of black rock; a single entrance?', he thought looking around to reassure that his memory was correct. Yes. Amongst the shadows at the far end of the chamber he could just make out the faintoutline of the chamber's only exit. Somehow he was in one of the six side chambers of the great temple of Toa Infina. Not only that it was in fact, the same chamber in which he had found Toa Tahu fighting Makuta. The once beautiful room now showed the signs of the epic battle which had taken place there. Rubble littered the floor in many places, parts of the roof had collapsed in, craters in the floor had been created from the powerful blows dealt. 'It can't be!', he thought in shock as he realized where he was. But a more profound thought ran through Vakama's mind, 'This is where I died!'

"I am glad to see that you have awaken, Vakama.", an almost familiar voice said. Vakama turned towards the speaker but the identity of the person was hidden mostly by the shadows.

"Who's there?", Vakama called out into the darkness. That's when he noticed, somehow his voice had changed. It was no longer the lower, slower pace he had grown use to as a Turaga; but the mild tenor he remembered having as a Toa. Looking down at himself Vakama realized that his voice wasn't the only thing that had changed. Gone was his Turaga body, now replaced with a form which greatly resembled his original Toa body. As he flexed his fingers he could feel a strange power flowing threw him. It was as if the molten lavas of protodermis were coursing throughout his body.

"I know all this must be a shock to you, but much has happened in your absence.", the voice said. This time, when Vakama looked to where the voice had come from he was greeted with the site of the speaker. Standing before him in the red light was a Turaga; a Turaga of fire, judging by his red mask and armor. His mask had one large scar which ran from above his left eye down nearly to his chin. At the site of the scar visions raced through Vakama's weary and confused mind.

Before Vakama knew it he was back at the sight of his death. After seeing his dead body he turned his attention to Toa Tahu. The Toa's eyes burned with such fury and hatred that they sent a cold chill down his spine. Makuta and Tahu continued to dual unaware of their audience. Tahu Nuva struck with an unquenchable rage as his twin magma swords clashed with Makuta's ax. The force of the blows created a flashing display of black and red sparks, which blinded Tahu. Makuta took the oppertunity to strike at him sending the Toa flying back into a wall. Suprised by the sudden strike, Tahu had dropped his swords and layed helplessly on the ground. Vakama wanted to help Tahu but he reminded himself that there was nothing he could do. Grabbing one of Tahu's swords Makuta strutted over to the downed Toa and with it's blade he dug into Tahu's mask. Tahu screamed in agony as the sword slowly sliced his mask. With that last site Vakama found himself back in the ruined chamber staring at the eerily familiar Turaga.

"Tahu?", Vakama gasped recognising him. Tahu nodded, confirming what Vakama already knew. Looking closer Vakama noticed, even in the hazed red light, that there was a strange change in the former Toa Nuva's eyes. At one time his eyes burned with strength, pride, and attitude, but now the fire within Tahu seemed to be flickering weakly. It was as if his very spirit had been drained from him.

"I shall explain everything; but first, the others are waiting.", Tahu said as he turned to lead Vakama out of the chamber. 'The others?', Vakama thought to himself as he followed, the now, Turaga Tahu into the dark hall pass leaving the small chamber behind. Tahu could sense Vakama's uneasiness as they walked through the sparsely lit hall. He couldn't blame him, after all that had happened and now suddenly being brought back to life. It was a lot to get used to.As they entered the central chamber Vakama looked around to see thatit was as bad, if not worse than, the side chamber that they had come from; damage wise. This room was more lit that the others too, mainly because of the twelve torches which encircled the room. Two were on either side of the entrances. Turaga Tahu walked towards the center of the gigantic room with Vakama follewing him. As Vakama followed Tahu, he could see five other Turagas waiting for them. Vakama knew immediately that they were the other 'former' Toa Nuva. But something else caught his attention; behind the Turaga were five shadowy figures. 'It can't be!', thought Vakama as he ran past Tahu. He thenstopped in shock as he sawhis fellow Toa Metru standing in front of him.

"Vakama!", called Nokama as she ran over to her old friend. The other Toa than noticed him and ran over to their brother.

"So fire-spitter; finally desided to join the living-land, huh?", laughed Matau.

"I guess I have.", replied Vakama letting out a slight chuckle. "But how did all this happen?"

"I believe we can explain that.", answered Tahu as the Toa Metru turned to him and the others.

To be continued. . . .

Thank youGreenswind and Dalek Gun07I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hopeyou continue to read and review. As I said above I finally broke down and bought the3rd movie and Iknow what your talking about now Flaremimi. And yes, I've been watching the moviealmost nonstop.I should beputting up two other Bionicle stories soon. To find out what they are check out my profile. Well thanksto everyone thathave read and reviewedmy storyand I hope to have you read andreview again.