One's Destiny
By Fatala
Chapter 2 is finished just in time for my birthday! Today I turn 19! I can't believe how fast I got this chapter done; I just hope its as good as the last two.
-knock, knock-
Fatala: "Who can that be at this time in the morning?" Walks to the door and opens it.
Makuta: "Hello, Fatala." He greets with a evil grin on his face.
Fatala: O..O "Oh crap! I'm in trouble!"
Chapter 2: Explanations
The Toa Metru were now sitting in a semi-circle in the center of the chamber, the Turaga 'Nuva' completed the circle as Tahu took the lead. Vakama and the others were all curious to know what had happened in their absence.
"Three years have passed since the day of the great battle. After you all died either by one of Makuta's minions or by Makuta himself we continued to fight, but it was in vain as each of us were defeated one by one. They seemed to drawn strength from our grief, anger, and fear as we were quickly were overwhelmed. Almost all our powers were then stolen from us leaving us helpless. Makuta then ordered his minions to leave us alive and left knowing that we were helpless to stop him. We were grief stricken; we had failed to protect you and then lost our power to protect the Matoran and Mata Nui. That was when everything began to dissolve into chaos. Many natural disasters then struck. Tornadoes blew through the Le-Wahi destroying everything in their pathes; blizzards threatened to freeze the Ko-Matoran and all the rahi in the Ko-Wahi; tidalwaves destroyed over half of Ga-Koro; earthquakes caused the Onu-Matoran to evacuate Onu-Koro before the caverns collapsed; a major sandstorm trapped the Po-Matoran in Po-Koro. . .", Tahu explained but paused when he came to Ta-Koro.
"What of Ta-Koro?", questioned Vakama even though he could tell that Tahu was reluctant to tell.
"Ta-Koro was completely destroyed when the volcano erupted.", explained Gali sadly. Tahu flinched at her answer, he could still remember every detail of that day. Him and the other Toa Nuva had each left to check on their villages eventhough their wounds were far from healed. Tahu had just come into view of Ta-Koro, the village was still being rebuilt after it was destroyed by the Rahkshi but Tahu was overjoyed to see it. He slowly walked up towards it's gates but something caused him to stop. There was a strangely strong smell of sulfer which seemed to be creating a sufficating cloud around the city. 'Something is wrong', Tahu had thought as he felt the heat rising. Looking down at the lava he could see it boiling and bubbling as it began to rise suddenly. A look of horror had crossed his face as he realized what was happening. The volcano was preparing to erupt. A faint voice had caught his ears, he turned to see Jaller behind him. Jaller had ran up to him and quickly began to haul him out of the volcano. Tahu remembered yelling in protest but Jaller gripped his wrist ever tighter as he dragged the wounded Toa up to a hill overlooking Ta-Koro. Toa turned to see that all the Matoran had evacuated. A sigh of relief had escaped his lips but it was quickly forgot as the ground began to shake violently. Tahu had turned around just in time to see the volcano that had once housed Ta-Koro erupt taking his village with it. Falling to his knees Tahu held back a cry of anguish; for a second time he was unable to save his home from destruction. "Tahu?" Tahu snapped out of his thoughts at Gali's call. Although the talk about his village had brought up a painful memory Tahu continued on.
"After that many Matoran began to disappear-", Tahu began to continue again before being interrupted by Onewa.
"What happened to them?"
"We're not sure. They just disappeared without a trace. It was as if the very shadows swallowed them up.", told Lewa sadly. 'Damn Makuta!', thought Matau darkly holding back his anger.
"We believe that the Matoran who disappeared may have been taken to Metru Nui.", Tahu said. Vakama looked up at hearing the name of their home island.
"Then without warning a mysterious plague struck.", continued Gali.
"A mysterious plague?", asked Nuju curiously cupping his chin in his hand.
"Yes. It swept through the Koros like an invisible flood killing every Matoran in it's path.", said Onua.
"Were there any survivors?", asked Nokama hoping against the odds.
"No.", Kopaka stated coldy, his face barely showing any emotion. But when Tahu looked at his ice brother he could see his brothers eyes dim in sadness. Matau then noticed Lewa grimance in pain, it was not a physical pain but an emotional pain. Lewa could remember being in Le-Koro when the plague hit. Many Matorans just dropped dead in streets but others were not as lucky. He could recall one Matoran in particualar that had fought the disease with all his strength. His yellow eyes dimmed in and out as Lewa encouraged his friend to hold on. The small Matoran smiled at him but it faded as another seizure of pain ran through his body causing blood to trickle from his mouth. Lewa had stayed at his side until the end. It was blaringly obvious now that the deaths of so many friends had had a profound effect on him. The once happy and carefree Toa had changed into a sober, serious Turaga.
"None that we are aware of.", Lewa stated soberly trying to hide the pain.
"All those Matoran.", lamented Nokama.
"Takanuva left afew weeks ago for Ga-Koro to find a way to Metru Nui. But we have not heard from him since.", told Pohatu. The Toa Metru had each wondered what fate had befell their light brother.
"A strange storm has fell over the sea. It seems that Makuta wishes to make sure that no one can leave this island. He may have found something on Metru Nui that will help him secure his shadow powers so that they will never be broken.", added Tahu on a cold note. Vakama's mind turned restlessly with thoughts. How could Makuta regain his strength and power so quickly after the defeat he had suffered after his fight with Takanuva? But one thing puzzled him even more.
"What do we do Vakama?", asked Nokama turning to her fellow Toa.
"Why do we even need to think-talk about this? Its clear that we need to go back to Metru Nui and find out what the Makuta is up to and stop him."
"I agree with Matau. Whatever Makuta is up to it is not good. But first we first have to find out what happened to Takanuva.", said Vakama standing up turning to Tahu. "But one question still has remained unanswered."
"I think I know what you wish to ask. How you are all alive right now?" The Toa Metru patiently waited for Tahu and the other Turaga to explain. "The Earki."
"The Earki?", asked Vakama who was puzzled about what that meant.
"But the Earki are only a legend!", gasped Whenua.
"You've heard about them?", asked Nokama confused.
"Only what was recorded in the Onu-Metru archives."
"What exactly are the Earki?", asked Matau.
"According to the archives they were the six legendary crystals that Mata Nui used to give the first Toa their powers. It is said that after they sealed away Makuta the crystals suddenly disappeared. Each crystal was said to contain the heart of each element", explained Whenua.
"Then that means!"
"Yes, we found the crystals and used them to bring you back.", assured Tahu.
"But where are they now?", asked Vakama.
"Look at your heartstones.", Tahu said pointing at Vakama's chest. Each of the Toa Metru looked down at their heartstones to see what the Turaga meant. Instead of seeing the normal circular stones they saw that each had a crystal twice the size of their original heartstones. Whenua, Earth Onyx; Onewa, Stone Topez; Nuju, Ice Diamond; Matau, Air Emerald; Nokama, Water Sapphire; and Vakama, Fire Ruby.
"But how?"
"We used the last of our elemental powers to renergies the crystals which rebuilt your bodies and brought your spirits back from the dead." Tahu paused for a moment, Vakama could see that not even they were sure about the crystals' powers. "There is nothing more we can tell, the rest is up to you.", finished Tahu.
"Then we should leave for Ga-Koro.", stated Vakama as the other Toa Metru stood up. They followed Vakama to the exit of the great temple but before they left Tahu stopped them.
"Beware Vakama, the island has changed much since you were gone. Be careful."
"Don't worry Tahu, we shall take care.", assured Vakama as they bid the Turaga farewell. Tahu and the others watched them leave.
"Mata Nui protect them and give them the strength they need to over come the darkness they must face. . .", Tahu whispered a prayer. "For they are our only hope."
On Metru Nui. . .
The dark shadows enveloped his chamber causing the crystals within to cast an eerie glow. Sitting in the darkness he thought to himself, eyes closed. He was Makuta. Master of the shadows. The heart of evil. Mata Nui's evil brother. He was all that and more. After many failures he had finally defeated the Toa Nuva and killed the former Toa Metru. An evil grin crossed his face as he remembered the battle. The sweet smell of death had lingered through the temple. Such a beautiful aroma. . .
"Makuta. . ." Makuta opened his eyes, his thougths being disturbed.
"Ahh. So you have returned. What news do you bring?"
"It seems the former Toa Nuva have somehow brought back the Toa Metru." Makuta's red eyes flashed with angry as he stood up enraged.
"How! They were all killed! I killed Vakama with my own hands!", he growled.
"I don't know but I seen them with my own eyes and they are alive.", Makuta's minion answered, his eyes remaining a cool blue.
"I see.", he said thinking, his anger subsiding as a thought popped in his head. "Then we must prepare a suitable welcome for them.", Makuta chuckled.
"But Makuta, surely the Hadrokshi should be able to deal with them. . ."
"Never underestimate them, now leave I have much to prepare for."
"Yes, master.", he said before leaving Makuta alone.
"So it seems I'm not the only one with a tendency to avoid the void of oblivion. Then come Vakama; we shall finish what was started all thoses eons ago, but this time I promise you I shall be the victor."
To be continued. . .
(Will the Toa Metru be able to find Takanuva? What are the true natures of the Earki? Who are the Hadrokshi? Who is Makuta's mysterious minion? And what does Makuta have planned for Vakama and the other Toa Metru? More questions will be answered in the One's Destiny, Chapter 3: Rescue in Ga-Koro.)
Fatala: "There you happy now?", asks in a huff.
Makuta: "You could have made it longer."
Fatala: "It's not my fault that you didn't come sooner."
Makuta: "Hey! I had a full schedule of death, destruction, and chaos. I was booked all week."
Fatala: "Whatever. Did you bring my birthday present?"
Makuta: -sighs- "Yes.", he answered summoning a visorak.
Fatala: -high pitched squeal- "It's so cute! I always wanted a Suukorak!" (A white visorak for those that don't know) Grabs and hugs it.
Makuta: "Now about the ending of your story." -evil grin-
Fatala: -suspicious look- "Are you trying to bribe me, Makuta?" Let's go of Suukorak.
Makuta: "Is it that obvious?" -joking tone-
Fatala: "Don't give me any lip Makuta. Either way I still have to see what the Toa Metru give me."
-knock, knock-
Fatala: "That must be them." Opens door to find Vakama tried up in rope and gagged with a cloth in his mouth. -smiles evily as she watches him struggle- "It will that me some time to decide. Until then see ya!" Pushes Makuta out and drags the tied up Vakama in before slamming the door shut and locking it.
Ok. I'm finally finished with my birthday fun. I had to put that in to try to balance out the seriousness of my chapter and I'm on a sugar high. SUGAR! Now its time for reviews!
Thanks for the reviews Dragon of Atlantis and Bioniclefangirl I hope you enjoy this chapter. I'm glad you like my twist Dalek Gun07, I try not to end my chapters with cliffhangers but it just happens. I don't entirely agree about Vakama staying evil but hey it's your opinion Greenswind but I'm just happy I'm not the only one who think visorak are cute! I know it's been done before Feline Freak but I had to bring the Toa Metru back. Well that's it for now, I have no clue when I will finish the next chapter but hopefully soon. Until then I'm gonna enjoy my birthday presents. -looks evily at Vakama, who's still tied up- Suukorak just shakes his head. Oh, I also need to think up a name for my new visorak, any one have any suggestions?
I also wanted to mention that I'm starting a Bionicle web site, I'll be turning it into an RPG site as soon as I figure out how to do it. The address will be on my profile. Bye!