One's Destiny
By Fatala
Here comes the start of Chapter 3. It would have been up sooner but the power was out all weekend long due to the nasty wind storm. I decided to split this chapter into two or threeparts, I haven't desided yet; please don't hurt me. Sorry the last chapter was so sad but that's just the way it came out.
Just as a reminder, I do not own Bionicle but the plot and future characters of this story are MINE! So if you want to use them ask me first.
Chapter 3: Rescue in Ga-Koro (Part 1)
Leaving the temple of Toa Infina the Toa were greeted with a most disturbing sight. Instead of seeing the lush, beautiful jungle of the Le-Wahi they saw a wasteland. Blown down trees, scorched debris, and dry shrubs littered the razed, and desolate landscape. In the night sky, a blood moon silently sat, drenching the land in it's eerie red glow.
"Mata Nui!"
"It can't be!"
"I don't believe it."
"How did this happen?"
"Damn Makuta!" The Toa each exclaimed in shock. The last response had come from Matau. Vakama looked to his air brother; who's hands were clenched into fists as he tried to restrain his anger. Nokama also saw this and laid a soothing hand on his shoulder. Matau looked into her deep blue eyes, which seemed to be telling him that everything would be ok. Slowly Matau's anger faded and he began to calm down. Vakama then motioned that they should start out for Ga-Koro.
It was a long, slow journey through the desimated jungles, and burnt plain that were the remains of the once beautiful island of Mata Nui. It was four days before they could see Ga-Koro in the distance. The twin suns hung low in the morning sky creating an eerie orange glow across the thick mist which was now where Ga-Koro should have been. As they approached the coast it began to rain. Nokama looked up at the dark grey clouds which blocked out the twin suns' light as they continued to walk. Turning her gaze back to the path ahead she noticed how the plants seemed to be withering away and how the ground was no longer firm but was now a slippery, sloshy mud. 'Strange.', she thought to herself. Nokama knew this part of Mata Nui was made to take the rain and ocean water for long periods of time. 'So how long has this rain storm lasted?' Almost immediately the light rain began to change into a drenching down pour which splashed up mud at them from below. The only sound which pentitated the slashing sound of the rain and mud was Matau, who was quietly mumbling to himself. After walking a little longer the muddy ground changed to solid stone as they came to Ga-Koro's gates. Beyond this point there seemed to be nothing but a solid white blanket of fog.
"It would be dangerous to continue without knowing what is ahead."
"Nokama is right. Whenua, what can you see?", asked Vakama turning to the Toa of Earth. Activating his mask power Whenua looked through the fog. Ga-Koro was on the other side of the white barrier. Judging by the density of the fog it could only be afew meters thick.
"The fog seems to be acting like a barrier around Ga-Koro, it was probable created from all this rain. It doesn't last for very long but if any of us get separated who knows what will happen.", informed Whenua before leading the way in. The other five Toa Metru followed closely behind in order not to get lost in the heavy mist. Nokama was the last to enter the fog but before she did she cast on more glance at the black rain clouds. 'Only if it was justthe rain.', she thought before entering the mist, not noticing the water Earki glowing mysteriously. The walked slowly through the thick fog trying not to lose sight of each other.
"I can barely see a thing.", noted Nokama as they continued to press on.
"Don't worry we should be coming to the end of the fog soon.", reassured Whenua. Emerging from the fog the Toa Metru got their first glance at the destruction which the village of Ga-Koro had sustained. Crumbling buildings, moss growing everywhere, cracked and crushed stone tiles littered the streets, and in many spots the ground had collapsed into sinkholes.
"It can't be!", gasped Nokama at seeing what had happened to her adopted home city. The other Toa where shocked into silence as one thought ran through each of their minds. 'If this had happened here then what happened to my village?' Vakama was the only one, besides Nokama, that knew the true fate of their villages.
Among the shadows of the abandoned buildings two figures watched the Toa warily. Unaware that they were being watched Nokama lead the others towards the central square which was directly ahead. The closer they got to the center of the village the more damage was seen as many destroyed and abandoned buildings lined their path. In the shadows one figure quietly gestured to the other as they quietly ran through a small alleyway keeping an eye on the strange Toa. When the Toa Metru reached the central square the distinct sound of violently splash waves could be heard from up ahead. Following the sound the soon came to a tall cliff in the middle of the village. Down below, they could see many more buildings and huts, some half submerged, in the silvery ocean water. It looked as if a severe tremor had opened up and tried to swallow the coastal side of Ga-Koro. As they looking down from the cliff Onewa noticed something moving below.
"What is that?", he asked as the others turned to see what he was talking about.
"What are you looking at?", asked Matau looking over his shoulder.
"That thing right down there.", said Onewa as he pointed towards a strange creature below. It had dark grey/blue armor; it's head was smooth, as if it was built for underwater travel but it's body was very different. The body was shaped like that of a Rahkshi but instead of having spines on its back it had them on it's forearms and giant claws on it's feet. It's long tail swung in the air as it rumaged around the rocks below.
"What is it suppose to be?", Matau asked again. This time his voice was much lower, hoping that the creature wouldn't notice them.
"I'm not sure.", replied Nuju whispering. The strange creature suddenly lifted it's head and let out a high pitched whistle. The Toa covered their ears as the glass shattering sound rang throughout the village. Once the sound stopped an omnious silence fell across the village, Vakama and the others waited to see what would happen. Almost immediately two more creatures suddenly popped out of the water and joined the first on the land. They started to make strange noises amongst each other, as if they were talking.
"Nokama, can you understand what their saying?", asked Vakama.
"I can try.", she said as her mask began to glow. The other Toa waited anxiously, hoping that maybe they could learn what happened to Takanuva. Then suddenly Nokama's mask stopped glowing.
"What's wrong Nokama?"
"I'm not sure.", said Nokama who looked up at Vakama. The look on her face told him that she was just as puzzled as he was. Just then another high pitched screech rang out, this one was much louder than the last but it didn't come from the three creatures below. The three monsters turned towards where the cry came from and each answered with one of it's own.
"What's going on?" As if to answer Whenua's question another strange creature jumped out of the shadows. This one was very similar to the others except it was larger and held a nasty looking blade in one hand. It turned towards the Toa Metru and snarled at them with contempt.
"We've been spotted! Run!", yelled Nokama as they began to run back the way they came. The leader was soon joined on the ledge by the three drones who gave chase after the Toa. Onewa hated to run from an enemy especially some stupid beasts. Then a thought hit him. He skidded to a halt, turned around, and tried using his mind control powers on them.
"What are you doing Onewa!", asked Nuju noticing the stone Toa just standing there. Onewa's mask began to glow as the three creatures continued to advance, but then something happened. His mask began to flicker and then stopped glowing all together.
"My mask power isn't working.", he said realizing what was happening. But it was too late as one of the drones tackled and pinned him to the ground. Another raced forwarded at Nuju who was also trying his mask power, but his mask powers abandoned him as well as he was attacked. Vakama suddenly noticed that Nuju and Onewa were down and came to a stop as he spotted the third drone charging at him.
"Vakama?" Nokama stopped noticing that he was no longer running with them.
"Go, get out of here! I'll buy you some time. Go!", yelled Vakama pulling out his disk launcher and loading it.
"But . . .", Nokama was about to protest when Matau stopped her.
"Let's listen to the fire-spitter. We need to find our lightbrother quick-fast."
"Matau's right, lets go.", said Whenua. Matau began to pull Nokama away by her wrist gently. Nokama didn't like the idea of leaving them behind but if any of them hoped to escape they had to take this opportunity. Vakama held his ground as the last drone continued to advance. He took aim at it's chest and fired; the creature swerved to the right when it saw the attack coming. The disk just barely grazed the creature's shoulder as it pounched on him knocking his disk launcher out of his hand. Vakama gapped in dismay as his only weapon slid into the shadows. The sharp shrieking sound of the leader could be heard as it approached with the other two drones. Vakama gasped at seeing Onewa and Nuju draped over the drone's shoulders unconscious. The leader came towards him and sneered at Vakama. He could see within the creatures eyes that there was some spark of intelligence, as if it enjoyed the pain and shock on his face. The last thing Vakama saw was the hilt it's weapon as it was about hit his head which then rendered him unconscious.
Watching from the shadows the two figures had saw everything and continued to look on as the creatures disappeared into the fog with their captives. The two silent watchers were about to leave when one noticed Vakama's disk launcher laying nearby. Before leaving he grabbed it and took it with him as they went after the three who got away.
Nokama, Matau, and Whenua had finally stopped behind a still standing building as they caught their breath.
"I think they're gone.", said Whenua looking around the corner at the empty street.
"I . . . hope so.", panted Matau as he slid down to the ground.
"We should have never left them.", commented Nokama staring at the ground.
"If we didn't those . . . things would have gotten us all.", objected Matau standing back up. Nokama was about to agree when there was a shifting sound from the shadows which caught their attention. Whenua immediately activated his mask power to illuminate the darkness which had started to fall. What they saw shocked them. It was a Ga-Matoran, one Nokama recognized immediately.
"Hahli, get out of there!", called her companion as she ran back into the shadows.
"Wait! Hahli!", Nokama called after her. Hahli suddenly stopped at the sound of the Toa's voice and looked over her shoulder.
"What are you doing?", her companion called again. 'I know that voice.', thought Hahli as she tried to remember who's voice it was. Then it hit her; although it was higher and faster than before, it was the same.
"Nokama?", Hahli asked turning back to the three strange Toa. Although their armor suggest that they were the Toas of Air, Water, and Earth she didn't recognise them. But there was something vaguely familiar about them. 'If she's Nokama; then . . .' "Matau? Whenua?"
"Who else would it be.", commented Matau sarcasticly.
"Matau, please.", reprimanded Nokama.
"So it is you!", Hahli exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with a ray of hope. "Jaller, its ok!", she yelled over her shoulder. Jaller slowly came out of the alley way, he was a bit more cautious than Hahli. He, Hahli, and all the other Matoran had only known them Nokama, Matau, and Whenua as Turaga, so it was very strange to see them as Toa. It was clear to the three Toa that Hahli and Jaller had had a ruff time surviving. Both of their armor were dirty, scratched, and dented; Jaller's right arm had a long, jagged scar on it. Many questions buzzed through bothof the Matorans' minds. Jaller was just about to start asking questions when Nokama asked one of her own.
"Have either of you seen Vakama, Nuju, or Onewa?"
"They were captured by the Hadrokshi.", Jaller answered sadly casting his eyes to the ground.
"You mean those strange looking creatures?", asked Whenua.
"Yes. They came shortly after the plague began to spread, killing everyone who was not infected.", answered Hahli.
"Were any other Matoran able to escape?", Nokama wondered out loud.
"If any did we don't know."
"But why did you two stay?", Matau asked.
"Those creatures captured Takanuva. We've been trying to find a way to free him but, we haven't succeeded yet.", replied Jaller rubbing his scarred arm.
"Where is he being held?", questioned Nokama.
"In the central hall . . . or what's left of it."
"Then that's where we need to go."
Ga-Koro Central Hall/Hadrokshi Base Camp
Reality slowly began to return as Vakama awakened. He could feelcold metal wrapped around his wrists and ankles. Opening his eye Vakama looked up to see that he was suspened from the chains which were attached to the shackles around his wrists and ankles. Looking around he found himself in a damp, dark cell; a small foggy ray of moonlight illuminated a part ofthe prison. He was not alone though; looking to his right and left hung Onewa and Nuju, who were still unconscious. Vakama immediately tried to struggle free but found it to be futile.
"I've tried the same thing when I first got here. Trust me when I say it's useless.", replied a voice from across the room. The shadows covered the persons identity but Vakama had an idea who it was.He was about to ask who was there but the foggy light suddenly shifted answering his unaskedquestion. Hanging across the room was Takanuva!
To be continued . . .
Oooooohhh . . . a cliffy. Sorry about that but I was about to run out of ideas so I stopped it here. Now it's time for my little sideshow. I've decide to have one in each of my chapters for now on. It should help to balance out the seriousness of my chapters.
Fatala-"Finally! I'm done with this chapter." -cat skreeching it the background- "Tsuzuki (my suukorak) stop trying to eat Leo (my cat), damnit!"
-Tsuzuki stops chasing black cat and grumbles to himself in Visorakian (or whatever they speak)-
Fatala-"By the way have you seen Vakama?" -evil grin- "I feel like having a little fun."
Tsuzuki- sheik . . . click, click, click. (Translation- "Probable hiding in your room. Though why he would want to hide in that mess is beyond me.")
Fatala-"I guess I'll just have to hunt him down." -rubs hand together evilly before grabbing her net and some rope- "Tsuzuki take care of the reviews for me, ok?"
Tsuzuki typing- "Since my master is busy here is what she wished to say:
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and sorry to everyone (again)aboutthe last chapter but that's how the story came to my head.
Greenswind-Thanks again for reviewing!
Bioniclefangirl-I guess not everyone is a fan of the visoraks, to each his own. So I'm not the only one who likes Vakama, but right now he's mine. (atleast till I'm done with him heh heh heh) Don't worry the Toa will save the day; although it may take awhile.
Dalek Gun07-Thanks for the review, sorry that there's not much about the Earki in this chapter but I'm saving them for something big.
Well that's what she wanted to say, also that she'll be working soon on the next part of Chapter 3."
Fatala-"There you are!"
Vakama-"Ahhh! Help me!"
Tsuzuki-sigh- "Until next time bye."