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Hi everyone Flamespirit6 here,
Just to let you guys know that this story will be a multinational and multiracial story. Also, this story might have a bit of cultural content mixed in as well. So, if I got a cultural detail/details wrong, please inform me. I will try my best to correct it immediately. My sources for these topics are based on online sources, a few of my culture books and my personal knowledge. In other words, I might get a lot of cultural details wrong. I apologise in advance if I have accidentally offend your cultural background by getting your cultures' details wrong.
P.s. My SA2(semester assessment 2) Exams are coming up soon meaning that I will not be able to upload the story's chapters for a while. So, please wait patiently for them.
Chapter 2: The sign
A wise Turaga was walking towards the beach in search of something or rather..., someone. As the Turaga walked, she sighed and looked to the starry sky. Oh Mata Nui, please let me be able to convince Gali to change her mind about the most suitable candidate for the sixth apprentice she prayed. A few moments later, she found a tall blue figure sitting on the shore, watching the ocean waves. She walked up to the figure and called, "Toa Gali?"
The blue figure continued watching the ocean while replying, "Turaga Nokama. What's brings you here….or do you also intend to do what my brothers could not?"
Turaga Nokama chuckled softly and answered, "You know the answer yourself, Gali. If not, you would not have asked that question". The pair silently watched the majestic ocean as the sun began to set. The peace was maintained for a few more minutes before being broken by Nokama's voice. "Gali, are you truly sure about your decision?" Turaga Nokama paused, watching Gali's reaction. Seeing no response to her question, the Turaga continued, "You know your brothers and I would prefer….."
Gali turned her gaze towards Turaga Nokama. Glaring at the wise elderly, she spoke softy, barely restraining her frustration, "I have made my choice, Turaga Nokama and I will not change it even, if everyone on this whole island is against me". Gali glared at the Turaga for a few more moments before looking back at the calming ocean. Clearly seeing that there was nothing more that she could do, Nokama sighed, got up and headed off to her next destination. As she walked, she glanced over her shoulder, staring at Gali for a few seconds, thinking I hope you are right, Gali. I hope in Mata Nui's name that you are right because now things are about to get even more complicated.
Meanwhile on Earth:
"And this is how you read a measuring cylinder accurately…" Flame sighed and stared out of the window in an attempt to ease her boredom. Instead of her usual concentration in class, Flame felt restless, eager for the last school bell to ring. Stay in sync with the class Flame. Man, this is totally boring! It's not my fault that I got bored during the first few minutes and read the first chapter of textbook ahead of class. If you want me to stay in sync with the class Mr Lin, you might as well tell the class to settle down faster. Wait a second, already told him that and it did not help. Flame thought as she began fidgeting in her seat. Then again, being bored is way better than being teased by Mr Lin or being constantly bugged by Gabriello.
"Psst, Flame".
…..Great, just jinx myself again, great job Flame. Flame looked at Gabriello with a bored expression, waiting him for to continue. Once Gabriello started to ramble on what she could have done to become the class monitor instead of letting Harmon take the job, she immediately faced her back to Gabriello, ignoring him. As Gabriello continued to talk, Flame faked a small cough and stared at the scribbled whiteboard that was written by her physic teacher, Mr Lin. Gabriello took no note of the hint and continued his lecture about increasing her chances of becoming a class monitor, Flame slowly got more and more agitated. Upon reaching her first breaking point, Flame turned around and shouted, "Gabriello, will you shut it? I am trying to concentrate on the lesson!"
"Flame, Would you please stop shouting?" Flame turned and glared at Mr Lin who calmly stared back for a few minutes before surrendering with a few grumbles. As Mr Lin scolded Gabriello, Flame stared out of the window again, admiring the calm blue sky. Flame sighed once again and watched the clouds wistfully. Man, I will do almost anything to get out of this boring class and into a great, big, exciting adventure. Then, out of the blue, a strange cloud appeared in the sky. Flame's eyes widened as she recognised the shape. Bionicle? The thought flashed through her mind as she continued to stare at the cloud in shock.
"Is something interesting going on outside, Flame?"
Uh-oh! Flame gulped and faced her stern teacher who had been calling Flame for quite a few times now. Flame hurriedly faked a smile and answered, "Nothing, Mr Lin. Just admiring the scenery". Mr Lin studied the nervous girl for a while before resuming his lesson. Flame let out a sigh of relief and faced the sky, searching for the strange cloud. Finding no sign of it, Flame shrugged and shook her head. It got to be nothing. That's right, there's no strange cloud that looks like the bionicle symbol. Flame immediately snapped out of her thoughts when she heard Jamie's voice saying, "Oi, Flame! School's over. The last bell just rang."
Flame grinned and yelled, "Finally!" Flame rushed out of the door with Jamie and Harmon. Midway through her race with Jamie and Harmon to the main school gate, Flame sensed the same cold stare again. But this time, it was stronger and closer then before. Flame instantly slid across the floor, causing loud shrieks with her shoes as she slowed to a stop. She began her fanatical search for the source of the stare again. Her search ended with the same result as before, nothing. "Hey Flame! Flame! Hello…, earth to Flame! Come in!" Jamie called, waving his hand in front of Flame's face. "Chet and Dan are leaving us behind," he added.
Snapping out of her trance, Flame looked at Jamie and growled, "Quit waving your hand in front of my face, you idiot!"
Jamie threw his hands in the air and exclaimed in frustration, "What's up with you, Flame?!"
"Yeah, why are you acting so weird today? Did something happen?" Harmon backed him up. Flame let out her subconsciously held breath and then shook her head.
"No, nothing like that," She replied. Looking at her friends, she asked if they felt that anything was off this morning or during the last few seconds. After receiving her friends' confused looks and their denials, she sighed and shook her head again. Getting worried about their female pal, Harmon and Jamie reassured her. "After all, it may just be your wild crazy imagination again," Jamie added. Almost immediately, he felt Flame's glare and saw Harmon covering his face and waving his other hand at him. Jamie took immediate note of Harmon's warning and ran. With one friend engaged with her attempted torture of her victim/friend who was running for his life, Harmon sighed and went after them to stop the childish chase. Again, an unknown presence opened its eyes and watched the unaware trio with its full, unleashed jealous hatred focused on the girl. After lingering for a few more moments, the creature left the place, ready to give its report to its master.
Meanwhile on Mata Nui:
Puffing slightly, Nokama continued to walk towards her destination. Nearly there, oh curse my tired and aching joints. Nokama walked through some bushes which revealed six hidden figures that were clearly waiting for someone. The six figures faced her direction and greeted her. One of them noticed her weakened state and immediately offered, "Take a seat on this tree root, Turaga Nokama. You must be tired from your long trek here".
Nokama chuckled and commented, "I am glad to see that your manners have not left you even after you became a Toa, Takanuva". The Toa of light grinned sheepishly, embarrassed at her compliment. The white figure who was standing between the Toa of light and the Toa of stone, approached her and asked, "Did it work?"
Turaga Nokama went over to the tree root which Takanuva had indicated and sat down. She closed her eyes and let out a soft sigh before replying, "No, it did not Kopaka". Opening her eyes to stare at the Toa of ice, she continued, "I don't think that even Mata Nui's command would change her mind now".
A moment of surprised silence came over the Toa as they absorbed Nokama's reply. Once he was over his surprised shock, the Toa of air closed his jaws and said, "Mata Nui, she is getting as stubborn as Tahu, the Toa of stubbornness". The Toa of fire protested indignantly at Lewa's comment, causing the Toa of air to tease him even more. Before the argument could go any further, the Toa of ice snapped, "Quiet you two! This is no time for foolish squabbles".
"And who are you to give me orders?!" Tahu retorted back. The two Toa were preparing to fight when Pohatu stepped between them, blocking their paths.
"He is right, my brother. Now is the time to put our differences aside and put our heads together to decide what to do next," Pohuta explained urgently.
"I agree with Pohuta," Onua spoke. "After all, this next decision will affect two worlds," he continued, "Ours and the Toapprentices'". The whole group was silenced once again as all of them started thinking deeply about the endless possibilities of how the situation could end. None of them dared to voice out their thoughts of what the results might be, a new comrade or another enemy or even maybe...both. Moments passed and Tahu finally said, "You are right, my brothers. So, I say that right now we should go ahead with our choice and make him-"
"But, will our sister accept such a foolish, rash decision?" Kopaka questioned.
Tahu faced the Toa of ice and asked in a harsh tone, "Repeat those words again, Toa of slush".
Before Kopaka could reply, Onua cut in, preventing another squabble from breaking out, "What he means is that Gali might disagree with us strongly, especially when she is the only one without an apprentice. Plus the fact that she had personally picked this particular human".
Nokama nodded and said, "Kopaka and Onua are right. However, despite the risks, I have an idea of what we could do…" The Toa listened attentively to Nokama's idea and were soon nodding their heads in agreement.
"That's the best happy-plan idea I have ever heard during this entire meeting," Lewa commented.
"Then, it is agreed," Tahu spoke, confirming the decision, "We shall travel back to our villages, let them know about the plan and prepare them to meet these humans". Having the matter settled, each of them left to their own respective villages, bringing with them the news of the upcoming event of excitement and challenges.
Author's note:
Argh! This chapter is shorter than expected. Hopefully, my future chapters will be longer. Sorry that this chapter is very short.
