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My second attempt at a contest; I'm hopping this time I actually get far. The protagonist is Gorast because I thought she needed character development. Here you go.

 

Hunter's folly

 

When Teridax's victory is told by chroniclers throughout the ages, there will no doubt be stories of his defeat over Miserix. They will also pass down stories of how one by one Miserix's Brakas monkeys were hunted down one by one. But I feel these stories of how each Makuta was defeated will only be side notes that only the most keen Onu-Metru Matoran archivist will touch upon. I wouldn't mind that, except one Makuta I chased down changed me forever. In writing this I hope to keep one story from becoming a mere piece of trivia.

 

It all started after Teridax's great revolution, because not every Makuta had agreed to Teridax's plans for a better Brotherhood. Five Makuta decided to fight for Miserix, who would undoubtedly keep the Brotherhood weak. But they were outnumbered; they could not fight for what was right for the Brotherhood of Makuta. However the five traitors realized this and joined the right side; but Teridax doesn't forgive traitors.

 

After Miserix's defeat, Krika was supposed to dispose of him. Why Teridax chose Krika and Spirah to do it is a mystery to me. I would've been more than happy to end the old fool's pathetic life, but there was no point in arguing once Teridax made his decision. The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer in terms of information, something I find repulsive. Suspiciously, he and Spirah returned without Miserix's mask. I wouldn't be surprised if he just threw Miserix in some cell Mata Nui knows where.

 

While I couldn't have the pleasure of finishing Miserix's pathetic life, I could end his minions' lives. But there was a hitch; I had to do it with Icarax. I saw it as counterproductive to say the least, but what was done was done. Despite working with Icarax we managed to track down four of the five Makuta. I enjoyed every part of it, though Icarax only saw it as practice for something bigger he was planning. Never bothered to ask him about it; I was more concerned with killing the defiant Makuta than hearing his bragging.

 

We had only killed four of the five Makuta; there was still one we had to track. I couldn't remember her name, only that she was supposedly the deadliest of the five Makuta. The more powerful the better I thought, as I assumed this would pose some sort of a challenge to me.

 

The fourth Makuta was hardly any trouble at all; he put up a noble (if pathetic) fight but he ultimately was defeated. I had him on the ground, my foot pressing down on his neck, and I decided to ask if he knew anything about where the fifth Makuta was.

 

"You want..." he paused as he gasped for breath "to hunt that crazed spawn of Karzhani?" This was odd I thought, why would he call his own ally a mad Rahi?

 

"He won't talk," Icarax said from the shadows, "just snap his neck and be done with him!"

 

I ignored Icarax's order, but I knew I couldn't for long.

 

"Where is the last Makuta hiding?" I asked, adding more weight "Just tell us and we'll make your death less painful."

 

"Listen to me.." he coughed. "She is nothing... to the Brotherhood. She... has lost all sanity, any sense of..."

 

"Gorast! Just put him down we won't find out anything from him!" He was interrupted by Icarax. Icarax was already on the verge of pure rage. I almost agreed with him, I was even considering that Icarax could have the killing blow, but we had found this Makuta by 'persuading' the one before him to tell us this Makuta's location. Could it work again?

 

"I know... what you doing," he said as he tried to breathe, "but I'm trying to help as... shocking as that sounds. She'll kill you, not just that, but she'll hack your limbs off and use them for torches! If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax succeed with his plan, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever. I was afraid of her myself, and when you find her you will be too."

 

"Any Makuta against Teridax is always something," I retorted. "Besides, if she's anything like you described, I'm sure we'll get along real well. Now where is she?" I saw the look in his eyes change from fear to defeat. He lowered his head then closed his eyes.

 

"Then, you are forsaken. I tried to stop you. Remember that," he said before Icarax burst out of the shadows filled with rage. Icarax pushed me aside, falling face first onto the floor. The next thing I heard was the sound of Icarax's fist breaking the fallen Makuta's skull; with a deafening crunch. I turned to face Icarax and saw the Makuta's mask had just barely escaped the same fate its wearer's skull had endured.

 

"What was that for?" I asked as I got back on my feet. "I had it under control."

 

Icarax just glared at me. "You were just letting him live a little longer than he should have been. So I thought I'd help by putting him to sleep for you."

 

"He might have known where the final Makuta was!" I almost screamed. "And you just made our jobs a lot harder."

 

"Funny, I thought you hated mercy," Icarax responded, regaining his composure. As we left the island of the slain Makuta I began wondering how bad the punishment would be if I "accidentally" flung a dagger through Icarax.

 

Back on the Tren Krom peninsula, I let my rage escape at the acid falls. Throwing daggers at any Rahi who was unlucky enough to cross my path. "I had it under perfect control!" I said to myself as I hurled another sharpened branch at an ash bear. "I thought I'd help by putting him down," I said with my best attempt at Icarax's voice, "Well maybe you should have waited!" while I was mad -- no enraged -- at him he was partly right I hated to admit. He would not have revealed the location of his former ally. I was trying to make a dead Matoran breathe again.

 

Another thought pushed aside my rage at Icarax; why was the slain Makuta afraid of his former ally? He had called her a "crazed spawn of Karzhani" and said she'd use our limbs for torches. I wondered if he was trying to scare us off. If that was the case he had failed beyond any reasonable doubt. Now I wanted to hunt down this Makuta more than ever before, if only for the challenge.

 

I continued to let my rage out until sunset. I heard a low moaning off in the distance, it was an easy target. While hunting Rahi wasn't as fun as hunting sapient beings it was still fun nonetheless. Besides I figured it help me take my mind off of Icarax.

 

I followed the moaning, careful not to make any noise. But as I neared my target I saw flames and heard Matoran voices.

 

"Hurry brother," one of the Matoran said. "We do not want this gift the Mistress has provided us."

 

"The Mistress"? Certainly I wasn't responsible for this. But if I wasn't then who was? It had to be some lost Ga-Matoran or some Dark Hunter that had wowed the Matoran. My curiosity urged me to follow them. Staying hidden in the shadows I watched the Matoran drag the source of the moaning: an injured Ash Bear.

 

I had to admire the perseverance the Matoran, I watched them lug the Ash Bear over a small mountain and through a forest. Soon they neared a large clearing in the woods. That was when I noticed something odd about the Matoran. They had painted their bodies and some had Rahi bones for armor. The paintings resembled claw marks, teeth, eyes, and horns. I turned my attention to the large fire; I saw shadows dancing around chanting "Praise our goddess". It was almost surreal.

 

I stopped at a nearby tree to watch. The Matoran had left the most likely dead Ash Bear in front of the fire before bowing and then backing away. Suddenly everyone stopped and turned their attention to a large shadow. A figure stepped out and I instantly recognized who it was.The figure had blue armor covered in what appeared to be tribal paintings. She towered over the Matoran, she may have even been able to almost tower over a Toa. Her mask was covered in scratches, but these looked like they were self inflicted rather than from battle. Her body was covered in Rahi bones that made up her new armor. She walked toward the Matoran; all turned towards and bowed their heads.

 

This was the final Makuta, I thought. I quietly backed away from the clearing, however I decided to leave some marks on the trees so I could remember where I had gone. I wanted to go after her, I wanted to hunt her down and bring her mask to Teridax myself. I couldn't do that though I needed Icarax and I had to wait until morning until I could inform Icarax about my discovery.

 

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The next day, a fog had rolled in coating the land in a grey blanket.

 

"Gorast," Icarax spoke as we reached the mountain where the Matoran dragged the corpse. "Just think about it please. Why would a Makuta on the run hide in the place that her hunter lives? Perhaps it was a hallucination brought about by your need to catch this Makuta."

 

I ignored his disbelief as I climbed the mountain. I knew that what I saw had been very real. I reached the top of the mountain and began to look for the marked trees. I spotted one, then another, then another. There were markings that I don't remember placing. Someone did this, but how had the Matoran known I was there.

 

"Gorast, you're not listening," I heard Icarax say as he reached the top. "Just how stupid do you think this Makuta is? I mean, allying with Miserix is one thing, but hiding here is something else entirely. I've seen Spirah's creations act smarter."

 

I pretended to ignore him as we wondered the forest. A part of me was agreeing with Icarax. I kept trying to reassure myself that I wasn't imagining things, that there was a Makuta who was being worshiped. I kept following every path but every one led to the same thing: more marked trees. As much as I hated to do it I swallowed my pride and came out with it. "There is no one here. I could've sworn..."

 

"I think you're taking this assignment way too far. To the point where you're mistaking a little cult leader for being a Makuta. I've seen some Matoran worship rocks, not even the Rock of the Great Spirit, just rocks."

 

I was glad to have gotten his gloating out of the way. We began the long trek back to the Acid Falls; surprisingly he kept silent through the entire trip back. Was he thinking up more insults to throw at me? The fog hadn't lifted yet, so it turned simple trees into giants. I kept checking every direction to make sure we weren't being followed. I wasn't taking any chances, even if I was with Icarax. I noticed a Matoran shaped object in the distance. It stood between two trees glaring at us. It made no movements or noises. I threw a rock at it and still nothing. I continued to follow Icarax but I noticed two more Matoran figures. These didn't move either; were we being followed? I noticed more figures that made no movements along our path.

 

"I warned you!" a voice called out. I turned around with great speed but there was nothing. All I saw were the motionless Matoran. I turned my attention to catching up with Icarax. He stopped to examine something, a Matoran?

 

"Gorast, you may have been on to something when you were talking about that little celebration you saw," he said showing me the Matoran. It was dead -- had been for a while -- with spears sticking out of his body. There was no denying it, we were being followed. I readied myself for anything, but what happened next took me by surprise. A sharpened branch struck Icarax in the thigh, then another hit him in the arm. I felt something sharp hit me; my vision blurred as I saw another spear enter my stomach. I fell to my knees watching Icarax shouting in all directions desperately looking for something to respond to. Darkness consumed my vision.

 

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I woke up to the smell of burning embers and facing mask to mask with a Matoran. The Matoran immediately scurried away as I woke up.

 

"The Goddess was right," a Matoran on tall ledge said to a group. "Demons would come and condemn us!"

 

He then bowed as a tall figure approached him. "My, my, what do we have here?" The figure spoke. It was the Makuta I saw that night. She stood in front of a large fire; the Matoran were crowded around us.

 

"I never thought the wise Teridax would send a Makuta like you. Bravo to Teridax." I attempted to move but realized my arms and legs were bound together. "I wouldn't do that if I were you. Don't forget, I'm also a Makuta, so I can fry your pretty little face." She said as she held my head and dragged her finger across my mask. "Now Gorast..."

 

"Where's Icarax?" I asked throwing myself forward but hardly far enough. "He -- excuse me -- limped away. But that was alright with me, because you were the one I wanted to talk to." She chuckled when she finished. "I know exactly why you're here. Before you kill me, do you want to know why I didn't join you?"

 

"Why not, I don't have anything better to do," I replied as I tried to loosen the bonds.

 

She knelt on one knee and we met face to face. She smirked "Didn't I just say not try that?"

 

I stopped.

 

"Good. Do you know what every petty crook, every cheater, every fraud wants in life? Redemption of course. That is what I wanted, for you see I have done and seen many horrible things in my life, sights that would drive anyone insane. I realized the only way I would only gain redemption was if I sided with Miserix and I believe you know how that turned out. But soon I came to realize, because of who I am I can never achieve redemption; not even siding with Miserix could do that."

 

"What does this have to do with the Matoran?"

 

"I'm glad you asked. I remember how my kind could never receive redemption from the Great Spirit -- Teridax's victory made our chances even lower -- so then I came up with an idea. Perhaps I redeem those who believed they couldn't be redeemed."

 

Suddenly another version of her appeared from behind her. This clone spoke "You see, my 'cult' is made up of condemned souls. They saw no hope and no purpose in their life. But then I promised a path toward redemption."

 

Another clone of the Makuta stepped out from behind her. "That is why they serve me. Now I bet you're wondering what in the name of the Great Spirit is going on? Well, can you swim?" The clones began to laugh, I desperately tried escape as more clones of her appeared. I briefly looked upward as the stars made the shape of her mask.

 

Then bubbles appeared, the world began murky, and the sky disappeared. I realized rather quickly that I was underwater. Where? I wasn't sure. I quickly broke my bonds and made a mad dash to the surface. I broke the surface; finding myself deep in the forest. "How did she do that?" I asked myself. I wondered just what the Karhzani had happened. I quickly looked up to see that clouds blocked the sky. Then I looked around me to see only trees. I attempted to move but the pain in my left arm stopped me. I also realized that Icarax was nowhere to be found. Sometimes Icarax could be a pain, but I needed him alive.

 

I began the long trek through the mountainous forest, checking every direction for any sign of Icarax. Every part of my body was filled with anger at that Makuta. I thought of all the ways I could gut her and rip that smirk right off her face. I seemed be getting nowhere, as I only saw more of the same: trees. I also came across the occasional motionless Matoran but I knew they were dead. Midday soon gave way to sunset and there was no sign of Icarax. I sat myself down in front of a tree stump and examined my situation. I'd need a plan. "Get over here!" Someone called. I turned to face the voice, making sure I was still hidden; it was one of the Makuta's cultist. What was he yapping about?

 

"We found one of the demons!" He had unknowingly gotten my attention. "He's putting a huge fight!"

 

I noticed an explosion off in the background. It was definitely Icarax, putting his rage to good use. The Matoran's friend finally reached him. "Hurry! Our brothers need us." With that the two disappeared into the forest in the direction of the blasts. I waited a little while before following them. I made it my top priority to remain silent as I followed the two Matoran. Soon the noises got louder and the explosions drew nearer. So much so I thought I could see some pieces of wreckage fly over head.

 

At last the two reached the explosions. I was right, Icarax was in the middle of it all, fighting Matoran. Normally I would've been laughing at Icarax being unable to fend them off, in fact I almost did, but I saw one Matoran fighting without an arm. All the Matoran had some sort of crippling injury. Once the two Matoran had ran down to help their 'brothers' I leaped into the fight. I sprinted through the onslaught of Matoran until I reached Icarax. "Glad to see you here," he said as he kicked a Matoran "Did she have you in you a mind trick too?"

 

I threw a Matoran onto the ground before I answered. "Yes, she made clones of her..." I was cut off by the Matoran I had slammed into the ground jumping onto me with a dagger in his hand. I threw him off then leaped onto him and delivered a killing blow to his face. "Forgot to mention that," Icarax said. He then summoned a bolt of lightning from the storm clouds and struck two Matoran that were both missing some limb. I dodged a Matoran that tried to jump on me. The Matoran held a torch in his hand and danced toward me twirling the torch as he did. I grabbed the dagger the earlier Matoran dropped and dodged his attack. I grabbed him and proceeded to slam him against a tree. I slashed his neck in one sweeping motion.

 

Icarax unleashed another bolt of chain lightning that knocked the last three Matoran to their knees. I leaped to the three Matoran and snapped his neck. I moved onto to the other two. One began his suicide charge which resulted in him getting smashed into the ground by me. The third one did something rather extraordinary. He gave up. He threw his hands up and just gave up.

 

I grabbed him by the neck and showed him the dagger. "If this is a trap then, you'll be on the business end of this!" I said.

 

"I know," he replied. I let go of him. He appeared to be an Onu-Matoran, his mask was cracked and scratched, his war paint was starting to peel, and his arm appeared broken. Icarax walked over to the Matoran. "You expect us to trust you after nearly half an army attacked us?" He asked with rage in his voice.

 

I placed a hand on his shoulder. "I don't think we have a choice." I said to him. The Onu-Matoran led us through a forest nestled near a dormant volcano. I had to help Icarax walk because he had taken a severe beating in the attack. He hated being seen like this, I secretly enjoyed every minute of it. "How did you know you were under an illusion?" I asked him.

 

"She just set herself on fire, then everything else on fire," he replied. "She also said you limped away, I couldn't remember if that was true."

 

"She said the same thing about you," I added.

 

"The Goddess is known for her mind tricks," the Onu-Matoran said. "She has used her ability to promise riches, or as she calls it, redemption."

 

I asked him when she first showed up on the island.

 

"Nobody knows, but when she did she used 'prophets' to spread her message. I was eager to hear her message, as much as I hate to say it."

 

"Why did you-" I was cut off because Icarax's foot had caught on something. Once we freed it I continued "-want redemption?"

 

He didn't speak for a moment "A long time ago I robbed a merchant, during my escape he was severely injured when a tree that I had cut down landed on him. I exiled myself from the village ever since. This being that promises redemption comes along and all my troubles seem to go. You know those Matoran you saw earlier? I did that."

 

His voice was filled regret, were the other Matoran cultists like this too? We reached a volcanic mountain.He turned to us "This is where she is. I'll run to the nearest village from here." He said as he pointed to the mountain.

 

"Matoran..." Icarax spoke "thanks." I never thought I'd hear him say that but he wasn't finished. "Do not expect any favors from us. Understand?"

 

The Matoran just smiled "No worries, you killing her is enough for me. Now go." The Onu-Matoran ran off disappearing from view into the woods.

 

We climbed the mountain though carrying Icarax made it difficult. When we reached the peak, we saw the Makuta speaking to her subjects. I set Icarax against a rock; I could already tell he wanted to give the Makuta a piece of his mind.

 

"I'll be right back," I said before sliding down into the volcano.Shadows danced on the walls, all armed with staffs and spears. I heard the Makuta's voice echo throughout the room. She stopped speaking she knew I was here; just as I wanted.

 

"It seems we have an uninvited guest in our meeting," she said.

 

I leaped out from hiding spot, dagger tightly clenched in my hand. "I'm here to put an end to all this," I said.

 

The Matoran readied their weapons but the Makuta stopped them. "This is between me and her only," she said, readying her weapons -- two wavy swords. The Matoran lowered their spears. "Let's get started shall we?" She asked. All of a sudden there was a bright flash that blinded me.

 

I opened my eyes to a burning forest. "This is what I protect my followers from," her voiced echoed.

 

I saw someone made of flames walk toward me, it was the other defiant Makuta. "I warned you, now we'll be together in Karzhani," he said.

 

As he fell apart the female Makuta lunged at me. I managed to dodge her but she struck me from behind. She swung her two swords at me I blocked both with my dagger. She struck; I dodged but she shattered my dagger. I didn't need it now.

 

She swung both her swords but again I dodged both. The traitor swung and struck in the upper arm. That made me mad; I had to get one her swords to make this a fair fight.

 

Now the scenery changed, we weren't in a burning forest but we were in a stone tower. She almost had my head when she swung her sword but now it was my turn. When she swung her sword at me I dodged then kicked it out of her hand. I grabbed the sword. Now it was even.

 

Our swords clashed with speed and ferocity, the sound of colliding metal echoing throughout the illusion. I attacked but she jumped out of the way of the sword's blade. I chastised myself for letting her dodge that. I swung again and our swords made contact with a loud ping.

 

"There is no denying it," she said "one of us is leaving this island and it won't be you!" She swung her sword, her arrogance increasing the speed at which it was swung. I managed to dodge it; my sword was still intact miraculously but I couldn't handle another blow like that.

 

The fight continued, with every miss I grew angrier. My rage propelled my sword to incredible speeds. I knew I would have to finish this soon. I finally let all my rage go at her and I managed to strike her. I struck her again and again before I kicked her in the face and sent sliding across the floor. Consequently the illusion disappeared and I returned to the real world.

 

I walked over to the fallen Makuta. She was about to reach for her sword but I swung my blade in her face.

 

"Well done Gorast," she said making no effort to resist. "I guess I can't run anymore. You can kill me."

 

"Why are you so smug?" I asked with suspicion. "I beat and I will kill you; you won't be able to fight Makuta Teridax now."

 

"I know, but wherever I'm going, I'll see you there soon," she replied. "Teridax will lead you down a path of darkness and cruelty. He will kill you all, he does not care about you at all."

 

What happened next was something that I never regretted. I made one quick slash across her torso then drove the sword through her with all my anger. I believe I saw her eyes close before I killed her, accepting her fate. I turned to face her followers; the look on their faces was that of horror. I saw them all scramble to leave the volcano, probably to remove all reminders of their service to their mistress and blend into society.

 

I turned to the body, I removed her Kanohi and piece of her shoulder armor. I walked back to Icarax who was readying to strike the Matoran.

 

"Don't," I said to him dropping the Kanohi at his feet.

 

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When morning came I snuck into the village the Onu-Matoran had run off to that night. I found waiting outside a hut with a sling on his arm. I gave the shoulder armor to him.

 

"She's dead, here's the proof" I said. "If you speak of this to anyone your head will be my next trophy."

 

He looked at me and gave me an approving grin. "Because you killed that Makuta I will respect your wishes. Thank you Makuta."

 

I turned to walk away from the village. "You too," I said with haste. I gave him a death glare and he got the message.

 

I met up with Icarax at one of the peninsula's beaches. "I hope you're not going soft on me Gorast," he said "aren't Matoran below us?"

 

"Don't worry, after this no Matoran can expect kindness from me," I reassured him. Icarax teleported back to Destral. I took one last look at the mask I had gotten from my victory. Did she get what she wanted? I asked myself. Was she right about Teridax? I knew she was very wrong about that, so very wrong about that one. The threat of Miserix -- if he posed any -- was eliminated; that was all that mattered.

 

Now whenever any being sees the last mask in the convocation chamber they will know the story behind it. It will always be known to every Makuta who reads this. It will also be unforgotten throughout the history of the Matoran Universe.

 

 

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Trivia: The sword that the rebel Makuta is using is called a Kris. Look it up for more.

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Format reconstructed after a BZP glitch. -bones

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The following comes from an authorized Contest Judge: At least one inaccuracy or error has been found in your entry. After reading this judge post, you are authorized to edit your entry to fix these errors. After editing to fix these things, please post in the entry topic saying what you changed.

 

Okay, there are a lot of grammar/whatnot issues, but there's also this rule:

 

 

 

10) Only use canon characters, except for rare, short cameos of unnamed, average citizens of the islands. Do not name any such character.

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, I think that the rouge Makuta is too much of an original character to fit in the contest guidelines. I would PM bonesiii and ask.

 

 

-TLhikan

 

"So I'm TL now?"

"Yeah, 'cuz if we said it the other way it'd have to be TLhiKHAAN!!"

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The following comes from an authorized Contest Judge: At least one inaccuracy or error has been found in your entry. After reading this judge post, you are authorized to edit your entry to fix these errors. After editing to fix these things, please post in the entry topic saying what you changed. Okay, there are a lot of grammar/whatnot issues, but there's also this rule:

10) Only use canon characters, except for rare, short cameos of unnamed, average citizens of the islands. Do not name any such character.

Unfortunately, I think that the rouge Makuta is too much of an original character to fit in the contest guidelines. I would PM bonesiii and ask. -TLhikan

I PMed bonesiii, just need to wait. Personally I didn't see her that much of an original the Makuta is close I will admit but like I said my opinion so I may be wrong.In the meantime would you kindly point out all the grammar errors. I would like to fix those.

 

Edit: bonesiii finally replied here's what he said:

 

 

Yeah, the way I worded that rule isn't really quite what I meant. I think it was a copypaste from old contests. The thing is that it is canon that there were Makuta of unknown names that were hunted down, so what you've down isn't really inventing brand new characters per se but somewhere in between, and we have allowed more than just "cameos" for such characters before, in this and previous contests. It's fine with me. :) Sorry for the confusion.

 

So I'm think I'm good on the rogue Makuta front. Just wanted to let you know that, thank you.

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Grammar check, as ordered. :)
They will also pass down stories of how one by one Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed.
Should be "They will also pass down stories of how Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed one by one."
It all started after Teridax's great revolution, for you see not every Makuta had agreed to Teridax's plans for a better Brotherhood.
I suggest changing "for you see" to "because". "for you see" just sounds awkward.
Five Makuta decided to fight for Miserix, who would undoubtedly keep the Brotherhood week.
"Week" should be "weak".
After Miserix's defeat Krika was supposed to dispose of him Why Teridax chose him to do it with Spirah is a mystery to me.
There should be a period between him and why. Also, the last sentence needs to be reworded, as it implies that Spirah was the weapon used against Miserix. :P
Perhaps a better wording would be: "Why Teridax chose him to do it, with Spirah's help, is a mystery to me." Or "Why Teridax choose Krika and Spirah to do it
is a mystery to me."
The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer (information-wise I mean),
something I find repulsive.
As an old reviewer told me, avoid parenthetical in narration. Your thoughts should be planned beforehand, so no need to add a parenthetical to clarify
yourself. It would probably be better as "The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer
in terms of information, something I find repulsive."
Suspiciously he and Spirah returned without Miserix's mask.
There should be a comma after suspiciously. Missing comma segments:
I saw it as counterproductive to say the least[,] but what was done was done.
#quote end
The more powerful[,] the better[,] I thought[,] as I assumed this would pose some sort of a challenge to me.
#quote
end
"Where is the last Makuta hiding?" I asked[,] adding more weight t "Just tell us and we'll make your death less
painful."
#quote end
The extra t is uneccessary.
I almost agreed with him (heck I was considering letting Icarax deal the killing blow) but we had found this Makuta by 'persuading' the one before
him to tell us this Makuta's location. Could it work again?
#quote end
Parenthetical again. An I don't think a Bionicle character would use the word "heck." I suggest just axing it, as we know Gorast likes killing anyway. Or "I
almost agreed with him, I was even considering that Icarax could have the killing blow, but we had found this Makuta..."
If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax doom you all, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever. I was afraid of her myself,
and when you find her you will be too."
#quote end
Why would Gorast want Teridax to doom her?
"Any Makuta against Teridax is not nothing," I retorted.
#quote end
Double negative. I suggest removing the "not". Not sure what you mean here, though.
"Funny[,] I thought you hated mercy," Icarax responded, regaining his composure.
#quote end
Missing comma again.
As we left the Island of the slain Makuta I began wondering how bad the punishment would be if I 'accidently' flung a dagger through Icarax.
#quote end
"Island" should be lowercase, and "accidently" should be in double quotes, not single quotes. Same deal with "The Mistress" later.
I had to admire the perseverance the Matoran, I watched [them]lug the Ash Bear over mountains and around volcanoes.
#quote end
Her mask was covered in scratches but these looked like they had self inflicted rather than from battle.
#quote end
Should be "Her mask was covered in scratches, but these looked like they were self inflicted rather than from battle."
I couldn't do that though[.] I needed Icarax and I had to wait until morning until I could inform Icarax about my discovery.
#quote
end
Why does Gorast need Icarax? Why she think she needs Icarax?
The next day, a fog had rolled [in] coating the land in a grey blanket.
#quote end
Why would a Makuta on the run, hide where the being hunting her hide in the place that hunter lives?
#quote end
I don't get this sentence at all. To many hides and hunters in here.
There were markings than I remember placing. Someone did this but how did the Matoran know I was there.
#quote end
I'm also confused here. I think you meant to say "There were markings that I don't remember placing."
I've seen some Matoran worship rocks, not even the Rock of the Great Spirit just rocks."
#quote end
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Alright I think this post is long enough. Watch the commas and the wording. :)
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Grammar check, as ordered. :)

They will also pass down stories of how one by one Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed.

Should be "They will also pass down stories of how Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed one by one."

It all started after Teridax's great revolution, for you see not every Makuta had agreed to Teridax's plans for a better Brotherhood.

I suggest changing "for you see" to "because". "for you see" just sounds awkward.

Five Makuta decided to fight for Miserix, who would undoubtedly keep the Brotherhood week.

"Week" should be "weak".

After Miserix's defeat Krika was supposed to dispose of him Why Teridax chose him to do it with Spirah is a mystery to me.

There should be a period between him and why. Also, the last sentence needs to be reworded, as it implies that Spirah was the weapon used against Miserix. :P
Perhaps a better wording would be: "Why Teridax chose him to do it, with Spirah's help, is a mystery to me." Or "Why Teridax choose Krika and Spirah to do it
is a mystery to me."

The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer (information-wise I mean),

something I find repulsive.

 

As an old reviewer told me, avoid parenthetical in narration. Your thoughts should be planned beforehand, so no need to add a parenthetical to clarify
yourself. It would probably be better as "The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer
in terms of information, something I find repulsive."

 

These were fixed.

 

 

 

 

Suspiciously he and Spirah returned without Miserix's mask.

There should be a comma after suspiciously. Missing comma segments:

I saw it as counterproductive to say the least[,] but what was done was done.

#quote end

The more powerful[,] the better[,] I thought[,] as I assumed this would pose some sort of a challenge to me.

#quote
end

 

 

Added the commas where you told me to add them.

 

 

 

"Where is the last Makuta hiding?" I asked[,] adding more weight t "Just tell us and we'll make your death less

painful."

 

#quote end
The extra t is uneccessary.

I almost agreed with him (heck I was considering letting Icarax deal the killing blow) but we had found this Makuta by 'persuading' the one before

him to tell us this Makuta's location. Could it work again?

 

#quote end
Parenthetical again. An I don't think a Bionicle character would use the word "heck." I suggest just axing it, as we know Gorast likes killing anyway. Or "I
almost agreed with him, I was even considering that Icarax could have the killing blow, but we had found this Makuta..."

 

 

Fixed both of the errors

 

 

 

If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax doom you all, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever. I was afraid of her myself,

and when you find her you will be too."

 

#quote end
Why would Gorast want Teridax to doom her?

 

 

Who said she did, that's just the rogue Makuta trying to get Gorast to spare him.

 

"Any Makuta against Teridax is not nothing," I retorted.

#quote end
Double negative. I suggest removing the "not". Not sure what you mean here, though.

 

I changed that to "Any Makuta against Teridax is always something.

 

 

 

"Funny[,] I thought you hated mercy," Icarax responded, regaining his composure.

#quote end
Missing comma again.

As we left the Island of the slain Makuta I began wondering how bad the punishment would be if I 'accidently' flung a dagger through Icarax.

#quote end
"Island" should be lowercase, and "accidently" should be in double quotes, not single quotes. Same deal with "The Mistress" later.

 

 

This was fixed as well.

 

 

 

I had to admire the perseverance the Matoran, I watched [them]lug the Ash Bear over mountains and around volcanoes.

#quote end

Her mask was covered in scratches but these looked like they had self inflicted rather than from battle.

#quote end
Should be "Her mask was covered in scratches, but these looked like they were self inflicted rather than from battle."

 

 

I added the commas and the word into the story.

 

 

 

I couldn't do that though[.] I needed Icarax and I had to wait until morning until I could inform Icarax about my discovery.

#quote
end
Why does Gorast need Icarax? Why she think she needs Icarax?

 

 

Because Teridax said she had to hunt the Makuta down with Icarax. If I need to explain that let me know.

 

 

The next day, a fog had rolled [in] coating the land in a grey blanket.

#quote end

 

I added the word "in" to the sentence

 

 

 

 

Why would a Makuta on the run, hide where the being hunting her hide in the place that hunter lives?

#quote end
I don't get this sentence at all. To many hides and hunters in here.

 

 

I changed this to "Why would a Makuta on the run hide in the place that her hunter lives?"

 

 

 

There were markings than I remember placing. Someone did this but how did the Matoran know I was there.

#quote end
I'm also confused here. I think you meant to say "There were markings that I don't remember placing."

 

 

That was what I meant so I changed that sentence to "There were markings that I don't remember placing"

 

 

 

I've seen some Matoran worship rocks, not even the Rock of the Great Spirit just rocks."

#quote end
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Alright I think this post is long enough. Watch the commas and the wording. :)

 

 

I added the "s" where said it needed to be placed.
Also I changed "accidently" to "accidentally"

Before:

As we left the island of the slain Makuta I began wondering how bad the punishment would be if I "accidently" flung a dagger through Icarax.

 

After:

As we left the island of the slain Makuta I began wondering how bad the punishment would be if I "accidentally" flung a dagger through Icarax.

 

P.S. Sorry I took so long to to edit these mistakes, school got in the way.

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If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax doom you all, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever. I was afraid of her myself, and when you find her you will be too."

#quote end Why would Gorast want Teridax to doom her? Who said she did, that's just the rogue Makuta trying to get Gorast to spare him.

 

 

Yes, but why would he say that? He's telling Gorast "If you want Teridax to doom you all, just give up hunting for this Makuta." But Gorast doesn't want Teridax to doom them all, so she's going to go after the other Makuta all the more ficer now, which is what the dying Makuta in this scene doesn't want - he would try to get Gorast to give up the hunt for the other Makuta so she could go free, right?

 

I'm confused here.

 

Otherwise, looks good. Thanks for fixing the errors.

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Grammar/capitalization errors:

 

 

 

They will also pass down stories of how one by one Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed one by one.

 

Redundant. Also, "Brakas" should be capitalized.

 

 

 

After Miserix's defeat Krika was supposed to dispose of him Why Teridax chose Krika and Spirah to do it is a mystery to me.

 

Comma after "defeat", period after "him".

 

 

 

 

The more powerful, the better, I thought as I assumed this would pose some sort of a challenge to me.

 

Commas after "powerful" and "better" are probably unnecessary, but one is needed after "thought".

 

 

 

 

his was odd I thought, why he call his own ally a mad Rahi?

 

The word "would" is missing here. Also, the Makuta doesn't call her a "mad Rahi". This is perhaps excusable now, but later on, Gorast will put the term in quotations, as if the Makuta had actually said those words.

 

 

 

 

I ignored Icarax's order but I knew I couldn't for long.

 

Comma after "order".

 

 

 

 

"She is nothing...to the brotherhood.

 

 

"Brotherhood" should be capitalized whenever it refers to the Brotherhood of Makuta.

 

 

 

 

your limbs and use them for torches!

 

Missing the word "off" after "limbs".

 

 

 

 

If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax doom you all, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever.

 

See Fisher's post on why this sentence doesn't make sense.

 

 

 

 

"Besides if she's anything like you described I'm sure we'll get along real well. Now where is she?

 

Comma after "Besides" and "described".

 

 

 

I knew what I saw was very real.

 

Should be "had been", and ad "that" before "what".

 

 

 

 

I spotted one then another then another.

 

Commas after "one" and the first "another".

 

 

 

Someone did this but how did the Matoran know I was there.

 

Comma after "this", "did" should be "had", "know" should be past-tense (known), the sentence should end in a question mark.

 

 

 

I mean allying with Miserix is one thing,

 

Comma after "mean".

 

 

 

 

I kept trying to reassure myself that I wasn't imagining things that there was a Makuta who was being worshipped

 

Comma after "things".

 

 

 

 

To the point where you mistaking a little cult leader for being a Makuta.

 

"You're".

 

 

 

I've seen some Matoran worship rocks, not even the Rock of the Great Spirit just rocks."

 

Comma or period after "Spirit".

 

 

 

I kept checking every direction to make sure we won't followed.

 

 

"Weren't being".

 

 

 

 

I was taking any chances even if I was with Icarax.

 

"Wasn't". Comma after "chances".

 

 

 

were we being followed.

 

Should be a question.

 

 

 

 

"Gorast, you may have been on to something when you talking about that little celebration you saw,"

 

Missing the word "were".

 

 

 

 

with spears perfectly centered in his body.

 

 

This phrase doesn't make a lot of sense; was each spear impaled through the absolute centre of the Matoran's body?

 

 

 

 

we were followed.

 

Missing the word "being".

 

 

 

I readied myself for anything but what happened next took me by surprise.

 

Comma after "anything".

 

 

 

 

desperately looking for something to respond.

 

Missing the word "to" at the end of the sentence.

 

 

 

 

The Matoran immediately scurried away when woke up.

 

Should be "as I woke up" or "when he saw that I had woke up".

 

 

 

"My my what do we have here?"

 

Comma after both instances of the word "my".

 

 

 

Don't forget I'm also a Makuta so I can fry your pretty little face.

 

Comma after "forget" and "Makuta".

 

 

 

Now Gorast..."

 

Needs two quotation marks.

 

 

 

 

but hardly far.

 

Should have the word "enough" or something at the end.

 

 

 

 

"He got -- excuse me -- limped away.

 

 

"Got" is incorrect.

 

 

 

 

Before you kill me do you want to know why I didn't join you?"

 

Comma after "me".

 

 

 

 

"Why not I don't have anything better to do,"

 

Comma after "not".

 

 

 

 

and seen many horrible things in my life sights that would drive anyone insane.

 

Comma after "life".

 

 

 

 

I realized the only way I would only gain redemption if I sided with

 

Add the word "was" before "if".

 

 

 

 

"I'm glad you asked, I remember how my kind could never receive redemption from the Great Spirit

 

"I remember..." should start a new sentence.

 

 

 

Perhaps I redeem those who couldn't believed they couldn't be redeemed."

 

Double negative.

 

 

 

"You see my 'cult' is made up of condemned souls.

 

Comma after "see".

 

 

 

 

Well can you swim?"

 

Comma after "Well".

 

 

 

I quickly looked up to see clouds blocked the sky.

 

 

"That" added after "see".

 

 

 

Though sometimes Icarax could be a pain, but I needed him alive.

 

Get rid of either "Though" or "but"; you need one but not both.

 

 

 

I began the long trek through the mountainous forest checking every direction for any sign of Icarax.

 

Comma after "forest".

 

 

 

Icarax was in the middle of it all fighting Matoran.

 

Comma after "all".

 

 

 

I quickly made he was dead.

 

Although incorrect, this sentence isn't really necessary either. Slashing someone's neck is already making sure that they are dead.

 

 

 

 

"If this is a trap then You'll be on the business end of this!" I said.

 

 

Comma after "then", "You'll" should not be capitalized.

 

 

 

"Had did you know you were under an illusion?" I asked him.

 

"How".

 

 

 

"She just set herself on fire then everything else on fire,"

 

 

Comma after the first "fire".

 

 

 

"The Goddess is known her mind tricks,"

 

 

Missing a word there.

 

 

 

 

"She has used her ability to promise riches or as she calls it redemption."

 

Commas after "riches" and "it".

 

 

 

I was eager to hear her message as much as I hate to say it."

 

Comma after "message".

 

 

 

"Why did you..." I was cut off because Icarax's foot had caught on something. Once we freed it I continued "want redemption?"

 

A "-" would fit better than "...", and ad another dash before "want".

 

 

 

during my escape I he was severely injured

 

"I" is unnecessary.

 

 

 

 

were the other Matoran cultist like this too?

 

"Cultist" should be plural.

 

 

 

 

"No worries you killing her is enough for me. Now go."

 

Comma after "worries".

 

 

 

 

The Onu-Matoran ran off disappearing from view into the woods.

 

Comma after "off".

 

 

 

 

We climbed the mountain though carrying Icarax made it harder.

 

Comma after "mountain". I don't think "harder" is correct, there's nothing there to compare it to. Just plain "hard" or "difficult" will do.

 

 

 

When we reached the peak we saw the Makuta speaking to her subjects.

 

Comma after "peak".

 

 

 

 

Shadows danced on the walls all armed with staffs and spears.

 

Comma after "wall".

 

 

 

 

"This is between me and her only," she said reading her weapons -- two wavy swords.

 

Comma after "said", readying not reading.

 

 

 

"Let's get started shall we?"

 

Comma after "started".

 

 

 

 

She asked before there was a bright flash blinded.

 

"That blinded me" or something like that. Rethink this sentence.

 

 

 

 

I grabbed the sword now it was even.

 

"Now it was even" should be a separate sentence.

 

 

 

Our swords clashed with speed and veracity the sound of colliding metal echoing throughout the illusion.

 

 

"Veracity" means truthfulness. Whatever word you put there should have a comma after it.

 

 

 

I attacked but she jumped out of the swords blade

 

Should be "out of the way of" or something like it, sword should be possessive.

 

 

I swung again and our swords made contact with loud ping.

 

Missing an "a".

 

 

 

 

She swung her sword her arrogance increasing the speed at which it was swung.

 

Comma after "sword".

 

 

 

Consequently the illusion had disappeared and I had returned to the real world.

 

Both instances of the word "had" are incorrect.

 

 

 

 

"I know but wherever I'm going I'll see you there soon,"

 

Commas after "know" and "going".

 

 

 

 

they will the story behind it.

 

They will what the story behind it?

 

 

 

 

It will also be in unforgotten in throughout the history of the Matoran Universe.

 

"In" doesn't belong there.

 

 

Story/writing issues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

He would not have talked.

 

 

 

Well, it sure sounded like he was about to before Icarax killed him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to admire the perseverance the Matoran, I watched them lug the Ash Bear over mountains and around volcanoes.

 

How far where these Matoran going for an Ash Bear carcass? Walking around a mountain can take days even if you aren't dragging large animal's body or travelling in a group.

 

 

 

 

Then I looked around me to see only trees and a Matoran

 

This Matoran never gets mentioned again.

 

 

In general, Makuta can teleport. Gorast could have at least tried to get out of her bonds that way, and she doesn't think that Icarax could have telported away after his own escape.

 

 

Canon issues:

 

 

 

Five Makuta decided to fight for Miserix,

 

They didn't fight for him; they sided with him for a few minutes then realized that Teridax was going to win anyway, so walked over to Teridax's side of the room. Teridax had them killed anyway because they were untrustworthy.

 

-TLhikan

"So I'm TL now?"

"Yeah, 'cuz if we said it the other way it'd have to be TLhiKHAAN!!"

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They will also pass down stories of how one by one Miserix's brakas monkeys were hunted down and killed one by one.

Redundant. Also, "Brakas" should be capitalized.

After Miserix's defeat Krika was supposed to dispose of him Why Teridax chose Krika and Spirah to do it is a mystery to me.

Comma after "defeat", period after "him".

The more powerful, the better, I thought as I assumed this would pose some sort of a challenge to me.

Commas after "powerful" and "better" are probably unnecessary, but one is needed after "thought".

his was odd I thought, why he call his own ally a mad Rahi?

The word "would" is missing here. Also, the Makuta doesn't call her a "mad Rahi". This is perhaps excusable now, but later on, Gorast will put the term in quotations, as if the Makuta had actually said those words.

I ignored Icarax's order but I knew I couldn't for long.

Comma after "order".

"She is nothing...to the brotherhood.

"Brotherhood" should be capitalized whenever it refers to the Brotherhood of Makuta.

your limbs and use them for torches!

Missing the word "off" after "limbs".

If you want to see your glorious leader Teridax doom you all, you'll give up looking for her and say she's gone forever.

See Fisher's post on why this sentence doesn't make sense.

"Besides if she's anything like you described I'm sure we'll get along real well. Now where is she?

Comma after "Besides" and "described".

I knew what I saw was very real.

Should be "had been", and ad "that" before "what".

I spotted one then another then another.

Commas after "one" and the first "another".

Someone did this but how did the Matoran know I was there.

Comma after "this", "did" should be "had", "know" should be past-tense (known), the sentence should end in a question mark.

I mean allying with Miserix is one thing,

Comma after "mean".

I kept trying to reassure myself that I wasn't imagining things that there was a Makuta who was being worshipped

Comma after "things".

To the point where you mistaking a little cult leader for being a Makuta.

"You're".

I've seen some Matoran worship rocks, not even the Rock of the Great Spirit just rocks."

Comma or period after "Spirit".

I kept checking every direction to make sure we won't followed.

"Weren't being".

I was taking any chances even if I was with Icarax.

"Wasn't". Comma after "chances".

were we being followed.

Should be a question.

"Gorast, you may have been on to something when you talking about that little celebration you saw,"

Missing the word "were".

with spears perfectly centered in his body.

This phrase doesn't make a lot of sense; was each spear impaled through the absolute centre of the Matoran's body?

we were followed.

Missing the word "being".

I readied myself for anything but what happened next took me by surprise.

Comma after "anything".

desperately looking for something to respond.

Missing the word "to" at the end of the sentence.

The Matoran immediately scurried away when woke up.

Should be "as I woke up" or "when he saw that I had woke up".

"My my what do we have here?"

Comma after both instances of the word "my".

Don't forget I'm also a Makuta so I can fry your pretty little face.

Comma after "forget" and "Makuta".

Now Gorast..."

Needs two quotation marks.

but hardly far.

Should have the word "enough" or something at the end.

"He got -- excuse me -- limped away.

"Got" is incorrect.

Before you kill me do you want to know why I didn't join you?"

Comma after "me".

"Why not I don't have anything better to do,"

Comma after "not".

and seen many horrible things in my life sights that would drive anyone insane.

Comma after "life".

I realized the only way I would only gain redemption if I sided with

Add the word "was" before "if".

"I'm glad you asked, I remember how my kind could never receive redemption from the Great Spirit

"I remember..." should start a new sentence.

Perhaps I redeem those who couldn't believed they couldn't be redeemed."

Double negative.

"You see my 'cult' is made up of condemned souls.

Comma after "see".

Well can you swim?"

Comma after "Well".

I quickly looked up to see clouds blocked the sky.

"That" added after "see".

Though sometimes Icarax could be a pain, but I needed him alive.

Get rid of either "Though" or "but"; you need one but not both.

I began the long trek through the mountainous forest checking every direction for any sign of Icarax.

Comma after "forest".

Icarax was in the middle of it all fighting Matoran.

Comma after "all".

I quickly made he was dead.

Although incorrect, this sentence isn't really necessary either. Slashing someone's neck is already making sure that they are dead.

"If this is a trap then You'll be on the business end of this!" I said.

Comma after "then", "You'll" should not be capitalized.

"Had did you know you were under an illusion?" I asked him.

"How".

"She just set herself on fire then everything else on fire,"

Comma after the first "fire".

"The Goddess is known her mind tricks,"

Missing a word there.

"She has used her ability to promise riches or as she calls it redemption."

Commas after "riches" and "it".

I was eager to hear her message as much as I hate to say it."

Comma after "message".

"Why did you..." I was cut off because Icarax's foot had caught on something. Once we freed it I continued "want redemption?"

A "-" would fit better than "...", and ad another dash before "want".

during my escape I he was severely injured

"I" is unnecessary.

were the other Matoran cultist like this too?

"Cultist" should be plural.

"No worries you killing her is enough for me. Now go."

Comma after "worries".

The Onu-Matoran ran off disappearing from view into the woods.

Comma after "off".

We climbed the mountain though carrying Icarax made it harder.

Comma after "mountain". I don't think "harder" is correct, there's nothing there to compare it to. Just plain "hard" or "difficult" will do.

When we reached the peak we saw the Makuta speaking to her subjects.

Comma after "peak".

Shadows danced on the walls all armed with staffs and spears.

Comma after "wall".

"This is between me and her only," she said reading her weapons -- two wavy swords.

Comma after "said", readying not reading.

"Let's get started shall we?"

Comma after "started".

She asked before there was a bright flash blinded.

"That blinded me" or something like that. Rethink this sentence.

I grabbed the sword now it was even.

"Now it was even" should be a separate sentence.

Our swords clashed with speed and veracity the sound of colliding metal echoing throughout the illusion.

"Veracity" means truthfulness. Whatever word you put there should have a comma after it.

I attacked but she jumped out of the swords blade

Should be "out of the way of" or something like it, sword should be possessive.

I swung again and our swords made contact with loud ping.

Missing an "a".

She swung her sword her arrogance increasing the speed at which it was swung.

Comma after "sword".

Consequently the illusion had disappeared and I had returned to the real world.

Both instances of the word "had" are incorrect.

"I know but wherever I'm going I'll see you there soon,"

Commas after "know" and "going".

they will the story behind it.

They will what the story behind it?

It will also be in unforgotten in throughout the history of the Matoran Universe.

"In" doesn't belong there.

 

All of the above errors were corrected. I changed all the instances of the leapt to leaped. I also changed the spelling of "worshiped" I had spelled it has "worshipped". Plus now Gorast quotes the fallen as saying "crazed spawn of Karzhani". Also I changed this:

After Miserix's defeat, Krika was supposed to dispose of him. Why Teridax chose Krika and Spirah to do it is a mystery to me. I would've been more than happy to end the old fool's pathetic life, but there was no point in arguing once Teridax made his decision. The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer in terms of information, something I find repulsive. Suspiciously, he and Spirah returned without Miserix's mask. I wouldn't be surprised if he just threw Miserix in some cell Mata Nui knows where.While I couldn't have the pleasure of finishing Miserix's pathetic life, I could end his minions' lives. But there was a hitch; I had to do it with Icarax. I saw it as counterproductive to say the least, but what was done was done. Despite working with Icarax we managed to track down four of the five Makuta. I enjoyed every part of it, though Icarax only saw it as practice for something bigger he was planning. Never bothered to ask him about it; I was more concerned with killing the defiant Makuta than hearing his bragging.

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After Miserix's defeat, Krika was supposed to dispose of him. Why Teridax chose Krika and Spirah to do it is a mystery to me. I would've been more than happy to end the old fool's pathetic life, but there was no point in arguing once Teridax made his decision. The sad truth about Krika is that he allows his defeated foes mercy, even when they have nothing valuable to offer in terms of information, something I find repulsive. Suspiciously, he and Spirah returned without Miserix's mask. I wouldn't be surprised if he just threw Miserix in some cell Mata Nui knows where.While I couldn't have the pleasure of finishing Miserix's pathetic life, I could end his minions' lives. But there was a hitch; I had to do it with Icarax. I saw it as counterproductive to say the least, but what was done was done. Despite working with Icarax we managed to track down four of the five Makuta. I enjoyed every part of it, though Icarax only saw it as practice for something bigger he was planning. Never bothered to ask him about it; I was more concerned with killing the defiant Makuta than hearing his bragging.

 

Story/writing issues:

He would not have talked.

Well, it sure sounded like he was about to before Icarax killed him.

 

I changed that to "he would not have revealed the location of his former ally." Hope that solves the problem.

 

I had to admire the perseverance the Matoran, I watched them lug the Ash Bear over mountains and around volcanoes.

How far where these Matoran going for an Ash Bear carcass? Walking around a mountain can take days even if you aren't dragging large animal's body or travelling in a group.

 

Didn't think of that. I changed that to "I watched them carry the ash bear carcass through a forest and over a small mountain so it sounds more realistic

 

Then I looked around me to see only trees and a Matoran

This Matoran never gets mentioned again.

 

Deleted the word Matoran in that sentence.

 

In general, Makuta can teleport. Gorast could have at least tried to get out of her bonds that way, and she doesn't think that Icarax could have telported away after his own escape.

They were both under an illusion. Also the defiant Makuta could have disrupted them while they were beginning to teleport which was how Gorast killed Krika.

Canon issues:

Five Makuta decided to fight for Miserix,

They didn't fight for him; they sided with him for a few minutes then realized that Teridax was going to win anyway, so walked over to Teridax's side of the room. Teridax had them killed anyway because they were untrustworthy. -TLhikan

I added the sentence "However the five traitors realized this and joined the right side; but Teridax doesn't forgive traitors." to that paragraph after that sentence. I hope that will do.

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Okay, there were a lot of little canonicity/plausibility things in those judge posts, but I think everything is cleared up now or was not clearly a problem. So, I'm calling this good for polls. :)

The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive)Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants

My Bionicle Fanfiction  (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it)

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I liked the story a lot until I scrolled down to see all these annoying and long grammar posts that I really hate. Seriously people enjoy the story and let the writer worry about the spelling mistakes.

Thanks, tbh I don't mind the posts about grammar and spelling. Sometimes the writer may miss something so it helps. Glad you enjoyed it though.

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