In the time before time, the Great Spirit descended from the sky, carrying we, the ones called the Matoran, to this island paradise. We were separate and without purpose, so the Great Spirit blessed us with the three virtues: unity, duty, and destiny. We embraced these gifts and, in gratitude, we named our island home Mata Nui, after the Great Spirit himself.

Our happiness didn’t last forever. Mata Nui’s brother, Makuta, was jealous of the glory and betrayed him. He cursed Mata Nui, who fell into a deep slumber. Makuta’s power dominated the land, as fields withered away, sunlight grew cold, and ancient values were forgotten.

Still, all hope was not lost. Legends told of six mighty heroes, the Toa, who would arrive to save Mata Nui. Time would reveal that these were not simply myths – for the Toa did appear on the shore of the island. They arrived with no memory, no knowledge of one another – but they pledged to defend Mata Nui and its people against the darkness. Tahu, Toa of Fire, Onua, Toa of Earth, Gali, Toa of Water, Lewa, Toa of Air, Pohatu, Toa of Stone and Kopaka, Toa of Ice. Great warriors with great power, drawn from the very elements themselves. Together, they were six heroes with one duty: to defeat Makuta and save Mata Nui

To many this story is a familiar one, but what if things didn't quite go according to the legend? what if through mishap and badluck a certain six heroes ended up getting drawn into the events that unfold.

this is that story

a crossover with Lego's Bionicle series during the first generation, inserting the mane 6 into the start of the 2001 storyline and working them into the plot. the timeline for the mane six is some point before the finale of season 9, perhaps in the interlude between seasons 8 and 9, though I'm leaving it deliberately ambiguous beyond being set late in the series timeline.

Admittedly this whole idea was inspired by binge reading the MCU crossover series by JDPrime22, and revolves around very much the same concept, though I can guarantee this will be its own thing.