Ochre Bastion tells the story of Marcus Ares, a boy in grade 6 who is constantly neglected and bullied. Marcus is forced to return to school as he is close to being expelled for absences. Marcus is about to be caught not having his homework done but is saved by a student named Brian who lies and tells the teacher Marcus did the work. At recess Marcus repays. Brian by helping him build a scarecrow for his little sister who is getting out of the hospital. Marcus stays after school to protect the scarecrow from getting destroyed by other students. The next day Marcus is expelled from school for fighting while Brian and his little sister enjoy the scarecrow.