***Author*** I am very well aware of how…cartoony this is, but RiD was a cartoony series, and I guess I'm being true to its nature, as well as getting these ideas out of my head. Really this isn't as serious a fic as the Animated one (Don't quote me on that). Anyways I've got a whole lot more OCs in this fic than my other Transformer fics. This is just something I've been thinking of; if you don't like RiD, then please keep your comments to yourself. Otherwise, pls review. It would be nice of you.
***AB***
A warm summer day…a cold snowy winter…a dark lonely night…A brilliant shine of morning light…
The last thing they could remember was the crashing of the ship…the alarms…the planet coming right at them at full speed. They had tracked down their comrade's ship on the planet…but the planet's winds…the storms. Somehow they overpowered the ship. Their own understanding was clouded; nothing was remembered…everything was forgotten.
…One…Two…Three…
Four Autobot pods lay motionless...the heat had been too much…All one of them could remember was the protection he needed to give them…They were Autobots…and Autobots never gave up…never…
He could remember nothing else as his stasis got deeper…
***TC***
"Finally! Energy worthy to power the base" Sky-Byte grabbed the last of the bombs and gently handed it to Dark Scream. "Be extremely carful with that! If those don't get to Megatron in one piece, then he'll have us slagged, and Scourge will get all the credit AGAIN!"
"You don't have to tell me twice! Ever since those brown nosers came into our ranks, Megatron hasn't cared dilly for us!" Dark Scream growled as he took the bombs into his claws. "This needs to be worth more than what we're paid."
"What Payment?" Gas Skunk asked as he transformed into his beast mode, carrying three bombs on his back. "All the payment we get is a 'Back to work, you fools' from Megatron all the time!"
"No kiddin. We should take a vacation and let the Decepticons do all the work" Slapper growled as he hopped along the road. Once he got so far, however, a familiar light shone in the Predacon's path. The blue glow of the Autobot Space bridge. Four vehicles popped out and transformed into the Autobot Brothers and Optimus Prime.
"Not so fast Predacons! I won't allow you to endanger any of the humans in this city or this planet." Optimus growled, getting into a ready position.
"Hurt the humans? Why would we think of that?" Slapper asked, backing away from the enemies in front of him. Dark Scream landed beside him and scowled. "Nah we just want the energy from these bombs so we can hurt you!"
"Gas Skunk, Terrorize!"
"Slapper, Terrorize!"
"Dark Scream, Terrorize!"
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU IDIOTS!" Sky Byte turned, flailing. "If those bombs go off, we'll be sent higher than a rocket!"
"That's not news for you" Slapper muttered lowly.
"I'm with Sky-Byte, I'd rather not-" Gas Skunk began to say.
"Enough talk Predacons!" Sideburn whipped out his blaster and began shooting at the Predacons. This action made the Preds flail, running around, trying to get out of the way.
"Sideburn, no!"
"Cut it out!"
Prowl quickly tackled his younger brother to the ground and knocked him over the head. "Are you out of your mind! If you set off one of those bombs, this city is history!" The cop was cut off as fire power came from the Predacons.
"Take cover!" X-Brawn yelled as he dove behind a large semi. It was a miracle that no humans were around, even if there were, they would have run for cover by now. The rest of the Autobots did the same, looking out from their cover.
"How are we supposed to protect the place if they've got those bombs protecting them?" Sideburn asked, looking over to Optimus. "THEY certainly can't be trusted with those heavy arterially!"
"He's got a point thar." X-Brawn looked over as well. "Any ideas?"
"Hmm…" Optimus thought for a brief moment, before he looked back at the Predacons who were giving them heavy fire. "Those bombs aren't big enough to destroy the whole city separately…together though…it could be very devastating…" He looked over. "There's five of them- if we can get them separately and somehow let them detonate in the water, all we'll have to worry about is a cold shower."
"Sounds like a plan ombre. Only one problem." X-Brawn pointed over towards the fifth bomb. "What about THAT one?"
"Try your best to divert the Predacons from that. I'll deal with that one as soon as- AGH!"
The Autobots recoiled as one of the Predacons plain blew up their shelter. Quickly, all four transformed and drove for the Predacon of their choice. A few waves of confusion, and three of the bombs had already been confiscated, and detonated safely in the lake…Side Burn quickly transformed and grabbed one of the bombs from Slapper's long tongue and had half a mind to throw it attached to the Predacon…
…Unfortunately the force of his attack armed the bomb. Side Burn and Slapper flailed quickly and the Predacon quickly let go, and retreated for his comrades. Side Burn yelped and threw the bomb in the air…which started to land and slammed itself into the parked bomb on the ground.
"Side Burn!"
That was the last thing he heard before Prowl slammed himself against his younger brother, throwing them both away as the instruments of mass destruction set off, a large explosion erupting. The ground shook…the heat of the blast could be felt on their armor…Side Burn could hear the screaming of the Predacons and the yelps of his comrades…
…then silence…
"…mmm…" Prowl slowly got up and shook his head with a groan. Looking down, his optics expressed concern for his brother. "Side Burn! Side Burn are you alright?" He put a hand on his brother's shoulder and shook him.
"Ow…did someone get the license number of the little red sports car that went by?"
"…you're fine" Prowl got himself up and quickly looked to the side. Optimus and X-Brawn were alright…well for Autobots who just endured a large blast like that. X-Brawn shook his head and slowly stood up. "Whoa! That was worse than when Kelly had that accident in me with that import!"
"Look!"
The Autobots paused and looked over as directed…the blast had created a large crater, and inside the crater-…was an Autobot protoform pod. Optimus gasped and marveled…how- HOW?
"Sky-Byte look! An Autobot pod!"
"Oh great not another one-" Sky-Byte hovered in the air and a small thought came to his head…maybe…maybe he could create another Predacon! That way those Decepticons would have another competition against them! Quickly, and without thinking, the Predacon dove for the crater.
"Not on my watch!" Optimus growled, quick to spring up and run for the crater himself. If this was an Autobot pod, he was NOT going to allow another comrade to be taken from his team! The Autobot leader quickly fired his shoulder cannons at the shark. Sky-Byte flinched and then terrorized and charged up his blaster. "Not this time, Optimus Prime! TSUNAMI BLASTER!"
The blast hit the Autobot and he was thrown a few feet back. This gave Sky-Byte ample time to snatch the pod and fly it up into the air. He had to think quickly…He knew this counter acted his actions a few weeks ago…but that was before he knew how much trouble those stupid Decepticons were…
A bird? A reptile? He needed something with speed- OOOF! He yelped as a quick blast from X-Brawn hit the Predacon…as he did that, the pod fired a beam at what Sky-Byte was aiming at…Close to the damage, and curious about what these large things were, a Siamese cat stood on what was left of the building…it paused as the light engulfed it, and then scurried away as fast as it's legs would carry it…
The pod paused as it landed on the ground and a light flashed on its computer…before the whole thing started glowing white.
"Wait-! Sky-Byte! You forgot to- Whoa!" Dark Scream covered his eyes with his arm wings and then looked back up...
"Wait- that thing's a cat!" Side Burn took a step back, looking to his brothers. "Is that thing really a cat?"
"Oh duh, Side Burn." X-Brawn looked over, a sarcastic look in his optics. "It certainly doesn't look like a red sports car!"
The Cat bot paused and looked up slowly. What just happened? Was she dreaming? Did she wake up from a dream? Where was she? What was this feeling? Who were those in front of her? Who were those behind her? She looked around and looked over herself…she was tan with black markings here and there with a strange green symbol on her fur.
"Yes it worked!" a voice was heard above her, and she looked up…was that a…flying fish? She paused and turned to face him…a small slow smile came to her face. Oh yum!
"Sky-Byte! You didn't hit it with your spark energy!" Dark Scream called…earning no response from the shark-bot.
"Wait, you sure?" Gas Skunk looked over. "But it's a Predacon right? It's an animal"
"He's got a point though; Didn't Megatron hit the Decepticons with his spark energy?" Slapper looked over from the cat, to Sky-Byte, back to the cat.
Oblivious to their conversation, Sky Byte pointed to the cat bot below him. "Now! Go attack the Autobots! Your enemies!"
The cat bot tilted her head, and then looked over to the Autobots. They looked familiar. Autobots…why was that word familiar?...Oh yes! That's right! She WAS an Autobot! She tilted her head again and then looked back to Sky-Byte. "…Are you a Predacon by any chance?" she asked, looking upwards, her tail slightly twitching.
"That's right. I am Sky-Byte, servant of Megatron, your new master." Sky-Byte looked down. "Why do you need to know?"
"Oh…just curious…" She smirked and jumped into the air. "Cat-Scratch! Maximize!" She twisted and turned, turning from large cat to robot, and landing on her feet.
"Wha- Wha- WHAT? How could this happen! You're supposed to be a Predacon!" He pointed at the femme accusingly. She tilted her head at him.
"A shark's brain is truly tiny" X-Brawn grinned behind his face mask. "You didn't alter nothin'! That means she's an Autobot!"
"No- No this can't happen!" Sky-Byte put his hands to his head. He just HELPPED those Autobots! Megatron would NEVER let him live this one down. He paused as a shiver went down his spine as he realized the look that Cat-Scratch was giving him…
…did she just lick her lips?
"Eh—Next Time Autobots!" He quickly transformed and dove into the lake, swimming away.
"Hey! Don't just leave us here!" The other Predacons were quick to make a hasty retreat.
"Hey- don't leave just yet, Sushi…" Cat-Scratch tilted her head and quickly reverted to beast mode and made a move to chase after them.
"Wait! Cat-Scratch!"
The girl stopped and looked over towards the Autobots. The red one had his hand held out in a 'stop' fashion. He paused and took a few steps forward towards the overgrown cat. She watched him for a moment and sat on her haunches, looking at him curiously. He stopped a few feet in front of her, looking down at her. His optics seemed friendly and wise, much nicer than that shark thing.
"My name is Optimus Prime, I'm the leader of our kind here" He extended his hand towards her. "And in the name of the Autobots, I'd like to welcome you to your new home"
"Muh?" Cat-Scratch tilted her head and looked to the extended hand. What was he doing? It felt as though she should know something about this gesture…but her memory circuits were clouded…she knew he was an ally…but for some reason her mind drifted to trying to sink her teeth in that fish thing…Maybe it would be better if she transformed.
Doing so, she noticed the size difference between him and her. As she placed her hand in his, his entire hand wrapped around hers to where she couldn't see it anymore. "Whooooa" Cat-Scratch retracted her hand quickly and then looked over her hand to make sure it was still attached. She looked back up at him and blinked.
He seemed confused, as though he hadn't expected her to retreat. "I assure you, my men and I are here, standing as your allies. Your friends."
"Friends?" Cat-Scratch put her hands to her sides and looked around at the other three Autobots. She blinked and looked back to Optimus. "Friends? Why?"
The leader let out a small gasp at the femme in front of him. Something was wrong with her circuits…he just knew it. He waited for a moment before offering his hand to her once more. "We'll explain on the way…I'd like to take you to our base to be briefed."
"Muh…" Cat-Scratch tilted her head towards him, and then looked over at the other Autobots. "…they seem friendly" she muttered more to herself than anyone. "Maybe…"
"Is she talking to herself?" Side Burn looked over to his brothers, an odd look on his face.
"Must be a side effect to her hasty activation…maybe T-AI will know if there's anything wrong" X-Brawn looked over towards his brother. "Be nice, though. The little lady's been through a lotta action for someone who just got outta stasis."
"We'll have to get her examined either way- she doesn't seem to be showing much Autobot memory except for activation…" Prowl muttered towards his brothers…
Cat-Scratch however caught this conversation. She perked up and took a step back, looking particularly to Prowl. 'examine?' Why did that strike a sudden fear to her? The large cat took another step back.
Run away!
What? These are Autobots, they're my fri-…what's a friend?
Run! The two legger said 'Examine!'
The femme let out a gasp as her optics glowed briefly. "Beast mode!" Cat-Scratch quickly transformed and got on her paws.
"Wha- Wait! What are you-" Optimus began, before he was cut short. Cat-Scratch quickly crouched down and suddenly took off, her paws rapidly moving as she ran away. "Wait! Cat-Scratch!"
She didn't listen…instead…she got faster. Her eyes narrowed and in a flash a sudden speed hit her…and within a few moments, she was gone.
"Wha-" Optimus was too stunned for words. The Autobot Brothers stood beside him, optics wide from the sudden flurry of movements that had just gone on. After moments of silence, Prowl looked over. "What happened just now?" he muttered.
***AB***
"What? You mean you've found another Autobot pod?" T-AI looked up at the Four Autobots before her, before she turned to one of her screens. "That wouldn't make sense…unless it was the small team that was sent to locate the Decepticons after Cybertron lost contact with them!"
"Wait- there's ANOTHER team?" Side Burn put up a hand. "Not just that cat lady?"
"There were four Autobots that were sent to search for the original team that was sent to Earth. Unfortunately the last contact made with that crew…they were having problems with a strong current from the planets weather…" T-AI looked over to Optimus. "I believe Cat-Scratch may be a part of that team."
"But how?" Prowl looked over to his leader. "The Decepticons were all together in a ship…this one was all alone"
"He's gotta point thar" X-Brawn looked over to the Autobot leader. "Why would Cat-Scratch's pod be separated from the ship?"
"Who knows?...Maybe-"
***P***
"…Maybe the Ship was not too far from the pod!" Dark Scream pointed out quickly. "Then we could make other soldiers for you!"
"And how do you know there will be any other pods?" Megatron demanded.
"Megatron Sir, Autobots never travel alone- the exception of Skidz being; but still!" Sky-Byte stood up, before he quickly went back to kneeling as Megatron cast a glare in his direction. "My reason for saying- where there's one, there's bound to be more!"
"You had better be correct Sky-Byte." Megatron rose from his throne and looked over to the other side of the room. "Scourge! Take Sky-Byte and head for that location!"
"Yes my lord"
"Bu- But Megatron! The Predacons discovered it- we should go as a-!" Sky-Byte argued before he suddenly shrunk.
"SILENCE!"
The Predacons flinched as they continued to kneel. This was getting out of hand…what could they possibly do to get this situation to their advantage now?
***AB***
"It's very possible that Megatron will be searching for the other three." Optimus looked to the Autobot Brothers. "It's crucial that we get there before they do."
"We've gotcha Optimus" X-Brawn nodded.
"But What about Cat-Scratch? We can't just let her roam the city; she could be a hazard to the law" Prowl crossed his arms sternly.
"That's true- but even if she does, I don't think it will be intentional. Something's wrong with her…" Optimus crossed his arms loosely and looked down…she had seemed friendly, and then confused; as though at first she knew who she was, and then all of a sudden she didn't know what they were talking about.
"What's wrong Optimus?" T-AI asked, looking over to the pondering Autobot
"Cat-Scratch was showing signs of an internal problem…"
"Perhaps her pod didn't use filtering, like Skidz when he came to Earth."
"If that's true…then the Cat part of Cat-Scratch is spontaneously taking over" Optimus looked up. "We have to find the pods and secure them…likewise, someone has to find Cat-Scratch and convince her to come to the base for decontamination."
"I'm on it, Prime. I'll send three of the SpyChangers to search for her"
"Speaking of searches, Where's Koji?" Side Burn asked, looking around, and then looking back to T-AI. "He's usually hear by now showing us something neat."
"Koji was invited to a convention held at the main train station" T-AI replied, looking upwards. "Apparently the Owner of the Station was an acquaintance of Dr. Onishi before his capture…"
***K***
Koji looked at the vehicles that were on display and grinned. "Wow I never thought vehicles like these would be on a display; especially at a Train station of all places."
His friend Karl looked over and grinned. "Well, Miss Tomo is said to have a knack for these things…it was either her or one of her brothers that put her up to this." He grinned and pointed towards a fancy car. "But she seems to have her fill too; I mean look at her car! I heard the armor of the car can change color at the press of a button!"
"You're kidding! How? No one's ever been able to do that…" Koji walked as close to the car as he could without bothering the agents that guarded each vehicle. Karl shrugged and crossed his arms. "I dunno…it was just invented, mind you. Guess with all her moolah, she was able to get one with the scheme."
Koji looked from the car, to Karl. "You know, I'm still amazed that they're doing this at a Train Station of all places. Are the trains still running?"
"Yeah, everyone's keeping out of their way…I guess it's a publicity thing. I heard some college student say it was a marketing technique."
"Sheesh. Well if it gets attention" Koji looked back to the car, and then over to the other vehicles, that were represented by other companies and names. There was a train was similar to the Linear RFG…however it looked built to carry heavy things, rather than go fast like the other train. There was also a supped up race car, armored cars…an army vehicle, and a jet of all things.
"Why would the train Station need more publicity than what it already has?" Koji looked over to Karl, who shrugged.
"It's not a matter of if the Train Station gets noticed, but if the groups do" a voice came from behind them. Koji and Karl paused and turned, seeing a lady who was dressed in a business outfit, holding a clipboard. She was dressed professionally, but she only looked about 20 years old. She had a colorful headband in her hair and a shiny pendent around her neck, and she looked somewhat stressed. That didn't stop her from smiling. "You must be Koji Onishi, am I correct?"
"Uh yeah- how'd you-?"
"Your father didn't go five minutes without mentioning you" She smiled and held out her hand. "I'm Lillian Tomo, but you may call me Lilly."
"Oh- You're the one in charge!" Koji looked to his friend, before taking her hand and shaking it gently. "Thanks for the invite. This is my friend Karl"
"Hi!" Karl grinned and held out his hand, in which the girl smiled and shook his hand.
"I hate to drag you boys in a convention like this, but it's really the only time I'm not too busy to make a delivery." Lilly looked over to one of the agents. "Don, would you get the package out of my car?"
"Of course, ma'am." The man nodded and unlocked the car, searching for something.
"A package?" Koji looked over to Lilly, who looked back down to him. "What for?"
"Before your father got captured by those horrible Predacons, It was requested of me to give him a bit of my research." She looked up as the Agent handed a small box to her. She took it and then handed it to Koji. "I'm trusting you to get this to your home"
"Thanks" Koji took the box and looked over it. "What kind of research is it?"
"Oh…just things concerning space." Lilly looked to the side, and then looked back to Koji and Karl. "I best not keep you two very long. I'm sure you have other things to do rather than hang at a convention."
"Are you kidding? These vehicles are so cool, I can't wait to take pictures and show them to my friends!" Karl took a step up and looked towards Koji. "I mean even the Autobots aren't as pronounced as some of these vehicles." The boy said with enthusiasm. Koji looked over to his friend and grinned. "That's because most of the Autobots try to blend…you know- 'cept Sideburn"
"You-…Boys know the Autobots?" Lilly looked down at them, an unnoticeable frown on her face.
"Not me personally; Koji does." Karl motioned to the other boy. "He's so lucky"
"Ah cut it out" Koji grinned sheepishly.
Lilly stayed silent, before she let a smile come to her face. "I'd better be going, boys. If you're going to stay…" she took something out of her bag and then passed them to the boys. "Tell my agents to let you look inside any of the vehicles except the jet. I'm sure the Sponsors won't mind."
"Whoa cool!"
"Wow Thank you Miss Tomo!" the boys fawned over the passes that she handed to them. Koji looked up and grinned. "You know, you're pretty lucky yourself. You get to work with team bullet train, don't you?"
"Huh?" Lilly blinked and looked perplexed.
"I'm sure you get to meet them all the time." Karl looked over grinning.
"…You boys are funny" Lilly waved her hand in dismissal and started walking away. She paused and looked back slightly, before heading off towards a different sponsor.
"Huh…wonder what that was about" Koji tilted his head.
"Hey Koji, the racer car doesn't have such a big crowd anymore! Let's go check it out!" Karl grinned and headed over towards the vehicle. Koji looked over and pushed away his wonderings, eager to check out what his best friend was motioning to.
Climbing the stairs towards the main part of the station, Lilly looked back towards the convention. It looked like things were busy enough…the boys seemed interested in everything, and all the guests seemed satisfied. A slightly nervous look, and the girl put in a password into the key pad and stepped inside. Once in, she let out a small sigh of relief, before walking down the halls and going into the loading dock.
It was nice to see Koji in good health…Dr. Onishi always spoke so highly of the boy. Absently putting a hand to her necklace, she began to fiddle with it. Not a very 'business woman' approach, but it worked…
"Miss Tomo; there's been a requests for an engine to haul a private reunion, a wedding party, and even a congress meeting." A man approached her and handed her a notebook. "Also, two of your brothers came by to ask when the convention will be over; I told them around five, does that sound good?"
"Yes." Lilly took the notebook and looked over the information. "…mmm…Alright, which of my trains are on a good schedule?"
"Well most of your trains are busy with passengers. The train J7 may be available; I think it's an Autobot, so we can trust him with the important jobs."
"Huh?" Lilly looked up quickly. "What did you say?"
"The train? J7? I think one of the engineers said that he thinks it's the Autobot Rapid-Run" The man looked up at her, then looked over. "It's sitting right over ther-"
"Give that train the soonest possible job" Lilly suddenly said quietly. "And-…let it rest at station 6 tonight."
"That's all the way across the city-"
"The wedding party…send my train J4 for that one…" She looked up. "I'll go decorate it right now; I love weddings" She turned and walked away, heading for the main office to get supplies. She glanced back, before entering the room and pressing her back against the door. Letting out a sigh, she relaxed slightly.
"It would be my luck that one of my trains is an Autobot…" she muttered, taking out some streamers and ribbon. "Hopefully that's the only one…" Lilly took out a box and put the decorations inside. She paused and then put a small dish and can inside, before putting the box in her arms and headed out a different door towards one of the holding buildings.
She got inside and let out a sigh, before she headed for one of the trains, a small smile on her face. Looking towards a particular train with green and white paint, with yellow trim, she let out a smile. "Hey wake up baby! Time to start the day!"
There was a bit of silence, before a white cat showed itself from on top of the train. He let out a questioning purr, slowly walking down the nose of the train. Lilly smiled and put down the box. "Staying warm, huh baby? Yeah this one's pretty cool huh? That's why it's defiantly the train for the job, baby." She took out the dish from the box and opened the can, putting the food on the plate and throwing the can away. "You're so lucky; your day starts at noon!"
The cat let out a meow and climbed down. Landing on his paws and rubbing against her legs, the cat went for the food. Lilly smiled and patted his head before taking the box and standing straight once again. "Alright then, time to get this train ready for tonight." She touched a keypad and looked up. "This is train J4…better make it a good one" Putting in her headphones and pressing in a key, she entered the cabin to get to work.
Midnight Express stayed silent, before he let out a pleased sigh. "Well it's not every day such praise is given to me" the aristocratic train muttered to himself, watching the cat eat his lunch. "I should let this little guy sleep on me more often."
***PD***
The stirring…the movement…the feeling of being disturbed…
He opened his optics only slightly…what had happened? Where was he? Where was his team? He could only feel the presence of two of them!...The Autobot insignia on the pod glowed a bright white…something was wrong…something was not right…
"Set them here!"
"That convention is perfect for the new Decepticons to take form"
"Remember- Megatron will be here in five cycles! We must act quickly!"
…Megatron? That sounded familiar…That was- an enemy-…he couldn't remember!
"Quickly! Scan them!"
"Move it humans!"
Screaming filled his audio sensors…something was defiantly wrong! He couldn't remember anything…all he could feel were the sparks near him…his team…and other sparks that felt burning…his spark tightened…he needed to scan and get out!
A scan suddenly came to him…a fast Earth car with some kind of weapon system to it…that would do. Now hurry up! Start the program! The program did start at his conscious thought…it was half done…he figured it would be a good idea to somehow activate the programming in the other pods…his conscious thought was shattered though as a new wave of energy was met.
This BURNING! It went through his spark and throughout the rest of his body! What was happening?
"hahaha"
Wha? Who's there!
"HAHAHA!"
The last thing he saw was the face of Megatron…and the Predacon's claw closing around his spark.
"NO!"
***AB***
"Emergency! Team Bullet Train, The Decepticons are attacking train station number 5!"
"Wha? No they're not- AAAGH!" Rapid Run suddenly flailed in his train mode as a large boom made its way across the ground. "Uh- reverse that- I'm on it!" He winced and took off his load. "I'm so getting blamed for this…" He hyper railed and headed outside as quickly as he could.
"I'll be there in three cycles! I was already on my way there. I'm going to leave the passenger train behind so the humans don't get hurt!" Rail Spike growled over the com-link.
"Oh boy- looks like I got to disturb this little guy's nap; Duty calls however…" Midnight winced and very gently took out his hand and picked up the cat from his roof. The white cat woke up immediately with a surprised look on his face as he was gently plopped down onto the ground. "Sorry little fella; I'll be back of course. Good thing your girl is on break though." The polite train quickly provided a hyper rail to get outside and drove off...
***TS***
"Excellion! Transform!" The sports car transformed and stood up tall, looking up with his ruby optics. The cool crisp air blew against his red and blue armor, and his Decepticon insignia shown on his chest boldly. He looked down slightly at himself…for a moment…it was like he heard a shout of denial in his spark once he saw that insignia…why?
"Astrotrain! Transform!" Another voice came from behind him, and Excellion turned around to see the voice's owner. Behind him a very large black and silver Decepticon transformed and looked around. He seemed a bit confused at first, before he locked optics with Excellion. Something between them seemed to…click…
"I am Megatron, your creator. Obey me and you will be my soldiers"
The two mechs looked from each other to the large Predacon hovering above them. A moment seemed to pass, before Megatron's optics glowed lightly. "You, my new Decepticons; will follow my command!"
A sudden wave hit their sparks, and they stood up straight. "Sir!"
"An excellent idea in scanning a train, Scourge. Not one of the Bullet trains will be able to take on this one's strength." Megatron smirked at his two new soldiers, particularly Astrotrain.
"But remember, lord Megatron; there are three bullet trains-" The black Decepticon began, before Megatron looked over. "I didn't ask for your opinion…Sky-Byte! Hurry up and scan that last pod!"
"With pleasure my liege" The shark bot turned and looked around…that color changing car would be a great stealth Decepticon- but then, that fighter jet looked promising. Finally he decided and started to scan the jet…
"Not so fast, Shark breath!"
A sudden blast hit the Predacon, and he was sent back a foot. Sky-Byte looked over and flailed upon seeing the newly arrived team Bullet train. "Wha- Wha- How did you get here so fast!"
"Duh- It's a TRAIN station" Rapid Run mouthed, before shooting Sky-Byte backwards. The shot made the Predacon turn and smack the pod by accident, sending the still scanning pod to the ground. It's scan direction was suddenly changed to aim at the car instead…moreover, the harsh impact on the pod made it begin to spark and fritz. A red light suddenly started flashing on the computer.
"SKY-BYTE! YOU FOOL!" Megatron growled, flying down to attempt to get to the pod…
"No way, Megatron! You won't hurt that Autobot on my watch!" Rail Spike shot his shoulder cannons towards the tyrant. Midnight Express and Rapid Run ran up and added to the attack, letting out battle cries.
Scourge growled and took out his Sword of fury, before he got thrown away by the blasts of the trains. It seemed less than a minute, and even Sky-Byte was sent back. Oh great, why did they leave the other Predacons and Decepticons at the base?
Megatron growled and turned to the new Decepticons. "Astrotrain! Excellion! Attack the Autobots!"
Excellion let out a small breath, and turned to the trains. All three looked back expectantly; ready to defend the pod, the station, and themselves. Excellion was quiet for a brief moment, before he looked back to Megatron. "But-…there's something familiar about them" He replied lowly. Astrotrain, however, turned fully towards the trains. "Perhaps the familiarity is a feeling of an enemy we need to fight." He replied in a more hollow, dark voice, drawing a blaster and aiming at the bullet trains.
"No- He's right." Rail Spike took a small step up. "We're not your enemies"
Excellion seemed to have trouble with this…Astrotrain on the other hand…not so much. "You are now." The dark train replied, opening fire on the bullet trains. Excellion was silent for a brief moment, before he frowned, and aided Astrotrain in attacking the three trains. The fight went on, it looked as though they were evenly matched for a while…
Scourge on the other hand took this chance to get to the pod, which was still flashing a warning light. Looking over it, he glanced towards the battle…then towards Megatron…If he could get his spark energy into this pod, he would have another soldier loyal to him…The only thing he hadn't counted on…was the fact that it was activating its self already.
"GET AWAY FROM THAT POD, DECEPTICON"
Scourge found himself knocked over by Optimus, who had arrived via space bridge. The Autobot leader stood up fully and looked over the situation…The bullet trains were now Rail Racer and fighting-…new Decepticons? Oh no! He got there too late! He paused and looked behind him…the pod was pulsing…but it wouldn't activate…
"Don't turn your back on me Optimus!"
Scourge rammed himself into the Autobot leader, who fell backwards. With movements, Optimus quickly turned and fired a barrage of blasts at his nemesis. Since Scourge had basically all attacks that he had, it was tough to really get the drop on him unless he was really into it…The Autobot leader really didn't want to take it too far- ooff!
He was sent hurling back by a swift kick…a powerful kick. He shook his head and looked up. The two new Decepticons loomed over him, looking towards him. Astrotrain aimed his weapon at Optimus and scowled. "This is almost too much." He muttered lowly. Excellion on the other hand, just stood there, looking distant. "Astrotrain…that's enough, let's just take the pod and go"
"Are you kidding? We can destroy our enemy for Megatron right here and now-"
"Because he hasn't attacked us." The red and blue mech looked up at the larger mech behind him. "There's no point"
"You two- Listen to me- You're Autobots. Don't listen to Megatron and his control." Optimus looked up at the two…who looked back, apparently deaf to his plea.
"Optimus! Hang on, I'm coming!" Rail Racer paused and looked over to where Sky-Byte was starting to take the pod away. "Oh no-" He looked from one situation to another- what was he to do? He couldn't let that pod fall victim to the control of the Predacons- likewise, he couldn't turn his back on his leader!
"Well done Astrotrain and Excellion! Now destroy Optimus Prime!" Megatron transformed in mid-air and pointed towards them. Excellion looked up towards the Predacon. "Why? What has he done?"
"DO AS I SAY!"
Excellion was silent, before he winced slightly as his spark tightened. He frowned and took out his blaster, aiming it at Optimus…before they were both blasted a good fifty feet away, gratification of Rail Racer. Optimus looked from the Decepticon, to Rail Racer, who stood over his leader protectively. "Not while I'm around." He growled.
"Retreat- we got what we came for" Megatron finally growled, transforming into his bat mode and flying off. "Decepticons retreat!"
Optimus and Rail Racer watched them go, before they both looked over towards Sky-Byte, who was a good quarter of a mile away, dragging the pod across the road. "We have to stop him!"
"I'm on it" Rail Racer glared at the departing foe and started making off for the shark.
Sky-Byte was trying to figure out a way to transport the pod…it was hard when it was making strange sounds, and sparking whilst he had to carry this thing…it seemed each time he got it down another block, it would get a little heavier. Sky-Byte growled and looked towards the pod. Was it activating? And even if it was, why was it taking forever?
He looked towards the screen…it continually flashed the word 'error' on it…was there something wrong? Was this even worth his time?
"Hi Sushi!"
Sky-Byte gasped and suddenly got stock still before he slowly turned his shark head around. Cat-Scratch stood on her four legs behind him, her tail slightly swishing and a toothy grin on her face. "Is that a present for me? Aw you shouldn't have!" She took a few steps up. "What else you got for me, Sushi?"
"Na-na-na- nothing!" Sky-Byte threw his fins in the air, dropping the pod in the process. "Here! Take it! It's yours! Wahh!" The shark quickly turned and flew into the air, unable to really keep still under her eyes. She looked like she was ready to EAT him!
Cat-Scratch sat on her haunches and watched him fly away. "Well I wasn't gonna hurt you…I just wanted to chew on your fishy tail…hmm?" She paused as her attention was diverted from the retreating shark, to the malfunctioning pod. A slight head-tilt of concern and the cat slowly walked over to it. A slight pawing at the device, and she looked up at the coming sound.
What was THAT?
"Hey-" Rail Racer landed close to the pod, and got his gun out readily. "Don't you even think about hurting that Autobot pod!"
"You're BIG!" Cat-Scratch replied, oblivious to his demand.
"Wha-"
"Rail Racer- hold on!" Optimus rolled up and then transformed. "Hold your fire- she's one of us."
"A cat transformer? I assumed she was a Predacon."
"It's certainly new, it'll take some getting used to." Optimus looked from the train giant, to the cat bot, who was sitting beside the pod, looking from one to the other curiously. "Cat-Scratch…It's alright, we're your friends. Did Sky-Byte hurt you?"
"…who? Sushi?" Cat-Scratch finally stood up on all of her paws and tilted her head. "No- but he left before I could get a catch."
"Hmm…" She certainly sounds like a cat… "As long as you and the pod are safe…Rail Racer- please help me get the pod to the base."
"Right" Rail Racer spread his arms out, before breaking down back into the three bullet trains, who gently went to the pod to get it up. Optimus looked to Cat-Scratch, who was observing. "Cat-Scratch, you are welcome to come with us to our home" Optimus offered. "You would be a welcome member of the team."
The cat looked at him oddly. Wasn't she already part of a team? Oh well, these guys looked friendly. "Cool" was the reply.
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***Author*** Don't worry, I'm not turning away from 'Don't bother Trying'. That story has much more to it. But if you're a RiD fan, or if you're just reading; at least let me know what you think of the first chapter. Cat-Scratch, Ray-Night, Lilly and Fife belong to me! Everything else belongs to Hasbro!