Arena

A/N: Crossover between G1, CSI: Miami and the book Arena by Karen Hancock. Six Autobots lost their lives in the Battle of Autobot City. Instead of joining with the Matrix, the six find themselves in a world known as the Arena, transformed into humans. Here, they have a second chance at life if they can survive the perils of the Arena and find the exit portal. However, their greatest challenge may be themselves…


Prologue

Prowl turned at the sound of wrenching metal. Brawn was already flying at their attackers with a yell of, "Decepticons!" He went down as Megatron shot him in the chest. Prowl, Ratchet, and Ironhide opened fire. Megatron transformed and landed in Soundwave's waiting paw.

"Destroy them," Starscream shrilled.

Soundwave fired, hitting Prowl in the chest. The tactician fell, systems collapsing in a rapid domino effect. No, the city. Prowl strained but it was no good. Please. Stop them. The Autobot wasn't even sure who he was pleading with. He saw Ratchet, then Ironhide fall. Prowl's optics flickered closed as his systems began to burst within him. We…failed.


"Please, give them a chance sir." Ruby locks fell forward as the speaker bowed her head. The listener gazed down at her, yellow eyes thoughtful.

"Very well, my daughter. I will send them to the Arena."

"Thank you…"

The lion lifted a paw, cutting off the flow of gratitude. "They must face this challenge as humans, Elektra."

She stared at him, pale and shocked. After a few moments she gathered herself. "May I be the one to explain the Arena to them?"

"The manual will suffice, my daughter. You will oversee construction of their rebuilt forms."

Elektra bowed to Aslan and then turned, striding toward the door.

Aslan watched her go, nodding thoughtfully. They will make it and be the better for it.