Hello everyone! Your probably wondering why I'm doing another TF/CG crossover. Well to answer that, I wanted to try something different. Lately I have been tempted to the story again (despite not having finished the other one) but with Megatron and several of the Decepticons instead of just Soundblaster and Buzzsaw in the beginning. The plot will be similar, but it will go differently. What does this mean for "Silent Metal Ronin"? I'll probably continue it or maybe I won't. Depends on how I feel about it, as well as how those who follow it all think about it.
Also considering to redo the recent chapter of "Grimlock, Slayer of Titans", as well as the plot for the story. Thinking of just having Grimlock in the AoT universe, instead of him with several other Transformers going in it.
Disclaimer: Transformers is owned by Hasbro, Code: Geass is owned by Sunrise/CLAMP
Prologue: Restoration of the Decepticons
Megatron.
Once was he a mighty gladiator in the Pits of Kaon, who became a great revolutionary who fought for civil rights among his fellow Cybertronians and against the oppression brought upon by the Guilds' caste system. Then became a dictator when corrupted with power and soon brought about a war that ravage their home planet of Cybertron. A despicable leader that soon began to thirst for conquest and power, as well as vengeance on his former friend now sworn enemy, Optimus Prime, and his fellow Autobots. A mad mech who would try to cyberform a planet, wiping all life on it, only to be meet his end by a blade wielded by the Autobot scout, one that once lost his voicebox when the tyrant ripped it from him. A once dead mech, that was soon revived and possessed by the dark god Unicron, whom he had once fought before after betraying him. And now, after becoming free from the monster's torment, realized what he had become and the suffering he has brought. He soon proclaimed the Decepticon cause dead and exiled himself from Cybertron, living the rest of his days out in the fringes. From an inspirational hero to vile villain, he was now nothing, a shell of what he was once was.
However, fate had other plans for him and a few of those that served under him.
Megatron soon awoke to find himself inside an ancient temple. He did not how he got there, all he did remember was a bright flash when he was traveling across a nearby solar system. As he got up, a door to the room slid open. The former gladiator walked through the opening and down the hallway until he found himself in a center room with an altar in the middle. There were also eight other entrances surrounding the circular room. Emerging from them, several Decepticons. Some he knew were alive, others thought gone.
Megatron soon counted eleven: Starscream, Shockwave, Soundwave (with Laserbeak on his chest), Knock Out, Flamewar, Rumble and Frenzy, Ravage, Flip Sides, and Buzzsaw. Everyone was surprised to see one another here, but before they could speak, the doors quickly shut. The room quickly became dim, as a bright, blue flame began to appear on the center altar. The fire grew large and a ghostly visage soon appeared within it. They were soon shock to see it was the ancient being known as Vector Prime, a Prime that was said to be a guardian of time and space, as well as dwell in a pocket dimension between universes.
"Greetings, I take it you all rested well?" the ancient Prime spoke.
"Vector Prime. What is the meaning of this, and why have we been brought to your domain?" Megatron inquired, already starting to understand where he was, and how it was possible to see those that should have been dead.
"I have brought you and your cohorts here, reluctantly, because I am in need of your services."
"Services?!" Starscream said as everyone looked at each other in confusion by that statement. Since when does a Prime need the Decepticons, espcecially after the things they had done that would guarantee the guardian unleashing his wrath upon them than be asking them for help.
"Indeed, though not by choice. Fate has chosen all of you for grave matter at hand. And while I would have preferred the Autobots to undertake such a task, the visions I have seen suggest otherwise. And after looking into them further, I can see very well the reason why." Vector said sternly.
"What are you blabbing about?" spoke the Decepticon motorcycle Flamewar.
"To explain, will you all please stand together in a group? Doing so will make it easier for me to present our current crisis."
The Decepticons then formed a group and the room began to change. As it finished changing, they soon appeared to be on Cybertron, during its early beginning. Standing not far from them, was the original Thirteen Primes preparing for battle. Megatronus, Vector Prime, even Alpha Trion! But the Prime that got most of their attention was the legendary Thirteenth Prime, who's image has never been depicted clearly, even his statue wasn't as well detailed as the other Prime statues found in Kaon. But now Megatron and his followers could see in full detail the legendary Thirteenth Prime, and they were shocked to find out why he was never fully depicted in their legends...
The Thirteenth Prime was Optimus Prime himself!
"What the frag?!" Knock Out yelled.
"You got to be kidding me!" Rumble exclaimed.
"Even though there is a logical explanation to this, I am nevertheless stunned by this revelation." Shockwave added.
"Logical indeed! No wonder the Council chose that data clerk! He was never really one at all!" Starscream remarked.
"Oh he was. Mind you all, this was Optimus's past life before he became reborn as Orion Pax." Vector told them as his visage near them.
"Then you better explain yourself to me and the others here. Now." Megatron demanded.
"Indeed. To make a long story short, shortly after the infighting among the Primes, Thirteen went into the Well of All Sparks, to become like you and your fellow Cybertronians. His reason being that he wanted to know more about our descendants and their needs. After becoming Orion Pax, all memory of being a Prime was swept away. Optimus was just like you, and through his actions and wisdom, did he end up as a Prime again." Vector elaborated.
"Oh really? So Alpha Trion had nothing to do with this? I was told by Orion that he was the one who manage to get me an audience with the Council. And though Orion does not remember who he was before, Alpha Trion did. And from where I am standing, he doesn't look exactly different from when I saw him. So tell me, Prime, did the Council really choose Orion because of his beliefs and personality? Or did they choose him because Alpha Trion convince them to do so?" Megatron interrogated the ancient Prime, and after a long pause, did he get his answer.
"Not exactly, but yes. The Council chose Orion Pax because Alpha had convinced them to do so." Vector Prime admitted. This soon elicited gasps from the group, as well as anger from several of them.
"So Megatron was right all along!" the Decepticon minicon called Flip Sides roared. "Orion words never swayed the Council at all, the trial was set from the start."
"Not enitrely. For example, Orion was never in on it, nor did he even betray Megatron. Orion didn't even know he was previously a Prime or what Alpha had done. He was just as surprised as your former master when the Council delivered their judgment."
"Former?" the Frenzy spoke up.
"Oh right, how terrible of me to forget. After plucking some of you from your ambiguous demise, and I mean ambiguous as in parts in time that wasn't locked and where everyone thought you perished or were about to be killed, that I didn't take the time to explain recent events. But I'm sure Megatron can explain it everything that has happened since having become freed from Unicron's control, as well as after having dissolved the Decepticon faction."
"WHAT?!" shouted everyone that wasn't there at the time.
"Indeed, it is true." Megatron sighed. "I have declared our cause dead. After having gone through the chaos god's torment, did I truly realize what I have become and the suffering that I had brought about in my quest for power and revenge. In the end I had become the very thing I set out to destroy. Like it or not, we are no more. Optimus and his Autobots can lead Cybertron, which has been recently restored thanks to the Omega Lock, towards its future. But if any of you disagree with my decree, then go! Push! Push on on ahead towards your new order! Forge on ahead without me, for I am done. Lord Megatron is no more, as he is dead. Dead the moment the one called Bumblebee pierced his spark and ended his reign of terror for good. As for the mech you see before you, I am nothing more than a shell of what I use to be. I am no longer the gladiator of Kaon, or the tyrant of the Decepticons. And with that, I am content to walk the stars forevermore, just like the Prime I named myself after." Megatron told them as he turned away from the group. "Ironic, isn't it? Megatronus banished himself after having fallen for Liege Maximo's deception, killing his love that was Solus Prime, and bringing harm to his fellow Primes. And now I realize I have done the same, I have exiled myself for the crimes I have committed against my fellow Cybertronians. A fitting story for me don't you think? At least Optimus will lead Cybertron to a new Golden Age, something I could never do."
"Actually Megatron, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Optimus is offline." Knock Out told his former leader.
"What was that?" Megatron turned to face the medic, scaring the former Decepticon turned Autobot medic. It was then the ancient Prime cut in.
"Optimus has long since now become one with the AllSpark. In order to free you from Unicron's possession, he merge the AllSpark with the Matrix of Leadership in order to use its container to trap the dark overlord in it. By having done so, the only way to return life to Cybertron, was to sacrifice himself by becoming one with the planet's core. This occurred shortly after you had exiled yourself from Cybertron."
"Then who is leading them?" the former gladiator asked.
"No one, they're working together as a group to rebuild and guide Cybertron towards a new Golden Age. The Age of Primes have ended, and new era of peace has begun. Unfortunately, there's a new threat to this peace on the horizon. One that not is not only a threat to Cybertron, but to reality itself."
"And what is that exactly?" Shockwave asked.
"Do all of you recall the Dark Spark?"
"How could we forget an artifact that controls time and space, and can raise the dead as well?" Frenzy said sarcastically.
"It can also travel between universe, as it has been doing throughout our multiverse, until now. It has recently crossed over into a whole new multiverse, and to make matters worse, it's heading for the same world where another dark force from our realm has been trapped on. Something of which I am to blame for."
"What do you mean? What other dark force is there?" Megatron asked.
"Watch the battle and you will see." Vector replied.
Soon enough, The Decepticons watched as the Primes became battle ready as Unicron arrived with Thunderwing... as well as four others with him. One resembled a bird of prey, another a horned beast, one beared features similar to Ravage, and the last one reminded them of the flying member of the Dinobots. They soon watched the battle unfold. Thunderwing took on the leader of the Primes, Prima, who wielded the Matrix of Leadership on the hilt of his sword that was the Star Saber. The other four that were with him battled the rest, and though the battle waged evenly among the combatants, the demonic quartet were soon over powering the Primes. The Primes, including Prima, were soon on the ground, beaten and bruised. Taking hold of the Star Sabre, Thunderwing soon rips the Matrix of Leadership from the handle, and looks as though he was about to destroy it... until he was soon betrayed by his brethren.
The four soon ganged up on the herald, mortally wounding him in the process. Afterwards, they cast him off into the depths of space, where he soon cocooned himself in Dark Energon to heal. He would not be seen until eons later, when both factions would encounter the dark being on Earth. With the deed done and the Matrix in their clutches, they soon corrupted it, creating the dark artifact called the Dark Spark. Enraged by their betrayal, Unicron was about to unleash his wrath upon them, only to be frozen in time by the quartet's new powerful weapon. With him out of the way, they crushed the dark god's body and sent his crumpled remains into the far reaches of space, where he would later orbit a distant star and become the planet known as Earth.
With the four becoming a darker threat than Unicron, all seemed lost for the Primes, at least it was before the four dark beings began to fight over the dark artifact. With the enemy distracted, the Primes work a new plan and begin putting it into motion. Using the last of their strength, they channel their power towards Vector as he soon creates an unstable aperture that consumes all four treacherous minions. Shortly after the battle, a new Matrix of Leadership was built by Solus Prime's hammer-like forge to replace the one corrupted, which was soon locked up and hidden away until found during the war for Cybertron.
The room then changed back to normal, the group still shaken by what they saw.
"That was the real battle we had with Unicron, or rather his four Dark Knights: Airazor, Rhinox, Cheetor, and Terrorsaur. After that, everything else was went exactly as the legends told about the aftermath, our infighting and disappearance. Many of my fellow Primes were killed as they fought one another. In the aftermath, many left Cybertron like Megatronus, leaving only two on Cybertron. Those two were Alpha Trion and Thirteen. I have already told what happened to Thirteen, how he went to the Well of All Sparks, which was recently created from Solus Prime's death. When she died, her body glowed blight blue and soon dissolved onto Cybertron's surface, creating a tunnel to its core. With its creation, life would begin to pour out from it. Knowing that our descendants would arise from it, Thirteen went inside it and was reborn as Orion Pax. Alpha Trion knew about this and kept an eye on him, as well as our descendants as the eons went by. As for myself, I had left already left during the infighting. Having created a pocket dimension between realms, I soon departed having become sicken Liege Maximo's treacherous lies and my brothers inability to see it. But there was another reason I had left."
"Sometime after the battle with the Dark Knights, I foresaw a vision where they had survived and landed on an alternate Earth, where they became buried as the planet changed over time. I also saw the Dark Spark travel through our multiverse into theirs. Should they reclaim the artifact, it could spell doom for all us. I tried to warn the others about it, but they were more concerned with fighting among themselves than to listen to some "nightmare" I had. Only Alpha and Thirteen listened to me, and convinced me to leave and investigate this threat. When I asked them to join me, they simply told me they would stay behind to find way to stop the fighting. Should they fail in that, they would look over the next generation after us, hoping that among them would be warriors capable of subduing this dark prophecy. They were right about that, but the warriors were not what we expected."
The room began to darken again, and they were now looking over an Earth similar, but also dissimilar from the one in their realm.
"In my new domain, I searched endlessly for the world from my visions. As I did, I began to have more visions, of great warriors fighting back the darkness. Closer and closer I got to the planet, the more the visions became clearer. When I finally found it, did I see the visions in their entirety."
Megatron and the others watched as the vision began to play. A great battle took place in the planet's heavens as a great armada challenged the four omnicidal maniacs for the Dark Spark. The armada seem to be comprised of humans piloting advance war machines that looked similar to Cybertronians. And leading these were Megatron and the others, which shocked the group as they watched themselves fight the terrifying, if not glorious battle for the universe and all of reality. It was costly and brutal, but they won in the end. As the room changed back, the Decepticons took a moment to collect their wits.
"So that is why you brought us here, we are the warriors of your visions." Megatron began to speak.
"Indeed. I had expected to be Optimus and his Autobots to be the ones from my vision, but to my shock it was you and your Decepticons leading the charge to save us all."
"But why us? Why work worth the humans? And more importantly, why am I even here?! I am an Autobot, not a Decepticon! Why should I have to put up with this?!" Knock Out demanded.
"For for someone who switched to the side that does care for the humans, you don't seem to act like one. You are here because you were fated to be here, Decepticon or not. Besides, if you don't and Megatron and the others fail without your assistance, reality will be vanquished and you will become pure nothingness. And the last I checked, that's a fate worse than death." Vector told the medic as he brought his face down to intimidate him.
"But Knock Out here has illustrated a good point. Why are we working with the humans? Certainly the Autobots are much more fitted to work with them like they had with the ones from our realm." Shockwave pointed out.
"That is because the humans of the world are far different than the ones you know. The planet's history is drastically differently, and after having studied them, I can see why destiny has chosen you for the task at hand. The majority of the humans are similar to the Decepticons, as well as the Guilds of Cybertron. There are three powers that rule this world. The Holy Britannian Empire, the European Union, and the Chinese Federation."
"The Holy Britannian Empire is the most powerful of the three, and is the most despicable. They are racist, totalitarian, and believe in their own twisted idea of "survival of the fittest". When they conquer a nation, they stripped its autonomy, its cultural identity, and even its name. The former nation becomes an "Area" and its people "numbers". The "numbers" are treated like slaves, no scratch that, garbage, despite the fact they're the same species! And even those that are considered "Honorary Britannians" are treated with hardly any respect. Many are beaten, even killed. They are monsters, and their Imperial family is the worst. They are what would happen if you combined the worst traits of your faction and that of the Guilds!"
"Next up is the Chinese Federation, and they're only slightly better. While they're more respectful of human rights, their government is a sham. Even though it's a monarchy, their Empress is nothing more than a puppet used by the High Eunuchs to control the Federation. They live in luxury while the people are poor and hungry. Again, it's another corrupt nation among the powers that rule this planet, which brings us onto the next superpower, the European Union, or the E.U. for short. It's the only democratic power on this world, but even then it's plagued with prejudice and it's mired by decadence, which is why it's currently losing to the Britannian Empire."
"So in conclusion, this world is nothing more than a giant, heaping mess of corruption, destruction, and misery. So much that I can understand why fate has decided upon sending those such as yourselves than that of the Autobots. There's too much evil in this world than there is good. And those that are kind-hearted and have good intentions either end up twisted or killed by the turmoil of this world. And that's why you, the Decepticons, masters of deception and manipulation, have been chosen to undertake the task at hand. You must unite them, show them the folly of their ways by giving them a lesson they'll never forget, and prepare them for the coming darkness." Vector concluded.
"And you are fine with us doing this? While I don't speak for the others, I have said that I would never again bring oppression onto others, nor suffering as well." Megatron told the Prime.
"I am not asking to you to conquer these people, only to make those who do know the error of their ways by doing what you and your Decepticons do best. Words and good will won't be enough to change the enemy's ways, only a harsh lesson will do the job. That, and you would be saving those who are being oppressed. Once that is done, you will then help them back on their feet, so they are ready for what is to come. Fate is giving you and your brethren a chance at redemption, as well as a new cause, Megatron. A chance to be saviors instead of conquerors, to do good instead of evil. Will you, Megatron, and your fellow brothers in arms, take upon the task of saving us all from the Dark Knights return?"
"Is that even a question? We essentially have no choice, if we refuse then we are all doomed. So yes, we accept." Megatron answered.
"In that case, step forward." Vector commanded. Megatron did so, and as he did, the altar began to open. "By taking on this task, you will need two things to complete the journey ahead. By becoming the leader of the Decepticons once more, as well as giving them a cause worth fighting for, I give you the first item you will need in your quest. It will serve you well, especially against the Dark Spark."
Before he could inquire what it was, an ancient artifact soon rose out of the altar, stunning both Megatron and his fellow Decepticons.
It was the Matrix of Leadership.
"I-I can't take it, not after what I've done. Optimus-"
"Optimus would want you to have it if it meant you doing some good and setting you on the right path. Besides, not only will this help you combat the Dark Spark, within it lies our wisdom should you ever need guidance." Vector told the old warrior.
Megatron was still reluctant to take it, knowing what it meant if he did. He soon turned to face his comrades, seeing what they thought. He was soon met with approval as they nodded at him to take it. With that said, Megatron soon stood up and grabbed the Matrix with both his hands on the handle, bringing it to his chest. Soon enough, it opened, allowing the gladiator to insert it inside. Once the deed was done, his body began to glow brightly, changing as it did. Once it was done, his body was back to what it was before Unicron's corruption.
"Decepticons, hear me now. I give you your new and improved leader, Megatron Prime! May he lead you into glory against the unspeakable odds, as well as bring justice upon those that deserve it!" Vector Prime announced the new Prime to the Decepticon warriors, who either cheered or presided to kneel before the return of their leader. As it died down, Megatron began to speak.
"My fellow Decepticons, I am honored to have been made a Prime, and I can say now, to be your leader once more. But in doing so, there will massive changes. For one, there will no longer be "Peace through Tyranny". Starting now, the Decepticons will start anew. We will go back to the roots we laid down when we were but revolutionaries, dreaming for a better tomorrow among our fellow Cybertronians. Some ideals we will still keep, but they will be the ones that don't instill oppression and control over others. We have much to work on, little time as a dark threat looms over the horizon. But as long there's still some fight in us, our determination to fight back will never be broken! All hail Cybertron! All hail the new Decepticon cause." Megatron Prime rose his fist to the air, his followers soon followed.
"All hail Cybertron! All hail the new Decepticon cause!" They cheered.
"Now Vector, what is the second item we need for our quest." Megatron asked his now fellow Prime.
"The second item you, and your team, will need is a power hidden on this alternate world, one that should also be made sure not to fall into the wrong hands. As for how to acquire it, I have foreseen that an immortal girl with green hair will grant you and your Decepticons the "Power of the Kings". But I should tell you, there will be a contract involved when acquiring it. So take heed when dealing with her, understood?"
"I'll keep my guard up when I confront her." Megatron replied.
"Good. I recommend finding her before starting anything else, as she is the first marker on your team's crusade. Now rejoin with your crew, as I begin to send you and them off onto the new world."
Megatron quickly returned to his fellow Decepticons as Vector prepared to send them off on their crusade.
"Is everyone ready?" the ancient Prime asked.
"Indeed we are. Wish us victory Vector, and thank you." Megatron said farewell.
"You're welcome. And while I can't believe I am saying this, may you and your companions light our darkest hour, and until All are One!" Vector said goodbye as he promptly sent them to the new Earth, where they would land on an island with ruins, Kamine Island.
"So. What do we do now?" Rumble spoke what everyone was thinking.
"Simple Rumble, we prepare! Starscream, Laserbeak, and Buzzsaw. Go out on reconnaissance, I want to know where we are, where the enemy is, as well as resources and new alt-modes for all of us. Flamewar, Rumble, Frenzy, Flip Sides, and Ravage. Scout this island for materials that can be used for our base's construction. Shockwave and Knock Out, see if Soundwave's bridge generator is still functioning, we'll need it if we are to ever leave this island." their new Prime handed out their orders.
"And what about you my liege?" Starscream asked.
"Don't call me that, I'm no longer a lord or master. If anything, I'm just your superior and comrade. So just address me as either Megatron or sir. Is that understood?"
"Yes sir!" they all replied.
"Excellent. As for what I'm going to do, I will be using the Matrix to speak with the past Primes within it, hopefully their words will help me decide on our next move. Until then you are all dismissed." Megatron said as he sat down to meditate, while everyone else soon left to carry out their assigned tasks.
Soon enough, Megatron's mind connects with the Matrix as he searched for the ancient Primes' wisdom, or more accurately, one of them. As he opens his eyes, he soon finds himself in an white room. Across from him, a past friend and former enemy, Optimus Prime.
"Hello, old friend." Optimus Prime greeted. They soon began to chat, catching up on what has happened since they last saw each other, and then reminiscing about good times they had. For once, they longer spoke as enemies, but as friends like they had been in the past.
Unbeknownst to Megatron and the others, their presence was felt by four dark beings within the planet, beings whose minds were awake but could not move their bodies.
"So they have arrived, as the visions foretold." one spoke in a gruff voice.
"Then it is only a matter of time before our artifact returns to us." A cold, feminine voice agreed.
"So let's smash these fools then, I grow bored of waiting." the third growled.
"I agree with Cheetor. We've been stuck here for millennia, I'm aching to spread my wings once more!" the fourth spoke in a shrill voice.
"Patience all of you! Our bodies are not yet ready. Soon, but not yet. For now, we wait. We might as well see what our opponents are capable of." the first one told them all.
"Oh please Rhinox, those Primes were challenging, but these warriors are hardly their material. They should be easy to dispose of" the fourth spoke back.
"That maybe true Terrorsaur, but the Prime wouldn't have sent them if there wasn't a chance of success involved. Plus, I'm now sensing the presence of a Prime among them." The second replied.
"Which is why we will watch and wait until we are ready. And who knows, maybe we can find a way to test them without the use of our bodies." Rhinox told them before they went back to their slumber.
C.C. suddenly woke up in her cell, again she was having "the nightmares". Once in a while she would have the recurring dream, but it has become frequent as of late. And every time she did, it was always the same. The the sky becoming dark, and the Earth starting quake as four dark being rose to bring utter destruction. In the sky above them, a glowing purple object of unknown origin radiates a power beyond anyone's understanding. Seeing it always sent shivers down her spine, as if she could feel the impending dread from it. Always the nightmares had been same, except this time something was different.
In this recent dream, there were metal warriors, like the knightmares but different, as if as though they were alive. With with them an armada of knightmares and flying warships. A great battle soon commenced, but before she could see it in its entirety, the dream would end there. Questions soon fill her head, but she was too tired to think of answers for them.
C.C. soon went back to sleep, tomorrow they were moving her to another location, so she going to be inside one of those capsules again. Hopefully things would change soon she thought, and indeed they would, more than she knew.
That's the Prologue, the first chapter should be done some time soon.
As always, review and critique when possible. Would like to hear what you think about the Prologue, as well as my recent decisions regarding the stories.