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Heroes of Cybertron and Planet Earth

Chapter 1: The New Human and a Chance for Redemption

The lone JAL (Japan Airline) Jumbo Jet flew across the lonely night sky as it made its way to its destination. As it flew along, many of its passengers were sound asleep, obviously not disturbed since there was not a single sign of turbulence. Practically, almost all of the passengers were sleeping without a worry in the world. Except for one…

One girl was not getting much sleep. Practically because she pretty much disliked Economy Class sleeping arrangements on board, or the food was rather pathetic except the Okono-miyaki she made and ate for herself. But for whatever the reason, she couldn't sleep well, even despite the 'soothing' plane music playing within her headphones. She then looked out through the window to her left, and thought about the many things to come.

This better not wind up to be another one of them trips gone wrong that Mum and Dad sent me to, she groaned. I hope this will be one holiday like no other, besides gaining a new school and all.

Still annoyed, she then squeezed past the passenger next to her with a little difficulty, had a drink of water, and then went to the john. After relieving herself, she then returned to her seat, checked her time, and found it was 11:00 pm. Grabbing out her walkman, she placed in her Ayumi Hamasaki C.D in and set it on repeat on the track, 'A Song for XX". As she signed in relief of her voice in her ears, the girl then put on her blindfold, and then finally after a few minutes, she then plonked off to sleep, dreaming peacefully.

Little did she know, her wish was about to come true…

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The morning sun rose from the High Desert two days later as many residents then woke up inside their homes. The sounds of alarm clocks, showers, breakfast, radios and transport blared out in the morning light as parents had to go to work, while kids and teenagers went out for education, whether for school, work experience and even a few naughty kids wagging it occasionally.

At Rad's house, his mother checked the time, and sighed discreetly. It was 7:45 am, and the boy still hasn't woken up yet. Seeing that it was time, she then walked over to his bedroom and saw that he was sleeping peacefully of his lovely dream. Sorry kiddo, she sighed, but education's more important than sleeping late. She then poked Rad on both sides of his ribcage, therefore waking him up from his dream.

The boy then groaned, "Oh, mum, what do you want, I was having such a nice dream."

"Morning son, that was very nice of you, but look at the time." And the woman pointed at Rad's alarm clock. A minute later after she checked, it was exactly 7:46 am on his alarm, which he obviously forgot to set up. His face changed instantly from grogginess to a look of utter horror as he did a solution only an overslept seventh-grader would do.

You know what he did.

"AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH! I'M GONNA BE FRIGGIN' LATE! MY HOUSE IS THREE BLOCKS AWAY FROM CARLOS'S HOUSE!"

And boy, did he hurry and ride fast, even in his messed up fashion. He didn't even have a single drop of shower water to wash him off with as he rode High Wire at top speed.

Luckily, he only made it just in time about 8:40 am when he rushed into class at the Linkon Middle School. He wasn't that early, yet he wasn't that late either. But still he then rushed into the classroom, where he met his four friends, Carlos, Alexis, Billy and Fred. A few other students were also there.

Carlos was the first to speak after arrival. "Whoa, amigo, you made quite an entrance. What did you do, drink so much Powerade to get here?"

"Very funny. I just managed to move my butt outta there when I figured out too late that I forgot to set the alarm. So what did I miss when you guys arrived?"

Billy replied in his classic tone, "What we were discussing was that it's been five days since the Decepti-creeps nicked the Star Sabre and the two mystery Minicons, and Scavenger's joined the team, so we need to work out a plan on how to get it back. Rather than letting anybody oversleep on the job! Except for Fred of course."

"Hey!"

"Calm down Billy, and give Rad a break," sighed Alexis as she then sat down, because the bell rang from class time. Within seconds, the classroom was filled in, and their teacher, Mrs Saxel, has entered.

"Good morning class. I assume you all had your projects completed by this morning on the Constellation in space, and I know you're all a bit tired after the many weeks. But first of all, I would like you to introduce you all to a new student who has just arrived from Japan two days ago, and I want you all to make her comfortable. So no hitting on the girls, Billy," And the boy nearly shrank back under his desk as nearly the whole class cacked up laughing except his friends. That's when Mrs Saxel called out to the door's direction, "You can come in now." and as the door opened, the figure then walked in.

The girl was about Carlos's height, thin build, and has her short, shoulder-length black hair clipped with a gold hairclip, and has brown eyes. She was wearing earrings that were in form of a jade katana on it, as with the broach on her breast pocket of her white, short-sleeved school shirt. She also wore dark blue skirt, white socks, and black school shoes. But something was rather familiar about her, to Rad, Carlos, and Alexis's eyes.

Her face seems oddly reminded them of the hologram girl back in the ruins. Despite the hair, no lipstick and eye colours, she looked somewhat familiar. There was a calm smile on her face as she then faced the class.

Mrs Saxel then started to say, "Class, allow me to introduce your new classmate to you. Her name is…" but the girl then gained a piece of chalk and started writing down the kanji of her name on the blackboard perfectly, as if she was studying calligraphy when she was a baby. When she was done, she then wrote her name down in English, which read, 'Tomoyo'.

"…Tomoyo," finished the teacher, who was amazed at her skill of calligraphy. "Everybody, please make her very comfortable to this place. Who shall show her around the place? Any volunteers?"

A few boys put their hands up. Alexis placed hers up as well, just in case they decided to hit on her. Mrs Saxel then answered, "Thank you, Alexis. Tomoyo, you can sit down next to Alexis on her right."

"Thank you." she calmly replied, as she then walked over to her spot, where a few boys' eyes followed her. The girl then sat down, and the teacher then commenced on the lesson as usual, and occasionally, during recess, Alexis showed Tomoyo around the school. Later in the cafeteria at lunchtime, the five children then sat down and discussed a plan.

"How about we get some sort of magnetic field to get the sword back?" asked Fred.

"Great idea doofus," glowered Billy sarcastically. "But how are meant to find a generator like that?"

"It's so obvious," added Alexis. "Unless we can think of getting it back, many more Minicons will fall into the Decepticons' grubby hands."

"Don't worry," replied Rad as he reached for his lunch. "I'm sure Fred gave it a good try," But when his hand went into the bag, he found nothing. "Oh no! I wish I remembered to pack my lunch in this morning."

"Don't look bummed out, man," smiled Carlos, "You can share some of mine." But the luck has changed when a hand then placed some cash in Rad's hand as the kids turned around. It was Tomoyo. She then said, "If you forgot your lunch, you can have some of my lunch money, but you probably don't expect me to give you some more after that. So then, can I sit next to you guys please?"

"Sure, why not," answered Alexis as the Japanese girl sat down next to her while Rad went off to buy lunch. "By the sounds of you I guess you wanted to know about the High Desert." When she sat down and started eating, there were many introductions first of all, and then some questions to be asked. "So what is Japan like?" asked Billy.

"Oh, it was quite good, even though it is a small continent and it's not really clean around there. But nevertheless, the food, economy, education, weather and the entertainment are quite good. So how's life in the High Desert?"

"Not too bad, amigo," replied Carlos when Rad returned. "It's just the usual around here sometimes, and all that. Have you also checked out the Cosmos Research Centre yet?"

"No, not yet," said Tomoyo, as she ate some salmon, tofu, and chicken teriyaki sushi. "Yet I heard it has a great reputation, hasn't it?"

Rad then answered, "It has. And Fred's dad works there, so if you can ask him politely, maybe he might give you a tour."

"That's right! If you're interested in computers and stuff!"

"I hope so. But probably if I have time on the weekend." and the girl smiled as she finished off her meal with her new found friends contently. To her point of view, it was nice having a group of friends to talk to even if she was away from her home overseas. For now, she was pleased with that fact.

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On the metallic planet Cybertron, in Cyber City, a lone jet-black Autobot warrior was reminiscing about the times while being involved in many wars. Sitting down on the rooftop of a giant skyscraper, he looked down, and thought for a while. It has been six years since his old friend has disappeared over the ravine while on a scouting mission. Ever since then, he was a bit of the grim type during those sixty years. So while he was meditating after that, another warrior, a blue, white, silver and red female, showed up.

"Been deep in thoughts as usual?"

"If you wanted to try to do something first, you could try to let me meditate in peace, Rana," he replied calmly as he then stood up. "I am not in a mood for much talking and stuff."

The female then shook her head in dismay. "So you haven't changed one bit have you? Funny. I always thought you as a fun type back then. But now, you weren't, yet your fighting style has very much improved greatly."

The black Autobot answered back, "I was never really that fun after these sixty stellar-cycles. I'm more of a serious, wiser warrior now. After the loss of Shatterbelt."

"Don't feel so hard on yourself, you're not the only one who endured these things. From what I've learnt from Big Daddy Optimus, you have to face your past head on if it turns ugly! Chances are, he might be still alive, or any other situation!" She then hugged him from behind.

"That might be the possibility. Or even worse, he might have turned over to the Decepticons."

"Then look to the bright side, I didn't go to you just to invite you to get drunk on some Energon cubes! As a matter of fact, I came to tell you that your chance of redemption has come!" smiled Rana after she let go of him.

"A redemption?" asked the warrior.

"Yep! I just got word from Lord Galaxus that you have to be sent to planet Earth as a recruit to Prime's squad, because apparently, they lost the Star Sabre to the Decepticons so a new warrior is needed. And also currently, two pieces of the Skyboom Shield has been found as well. That is the reason why your chance has come! Meet him in 12 mega-cycles!"

For a moment she could have sworn a smile started to come up on his face. Instead the Autobot male said, "For once, I approve of this very well, seeing that this is a good chance to join the front lines again. Tell them that I will come to the warpgate as soon as possible. And one more thing: If I don't write a letter or an E-mail for a month or so, you better come after me." And he then started to walk off to prepare for his departure.

"Yes sir!" replied Rana as she then saluted him.

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The black Autobot was already set up and fully prepared by the time he entered the warpgate launchpad. After many years, his desire to fight has once again surfaced. Lord Galaxus and many other warriors were waiting for him, and the wise Autobot elder then greeted him with the usual fashion. The arriving warrior then saluted him upon arrival.

"Now then, comrade," Galaxus commanded as he saluted back. "You know what your orders are. Your mission is to assist the Autobots into gaining the final member of the Race Minicon Team to prevent any chaos from happening. Upon arrival, we will send you to acquire an alternate form at a military base spotted nearby. At the time of arrival, much commandos will be on guard, making it challenging for you, which is why your training must pay off."

"But what if the Skyboom Shield is formed under Decepticon control by then?"

"Comrade, it is under Primus's belief that this shield shall fall into Autobot hands. The reason is it is because it was designed to block the Star Sabre as a perfect defence mechanism. There will also be the chance for a promotion if you're lucky, too."

But the Autobot shook his head. "Promotion or no promotion, I wish to say this aloud. It doesn't matter whether or not I wind up as a follower or a commander, Lord Galaxus, I just wanted to be treated as an equal to the Autobots."

A few seconds went by in silence. Then a smile came to the lord's face. "Well then. If that's how you wanted it, then that's how you're getting it. Oh yeah, you also got a visitor who wanted to wish you farewell."

They both turned around. Rana was leaning against a wall, with her arms crossed. She also has a smile across her face as she walked up to the soldier. "Just wanted to say go and get 'em out there. And also for you to remember our deal, O.K?"

"You've still got the optimistic charm, do you? Well meet me on Earth, if you can," He then turned to Galaxus for the last time. "Now, it is time, my Lord. I will come back alive, with my spark intact." And the warrior then started walking over to the warpgate as it then opened up. As many soldiers, Galaxus, and Rana saluted, he then leaped in, and disappeared off the face of Cybertron as he arrived in his new destination.

As Rana watched on, a thought came to her mind. If you arrive safely, you better send me a reply. If you arrived but hadn't written a reply, I will go after you for this... Then she said his name for the first time during the departure.

"…Wipeout."

To be continued…

Author's note: The beginning of my very first Transformers fic has commenced! Watch out for Chapter 2, coming soon, with the addition of some new character status! For those of you who didn't know much Japanese, this is what the following means:

Okono-Miyaki – A type of cabbage pancake topped with meat, fish flakes, seaweed, special sauce, and mayonnaise.

For now, take care!