Day of Honor

By SciFiMan

Author's Note: I don't own the Transformers. They are owned by Hasbro and Takara.

This story deals with the tragic events of 9/11. This is the story of what would have happened if the Autobots were there to help that fateful day.

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September 11.

It was a normal Tuesday morning at Autobot Headquarters. Blaster and Jazz had their music cranked up to intolerable levels. Ratchet was making scheduled repairs to several of his comrades. The Dinobots were outside training. Optimus and Ironhide were talking about life on Cybertron before the Great War started. Bumblebee and Spike were outside driving. Perceptor was busy in the lab.

Blaster had just turned down his volume and was scanning the civilian airwaves. He then heard something that made his insides turn.

"Just a moment ago, building one of the World Trade Center has just fallen to the ground." Said the man on the radio.

"Jazz, do you think this was a Decepticon attack?"

"I don't know. I'll transform and keep playing the news." Jazz converted to his Porsche mode and used his powerful system to pick up the news.

"A jumbo jet crashed into the side of the building. Communications from the jet before the crash indicated a terrorist hijacking."

"What are terrorists?" asked Jazz.

"I think they're really bad humans who do bad things to humans to try to get into a position of power."

"We better tell Prime about this."

Blaster then transformed and landed in Jazz's front seat. Jazz then sped off toward the Autobot base.

Inside the Autobot base, Optimus was listening to the news on Teletran 1.

"Autobots, we must help the humans. We must go to New York City. Autobots, transform and roll out." Prime transformed into his semi truck mode. The Protectobots transformed as did Ratchet. Their services would be desperately needed. Hoist and Grapple transformed because they knew they would be needed as well. The rest of the Autobots transformed as well. The area would have to be secured. The Dinobots boarded Skyfire and everyone exited the base and began their journey to New York City.

When the Autobots arrived in New York City, they were shocked by what they saw. The destruction was awful. They saw the destruction and it really hit them hard. They had heard on the radio that it was humans had done this. This revelation shocked Prime. He could have believed it if someone had said Megatron was responsible for this. He had a strange feeling the Decepticons were involved somehow, but for the time being, he had to help the humans.

"Prime, what do you want us to do."

"Protectobots, Ratchet, patrol the area and proceed to help treat the humans casualties. Hoist, Grapple, Dinobots, give the humans assistance in moving the debris."

"Dinobots, transform." Ordered Grimlock as he transformed into a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Swoop, Snarl, Slag, and Sludge proceeded to do the same. Blades, Powerglide, Cosmos, Swoop, and the Aerialbots took to the sky. A no fly zone had been established and they were the only exceptions. Hot Spot and Inferno joined the firefighters who were fearlessly battling the blaze. First Aid, Ratchet, Ironhide and several other Autobots were busy transporting civilians to medical facilities. Skyfire remained on the ground to receive loads of humans and take them to hospitals. He transported the patients who needed very fast medical attention.

Jazz, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Bumblebee, Trailbreaker, Gears, Wheeljack, and Hound were busy transporting the people who had very minimal injuries. These were the people who just needed to get out of the area.

Perceptor was helping scientists in the area investigate the wreckage of the airplane.

"It appears that that this jet exploded with a very large payload of fuel." Said Perceptor. "Are you sure there was no Decepticon activity involved?"

"We are completely sure, Perceptor."

"This situation perplexes me."

Hoist and Grapple were busy with the wreckage.

"Grapple, hold up this piece of the building while I help these people." Grapple transformed and used his crane mode to hold the building up while Hoist sifted through the rubble and pulled out several people. Hound came over and moved the wall so Grapple could be used elsewhere.

"Thank you, Hound." Said Grapple.

"No problem. You're needed over there." Said Hound as he pointed in the direction of some workers.

"I'm on it." Grapple went on to help with other parts of the area.

Prime was at the area designated as central command for the rescue efforts.

"Blaster, transform and scan the radio waves."

"Gotcha Optimus." As soon as Blaster transformed, he picked up a radio message from the President.

"My fellow Americans, moments ago, the Pentagon was attacked. One of the walls was taken out. It was attacked by a passenger jet hijacked by terrorists. Another plane was taken down in Pennsylvania. In the last few moments of communications, it is apparent that the passengers tried to stop the terrorists before they could reach their target. It is unknown what their target was. One possibility is that they were targeting Air Force One. All airports have been shut down indefinitely and strict no fly zones are being enforced. Please continue to pray for our country and for our citizens in this time of sorrow. Thank you."

"Optimus to Ratchet. Do you read me?"

"I here you Prime."

"Take a unit of Autobots and head to the Pentagon. Another attack has occurred there."

"Will do."

Ratchet, Jazz, Prowl, Hound, and Ironhide transformed and raced for Washington DC.

"Perceptor, what have you found?" asked Optimus.

"I did not tell the humans, but I have found traces of Decepticon explosives in the fuel residue on the pieces of metal we found."

"That's not good. If the Decepticons are involved, anything could happen."

"I agree. Megatron is very power hungry. But this does not seem like something he could accomplish by himself. Perhaps he has aligned himself with a human who has connections in the airport."

"That may very well be. But for now, we have no evidence. We must wait for Megatron to show himself. Otherwise he will know that we are on to him. We must use careful strategy."

At the Pentagon, the Autobots arrived in time to help.

"Autobots, thank God you're here. We still have some of our people inside where the wreckage is."

"Jazz, Ironhide, Hound, move the debris. Prowl, you and I will go in there and get those people out."

The Autobots worked through the afternoon to move enough debris for Prowl and Ratchet to be able to enter the building. When a path was clear, the two transformed and entered the building. They turned on their headlights because it was very dark.

"There they are." Said Prowl. The two of them transformed and began to sift through the rubble. They found several people. Ratchet transformed and the people were loaded into him.

"Let's get out of here." Said Prowl.

"Is that everyone?" asked Ratchet.

"Yeah. I'm not picking up any more life signs. If there is anyone left in here, it's too late for them."

"Alright." When the two began to roll, they heard a rumbling.

What was that?" asked Prowl. Before they could move any further, the debris landed on top of them.

After a few hours, Jazz, Ironhide, and Prowl were able to dig them up.

"You two all right?"

"We're fine." Said Ratchet. "The humans are alright also. Just a few minor injuries among them."

"Was anyone still inside?"

"We couldn't detect anymore life signs."

"Let's get back to Prime and report in." The Autobots then transformed and rolled out into the evening horizon. The searches would continue through the night, but the Autobots needed to regroup and recharge themselves. They would continue again in the morning.

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What will happen next?

Are the Decepticons involved?

Stay tuned and find out.