Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers Armada, the characters and storyline; it belongs to the Hasbro and Takara Lines. The song, 'The World', belongs to the anime series, 'hack/SIGN', so it is not mine. The only characters I own are the ones that I made.
Heroes of Cybertron and Planet Earth
Chapter 2: I am Sunstreaker
At a Death Valley Military base, the men were on guard at night with many elite soldiers swarming around the place as usual. Not many of them got any sleep at night, as they worked and trained hard to prevent any terrorist strikes from happening around the world. Tonight, they thought it was just the usual around here, and so there wasn't going to be anything out of the usual. Or so the commanders thought…
About fifty miles off south to the base, what looked like a normal, rocky formation suddenly began moving without any noise, but not leaving behind any tracks either. It was a bit obvious that Wipeout was using a silencer/invisibility system gained during his stealth training back on Cybertron's top military academy, when the bulldozer Scavenger was there before proceeding with his spy mission. Crawling along in typical soldier style, he then stood up and started heading towards the back, with only twenty-five miles to go. When he reached about twenty miles to go, he instantly dropped down. Pulling out a pack that held a mortar-sniper cannon, he then started assembling it without fail. Then, loading a shell, he pumped the barrel, aimed carefully, and then fired.
Instead of the typical explosion that would have destroyed the base, in mid-air, a sleeping gas generator then activated itself as the shell popped open, and the gas then blanketed over the base, undetected. As planned, the entire headquarters began falling asleep, almost dropping like flies. No death was caused however, as that wasn't the only thing that happened in the base. The generator also contained a frequency disruptor, which made the radar and security system go wrong. Then silently, when it seemed like all was clear, the Autobot ran across the desert landscape straight to the base, having about an hour to acquire a vehicle mode until the men woke up.
The gas did not affect him, as Wipeout then entered the hanger area of the base without any signs of recharge. It managed to fit him very well as he entered inside, spotting the cache of army vehicles and ammunition inside that would have made Rana gush with excitement if she saw where he was now.
Columns of tanks were in sight of him. But to his point of view, tanks weren't his best choice. Jeeps were also in sight, but that wasn't suited to him either, even when he saw a few good mobile artillery vehicles, personal carriers, and missile loaders. His optics then switched to the air units.
F-16s, triplanes, joint strike fighters, bombers, transporters and cargo planes even didn't amaze him one very bit. So did the helicopters, as a matter-of-fact. But finally, one helicopter was in sight of his desire and choice, with no rejection in mind.
It was a sleek, stealth-type model that was created to be an advanced version of the Apache Longbow. It may not look like much, with the 20mm Cannon along with Internal and External Hellfire and Stinger Missile Systems. But it was powered with x2 LHTEC Turboshaft Engines, 1563shp each for the maximum speed of 328 km/h. With a few more weapons, armour, modifications or so, this RAH-66A Comanche Attack Helicopter will be upgraded to it's best yet.
At the sight of it, Wipeout then thought up of one word as he murmured, "Perfect," Then he proceeded to scanning the aircraft as a red light then emitted from his optics. Within nine seconds, the scanning process was completed, and many parts of Wipeout's body became that of a fully evolved Comanche as he departed the Death Valley Military Base.
Two seconds later, a futuristic Comanche helicopter flew to the night sky undetected, heading for the High Desert.
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"See you all later! Bye!"
That was Tomoyo's happy cry as she then departed from her second day of school. The happy feeling was still on her face as she departed at that time, her being glad she has some new friends since yesterday. But as she reached her BMX, a loner's look then appeared on her face. The mood from before relieved her of some harsh times, yet she still couldn't shake off that feeling of the past.
Where are you now, Maron-neechan? She thought, as she rode the bike along the road. Ever since you departed from this world, would you be watching over from above, sister, to make sure nothing terrible happens to me?
At this time, she was riding along in silence, while thinking of the times she spent with her sister. There were times that were very precious to her back then when she was five years old back then, when happy moments were spent with her. But now that Maron was gone, Tomoyo was partly no longer the happy-go-lucky girl she was once. She seems to have a side for joy, and a side of sadness as a result.
Her thoughts now dismissed, she then rode her BMX to the High Desert Caves to settle her time alone.
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With the start of training in mind, Hotshot walked along the corridors of the Autobot base, whistling with happiness. Ever since his victory over Sideways in the last battle, the yellow sports car Autobot was in a very happy mood. Even if the Star Sabre and the two Skyboom Shield Minicon Panels were in the hands of the Decepticons, that didn't hinder him one very bit. Around the corner, he then met up with a worried Smokescreen.
"Are you sure you can trust Scavenger, considering he just came back from the Decepticon base? You'll never know what he might do, being gone from Cybertron for a while."
"Aw, come on, Smokescreen, he wasn't really all that bad, and besides, I owe him big time for that tip of his that defeated that trick of Sideways's, you know."
The orange crane Autobot sighed, "Yeah, but he could be up to something, Hotshot, after what he's done. Even if he did give you advice, I still don't trust him."
"Lighten up, man," said Hotshot in his usual tone as he patted him on the back. "You'll get used to him soon." but no sooner he said that the Minicon Klaxon went off again, and the two Autobot warriors were off to the command centre. Upon arrival, they met three more Autobots, which is the military instructor, Scavenger, the medic, Red Alert, and last but not least, Optimus Prime, the Autobot Leader. The five kids, and the Street Action Minicon Team were also there as well, upon ready to hear the briefing.
"So where's the exact location of the new Minicon, Alexis?" asked Optimus as the girl began typing away.
"Let's see…" she replied, "According to the stats I'm typing up, the Minicon panel is located somewhere in… Gasp! I recognise this place! The same mountainous location when we first met you and the other Autobots!"
"So that's where it is, hmm?" asked Red Alert. "It's essential to find the Minicon before the Decepticons do, even if they have the Star Sabre and the two Skyboom Shield panels."
The Autobot Commander turned to the rest of the team. "Red Alert, Hotshot, Smokescreen and I will go out to the battlefield. Scavenger, you'll be staying here because now is not the time to show your allegiance yet. Leave it as a surprise, if you please. I believe an old student of yours will be joining us soon."
The bulldozer transformer smirked with delight as he saluted his leader. "Funny. So I see that the Decepticons would be rather suspicious by now. For now, I wish you good luck, sir."
"All right men, let's move out!"
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A calm wind blew at that mountain where High Wire was first found there. As all seemed still, the sound of footsteps and wheels grew closer as Tomoyo appeared over the ridge. Upon arrival, she was glad to have some time off by herself. A simple use of violin practice would probably relieve her of the many dark thoughts in her mind that afternoon. She then placed her BMX near a large boulder as the Japanese then walked past. But what she failed to notice was something near the wall that did not resemble any of rock formation seen here. As she did, an ominous green glow just started, but then stopped automatically when the girl turned around with a hint of suspicion on her face.
Odd, thought Tomoyo as she then turned around into her current direction. I've could've sworn I saw that glow just now. But that was gone from her mind as she headed towards the ledge where she wanted to practise. Finding a good spot, she then took out her violin, which used to belong to Maron, now given to her. Then Tomoyo began to play one of her favourites, which is 'The World', a song sung by the Japanese band, See-Saw, and composed by Yuki Kajiura.
The tune played nearly sounded as if a voice rang out from the mountains, or a canyon. As she played it, flowing in her mind, Tomoyo could hear the voice, as if it cried out for freedom. Yet she almost began singing it herself, with a look of sadness.
You are here alone
again
In your sweet
insanity
All too calm, you
hide yourself from reality
Do you call it
solitude? Do you call it liberty?
When all the world
turns away to leave you lonely
The fields are filled
with desires
All voices crying for
freedom
But all in vain they
will fade away
There's only you to
answer you, forever
In blinded mind you
are singing
A glorious hallelujah
The distant flutter
of angels
They're all too far,
too far to reach for you
I am here alone again
In my sweet serenity
Hoping you will ever
find me in any place
I will call it
solitude when all my songs fade in vain
In my voice, far away
to eternity
I will not be left alone again, thought Tomoyo strongly. Not after my sister has been taken away from me. Dear Lord, if a chance shall be given again, I wish for a companion, one that I will never lose in my life! Upon thinking this, she then knelt down, and prayed. Upon completing that, she then sat down, with her legs crossed. At least her sadness did not return for a while yet. For a moment, she thought that she was alone.
(Not disturbing you, am I, miss?) asked a voice from out of nowhere, even though it sounded computer like.
"No, you're not…" began Tomoyo, as she then turned around, but her voice must have been left behind after seeing who 'spoke' to her. The 'who' that she was seeing, seems to resemble what looks like a feminine version of Sparkplug, but without her vehicle mode. She was about a human's height, and was lightly built. Gold, white and black streaks were on most of her metal body, with the tubed arms looking very much like arm cannons, while you can see her hands underneath them. Her blue optics almost looks similar to that of a female anime character's eyes, with the brightness in them, along with even having metallic, shoulder length hair. Finally, a calm smile appeared on her face.
A few seconds of silence passed by. Then a few words came out from the girl's mouth. "Who are you?"
A chuckle came from the Minicon's mouth as she then spoke next. (Funny that you should ask me. I was about to ask the very same question myself to you. Your name is…)
"M-My name's Tomoyo," she stammered. "But what are you? It's apparent that you're one of those robots, but not like on T.V."
(Think of me as a Minicon, Tomoyo. One of the five races of robots known to all as Transformers.)
"A Minicon? And what's a Transformer?"
The Minicon took a deep breath. (How should I say this? Are you sure you can believe all that I will tell you?) There was a nod from the girl as a sign of preparation. (First of all, the Transformers are a group of robots in the far cosmos of the galaxy, currently living on the metallic planet known as Cybertron. They are called that because of the ability to transform into one form besides their normal form. But not all Transformers are equal in many ways. There are currently two races that prefer truth, justice, freedom, and peace in the galaxy, while the other two were warlike, violent, and prefer the rule of the iron fist.)
"And the two from each races were?"
(The warriors of peace are the heroic Autobots and Maximals. While the Autobots take form of vehicles like on Earth, the Maximals turn into animals. Their rivals are the evil Decepticons and Predacons, which mainly take form of war vehicles and animals. They are mainly the sole rulers of conquest and destruction, and mainly they don't really like each other's ideas so a battle has continued waging on for many eons, while basically, they continued kicking their own butts time, and time again.)
The story was starting to get into Tomoyo's head very well as she listened more intently. "So then, when do you guys come in?"
(We then joined the battle, because we felt that us Minicons would bring peace to the galaxy. We are used as pawns for this battlefield, and are used to increase the strength of any faction we join. But while the Decepticons and Predacons treat us as nothing more than a speck, the Autobots and Maximals treat us well as equals, and although we are assigned to be workers, slavery was never in our programming.
But as time went on, sadly, we realized we were the cause of that pathetic war, and so, upon a truce, both warring factions agreed that a spacecraft will be constructed for us so we were never to be used again for years, having said goodbye to our friends. While we sailed through the stars, the ship became damaged, and part of it crash-landed onto the moon, the other on Planet Earth, many years ago, while we were scattered around Earth. After millions of years have passed, we have been reactivated. So that's how, I have found you here, when I was revived.)
It was then that Tomoyo remember that weird formation on the rock before. "So, what are we going to do now that I heard your story? There might be a chance that I could help you with your search, but the trouble is, I don't do electronics classes."
The Minicon then headed for Tomoyo's BMX. (I need an alternate mode first of all. Can I scan your bike please?)
"Well, sure." was the reply as the bot began scanning the bike. As she did, parts on her began to change slightly as her head spun. When it was done, the sequence was completed within ten seconds. Then, she transformed into what looked like a futuristic motocross motorcycle, complete with modifications, and even with storage space. With the new paint job, she was gleaming in the sun quite brightly.
That was when Tomoyo remembered something. "Hold on. I wasn't told of your name before. So what's your name?"
The motorcycle then began, (My name is…) but she didn't get the chance to say it because suddenly, the five Decepticons warped in onto the location, consisting of Megatron, Starscream, Cyclonus, Demolishor, and finally, Sideways. A wicked sneer appeared on the Decepticon leader's face.
"Well, isn't it that convenient. Not only we find an active Minicon, but also a human child along with it. This must be our lucky day."
Backing up, the Japanese girl then asked the Minicon in surprise, "I take it these are the Decepticons you're been telling me about?"
(No time to waste! Just jump on, and drive!) yelled the motorcycle as Tomoyo then hopped on. Then the two quickly revved off just in time before Megatron's fingers could get them, resulting in his usual barking of orders for pursuit, as the five then switched into vehicle mode. When they chased after them, Tomoyo's BMX was flattened in the process.
Riding down the canyon slope, the trail of dust grew larger as the duo made their way of escaping their pursuers. Behind them, many laser blasts flew in their direction, with most of them missing their mark. Tomoyo then checked the speedometer, and noticed they were going at 240km/h. "Can't you try to go any faster?" she practically shouted as she was then showered with dust caused by one of Starscream's laser blasts.
(I can't help it! This is my top speed so we must try to out manoeuvrer them anyway or the other! I'll try another trick, but cover your eyes while I do it!)
They were currently under the shade of the canyon wall when the Minicon decided to test her trick on one of their pursuers. As they rode out into the sun, Tomoyo did what she was told, as the rear-view mirror and a few gold streaks then reflected and flashed the sun's bright light in Starscream's cockpit, causing him to spin out of control and crash land on Cyclonus, who was flying too close to the wall. Then the two both fell onto the path.
Cursing the two henchmen, Megatron, Demolishor and Sideways continued on, while the others tried to catch up. After that Tomoyo and the Minicon continued riding on, but unfortunately, that's when Sideways decided to make his move.
(You think we lost them?) asked the Minicon, but that was nearly then worst of it.
"OH NO, WATCH OUT IN FRONT!" screamed Tomoyo, and as the two rode down the slope, the Motorcycle Decepticon automatically blocked their path. By then, it was too late to stop, as both Minicon and rider wound up taking a full somersault and crashed onto the ground on impact. Both of them winded, the little robot automatically transformed, and they found themselves trapped by a giant artillery tank and a futuristic tank, a futuristic jet and a helicopter, and finally, a purple motorcycle.
As all of the Decepticons transformed, Starscream growled, "I've must admit, you did give out a good chase. But there is no longer anywhere to run, so hand it over!"
"No," giggled Cyclonus insanely, "Let's blow up that human female first!"
A sigh came from Sideways next. "That isn't worth doing, so it's best to just obtain the Minicon."
Demolishor then added, "He's right, so let's get on with it!"
"ENOUGH WITH THE BICKERING YOU DICKS!" roared Megatron as the rest of them fell silent.
As Tomoyo groaned, a thought then popped out. Ouch, my arm! How am I meant to get out of this one now? When she looked up, Megatron was then heading over to the spot. "There's nowhere to run now, little girl." And with his left hand, he then reached over to the fallen Minicon. But then…
Suddenly, an incredible amount of explosive shots then rocked the cliff, causing Megatron to support onto the wall. But that didn't happen as the spot Megatron was standing on collapsed, with the leader's left leg becoming trapped inside the hole. The trouble for the Decepticons is that an unseen force attacked them, while a column of dust formed. When Tomoyo and the Minicon looked on the side, the air began to materialise, and a black futuristic Comanche helicopter appeared with its cockpit open. There was a look of surprise from the girl, when she discovered there was nobody piloting it.
"If you want to survive, get in. There's room for the both of you." the helicopter said in a calm masculine voice as the Minicon shakily stood up. At that moment, she then spotted a red Autobot Insignia on each side of the vehicle.
(Come on, we better move! He's on our side!) And the little robot helped her new friend onto the seat. When they were fully inside, the helicopter started lifting off the ground and flying to a safer space. But that's when Starscream grabbed him by the tail to prevent him from leaving.
"There's no way you're getting away from us with our prize!" he crowed. But another plan was cooked up in the Autobot's mind as his two lower legs rotated vertically to half the circumference, with the feet's twin machine guns on them, with a result of rapid firepower hitting the jet's face at full force, causing him to let go. Then the helicopter switched its cloaking field on, as he flew the two to a safer spot above, leaving Screamer behind with laser holes marked on his face as he whined with pain.
Once they were out of the Decepticons' way, he told them, "Find a spot to hide, and stay put until this battle's over. I'll be back." Then the Comanche flew back into the battle, and upon reaching it, a combined barrage of laser fire coming from the enemy force met him. Dodging them, his next move was made.
"TRANSFORM!" he roared, as his sequence then began. The guns on his feet became concealed as the black, white and red legs then underwent the transformation, with the tail rotor joining up with the tail. Then as the waist swivelled, the front part of the copter shifted forward a bit, revealing the torso, and suddenly split in half. The arms were then revealed, as the split vehicle's nose then released a 40mm laser Vulcan Cannon as it reached the warrior's right hand, while the split cockpit became the shoulder armour. The wings with the Hellfire missiles then joined up to the sides of the chest at the stomach region, and became a type of rocket/flight pack combo. The head was unlocked, and it oddly looked similar to an Air Force pilot's head only without the oxygen mask and in addition to two flattened antennae. His gold optics shone with the look for battle. Finally, the rotor blades where then ejected into some sort of a fan blade/shield weapon as it joined the left fist.
Megatron growled angrily at the sight of the new opponent. "For your interference, you must pay! Star Sabre!" And once again, Sonar, Jetstorm and Runway combined to form the legendary sword. As the robot engaged the rest of the Decepticons, the warlord then charged in with the sword, attempting to slice the new threat. But that was changed since he used Cyclonus as a shield and the helicopter Decepticon screamed in pain. Then he struck the warlord with a volley of laser shots from his Vulcan Cannon to his face, where he suffered the same fate as Starscream, and with a cracked optic.
Demolishor roared with rage as he powerlinked with Blackout and fired a barrage, causing the Autobot to deflect them back at him with his rotor shield, despite gaining a pathetic scratch on his left cheek. Next, Starscream tried to strike back with his wing sword, but missed as he accidentally hit Sideways on the chest, with the result of the motorcycle falling off a ledge and managing to grab a support without a second too soon. Then finally, the Autobot activated two curved wrist blades and sliced the seeker's sword into pieces.
For a moment, not one of the Decepticons moved after the onslaught of this battle. Then three words came out of the Autobot's mouth, as he calmly growled, "Now fuck off."
"RETREAT!" cried Megatron, as he and the rest of the Decepticon warriors warped back to base in the usual fashion. After departure, the Autobot placed his weapons away, and flew back to the hiding spot. As he arrived, he saw to his relief the two figures. "Are you two alright?"
Tomoyo looked up at her saviour's face. "Yes, we are, thanks to you."
"I am relieved that you are well despite your injuries," He then turned to the Minicon. "It's been a while, Sunstreaker. Are you okay as well?"
(Yep! If it wasn't for Tomoyo here, I would have turned corrupted.) she replied, and Tomoyo smiled as a result. "Sunstreaker - what a nice name to fit you for a Minicon. And I guess is sounds cool too!"
(Why thank you, Tomo-chan.) smiled the Minicon, just as the sound of rolling vehicles came in with a red semi-trailer, a medic SUV, a yellow sports car, and finally, an orange crane showing up, and the five children and three Minicons coming out. With a cry of 'TRANSFORM!' Optimus Prime, Red Alert, Hotshot and Smokescreen appeared in their place. The Comanche Transformer then looked towards the forces.
"I believe it has been a while. Don't worry, Tomoyo and Sunstreaker are safe and sound, right here."
A look of surprise came from Smokescreen. "Wipeout!"
"Wipeout?" asked the kids at the same time. Then they ran over to their friend, who was surprised to see them. "What are you doing here girl? Did you decide to go mountain climbing or something?" asked Carlos as he walked up.
"Very funny, Carlos. I wanted to try to spend some time by myself but I ran into this little Minicon there and gotten attacked by the Decepticons. Luckily, if it hasn't been for Wipeout, I would have been dead by now," She then introduced her Minicon partner. "And this is my new friend and Minicon partner, Sunstreaker. So, you know the Autobots, Decepticons and the Minicons?"
"Yep!" replied Rad. Alexis turned to the girl. "Oh yes, I haven't introduced the Autobots to you. Meet Smokescreen, Hotshot, Red Alert, and last but not least, Autobot Commander, Optimus Prime. And our Minicons, Highwire, Grindor and Sureshock."
The girl introduced herself as she politely bowed. "My name's Tomoyo, and I've been hearing many good things about you from Sunstreaker."
Even though of his faceplate, a smile formed from the Autobot Commander. "It's very nice to meet you, too, and Sunstreaker," He turned to Wipeout. "We have been expecting your arrival from Lord Galaxus, and I'm sure Scavenger would like to see you again."
"I stand ready for battle, sir," responded the new Autobot as he saluted Prime. "I apologise for the fight that just happened before, but I'm all set," Turning to Tomoyo, he added, "I'm pleased to have met you, Tomoyo."
"She is!" answered Billy and Fred at the same time.
"We're glad you can join the team, you three," smiled Red Alert, in addition to Hotshot saying, "You're still as cool as a cucumber as usual, Wipeout."
A smile formed on Tomoyo's face as she and a smiling Sunstreaker turned to each other, along with the welcome from the children. The Japanese girl has finally received her wish, and gained a new friend. Wipeout was also glad that he got the chance to return to the front lines. As a result, three new members have joined the heroic Autobots, as long as the Decepticons stayed out of the picture. But that was another story of Transformers Armada.
New human characters: Tomoyo
New Autobots: Wipeout
New Minicons: Sunstreaker
Autobot Identification
Name: WIPEOUT
Faction: AUTOBOT
Alternate Form: Cybertronian Comanche
Helicopter
Minicon Partner: TRAILBREAKER
Function: All-Rounder Assault
Commando
Quote: "I hear your orders, loud
and clear. Mission Accepted."
A cool and silent warrior born with a warrior's excellent abilities, WIPEOUT is created with a powerful combination of speed, determination, stealth, strength and defence. Disguised as a fully evolved Comanche Helicopter, he was able to take out many opponents, air, land and sea, practically no matter the terrain. For rumours, he became that warrior after the apparent 'death' of his former comrade, SHATTERBELT, during a retrieval mission. Ever since then, he hasn't fought in the front lines alongside the rest of the AUTOBOTS for sixty years, yet he still trained harder than ever. But now that the chance of redemption has come to him, will he be able to fight with his newfound skills, or will he take an agonising downfall?
Strength - 8.9
Intelligence - 9.3
Speed - 7.9
Endurance - 9.0
Rank - 9.0
Courage - 9.0
Fireblast - 8.5
Skill - 9.7
To be continued…
Author's note: Chapter 2 completed! So now you meet Tomoyo, Sunstreaker and Wipeout, the first new members! Please and review, with no flames!
