Transformers Robots in Disguise (RID): Endgame
By: Marik7410
The name: Deathstrike. I am a deathdealer. I make any form of deals to anyone, ranging from information to bounties. Once I make a deal with you, you can't void it. Once the deal is satisfied or void by me, my clients pay the price by giving up their lives. I do this to keep my rap sheet hidden. That way I have my way with everyone. I don't know much information about what is going on or how it got this way but one thing I know for sure, Empress is my creator. Using powers from Unicron and Primus, she created high class soldiers equipped for invasions. I did what she wanted for years. Me and my two brothers destroyed many planets by ourselves. Though this is what she wanted, Empress wasn't pleased. I was told that my actions were uncalled for and that if I kept doing this, it will lead me to my untimely demise. As a result she sent me to Sector M and sent my two brothers off somewhere else.
For solarcycles I stayed in that hellhole. I plotted my way to give Empress her just desert for throwing me in there. She even told me that I was one of the best soldiers she had and she treats me like shit. Of course I learned the hard way that getting out wasn't easy. So I hitched a ride on one of the guards and escaped. From then I was figuring out ways for me to boost my power to exceed Empress for total takeover. Then it occurred to me that Empress had use sparks to power herself up against the autobots. So if she can do it, why not me? I scanned the universe for the strongest spark for my collection but they were either sent to Sector M or Empress has them. But I did run into an incredible spark on Earth: Ultra Magnus. His spark contained something in it that make his spark very strong. In fact his spark was too much for me to handle if I stole the whole thing but only small portion gave me an ecstasy I never experienced before. That was a thrill but what amaze me were the fembot and that android. That one moment when I had them, something strange happened. Covered in a white light was this mysterious life form that laid waste to anything that was nearby. It was amazing. If I can find that life form, I can take its spark and the universe will be mine.
Instead I am fighting for power in Sector M. I defeated everyone and now I am up against the strongest of them all, Megatron. I have to beat him so I can move on with my quest. His spark is my ticket out of here. Once I'm out, Empress is good as dead. I'm not too worried about the Autobots since they want to get rid of Empress too. It doesn't matter who kills Empress first, as long the universe is in my hands, I win. Before all of that can happen, I have to escape.
Chapter 2
Escape
Location: Sector M
Ship: Nemesis II
Area: Bridge
"So you ruled the universe before I was even thought of. How nice," Deathstrike joked. "If you did, why Empress in charge?"
Megatron growled.
"Admit it. You're a joke. You couldn't beat the Autobots and you can't even beat Empress. What make you think you can beat me?"
"You're nothing but a child with big dream," Megatron replied.
"I'll show you a child," Deathstrike growled.
"Then bring it," Megatron egged.
Deathstrike moved in for a punch. Megatron leaned to the side and grabbed Deathstrike's arm. He used Deathstrike's momentum to throw him in the air. Megatron charged his Fusion Canon and fired it at Deathstrike. The blast struck Deathstrike and he struck the wall. Deathstrike lay on the ground motionless. "As you see Deathstrike, now you know why I am in charge of the Decepticons," Megatron said. "To me, you're nothing but a weak pathetic protoform. You remind me of Starscream expect you have the guts to go against me at my best and you lost."
Megatron went over to Deathstrike to inspect the damage. Deathstrike was laying face down. He kicked Deathstrike to turn him over but his foot went through him. "What?"
Deathstrike dropped from the ceiling above with his fist charged with electricity. Deathstrike landed in front of Megatron and delivered an uppercut. Megatron went up. Deathstrike followed up with a kick to the chest. Megatron flew to the bridge console and broke through them. Megatron lay on the ground then he saw Deathstrike leaping in the air and diving in with his foot extended. Megatron rolled out of the way and Deathstrike left a small hole where Megatron was. Megatron aimed his Fusion Canon at Deathstrike. Deathstrike came and kicked his arm away and the canon misfired. The blast broke through the window and into the sky. Deathstrike grabbed Megatron by his neck and hoist in the air. "Are you going to retreat like a coward you are?" Deathstrike teased.
"Why? I'm having fun. Plus I'm not going to lose to a flunky like you," Megatron laughed.
Deathstrike gave Megatron a kick on his left side. Megatron fell to the ground. Deathstrike walked up to Megatron. Megatron fired his Fusion Canon once more and Deathstrike fell to the ground. Megatron got up and rushed to the wall. He pushed a button and the wall flipped revealing weapons like blades, swords, daggers, and maces. Megatron picked up a sword. His left hand disappeared and an Energon Mace appeared. Deathstrike slowly rose to his feet. Deathstrike was scanning the bridge for Megatron. When he saw Megatron, Megatron had whacked him in the chest with the mace. Deathstrike's chest caved in. Deathstrike looked behind him and saw a wall full of guns. He picked up a rifle and fired multiple shots at Megatron. Megatron deflected the bullets with his sword. Deathstrike spent the ammunition on the rifle and discard it. He grabbed two semi-automatic pistols and resumed firing. Megatron fired his Fusion Canon again. Deathstrike flipped in the air to avoid the blast. Deathstrike reached the peak of his flip and started coming down. He brought down a long Energon Blade, ready to cut Megatron in half. Megatron used his sword to block the blade. The blade snapped in the sword in two and Megatron received a scar on his chest. Though the scar wasn't large, a small part of his spark was exposed. "Oooh, close but not close enough," Deathstrike smiled.
Megatron swung his mace over his head and swing it towards Deathstrike. The mace struck Deathstrike's right hand, rendering it useless. "Close but not close enough," Megatron teased.
Deathstrike was indeed mad. Deathstrike examined his right hand. It emitted sparks as he tried to move his fingers. "Care to try it again?" Deathstrike said.
Megatron swung his mace towards Deathstrike again. Deathstrike caught the chain and pulled Megatron in. Megatron was yanked towards Deathstrike. Deathstrike jammed his injured hand into Megatron's scar. A fragmented finger from Deathstrike's hand entered into Megatron's spark and started absorbing Megatron's spark energy. Megatron yelled in pain and pushed Deathstrike away. Deathstrike's right hand glowed as it started repairing itself. His right hand was completely repaired as if nothing happened to it before. Still holding the chain of Megatron's Energon Mace, Deathstrike pulled Megatron in again. Deathstrike's right hand retreated and a small energon blade appeared. "Well, well, well, I stole one of your tricks," Deathstrike smiled.
Deathstrike raised his blade and cut the mace from Megatron's arm. Then Deathstrike used what was left of the mace and smacked Megatron in the chest, widening the incision that was on his chest. Megatron was in pain but he was enjoying himself. "You should be honored," Megatron said.
"Why?" Deathstrike asked.
"The only bot that I enjoy of destroying was Optimus Prime. He was indeed an opponent. Though he seems passive but he was a vicious fighter," Megatron replied. "Take that as a complement."
"I'm flattered," Deathstrike said. Megatron fired his Fusion Canon multiple times at Deathstrike. Smoke bellowed inside the bridge. Deathstrike emerged slowly from the smoke and towards Megatron. Megatron was surprised. He fired his canon again. The blast bounced off of Deathstrike. Megatron fired several times. Each blast bounced off of Deathstrike. "I see why you rule this sector," Deathstrike said. "I would've died if I went in unprepared. Just by using these low level sparks, I kept you on your toes. Now I'm going to use the sparks of your strongest and use their power to destroy you."
A holographic projection of a tall Decepticon stood behind Deathstrike. "Tidal Wave?" Megatron said.
"His strength was impressive that's why I'm using it to protect myself," Deathstrike said. Deathstrike raised his arm and aim it at Megatron. A Fusion Canon materialized on his arm. "I bet you can figure out where I picked up this trick from?" Deathstrike smiled.
Deathstrike fired his Fusion Canon and Megatron moved out of the way. Deathstrike continued firing until Megatron was driven into a corner. "Ah, it's just like a predator closing in on his prey," Deathstrike sighed.
Megatron deployed a small blade into his hand and hid it from Deathstrike. Deathstrike inched closer to Megatron. Megatron held his blade in a throwing position. Megatron threw his blade and it slashed Deathstrike on his side. Then Megatron followed up with a blast of his Fusion Canon on that spot. Smoke came out from that spot as Deathstrike kneel over in pain. Megatron went up to Deathstrike and aimed his Fusion Canon at his head. Deathstrike reacted quickly by blowing Megatron's Fusion Canon with his own. Though Megatron was weaponless, he gave Deathstrike an uppercut. Deathstrike stood up and was losing his balance. Megatron landed a couple of punches to Deathstrike. Deathstrike found an opening and blocked Megatron's punch. Then he held his fist and landed a kick on Megatron's chest. Deathstrike released Megatron's fist and landed a punch in Megatron's abdomen. One of Deathstrike's clones appeared behind Megatron and tripped him. Megatron landed flat on his back. The clones and three others pinned Megatron down. Deathstrike jumped up in the air and charged his Fusion Canon. He was directly above Megatron. Megatron was pinned and couldn't do anything. He watched helplessly as Deathstrike came down. Deathstrike landed on Megatron and punched Megatron in the abdomen with the canon and fired. The blast blasted his abdomen completely off and it pierced down 4 floors. Megatron cried in pain as the blast destroyed part of him. Deathstrike got off of Megatron and grinned. "What wrong Megatron, you fallen and you can't get up?" Deathstrike mocked.
Megatron was in too much pain to even speak. "I know, I'll be speechless too if my spinal cord was destroyed," Deathstrike laughed. "How does it feel to lose to a 'protoform'? Feels pretty bad don't it?"
Megatron said nothing.
"Come on, say something. I didn't blow away your voice processor," Deathstrike teased.
Megatron growled.
"Well since I won the battle, I am entitled to collect my prize," Deathstrike said. Deathstrike took out a small container and held it near Megatron's spark chamber. He pushed a button and all the sparks Megatron possessed was extracted and placed inside the container, expect for Megatron's.
"Why didn't you kill me?" Megatron asked.
"I have my reasons," Deathstrike said. "Beside I'm willing to make a deal with you."
"What kind of deal?"
"If you give me information I want, I'll restore your body and I might upgrade you to Galvatron," Deathstrike offered. "Plus, I'll help you escape but you have to swear your loyalty to me."
"Never," Megatron refused.
"I guess you don't want your revenge on Empress," Deathstrike said. "Seeing how the mighty Empress dies slowly not by my hands but yours."
Megatron thought about it for a moment. "What do you want to know?" Megatron asked.
Shockblast and Sixshot snickered.
"Tell me everything about Empress," Deathstrike replied.
"I don't' know much about her but I know a lot about her brother Zed," Megatron said. "He is a deceptive one. He can make any cybertronian do whatever he wants."
"Even Empress' royal guards?" Deathstrike asked.
"With added power, he can," Megatron replied.
"Interesting," Deathstrike said.
"She also have a cousin named D. He is a headmaster. He has 5 jets that can combine to form a body. With D as the head, he can form Darkstar. As Darkstar he is not very strong but he is fast and has a lot of artillery."
"Impressive," Deathstrike said.
"But there is one other thing I heard recently but I can't confirm it," Megatron stated.
"What is it?" Deathstrike asked.
"From an unknown source, I heard that Zed's royal guards were destroyed with one strike," Megatron replied.
"One strike?" Deathstrike questioned.
"From what I heard it was monster that did it. Plus that same monster killed Zed. That's all I know," Megatron said.
"I see. Do you know where this attack occurred?" Deathstrike asked.
"I believed Planet HA 48," Megatron replied.
"Good. You fulfilled your end of the deal," Deathstrike said.
"Now do what you promised and make me into Galvatron," Megatron said.
"Before I do that, do you know any information on me?" Deathstrike wondered. He was fiddling with a small box in his hand.
"No," Megatron replied.
"Good. Do you know what a deathdealer is?" Deathstrike asked.
"Yes. I heard they are the last one you should mess with," Megatron replied.
"You're right," Deathstrike agreed. "The funny thing is I'm one of them."
"What!"
"Your contract is null and void. You do not possess anything for me that deem you worthy for saving," Deathstrike said. "Pleasure doing business with you Megs…" Deathstrike tossed the box over his shoulder and it landed near Megatron. "…don't worry, I'm giving you a present. I hope it give you a 'spark' towards your new life."
"You can't do this to me!" Megatron shouted.
Deathstrike, Shockblast and Sixshot left the bridge.
"You won't get away with this! You won't even leave this sector alive!"
Deathstrike and his crew left Nemesis II. They were a good distance from the ship. "Never trust a deathdealer," Deathstrike said.
"Do you know who I am!" Megatron shouted. Deathstrike took out a remote and flipped the cap.
"I am king of all Decepticons!" Megatron shouted. "I'm Megatron bitch!"
"Then this will be a bitch," Deathstrike said. He pushed the button and the ship exploded.
"Get rid of any witness. Keep what you want. You earned it," Deathstrike ordered.
Shockblast and Sixshot left to destroy any eyewitness.
"A good deathdealer leaves no trace of his presence thus leaving no track records," Deathstrike stated. "You're next Empress."
Location: Sector M gate
The guards were standing near the gate waiting for any 'brave' ones to get out. They were bored. The only moment that was exciting for them was when Deathstrike snuck into Sector M.
"Hey, do you think Deathstrike is alive now?"
"That punk? Hell no! If that punk manage to beat Megatron's lackeys, he's lucky."
"What if he beat Megatron?"
"I'll give him his props but he still can't beat us."
The gates opened slowly behind the guards but the guards didn't notice.
"I'll give you 3 mils if he manages to get out."
"5 says that he manage to beat us and gets away."
The guards laughed at the thought of Deathstrike escaping. Then the guards felt cold air brushing against their legs. They turned around and saw the gate opened. The guard stared into the darkness. "Hello, is someone there?" one of the guards asked.
Two red lights pierced the darkness. "It's Deathstrike. Deathstrike, you may be lucky to defeat Megatron but you won't get passed us."
Two darks hands extended from the gate and grabbed the guards. The guards were pulled in. The area fell silent. One of the guards screamed before three shots were heard then it fell dead silent. Shockblast and Sixshot emerged from the gate. "It's clear boss," Sixshot reported.
Deathstrike emerged from the gate with one of the guard's heads in his hand. "Let's pay a visit to Planet HA 48," Deathstrike said. All three of them reverted to their jet mode and left.
Location: Cybertron
Area: Empress' Office
Empress was staring out her window. Her door slid open as Blackhawk walked in. He kneeled in front of Empress' desk. "I have good news to report," Blackhawk said.
Empress said nothing.
"We got rid of the organics and the planet," Blackhawk reported.
Empress said nothing.
"Empress? Are you okay?" Blackhawk asked.
"I'm fine," Empress spoke.
Blackhawk noticed that Empress' voice was a little darker than usual.
"Are you sure? You don't sound okay," Blackhawk said.
Empress' chair swiveled and Empress faced Blackhawk. Blackhawk saw Empress' new look. "I'm just fine," Empress assured.
Blackhawk scanned the room and saw Lugnut missing. "Where's Lugnut?" Blackhawk asked.
"Oh, he's somewhere," Empress replied. The expression Empress used made Blackhawk to believe that she killed Lugnut.
"What did you do to him and who are you?" Blackhawk questioned.
"I'm Empress," Empress replied.
"This is not the Empress I know," Blackhawk said. "You've changed."
"It's for the better," Empress said. Empress got up from her chair and made her way towards Blackhawk.
"Get away. I don't want to hurt you," Blackhawk warned.
"Before I'll consider your warning but not now," Empress said.
Blackhawk was backed onto a wall. He took out his gun and aimed it at Empress.
"You wouldn't shoot your creator, would you?" Empress asked sweetly.
Blackhawk was indeed confused. He lowered his gun and was about to give in. A pair of arms emerged from the wall and restrained Blackhawk. Blackhawk struggled to get free but he couldn't get free. Blackhawk saw Empress hovering in front of him. "Relax, it won't hurt at all," Empress assured.
A head emerged from the wall and next to Blackhawk's head. "She converted me and I never felt better," the head spoke.
Blackhawk turned towards the voice and saw Lugnut's head. He had a different look. His optics was green and part of his face was fragmented. "Believe him," Empress said. A dark aura surrounded her hand and formed a spike. Empress touched Blackhawk's spark chamber and it opened. Blackhawk's spark was exposed. "Prepare to be reformatted," Empress smiled. Empress drove her spike inside Blackhawk's spark and injected a virus. Blackhawk screamed in pain as the virus slowly took over his spark and seeped into his system. "Don't be a baby," Empress said.
Lugnut released Blackhawk and he fell to his knees. Empress lowered herself to meet Blackhawk face-to-face. Blackhawk looked at Empress and tried to grab her. Due to the intensity of the pain, he couldn't. The screaming stopped and the room fell quiet. The guards on the outside were concerned and went inside to check things out. They saw Empress hovering near Blackhawk. "What happened here?" one of the guards asked.
Empress saw the guards and she wasn't pleased. "What were my orders?" Empress asked.
"We're suppose to stand guard at the door. We are allowed inside when Blackhawk and Lugnut leave your office for a mission."
"Yes and what did you do?" Empress asked.
"We stepped in when we're not supposes to."
"So what kind of punishment should I give you for disobeying my orders?" Empress asked.
"Desk duty?"
"No, clean-up duty but since you saw all of this, I can't let you leave out of here alive," Empress said.
"What are you saying?"
"Your services are no longer needed," Empress said. "You're fired and hereby terminated."
Empress held out her hand and it glowed. The guards screamed in pain as their chest begins to hurt. "Wait, we have some information for you."
"What is it?" Empress asked.
"We received an emergency message from Sector M stating that Deathstrike escaped and he's on the loose."
"Well since they failed, they are no longer useful," Empress said.
"But they are already dead. It was prerecorded just in case."
"Oh well," Empress said. Empress made a pulling action with her hand. The guard's chest started expanding. Soon the armor broke and their sparks were extracted. "Such loyalty," Empress sighed. She closed her hand and the sparks were destroyed. The guard's empty shells collapsed on the ground. "Blackhawk rise," Empress ordered.
Blackhawk complied and rose to his feet. His optics was green and part of his face was fragmented. "I need you to go get Starscream," Empress ordered and Blackhawk disappeared. "Lugnut, I need to increase security by my brother's room. No one is allowed in and I mean NO ONE! If someone fucks up and let someone in, hurt them then bring them to me so I can finish them off."
"Understood," Lugnut said and disappeared.
"I'm watching you Deathstrike," Empress whispered. "You're up to something and I want to know what it is."
Location: Space
Ship: Hyperion
Area: Deck 5
Wilson was helping T-Ai with the cleaning though none of it was his fault. He was still wondering how Empress was able to get inside T-Ai's mind and take control of her body. He was sweeping up the burnt metal from the ship when he felt a disturbance. Koji appeared next to him. "He escaped," Koji reported.
"Great," Wilson sighed.
"So what now?" Koji wondered.
"Find out what he's doing so I know if I need to speed up or not," Wilson replied.
"Are you sure this plan of yours will work?" Koji asked.
"Against Empress? I'm doubtful. But against Deathstrike, who know how much power he collected," Wilson replied.
"Please, make sure T-Ai is safe," Koji said.
"I know. I messed up before and I'm not going to make the same mistake this time," Wilson said. "It took me a little over 50 years to understand half of what Empress had told me."
"You know one thing for sure, she's afraid."
"Of what?" Wilson asked. "That little information can change everything. It can help us or have everyone view me as a threat."
"Don't think about it too much. You'll find out before you find her." Koji said and disappeared.
"My number one concern is why she is targeting Earth?" Wilson thought. "Whatever it is, I have to make sure that I am on top of my game and make sure that my project is completed before something bad happens."