CHAPTER2 : DEVESTATION AND HOPE ( PART2)
After their mission of destroying planet earth had failed , the Decepticons headed back to Cybertron. Leaving the Autobot team defeated and lost without a leader. None took the incident as bad as Hotshot .
He realized his mistake soon enough , and gathered his strength to be a temporary leader . He raised the Autobots' morale to make the finishing touches on the Axalon.
" Okay, we're gonna follow the Decepticons back to planet Cybertron and liberate the last of the Mini-Cons. The Decepticon might win the battle , but we will not allow them to win the war. " Hotshot issued his first order as the new leader .
" Yeah! Let's do it! Right on!" Hoist voiced his support.
"Too bad Optimus isn't here, 'cause I know he'd love to be apart of this mission. Our teamwork would make him really proud." A smiled formed across Red Alert 's synthesizers. He was proud that his comrade grown so much during his stay on planet earth.
" And with a leader like Hot Shot to guide us, I guarantee we'll be going all the way. We can't be beat."
Scavanger suddenly extended his fist to the autobots for a fist slap.
" We're all in this together now, so let's complete this mission in honour of Optimus Prime." surprisingly , the usually antisocial Blurr was the first to join Scavanger for a fist slap
" ONE FOR ALL!"
" AND ALL FOR ONE !"
The autobots slapped fist , just as they did long ago with Optimus. Only this time , sadly , he was not around to join in the ritual
We certainly didn't want to miss all the action when the Axalon was completed … even there was a slim chance the Autobots will agree on bringing us along to Cybertron . I took my chances and packed up for the journey right away. I bought a scrapbook , ready to fill it with the adventures I was going to have in outer space . I also bought some new clothing for the journey . I tidied up my backpack , excited to leave a home that never care about me.
If only the Autobots knew how much this mission meant personally to me…
I wanted to protect the minicons . I wanted to help the Autobots just as they helped us protect planet earth. As I changed my clothes and looked at myself in the mirror , I noticed the ugly scar across my right upper arm.
Ive never worn anything sleeveless as long as i could remember, and i am forced to cover myself up most of the time.
I have a strong feeling this journey will provide the the answer to my strange birthmark .
I opened the drawer of my study table , not forgetting to bring my most prized possession along with me. The mars rock was ever so beautiful. i hugged it tightly before placing it in my pocket.
Not a day past that i did not think of him. There was a slim chance I would ever meet him again on this journey. Every night I pray to God to give me that special chance. I love him. Even though i was prepared for the chance he never did love me in return, there was a question i need to ask him, badly...
I didn't have a real family , so I would never know how my friends got their permission to go on this journey. For me , it was a lucky break . Well… at least I thought my luck was just about to end right there when Hotshot forbid us to follow them on their journey.
" No way. This mission is far too dangerous. And it's in your best interests to stay put here on Earth." Hotshot remained emotionless as he denied our request to follow the autobots on their journey
" We understand that, Hot Shot, but we've decided that we have to fight alongside the ones who saved our planet from destruction. And now you need us even more to help look after the Mini-Cons. We're gonna see this battle through to the end, and do whatever it takes to win." Rad boldly stated the reason that they should be allowed on this voyage.
Sureshock , Grindor and Highwire - the minicons that were so close us for so long , were touched by Rad's word .They took action and combined to form Perceptor. He let lose a barrage of sonar , and soon minicons were flooding the whole Axalon command centre and bridge , stopping the autobots from taking off !
" Bro, what's happening with the Mini-Cons?" Sideswipe questioned Hotshot as the usually placid minicons were running riot all over the ship.
"Would someone PLEASE explain the situation? We need a translator here, because the Mini-Cons are taking over the bridge." Red Alert came out of the Axalon , irritated that he was unable to run a last minute check on the ship with the minicons striking at the autobots.
"We'll never be able to lift-off with them clowning around all over the place."
Jetfire tried to discipline the minicons that blocked the Axalon bridge , but the minicons eyes glowed red in anger , forcing him to take a step back and apologize
"Okay, okay, I didn't mean to call you clowns."
" Humans come with us." Suddenly , Perceptor talked for the first time , causing everyone to gasp in surprise. His request prompted the autobots to have a serious discussion of us along with them.
It was chaos unleashed
"If we can't protect the kids, how are we supposed to expect to protect the universe?" Jetfire voiced out his opinion .
"Yeah, I agree." Hoist sounded his support.
"It's your call, Hot Shot. But you've gotta put an end to this mutiny" Blurr turned to Hotshot for his final opinion as a leader .
"What do we do now... captain?" Scavanger joined in , and soon every autobot had their optics fixed on Hotshot for an answer.
"I don't know. " was all Hotshot can reply them as he hung his head low in shame. He was a new leader, and he HATED decision making .
The minicons were annoyed by Hotshot's indecisive behavior , they let out a LOUD whistle , forcing him and all the autobot to cover their audio receptor
"All right, already! I've changed my mind, the kids can come along. Now would you stop that irritating whistle?"
Only when Hotshot reached a decision , did the minicons stopped whistling .
They did it . The minicons did it .They had helped us, and as farfetched as my dream was , it was about to become a reality.
" Yes, we're going! We're actually going! "
"No fair! How come you guys get to go? Come on! You gotta hold up! Please!"Suddenly , Billy and Fred came pouring in. Each carrying a HUGE sack of luggage.
" Well, Hot Shot?" Red Alert asked . He knew those two STILL need permission to board the spaceship.
" Yeah, like I have a choice. "Hotshot cringed , and shook his head in dismay .
Seeing all these minicons running around during their friendly rioting reminded me of how Starscream led the autobot team on a daring rescue to liberate them from the Decepticons on his first autobot mission. They certainly wouldn't be happy and running free like they did without his help. I was so confused about everything. Why did he have to go after being such a capable autobot ?
Luckily , those little guys helped me forget my dilemma momentarily . They certainly had a way to get what they wanted. In the end , the Autobots were even forced to make minor adjustment to their ship just to cater for our… human needs.
" So… what is this for ? To be filled with some soft squidgy thing ?" Hotshot asked Carlos as he effortlessly wielded the steel frames for the beds . For him , It was like working on some miniature doll house . He modeled three single beds and a double decker, which he carefully placed in 3 partitions he created in the spaceship.
Just as Carlos was directing Hotshot , Sideswipe and I were back . I felt he was the most easy to cajole out on a shopping spree, and the bots were gracious to give me a couple hundred bucks for what could be , my last shopping on planet earth for a very long while .
THe minicons chip in , unloading mattresses ,tables , table lamps and the dressing table off sideswipe.
"It's a bed ...we humans sleep, or recharge on it..." Carlos started to explain to Hotshot before he blinked at disbelief when the dressing table was unloaded
" ...and Alexis… What the heck! A dressing table for space travel?"
"Women needs . Guys wouldn't understand it." I replied and shot a playful wink at a dumbfounded Carlos.
Meanwhile , Scavenger was taking care of the miniature water tank and sink , and Hoist was taking care of the toilet .They were obviously fascinated by our need for hygiene
" Let me get this straight , you are telling us to hook this end to your oxygen reserve , and the other end to outer space so you can collect… hydrogen ?" Scavanger questioned Rad as he fiddled with the water tank's connection to the sink
" Exactly …that creates water. We humans need water as much as oxygen" Rad held up a pipe for him to be weld onto the water tank.
" Okay , so you need H20 for washing your armor almost everyday , and at least eight glasses a day to gulp right down your synthesizers ?Wouldn't you rust ?"
" And you are telling me to connect this thing to another tube that leads straight to outer space because you excrete… what ? _" came a question from afar . It was Hoist , connecting the toilet to the exhaust of the space ship
Rad couldn't help but roll on the floor and laugh his heads off at the Autobots' questions
At another corner of the Axalon in Red Alert's laboratory, Fred took care of what he assume he and the other human allies needed MOST during space travel. He present Red Alert with a few samples of his favourite food , including burgers , fried chickens , chocolates and fries .
" The good news is …as a chemical and biological expert , I am able to synthesize stuff like these during space travel . The compounds are pretty basic" Red Alert had a close look at the food samples and started to run some basic test on them.
"YEEEE… H_" the thought of delicious fast food during space travel sent Fred on a happy frenzy
" The bad news is … they will be tasteless, and something like this " Red Alert broke up Fred's excitement as he completed a successful synthesis. He showed Fred a purple cube and the food we were supposed to be eating EVERYDAY during their space travel .
" But don't worry… they will still fill you up and act like the real deal"
He continued explaining , but Fred was not listening . He already fainted at the sight of the cube .
After all those minor setbacks… we were READY for takeoff!
" Opening flood valves!" At Sideswipe's command , the water from the nearby river flooded the chamber where the Axalon rested.
"Activating launch gates, now!" Sideswipe commanded as he pressed another panel.
"Launch Autobot Axalon now! Let's do this!" Hotshot nodded. Once the Axalon was fully submerged in water , a huge gate opened , leading the spaceship to a tunnel which connects to the river nearby the Autobot base
"Preparing to surface ship" Sideswipe stated as the Axalon surfaced . It hovered momentarily above the river before it tore towards the sky .
" Gravity seperation, sir."Sideswipe updated the status of the Axalon as it burst out of the earth's afmosphere .
We ran towards the deck of the Axalon . We wouldn't want to miss witnessing something they could only dream of since they were little children…
" Aww! Too cool!" Carlos yelled in excitement
" So Awsome ! " I couldn't help but gasp at the sight of planet earth seen from outer space.
" Well, I never thought it would happen. And to be honest, I almost feel like I'm dreaming!" Rad , whose father was an astrologer,wish that he could be with him that very moment.
Looking on from aboard the Autobot's Axalon spaceship, Earth seems so beautiful, yet so fragile. It glimmers like a jewel. I promised I will return someday , and perhaps, just perhaps - with the answers my heart is yearning to seek.
TO BE CONTINUED ...
Ill upload more if i get enough rnr for this transformer mosaic. Actually... the whole fic is completed, I just havent had the time to convert them from movie script into story format :).
IN the next chapter:
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Starscream's optic flickered, stirred by the strange , sweet music that was playing behind him. He discovered he was sniffing a bouquet of ... earth flowers?
He was in a big hall . It seemed sacred, judging by the murals drawn on the ceilings and walls. He looked around , and saw the cross behind him . It was a familiar religious symbol to the humans .
He knew he was in a church ... but how could all that be possible ?
He was surrounded by a lot of spectators – to be exact,organic spectators . They were all standing up from their seats and clapping their hand as they cheered for him. He wondered why they were doing so, and what the slag was he doing with those silly earth flowers , standing in the middle of a beautiful stage?
Worst , to his horror , he discovered even though he was still himself , he had shrunk from thirty foot plus transformer to a minicon's size.
There was a strangely clothed human just beside him , holding some sort of holy doctrine like the legendry covenant of Primus .
Suddenly ,SHE emerged like an angel at the opposite end of the hall. He could have sworn his whole body melted to liquid metal just by the sight of her…
" Alexis?"...
