Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers Armada, the characters and storyline; it belongs to the Hasbro and Takara Lines. The only characters I own are the ones that I made. This time, the story's set in the episode, 'Trust', so you can expect some familiar lines.
Heroes of Cybertron and Planet Earth
Chapter 3: The Return of Shatterbelt
RATTA-RATTA-RATTA-RATTA!
BOOM-BOOM-BOOM-BOOM!
That was the sound of flying lasers as Wipeout was in the training room, checking that his Vulcan Cannon was still in excellent working order, two days since his last battle. Most of the blasts struck the standard and the moving targets displayed in the room, while some of them scored many bullseyes. When that was done, his score came up, coming to the count of 99 out of 100. Then he proceeded to the Heavy Assault Target level, where he has to fight and take out a warship by destroying the weapons first, and then spotting the weak point on the ship. That wasn't difficult for him, yet he seems unsatisfied of that program.
That's the training schedule they arranged? He thought, as he then proceeded to the level settings of the menu. I wonder if modifications are allowed for this simulator? If the next one isn't decent, maybe I'll get Optimus's permission to upgrade it.
That would have sounded good, although he needed a better challenge. Back on Cybertron, the training seems much more intense, which is what he favoured when Shatterbelt was still alive. But he remembered the last time he was seen on a retrieval mission.
Shatterbelt…
Flashback 1 begins…
It happened on this fateful day, when they were sent to find a precious Energon jewel near the Cliffside shrine, on co-ordinates G33. This jewel held the salvation to restoring power to Cyber City when a massive, widespread blackout happened, and most of the Autobots were currently living in darkness. The only solution that came was that any two Autobots who were selected have automatically being volunteered to find the artefact.
In that case, that meant, on the lucky list, Wipeout and Shatterbelt were selected, as both of them dedicated themselves very hard on the training grounds of Cybertron. Training was never easy for the both of them, as time, went on, they were still good friends back then even thought they were a bit competitive.
Currently, the two were hiking up the mountain to their designated spot. There may the chance that the Decepticons would reach there first, but not without a fight. But there was a good conversation that was going on between the two.
"You're nervous, Wipeout? It's because I'm not, since I'm willing to take practically anything on!" And a huge grin came from Shatterbelt's face.
Chuckling, the other Autobot replied, "Good. But there's no need to get so exited so soon. And just remember, this is our first retrieval mission, you know. We always have to be prepared, anyway!"
The other warrior then responded, "You worry too much once again! Besides, remember our vow? If one of us is in trouble, we shall always be there for each other! It is not just ourselves, but we have to rely on each other!"
"Well, then, Shatterbelt. I just hope we gain some high ranks once we're done. Shall it be a promise for the sake of Cybertron?"
"A sworn promise more like!" and the two friends then cut each other's wounds so Energon flowed into their palms. Then they proceeded to shake their hands, in a promise they thought could never be broken.
But little did they know, it would be the last time they did this handshake…
Flashback 1 ends…For a moment he wanted to think more on this. But he then began to increase the level from level 45 to 55. When that was done, he pressed the start button to activate the stage as the room then materialised to the tropical jungle stage. But just as that happened, the alarm began to ring out again, causing him to pull out the Emergency Stop keycard.
Pathetic. Just when I was about to gain a better challenge, another mission comes again. Ah, well, I could do with a better challenge out there. If you were still alive Shatterbelt, what challenge will you suggest? He thought, as the practice was cancelled. Loading his weapons and doing his final check on them, the Autobot carefully and quickly made sure they were in 100 working condition.
Still thinking about the good moments with Shatterbelt, he then proceeded to the control room.
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"What are you trying to say?"
"S-sir, I was just saying that we shouldn't let the traitor walk away!"
"And why not!"
That, of course happened at the Decepticons' moon headquarters as the usual. It just so happens that a discussion was going on, currently about Scavenger's abrupt departure since giving away the second Skyboom Shield Minicon panel. And once again, Megatron was still in his foul mood again on his throne. Probably wound up having an overheated motherboard in the process.
"Megatron, don't you understand?" whined Starscream. "Scavenger's seen our base, he knows all about our operation, he'll reveal our position to the enemies!"
"Exactly what makes you think that?" asked Megatron, as he was probably starting to lose his cool already.
"He made a very hasty exit and gave no real reason for leaving us!"
Cyclonus then spoke next in the discussion. "Just because he's a no-good deserter doesn't mean he formed an alliance with the Autobots!"
"He's a bounty hunter!" added Demolishor. "He may have gone into combat somewhere else for all we know,"
"Starscream, watch yourself!" jeered the helicopter Decepticon. "If you keep running your processor on overdrive, well pretty soon, you won't be able to transform properly!" And he then cacked up with glee while watching the jet's reaction.
"Wherever Scavenger is now, let's just hope he gets what he deserves," replied Sideways in his normal cool tone.
"Yeah! If he did switch alliances the way you did Sideways, we'll take care of him, right? You know what I mean, Ha, Ha, Ha!"
There was a cold glint in the Motorcycle's optics. "No one double-crosses the Decepticons and gets away with it. And Scavenger will have to learn the lesson the hard way,"
Megatron then turned to the former Autobot next. "You're right. If we find him, I want you to bring me his head,"
Then a gruff voice spoke out from the darkness behind the four henchmen. "Not only will Scavenger's head be brought in, but add Wipeout's to the list considering what I've heard happened two days ago," and a figure then stepped out of the shadows.
He was a fully equipped earth-coloured warrior with a bit of a bulky design of what looked very much like a tank. But on both of his arms, two drill halves were equipped on them very much like combat gauntlets, as it became clear that it wasn't an artillery tank for his alternate form. Twin shoulder-mounted, tripled-barrelled mortar cannons were also on him as well. Then finally, his head appeared last, and it looked like a damaged mining helmet with a faceplate, and two red, glowing eyes appearing with hatred in them.
"Well, well, well," smiled Megatron, as the warrior bowed to him onto the floor. "What brings you here, Shatterbelt?"
"If it's any of your measly business, then I won't have to come here. Decepticon and Predacon elders Bludgeon and Cryotek sent me to assist you all on this fight, as long as I can get to fight my true opponent, the one responsible for my memory loss,"
A smile appeared on Megatron's face as he heard the warrior's words. "Ah. After six years, I'm vaguely impressed by your training," But his smile then faded. "But you better not fail me in destroying Wipeout into scrap after what he did,"
Shatterbelt then stood up. "It'll be my greatest pleasure to be in the high ranks. I'll show up until later," He sneered, causing Starscream to yell out in protest. "But Megatron, please let me…"
"SILENCE! I WASN'T TALKING TO YOU!" And you know the result after that. "I DO NOT NEED YOUR OPINIONS ANYMORE!" After his retaliation, the futuristic jet was wincing in both physical pain and humiliation. Then Sideways came up with something. "Megatron,"
"Yes, what is it, Sideways?"
"Perhaps if we're lucky, we may find Scavenger working behind the scenes with the Autobots as a spy for us. Now that would be a stroke of luck, wouldn't it? If, and when we find him, it would be a pleasure for me to perform the necessary interrogation, sir. After all, I just want to do my part for the Decepticons,"
On the right of Sideways, a hidden smirk appeared on Shatterbelt's face. I bet that pathetic two-wheeler wouldn't find garbage if it were surrounding him in an active car crusher. With my excellent skills, I won't have to worry even if Optimus Prime has the Star Sabre.
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The Minicon Klaxon was still blaring throughout the Autobot base, as practically nearly all of the troops were prepared for battle mobilisation. When Red Alert, Hotshot, Smokescreen and Wipeout arrived, they met up with Optimus, who was having a conversation with the kids, minus Billy and Fred, while Tomoyo happened to drop by during the talk about Scavenger. Yet the Autobot instructor hasn't shown up yet.
"We're all set, sir!" cried Smokescreen as the four warriors showed up, while Optimus commanded, "Good! Red Alert, lock onto the Minicon's coordinates,"
"I'm on it!"
That was when Smokescreen noticed something wrong, and then asked Hotshot, "Where in the world is Scavenger? He's your instructor, isn't he? I knew we shouldn't trust him,"
Wipeout then chose that moment to speak out. "The last I saw him, he was just waking up from his nap. Considering after what happened, I'm surprised he didn't wind up snoozing at the Decepticon Moon base,"
Then Scavenger showed up, with a sleepy look on his face. "YAWN! What's all that racket about?"
"We're moving out! What do you think?"
"Oh, good," he replied, as he was shrugging his shoulders. "I'm just in time, then,"
"You're late!" snapped Hotshot, which led to another comment from the Bulldozer Transformer. "Don't worry, we'll make it. Oh, by the way, remember to keep that leg up when you kick,"
"Pardon me?"
Smokescreen then growled, "You just stay close to us out there. If you ask me, I don't think you have what it takes to be an Autobot warrior!" And Scavenger then scratched his chin. "You think so? Very well, I'll stay behind and guard the base. I wouldn't want to get in your way or anything," Which led to a cry of surprise from the kids except Tomoyo, who was standing calmly by.
"That's a good idea! No argument here,"
"No Scavenger," commanded Optimus. "Come with us. We're going to need your help," And a cry of disappointment came from the orange crane Autobot. "Of course. As you wish, Optimus," replied Scavenger.
Then Carlos piped in, "Can we come along too?" But a grim look came onto Optimus's face. "I'm sorry kids, we can't take you along this time. The Decepticons have the Star Sabre now. It's bound to be a fierce battle,"
Disappointment then entered the boy's mind like a kid not getting the toy he/she wanted for Christmas. "Hey, it's for the best, Carlos!" responded Rad.
"I know, but someone's gotta keep an eye on Scavenger out there,"
"Don't have a meltdown! You can still do that from here, using Laserbeak!" smiled Alexis.
"Yeah, but it's not the same," grumbled Carlos. And Tomoyo placed her hand on Carlos's shoulder, patting it. "Hey, look onto the bright side! At least a new friend will join up with the ranks!"
Optimus then summoned out the orders. "Red Alert, I want you to hold down the fort!"
"Consider it done, Optimus!" Responded the medic. You know what's the next line.
"YAWN!"
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A snowy area is what awaited them as the five Autobots warped in onto the location of the Minicon. Although it is not as cold as the Antarctic when they first found Jetstorm, it was still freezing for a human being if he or she was trapped in a cave without any warmth like a fire. Mountains surrounded this area, and there was a deep ravine a few yards away, that even a Transformer fell in a long way. If Fortress Maximus were there, he probably would have fallen way less and couldn't fit into the gap, unless he fired his way in.
As many of the warriors transformed, Optimus then asked Wipeout, "Any sign of the Decepticons in this area?"
The Comanche helicopter then answered, "It would have been advisable to just notice before upon arrival, sir," and pointed out the direction just as Megatron then roared out, "Optimus Prime! Today's the day the Decepticons destroy the Autobots!"
"You're wrong again Megatron, and we're going to prove it!"
"And today you'll feel the power of the Autobot team!" shouted Smokescreen, in addition to Hotshot's "Let's do this!"
"Keep talking, you underdogs, victory will be mine today!" And as not to give a damn, the only responses from Scavenger and Wipeout were a loud yawn from the Autobot spy, and a deuce and evil eye from the commando.
As Rad, Carlos, Alexis, Tomoyo, and Red Alert watched on, the leader issued out his usual order. "Decepticons, prepare to attack! This is the end, Prime!"
Optimus then retorted, "If that's what you think, then I hope you brought backup, because you'll need it!"
"Enough talk! STAR SABRE!" And the warlord called forth the sword once again. "Your time has come!"
Optimus wasn't one without his counterattack. "OPTIMUS, SUPER MODE! TRANSFORM!" In response, he then transformed into his torso form as his trailer went inside out to become the lower portion of his body. Then they merged into his current strongest form, and after that, the battle was on, with Smokescreen verses Demolishor, Hotshot against Starscream, Scavenger fighting Cyclonus, which finally left for Wipeout to attack Sideways.
"Well, well, well," snickered the motorcycle, as he and the helicopter locked hands. "You still think you can take me on without our own allies doing it for you?"
"Humph. Maybe yes, or maybe no. It's your choice on that,"
"How about, no!" shouted Sideways, as he suddenly let go, trying to cause Wipeout to lose his balance so he can get a shot. But an idea was already formed in his processor. "Pathetic, the old 'loosen the slack trick'. One of the tricks I learnt to overcome!" And as he fell, he then executed two forward rolls in order to dodge around Sideways and his double laser shots. When the Decepticon looked around suddenly, he then screamed in pain as Wipeout then lashed out with his wrist blades, and then finished it with a Vulcan Cannon volley. As a result, that caused Sideways to retreat in vehicle mode.
"God," the Autobot glowered. "Can't I have a better challenge these days?" And he then decided to help either Hotshot or Smokescreen just as he saw Scavenger take out a powerlinked Cyclonus with his Dozer Cannon. Maybe I should just torture Cyclonus a bit. Maybe yes, or maybe not. As he then approached to a selected target, a sudden vibe then came in his direction. Thank goodness his training paid off, and he quickly moved just as a spinning drill was then fired in his direction.
With a sudden laugh, a voice then cried out, "You're pretty good in comparison to sixty stellar-cycles ago. But are you good enough for this?" And suddenly, a powerfully built warrior then appeared from a ridge above Wipeout. When the sun then cleared a bit, the Autobot then saw a face, a face that seems so familiar. For a moment, an expression then came in surprise and shock.
"Shatterbelt… I don't believe it… yet it's been a long time," But it changed when he suddenly saw a Decepticon insignia on each of his shoulders. "What is the meaning of this insignia?"
The warrior then spat onto the ground. "You fool. You didn't know? I was wondering if my so-called 'FRIEND' could give me some answers, the answers on what happened to me six years ago!"
"So. It seems that you one question you have to answer. How did you manage to cross over to the Decepticons?"
"You wanted to know… YOU WANTED TO KNOW! Well I'll tell you. Remember the time that we're been assigned to gain the Energon Crystal for Cyber City? This was how you betrayed me!"
Wipeout stood calmly as he said that. "I didn't remember a spark of betrayal that came within that mind on the day. You did remember a sworn promise back then, on that day? I suggested that we will reach the high ranks when we completed that mission, and do you remember?"
"THAT WAS A LIE!" the former Autobot roared. "DURING THE FIGHT, YOU PUSHED ME OVER THE RAVINE! AS A RESULT, I SUFFERED AMNESIA, AND I WANTED REVENGE ON YOU, WHO DESTROYED MY FORMER LIFE!"
"I know that you wanted your memory this badly, but that does not mean you could vent your revenge on any others that were closest to you by joining the Decepticons! Also, I wasn't the one to have betrayed you like that, after reinforcements arrived,"
The Decepticon couldn't take it anymore. "Shut up! That has nothing to do with your pathetic concerns! Get ready for Round 1, you traitor!"
The warrior then charged, and the next thing that happened, a clash of drills vs. blades began. On occasions, guns where then fired, as the kids and Red Alert then watched on during the fight. "Why is Shatterbelt so intent on destroying Wipeout, even though he wasn't the one to betray him?" asked Alexis in surprise.
Rad then answered, "Maybe Shatterbelt was probably used by the Decepticons or something sixty years ago,"
Carlos didn't look that pleased at the answer. "Well I bet Wipeout is going to answer a lot of questions when he gets back about Shatterbelt!"
"Not really," replied Red Alert. "Something must have gone wrong with Shatterbelt at that time after his fall. The Decepticons obviously must be using him as nothing more than a tool,"
"I thought you said you were going to keep an eye on Scavenger, Carlos?" asked Tomoyo, and she then pointed out at the screen. When she did, there was no sign of him, and most of the kids gasped in shock.
Back on the battlefield, Wipeout and Shatterbelt still fought on. "Give it up Wipeout! There's no way you pathetic Autobots will succeed, and besides, Prime's going to meet his grave!"
Inside, Wipeout then responded in silence. That's what you think, if you would have known the plan. But why did you have to make that accursed choice? Why Shatterbelt, did you decide to join the Decepticons?
Flashback 2 begins…
After many paths, the two young warriors made it to the shrine, which was near a deep ravine. Even though they were hindered by the dangers along the way, the Autobots were glad it was worth it so far. From the distance, the shrine nearly resembled a futuristic version of Shinto temple, if a human went there. The doors were also closed, as if it is the night watch was happening at that time. As the two warriors approached the site, the doors then opened automatically, and inside, a mechanical idol stood there. There was no sign of the jewel, however, yet the glow inside its stomach indicates that something valuable was inside it.
"To think that a relic so long ago would contain a jewel that may be the salvation to Cyber City," exclaimed Wipeout, as he and his companion stepped towards the shrine. But he then stopped. "But chances are, some of the dangers were a little too easy to overcome. Why would some of our training be wasted here?"
"I don't know," replied Shatterbelt. "But I'm glad to see we've made it up this far. Race you to the crystal!"
The other warrior then cried out, "Wait a second, it could be a trap or something!"
Shatterbelt then laughed slightly at that. "Oh come on. How bad would it be?" he chuckled, as he and a reluctant Wipeout then entered the shrine. But as soon as they entered, the doors suddenly closed on them, and the room was filled with darkness.
"Okay," shivered Shatterbelt nervously. "I see what you mean," And then, the lights suddenly went on, revealing the four Decepticon warriors.
"Is that the smell of two trained Autobots I detect, hmm?" taunted Megatron, as evil laughter from Cyclonus, Demolishor and Starscream echoed throughout the shrine. "It's quite interesting on how you two made it out so far, but you have reached the end of the line, I believe,"
"I suppose this is what you intended to do now that we reached the cave?" asked Wipeout, as he prepared himself.
Shatterbelt was also set up. "Look at their optics. Seems like Megafart and the boys definitely don't want us out alive even if we made it up this far to surrender,"
From that word, 'Megafart', that gotten him annoyed enough. "Enough! Let the survival of the fittest begin! DECEPTICONS ATTACK!" And all of the Decepticons opened out fire, and attacked the two Autobots.
A loud cry also rang out from the two. "LONG LIVE THE AUTOBOTS!" as they then charged at the Decepticons, their own weapons blazing. At the beginning of the fight, it started off with Wipeout vs. Cyclonus, while Shatterbelt fought against Starscream and Demolishor.
Apparently, the Decepticons were a bit tougher then they expected, and so the first thing Wipeout received was a strong roundhouse kick to the upper left arm. But he never succumbed to unconsciousness when he head butted the Decepticon maniac on the head, and then punched him in the stomach, finishing it off with an upward flip kick to the chin. Shatterbelt, however, was having tough time in a usual two-against one, like it was training all over again. Whereas he held his own against the two, he was pummelled at the same time, until Wipeout then joined into the fight, despite a damaged left arm.
Shatterbelt then hid in one of the structures; in which was shattered by one Demolishor's machine gun shots. In retaliation, he then activated his drills, and drove the Decepticon into a wall. While that was done, Starscream constantly continued missing Wipeout, and in his fight, he managed to get his sword stuck in another structure. For his finish, the Autobot then struck the seeker with his knee, and initiated a five-hit combo.
"That takes care of them," said Wipeout, as he then caught his breath and turned to Shatterbelt. "How are things for your point of view?"
"So far, so good. But I don't see Megafart anywhere else. You see him, Wipeout?"
"Nothing that I know of," he replied, as he then activated his search feature. Something tells me that Megatron must have hidden himself during the fight. Our damage currently is nothing too serious, but we have to be on watch, he thought. His friend was also on guard after that attack, but within the darkness, he didn't see the Decepticon leader hiding in the darkness. A sneer came onto the warlord's face, as he then fired.
That's when Wipeout then detected the shot even when Megatron fired. "SHATTERBELT, MOVE!" he screamed, as he then ran towards his friend, hoping he could reach him in time. Unfortunately, in the process of shoving Shatterbelt out of the way, he was then hit by the awesome power of the blast, which sent him crying out in pain as he flew through the wall and outside the shrine. There was no impalement however, but he was wincing from the blast like a human being pounded by a thrown fridge.
"WIPEOUT!" cried Shatterbelt, as he then rushed over to help his comrade, but unfortunately, the three Decepticon warriors were not as knocked out as they seemed to be, and he was soon restrained by Demolishor and Starscream, and continually punched in the stomach by Cyclonus. Then he wound up being en massed attacked on by the three.
The Decepticon warlord stepped over towards the fallen Wipeout with a look of satisfaction. "You were looking for this, hmm?" he smirked, as he then held a shining object that the Autobot automatically recognised. It was the Energon Crystal that he held in his hand. "It was amazing on how you came this far. But alas, I must thank Sabotage for this moment. And now, you puny Autobots shall be a thorn no longer in my side, and your disrespect makes me want to obliterate every one of your circuits into nothing but slag, even if I don't have Leader-1 with me,"
"Even if you have to destroy every single innocent Cybertronian to get what you want!" Wipeout demanded, as he coughed out Energon fluid. "Is that how you really want it, Megatron!"
"Why, yes, I suppose that is what I want it to be. And now to finish you off!" he growled, as then aimed his tank cannon at Wipeout and prepared to fire to kingdom come. From over in the shrine, Cyclonus then laughed in both glee and excitement. "Oh goody! I can't wait to see that loser Autobot blown to smithereens after what he's done just now!"
"But lord Megatron could have let us finish drill boy here," protested Demolishor, as he held the warrior by the neck.
"Haven't you heard anything Demolishor?" glowered Starscream, as he returned after retrieving his fallen sword. "Megatron told us that we can take out a target out of the two, and that's… hey, where's Shatterbelt?"
Demolishor, who placed the body on the ground, was about to tell the other two when suddenly, a fist then knocked him out cold this time. It turns out that he wasn't as knocked out as the Decepticons predicted, and the enraged Autobot then fired on the two.
"I told you," he snarled as he came back to consciousness. "We came too far just to get our butts kicked by the likes of overgrown nimrods like you!" And as the two Decepticons this time got stunned, Shatterbelt then saw the situation in horror. For a moment, time seemed to stop as the thought appeared. Our promise… I was the one to suggest that promise to you on our way. Even when we were young, we protected each other for many years in from our birth, by Primus! And before, you just saved me just now, but cannot let this go to waste if you were destroyed. I will return the favour, my comrade.
"Goodbye," sneered Megatron in a cool manner and the cannon was charged at ready. Wipeout already braced himself for the impact as Megatron laughed out his cruel laughter, but he never felt it as the Decepticon suddenly roared out a cry of pain as Shatterbelt then jump kicked to the side, and the shot only hit a cliff a few yards from the ravine. But that also allowed him to drop the crystal by accident, and with glee, the Autobot caught it in his outstretched hand, and tossed it to Wipeout. That did not go unnoticed, however, and Megatron then fired a much more powerful shot at Shatterbelt, as he then was sent screaming and sliding on the ground. In the process, his right arm was blown off it's joint.
Shakily, Wipeout then stood up just as he noticed Shatterbelt's look. A pain that he recognised it too well. A look of death was in his optics.
"Leave me here, and run, Wipeout," groaned the warrior. "I'll deal with those bastards, one way or the other,"
"No, Shatterbelt! I won't leave you like this! I have more health!"
"Idiot! At least you have enough health to start running back to Cyber City! This is my payback for you after you saved me, that's all, and my fight! One that I'm willing to throw my life for a death of honour!"
For a moment silence passed by in seconds, as Wipeout then stood still at the thought of the repayment that his comrade has given him. The thought of his close friend, sacrificing his own life to save Cyber City for him almost seems horrific to be true. But if it was a honourable death he wanted, then it was one wish he truly wanted. Reluctantly, he then nodded. "I understand. If I died running, I will be glad to join you as one in the Matrix, Shatterbelt. So when shall I run?"
"Now would be a good time," came the reply, and as he said that, Megatron then fired his blast. And as Wipeout then watched as if time slowed down, he saw the blast hit his friend… the look as he was pounded… and the fall as he then plunged off the ravine… and the shards of metal the rained from the blast…
"SHATTERBELT!" screamed Wipeout, as he then saw the scene in horror.
"Don't worry about me! Save Cyber City for mine and Primus' sake!" was his final words, as he vanished into the darkness, with a smile of his face. After what looked like three seconds has passed, the warrior then started running back as fast his legs could take him, even when Megatron shouted his orders. With his spark pounding, he still ran with newfound energy even when he was hit. All the while, his processor was ticking in light speed. Please, by Primus, get me back to Cyber City whether you are, god dammit! That was his cry when he then ran across a metallic bridge that led back to Cyber City. Unfortunately, the Decepticons then destroyed the bridge, and just as the impact happened, all that remained was the Autobot hanging by one hand on the other side of ravine face, with the Energon Crystal in the other, even when he was battered, burnt, and bruised. The trouble is, that Demolishor's gun barrels now targeted Wipeout.
The grin then appeared on Demolishor's face as he was prepared to fire at the downed Autobot. "Time's up for you!" he sneered in peak satisfaction. But just as the warrior braced himself, a huge storm of firepower then rained down onto the Decepticon army. Another blast then hit the Decepticon, as Rana then pulled Wipeout to the safety of the cliff just as Optimus Prime and co. charged in, and the Decepticons retreated from the group.
Optimus just placed his rifle away when he noticed Wipeout's look of chagrin. "Wipeout, what happened?"
"I… g-g-got the crystal but… I'm sorry… I lost… S-S-Shatterbelt…" And the Autobot then collapsed in sadness and pain, while the rest of them were in shock. Even though they succeeded in obtaining the crystal, a comrade was lost in the battle. It was only until later that the details were explained after Wipeout recovered, a few days later.
Flashback 2 ends…
"It is so simple, getting what I want," sneered Shatterbelt as he fired from a nearby rock formation. "Basically, after what happened to me in the past, there's no need for the old Shatterbelt to be in control. Besides, I am superior to the old and even pound you to bits!"
"Seems like you're inferior to me in any way, or the other," growled the Autobot discreetly, and this time, he tried a manoeuvre that possibly the new Shatterbelt could not possibly avoid. In that other case, when they then locked their weapons together, Wipeout then tripped the Decepticon over, and the initiated a much more powerful ten hit combo for a finish. Or so he thought, as he was then unaware of a plan cooked up in Shatterbelt's processor.
"So then. It may seem that the new you hasn't changed much after sixty years. Are you sure that's how you're… 'improved'?" he asked in sarcasm.
But a grin then appeared on Shatterbelt's face, as a sign then popped up. "You think so, hmm? But one more trick comes into my mind now for power," As he said that, a loud yell then erupted from his mouth. "MOVOR - POWERLINK!"
A rumbling sound in resemblance of an earthquake then happened. As it did, a sound of treads then arose, as a heavily armoured tank equipped with a laser drill then appeared, and the fused with the Decepticon as ordered. Then his teeth shone out evilly, as he then prepared himself with his newfound power. "Your taste of your own medicine, coming right at you!" And with a shock of surprise, Wipeout was then forced to avoid any punches that headed in his direction. But while avoiding it, Shatterbelt's laser cannons then transformed, as quad drill like cannons then appeared, two on each shoulder, and fired at full force at the Autobot. With a finish, Shatterbelt then did a roundhouse kick to the stomach, and in result, Wipeout then fell off the ledge, and into the snow below.
Cursing for his naiveness, Wipeout then attempted to stand up from his predicament, but only to find himself facing the barrels of the enemy once again, like from six years ago. A look of disappointment then appeared as this time, he was facing certain death from a former comrade who has turned evil.
Shatterbelt then licked the inside of his faceplate with a hint of satisfaction. "Once I find my prey, escape is hardly possible now. Revenge is so sweet,"
For now, it seem that there was no escape now, just as the former Autobot said. Only two words were left in his processor at that stage.
"Oh fuck…"
New Decepticons: Shatterbelt
New Minicons: Movor
Decepticon Identification
Name: SHATTERBELT
Faction: DECEPTICON
Alternate Form: Drilling
Mole Tank
Minicon Partner: MOVOR
Function: Land/Underground
Warrior
Quote: "This world
crumbles underground!"
The former friend of WIPEOUT, SHATTERBELT has turned evil due to amnesia after he fell off a ravine, sacrificing himself to save the helicopter. As a result, he underwent a terrible personality change from AUTOBOT to DECEPTICON. Although his strength and intelligence has become stronger, he became arrogant and destructive at the same time, becoming obsessed in world conquest and thinking that WIPEOUT was the one responsible for his memory loss. He is quite hot headed, and always enjoys an excellent battle. Believing that defeating the AUTOBOTS will gain his memory back, SHATTERBELT will stop at nothing to please MEGATRON and gain his reward. But will his arrogance and brutality blind his ability to achieve his goal, or will his old life return with prosperity?
Strength - 8.0
Intelligence - 7.5
Speed - 7.0
Endurance - 9.0
Rank - 6.0
Courage - 9.0
Fireblast - 7.9
Skill - 8.0
To be continued…
Author's note: My first cliffhanger, Chapter 3, is completed, for now! God. WHAT THE FRIGGIN' HECK IS WRONG WITH VOICE ACTING IN AMERICA THESE DAYS? CORRECT THE MISTAKES DAMMIT, EVEN THE JAPANESE HAVE BETTER CORRECTION THAN THEY HAVE ON ARMADA! No offence to them however.
Now that that's done for now, Chapter 4 shall be on it's way now! Although it could take a while since school is coming soon, along with some preparation for Year 11 this year. For now, I wish you a happy new year! (Although it's Chinese New Year in my point of view.) Please, read and review! Jya ne! Final Genesis signing out for now!
