Ch. 3
Looming Crisis
The Autobots drove straight thought the underbrush of the forest back to FernGully, with Ariel and her friends still inside Powerglide. When the Autobots were getting close FernGully many of the fairies gathered near the bushes to see what was happening. When the Autobots came out of the undergrowth the fairies all flew into the tree and bushes. Ultra Magnus was the first to come out of the brush. Pips jumped out of Powerglide and flew in behind him. "It's alright guys, they're not here to hurt anybody" he said. After hoping out of Powerglide Ariel, Batty and the Beetle Boys landed next to Pips. They were then followed by the rest of the Autobots. "Thanks for gettin' back here so fast" Pips said to the Autobots. "Now tell us who all of you are" he requested. "You've got some splanin' to do" Batty said "Sure thing" Ultra Magnus said "Autobots transform!" They all changed into large robots before the eyes of all the fairies of FernGully. Ariel noticed a large Boom-Box flying out of the Corvette. "I'm Ultra Magnus, second in-command of the Autobots" Magnus said. The Autobots then began introducing themselves "Tracks." Smokescreen ." "Kup." "I'm Brawn." "Powerglide." "I'mBlurrthefastestAutobotandnoboadygetsthejobdonebetterthanmee,nobody,nobody,nobody." "BANG, BOOM, I'm Warpath." "Cosmos." "Howdy, I'm Inferno." "Red Alert ." " Sideswipe." Sunstreaker" "Hey wassup I'm Blaster and I'm gonna be blastin' tunes at ya from all over this big blue planet!" Everybody was amazed by what all the Autobots had done. "You guys have pretty nice here" Smokescreen said. "Yeah, Beachcomber probably love to spend the rest of life here" Sunstreaker added. The fairies just kept on staring at all of the Autobots with shocked looks on their faces murmuring to each other, including Ariel and her friends. Two young female fairies flew up to the Autobots to talk to them. They were Crysta's two sisters, Persephone and Athena. They were both like Crysta in personality: curious, spunky, active, and fun loving. They also both cared very deeply for Batty and saw him more as a member of their family, just like their sister. Persephone was the first to approach Ultra Magnus. "Why are all of you and do you know what happened to my sister?" She asked. "We're because of Princess Ariel" Magnus replied while pointing at Ariel. Ariel than flew up to Magnus. "But, what do I have to do with all of this?" She asked. "I'll explain" Magnus answered "As you may know, you have been somehow placed into this dimension" Magnus said. "But, how did she manage to get here?" Athena asked. "She was sent here by a magic spell placed on her and your friend Crysta" Red Alert answered. "The spell was cast by her Arch-Enemy: Ursula the Sea Witch" Magnus added.
Ariel was shocked and not to surprised at the same time. "I shoulda guessed Ursula had something to with this" she said. "But she had help with the spell" Kup added. "Who helped her?" Ariel asked. "Our arch-nemesis: Megatron." Magnus grimly said. "Those giant bugs that attacked you back in the forest were Decepticons, Megatron's minions" Sideswipe added. "But, why did Megatron and Ursula send me here?" Ariel asked. "Because both you and Crysta are the protectors of your worlds" Magnus answered. "Megatron knew that by sending you both to different worlds you wouldn't be able to protect them and he would succeed in his plan to conquer and enslave both worlds with help from the evil beings who live there."
Just then Brawn and Warpath herd some rustling coming from the bushes behind them. "Hey Ultra Magnus, we can hear something comin'" Brawn said. "So we better WHAM BANG do something" Warpath said. "I fly up there and see what it is" Batty said. He then took of into the trees to see what was coming. After a few minutes he returned. "I saw what it was and your not gonna believe what it is" he said excitedly. Then through the underbrush came: a team of rescue vehicles (the Protectobots), a group of unique vehicles (the Technobots), a Motorcycle (Wreck-Gar), a jet (Broadside), a helicopter (Sandstorm), A spaceship (Devcon), a group of small cars (the Throttlebots), two futuristic cars (Firstar and Moonracer), and a Dune Buggy (Beachcomber). "Good they all made it" Magnus said.
They too were all Autobots, before the vehicles transformed somebody stepped out of the police cruiser. "Hey guys, long time no see" the person said. Everybody was happy to see who it was. "ZAK!" Persephone and Athena said excitedly. They both flew over and both gave him a hug. Batty then came up behind them and body slammed the three of them so hard they all went flying into the bushes. "I never thought I'd ever see you again, you crazy human" Batty said with a happy voice. "It's good to see you to Batty" Zak said. Zak then walked over to Ariel.
"So, you're the princess I've been hearing so much about" he said. "I'm Zak." Ariel just stood there in absolute shock; she had never been this close to a human before. "I'm Ariel" she said in a nervous voice. Zak then put his hand on Ariel's shoulder "I know how you feel, when I first saw a fairy I was completely in shock to" he said. "Same thing happened with everybody hear" Batty added. "No one in FernGully had ever seen a bat like me before. Zak then walked over to Blaster.
"Hey Blaster, do you think you can set us up with some good tunes?" He asked. "No problem little buddy" he answered. "Alright fairies, get ready for some of the best music you'll ever hear in your life." Blaster then changed into boom box mode and stared playing "Funky Town." Everyone then started to dance to the music, even Ultra Magnus and Red Alert, unaware that they were all being watched by that little weasel of a bird Laserbeak.
Meanwhile….
The Autobots were just nearing the palace gates when everyone near by started to follow them to the castle. "I don't think I've ever seen this many fish tails in my life" Cilffjumper said to Seaspray. "I like it, it reminds me of Alana and her friends" Seaspray responded. "How does remind you of me?" Alana asked him. "It's a long story, I'll tell ya later" Seaspray answered. "When we reach the thrown room I must speak with your father immediately" Optimus said to Aquata. "Uh-oh" Sebastian said. "What is it little fella?" Trailbreaker asked him. "I just remembered, de king is gone and won't be back for several weeks" he answered." "Well that's gonna complicate things" Wheeljack said. "Don't worry" Attina said. "While my father is away, I'm in charge."
When they all reached the throne room the mermaids took seats around the throne so they could listen to Optimus. "So why are you guys here?" Andrina asked. "Because, your world is in grave danger of being attacked" Optimus answered. "But why am I here?" Crysta asked. "As you know, your true home is FernGully" Optimus said. "You were transported to this world by Ursula the Sea-Witch." Sebastian gasped. "I knew dat crazy sea-witch was involved with dis somehow" he said.
"To make matters worse" Prowl said. "She was assisted by Megatron and the Decepticons." The entire group was stunned about what they had just heard. "She also received help from the evil sprit Hexxus" Hound said. "HEXXUS!" Crysta said in shock "But the fairies and I imprisoned him in a tree." Prime put his hand on Crysta's shoulder. "Megatron and Ursula found a way to free him without cutting down the tree." He said. "He needs both of them to complete is ultimate goal." "If Megatron succeeds, he'll use the combine strength from his buddies and the Decepticreeps to conquer both worlds and enslave all mer-people and fairies" Jazz said.
Just everyone a loud engine sounding noise start coming from outside some ways away. Everyone went outside the city to see what it was. "Windcharger, swim up and see if you can see what's coming" Optimus said. "No problem" he said. Windcharger then swam up a little ways and looked off into the distance. "Prime, we got big problem!" He said. What da see old buddy" Ironhide shouted. "It's the Stunticons" he responded back.
Just then a large purple and black truck with four cars behind it came flying over the rocks and started driving around the group. "Who are they?" Crysta asked. "The Stunticons" Bumblebee answered. "Motormaster, Dead End, Dragstirp, Breakdown, and Wildrider." The group of cars then broke off and from their circle and changed into robot mode.
"Well look who's here" Mototmaster said. "It's my buddies Optimus Prime, the Autobots, and some cute mermaids." "What do want Motormaster?" Prime said back to him. "We ain't tellin' you or junkyard rejects Prime" Dragstrip said. "I say we finish the job right now" Wildrider shouted. "Autobots, scatter!" Prime said 'We need to keep them away from the city" "You heard the boss, let's split up guys" Ironhide shouted. The Autobots then split-up into seven small groups.
The five psychotic five vehicles then began to chase after the small groups. The four cars chased after Triton's daughters, while Mototmaster zeroed on Prime, Ironhide, and Crysta. "Why do you think he's chasing after us?" Crysta asked Ironhide. "You got me" he answered. "Motorbrain probably just wants Prime for himself." After meeting up with everyone else, Optimus charged directly at Mototmaster. "Prime, what are you doing?" Ratchet shouted. "You won't last 30 seconds against that psychopathic Deceptigoon." "It's a chance I'm willing to take" he responded back. Just then, the four other Stunticons came out of nowhere and merged with Mototmaster. "What is that thing?" Arista said in a terrified voice. "Menasor" Mirage answered. "The combined form of the five Stunticons."
The mermaids and Autobots were cornered by the lumbering monster. "MENASOR CRUSH AUTOBOTS AND TINY MERMAIDS" he roared. Just before he could slice them with his ionizing sword, a barrage of lasers knocked it out of his hand. "Face me if you dare Menasor" a voice shouted. Out of the sky came a Space shuttle and a large rocket.
The two ships began to transform in mid-air, the shuttle changed into a large dinosaur while a group of Autobots (including a group of dinosaurs) came pouring out of it firing at monstrous behemoth. Optimus, the Autobots, and even the mermaids joined in the fight to bring down the nearly mindless beast. The rocket landed and changed in to a gigantic robot about the same size as Menasor. It was Sky-Lynx and Omega Supreme, two of the strongest Autobots ever created. "Omega Supreme, Attack" Prime shouted. Omega then fired a huge laser blast at Menasor, separating him back into the Stunticons. The cowardly Decepticons then took off, returning to their base.
The Armada of Autobots then walked over towards Prime and the other. "Well done Sky-Lynx" Optimus said. "It's no problem Prime" he said in a dignified voice. "Of course without me, defeating Menasor would have been impossible. "Put a plug in it Sky-Lynx" a female voice said. "Ohhh more Autobots?" Arista said "So what are your names?" she said. "Of course introductions" Sky-Lynx said. "Lieutenant Commander Sky-Lynx of the Autobots reporting for duty your majesty" he said "Come now introduce yourselves, we mustn't be rude."
They began stating their names. "Elita-1" "Chromia" "Arcee" "Springer" "Silverbolt" "Skydive" "Air Raid" "Slingshot" "Fireflight" "Me, Grimlock!" "Me, Slag!" "Me, Sludge" "Me, Swoop" "Me, Snarl" "Perceptor" "Hoist" "Grapple" "Huffer" "Bluestreak" "Gears" "Skyfire" "Omega Supreme."
The mermaids were amazed by the size of all of them, especially Omega Supreme. Just then a group of mer-people came out from behind the large group of robots. "These are our friends: Spike, Carly, Alana, and Taleria" Optimus said. "Everybody these are the Daughters and King Triton and Crysta, leader of FernGully" he added.
Aquata swam up to the small army of Autobots to make an announcement to them. "Because you've helped save out lives and Atlantica, you will all receive a medal of honor and be welcome to stay in Atlantica anytime you want" she said. "Me Swoop love getting honor medal gift" the large pterosaur said. "Let's get back to the city before those horrible Stunticons come back" Attina said. The enormous group began heading, some changing into vehicle mode, back towards Atlantica were the Autobots would be treated as heroes.
The mermaids swam ahead of Autobots and their friends but Grimlock seemed desperate to catch-up with them. "Grimlock what are you doing?" Arcee asked him "Don't you want to stay beck here with us?" "But me Grimlock want to be close to pretty mermaids" he responded. The mermaids started giggling making Grimlock blush a very bright red.