The Adventures of Sundancer
(Author's Note: This is pt3 to where we left off and also the final part woooo!)
Location: ?, Junkion
Her POV:
We had travelled for quite some time, during the time Kup had told at least 8 war stories keeping Wheelie and the Dinobots happy and not bored for the most part. Elder had been tinkering away with something on his own although I knew he was listening to the stories. Me on the other hand had asked if Hot Rod could help me get some combat practice, which he seemed hesitant since he never really had to teach anyone but agreed when I explained if I couldn't even aim I might as well get blown up by Galvatron, who they explained was the leader of the Decepticons, the Autobots mortal enemies. So most of my time was spent learning how to shoot and close quarters combat which I still couldn't get the hang of. Hot Rod suggested maybe because I was created for research and medical purposes is why I have such a hard time getting close combat down properly so he recommended if it came to it just keep us much distance between myself and my enemy. Currently however we were all standing behind the controls, Kup and Hot Rod were flying the ship and an arched shape planet covered in Junk was apparently our destination. They believed that is where their friend's shuttle had crashed landed so of course we were going to rescue them, Wheelie was sitting on my shoulder as he does a lot if he isn't with the Dinobots. I guess I remind him of his mother/creator and has latched onto me because of that but I didn't mind. Having no mother, myself I was happy to fill that spot in his spark. As we got closer, I noticed there were a bunch of Autobots who I assumed must be Kup and Hot Rod's friends surrounded by the inhabitants of the planet of Junk. "Not since the crocodiles of strontero have I seen such a sight" Kup states as all eyes were on the ship as we began our descent.
Once we landed and the ramp connected to the planet, I moved Wheelie to Sludge's neck, I knew if there was going to be a fight Wheelie would be protected by the Dinobots. I stood next to Elder as the door opened and Hot Rod walked out with Kup following, we followed them with the Dinobots and Wheelie bringing up the rear. When we reached the bottom of the ramp, Kup moved to pull his blaster out but Hot Rod stopped him "Guns aren't exactly friendly" he whispered and Kup scoffed "neither are they, if you haven't noticed" he replied, Hot Rod seemed to look for something before pulling out a small box and an energon stick "What was that greeting again?" he asked Kup but before Kup could respond Hot Rod seemed to remember it "never mind I remember" he quickly took back his question before taking another step forward "Bah weep graaaagnah wheep ni ni bong?" Hot Rod introduced, Wreckgar and the other Junkions look at each other before smiling at Hot Rod "Bah weep graaaagnah wheep ni ni bong?" Wreckgar replied stepping forward, Hot Rod nodded smiling even more "Bah weep graaaagnah wheep ni ni bong?" he responds holding out the energy stick, Wreckgar takes the stick and holds it up high for the other Junkions to see, all the Junkions smile and cheer and start chanting the universal greeting phrase, laughing, clapping their hands and dancing around. I noticed that the other Autobots got dragged into the celebration of dancing and singing. I stuck with Elder and the Dinobots since I felt completely out of my element even though with my new knowledge and wisdom I felt the curious need to find out all about these Junkions but I held myself back in respect. I did end up being introduced to everyone however, the other femme transformer and her human friend were Arcee and Daniel, the green helicopter was called Springer, the red scientist was Perceptor and apparently they had another friend who was offlined when they were attacked by the Decepticons just before.
Wreckgar stands on top of platform and rings junk bells getting silence and smiling as he waves hands all around "Have a nice day and please, close cover before striking, friends! Amigos, buddies and sidekicks, Breep drit, aw rootie! So say the Junkions!" Wreckgar stated raising hand in the air. Hot Rod was looking at him strangely "Where did you learn to talk like that?" Wreckgar reaches into his body, and about where a heart or organ would be he pulls out a Watchman. On it is was a commercial of something but not anything like one one's back home. "We talk T.V. You talk some T.V.?" Wreckgar asked, Kup walked up to them "I talk some TV. And now, Hot Rod for the news. Don't touch that dial. Void where prohibited." Kup responded and the Junkions cheer.
Wreckgar then pointed to the remaining pieces of a transformer as far as I could tell, Junkions came from nowhere and they started moving the pieces in a well-oiled assembly line. I was so fascinated as I watched them piece together the transformer, occasionally they replaced a part but for the most it was all the original parts. Somehow I already knew they could do something like this even though I had never witnessed it before and I assumed that it was just something from Amarr's wisdom, once they had finished assembling the main body I guessed it was another mech, they then dusted and even polish him making him look good as new. It was very impressive sight to behold, Wreck gar pulled a switch before walking over as the mech's eyes began to light back up meaning he was coming online "Happy motoring! Cock-a-doodle-do!' Wreckgar called as the transformer stood up to his full height, he looked around before approaching where Kup, Hot rod and Springer were standing. All 3 of them got excited seeing their friend was functioning, I didn't listen in to their conversation as I knew it wasn't my business but I did pick up on the blue mech's name which was Ultra Magnus, I had moved so Wheelie could hop on my shoulder, once he was situated I decided to focus back on the conversation just as Ultra Magnus observed everyone, including me, Elder and Wheelie. "Your all alive..." he states before correcting himself "and there are more than before" he adds meaning the 3 of us, but Hot Rod cut him off "the matrix!", and the word sent a shiver through my spark, I knew what the matrix was. Amarr's knowledge had already experienced what the matrix was and I knew that if Ultra Magnus didn't have it could spell disaster for everyone. Hot Rod had a desperate look on his face, this comment had made everyone look at Ultra Magnus.
"It's gone" Ultra Magnus answered and all the Autobots looked down and even I felt the fear shoot through me at his words "and with it, all hope" Kup adds, but this whole situation apparently spurred Hot Rod to get inspired "No! the matrix will not fail us" Hot Rod states determinedly but Arcee shook her head "didn't you hear Ultra Magnus. We don't have it anymore. Galvatron does" she reprimanded Hot Rod who shook his head "Then we got to trust in ourselves, and no matter what the odds. We must destroy Unicron" Hot Rod firmly stated determination in his eyes and I could feel my respect for him growing for not giving up in this dark time for the Autobots. Wreckgar eyes lit up hearing Unicron's name "Yeah! Destroy Unicron... Kill the grand poobah... Flush cosmic troubles down the drain." Wreckgar started chanting, the rest of the Junkions started to also chant "destroy Unicron!". Apparently, Hot Rod's words had inspired the Junkions and now we had the numbers to take the fight to Unicron, but of course someone had to dump a bucket of cold water on the growing determination "Listen, I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. But just how are we going to get an army to Unicron. We don't have enough room on the ship" Springer pointed out, it was a very good question as they wouldn't be able to all fit on the ship we had arrived in.
Wreckgar had an answer though "No fuss, no muss." He answered before turning to the other Junkions "Hurry, hurry. Sale must end! Rush right on down to bridge and test drive latest with no obligation." Wreckgar ordered. All around us several Junkions scramble to concealed doorways in the Junk. I looked at Elder who shrugged as he had no clue, Ultra Magnus had turned to Wreckgar "You have ships here?" he asked "New, improved Junkion planet, is sleek sexy import with turbo handling." Wreckgar answered and Ultra Magnus turned to Springer "what's he talking about?" Springer asked but Ultra Magnus had no answer.
Suddenly, boosters fire from the back side of the junk, and somewhere under all of the junk, we realize is a real space ship. Maybe the junk is the space ship. Springer was impressed "This is what I call traveling in style." He commented and I couldn't help but agree with that statement.
(Friendly little time skip)
We had made the plan, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor would ride with the Junkions while everyone else would ride in our ship. With two ships we had a better chance of not all of us getting squished at the same time as we boarded the separate ships I became quite scared of just what we were about to go against, apparently it was noticeable since I hadn't boarded and they were waiting on me, so Swoop had flown back out and picked me up and dropping me inside the ship. When he put me down I rubbed his beak thanking him for helping me get past my small burst of fear, our ship took off from the flying Junkions ships and since we had a small amount of downtime, Kup had open comms between the ships so they could discuss battle strategies. I walked over to Elder who had finished tinkering away and he passed a small box device to me, I could see a small clasp so when I opened it I could see it was able to hold a few holoform pictures, one was already in there. It was a picture from when I was a youngling and Elder had taken me for my first walk through the Rebirth forest. I felt tears creep in my eyes as I hugged him, I understood why he made it. He couldn't tell if we would survive this and in case something happened he wanted me to have something from him to remind me of him. All too soon the peaceful time was over and we had to sit down as we arrived at Cybertron, I stared at the large metallic planet and then I felt fear freeze my whole body. Cybertron was huge but Unicron was bigger, he stood on top of the planet in full transform mode. He was swatting at what seemed like flies from our distance but it was actually ships which I assume would be Decepticon ones, the Junkion ship lined side by side with us as we pushed forward. Everyone else was in astonished or horror "wow" was all Daniel could say somewhere behind me, Hot Rod turned to Kup "doesn't this remind you of anything Kup?" he asked, Kup was glassy eyed "Nope, never seen anything like it" he responded "I knew there had to be a first time..." Hot Rod mumbled to himself before opening the intercom "battle stations!".
I helped Wheelie off Grimlock's head and put him on my shoulder as the Dinobots got into position to attack. Hot Rod gave the order and the Dinobots were the first as they exited the hatch and flew towards Unicron as Hot Rod drove us forward right towards Unicron, who had tried to swat at Dinobots and us but he missed and I felt a quick sigh of relief go through me but the battle was only starting. The Junkion ship had lined up side by side with the Dinobots now aiming right down to Unicron's nose, Unicron was smiling as they start to get close enough and I knew immediately that he was going to try and crush them since he had cupped his hands ready to grab the lot of them once they are in range. I then noticed a small figure on Unicron's chest, they had suddenly transformed and fired at Unicron hitting him the chest causing the giant robot to falter. I thought that maybe this little transformer had done it but I was very wrong. I froze in horror as Unicron merely grabbed the transformer and dropped them into his mouth like a raisin. I felt sick to my stomach and sat down, Elder placed a hand on my shoulder asking me if I was going to be okay. I nodded taking a quick breather before standing back up, I had to be strong so I wouldn't end up with that transformer's fate.
Suddenly Unicron roared fire at the Junkion ship but it does nothing thankfully, all we could do was watch as he then grabbed the Junkion's ship and easily ripped it in half however it didn't stop the Junkions as the now two separate halves had become two functional ships, I knew I definitely needed to ask Wreckgar to tell me more about their species once we all survived this. I noticed that Hot Rod look had a determined look on his face and it's when I realised that he had us aimed at Unicron's eye, before I could ask him what the hell was he thinking, Unicron fired a beam which knocked and jostled the ship knocking both Kup and Hot Rod out of the control seats, everyone was getting thrown around inside as I held Wheelie protectively against my chest to try and prevent him from getting squashed. It was then I'm pretty sure we all realised we were on a crash course with Unicron's eye. I saw Unicron through the glass trying to swat us aside but it's too late as the ship ripped right through his eye. However, since no one was piloting the ship started to break apart and I felt the floor disappear beneath me and in my surprise I had let go of Wheelie. The last thing I saw was seeing everyone who had fallen before me hitting sharp metal spikes things before I felt my head collide with something metal and it was all darkness.
I felt pain before I could see, but if slowly opened my optics to see I was laying on solid ground. Well if you could count solid ground as the inside of a monster transformer. I sat up and looked around the grey and dreary place until I spot bright orange only a few feet away. I sat up as he came back online and stood up albeit slowly. He turned and noticed me so, he walked over and offered his hand which I took gratefully as he helped me up. We both looked around observing our environment "watch your step, this is hostile environment" he warns and I fought the urge to roll my eyes "oh nah, I didn't think it was, but then again you crashed us right through his eye" I retorted back and blinked never before had I spoken back to anyone, Hot Rod looked at me and let out a small laugh at my surprised expression. But I ignored him and proceed to walk in a random direction. We had only walked for a minute or so when we spotted something glowing on a pile of debris "it's the matrix!" Hot Rod states excited and I was awed at the beautiful glowing light, however the light moved and Hot Rod seemed to shift into battle stance while I decided to wait.
The light moved out of the shadows and I realised it was actually hanging around the neck of the transformer who I had seen getting eaten earlier. It then clicked, Galvatron had stolen the matrix from Ultra Magnus so that meant that this transformer in front of us was Galvatron, I tensed and pulled out my blaster, but I felt Hot Rod place his hand on it and gently pushed me back a little behind him while he confronted Galvatron. I understood why he was confronting Galvatron, I would severely have been outmatched if I had tried myself so I waited and was going to be back up if Hot Rod would need it "It will do you no good Autobot, it won't open" Galvatron states, Hot Rod merely stood up taller with a glare "not by a decepticon" he challenged and Galvatron let out a laugh although it was sinister type of laugh. Galvatron then tilted his head "Isn't it strange that we find ourselves as allies-" he was cut off as his body started to violent twist and his arms looked like they were about to be ripped off, I looked to Hot Rod confused but he had no clue either apparently. After a few seconds the twisting had stopped "of course my master" Galvatron finally said, and I saw the dark look on Galvatron's face "Move Hot Rod!" I yelled darting to the side and thankfully Hot Rod also dodged the dirty shot that Galvatron had taken at us, it caused electricity to spark everywhere.
I pulled Hot Rod down behind some rubble as I activated my visor surprising Hot Rod but I didn't say anything so I could focus. I spotted Galvatron and knew he was looking around for us "Puny Autobot, you lack even Prime's courage" Galvatron taunted, I could feel Hot Rod getting angry so I slapped my hand over his mouth to keep him from revealing our location so recklessly. As Galvatron stalked around the area looking for us, I started to shake; this was terrifying and I had no idea how on earth we could get out of this alive. I guess Hot Rod could feel my hand shaking because he removed it from his mouth before covering mine with his which made my shaking lessen since I was surprised "don't worry I won't let him hurt you alright, but you need to stay quite right here" he whispered as he pushed me down a little and all I could do was nod since my spark was warming up again at his touch and I didn't want to say something stupid and reveal our location. He removed his hand and moved away to behind another pile and all I could do was sit there taking deep quiet breaths, I peeked up over the pile to see that Galvatron had his back to me "Come out Autobot, we all must die sometime!" Galvatron ordered, suddenly Hot Rod dove out from behind the junk pile and grabbed Galvatron and managed to get a good punch to his face making Galvatron stumbled back. Galvatron then tried to jump at Hot Rod who transformed and drove away, I was really worried but had faith that Hot Rod could handle himself as he seemed to have a plan I hoped, Galvatron transformed and fired again and Hot Rod took this chance to transform back into robot mode allowing him to dodge the shot at him and land a lucky shot on Galvatron making him really angry.
Galvatron raises his gun only to lower it again "No I will crush you with my bare hands" he hissed and I knew he was extremely pissed off and became really worried for Hot Rod. Hot Rod tried to transform to get away again but Galvatron jumped him and managed to pin him while putting his hands on Hot Rod's neck and starts to squeeze. I felt so scared but angry as well, I couldn't sit here and let my friend get the life squeezed out of him "First Prime, then Ultra Magnus and now you. It is a pity Autobots die so easily otherwise I might have a sense of satisfaction" Galvatron gloats as Hot Rod struggled to pry Galvatron's hands off. "GET OFF HIM!" I yelled and jumped at Galvatron from behind the junk pile and managed to punch him the head causing him to remove one hand but he merely swatted me to the side harshly as I felt my back hit the wall again and I let out a painful cry. Through the pain I watched as Galvatron had turned back to Hot Rod "DIE!" he yelled as Hot Rod who had watch what had happened to me got a really angry face despite the fact he was having his life chocked out of him and I knew he was about to pass out. Suddenly his hands stopped grabbing at Galvatron's and instead latched onto the matrix around Galvatron's neck which had surprised Galvatron who faltered which was enough time for Hot Rod to be able to rip it right off of Galvatron's neck.
Galvatron who was surprised leapt back off Hot Rod allowing him to get up, all I could do is watch in awe and amazement as Hot Rod got bigger and had a much older and wiser look and I knew deep down he was no longer Hot Rod and instead a new name rose in my mind 'Rodimus prime'. "Optimus" Hot Rod whispered to no one, I noticed Galvatron was about to fire on Hot Rod and was going to warn him but it seemed I didn't need to. "No!" Galvatron had yelled as he shot at Hot Rod, the shot didn't even dent or faze him even if it did knock the matrix to the side. "This is the end for you Galvatron" Hot Rod announced but he had a much deeper and older voice now, he and Galvatron struggle for a few seconds but Hot Rod apparently was vastly stronger now and easily picked up Galvatron and threw him right out of Unicron's side into space. I got up slowly and approached Hot Rod who had picked the matrix and put his fingers into the slots and slowly opened it making the beautiful green glowing light grow stronger "now light our darkest hour" he whispered as the green light encased the entire room and spread out quickly like a virus invading your body. Hot Rod put the matrix safely in his chest as an explosion somewhere rocked the room almost making me lose my balance, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me down a random direction as we started running away from the coming explosion as it destroyed everything in Unicron's body. I could feel the heat and the explosions were so close behind us, but I felt great relief to see the others up ahead and we quickly rendezvoused with them, there were 4 new people which I assumed were friends who had been munched and the other human must have been Daniel's dad. I knew you had potential lad" Kup states proudly as everyone agreed. "Autobots transform and roll out!" Hot Rod orders as Spike and Daniel climb aboard and I joined everyone else as we all transformed following Hot Rod's lead as he rams his way right out of Unicron's other eye, and just in time as well as Unicron roars behind us before his own head was blown clean off, the rest of his body then exploded apart leaving nothing but his head which begins to orbit around Cybertron.
We had all reunited on the surface of Cybertron, I looked for Elder among all the cheering transformers and spotted him with Ultra Magnus, Perceptor and Wreckgar. I joined them as we headed up above the reconstruction that has started below us where we met up with Hot Rod or now Rodimus Prime as he has become the new Autobot leader, Kup and everyone else who had helped defeat Unicron. "Let this mark the end of the Cybertronian wars as we move forward to a new age of peace and happiness" Rodimus stated proudly and everyone chanted "Till all are one" I was watching further back with Elder who had put his hand on my shoulder and was smiling "We have a new home don't we Elder?" she asked and Elder nodded "yes my dear but we will never forget our people either" he responded and I knew deep down I would never forget my home, but I had a new home and it was one I wouldn't let get taken from me as well. Despite there now being peace, I couldn't help but wonder whatever happened to the rest of the Decepticons and the Quintessons, but I knew it wasn't the last that any of us would see of them again, for every good there must be an evil to balance it out.
(Author's Note: AND DONE BOOM! This is the end to the movie parts, next chapter will begin during the episodes 5 faces of darkness)