Metal Arms

Chapter 4: Jobs 4: It was too easy.

Clutch was still driving the Rapid Armour Transport back to Droid town with the other survivors. Clutch looked in the distance of the base. Even with them very far off, he could still see the smoke coming from the remains of the base.

"Damn Glitch, you seem to know how to cause large explosions" Clutch said before he chuckled. "I'd be honoured for you to join our team."

Glitch was glad as he had said that to him. He got accepted by the commander Droid who liked Glitch for what he was best at doing. Destroying anything that's in his path that dares to fight him.

"I accept your invite Clutch. But I don't think I'll be able to fight for at least a while now." Glitch said.

"I heard you could take more than that amount of fighting Glitch. But I understand." Clutch said. "If we had done most of the work on this job we probably wouldn't have survived at all."

"I know, but we still lost a Droid in the fight." Glitch said.

"At least it was only one, Glitch." Clutch said. "We usually lose more Droids when it comes to missions like these."

"And how do you recruit more Droids into your operations if they know they'll have a great chance to lose their lives?" Glitch asked.

"Well Glitch, some Droids put themselves through this much trouble and danger to get a little more wealthier, even if we don't get that much richer with the low prices we sell our stuff. They not only fight for washers but they fight for their families too. If we didn't do these things Glitch, the Mils would have had defeated us before the Droids had found you." Clutch explained.

"Wait, so how long has you operation gone for so far?" Glitch asked.

"About sometime after the Mils were created. That's how the Droids have more powerful weapons instead of the weak Mining Lasers." Clutch replied.

"Then I wouldn't have had the S.P.E.W then I guess?" Glitch asked.

"Yeah, the best you would have got was a Ripper." Clutch replied.

"And that weapon was terrible!" Glitch said.

Both Glitch and Clutch chuckled at that statement. Glitch knew that he had now started a friendship with Clutch. It felt good to be friends with him. This time he vowed to not let his friend be killed like Hosed and Screwed. He never got to know those Droids. Hell, they only cared about doing their mission and kept telling Glitch to "keep it moving". Clutch, though wanted to be his friend, even when he was in danger. He was also a good leader to his Droids. He'd try to keep them alive as he worked dangerously.

"I heard your first mission was to go down those mines near Droid Town with the two Droids Hosed and Screwed correct?" Clutch asked.

"Yeah. How do you know that?" Glitch asked.

"They used to work for us, right before you woke up from your long slumber." Clutch replied.

"Really"? Glitch asked.

"Yeah, you see, they found your deactivated body somewhere in an abandoned city near the Wastelands on their last mission. Well it was that robotic mutt that found you. Zobby." Clutch explained.

"Zobby found me. Remind me to give him a treat next time we see him." Glitch said.

"Haha, will do." Clutch replied slightly amused.

"Clutch, this battle was too easy." Glitch said.

"I know and-"

Just then, out of nowhere, a Zombiebot jumped at the R.A.T and got crushed as punishment for it's foolishness.

"Damn!" Clutch yelled. "That was close!"

"They better not try and do anything else when I'm around!" Glitch yelled smugly.

"You don't have to say that Glitch!" Clutch said.

Glitch then switched to his Level 2 Rocket Launcher that came from his very small backpack. Clutch then asked. "How the hell do all your weapons fit in such a small space?!"

"They just do!" Replied Glitch. (No, seriously, how do they fit?!)

Zombiebots were on a cliff on the left of the R. and were still making their jumps toward them. Glitch was shooting with his Rocket Launcher above the hill. But he kept missing the Zombiebots since they kept running in their weird version. This annoyed Glitch a lot. He finely shot the center of a group of three Zombiebots who in effect exploded into pieces. He knew that they would be revived in seconds but knew they wouldn't get enough time to catch up to the convoy of R. . Then a Zombiebot managed to jump on their R.A.T but it wasn't aiming for Glitch, It was aiming for the Droid in the turret on the R.A.T itself. The Droid tried to shoot at the Zombiebot but only hit it a few times. The Zombiebot jumped at the turret and swiped at the Droid trying to shoot at it. The Droid was hit and let go of the controls to the Turret. The Droid flew out of the R.A.T and fell on a R.A.T behind him, just barely holding on. Glitch knew the Zombiebot was still looking at the Droid and took the chance to shoot it. He fired at the Zombiebot and the Zombiebot looked back at Glitch only a few inches before the Rocket exploded destroying the Zombiebot and causing no damage to the R.A.T. The remains of the Zombiebot fell down the R.A.T as the vibrations shattered them off. Glitch then went to the back of the R.A.T to get in the Turret.

"Glitch, what the hell are you doing?!" Clutch asked.

"I'm manning the turret, just concentrate on driving!" Glitch replied.

Clutch did as he was told. Glitch was in the Turret and aimed around the space his turret could shoot. Glitch knew that more enemies would show up real soon to try and wipe out the Droid convoy. Like that will happen.

As the convoy was nearing Droid Town, a large piece of standing rubble tipped over and blocked the path to Droid Town. Glitch knew that it didn't happen by itself. In fact, everyone knew that. Before Glitch could guess it, the Droids turned the R. in walls. The Droids in Turrets stayed in their mounted positions while the drivers jumped out and reached for cover with their S.P.E.W.s reloading, waiting for the right time. Glitch changed his weapon to the new one he got and another Droid took the Turret he was in. Glitch stood next to Clutch who had his S.P.E.W raised above his shoulder while looking left and right constantly. Then everything went unusually silent. All the Droids knew that it was about to get very ugly real soon. The only sounds being made were the Droids making movements and the Turrets scrapping against the hard R.A.T metal. Then out of nowhere, Zombiebots began to climb out of the Wastelands junk mountain cliffs. The Turrets began to shoot the wave of Zombiebots closing in on them. Glitch was shooting and then stopped shooting as he had noticed something new about the Zombiebots. They had different growls, they had larger bodies, but the thing that stood out the most was that they were black now.

"Hey Clutch, these Zombiebots look different, don't you think?" Glitch asked concerned.

Clutch observed the Zombiebots and could see what Glitch had meant. "Your right! And they're in bigger groups!"

"It looks like we may have to hold out for a very long time!" Glitch yelled.

"We have to keep shooting, destroy as many of these Zombies as you can!" Replied Clutch.

Glitch and Clutch continued firing as the Zombiebots kept coming.

Wastelands

Dr. Exavolt

"So how long until the generator is complete?" Exavolt asked.

"Well it seems like we have everything we need here. It should take about 12 hours." Replied the black Grunt.

"12 hours?" Exavolt asked.

"Well 12 hours at best it seems." Replied the black Grunt.

Exavolt growls in frustration. "Fine, but make sure there is no delays in the project!" Exavolt demanded.

"Yes Dr. Exavolt, sir, we'll get right on it!."

There was then a few growls.

"Incoming!" Yelled the red Grunt.

Four normal Zombiebots were advancing towards Dr. Exavolt and his five Grunt troops.

"Destroy them! Destroy them ALL! Exavolt yelled as the Grunts fired at the Zombiebots. "And don't let then near the generator!"

"Yes sir!" All the Grunts replied.

The blue Grunt took cover behind a small box and fired at the clawed menace with his blue Mining Laser. The red Grunt just walked slowly backward from the Zombiebots. The black Grunt just moved very far away and fired his Rivet gun at the enemy. The green Grunt stood out in the open and fired his Rockets at the Zombiebots. The Silver Grunts just fired his Toaster at all the Zombiebots and laughed crazily watching them suffer.

The green Grunt got an idea. "Everyone, use the Coring Charges!"

"Hey, good idea! The red Grunt replied.

Almost every Grunt (except the black one) throws their Coring Charges at the Zombiebots who by now had been turned into molten metal.

"Whoo, that was fun! Man, I wish I could just find a Droid right now and tear his head and arms of and use them to beat things to death!" The green Grunt said darkly.

"You'll have the chance very soon my Grunts, very soon." Exavolt said pleased with their performance.

"Now, get back to work. I have a surprise for you all when you're all done with work."

Wastelands R.

Glitch and Clutch were still firing the the newly evolved Zombiebots. They were very tired and actually sounded like they were breathing.

"The'res... just too many of them!" Clutch yelled.

"Relax Clutch. Something will save us. I just know it." Glitch said.

Then, there was a large grunting sound coming from behind. Glitch and Clutch looked behind them to see a large shadow standing in front of the sun. It was holding the giant piece of rubble that blocked the path to Droid Town. It throws the piece of rubble towards the Droids. Glitch thought it was the end. But the rubble instead flew over the Convoy and crushed the Zombiebots in front of them. Glitch looked at the large shadow again and noticed it had a large metal object in it left hand. Glitch then knew who it was.

"Mozer!"

"Glitch."

"You know, for a bot who has many body problem such as yourself, you sure are a strong Droid." Glitch said.

Mozer laughs. "Well I guess there is still a few surprises left in this old bot."

"How did you find us?" Glitch asked.

"We heard weapon shots all the way in Droid Town. Everyone said they saw you heading down this path so I had assumed that it was you that was in danger." Mozer explained.

"Well, you seemed to have gotten here pretty quickly." Glitch said.

"I know." Mozer said.

Then more growls in the distance were heard.

"Hey guys, I don't mean to butt in, but we should go before more trouble heads our way." Clutch said.

"I agree, let's head back to Droid Town." Glitch said agreeing with Clutch.

The small convoy then went back to driving with Glitch in the second seat again with Mozer running along the transports. He was staying with Glitches R.A.T and they talked for a few more minutes. Glitch also noticed that he had a new Rivet gun.

"Hey Mozer, when did you get that?' Glitch asked pointing to his new weapon.

"Well I had just created it and I was gonna test it out to see if it would work just like my old one did. I didn't want to ask you for it back so I just made a duplicate." Explained Mozer.

"I understand." Glitch said.

They spent minutes speaking while Clutch drives. When they reached a giant gate. There was a link of eight Droids with S.P.E.W.s. One Droid was on a Sentinel and two were manning turrets that were bolted to the dirt ground. A Droid walked up to the front of the first vehicle and said. "I'm surprised you at least made it back. The Zombiebots seem to get more dangerous every time now."

"Well get ready, these Zombiebots are as dangerous as you may think." The driver Droid said to the gate guard.

"Of course. Well, come on in." The guard said as he told the other Droids to make room.

As the vehicles went through the gate, they went to a garage that had doors a little bit smaller than the garage Krunk was working in. The inside however stretched pretty far on each wall. Painted with silver on them. The garage was also big enough for Mozer to enter. Clutch had the Droids standing in a circle around a table and a screen was stretching on it.

"Come here Glitch." Clutch said. "I'm gonna show you the ropes of this operation."

"That's alright, I guess." Glitch replied.

"OK, so here's the status on the recent places we've hit." Clutch said while pulling a holographic map up on the screen. "Glitch, this is a fully detailed map of the Wastelands."

"How did you get a fully detailed map of the Wastelands Clutch?" Glitch asked curiously.

"We've constructed a drone-bot that uses it's sensors to construct a constructed image of the area beneath it that it flies in. It just creates what it sees Glitch, this is also a live recording too." Explained Clutch.

"Is that the only one you have Clutch?" Glitch asked.

"No, Glitch we have plenty more." Clutch replied. "These were actually made from Cleaners and Scopes combined with rockets."

"Interesting." Glitch said. "So what were you gonna teach me Clutch?"

"First we look on the map for buildings or creates we haven't raided yet and we send a party of Droids to intercept them, even if its a small thing in a very dangerous area." Clutch explained.

"Isn't that kinda risky Clutch?" Clutch asked.

"Glitch, nothing is gained without danger. That's all I really need to tell you right now. So here is your payment for your help Glitch." Clutch said before he turned his attention to Mozer. " And here's a little something for your big buddy over here."

Clutch handed some golden washers to Mozer.

"What did I do for this?" Mozer asked.

"You saved us from getting destroyed. Were it not for you, we wouldn't have made it back home." Clutch replied. I'll see you both later."

Just as Glitch was leaving, Clutch called him. "Glitch, be careful of the Wastelands, they are considered to be cursed."

Glitch nodded as a sign of respect and thanks to Clutch and walked out of the garage with Mozer at his side. The sky was turning orange and was getting darker. Glitch knew the day was almost over. The lights of the small Droid City was starting to turn on.

"So Mozer, what you got planed for tonight?" Glitch asked his tall friend.

"I don't know Glitch, I was just gonna go and watch some old Droid movies, since I don't usually hang around with anyone." Replied Mozer.

"What?" Glitch asked. "What about Zuka, Duke and Hyper, ain't they your friends?"

"Yeah but they usually are busy doing their own things." Mozer replied.

"Well with the Washers we've got, we can buy some drinks before the day ends." Glitch said.

"(Sigh) I suppose we can get some Oil for now." Mozer replied.

"Well, let's go then." Glitch said.

The two walked to the old Droid bar to get some drinks.

As they got to the bar, Glitch took a seat and looked at the Droids in the area. Some were just chatting and having a good time. Others were buying drinks. There was also some Droids arm wrestling on a table near by. What Droid got Glitches attention the most was a lone drunk who was standing acting crazy. Glitch got he and Mozer some Oil drinks. Mozer drank very slowly while Glitch drank his in the first sip. He really wanted to try arm wrestling with the Droids at the table. AS Glitch stopped and watched the Droids fighting on the table, one got defeated and all the Droids around the table yelled as they cheered and booed the losing Droid. Glitch then tried to step in. "Hey, how about I go for a round?" Everyone looked at him and Glitch heard some Droids speak in the background saying "Look it's the Iron Star hero Glitch!" and "He doesn't look so tough in person." The wining Droid at the table looked at him and pointed at the seat in front of him meaning that he wants to challenge Iron Stars hero. The Droid then introduced himself.

"Greetings Glitch, I'm Buffbot and I'm the best arm wrestler in all of Droid Town." Buffbot said.

"I'd introduce myself but it seems everyone already knows who I'm am on this world." Glitch said.

"Well as a sign of respect, I'll go easy on you.: Buffbot said.

"I'd take that as a sign of disrespect." Glitch said smugly.

"Well tonight Glitch, we shall see who is the bot with the nuts of steel." Buffbot said.

"Enough talk, let's do this!" Glitch said with guts.

The two bots put their hands together and then it started. It wasn't a long duel because Glitch had won. All the Droids around the table cheered. but Buffbot didn't give up just yet as he demanded another round. "Let's go another round kid. I'll go a bit stronger." Buffbot said.

"Really, that wasn't your strongest? Impossible." Glitch said with a lot of sarcasm.

Glitch won the round again with. The crowed cheered again, louder this time. Glitch could hear Mozer in the background yelled "Yeah, go Glitch". Buffbot was now pissed off at Glitch. "OK buddy, now I'll use my full strength!" He yelled and pulled up his arms once again. "This time, no mercy!"

Glitch was certain Buffbots head would explode any minute so he said. "Relax buddy, it's just a game."

Buffbot ignored Glitches words and kept his arm on the table. "Let's do this again then!"

Glitch pulled his hand up again and then it started again. Glitch was loosing touch of the game ass his hand began to fall on his side which would mean he'd be defeated. Glitch was actually sweating Oil from his head. Without him knowing, his Morbot marking was beginning to glow blue. It was getting brighter and brighter. Everyone except Mozer didn't see this. He was shocked and didn't know what was happening. In Glitches head, his mind clicked. After his mind clicked, he began to get more stronger and stronger which in effect made him begin to win the challenge. Buffbot knew this and he tried to push back at him. As more force was thrown at Glitch, the more bright his mark began to glow more intensely. Glitch was becoming even more strong. Finely, Buffbot couldn't take it. His arm gave way and Glitches force was so strong he smashed his arm so hard into the table, it broke. The mark stopped glowing. He heard Buffbot yell and assumed he was yelling because he had lost. But that wasn't only it. Buffbots arm was badly damaged in the impact. Glitch was shocked. How could he have done this? Mozer got his large metal plank and jabbed Glitch with it. Glitch looked behind him and Mozer said "Glitch, we should leave right now." Glitch nodded and they left for Mozer's place. Mozer was a little hesitant when he asked Glitch what happened back there.

"Um, Glitch?" Mozer asked.

"Yeah, Mozer?" Glitch replied.

"Are you OK?" Mozer asked.

"I guess so. I mean I didn't know I had that kind of power in me. I don't know what caused me to be like that." Glitch explained.

"You don't know what sparked it?" Mozer asked.

"Yeah, it was strange." Glitch replied.

"Glitch, can you explain about the mark on the back of your head?" Mozer asked.

"Well that's a tough subject to explain Mozer." Glitch replied. "You see, I've have that mark since before I was reawakened at the Rebel Command Center. I don't know anything about it besides the facts it's always been there."

"Hmmm, OK. Thanks for telling me." Mozer said.

"If you want to know anything else about me, just ask alright?" Glitch asked.

Mozer nodded. His large door opened up and he and Glitch walked inside. As Glitch walked in, his head looked around constantly as the large walls had desks among full of interesting parts. He finely looked at a large screen that Glitch assumed was a TV. He saw a normal Droid sized chair right next to the large chair that was Mozer's. Glitch took the small chair and waited for Mozer to put on a video of sorts. Glitch looked at some discs that were on Mozer's chair and saw "Iron Star Documentary" written on it. "Hey Mozer?" Glitch called. Mozer was sorting through a whole bunch of disc covers in a wall shelf and stopped searching and looked at Glitch. "Yeah buddy?" Glitch then asked. "Since when do you get information documentaries?" Mozer replied. "Well I don't actually know much about Iron Star so I payed for it to learn more about our planet." Glitch looked at the cover and asked. "Can we watch this, I don't really know much about the history of Iron Star?"Mozer looked at Glitch and said. "Of course Glitch." He took the disc and placed it in the machine. It played the disc.

Iron Star, that planet that's existed since the creation of the universe. No one really knows how or when it was created. It was believed that an ancient race known as Morbots creates the power flow of Iron Star and-

Glitch and Mozer then watch the document all night. Glitch would learn a whole lot about the Droid and Mozer will learn a little bit more. Mozer kept thinking still to keep an optic on Glitch to make sure he doesn't get in to any trouble.

End of Chapter

I'm sure this was a good one.