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(Russia, Mount Yamantau)
Buried deep within the Ural Mountains, Mount Yamantau, was an old Soviet Base that was hidden away for years. The US always believed that the Soviets kept a base there, but could never find proof of its actual existence. That didn't mean there wasn't one, and it had been built with the sole purpose of studying the Decepticon Shockwave, who had been marooned on Earth several years before the battle at Mission City. After the Soviet's fall, the hidden base was abandoned and so was a frozen Shockwave…until Megatron discovered him and freed his old friend from confinement.
Since then it has served as a Decepticon base on Earth, and after the battle of Chicago, Shockwave and his followers retreated there to lick their wounds and prepare for their next move. For the past five years, they have been digging through nearly the entire Ural Mountains, slowly expanding their base through the natural structure, while mining natural resources to convert into needed energon.
In one of the many underground rooms, Overkill, a yellow and white Decepticon that transformed into Bugatti Veyron sports car, was manning a large machine that looked similar to a gate. Approaching him was Brawl, third in command of the forces there. If Shockwave nor Blackout were present, it was Brawl who commanded Megatron's loyalists. "Any word from Shockwave?" The tank Decepticon asked.
"We've just received a transmission from him, sir. I'm already activating the Ground Bridge." Overkill replied while pressing buttons on the terminal in front of him. Suddenly a portal appeared, with several silhouettes appearing. Finally, the group was through the portal, with Shockwave at the front, followed by Starscream, Rampage, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scrapper, Barricade, Sideways, Thundercracker, Astrotrain and several Protoforms.
"Welcome back, Shockwave. I see that Lockdown has kept to your agreement." Brawl commented as he greeted the Decepticon assassin/scientist. However, the Con's optics narrowed when he spotted Starscream. "And he even let me have the honor of killing this traitor!" He snarled as he approached the former Air Commander, his harpoon cannon looking ferociously sharp right now.
Starscream stepped back, trying to hide behind Shockwave. Despite his skills, the Seeker knew that Brawl was no fan of him. The Decepticon combatant would've ripped Starscream apart if Shockwave did not intervene just now. "Hold, Brawl. Starscream has sworn loyalty to the Decepticon cause once more. After all, it's not like he can do much else." Shockwave said, raising his non-canon arm between the two Cons. He ignored the Seeker's glare in regards to the last comment.
Brawl still looked like he wanted to skewer Starscream, but backed down. "Very well. Thundercracker." The blue Seeker looked up. "Take Starscream with you and fill him in on our current objective. Then I want you two, along with Skywarp and Sunstom to prepare for patrol. Feel free to terminate this filth if he steps out of line." Brawl said, snarling the last part while glaring at Starscream.
"Understood." Thundercracker replied before pushing the former Air Commander along.
Shockwave looked up at Astrotrain. "Take the rest to be repaired and fitted. Than have them prepare to move out." Shockwave told his right hand
"Got it" The Triple-Changer replied before ushering Barricade, Sideways, the Constructicons and the Decepticon Protoforms to follow him. Overkill had already turned off the Ground Bridge and was going back to his business, leaving only Shockwave and Brawl.
"So, what is our current status?" Shockwave asked as the two Cons began walking through the base. They passed by several more Decepticons who were either busy doing the assignments given to them, or were simply on guard duty.
"We've confirmed that Starscream's forces in the Hawaiian Islands were the last major rebel cell against us. I've already dispatched Incinerator and several Vehicons to assist him in salvaging anything of use." Brawl reported.
"And what of our current Vehicon forces?" Shockwave asked as the two passed by a large factory below them. Once built for the Soviet's vehicles, now reconfigured to create the Decepticon's drone army, known as Vehicons. Though they had an impressive number of Cybertronian warriors, the need for drones to make up for the losses they suffered in Chicago was necessary. Despite not having sparks of their own, the drones did possess sentience, if only so that they can perform tasks that required thinking. The Vehicons' alt modes were either cars, tanks, jets, vans, helicopters, or motorcycles with black and grey color schemes. As for the actual Decepticons, some took on either alt modes, or preferred to remain in their protoforms.
"We have enough to comprise of several brigades at the moment. If we're efficient, we should have an entire division by the end of an Earth year." Brawl replied. "However, the minimal amount of combat data we can put into them makes them no better than cannon fodder."
Shockwave nodded in agreement. Such were the things with Vehicons. Though they may possess numbers and impressive firepower, it meant little if they had no combat experience. In most cases, Vehicons would have data of combat information downloaded into their CPU, to make them more efficient when in battle, with the amount downloaded determining how skilled they would be. With so little data to use, as well as what they have being slightly corrupted, the Vehicons would not be well suited for much in terms of important operations. Still they would suffice for now and would be more than capable of overwhelming human militaries, as well as small Autobot groups when backed up by Decepticons. "And our agents out on the field?" Shockwave asked as the two walked through a sliding door into another room. The equipment in there signified it as a lab/medical room.
"Currently we have Stockade, Fracture, Dropkick, Payload, Swindle, Wreckage, Divebomb, and Ramjet on the field. Those signal dampeners you invented are hiding them from the humans. Blackout also reported nothing new except that Lockdown's human partner is not being very honest with his government." Brawl explained. "I believe we should send Barricade, Sideways, and the four Constructicons out once they are repaired. They can fill in the missing spots."
"Agreed, Barricade's skills in eluding detection will be quite useful." Shockwave said.
"It is unfortunate, though, that Demolisher, Hightower and Overload did not survive. Without them the Constructicons will not be able to form Devastator." Brawl added.
"True, however, we will just have to make do with the four we have right now." Shockwave replied as the two entered a second, smaller room.
Inside the room was an operating table, with a body on it, while another Cybertronian was towering over the former. This Decepticon was black and red, and possessed a second pair of smaller arms, giving him an easier time with his work. This was Flatline, the Decepticon surgeon and medical officer. He also occasionally worked with Shockwave on certain projects related to his field of expertise.
Flatline noticed the visitors. "Ah, Shockwave, Commander Brawl. Glad to see you two have arrived. I've just finished with the final touches on our friend's new body." Flatline reported as he revealed to them the protoform he had been working on. The head had several cables connected to it, with the other side attached to a computer filled with Cybertronian letters as the data in the computer ran at an impressive rate. To the side on a smaller table was a spark casing, glowing with energy within.
"Then let us begin." Shockwave said as he approached the computer, typing in some commands as the data began to download into the protoform's CPU. Meanwhile, Flatline went to retrieve the spark casing. Brawl stood to the side, watching with eager optics as Flatline slowly placed the casing into the body, having already opened the spark chamber. Flatline watched as the tubes inside the protoform connected to the casing, showing that the body was not rejecting it.
Flatline brought up a holographic image of the protoform's stats from his built-in computer. "Vitals are normal. Optics and audio receptors are optimal, and T-Cog appears to be working." The Decepticon doctor announced as he pressed a few more buttons.
"Preparing data CPU download…now." Shockwave said as he pressed one last button. Electricity surged through the cables as the data from the computer transferred itself to the protoform's head. In a few seconds, its optics began to glow red and a gasp escaped its mouth. Its body jerked as it came to the sudden realization of being alive. Not the least bit surprised by its actions, Shockwave calmly approached the protoform as it slowly stood up.
"Welcome back from the Well of Sparks, Soundwave." Shockwave said to the newly revived Decepticon Communication Officer. "I see that you've retained all your functions."
"…Yes." Soundwave croaked, testing out his new voicebox. "I assume that my return is your doing, Shockwave." He asked the scientist/assassin.
"Even without the Allspark or the Matrix of Leadership, there are other ways to bring back the dead." Shockwave commented. "Fortunately, I saved a copy of your CPU, in the event of your death. After that it was simple of acquiring a new body, as well as a spark casing for your new spark. And you were not the only one I was able to resurrect."
On cue, a small figure flew down from the ceiling towards the gathered the Decepticons. It had the appearance of a robot condor with a navy blue color and red optics. The condor landed beside Soundwave's table. It let out a cawk as it stared at the reborn Decepticon. "Laserbeak." Soundwave said, recognizing the drone.
"Yes, I managed to repair him, using what remained of him and Ravage, granting him some of the latter's weaponry too. Unfortunately, the damage was too severe, that I had to divert power from everything but the basic functions for him to come back online. That includes his ability to speak." Shockwave explained as Laserbeak landed on Soundwave's arm. "Nevertheless, he will still be useful."
"I've already found some vehicle forms that I think will be good choices for your new alt mode, Soundwave. If you'd just follow me." Flatline said as he led the communication officer out of the operating room. At the same time, a Decepticon came in, walking up towards the two Decepticons.
"Sir, we've just picked up an unusual energy source." The protoform said to Brawl and Shockwave as he gave Shockwave a datapad.
Taking the pad, the Decepticon Scientist/Assassin read its contents. Suddenly his lone red optic widened in surprise. "This is impossible." Shockwave muttered as he looked at the Protoform. "Recheck this again and then triple check." He ordered.
"W-we did sir. There's no mistaking it." The Protoform explained as Brawl looked at the pad. His optics widened as he saw the energy source. His face showed an expression of disbelief just like Shockwave did.
"How can this be?" Brawl asked in confusion.
"I do not know. But I intend to find a logical explanation for its sudden reemergence after all these years." Shockwave replied.
(Texas)
"This is he?"
"He is the one chosen, yes."
"But he is human!"
"Not entirely, you know that, brother."
"Besides, was not the other one human too?"
"I am not sure about this."
"You dare question the creator?"
"Silence. He is awakening."
As the sunlight struck his face, a weary Adam grunted as he tried to shield himself from the unwelcomed light. However, he eventually cracked open his eyes as pushed himself against the soft. That is what caught his attention, and Adam realized that he was in a room. A bedroom by the looks of it. It had a single, one-person bedroom, a closet, window, and a door that led out. Near the bed was a small table and chair, with his backpack on top of the latter.
"The hell was that?" Adam muttered to himself as he tried to regain his senses. First was him suddenly losing consciousness and then those voices just now. None of it made any sense to the young male. 'At least it was better than the nightmare I usually have.' Adam thought to himself before getting his act together. Right now, he had to focus on reaching Evac and Rewind.
Stretching, Adam got up and made his way over to his pack, digging through it until he found what he was looking for. A custom-made radio, designed to allow Adam to communicate with Evac and Rewind in the event they got separated.
Flipping it on, Adam spoke. "Rewind, Evac, can you guys hear me, over?" He said in a hush voice in case someone was listening in.
"Adam, thank Primus." Evac's voice came in through the radio. "Rewind had to bail when those humans came, but he left a part of himself in your backpack."
Adam turned his attention back to his backpack and began rummaging through it. Sure enough, Adam saw a small Cybertronian, about the size of a hand, peeking out. It gave a brief wave towards Adam, showing that it was okay. "Yeah, I found it. Where are you guys now?"
"We're in the outskirts of a nearby town, not too far from the house you're currently in. We couldn't risk saving you because the humans might've contacted the authorities." Evac explained.
Suddenly, the door knob began to turn, startling Adam. He quickly put away the radio just as the door fully opened. Walking inside was a man, who appeared to be in his early thirties (A/N: I have no idea how old Cade is by the way) with short black hair. His skin had a tan, most likely from being out in the sun all day, and he had short black hair and a bit of fuzz around his on his chin. He wore a simple gray, short-sleeve shirt and light brown pants.
The man quickly noticed that Adam was awake. "Oh, you're up." The man said politely. "Was worried for a moment we'd had to take you to the hospital. You feel okay, now?"
Adam nodded. "Yes, thank you mister…"
"Yeager. Cade Yeager. You can call me Cade if you want." The now named Cade said. "Anyway, since you're up, you can come down and join us for breakfast if you like. I set up the shower and a toothbrush for you in the bathroom. It's right across from here."
"Thank you." Adam replied. Cade nodded before walking back downstairs. As he did that, Adam reorganized his stuff, and put his shoes on. He reached out towards the Rewind component, which quickly transformed into a cellphone. Adam then put the mini-Cybertronian into his pocket before heading out.
After brushing his teeth. He soon walked into a small kitchen where a dining table was situated. Three chairs were put up, as well as plates, forks, knives, spoons and glass cups too. Cade was finishing up what appeared to be pancakes while a second person was sitting at the table. This one was a female, younger than Cade, in her late teens perhaps. Adam had to conclude that she was Cade's daughter. She was very pretty, had a good figure with no baby fat, and a similar tanned skin just like Cade. However, she had long curly blonde hair instead of her father's black one. She wore a simple short-sleeve pink shirt and white jeans. She was currently looking at her cellphone.
Adam's attention was directed to Cade when the latter spoke up. "Well don't just stand there. Come on and sit down. I just got the food ready." Cade said as he turned off the stove. The teenager looked up at hearing her father's voice, and then noticed Adam. She quickly put away cellphone and gave Adam a kind smile. Adam returned it as he tentatively sat down.
"This is my daughter by the way. Her name's Tessa." Cade said as he got out a large bottle of apple juice.
Adam nodded towards Tessa. "Adam Nova." He said shyly to the teenager.
"Nice to meet you, Adam." Tessa said. "My Dad here found you at some abandoned town while looking for junk…again." She said, saying the last part exasperatedly.
"Hey! I'm telling you, Tessa, that truck I found will make us a lot of money. You'll see." Cade said, trying to defend himself. "What were you doing at the edge of town, anyway?" He asked Adam.
"I was traveling with some friends when we got separated. When I got here, I began looking for a place to spend the night." Adam explained.
"What about your parents? Won't they be worried about you?" Cade asked as he passed out the cook pancakes.
Adam was silent for a moment, a forlorn look on his face. Eventually he said, "Don't have any. Mom was killed in Chicago and I never knew my dad."
There was a silent pause as the father and daughter heard that, clearly not expecting to hear that this young man was a survivor of Chicago. Tessa sent her father a look, clearly saying to fix this. Seeing the look, Cade tried to remedy the issue. "Well, er, what about, other family members?"
Shrugging, Adam said, "Like I said, never knew my dad. As for my mom's family, apparently my grandpa was a drug dealer who was sent to jail, and my grandma passed away a year after I was born. My uncle hates me, saying it's my fault that his sister had such a hard time when she had me. So yeah, not many options for me."
"How you've been surviving this whole time?" Cade asked. Tessa kicked her father lightly under the table, silently scolding Cade for his abrupt question.
"I'm good with technology. A lot of people needed help in that field, so I make money off of my skills." Adam explained as he took a bit of pancake.
That made Cade intrigued. "Well, until your friends come to get you, you can stay with us." The man offered.
"Dad, you just want him to help you out with that old truck you brought in." Tessa commented with an eye role.
As father and daughter argued, Adam took a moment to consider the offer. Frankly, he was a bit surprised by it. From what he could tell so far, this guy wasn't having trouble supporting just himself and his daughter. However, until he could find a way to regroup with Evac and the others, Adam saw no other option. Plus, it gave him a chance to try and get close to the other Autobot, and then get them out of here in the off chance Cade decides calls Cemetery Wind.
"Sure" Was all he said.
Sorry if the chapter is kind of short. I wanted to do more, but I didn't want to keep you all waiting.
Anyway, Soundwave is back obviously and Adam is now in the Yeager's house. Regarding Soundwave, I am having trouble on deciding what alt mode to give him. I am stuck between either a Bae System Mantis or a General Atomics Avenger. Give me your opinions and maybe they will help. I am also still deciding what alt modes the Vehicons' should be. Regarding one person's suggestion of giving some of the Autobots new alt modes, I'll put it under consideration.
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