Rovers and Robots in Disguise

by Phoenix710

The Rovers' anniversary is approaching, and they all begin plans for the party. In the meantime, a mysterious crystal is found in Canada, and Parvo wants it. He and Groomer join forces with the Decepticons, and the Rovers must team up with the Autobots to put a stop to their evil plans and save the world.

4. Time To Roll Out

Rovers and Robots in Disguise

Story by: Phoenix710

Summary: The Rovers enjoy a nice, quiet breakfast, and then they head out to the beach for some fun, until The Master informs them that Parvo and Megatron are setting their plans into motion. The Rovers and Autobots head out, and Megatron sends out his troops to accompany the Cano-Mutants..including two of his biggest warriors, Bruticus and Menasor. Optimus Prime calls in the Protectobots to deal with Bruticus, and they form into Defensor, while the Aerialbots combine into Superion. Will our heroes be able to fight their way past this roadblock?

Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights whatsoever to Road Rovers or Transformers, nor do I claim any rights to any of the characters. Road Rovers, and all associated characters, are properties of Warner Brothers. Transformers, and all associated characters, are properties of Hasbro. All original characters are products of my imagination.

Hunter and Colleen's duet-'From This Moment On'-Shania Twain and Bryan White

Fight Theme: 'I Stand Alone'-Godsmack

Chapter Four: Time To Roll Out

When the sun rose up over the horizon, a brand new day began at Road Rover Headquarters. Colleen woke up slowly, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. She kissed Hunter's nose gently, and then she said, "Good morning, Huntie. How's the love of my life this morning?" Hunter's eyes opened, and he smiled when he gazed up into Colleen's beautiful blue eyes. He said, "When we're together like this, Colleen…I feel as though nothing else matters. I know that Parvo and Megatron are still out there somewhere, but all I want to do right now is just sit here with you, my angel. I love you, Colleen…from the bottom of my heart." Colleen pulled Hunter into a passionate hug, and he started rubbing her back with one hand, while carressing her hair with the other one. Colleen said, "I love you too, Huntie-Wuntie. I'll always love you and ONLY you, for as long as I live. If you don't mind me choosing the song this time, Huntie…I'd like to do a duet with you, to 'From This Moment On', by Shania Twain and Bryan White." Hunter smiled, and he replied, "Colleen, that song's perfect for the two of us…because I know that we'll always be together. Lead on, my English Rose." Colleen stood up and took Hunter's hands in hers, and then she began to sing along with the music. As they sang, they also danced to the beat of the song.

Colleen: 'I do swear that I'll always be there.
I'd give anything and everything and I will always care.
Through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow,
for better for worse, I will love you with
every beat of my heart.

Colleen: From this moment life has begun
Hunter: From this moment you are the one

Colleen: Right beside you

Both: Is where I belong
From this moment on.'

Hunter: From this moment I have been blessed
Colleen: I live only for your happiness
Hunter: And for your love

Both: I'd give my last breath
From this moment on

Colleen: I give my hand to you with all my heart
Hunter: Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
Both: You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you

Colleen: From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
Both: There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on

Instrumental

Colleen: You're the reason I believe in love
Hunter: And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
Both: All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you

Colleen: From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
Both: There is nothing I wouldn't give
Colleen: From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
Both: From this moment on.'

When the song ended, Hunter pulled Colleen into a long, deep kiss. Her hands came up to frame her husband's face, and she looked deep into his warm, loving brown eyes, thanking the heavens for allowing her to meet him. They were startled out of their embrace when they heard Starlight behind them, clapping. She said, "You two really sound great together…that song was meant for you!" Colleen chuckled, glad that she and Hunter were both fully clothed. Hunter said, "I see that the kids are up too, mom…let's get downstairs and have breakfast, and then we'll go have some fun on the beach, unless we hear of any new activity from Parvo and Megatron." Starlight hugged her son and daughter, and the kids followed suit. The happy family soon headed downstairs to join their friends.

Blitz and Sam were watching the morning news, as were Exile and Kasha. When Hunter and his family arrived in the living room, Blitz said "Hunter, we're on the news! Come and see it!" Hunter and Colleen sat down on the couch, along with the kids and Starlight. The reporter said, "This is Rachel LeBlanc, coming to you live from the BayShore Power Plant. Last night, this facility was attacked by the Decepticons, along with Cano-Mutant soldiers belonging to General Parvo. Their attack was stopped, and the lives of the workers saved, thanks to the valiant efforts of the Road Rovers, and their Autobot allies, led by the gallant Optimus Prime." The supervisor of the power plant said, "If it weren't for those heroic dogs, and the Autobots, we'd all be dead by now. You guys and gals saved our lives, and we're all eternally grateful." The newswoman smiled, and she said, "There you have it..oh wait…what an opportunity this is…here's Optimus Prime now!!" The big red and blue semi pulled up, and he transformed into his robot mode. Rachel walked over to where Prime was standing, and the huge robot knelt down so that she'd be able to interview him. She said, "Good morning, Optimus Prime. All of the workers here would like to thank you and your fellow Autobots for saving their lives…not to mention your canine friends, the Road Rovers. Do you have anything you'd like to say?" Optimus replied, "I was only doing what needed to be done, Ms. Leblanc. I will not rest until I have defeated Megatron. To that end, I will hunt him down and stop him, no matter what it takes. Megatron…as I told you before, the next time we meet, I'm going to make a Jungle Gym out of you." Rachel replied, "There you have it, everyone. Optimus Prime…a true hero, and Earth's best hope against the Decepticon threat. Optimus Prime, our deepest thanks to you, your fellow Autobots, and to the Road Rovers. Farewell, and GodSpeed."

Optimus replied, "Thank you, Ms. Leblanc. Take care of yourself." With that, Optimus transformed and drove off. Blitz turned off the TV set, and he said, "Wow…he really is a great leader, just like you, Hunter. He's brave, loyal, dedicated, and modest. You're all that and more, Hunter…and I'll follow you to the ends of the Earth if I have to." Sam said, "That goes double for me!" Exile replied, "Da…me threeski!!" Kasha said, "Count me in too!!" Shag said, "Rah!!" Muzzle hopped up and down, and the kids all hugged their parents. Colleen said, "You're more than just a leader to me, Huntie. You're my best friend…and the only dog that I'll ever love." Colleen kissed Hunter, and he said, "I love you too, Colleen…and thank you all..I couldn't ask for a better bunch of friends, or a more wonderful family." Starlight said, "Hunter, you've never ceased to amaze me since the day you were born, and every day, you find new ways to make me proud to be your mother. I love you, son." Hunter wrapped his arms around his mother's shoulders, and he replied, "I love you too, mom."

With that said, Hunter headed into the kitchen, and he started making up some bacon/egg/cheese muffin sandwiches. He poured a glass of orange juice for everyone, and then he set the food on a tray, along with silverware and napkins. Hunter made his way back into the living room, and he set the tray down onto the table. When everyone had taken what they wanted for breakfast, Hunter turned to look over at Colleen. He said, "After breakfast, I was thinking about going out onto the beach for awhile, and relaxing in the shade of the palm trees, until we find out where Parvo and Megatron are. How does that sound, Colleen?" The pretty Collie replied, "I love the sound of that, Huntie-Wuntie…you mean more to me than anything, and I never want to be without you." Hunter kissed Colleen, and then the Rovers finished their breakfasts, before cleaning up and heading outside.

Parvo and Megatron's base…

Megatron was absolutely fuming with rage. His plans had been foiled last night by the Autobots, and by a bunch of fur-covered fleshlings…the ones that Parvo called 'Road Rovers'. As much as Megatron hated to admit it, they certainly were a formidable team. He'd lost two of his warriors to the heroic canines, Frenzy and Blitzwing. Rumble had been badly damaged by the female Collie, and several of his other warriors were still undergoing repairs from last night's battle. Megatron himself had been damaged heavily by Optimus Prime, and to further irritate the Decepticon leader, Prime had vowed to make a set of children's playground equipment out of him. He'd just seen Prime's interview on Groomer's television set, and in a fit of rage, he'd blown the television apart with a blast from his fusion cannon. Groomer shouted, "NOW WHY'D YA GO AND DO THAT FOR?! STEALING THOSE ISN'T EXACTLY EASY, YA OVERGROWN TINKERTOY!!" Megatron growled out, "DON'T get smart with me, human…I'm NOT in a very good mood today." Starscream shot off his big mouth again. He said, "Megatron, what are you so upset about. Optimus offered to do us all a favor by recycling you…and I'm tempted to let him, so that I don't have to listen to you throwing hissy fits whenever you don't get your way." Megatron grabbed Starscream, and he said, "ONE more of those remarks, Starscream…and I'll recycle YOU for spare parts!!" He hurled Starscream across the room, and the enraged Decepticon stood up. He aimed his right arm at Megatron, charged up the laser cannon and he said, "You made a mistake, Megatron…you keep threatening to get rid of me, but you NEVER do. Now, I'm going to get rid of you, and then I shall take over leadership of the Decepticons, get rid of Optimus Prime and the Autobots…along with those accursed Road Rovers, and once that's done, the power of the crystal, not to mention all the power sources on Earth, will belong to me!! HAHAHA!!" Starscream fired, and the blast harmlessly glanced off of Megatron's chest armor. Starscream began begging. He said, "Megatron, please…I was wrong…I was mistaken…please don't fire!! Honestly…it was all a mistake!!" Megatron aimed his fusion cannon, and he replied, "Oh..it was a mistake all right, Starscream…THE LAST ONE THAT YOU'LL EVER MAKE!!" Megatron fired, and Starscream was blasted right through the wall. Megatron said, "Soundwave, take that idiot and repair him…then send him out along with the Constructicons, Combaticons, and Stunticons. I want them to set up a roadblock, so that the Autobots and Road Rovers don't reach our base. Also, send Thundercracker and Skywarp with that incompetent fool." Soundwave lifted Starscream up, and he replied, "As you command, Megatron." After Soundwave took Starscream to the repair bay, Parvo walked in. He said, "I've got some good news for you, Megatron…I've figured out how to draw out the crystal's energy. To do so, we'll need to cut it in half. Once we've done so, I'll give half of it to you, and keep the rest for myself. From my readings, even a tiny fragment contains enough power to fuel your plans for at least ten years." Megatron smiled, and he replied, "That's the BEST news I've heard all day, General. My bad mood has miraculously vanished. Thank you." Parvo departed the room with Groomer, and Skywarp walked up to Megatron. He said, "You're not gonna settle for half the crystal, are you?" Megatron replied, "Of course not, Skywarp…once the Autobots and Road Rovers are defeated, and I have Optimus Prime's head displayed for a trophy…I shall take the ENTIRE crystal, exterminate Parvo and his woman…and then I shall drain this planet Earth dry of every precious resource, until it becomes a lifeless ball of rock!! HAHAHA!!"

In their command room, hidden behind soundproof doors, Parvo and Groomer were making their own plans for the crystal. Groomer said, "General, what are ya planning to do about Megatron? He can't be trusted." Parvo replied, "I know that, Groomer..but for now, I'll work with him…at least until the Rovers and Autobots are out of the picture. Once we emerge victorious, I shall harness the power of the crystal, and use it to create a weapon that will obliterate Megatron and his Decepticons…behold!!" Parvo punched up a blueprint on his computer, and Groomer asked, "What's that, General?" Parvo replied, "It's a positron cannon, my dear Groomer. It uses a supercharged stream of positrons, which will destroy ANYTHING that it hits on the molecular level. It's the ultimate weapon, and with it, I shall finally have complete world domination!! HAHAHA…cough…hack…wheeze…ugh…LOZENGE!!" Groomer handed Parvo a cherry-flavored lozenge, and she said, "Oh Parvo…you're so brilliant!! I know this plan's going to succeed." Parvo sat back in his chair and smiled, while Groomer began to rub his shoulders. He said, "Groomer, send a brigade of Cano-Mutants out with the Decepticons..give them orders to bring the mutt and the Collie back here so I can Cano-Mutate them. I'll have them destroy their family…and Professor Shepherd as well. As for the other Rovers…terminate them." Groomer saluted, and then she gave the Cano-Mutants their marching orders.

When the Decepticon strike force was preparing to leave, the Cano-Mutants piled into the back of the trailer of Motormaster, the Stunticon leader. They drove out, planning on taking the heroic Autobots and their canine friends out before they could spoil their evil plans.

Road Rover HQ…

Hunter and Colleen were relaxing under the shelter of a palm tree, while Starlight watched the kids play nearby. Alex and Cassie were taking a swim in the warm water, while Kayla played with Alek and his toy cars. Karina had recently taken an interest in painting, so she was over by another stand of palm trees, making a picture of this lovely scene before her. Blitz and Sam were curled up together on a beach towel, reading and sipping glasses of fruit punch, while Exile and Kasha strolled along the edge of the shore. Shag was hunting for seashells, and Muzzle was watching the happy scene from the balcony, along with The Master and Professor Hubert.

Optimus Prime arrived just then, and Professor Shepherd said, "I saw you on the news this morning, Optimus. Your speech was excellent, and I wouldn't be surprised if you and your Autobots earn some kind of special honor once this mission is over. After all, defeating a threat like Megatron OR Parvo, not to mention BOTH of them…that's an honor that will truly go down in history." Optimus replied, "I don't require any special honors, Professor…nor do the other Autobots. I feel honored to know that I've been able to protect this planet, and those who call it home, from the ravages of Megatron's plans. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, and I intend to keep this planet under my protection for as long as I remain functional." Professor Shepherd smiled, and then the main console beeped a warning. Along with Professor Hubert and Optimus, The Master checked the screen, and he said, "This isn't good…the Decepticons are on the move again. I'll assemble the Rovers for the briefing. Optimus, bring in the other Autobots." Optimus nodded, and he sent the word.

Hunter said, "It's so pretty out here Colleen…a perfect day to just sit back, relax, and enjoy being married to the loveliest female dog ever to grace the Earth. I love you with all my heart, my sweet English Rose." Colleen kissed Hunter, and sparks danced in their vision as their lips met. When they pulled apart, Colleen replied, "I love you too, Huntie…and I'll never stop loving you." They were about to kiss again, when The Master's voice announced, "ROVERS, REPORT TO THE BRIEFING ROOM. THE DECEPTICONS ARE MAKING THEIR MOVE!!" Hunter growled out, "That lousy overgrown half-brained tyrant Megatron…I'm gonna PERSONALLY shove the largest piece of explosive ordnance I can find down his cannon barrel and detonate it…then Prime can turn him into a Jungle Gym." Colleen replied, "I know how you feel, Huntie…every time we try to relax, somebody goes and starts trouble again. Let's get this done and over with, and then we can come back here and enjoy the team's anniversary party." Hunter nodded, and he led the way up to the Mission Control Room.

When the team arrived, having geared up at the armory, they found Optimus and the other Autobots waiting for them. There were several new arrivals, and Optimus introduced the Rovers to the Protectobots. When the introductions were finished, they all turned their attention to Professor Shepherd at the head of the room. He said, "Here's our situation…the Decepticons have set up a roadblock here…approximately ten miles from this large complex that was spotted by our recon satellite. It's highly likely that Parvo and Megatron are holed up in that facility. Rovers, Autobots…break through that roadblock, infiltrate that base, stop Parvo and Megatron, and get that crystal back. Is that understood?" The two teams of heroes nodded, and The Master said, "Good luck to all of you!!" Hunter turned to face his teammates, and he said, "LET'S HIT THE ROAD, ROVERS!!" Optimus said, "AUTOBOTS..TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!!"

When Prime had changed into his truck form, he opened the doors of his semi-truck cab, and the door of his trailer as well. Shag wheeled Muzzle in, and Hunter was about to climb into Prime's cab, when Kayla said, "Be careful, daddy..I love you." Hunter hugged his younger daughter, and he replied, "I'll be fine, Kayla…and I love you too. Be good for Grandma!" Kayla went over to stand with her grandmother, and once Colleen had finished saying her good-byes to her mother and her kids, she let Hunter give her a boost into the passenger seat of Prime's cab, before Hunter climbed into the driver's seat. With a loud roar, Prime's engine revved, and he took off, with the rest of the Autobots following closely behind him.

After a three-hour drive, Optimus Prime came to a halt, and he said, "Hunter, Colleen...I advise you and the others to climb out now and get ready. We've got Decepticons and Cano-Mutants up ahead." Hunter replied, "You got it, Optimus." The Retriever-mix climbed out, and he then gave Colleen a hand in getting down, while the other Rovers got out of Optimus's trailer. A few seconds later, Optimus transformed, and the other Autobots followed suit. Hot Spot was the gallant leader of the Protectobots. He said, "Prime, there's big trouble over there. I see Devastator...not to mention Menasor AND Bruticus." Optimus replied, "I see them too, Hot Spot. Aerialbots, combine into Superion. Protectobots, form into Defensor. I'll take care of Starscream...the rest of you fan out and deal with the other Decepticons. Leave the Cano-Mutants to the Rovers." The Aerialbots merged into Superion, and the Protectobots followed suit, combining into the mighty Defensor. The Protectobots were led by Hot Spot, who transformed into a light blue fire truck. He formed the torso of Defensor. Blades formed Defensor's left arm, and his vehicle mode was a helicopter. First Aid formed Defensor's right arm, and he transformed into an ambulance. Defensor's left leg was formed from Groove, who had a police motorcycle as his alternate mode. The giant robot's right leg was formed from Streetwise, who had a police Camaro as his alternate mode. Defensor was capable of generating a powerful force field, and he was armed with a pair of high-powered laser rifles.

On the Decepticon side, Starscream called out, "ALL TROOPS, PREPARE FOR BATTLE!!" Bruticus, the combined form of the Combaticons, stood to the left of Devastator. Next to Bruticus was Menasor, the combined form of the Stunticons. Menasor's torso was formed from MotorMaster. The loud-mouthed leader of the Stunticons transformed into a Semi-Truck, just like Optimus Prime. MotorMaster was black and gray. The left arm of Menasor was formed by Dead End, who transformed into a red Porsche 928. The right arm was formed by Dragstrip, who had a yellow Formula 1 race car as a vehicle mode. The left leg was formed from Wild Rider. He was completely insane, and had a black Ferrari 650 as his vehicle mode. The right leg was formed by Breakdown, who changed into a white Lamborghini Countach. Menasor was armed with a giant sword, and a massive concussion rifle. Bruticus's torso was formed by the Combaticon leader, Onslaught. His vehicle mode was a military truck with twin cannon barrels on it. The right arm was formed by Blast-Off, who had a space shuttle for his vehicle mode. Vortex formed the left arm, and his alternate form was a military helicopter. Swindle formed the giant's right leg, and his vehicle mode was a jeep. Brawl changed into a tank, and he formed the left leg of Bruticus. The giant beast carried a plasma mortar cannon for a weapon. Starscream waved his troops forward, and the battle commenced.

'Now I've told you this once before
You can't control me
If you try to take me down you're gonna break
Now I feel your every nothing that you're doing for me
I'm picking you outta me
you run away
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone

You're always hiding behind your so called goddess
So what you don't think that we can see your face
Resurrected back before the final fallen
now they've arrest until I can make my own way
I'm not afraid of fading
I stand alone
Feeling your sting down inside of me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything that I believe is fading
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
And now it's my time (now it's my time)
It's my time to dream (my time to dream)
Dream of the sky (dream of the sky)
Make me believe that this place is invaded
By the poison in me
Help me decide if my fire will burn out
Before you can breathe
Breathe into me
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone

Feeling your sting down inside of me
I'm not dying for it
I stand alone
Everything that I believe is fading
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
Inside
I stand alone
Inside!'

Hunter started things off by gut-punching a Cano-Mutated Pit Bull, as it tried to grab Colleen from behind. He said, "Keep your hands off of my wife, you walking flea hotel!! Anybody that messes with her, they mess with me!!" Hunter then zipped behind a second Cano-Mutant, and while the beast tried to spot him, Hunter cracked a powerful right hook into the monster's jaw, dropping it like a bad habit. He was about to turn and head back towards Colleen, when a Cano-Mutated Mastiff grabbed him by the throat, and began dragging him over to the enemy lines, where the beast intended to tie Hunter up for transport back to Parvo's base. Colleen spotted her husband in trouble, and so she took off at her best speed. When she got close enough, she took a running leap, and called out "HIYA…DA VINCI!! REMBRANDT!! PICASSO!!" She drilled a snap kick into the monster's gut, causing it to double over in pain, and she quickly followed up with a hard punch to the side of the mutant's head, and she finished the job with a spinning judo throw. She helped Hunter back up onto his feet, and once she'd taken his hands in hers, she asked him, "Huntie, are you alright, 'luv?" Hunter caught his breath for a few seconds, and then he replied, "Thanks to you, Colleen…yes. I don't think I could ever tell you how much you mean to me." Colleen kissed Hunter, and she replied, "I love you, Huntie…and I won't let anyone or ANYTHING hurt you." The two of them hugged, before heading back into battle.

Blitz slashed his claws through a pair of Cano-Mutant laser rifles, before biting another one in half. He cleaned his teeth with a toothpick, and he said, "Come here, little girly-boy…Papa Blitzy wants to give you his 'favorite punishment'!!" The Cano-Mutant panicked and ran away in fear, but Blitz quickly caught up. His fangs nailed the monster in the rear, and then Blitz punched the Cano-Mutant in the head, knocking it out. Samantha unloaded a rapid-fire dervish of punches and kicks on a group of thirty Cano-Mutants, and with help from Blitz, took the lot of them down within ten minutes. She said, "Thanks for the help, Blitz..I needed that." The Doberman replied, "Think nothing of it, Sam…I love you, and whenever you need help, I'll be here for you." Sam hugged Blitz, and then the pretty female German Shepherd replied, "I love you too, Blitz..and I'll always be at your side."

Exile melted the rocket launchers of twelve Cano-Mutants, and then he froze ten more into ice sculptures. Kasha tossed one of them like a ragdoll, and sent him flying into thirty more of his fellow monsters. She said, "Look, Exile..I invent new sport…Cano-Mutant Bowling." Exile laughed, and then he replied, "You are brave, funny…and most beautiful dog I know. I love you, Kasha…and you will always be my little snowflower." Kasha kissed Exile's cheek, and she replied, "Da…I love you too, Exile. You are only dog I have ever loved, and nothing can ever stop my love for you." They embraced, making a silent promise with the looks in their eyes to spend some time together once the mission was over. After that, they headed back in to assist their friends.

Shag took down ten Cano-Mutants with a gas grenade, and then Hunter whistled for Muzzle. He and Colleen undid the Rottweiller's restraints, and Muzzle launched himself at the remaining Cano-Mutants with a savage growl. Hunter said, "Oh boy…there goes the neighborhood…" Colleen put her hand over her eyes, and she said, "Simply dreadful!!" Blitz said, "Ugh…now that is sick…and I just had breakfast!!" Sam said, "My thoughts exactly…Oh Muzzle…take it easy!!" Shag put his hands over his face and turned away, and Exile said, "My cookies…I think I may be tossing them soon!!" Kasha replied, "Da…me too…"

When the sounds of Muzzle's rampage had ended, Hunter and Colleen saw him laying on his back, with tons of unconscious Cano-Mutants around him. He sighed in contentment, and then he belched. Hunter patted him on the head, and then Colleen gave him a treat, before they placed him back in his restraints.

With all the Cano-Mutants down, Starscream said, "So much for Parvo's troops…now you shall see what the power of the Decepticons can do!!" Starscream flew straight at Optimus Prime, only to be tackled in mid-flight. Superion began mixing it up with Devastator, and he'd no sooner disabled the green-armored behemoth, when Bruticus tackled him. The two gigantic robots began struggling, each one landing ground-shaking punches and kicks, and taking turns tossing one another into whatever they could find. Bruticus was about to fire his plasma mortar cannon, when he was hit from behind by Defensor's dual laser rifles. That distracted him long enough for Superion to land a powerful kick that sent Bruticus flying. The impact dazed the heavily-armored metal goliath, and Superion blew him apart with a full-on blast from all of his weapons at once. Menasor, seeking to avenge his two downed comrades, charged at Superion with his sword, intent on slicing the heroic Autobot combiner into pieces. Defensor met him halfway, and crushed his sword with one of his massive fists, before tearing off the Decepticon gestalt's left arm. Dead End tried to transform into his vehicle mode and escape, but Defensor said, "This is how I handle pesky Decepticons…I SWAT THEM LIKE BUGS!!" He tossed Dead End into the air, caught him, and crushed him. His force field absorbed the blasts from Menasor's concussion rifle, and he retaliated with his laser rifles, causing the remaining Stunticons to separate. Ironhide shot WildRider, while Bumblebee and Wheeljack took out DragStrip. Hound blew off Breakdown's head with a shot from his beam sniper rifle, and that left MotorMaster. He called out, "OPTIMUS PRIME, I CHALLENGE YOU TO A ONE-ON-ONE CONTEST OF STRENGTH!! THE WINNER LIVES…THE LOSER GETS MELTED INTO A SLAG PILE!! IF YOU REFUSE…I'LL KILL THE ROAD ROVERS ONE BY ONE…STARTING WITH THE COLLIE!!"

Optimus finished beating on Starscream, and Soundwave carried the battered Decepticon off the battlefield. Prime said, "Motormaster, you've made a big mistake…two of them. First, you've challenged me, but your BIGGEST mistake, was threatning the deaths of innocent living beings. For that…I intend to make you pay." Optimus transformed, and so did MotorMaster. They revved their engines, and charged straight at each other. Colleen said, "Blimey…this is gonna leave a mess!!" Prime and MotorMaster collided with a tremendous explosion, sending pieces of metal flying everywhere. Jazz said, "Hey Ironhide, can ya see who won?" Ironhide used his enhanced optics, and he said, "Yeah…and it's Optimus!! He took that Decepti-clown loudmouth out, just like I knew he would!"

Prime transformed into his robot mode, and Ratchet came over to check him out. When he'd finished, he said, "You're running all clean, Optimus. As for MotorMaster…he's finished. When you two collided, you destroyed his main processor, and you also caused irreversible damage to his memory core. He won't be coming back. The Combaticons are down as well, and so are the other Stunticons. Devastator got away, and so did the other Decepticons." Optimus replied, "That's fine, Ratchet. When this is all over though…Megatron's not getting away, and neither is Parvo. They're both gonna get what they deserve." Hunter said, "I couldn't have said it better myself, Prime…let's get moving. Parvo's base is up ahead, and we need to pay them a visit." Optimus transformed, and the Rovers climbed in. After everyone was all buckled up, Prime drove off in the direction of the enemy base, followed by the rest of the Autobots.

Next Chapter: Megatron berates Parvo and Starscream for their failure, and he decides to take matters into his own hands. The villains prepare for the confrontation with the Rovers and Autobots, while the two heroic teams fight their way past a second roadblock. Also, Parvo begins work on his positron cannon, and Megatron makes plans for the new Decepticon space cruiser. Be here next time for Chapter Five: On The Road To Freedom