I"M BAAAAAAAAACK! What's up Mechs and Femmes, and welcome back to Transformers Prime Gate crasher, now last time The Bots got me and Fowler off the Nemesis and now Jack has left through the ground bridge. But after a check up I found out I had pure energon flowing in my veins and I'm Techno-organic.
Here is the final Chapter in the Darkness rising Arc. After this Volume 1 will officially start
Now that's that, let's roll out!
Chapter 6 Frontier
The next morning I got up and walked outside to see Arcee waiting for me. She said she was going to see if she can get Jack to come back. I simply replied and asked her to drop me off at the base first. We travelled to the base to see everyone there except Jack of course, just doing their thing, minding their own business. That is until Miko saw me. "Hey Connor, can you show me what kind of weapons you have?" She said excitedly. "Their call weapons for a reason Miko. Not play things". Ratchet called while on the console he was on. "Relax Ratchet, I'm not going to keep them loaded, and try not to blow anyone's head off". I said. He then mumbled something I couldn't understand. Must be Cybertronian or something.
"So how do you know about all the weapons you have anyway?" She asked. "Well they're based off the game Transformers Fall Of Cybertron. I know I can create a few of them by thinking of them, and picturing them in my head". I explained. "I wish I can do that. Think you can tell us about the different universes there are?" She said. "I don't know, maybe we'll see". I smiled in amusement. "Optimus I've pinpointed Megatron's spacebridge high above earth's atmosphere". The CMO said the last part in a depressed tone. "Wait, can't you just use the ground-bridge?" She asked. "The Ground-bridge has limited range. If it's stretched too far it could send us scattered across the stars". He explained to the young teen. "Well correct me if I'm wrong, but if the Bridge can send us on the other side of the world. Couldn't it work with our atmosphere?" I asked. He pondered the thought for a moment before answering. "Well, when you put it that way it could, but it's not close enough". He said. "Just get the guys as close as you can Ratchet". I said with my hands on the hand rail.
"With Megatron in transit, I'm afraid we must take that risk. Getting to the space bridge first is our only means of stopping him". Optimus declared as we then heard a horn come from the entrance of the base that got everyone's attention. We then saw Arcee with none other than Jack with her. "Hey guys guess whose back". He said meekly. "Told ya so". I said to Bulkhead. "Well I'll be. You showed me wrong". He smiled. "Autobots, prepare to roll out". Prime said.
"Where to Optimus?" Arcee asked as she transformed. Miko then answered her question "The Final Frontier dude". She said in an epic voice. "Space? I thought they didn't have any way to get there". Jack said. "They don't…really". Raf replied , Jack then turned his attention to Arcee. "Be…Seein' you?" He said to her, who gave a 'see you later' response. She then turned her attention to me. "I'll try not to get myself in trouble. But no promises". I chuckled lightly. She gave me a smile and nodded. I then walked over to Ratchet before they could leave. "As soon as they make it through the Ground-bridge find an alternate way of destroying it". I said quietly to the medic who nodded in response. Ratchet then turn his attention to Prime. "Optimus if you leave me on a planet teeming with humans and a dimensional traveller I'll never forgive you". What the hell man? "What are you talking about? I'm standing right here". I said without care. I swear I could've sworn I saw a smirk or smile on Optimus's faceplate."Until we meet again old friend. Autobots, roll out!" He called as he activated his battle mask. All the bots, the exception of Ratchet and Cliff drove through the ground-bridge and off to the Space-Bridge.
As the bots left we could hear everything that was going on. And I gotta say it feels weird not knowing what's going on. Not looking from the screen's perspective I mean. We saw the team's life signs and whatnot on the monitor Ratchet had been observing.
"Don't look down…or up…or left". Bulk said to himself. "Bulk, you ended up doing all those things didn't you?" I asked in amusement. "I'd like to see you try and come out here Connor". He replied. "Alright I'll shut up". I said putting my hands up in a mocking defeat, even though he couldn't see them. "So Megatron's packing enough Dark Energon to reanimate Cybertron's dead. Right Connor?" Arcee asked me. "Yea. That you're right about Arcee". I said with worry in my voice. "And since we don't possess of disabling the space-bridge. Nobody gets in or out". Optimus ordered as I knew they'd cock their blasters ready for anything that the Cons would throw at them.
After a short time nothing happened.
"What are they waiting for?" Arcee asked. "Glad you asked Arcee, Optimus is there anything that was resorting to a dish or something on the Nemesis? Because if there was. That would mean Megatron needs a remote targeting system". I said, everyone just looked at me like I was mad. Seriously guys? "Uh, Knowing that this is Darkness rising part 5 isn't that hard to remember you know. I mean c'mon I thought we established that I got the foreknowledge?" I said simply with an added shrug. "You are Correct Connor, their interstellar Navigation System has sustained serious damage". Optimus replied which made Bulkhead smirk.
"You can Thank Bulkhead for that". I smiled. "Glad you're admiring my handy work Connor". The Wrecker chuckled. "Any time buddy!" I smiled again. "Don't the Decepticons know where their home planet is?" Raf asked. "Naturally. But Cybertron is many light years away, to reach their target, their aim must but astronomically precise". He scoffed. "From what I know of earth's technology, I doubt there exists a single radio telescope dish on this planet that is powerful enough to reach Cybertron". He said. "Don't be too sure Ratchet". I said adding my opinion. "What about a bunch of radio telescopes linked together? Like the giant sizeray in Texas?" The young genus asked. "Zib, tib, bab at! That's not child's play". He said which me and Raf roll our eyes. "Good thinking Raf. Ratchet, Contact Agent Fowler to alert the Array staff of the security hazard". Optimus ordered.
"No need Prime". Fowler said as he just walked in the room. "Man talk about dramatic timing". I said with my eyebrows raised. "What's the situation?" He asked. "Want the long version or the short? Basically we got the team up in earth's orbit on a Decepticon Space bridge and Megatron is packing a lot of Dark Energon, to raise Cybertron's dead, bringing an army of zombie Transformers through the said bridge. But if we can stall them by getting the dishes all the way in Texas out of alignment we have a chance". I explained. "And the short version?" He asked with an uncertain brow raised. "The short version is that if Megatron gets his undead army through. We're boned". I stated. "I'll make the call". He said but I stopped him."Don't bother". I said. "Why?" He asked.
"Soundwave is already on the scene, and the way I see it. The only way to get this done is to get inside the building". I said as if on cue Raf slammed his hands on the table where his laptop was sitting. "He's right the Firewalls are too thick". He said as he turned away from his laptop. "See?" I shrugged. "You said the Decepticons were there already. It's too great a risk". Optimus told us. "Optimus you said it yourself. It's more than the safety of four humans". Jack stated in which Miko chimed in as well. "Yea. If the Cons win, we're fragged. Along with everyone else on our planet!" She exclaimed. "This might not be my home. But it's still earth. If I go down I'm not going down with my tail between my legs. I'm going down fighting, taking as many Decepticons with me". I said with no fear whatsoever. "Raf?" Optimus asked. "I want to give it a shot". He Raf answered. "Don't worry Optimus. I'll make sure that they're in safe hands, and won't get hurt". I said as my veins on my arm glowed. "Connor what did I tell you? What if the Cons learn about your powers? I can't bear to think if you get captured again". She really cares about me that much?
"Arcee. I know you're worried. But you need to let me take this chance. You remember what I said right? People like me, we may want to be in a world of our own and have what I have. We're willing to help anyone in times like these". I smiled reassuringly as I saw her signal with her face on it. "But…what if it happens again?" She said worryingly. "I won't let it happen again. For my sake…and yours". I said with determination with my smile kept up. "…Be careful. If you don't I'll scrap you myself". She said lightening the mood with the last part. "That promise…I can keep". I chuckled.
"Oh just marry her already!" Miko groaned. "UWay to kill the mood huh Miko?" I said in an annoyed tone. "If you kids think you're going to a military where the Decepticons are your crazy. I'm coming too". Folwer said. "I'm coming too". We looked in the direction of the voice to see Cliffjumper leaning on the wall for support. "That's a no Cliff. You stay with Ratchet at the base. Besides one hit in your current state it would mean the end of ya". I said as I took a few steps towards him. "You're not going unprotected". He protested. "Who says we aren't?" I smirked as I pulled out my EDK Techvolt.
(Decepticon Ship, Nemesis)
"Surely Lord Megatron, the Autobots are up to something". Starscream suggested.
"Really, Starscream?" The warlord said sarcastically, he then slammed his servo onto a button on the console in front of him. "CRUSH THEM!" He ordered. Then dozens of Decepticon flyers flew out of the hanger bay towards the space-bridge. Well outnumbering the Autobots in numbers. But the bots weren't scared because of how many there were.
"Well, here comes the welcoming committee". Bulkhead stated said.
(Giant Sensor Arrays, Texas)
We came out of the Ground-bridge and found ourselves just outside the building. And I gotta tell ya I felt like my head was scrambled by a power drill. And a grenade went off in my stomach. "That's going to get getting used to". Jack groaned. "Too right mate". I replied. "I really shouldn't've had those doughnuts for breakfast". Fowler groaned. "Not the smartest idea huh?" I chuckled. "Hey, where are the guards?" Raf asked taking in the surroundings."Soundwave probably". I muttered to myself. We walked through the hallways to find the room just like in the episode. The dishes were locked onto Cybertron, but Raf undid them. I'm surprised that he could do something like this for someone his age. After another 3 minutes or so I felt that something wasn't : 'Wait a minute'. I thought then it hit me.
I looked in the reflection of the monitor. And saw the huge chord. It was Soundwave. "Guys move!" I yelled as I pulled Raf out of the way from Soundwave's Chord, so he could continue his work. Miko then tried to hit it with a fire axe but it was just merely handed to him. I then heard Jack call to Miko about what she did. "Hey Soundwave!" I called. The chord then snapped its attention in my direction. "Remember me!?" I taunted moving my hands in a 'Bring it on' gesture.
It got ready to strike at me as I stood my ground. It was like a predator ready to pounce on its prey. Little did he know I had a weapon ready just for a situation like this. The chord struck at me fast. But I was faster. I commando rolled forward, transforming my arm into a Gear Shredder at full charge and grabbing onto it then sawing at it to make him feel pain. He flung around the room, to and fro but I let go and my arm shifted back to normal. The chord then exited the room but we made haste we saw Soundwave just about to fly away but looked to see the five of us. I still saw the crack I made on his visor earlier, I'm surprised he still has it.
Miko pulled out her phone and took a photo of Soundwave. I shielded my face so he didn't get me as he took a picture of his own. But the others weren't fast enough as I was. He then turned and transformed into his Predator Drone form and flew away. "Why is he leaving?" Miko asked as she looked up. "He cut the hard wire, the dishes are locked onto Cybertron. For good". Raf answered kneeling next to a cut wire with the Axe wedged in it. "We're done here. Let's get bridged back". I sighed.
When Ratchet Bridged us back to base I explained what happened. He was kinda pissed that I used my powers against soundwave. But I told him I was protecting them, he seemed to calm down once he understood why. He dropped the subject as purple blips came on the screen bringing our attention to the monitor. "Optimus I'm registering a rapidly expanding mass in their space bridge vortex, one with a particular energy signature". He called. "Dark Energon…Ratchet we must destroy the Space-bridge. There's enough live Energon flowing through it to achieve detonation, but we lack the firepower to ignite it". Optimus said sadly. "Optimus, I must say that the space-bridge is our sole hope of returning to Cybertron. Are you sure it's destruction is our only option?" The CMO asked. "I'm afraid so". His leader replied.
"Then by all means…" He said. "Let us light our darkest hour". 'Let us light our darkest hour'. We said/thought in sync. Ratchet then looked at the schematics that Raf handed him to destroy the Space-bridge. "Ratchet we're in position". Arcee said through the com. Ratchet then instructed them on what to do.: "Arcee, pay close attention. Follow the line from the flow regulator to the Energon pump, there should be a valve". "I see it". She replied. "Good. To turn all that power against itself, all you have to do is reverse the current". He instructed. "Current Reversed".
"YES!" Fowler said as he fist pumped the air. "Right?" He motioned to us, but mainly me, they simply shrugged, I nodded. "I'll ready the ground-bridge". Ratchet stated as went over to the controls bringing the Bridge to life. "Optimus, the ground-bridge is ready and waiting". He said over the com. "Autobots, jump". Optimus commanded as he appeared through the portal along with Bulkhead and Bumblebee…who held Arcee in his arms who was unresponsive.: "We almost lost one this week, by the Allspark don't let it be two". The Medc said as he stiffened. "Arcee?" Jack asked. "Really Jack? There are other Motorcycles in the world". She smiled faintly. "But you were my first". He smiled back. "And you told me to stay outta trouble". I said lightening the mood. "I'm still going to scrap you myself…like I said". She smirked faintly at me. "I'll hold you up to that". I smirked back at her.
"And Megatron?" Ratchet asked. "Not even he could survive ground zero". Optimus answered. "Optimus, if we both know Megatron like we do. He's seems to come back after something like this". I said to him but it just filled him with uncertainty. "PRIME!" We all looked over towards Fowler to see him near the elevator. "I didn't get to thank you bots for saving me. I owe you one, you too Connor". He smiled at me before the Elevator doors closed. "At least he said thanks for once which is surprising". Cliff said to all of us. "He'll be thanking us more than once. I guarantee it". I smiled. "So, is this the part where you say goodbye and forget we ever saw you?" Miko asked sadly. "No. I think Connor has the appropriate answer". Optimus stated as everyone had their eyes/optics on me.
"After all we've been through in the past week. I doubt we'll be finished any time soon". I smiled.
Well that's the first Arc done and dusted, like Megatron.
Now I'm going to leave this fic here for the moment so i can work on my RWBY story and get more drafts up and get them ready for the story.
While I'm doing that leave me some ideas and review on how I'm going so far and how i did with the first Arc. So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!
(Update: 30/7/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).
