Well, well, well, we're back with some more Transformers Prime Gate Crasher. Now as in regards for RWBY Remnant Games, one of my biggest chapters is currently underway and in construction. Just give me some time and I can get it up before you know it.
Now last time we helped the Autobots destroy the Desepticon's space bridge in earth's orbit.
Now we've eventually made it to Volume 1 of Transformers Prime
I won't take up anymore of your time. Let's roll out!
Chapter 7 Vermin
Everything has been quiet ever since Darkness Rising has passed. Other than the fact that Skyquake was reactivated like I knew he would. Optimus and Bumblebee were sent over stop him. Although Optimus tried reasoning with him but it was no use. Once a Decepticon was loyal to Megatron there's little to no possibility of him or her switching sides. When they got back they told us that off lining him, was the only way to stop his tyranny. I couldn't blame Optimus for trying to reason with him. I mean there's always goodness in people and Transformers. Right now I was on the road with Cliffjumper since he wanted to stretch his legs…or wheels in his case since he was released from the Med-bay. I decided to go with him since I have nothing better to do today.
"So Cliff, how does it fee not being on the berth 24/7?" I asked. "I feel like I can take on anything. Besides sitting around doing nothing can be boring. Besides, it's not fun being confined to the Med-bay when you could be putting dents in Cons". He said. "Well I'm glad you're back in action and ready to kick some tailpipe". I smiled in amusement as I leaned my feet on top of the dashboard. "Let's head back to the base. As you humans say it, I'm going to catch some Z's". He said. "Sure thing man". I replied. "Hold on, Optimus's calling". He said as he opened the Com channel. "Cliffjumper, is Connor with you?" He asked. "Read ya loud and clear Optimus. What's the problem?" I asked sitting up straight. "Ratchet has detected an Escape pod in the Arctic, Bumblebee and Bulkhead are standing by to retrieve it. I am unsure if we should recover it". He stated. "Personally I'd leave it. It could result in you and Arcee almost off lining. But since I'm here, keep it frozen under heavily armed guard until we can figure out what to do". I suggested. "Understood, we shall keep it frozen until further notice. Prime out". He said as the Com link cut off. "What do you think I could be?" He asked out of curiosity. "I'd rather be wrong. But let's just say it anything but good news". I said simply.
We arrived at the base to hear Ratchet explaining to Optimus about when their internal scans turn blue, system failure is imminent. Then on cue Bulkhead Bumblebee and Arcee drove in their charges and changed to their bipedal forms. "Ugh. Shouldn't they be in school or something?" Ratchet sighed in annoyance. "It's Saturday Ratchet. No school. Sorry buddy". I smiled in amusement.
"I wasn't expecting a carpool. What gives Arcee?" Jack asked. "Tag team Jack. My turn for exploration duty". She replied. "Well too bad, it's a beautiful day for a ride, I'd hate to make you feel guilty for leaving me inside". He said trying to go with them. When he said that I felt something stir up inside me. Dunno what it was but it came in a brief second or two. It might be nothing but with my condition and biology. It might. "Arctic exploration duty". She rephrased amusingly. "Inside where it's warm". He said changing his mind. "Hey Arcee, if you find any frozen metal out there in the snow. Don't try and lick it with your tongue. Otherwise it will get stuck on there until you can thaw it out". I said in amusement, with my hands on the railing. "Now why would I do that?" She replied in a sceptical tone. "No reason". I said in a sing-a-long tone with my hands behind my head. I was about to walk away until she grabbed me by the back of my shirt and held me up to her face. "Hey!" I called. "I mean why would I do that, when I get you to do it for me?" She smirked in amusement. "You wouldn't". I said squinting my eyes. "I would". She squinted back with the smirk on her faceplate". "No. you wouldn't". I said looking away. "Look you'd better get going. Don't want to keep you here longer than you have to". I said dropping the subject. "Finally admit defeat do you?" She smirked still. "No. I just don't want to keep Optimus waiting". I said as she put me back down.
"The Arctic? I've always wanted to see snow". Raf said excitedly. "I would invite you to join us Raphael, but the conditions are much too extreme even for us Autobots". Optimus stated "I understand". The young genius said slightly disappointed. Optimus went for the portal but turned to face him. "But, I will bring you back a snowball?" He said trying to lift the boy's spirits. "That would be awesome!" Raf said excitedly. Optimus went through as Arcee was about to enter I called out to her. "Head my warning Arcee! Remember that!" I called out to her with my amusement making its return. "Don't make me pull you though here". She smirked yet again while walking backwards facing me. As soon as she passed the Ground-bridge faded but returned a second later.
"What was that?" Bulkhead asked the medic. "Something took out power to the ground-bridge". He stated.
'Oh no, I hope it's not what I think it is'. I thought, before running to prepare for the worst.
(Normal pov)
"What could've happened?" Jack said as everyone was confused about the Ground-bridge. "Did you finally blow a fuse? Oh wait you always blow fuses". Miko laughed which wasn't helping the situation. "Where's the fire extinguisher Ratchet!?" Connor said as he was searching through the medic's supplies. "It's kept up stairs. Why would you need a Fire extinguisher? Nothing has blown up yet". He answered indicating to the Ground-bridge. "I know. Wheeljack or Warpath usually do that kind of thing. Bulk would know that".The Techno-organic said as he grabbed a nearby extinguisher off the wall near under the stairs and went back to the supplies he was digging through as he finally found what he was looking for. "If this problem is what I think it is. Then we're going to need a lot more extinguishers. Where are the others you keep at the base?"
"There's 3 in the med-bay with a bot sized one as well". Ratchet replied as the young man bolted at high speed which surprised him because he knew he'd run a lot faster with the Energon in him, but he was getting faster. He then walked out with two of the extinguishers in one hand and the other on his left shoulder. "Why the rush of getting all of them?" He asked. "Because I hope to God or Primus in your case that I'm wrong. Because what you guys brought back from the arctic has brought some unwanted visitors". Connor said. "Bumblebee, get the bot sized extinguisher would ya mate?" He said catching his breath. Sure thing. He beeped jogging to get the said extinguisher. "What do you mean by unwanted visitors?" Bulkhead asked.
"Do you want me to say?". He replied with a question to the green mech, Bulkhead nodded in response. He was sure of himself. But Connor wasn't convinced. "Sure you won't panic?" He asked again to be sure. He nodded again. "I think we got ourselves a Scraplet infestation". He said flatly. When Bulkhead got his answer he began shaking like Connor thought he would. The other bots were now got Goosebumps as Connor would put it. Including Bumblebee who heard what he had to say. "You ok Bulk?" He asked sceptically. "Of course why wouldn't I be?" The green wrecker asked shaking nervously. "It's because I know what Scraplets do to you guys. And I gotta say it's not pretty". Connor shuddered. "Ratchet can you contact Optimus and Arcee, we might have some time before things get worse". He said as Ratchet quickly did so.
"Ratchet to Optimus Do you Read? We have a situation". He said but all he got was static, which caused him to slam his servo on the console. "Scrap! The Scraplets have gotten into the com-link systems. If we don't eradicate these creatures immediately, they will reduce the base to a scrapheap". He stated to every bot, human and in between present. "I say we bug outta here. Let em keep it!" Bulkhead shouted in which Bumblebee, and Cliffjumper agreed with. "Seriously? While Optimus and Arcee are freezing their Afts off in the Arctic? I don't know about you but I'm going on a bug hunt". Connor said while cocking his EDK. "Connor is right, evacuation is not an option. If we don't get the Ground Bridge back online Optimus and Arcee will perish". Ratchet explained "They…will?" Jack said scared of the thought that the weather could so something to a bot like Optimus or Arcee.
"Bulkhead you never run!" Miko said to her guardian. "Miko you haven't see these things devour a Transformer. Bulk and I have, trust me I saw an Insectacon that was very unlucky". Connor said to her. "He's right, they pick you apart from the inside out, and going for the small, juicy bits first…fuse by fuse, circuit by circuit until nothing and I mean nothing is left. Not even your optics!" He said as he shuddered as he spoke. "Well don't give me Nightmares or anything Bulk". Cliffjumper said. If he were human, he'd be sweating bullets. "Tell me about it, these things are just like Piranhas of Cybertron". Connor pointed out running a hand through his hair.
"You have to let us help". Jack said frantically. "We're not made of metal". Raf added. "Well…most of us". Miko said turning all attention to Connor. "What?" He shrugged, when they eyed his gun it all clicked. "Oh. Right". He said. "Typically I find your fleshiness to be the least inviting quality. But it would appear to be an advantage under these circumstances". The medic pointed out. "I have a plan. Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, use the extinguisher and your guns to make a defensive perimeter around the bridge, Kids use the extinguishers to help them out. Ratchet get the ground-bridge fixed, once you get Optimus and Arcee's Co-ordinates locked in get ready to get them through. Bulk you're with me we need to check on the pod". Connor barked out the orders as what they're going to do, everyone didn't argue or question what he had in mind.
(My pov)
Bulkhead and I walked through the corridors with our guard up making sure none of those vermin come out of hiding too early. When we got to the vault we heard water dripping saw the escape pod in the middle of the room. "Bulkhead light". I said bringing out my EDK Techvolt. Bulk shined his light upon the pod and saw it was empty. With a big ass hole in the middle of it. Oh Primus, or God forbid how it was able to be thawed, I'll never know. "Yea just as I suspected. A Scraplet trap". I sighed. "An empty Scraplet trap". He rephrased while still shaking."Noted". I was cut off by the sound off blaster fire coming from throughout the base. "C'mon we gotta help the others. Move!" I said as we ran as fast as we could to the ops centre and saw a swarm of Scraplets being swept off by the bots as the kids used the extinguishers to freeze them. But the Scraplets found Bulk and started chowing on him. I brought my Techvolt into my other hand and started electrocuting the lot of them. The beam was chained to not 3 or four but roughly 9 or 10 at a time. As we were clearing them I was keeping my beams going as I fired one and reloaded the other. But to keep firing wasn't my problem, the Scraplets found a new and more juicy and tasty meal on their menu.
Me.
I saw the hoards started ditching the bot they were trying to consume they were launched at me. Some of them bit my weapons and felt the buzz saw-like fangs drilling into my metal parts. The pain was excruciating. I then felt like the need to play a trump card. I summoned all the Energon within me and built up as I could. "AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" I roared as a Shockwave erupted from me as all the Scraplets in the Ops centre were fried, smoking and crackling with electricity. Everyone then turned their attention to me and saw that I was bitten on my weapons and my skin surprisingly. "Damn. How'd you do that?" Cliff said getting up on one knee. "I've been…practising on the roof of the base. But it takes a…while for me to recharge between uses". I said between pants. "You've been practicing without me kno-" Ratchet said before he collapsed due to the all the bites from the Scraplets. "Look you can bitch about it when we get the Scraplets to move house and get Prime and Arcee home". I said.
Ratchet you've repaired everything but why won't it work? Bumblebee beeped before collapsing. "What was that Bee?" I asked. "He asked why the Ground-bridge wouldn't work". Raf translated. "Wait. The Energon lines! I remember there's a leak in the line. Fix that and we get ourselves a fully working ground-bridge". I said as I snapped my fingers. "Of course! But I don't think I can reach it". The medic groaned. "Don't worry we've beat em. Besides if there's any more Connor can just use his shockwave again". Miko said as if it were that simple. " Miko did you not hear me? It needs time to recharge after uses. Besides a concentrated blast like that takes longer. Those Scraplets were the scouts from what Ratchet said in the episode. Many, many more are coming. And I think I'm also on the menu". I said as I collapsed on my knees, causing Jack and Miko to help me up and careful not to get any energon on them.
"You ok?" Jack asked wide eyed. "I'll live". I grunted in response. "Great now what?" Bulkhead groaned. "Kids. You have to repair the line. Since you're not made of metal or partially metal like me or the bots". I ordered clutching my shoulder where a Scraplet bit me. "If we do get the Bridge up, what about Optimus and Arcee? The Scraplets won't leave until they chew us down to the last part of metal. And adding those two would be in as much trouble as we are". Cliffjumper stated. "We need bait". I replied. "Where are we going to get bait?" Ratchet asked rhetorically. Me: "You're looking at him". I jerked my thumb to myself.
"Have you got a death-wish kid?!" Bulk snapped in surprise. "You got a better idea? Besides the way that the hoard attacked me is because that my parts peak their interest of being the best there is on their menu". I said looking at my palm and saw my mixture of Blood and Energon smeared with it, before clutching my shoulder again. "Ok we got the bait set but where do we lead them?" Cliff asked. "Simple, open the bridge at Prime and Arcee's location in the arctic. From what happened the subzero temperature froze them on contact". I answered. "Alright. One stop shopping!" Miko cheered. "Yea. Look Optimus and Arcee are running out of time. You guys head over and fix the line I'll stay here with the bots". I panted. Raf and Jack got the tools and everything and all three of them and went to the leak where the Scraplets are. I sat down and leaned against Bumblebee to rest.
"How did you make a concentrated shockwave without damaging us or anything else in here?" Ratchet asked curiously. "Like is said I've been practicing. Putting my powers to use…thinking I could help you guys out". I replied. "What if the Cons know about-" Bulk started as I interrupted him. "I know, I know Arcee told me the same thing. I can't just sit around and not use my abilities to help. I can't stand for that". I said. You sure about you're decision? Bee asked. "Translation?" I asked. "He said are you sure about your decision?" Cliff said for him. "I'm certain". I answered, looking them all in the optic to make sure I was being serious. "Y'know Arcee is gonna be pissed when she hears about all this right?" He said while he was leaning against the wall of the base next to Bulkhead. "Well shit". I said as I leaned my head back against Bumblebee. I really didn't think this through. We were interrupted from our thoughts as we heard the whirring of Scraplets coming for us. "Ratchet, Open the ground bridge now!" Jack yelled while running with the others back in our direction.
"Ground-bridge, activated". Ratchet said before collapsing. "Bait". I muttered under my breath. I then generated an Energon recharger. I haven't tested this yet. But now's a good time as any. "Well time to nutt up or shut up". I said to myself as I retracted the recharger and activated it. Feeling the stimulant Energon coursing through my body and my strength returning I ran near the bridge and got the Scraplet's attention. "Hey! Who want's dessert!?" I called to them. As soon as they saw me I ran through the portal and ran as fast as I could. When I reached the end I saw Optimus and Arcee struggling to get through. "Guys hit the deck!" I shouted as I dived into the snow. "Christ its cold!" I yelled as my voice was muffled by the frozen ground. When I stood up I saw the whole bunch of Scraplets lying in the snow. I remembered that they just bounce off Prime and Arcee when they come through. "Ok, let's get you two home shall we?" I smiled as I guided them though the ground bridge.
Everyone was in the med-bay getting treated, by us of course because Ratchet was a little…ok massively banged up by the Scraplets. "Report bio-circuitry status". Ratchet said to us. "Levels are rising". Raf replied. "Excellent. Raphael, keep close watch on Bumblebee's electro pulse monitor. Miko check Bulkhead's interface patch. Connor same with Cliffjumper's". He told us."It's steady". "Looking good". "All clear". We all stated one at a time.
"Perhaps you should get some rest old friend. You've save quite a few sparks today". Optimus recommended to Ratchet. "It…wasn't all my doing". He said mentioning us. "We were just fortunate that this infestation happened…on a Saturday". Ratchet sighed at the last part. I then heard Miko scream that made me cover my ears. "What is it? Another Scraplet?" Jack said he and Raf readied their extinguishers. "No a spider get it off, get it off!" She said in panic. "Mother of god!" I groaned as I pulled out a Scatter Blaster (FOC) and fired two shots into it. "Is it dead?" She asked peeking through her fingers. "No, he just shrugged off my shots and is crawling away to bite you in the ass later". I said sarcastically. "I have arachnophobia you know". Whatever you say Miko. "Well all's well it ends well right guys?" I shrugged.
"You said it buddy. But you try and being chomped to pieces by Scraplets". Cliff stated. "Uh, hello! Scraplets managed to bite my flesh and let's just say I'd rather go through that then be nothing but lunch for a Hoard of Scraplets". I retorted pointing towards the bandages Jack applied to me while we were recovering. "Also you should've told us you were practicing your powers alone". Ratchet said in the manner we all know.
"HE WHAT?!" Good going Doc, right when Arcee was there.
"Shit". I muttered. "Told ya". Cliff said casually. "Thanks, I can see that". I said sarcastically. "Care to explain Connor?" Arcee said sitting up on the berth. "Ok Arcee, before you walk over here and kick my ass let me explain". I said with hands up. "Is there something you haven't been telling us Connor?" Optimus said with a stern tone. "Ok I trained to use my abilities behind your back so I could get stronger and possibly help you guys out in the long run". I said as I hung my head. "Connor your actions could've put you at risk". He said with the same tone. "I know Optimus. I'm sorry. I just wanted to help. I can't just lay here and not do-oh my god I'm acting like Smokescreen". I said with my hand on the side of my head in realisation. "However. I'm curious of what you did when you were dealing the Scraplets". He said.
"I used a concentrated shockwave that was aimed at the Scraplets and the Scraplets only. If I didn't do it the injuries would've been a lot worse and you would've been out there a little longer". I said. "Connor. I'm grateful that you managed to save the other Autobots from more severe injuries, I am willing to provide you with the proper training to help control your abilities. However, you must commit to your training if you are to fight alongside us. Remember not to hide anything like this again, if the outcomes were different it could've been disastrous". He stated. I…couldn't believe it. He let me train to use my powers better. He even gave me a chance to fight the Decepticons. "I'll make sure I'm ready Optimus". I said. "Very well. When everyone has recovered you can begin your training. Everyone will train you to become capable of fighting the Decepticons". He stated. "Of course Optimus". I nodded.
"I guess we owe ya for that little shockwave you did. Could've been a lot worse if you weren't here". The recker stated. "Trust me Bulk. You have no idea". I sighed leaning against the birth Arcee was lying on. "You and I are gonna have a talk after I've recovered". She said to me with a small frown."I hear ya". I said sliding down and sitting up against the Birth.
Well...I think we can all agree that everything is starting to look up for me and Team Prime. wouldn't you agree?
Other than that There's nothing much to say. Huh...Why do i get the feeling I'm missing something?
Oh well, it'll probably come back to me in the end. Well until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!
(Update: 1/8/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).
