The Transformers

The Instrument of Revenge

Chapter Ten – One Shall Fall…

The Decepticon Commander lunged at Optimus Prime, getting a tight grip on his waist and drove him to the ground. As he landed on top of the Autobot Commander, Galvatron now unleashed with his own fury of punches. Optimus shifted his weight, positioned his legs and kicked Galvatron from him. Galvatron was on his feet, but was staggering.

Optimus Prime then swung hard and caught the Decepticon Commander beneath his strong jaw with an uppercut. Galvatron fell back again and this time smashed his head against a large boulder. He glanced at Prime and could see Optimus standing above him and he once again was the recipient of several strong punches.

Galvatron's purple and grey exterior was covered in dents and fractures now. His body was weak and slightly brittle, but he was never one to quit. He regained his composure and jumped high into the Symconian air and descended with tremendous momentum onto the head of Prime with a devastating elbow. The Autobot leader tumbled several times before finally coming to rest near the edge of an orange colored river. Galvatron picked up his cylinder shaped arm mounted cannon and returned it to its locked position.

"It's time for you to depart this life again Prime. I'm afraid to tell you Optimus that I haven't forgotten about the last great battle we had…" He fired the weapon and a powerful electrical current emerged from the cannon and it connected dead centre in Prime's chest. When the resulting smoke cleared, Galvatron was surprised to see that Optimus only had minimal damage.

A confused expression crossed his face and it made Optimus Prime extremely happy. Optimus moved forward towards Galvatron. "You're not the only one who can get an upgrade Galvatron…" Optimus Prime's right fist vanished and appearing in its place was his energon powered axe. It glowed a bright orange as Prime raised it high into the air and swung it hard at Galvatron catching the Decepticon Commander on his right shoulder.

Galvatron fell to one knee and grasped the severely damaged area. His wires and frayed metal fragments now covered the immediate area. Galvatron clenched the small metallic objects within his mouth that one could only describe as teeth, jumped to his feet and pointed to Prime. "Very well Prime… You want to play old school? Well I still have that ability too." Galvatron's right hand now vanished and it was replaced with a glowing purple ball and chain. He swung the weapon and caught Optimus in the torso which ripped open his metal exterior.

Prime grasped the area with his hand, and although pain was surging through his body, he again swung his axe and caught the Decepticon Commander across his chest. Galvatron screamed in agony but managed to remain on his feet. Like Prime, Galvatron was hurting, but he was too stubborn to yield.

"I tire of this non-sense!" he yelled as he transformed to his cannon mode and took aim at the Optimus Prime. Prime had little time to react and attempted to dodge the incoming blast but it was too late. The impact sent Optimus crashing the ground, shattered the windows in his cab and melted the grill on his mid section. Galvatron took the opportunity to tap into his reserves and prepared to end the battle once and for all.

Optimus forced himself to rise and transformed to his tractor trailer mode. He revved his mighty engine and let loose. He spun dirt and rock everywhere, but he created the momentum he desired. Galvatron fired again and the blast entered Prime's cab obliterating his steering wheel, seats and continued through into his trailer. Although near critically damaged, the Autobot Commander continued forward and connected with Galvatron hard.

Galvatron was sent flying through the air, but he managed to return to his robot form in the process. It helped very little as he continued falling out of control finally ending up into a ravine colliding with the rock-side as he descended. Galvatron finally came to a rest at its bottom and was unable to move. Lying on his back, the Decepticon Commander was barely functional, but he looked up into the sky and could see Prime staring down at him from above at the ravine's edge. Optimus transformed his trailer into combat base mode and targeted its weapons on Galvatron.

Galvatron managed to mutter a few words. "You wouldn't…."

Even though his audio receivers were damaged Prime could hear him. "I have no choice Galvatron. I have to end this and you know it. Primus, forgive me…" Optimus lowered his head, turned away, and issued the mental command for his trailer weapons to open fire.

Cyclonus, in his jet mode, continued his assault on the Autobots from above, but noticed Prime was now alone, and was slowly walking away from the edge of a ravine. Where was Galvatron? He changed direction and headed for the deep crevasse to see what had happened. He flew pass Optimus Prime ignoring him, transformed to robot form and landing into the pit. Lying before him was Galvatron.

Cyclonus bent down to one knee to observe his commander. The body of Galvatron was torn, dented and ripped apart because of weapon fire. "Mighty Galvatron? Do you still function my Lord?"

The Decepticon Lieutenant was afraid to activate his sensors and check for signs of life, but he knew he had to. He soon learned what he already assumed, Galvatron was indeed dead. Cyclonus lowered his head, and although he had never before experienced a feeling like sadness, a feeling such as that now filled through his robotic brain. Maybe it was the programming Unicron had etched into his mind, but he did not care. The mighty Cyclonus, one of the Decepticons fiercest warriors, was mourning.