Chapter 10: Secrets Unlocked
Cyberia swung her scythe forward, its Energy glowing dangerously. Hail dodged it, still running towards her she increased her speed before leaping, her broad sword poised for attack. As her Blade was just about to hit the mark. Cyberia threw her right metal arm at Hail, knocking her and the sword off-balance, Hail landed on her feet, crouching and eyeing her with annoyance. She glanced at Cyberia's arm and smirked, In confusion the cyborg looked down at the arm, only to growl in fury.
A deep gash ran from her wrist to her metallic elbow, wires poking and sparking out, Trickles of blood and Energon ran from the wound and dripped to the ground, turning back to her opponent she found that she was nowhere in sight. Cyberia spun round, frantically searching for the little meat-bag.
"Annoying little meat-bucket, screw Megatrons orders, Im bringing her back in pieces."
Just as she finished her sentence she became aware of a presence above her. As she looked up she heard an Ear-shattering battle cry from the shadowy figure blocked out by the sun.
"RrrrrrAAAAGH!"
Hail leaped from the boulder she perched on, thrusting her sword deep into the shoulder blade of the metal arm of the other, landing on her feet, she twisted, taking her weapon with her. A sickening twist and cracks were heard loudly as Energon, oil and blood spurted from the wound, coating the ground and The two girls with it. A splodge of Energon landed on Hail uncovered forearm, with a pained hiss she wrenched away and Cyberia's arm was torn completely off . A seemingly clean cut.
"AAAAAHH! You Fragging Bitch! Ill tear your heart out so slow you'll be begging for mercy!"
Cyberia snarled, her purple and red eyes flaring with pained hatred and malice, this Human was a challenge. Her socket was torn and you could see several wires and burnt flesh hanging from it, still sploshing Energon and blood. Picking up her Scythe she ran forward looking to leap to the left but dodged to the right, Hail jerked back but the tip of the deadly blade caught her side, she was sup to the ground with a heavy thud. Groaning, she winced at the new wound in her side, It wasn't deep but it was now a weak-point for Cyberia. If she wanted to drive her off she needed to be smart.
She lay on her front, staying perfectly still as Cyberia stalked towards her, cackling wickedly. She heard the swoosh of the scythe extend upwards, ready to chop her in half.
'wait for it….' She thought.
Suddently Half way through Cyberia's killing move Hail was active and ready, she rolled out the way, firing her pistol in the progress, most of the bullets bounced off Cyberias armour but one caught the corner of her Purple eye. The cyborg screamed as the bullet went through, shattering glass heard loudly. It cut into the metal and skin, lodging itself between her eye-socket and brain. Purple glass scattered everywhere as Cyberia fell to her knees, dropping the scythe. Another bullet was fired, this time in her red eye. The sickening squelch and ripping of organic material made Cyberia howl in Agony. Hail wasn't fazed by it. She had, after all, done this type of thing before.
Hail stood, ignoring the pain in her side as she assessed her work.
Cyberia now had no eyes, no arm – Hail lifted the scythe – and no weapon. Completely powerless. Hail leaned forward next to Cyberia Ear, almost whispering.
"I think it would be fitting if you were to die by the very weapon you used to slay thousands of innocents."
Cyberia Laughed, still clawing at her eyes with her remaining arm.
"Like you? You and I both know what you have done to get this far! Do you recall Blue-Dale Bridge? The one that had thousands of Innocents from Chicago"
Hail faltered. Her face contorted into regret and sadness. Immediately replaced by Cold, neutralness.
"I had to burn that bridge, otherwise we would have lost the war already"
Cyberia smirked, shaking her head in a pained hiss.
"You have convinced those around you that you do good in this world, that you fight for the good guys. Well, we both know that's not true."
She laughed, coughing up more fluids in the process. Hail frowned and eyes the Decepticon Insignia on the other. Cyberia continued, her voice hoarse.
"Hmmmm…what would your re-united friends say if they knew the truth? I know that they had to kill, but they did it as little as possible….You on the other hand, has killed so MANY in the space of….what three years? That im almost impressed."
Hail snarled, not liking how the Cyborg knew so much.
"How do you know these things about me?"
"Because…..The Decepticons have eyes and ears everywhere. With the additional information of those who lived enough to talk before they died….."
"….."
"Lets see…..I guess it all started at the hospital…..then L.A….when you moved I heard Suffolk was never the same again…Germany, Washington, New York, Mexico…and of course all the little towns…."
Cyberia sighed, More and more Energon pooled around her.
"I guess your tribal history dosen't help…..How they were wiped out in their sleep, your family the only was left…..Eventually they died too…..In a particular trailer park outside of that High School…."
Hails eyes widened.
"How do you-"
"Let me tell you a secret…..You came home to your Brothers and sisters Burned into crispy sticks and your mother sliced open because I felt like it…."
Hails purple-green eyes grew into thin slits, her pupil grew so small you could barely see it.
"You Fucking, Sadistic, Conniving BITCH! ILL KILL YOU!"
She threw the blade aside and pounced on the 'Con. Punching various parts of her, denting metal and bruising skin. She knew it wasn't true, their deaths were caused by a stray bomb, but having this IDIOT Know about her life…..Nobody must know…Especially her friends.
She paused in her attack, grabbing Cyberia she hauled the other to her feet and shoved her forward.
"Go."
Cyberia smirked, she knew that Hail was playing with her, but just a little longer…..and backup will come for her. Her remaining arm was pressed to a wound in her middle, she limped towards the setting sun, heading in a random direction, Hail picked up the Scythe and turned to go.
"Not going to kill me then?"
Hail smiled coldly at her.
"Not like this, you are injured and Completely helpless, I will kill you with Honor and Justice."
She snorted, Fiddling with the scythe as Cyberia grew smaller and smaller.
"Tell me Blackhorn…How can you Live with yourself?"
Hail Was walking back to the Fortress, tossing her head over her shoulder she called back.
"My unquenchable will and lust to bring Justice to those who deserve it. My drive to keep me going."
Cyberia snickered, they were about 30ft from each other, Hail stopped, now facing sideways and Cyberia with her head over her shoulder.
"Justice? You wouldn't know what that means, Let me ask you one question Hail Blackhorn:
Do you wish to bring justice to the world because of others who need it? Or you need it yourself? Do you hope to amend and be forgiven for all the death and suffering you've caused? Pathetic."
Hail had a death grip on the weapon now, her body tense with rage. Cyberia kept talking and walking away as if it was just a normal chat.
"After all, you did shoot your own brother and watch him die in your Arms…."
That Did It.
With a blood-curling scream. Hail extended the Scythe full length, running full speed at her, Cyberia turned to find A flash of a blade, Splattered pink and red Energon and A light.
*CRUNCH*
Hail watched as Cyberia dripping scythe lay on the ground, stained pink, Her body twitched before her upper half slid away from the bottom with a loud thud, the legs wobbled a bit, moving slightly before falling and stilling. Cyberia broken and blinded optics shuttered.
"Tis isn't over…Ill be back"
"I doubt that….let me ask you something. Do you know what Evo-light is?
Cyberia paused in her spluttering, her mouth opened slightly. Hail smirked.
"Thought so. Well, the reason why we are here is to activate it. Im sorry Cyberia but I have to kill you, you know as much as I do why we can't let the Cybertronians know about this. Its too Important to Humanity and I know you care because you used to be human too! So I ask you this: Can you forgive me?"
Cyberia tilted her head up to face Hails crouched form, her bloodied lips opened as the growing pool of Energon grew.
"I….Forgive…you…"
She whispered, the last of her strength disappeared.
Her head lay in the dirt, she coughed and spluttered as she tried to breathe but the pain and blood loss was too much and she finally fell silent. Hail stared at her lifeless form, after a few minuets of a quick prayer she bent over. Reaching for the Decepticon she grabbed the upper body, dragging it to some nearby rocks, doing the same with her lower half she then piles nearby rocks until the body was fully covered. Taking a small blade out her boot, she carved out Cyberia's name on the small stone slab, setting it down at the bottom. Grabbing the now lifeless and cold scythe she raised it up and stabbed it into the ground, right above the head. She stood there for what seemed like forever, wondering what to do next, then her original quest popped into her head, the one that she HAD To do as her fathers dying wish. Glancing around, she scratched at her wounds before marching away towards the Fortress, heading straight for the Med-Bay.
Little did she know, A Blue race-car Mech was staring after her, Wide blue optics taking in the scene. For the first time ever. He decided to talk to Prime slowly.
He activated his comm.
"Blurr to Prime"
"Where are you? Are the Human alright"
"Yes were are fully functional. I have Information you might want to hear."
"….Proceed"
Amy sat down heavily next to Tania and Chloe's bed. Tania rubbed her head, processing this information with dawning realisation, Chloe smiled, pleased at the thought of friendly aliens.
"Huh. I didn't see that coming, so Cyberia worked for da Decepticon, Autobots are good and you've been staying at their pad for three years while Hails only stayed for nearly six to seven months now. Plus, ya got this Blurr dude in the garage whos crushing on our Hail."
Amy pondered this, before kicking back, her arms outstretched.
"Cool."
Tania face her.
"Not cool. What are we gonna do now? It'll be harder to complete the mission! Plus….Interspecies…That would never work!"
Chloe waved her hand about.
"Lets not got there Kay? Right now We have to deal with the Cybertronian!"
Jen stared.
"Cybertronian? I didn't tell you that they were Cybertronians! And why is that a bad thing?"
All three girls faltered looking at one another.
"She dosent know."
Amy said flatly.
"How would she, Chloe found the hidden page in the Prophecy section of the Terra Bible! AFTER Jen moved out to the base with her Brother."
Tania relayed, motioning with her hands. Chloe sighed and set a hand on Tania's shoulder.
"We have to tell her slowly, remember they are her considered friends and family."
Jen frowned. "Tell me what?"
Hail stumbled into the room, dropping her sword and leaning over the desk, rubbing her forearm. Amy hurriedly went over to her as Hail layed back on the desk. Tania and Jen stood beside her.
"Hail, Is Cyberia driven off?" Tania asked.
Hail shook her head, wincing as Amy applied medicine to her stinging cuts. She jerked and Amy gave her a warning look.
"You've sprained your shoulder. Keep still."
She carefully set the shoulder and wrapped it in a sling. She looked terrible, a massive bubbly burn on her forarm, the other in a sling, torn and cut skin, dried blood dust and sweat covered her brow with a darkening eye covered up by tangled hair.
"Cyberia is dead."
Jen covered her mouth, Amy and Tania looked at her, brows raised while Chloe shut her eyes and bowed her head. Tania and the Scientist nodded their heads in understanding. Sitting up when Amy was done she plopped down in another chair. Two people on each side of Chloe's bed.
"So. What are we talking about before I came through?"
Jen looked at her, confused.
"They know about Cybertronians and kept saying 'I didn't know'"
Hail nodded in understanding.
"Ah. That, yes I know what they are talking about. Best to listen to Chloe as she knows the story."
All turned towards The prone figure on the medical bed.
Blurr stalked the halls in his holoforms, coming to a stop outside of the medical bay. Looking inside he saw the girls sitting inside. Hail's beaten form caused pain to his spark, but pushed that away. They were facing away from him, he reached up towards the low ceiling.
Fixing a recording device in the corner, He shut the door quietly and retreated into his alt-mode. Prime gave him the order to find as much information on what 'Evo-light' is. Hopefully, nothing Important. He settled down and fell into a light recharge.
"Hm. Very well. In our ancient history and holy texts there has been clues. Clues of how we came to be and the like. Science and Religion are not different. There are gaps and each subject fills the other gaps. They are the same thing. Several hundred years ago, a priest figured out the code and the clues and created the Terra Bible, the only one of its kind. Created in England it was brought to America for safe keeping in the temple of the Seraphim choir. Twenty years ago, it was brought out once again. We learned of the prophecy and found the evidence, our countries united, uncovering all the temples and caves, finding all the keys to the prophecy. Usually, prophecy's don't work, but that's because it was to hide it from others. One day, in central Scotland, a group of explores found carvings and a massive slab of stone, with Ancient traditional Gaelic written all over, what it said put everyone on full alert."
Jen cocked an eyebrow
"What was it?"
"The Beginning of the End. A battle that made us this way. The drawings confirmed out suspicions, it's also the reason why people are wary and have not joined the Auto-supporters in fear that the Cybertronians might attack us again."
"Again?"
"Yes, this is not the first time they have come to our planet."
"Oh. Autobot or Decepticon?"
Hail smiled.
"None. This was in the beginning of their golden age."
"B-But our planet Didn't even EXIST Here!"
"That's where your wrong, we did exist, Once. Where we were part of the Intergalactic federation, in another time, another place, in another form, though are planet was still the same it had another name all those years ago."
"Wh…..what?"
Hail grabbed her shoulder with her good hand, locking eyes with her she said very seriously.
"This is why we are here, this is why we need to stop this war, This is why I killed Cyberia:
To return Humanity to its true form, it is time to reveal ourselves and come out of hiding."
Tania Stood, looking up at them with a determined look on her face.
"My friends. We shall be the one to bring our race back to its former glory."
"Terra will rise again"
TBC