TRANSFORMERS: HIGHSCHOOL OF THE MACHINES
Man & Machine
Optimus (recap): Since pur triumphant arrival to Saya's home, there was so much rejoicing. But now, Takashi has a new problem...
Shizuka came into the room where Takashi and Rei were having a reunion to spread the anointment on Rei's back. Rei didn't like that.
Shizuka: Does it burn? That's my special formula!
Rei: Traitor!
Takashi: Me? Why? This was for your own good!
Rei: Not that.
Takashi: Alright, what was it?
Rei: I didn't need Shizuka-sensei for this.
Takashi: Come again?
Rei: Get out.
Takashi: Really...
Rei: My boobs hurt because you didn't unstrap that gun before shooting! I'm gonna put the anointment on them now!
Takashi rushed out to let Rei have her privacy. He than noticed two Autobots, Jazz and Trailbreaker crarrying a box.
Jazz: Careful, man! You're movin' too fast! (both lift) Upsy-daisy.
Takashi: Let me help.
Trailbreaker: No, we're cool. This job is for the Autobots.
Takashi: Autobots?
Jazz: Don't want to risk having a human carry heavy stuff. Just go ahead and relax.
Takashi (As Trialbreaker and Jazz continue their work): What's with them?
Saeko: Don't let that bother you.
Takashi turned and saw Saeko in a kimono.
Saeko: What troubles you?
Takashi: Oh, err...it...It looks good on you. It looks great. Really!
Saeko: I'm not taking it as an "odd".
Both laughed, and Alice and Zeke entered the room.
Alice: Onichan! Did something good happen?
Takashi: We're just glad you're okay.
Alice: Yeah! I'm just fine!
It seemed that Shizuka had made a good mother.
Suddenly, they heard Saya yelling at a mother of her own.
Saya: Everything you say is right, mom!
Takashi: Takagi, what's going on?
Saya: Just call me by my first name.
Takashi: Alright, I'm sorry.
Saya: You're a man aren't you? Why apoligize over something that's going to make things worse?-! Have it your way, then. As always...
Takashi: Wait.
Saya: I will not!
Takashi: What's her problem?
Mrs Takagi: I'm sorry if she's troubled you.
Takashi: Oh, not at all.
Mrs Takagi: I see you're used to her since those days you've been friends with her in kindergarden.
Takashi: Anyways, this place is wonderful. I always knew you had a big house. But I had no idea it was so cool.
Mrs. Takagi: Come to think of it, I'm sure you've never been here before.
Takashi: Y-you're right.
Mrs, Takagi: You're not afriad of this house, are you?
Takashi: Should I be?
Mrs. Takagi: I like your honesty.
Takashi: I heard you don't spend time here much.
In the garage, Kota was working on one of the guns.
Kota: This is the carrier spring ejector...
Saya: You look like you're enjoying yourself. Nevermind. Enjoy while it lasts. Not like we're gonna be here forever.
Kota: Why not, Takagi-san? This house-
Saya: You remember nothing about what the Decepticons are after? What our planet relies on, their planet relies on, too. Think about it! How do they get Energon? Where, do they get it? And what makes Energon?
(Autobot logo transitions to Autobot logo)
Mrs. Takagi: When the Decepticons started attacking the humans, the commander of the Self-Defense Force quickly deployed the troops to the power plants. I geuss he couldn't wait for the arrogant prime minister's orders.
Takashi: In that case, to keep it functioning should be...
Mrs: Takagi: Think about how long the workers who keep the place running have to work their. They have famililies to, righ? And their families aren't at the plant. What about the Autobots? They could help the workers.
Mrs. Takagi: Yes. After all, that is the Autobot code.
(Autobot logo transitions to Autobot logo)
Autobot mechanic and inventor Wheeljack noticed Kota pumping his gun.
Wheeljack: Hey, kid. Is that for real? I heard that humans have a strict rule on being able to use that.
Kota: Err...
Saya: Would that be all, Wheeljack?
Wheeljack: Oh, Saya-sama, it's you! I was going to tell you Arcee's transformation system is fully functional, and the Autobots you were with are fully recovered from the battle.
Saya: Arigoto.
Kota: You're like a princess!
Saya: You're the last person I want to hear from. Besides, you should do something about that.
Kota: What are you talking about?
Saya: You heard what Wheeljack may be robots, but they know about our laws, somehow. What will the adults of our world think if the Autobots let us get away with it? We better talk to Komuro.
As Takashi walked through the hall he thought of what Saya's mother said.
Mrs Takagi: I wanted her to understand. But she wont listen to me. So will you do this for me?
Takashi had to convince Saya.
Everyone went in the room where Rei was recovering from the anointment.
Rei: I don't see why everyone has to gather around here.
Takashi: You could barely move. What else could we do?
Shizuka: What are we talking about?
Saya: Whether or not we can continue to move forward as a group.
Rei: Group?
Saeko: Good point. Right now, it looks like we've joined a larger and more close-knit group. Basicly...
Saya: Right, we have two options; Either stay and go down with them...
Takashi: Or we split from them. Still, is it necessary to split the group? Things are only getting worse in the city. And your father is very effective at what he does. It must be run by the family. Your mother's admirable, too.
Saya: Uh-huh, I used to brag about her. She's admirable even now. Two days back she's done this. But if she was able to do this, then...
Takashi: Takagi.
Saya: I told you to call me by my first name!
Takashi: You shouldn't speak bad about your parents. Think about our situation. It's been tough for everyone.
Saya: Sounds exactly like my mother! My parents are the best! As soon as they know something strange is happening, they will be protected by this house, their home. Great, huh? Real geat! Surely they didn't forget their daughter! She is the first that came to mind! I know, my parents are great! They gave up on me because there was no way I could survive!
Takashi (grips the shoulders): SAYA!
Saya: I don't...understand...Takashi.
Takashi: It's not just you, Saya. We all feel the same! You know you're parents are right! You're lucky!
Saya: Okay...I get it.
Takashi (Lets go): Sorry.
Saya: Me too. Now moving on-
But before Saya could speak, there was an engine sounding They rushed out and saw Optimus Prime leading the Autobots in.
The teens were about to be greeted by the arrival of Souichiro Takagi, once a powerful lord, now old but still head of the Takagi family. All who stood before him respected him. Souichiro was Saya's father.
Souichiro began his presentation as the forklift lifted the cage onto the stage.
Souchiro: This prisoner is a Decepticon hostage. In his attemt to infiltrate into the mansion, the Decepticon was caught by the Autobots' cyberdog, Steeljaw. (points to the dog Autobot) After disarming him, we tried questioning the meaning of their war since their attack on our planet. However...the Decepticons are the true enemies! Only with the help of the Autobots can we stop them! So now...(pulls out the sword) I will finish what was meant to be done!
Decepticon (as the cage opens): YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!-!-!-!-!
Boy (as the Decepticon gets shredded): Cool!
It was obvious that all the mangas and televisions had kept some people from living in fear when it comes to aliens robots, whatever the action. No one knew the head of the Decepticon that had fallen into the fountain was still active.
Souichiro: This is the war we face! No matter what the Decepticons demand, you must fight them. If you want to live...join forces with the Autobots and fight!
Takashi: You alright, Hirano?
Kota: Swords are inefficient.
Takashi: Wha-
Kota: Didn't you hear me?-! A blade of a Japanese sword can break if it hits steel! It's useless after wounding three or four people!
Saeko: I wouldn't be too sure Hirano-kun. Even in a way of a sword, other factors determine your strength. A swordsmen's technique, the quality of his sword and his mentallity. If all these three elements are at high levels, you won't lose your fighting strength no matter how many there are.
Kota: Still...
Takashi: Let it go, Hirano.
Kota: Leave me alone! Who asked you?-! You can't even shoot a gun!
Saya: Hirano! You gotta let this go!
Takashi (as Kota runs off): Hirano, wait!
Takashi and Alice went after Kota. Optimus saw them from the deck and was worried.
Alice: Onichan, you been in a fight with Kota-chan?
Takashi: Yeah.
Alice: Okay, let me tell you something good! You need to talk to him. You need to talk to Kota-chan until you both have an understanding of one another.
Takashi: You think I can do it?
Alice: Of course! You just got too relaxed since we got here!
Takashi: "Too relaxed"?
Alice: I'll tell him that you want to talk. Come on, Zeke!
Later, when Takashi was outside, Alice ran up to him worried.
Alice: Onichan! Come quick! Kota-chan's in trouble!
Kota was surrounded by men and the Autobot soldiers with his gun collection.
Man A: Do you have any idea what you're dealing with?
Hoist the Autobot engineer: You can't act all selfish by collecting guns. Give it up.
Kota: I won't! I was tought how to use this. Besides, what good am I without them?
Voice: What's all this?
Man: Master! This kid has a collection of guns!
Souichiro (marches up to Kota): I am Souichiro Takagi, former lord of Tokonosu. And master of Sogonryru Tendo! What is your name, boy?
Kota: K-K-Kota Hirano! Fujimi Academi, Class 2-B. My roster number is 32.
Souchiro: You have spirit, Hirano-kun. I'm sure you've through much before you came. So, is there no way to hand over your guns?
Kota (desperately): I can't! I don't wan't to! If I do...I'll be what I once was! I thought I found what i could really do!
Souchiro: And what can you do with those?
Voice: Protect your daughter.
Everyone looked and was surprised.
Kota: Optimus...
Souichiro: Optimus Prime. So you're the Autobot Leader. (noticing Takashi) And you, boy. What is your name?
Takashi: Takashi Komuro.
Souichiro: Komuro...that name sounds familiar. You've been freinds with daughter ever since she was a child.
Takashi: You're right. That's when all hell broke loose. Hirano has been protecting you're daughter.
Saeko: I've seen great bravery in his eyes.
Voice: As did I.
Saya came marching up to her Optimus and her Human friends.
Saya: Sure he may be a fat nerd, but without him, I'd be a Decepticon target, poppa. He's the one protecting me!
Kota: Takagi-san...
Little did they know that they were being watched by Dreadwing. Dreadwing flew to the Decepticon base and showed Megatron the location of the Takagi residence. Megatron smirked, for he had a mission for Shido.
TRANSFORMERS REVEALED
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Hound
Ratchet
Prowl
Wheeljack
Trailbreaker
Jazz
Steeljaw
Arcee
Inferno
Decepticons
Megatron
Soundwave
Starscream
Ravage (deceased)
Ramjet
Incinerator
Dreadwing
Constructicons (Scrapper the loader, Long Haul the dump truck, Bonecrusher the Bulldozer, Scavenger the articulated dump truck, Mixmaster the cement truck, Demolisher the excavator, Hook the crane=Devastator)