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We return 'once again' to the review room, only this time it's completely in ruin with only the Author standing in the middle looking very annoyed and unamused, and with his tablet in hand.

"I swear… this is starting to become a habit. And I'm beginning to think that TankBuster was behind the last one in the previous chapter… but I could be wrong." He says, soon looks at his tablet. "I mean, the first two were from Vince. Who's not to say that he did it a third time, no?"

"So first up is THE TRIVIA ATTACK from the last chapter, and as it turns out Question 1 was a spoiler for everyone to guess at! Hmm, too bad no one decided to take a guessing crack at it… Oh well, guess I'll just keep that answer under wraps for now until we get a bit more farther into the story itself."

"As for Question 2, here are the people who did get it…"

Prowlfan1011
Niphelie-um
Unknown/random Guest
LegionnaireBlaze

"I must say… Excellent work! But I wish our random guest reviewer(s) would leave a name next time…"

"Also, as a reminder, the position for Co-Writer is still open to anyone that is interested in helping out with this story."

Model O.P. suddenly comes flying in going back and forth across the Author while being chased by a robotic cat. "AAAAHHH! BlackXANA! HELP! DO SOMETHING! GET THIS CRAZY FURBALL AWAY FROM ME!" He cried, followed by a roar from the cat.

"What the-? That's no furball." Said the Author, looking at what was chasing the BioMetal in question. "That's GingerBelle from Chapter 2! What's she doing here? I thought she was back at the Darby's residents in Jack's bedroom."

Model O.P. flies over the Author's head, followed by GingerBelle jumping up into his face, screeching and roaring with an angry meow, and scratches him across making a huge 'X' mark. The Author falls over in the process as GingerBelle continues to chase Model O.P. out of the room.

"Until things can get back in order, here's chapter 9… at least I didn't get bombed this time…YYYEEEEEOOOOUCH!"


Chapter 9: A Replacing Spark!

Space Colony 7 – Pegasus… one of the many colonies orbiting between the earth and its moon. Within its cylinder structure, lived more than an average of ten-thousand people… comprised of Humans, Reploids, and different sizes of Transformers alike.

It was also home to one of space branches of Sci-Labs INC. Inside was a building similar to the one on Earth, but surrounded by lush trees and other plant life. Hovering about a nearby flowerbed, was a Pink and White BioMetal shaped like the Autobot insignia with a reddish-pink heart on its back, a pink bow adorning on its top with its ribbons drooping down the back over the heart. It was humming a tune while minding its own business.

"Model R! Where are you?" Called out a voice that soon belonged to a teenage girl in a lab coat, catching the BioMetal's attention.

"I'm over here, Lily!" called out the BioMetal, as it too had a female voice. "By the Flowerbed!"

The young girl soon reached the BioMetal after spotting it. "Model R, How many times do I have to tell you? You know what will happen if Ratchet catches you out here!" She said.

"Yes… I know." replied Model R, "But I couldn't stay there any longer." She hovered down into one of Lily's hands and placed at her shoulder. "It not that I don't want to be there… It's just that I don't like being cooped up. I'm so tired of this place."

"It's not like we have a choice in the matter, Model R." Came a voice that sounded like a young male's that belonged to a Black and Yellow 'X' shaped BioMetal, as it came up to Lily and Model R. "Besides, if you or I went rouge, we would be labeled as Mavericks."

"Humph! Who asked you, Model B? I don't recall asking for your opinion!" Said Model R angrily with a glare at the other BioMetal… that is, if she could glare.

"This coming from a partnerless BioMetal…" Retorted Model B, as it was true that Model R was… partnerless… but she didn't like being reminded of it. The say would have been said for Model B. "…And I told you over a hundred times, my name is Bass, not Model B!" He soon started to hover away back inside the compound, but stopped for a brief moment. "Oh, I forgot to mention, Ratchet left out on a business trip to Earth to see some old friends and won't be back for some time." With that, he left the two and went in.

"Hey! Get back here you stupid jerk!" Said Model R, just as she was about to go after the other BioMetal, but Lily grabbed her in the process.

"Easy, Model R… Let it go, There's no need for that." Said Lily, soon letting go of Model R as she hovered next to her.

"Even so… Oooohh… I hate him, Lily! I really, REALLY HATE him!" The two soon moved slowly back into the building and went past the reception desk. "Lily… when am I gonna get a compatible partner so I can get out of this place? I don't like it here one bit."

Lily just giggled with her response. "Patients, Model R. I'm sure one will show itself given time."

"Hmm… I hope you're right…"


(Back on Earth…)

A gurney carrying Jack was being rushed through the halls to an emergency operation room with Ciel, June and two others looking over his vitals. Just as it soon arrived, both Ciel and June broke off before going through the doors, only to have their places taken by a couple of doctors. They'd plan to rejoin for the operation, but there was something they had to do first…

Just as they were heading into another room to prep, a vortex of a green and white spiral opened before them as a white mechanical bot with red crossed on its shoulders stepped out carrying a rather large technical case in his right hand. He looked old, roughly in his mid 50s in appearance. This put a smile on the two sisters, as well as the old bot itself. "Ratchet!" They said together, just as the vortex closed.

"Ciel! June! It's good to see you!" Ratchet said happily, wrapping his arms around the two for a moment. He soon let go to turn his attention to Ciel. "I received your emergency message from Space Colony 7 – Pegasus, and have brought the requested item you require." He soon paused for a brief moment as he handed over the case. "I assume it's serious?"

"Very." Ciel replied. "Have you had a chance to look over the data I've sent you?"

"I have…" Ratchet soon turned to June, placing a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry for what happened to your son. Is there a chance he can be saved like the last time?"

"Ciel thinks so, but we haven't got much time… Jack's life is–"

"I understand…" without a second thought, Ratchet looked to both of the sisters. "Might I assist for old time sake?"

Both June and Ciel looked to one another before looking back as Ratchet, June spoke for the both of them. "We wouldn't have it any other way, old friend. You're more than welcome."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Said Ratchet with a smile on his face, following the ladies inside.


Meanwhile…

"WWHHAAAAAATT!?" came a unison scream from Miko, Elita-One, BlackArachnia, Sari, and Raf.

It was just awhile after BlitzWing's attempt on destroying the BioMetal Model O.P. and Jack's assassination, but nevertheless made his escape. Afterwards, Ciel made a call to Sci-Labs INC., placing an emergency request to her superiors… a request that she knew would hold several consequences, but within reason it was approved.

With June getting everything prepped and ready for Jack to be rushed and transported through the halls, he was taken out from his patient's room a few hours later.

Within that time, BumbleBee's operation would have been put on hold to get his vocal processor fixed, but it also meant to have him relocated into a different room. He soon had a group full of visitors… His brother CliffJumper arrived first, followed by two of his CyberBall teammates BulkHead and SliverBolt. Raf then showed a moment later, along with Miko, Sari, Elita-One and BlackArachnia.

Arcee, however, regardless of being a victim and witness to the attack, she was shaken up from almost being murdered by BlitzWing. More so after what both she and BumbleBee saw of Jack's condition first hand. It wasn't until she wanted to be alone, taking in everything that she saw, piecing it together with a few memories from her past… but it hardly made any sense to her at the moment. All she could do now was sit and wait… with her only thoughts on Jack.

As for BumbleBee and company, they were all outside in a courtyard a few feet away from the building, mostly to prevent any disturbance to the other patients and doctors working… even the nurses.

As he told them what had happened in bleeps and bloops, CliffJumper translated everything his brother was saying word for word… Raf on the other hand didn't need a translator, he understood everything BumbleBee was saying, and yet no one knew how or why… to him, it was a gift.

"So let me get this straight…" Miko said, trying to grasp on what she heard. "You're telling me that our school's CyberBall team captain has a spark where his heart should be?" BumbleBee nodded as his response. This caused Miko to find herself literally dumbfounded. "Holy… just wait until the whole school hears about this… This could be the biggest sto-"

BulkHead, SliverBolt, CliffJumper and BumbleBee all gave Miko and stern stare and put a stop to her. "You're NOT putting this in the school paper!" They said in unison. Miko then crossed her arms with a pout.

"I don't think the whole school needs to know…" Said Sari, "I mean, I'm sure he's got his reasons for keeping it a secret... Besides, Jack risked his life in stopping Mecha-Golem." Everyone nodded in agreement with this.

"Yeah, before the whole giant came toppling down." Miko suddenly retorted. "At least I'm lucky to be alive." She then took notice of BulkHead, SliverBolt, Elita-One and BlachArachnia's expressions, giving her a nervous sweat-drop.

CliffJumper let out a sigh before he spoke. "Still, I just hope that he's ok after being in all of that."

"I agree." Said Elita-One, "Standing up to Vince and the Decepticon Gang is one thing…"

"But going up against them…" Said BlackArachnia, cutting in her sister's words. "That took some serious courage and bravery."

"Yeah… but there's one thing I don't get…" Said SliverBolt as it got everyone's attention of curiosity. "What was that stuff Jack was wearing during the fight? I mean, that was no ordinary armor, that's for sure."

This had everyone pondering at the question itself… it even got BulkHead thinking as he briefly spoke up. "Come to think of it, didn't Vince have something like that before he had SoundWave and ShockWave call up that freaky giant?"

"Now that you mention it…" Said Elita, "he did… only it wasn't so friendly like Jack's was…"

Everyone agreed. Silence loomed over for a moment… They could only wonder on their friend's current condition or if he'll be alright. The only thing they could do was not to lose hope.


(? ? ? ?)

Little did they know, high above them on the roof, a black mechanical bird with mounted weapons was watching and recording everything that was going on without being seen, suddenly spread its wings and flew off into sky.


(Elsewhere…)
(Jack POV)

I don't know what was reaching for me, but the moment I cowered and shut my eyes for a brief moment, that mechanical giant or whatever it was reaching for me… was gone… and so was the park. Nothing. It's like I'm standing in a void.

Or so I thought.

Looking around, I soon found this little robotic girl standing right behind me, like she appeared out of nowhere. She was no more than 5, maybe 6 years old… only her eyes were covered in shadow… and I didn't know who this was.

"Uh… Hi, there." I said, hoping to get some kind of answer from her. "Are you lost?"

She just stood there looking and suddenly pointing a finger at me. "I'm not, but you are." I stared at this girl, trying to make some sense while she kept on talking. "You've lost who I am… forgotten my name… You have even forgotten everything since that day."

"What? 'That day'? What are you talking about?"

Before I could get another answer, something felt off… and very strange… like everything was suddenly going out – even me.


(Decepticon hideout…)
(3rd POV)

Walking along an empty corridor was Vince with the Model M BioMetal floating next to him. He was recently coming from the arena's pit where 3 other Decepticons challenged him to a spar, yet beaten them without leaving a scratch, and on his way to see Shockwave, one of his loyal gang members.

He soon entered a room filled with all sorts of custom built science equipment with Shockwave working at a lit monitor, never turning away his single red eye as he heard Vince's footsteps as he walked in through the door.

"Something I can help you with, Lord Vince?" Asked Shockwave.

"How goes the deciphering process?"

"Difficult, but Adequate. Unlocking the BioMetal's Code Commands is proving to be a challenge even for me.

This caused Vince to give out a low growl. "I don't care for excuses, Shockwave. I want results!"

"I can assure you, I will not fail. Processing this data is not easy." Shockwave said tapping a few keys on a control pad bringing up a locked program. "Nor is this."

Vince looked at the monitor of the restricted item in question. "What is it?"

"Unknown. For some reason I'm unable to gain access as it's protected by three–level–ten firewalls."

This got Vince intrigued, causing him to raise an eyebrow. "I see. Continue with your work, and let me know of any developments."

"Of course…" Without even turning away from his monitor, Vince soon left the room with Model M following. "…All hail Lord Vince."


About an hour later, Vince was back at the arena pit, but this time in a throne booth and with Soundwave, another one of Vince's loyal Decepticons, and right-hand bot.

Cheers could be heard across the spectators' stands, while in the pit a battle royal took place with four of them fighting it out.

Soundwave looked up from the pit towards the sky as he saw a jet coming towards the arena. "Blitzwing has returned, Lord Vince." Soundwave said in a sort of monotone harmony voice.

Vince turned his gaze from the fight to see Blitzwing's approach as he transformed to his robotic form, landing in front of him an 'Iron-Man' pose. "Blitzwing… I trust you got the job done?"

"Lord Vince…" Said Blitzwing, raising his head to look at his leader, "…I've failed in turning Darby's BioMetal into scrap back at the Hospital – However, by a happy accident, I've seen to it that Jack Darby is no more."

"You mean he's dead?"

Before Blitzwing answered, his face changed to his brute one. "Like a tomato squashed into paste!"

Vince stared at his fellow Decepticon for a moment until his eye started to twitch. It wasn't long until he began to quietly laugh, but slowly raised his voice into a maniacal one. "FINALLY!" He shouted. "I'm rid of that annoying goody-goody loser! Now that he's out of the way, our rivalry is OVER!"

He suddenly rose from his chair, stepping past Blitzwing as he got up from his kneeling position, to the edge of the booth. The fight stopped as every Decepticon gang member turned their attention to their leader. "My fellow Decepticons!" His voice boomed across the arena. "I've just been informed that my long time rival… is NO MORE! Now is the time in taking over Jasper, starting with that pathetic school Prime High by bringing it to the ground!" Every Decepticon yelled and shouted in excitement in any way possible. "Long live the Decepticons!"

"LONG LIVE THE DECEPTICONS! ALL HAIL LORD VINCE!" The crowd cheered.

However, it was short lived. Soundwave once again looked up towards the sky as the same mechanical bird from the Hospital approached towards him. Without turning his gaze away, he immediately grabbed his leader's attention. "Lord Vince, Laserbeak has returned. Laserbeak, Report!" Vince turned towards Soundwave as his chest–plate opened while Laserbeak changed into a rather large, yet human-sized cybertronian like tablet, went inside its master, and began playing back the conversation from the Hospital.

After listening to the recording for few minutes, the expression on Vince's face turned into one of malice. "A Spark where his heart should be…" He said in a cold tone, yet suddenly clenching a fist as anger weld up inside of him.

"Code Command:…" He hissed. "…Megamerge."

In a flash of red light, The Model M armor suddenly formed on Vince. He suddenly turned towards Blitzwing, delivering a hard punch to his face, sending him flying down into the pit, landing with a few hard thuds. "YOU IDIOOOOT!" He shouted with a twitch in his eye. He watched Blitzwing stagger himself back up looking back up at him. "You insolent moron for scrap metal! I thought I told you to kill Darby, but now I find out that he's still alive! Why is that!?"

Blitzwing's face changed back to went he first arrived. "But, Sir, I swear to you as a loyal Decepticon, I did what you asked of me!"

"And you are a fool, Blitzwing!" Vince shouted, followed by a sneer in his voice. "You've failed me… and we all know what happens to those who've failed." He raised a fist with a thumb pointing sideways ready to pass judgment… the crowd soon became silent.

"No… Please, Lord Vince, I beg you… anything but that!" Cried Blitzwing. "Just give me another chance! I'll go back and get it done right this time!"

But Vince gave no reply to Blitzwing's plead. Instead he aimed his plasma cannon down at the pit, and fired a shot at Blitzwing, only to have it near miss the left side of his head by an inch, hitting the wall behind him. Shocked, dazed, terrified… Blitzwing slowly looked over his shoulder to where the shot hit, leaving scorch marks and cracks. However, with the three emotions mixing inside him, he soon swooned over and fainted.

Vince soon turned towards Soundwave after the Model M armor reverted back to its BioMetal form. "Soundwave, take care of this mess." He said as he started to walk passed him. "Get Starscream out from his cell… and put together a few flyers." He then stopped at a doorway, turning at Soundwave who looked at him back. "Plans have changed. Before we can take over Jasper, we must eliminate some unfinished business. We attack the Hospital – Tonight!"

"As you command, Lord Vince." Soundwave replied.

"And one more thing…" Vince said as he turned back to the doorway. "From here on out, whenever I ware the BioMetal… Call me… MEGATRON!"


(Back at the Hospital…)

A while later, no more than when the sun was setting, June stepped out from the operation room with Ciel and Ratchet behind her, each with a sign of relief in their own way… however, June had a mix of worry in her. Yes, Jack's operation was successful, that he was going to live again, but worried on how he would pull through.

Ciel took note of this of her sister's expression, placing a hand on her shoulder for comfort. "June, try to cheer up. Jack's going to be ok… it's just takes a while for his new spark to kick it."

"I know…" replied June, as she turned to her sister. "I'm just worried if he'll ever remember this time… that he might forget again."

It was Ratchet that got the sisters attention this time as he placed a hand on June's other shoulder. "June… I've had my fair share of spark transplants, mostly on Earth based cybertronian–hybrids and a few humans out in the space colonies, and if there's one thing I know… in the end, they remember just the same as they were."

June let out a deep sigh, being as she was still a bit worried. "You really think so, Ratchet?"

"I know so." He replied.

"What about the ones he's already forgotten?" June asked.

"Well…" Ratchet pondered a bit, lightly rubbing his chin a little. "If you're referring to the deeper ones from way before… I don't know what to tell you, except taking him to somewhere or talking to someone from his childhood… but I would strongly advice against it. There's no telling what might happen to the mind if you push it too hard."

June gave a few small nods. "Thank-you, Ratchet." She soon left the two and headed for the lobby.

"Are you sure that was wise?" Ciel asked, her eyes didn't break away from the corridor her sister went down.

Ratchet let out a chuckle before he spoke. "Depends on how you look at it, Ciel." He said. "I know what's been going on, Chairman Tracy already told me."

Ciel gave a small pout, but only for a mere moment until she pulled out the Model O.P. BioMetal from her pocket. "Phaw! About time you let me out from there. You have any idea how stuffy that pocket is? It's filthy, I tell ya! I bet you haven't even washed that lab coat in months!" he said floating over Ciel's hand.

Ratchet snorted at the BioMetal's statement, leaving Ciel very offended.

Meanwhile with June, just as she reached the open lobby, she suddenly came across Arcee sleeping across a long bench. 'Poor girl…' June thought to herself, brushing a few bangs from the sleeping femme's forehead. 'I better give Zeta a call. Wonder how long she's been here? Visiting hours are over for the day anyway.'

Arcee slowly stirs from her sleep, but not enough to wake her. "Mmmm… Jack… ZZzzzz…" She mumbled… June could only smile at the sight, taking in the moment of what she heard and just witnessed. Alas, she left her to sleep, heading towards the front desk for the phone…

But as she did, she peeked just outside the windows, only to see some human sized jets flying towards the Hospital's entrance and began firing mini-machine guns, breaking the glass doors.


TRIVIA ATTACK!
Here's another Double Trivia, both multiple choice!
And it never hurts to take a guess.

1. In which Sci-Labs INC. facility did both BioMetals Model O.P. and Model M originate?

A. The Pentagon.
B. The desert outskirts from Jasper.
C. Space Colony 7: Pegasus.
D. Cybertron city Iacon.
E. None of the above.

2. What is Miko's current role in the story thus far?

A. The groups Troublemaker.
B. Foreign-exchange-student.
C. School freelance Journalist and Photographer.
D. All the above.
E. None of the above.