As the Decepticons continue their plight to once again raid Earth for Energon in the aim of taking back Cybertron the Autobot and Human Alliance continues to fight back. However clear cracks show, despite the chairman's decision to join forces the ZAFT council continues to be split down the middle, still believing the Autobots to be a menace. At the same time the ORB council too has come to place pressure on Cagali, calling her decision to join the alliance and brash move that would threaten the homeland. However Cagali was backed by Kira and Athrun who deemed it necessary if they were to stop the Decepticons. To this end Optimus Prime has begun talks with those of the councils who do not trust him and his soldiers and has so far proven successful, slowly but surely.
Inside their base and ally Metroplex the Autobots chief medic Ratchet has begun minor repair work to the Dinobot commander Grimlock.
"Will you stop fidgeting, this would be over a lot faster if you stopped moving" Ratchet moaned as he used his tools to work on a part of Grimlock's head.
"You too slow, work faster" said Grimlock.
"So why didn't he just go into Sleep Mode or something?" asked Dearka as he, Drift, The Dinobots, Lowe (who was helping Ratchet) and Athrun watched.
"Says it's for pansies, no pain no gain and all that" said Sludge.
"Well if he shakes again I'm gonna fall off Ratchet at this rate" Lowe called as he was using Ratchet's arm to help with smaller areas the medic could not reach.
"Okay, we're just about done, this might sting a little Grimlock" said Ratchet as he tapped a wire making the back of Grimlock's head spark up whilst Lowe nearly fell over. Ratchet at once closed the panel as Grimlock got up and groaned, shaking his head.
"You okay boss?" asked Snarl.
"I've…been better" said Grimlock.
"Wait, did he just say a full sentence?" asked Athrun.
"Yep, that's your vocal processor back at full capacity" said Ratchet.
"Thanks, Doc Bot" said Grimlock.
"Alright, what now boss?" asked Swoop.
"We got any Maccadams Reserved left onboard here?" asked Grimlock.
"Had a few barrels shipped over" laughed Sludge.
"Then I need a drink" said Grimlock.
As the Dinobots left laughing and talking Athrun went to go head back to ORB to check on Cagali whilst Dearka stayed since Wheeljack was working on improving the Blu Duel and Verde Buster.
"Hey Drift, what's the story with the Dinobots anyway? They talk like old war veterans or drinking buddies" he said to Drift.
"They are, everyone knows about those guys, plus they have been through a lot, but have always stood side by side" said Drift.
"Really? You fought with them?" asked Dearka.
"Something like that" said Drift as he looked at Dearka.
Back in the early days of the war many Cybertronians began choosing sides of Autobot and Decepticon. And one who grabbed everyone's attention was a former Gladiator from the Arenas of Kaon, Grimlock. Grimlock was not only a powerful warrior, but also a skilled tactician, his prowess and skill was only rivalled by one, the Gladiators Champion, Megatron.
When the war began Grimlock originally did not desire to join the Autobots but neither would he be a Decepticon. So thus Grimlock forged his own team, a band of civilians who like him had potential to be much more. They set up a hideout in the ruins of a ancient Cybertronian proving ground called Ironfall. From their Grimlock was joined by four other Cybertronians who like him desired to fight for their own beliefs. It was from this group with Grimlock as their leader that Sludge, Slag, Snarl and Swoop became the Lightning Strike Coalition, a small but powerful faction of Cybertronians.
The LSC began to strike out at Decepticon Energon points and Supply bases, halting their missions or disrupting operations. In time their infamy became much larger and they were approached by Optimus Prime who offered them a place in the Autobots. Grimlock however refused, he did see Optimus as a true leader, having heard many reports his ways of combat were the exact opposite of Optimus'. Whilst Prime believed in preserving life in war and giving up ground when necessary Grimlock believed this was the weaklings way and that wars were won by proving who was the strongest and that he was a better leader.
A short while later, Megatron came to Grimlock and offered him a Decepticon position, reminding him of their old days in the arena. But Grimlock's jealousy and hatred of Megatron was strong and he punched Megatron as his way of refusing. Megatron responded and called in his forces in a full scale attack on Ironfall. The LSC were heavily outmatched but then hope arrived as Optimus and the Autobots came to the rescue. After the battle was over Grimlock grudgingly thanked Prime and agreed to join the Autobots. Codenamed Dynobots Grimlock and his team became one of the most powerful, feared and respected soldiers of the Autobot army. Grimlock continued to do things as he saw fit which led him into arguments with Optimus over him disobeying orders. In the closing days of the war on Cybertron before the Autobots left for the stars Grimlock took the Dynobots and left Cybertron, believing that under Optimus' command the Decepticons would eventually win.
For a time the Dynobots searched the galaxy for Decepticons to battle and where ever they went the charred remains of their enemies followed. Soon they found themselves after a very dangerous target, Shockwave. Shockwave had always been the one Decepticon who had always found a way to defeat the Dynobots and best them at every turn. Grimlock became obsessed with stopping Shockwave and chased him and his personal attack unit The Insecticons across the galaxy. This led them to Earth, unaware that Optimus and Megatron were also on the planet the Dynobots continued their hunt for Shockwave but were severely injured when Shockwave made contact with Megatron who led his forces into battle. Luckily once again Optimus and the Autobots came to Grimlock's aid.
Battered and broken the Dynobots were taken to Ratchet who began repairs, the difficulty was finding a new Alternate Mode for them. But thanks to human allies new forms were discovered at a History Museum, Dinosaurs. And with that in mind Ratchet and Wheeljack when to work on their fallen comrades and so thus the Dinobots lived again.
But something was different, though he was still stubborn to all hell Grimlock seemed to understand some of his past mistakes, his arrogance and obsession had nearly destroyed the team he cherished so dear. With that he apologised to Optimus and requested to be added to his team, Optimus accepted without argue.
And so thus the Dinobots became one of the Autobots finest once again, battling entire armies or opponents bigger then them, only now they fought alongside others who shared their plight and goals. This is why Also when Optimus and his small team stayed behind on Earth awaiting the inevitable return of the Decepticons the Dinobots volunteered to be placed into pods to be activated upon detecting Decepticon presence and then head to the Ark to re activate their friends. Though they still hold their grudges against the like of Shockwave what started as a band of loners, became a band of brothers.
Dearka listened to Drift's every word with great fascination.
"Wow, and you fight alongside them too, it's a honour to be able to be part of this now" he said.
"Maybe" said Drift, "but trust me Dearka when I say I wasn't always a Autobot at heart"
Dearka looked at Drift with confusion before they went back to watching the two Gundams being upgraded.
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