Vectors and Vector Sigma 13
Well folks it's now up to chapter 13 things go from bad to worse as the battles intensify. Darksyde Lucille has hatched the perfect method of revenge upon the pathetic Autobots. Gleaning information from Mixmaster, Shockwave, and Hook she creates a powerful offensive weapon... Dark Energon! It enhances power levels and without certain implanted control chips to counteract the deadly side effects it will be unleashed on the populace of Yokohama. Expect trills and spills plus high fighting action. Also I've thought up the other pairing in this fic... Mayu and Daniel! Don't flame it Mayu's only 12 Daniel's 11 not much of a difference so no flames. Their relationship will deepen here.
-chapter 13 - Dark Heart
-Japanese Alps - Decepticon's mountain base
Deep in the heart of the Decepticon base the likes of mad Diclonius Darksyde Lucille was going over a sample of Energon taken from an Energon Cube created via Soundwave. She thought instead of raiding places to fill the cubes why not instead try to improve the energy output of the cubes? It was an idea she had brought to Hook's attention as well as Mixmaster and Shockwave. At times the mono eyed space gun acted much like an evil Mr. Spock driven only by pure logic and nothing else. This meant more intuitive beings ran circles around his very high IQ.
As she studied the Energon sample she then tried to boost it's power output. Shockwave had created an artificial substance he dubbed Ore-13 or Regenesis ore, however it was only in the few recent weeks he'd been able to get it stabilized. She looked over his data notes and figured it could be improved even further. Shockwave had a small experimental supply of anti-electrons harvested from the remains of what was a large mechanical planet a lightyear from Cybertron. These things called all sorts of malfunctionings, memory problems, loss of transformation control, among other negative things. If she added that it might provide more raw power. "Hook, Mixmaster hand me the anti-electrons and Shockwave prepare the Regenesis ore then add it to his drum for the bonding process.'' The organic Decepticon girl requested as Mixmaster converted to his cement mixer mode.
Hook prayed to Primus the humanoid knew what she was learned a lot under the trio's tutelage but was still years away from being a true genius. "I hope that organic germ knows what she's doing." He silently griped to himself but poured the test sample of Energon into the mixing drum. Shockwave next added the ore-13 along with the anti-electrons.
"Mixmaster add a high powered burst of gamma ray energy. It should cause the three to bond properly at a molecular level.'' Darksyde added next as the cement truck did so as was requested of him.
Then suddenly the mixture started to glow with a dark purplish black aura like it had gained sentience or possibly countdown to an explosion which Hook promptly accused the pink haired cyborg of creating some new yet unstable explosive or possibly a substance dangerous even to the most hardy of Decepticons. "What in the name of the Pit have you created Darksyde!? I've never detected such powerful energy readings before! They're off the charts, now I'll have to make new charts. Just what is this substance?''
''Indeed Hook its readings are very powerful. Explain Darksyde.'' Shockwave said in a frankly demanding type of tone. He wanted answers and he wanted them quickly.
"Simple Hook and my dear Shockwave I call it... Dark Energon! With this we can increase our power and destroy the Autobots once and for all. However I've found direct aplication of it will cause significant damage to our circuitry. Its still being stabilized.'' The cyborg said looking over her data charts.
''Then why in the name of Primus would we want to use it then? If it'll do just as much damage to its creators as the targets? It is illogical.'' Shockwave surmised.
"My question exactly I'm holding the stuff here, here." Mixmaster whined.
''Simple I also created control chips that emit an energy dampener that blocks out all negative effects. I told you I really came up with something now didn't I? It can also easily be weaponized. We mass produce this stuff and get ready for all out war on the Autobots.'' Darksyde explained.
-eventually in Megatron's throne room
After relaying the process of what she and her compatriots created and Megatron was very much pleased at it. A corruptive substance that might finally defeat the accursed Autobots once and for all. ''Well done my dear Darksyde well done.''
"Oh sure Megatron... But we've have such bold claims before many times in fact during the 80's. What's so different this time you humanoid microbe? Hmm?'' Starscream harshly asked the horned girl only for Darksyde to blast him down with her fusion cannon.
She did it a second time blowing a huge smoking hole through his left jet wing. ''I aim to serve you my lord... We begin the assault in three human hours.''
''Excellent... The mighty justice driven Autobots will be soon corrupted pieces of slag." Megatron said as his mouth curled into a devilish sneer.
-meanwhile - Yokohama Middle School - class A6
Meanwhile however at Mayu's school it was just about time for the bell to ring as the short young brunette was accompanied by her two best friends closest friends Rina and Haruka by the outdoor lockers. The taller girl Haruka standing a few inches over the other had glasses, honey blonde hair, freckles with a set of green eyes. The other girl Rina had short cut jet black hair with a tomboy look to her. On her chin was a small band-aid. Her hazel-brown eyes looked over her companion a bit. ''Hey there Mayu I hope you're doing great this morning but to be honest you look like you've something on your mind, anything bothering you?'' Haruka asked concerned.
It'd recently become no secret she'd been associating with the Autobots. In fact now the whole world knew owing to fact Optimus had went to UN after their last battle in the Yokohama area. Most just wanted to pal around with her for status reason but Rina and Haruka had been friends since they were in preschool. She was so wrapped up in la-la land she and the girl's hardly noticed Daniel sneak up on them.
He gave the trio a bit of a mild shock to which he apologized. "Sorry girls didn't mean to spook you. Uh Mayu you uh... you forgot your lunch bento box. You were in such a rush to leave you must've forgot to grab it. Anyways later... ''
The three couldn't help but notice the blush on Daniel's face as he waved goodbye. His mother and dad had arrived driving Bumblebee. Needless to say the plucky Autobot got quite a lot of unneeded attention. Mayu however went about getting her coat ready but it seemed to the tomboy a little amour was going on. ''I think he likes you Missy-Mayu. I'm no expert on men but I think young but Mr. Witwicky might reciprocate that crush back."
Knowing Rina often shot her mouth off without thinking she thought there was no possible way this to be true. She was too young to start liking or even crushing on boys... wasn't she? "Huh? Rina what are you talking about? Daniel and I... just friends that's it. What crush?''
"I guess he's kinda on the cute side got a bit of a youthful baby face on him.'' Haruka added.
By now Mayu was getting very frustrated... she was not having this kind of conversation with them at this time. "What crush?! I don't have any crush on him! Drop it please... Will you!''
Haruka kicked at the ground looking sorry. She and Rina didn't intend to get Mayu riled up. ''Look we didn't mean to hit a bad nerve that's just our observation.''
"C'mon we won't make fun of ya that ain't our style Mayu. You know us better than that.'' Rina added agreeing with Haruka 110%.
"Are you two sure I got a crush on him?'' Mayu asked still unsure about the idea.
If Haruka had one fault it was she was too brainy. In fact too brainy for her own good and had the tendency to overuse her intelligence when somebody made a grammer, science, or overall literary goof. "Uh Rina technically ain't isn't a true word. I must point that out.''
Giving the brainiac girl a dirty look Rina instead proposed another idea. "If you don't like him then I'm guessin' ya hate him right?''
''I don't like 'like' him but I don't hate him either. That's not the issue here.'' Mayu sputtered out.
"Ahem ladies if I may interrupt this very vivid conversation Lucy sent me to pick you up Mayu.'' Said a new voice... which came from a blue Corvette with a flaming hood decal along with the red Autobot insignia.
Before the girls could even ask just what Autobot this was it introduced itself. "My name is Tracks I'm to report to the HQ but Lucy said your school's located on the way so she said to pick you up.''
''How can I tell if you're really an Autobot and not a Decepticon in disguise?'' Mayu harshly inquired.
Letting out what sounded like a disgusted yelp of surprise Tracks elaborated. ''Nehh... Purple isn't my color! Now hop in.'' The schoolgirl then went about hopping inside the frankly roomy US styled car as she waved to her two friends as Tracks burned rubber and sped away.
-shortly
As the likes of the pair were on the streets driving amongst the city the likes of a very interesting topic came up... what Autobot HQ looked like. "Tracks what's your HQ look like? Where is it?'' The girl asked him.
''What suddenly brought this inquiring attitude up?'' Tracks asked... Normally the girl was rude and frankly wouldn't respect any of the Autobots stemming from her trauma involving the Combaticon Brawl.
"Change of heart... after I saw Darksyde shoot so many down I realized you all are more than circuits, wires, and chips. You're living machines I was wrong to treat you like I did I'm sorry.'' Mayu said admitting she'd made a major mistake. ''Anyways where is the base at?''
"Its deep underground... I'm not really qualified to take you.'' Tracks added.
-HQ
Let's just say Mayu had a number of ways to get her point across... mostly she used the sad puppy face complete with quivering lip. As hard as Tracks tried he couldn't say no to that.
The place was big VERY big. She saw the likes the huge Omega Supreme being repaired by Ratchet the ambulance, Hoist the tow truck, and Wheeljack. Of the three Wheeljack took notice of them. ''Hey someone get Lucy for me... we've trouble on the preteen scale."
Pretty soon Lucy stopped her repairs on Skids and the police car Siren. Siren's Nebulon partner Quig was assisting her as the pinkette turned and saw young Mayu and now the Diclonius girl got mad. Mayu had never seen Lucy get so angry at her before it was a little scary truth be told. "Mayu what the slag?! I told Tracks to pick you up and get you to the Inn. Yuka'll have my afterburner for this she'll be worried sick. Young lady are you trying to drive us all crazy?''
"No! I was just curious about the base that's all... " Mayu spat out getting annoyed with the high commanding Autobot girl.
''She has great powers of persuasion Lucille... She gave me the sad puppy face just like you used to. Hmm.'' Tracks replied thinking about the matter some more. He'd have to find out where that face thing came from.
"Curiosity often gets you killed like a cat. Look kiddo we've a lot of repairs to do the 'Cons attack every possible energy source all over the globe we're stretched really thin. Not enough warriors to take down those attack squads. So what do you want make it quick.'' Lucy asked gruffly hurrying the girl a bit.
After a bit of hesitation Mayu was unsure as to articulate just what she came there for. But the response Lucy heard threw her for a loop. ''Well I wanted to meet your hero slash daddy figure Optimus Prime. To be honest my dad passed away when I was very young so I don't remember him much.''
Taking Mayu aside to a more private part of the base the rosette then explained just how much the Autobot leader meant to her. ''Remember Mayu I don't have any blood relatives. My mother and father dumped me in some random field so I may never know who my family is. Optimus saw something in me... The qualities of leadership which he taught me. I guess I did begin to see him as my father considering I don't have (breaks down crying) why is it they don't want me!?" Lucy cried and cried as Mayu hugged her in comfort.
''There, there you'll be ok. Please I wanna meet him. Show me." Mayu asked sweetly as Lucy then led her to Prime's control room.
Shortly they encountered him talking to the short yellow Autobot Bumblebee over apparently firewall upgrades for Teletraan 2X. ''Bumblebee make sure to upgrade the computer system's firewall programming. We can't afford to have it hacked.''
"Roger Prime... Oh hi there you two but correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Mayu supposed to be at the Inn?'' The mini-bot asked the preteen a bit lost. Last he heard she was supposed to be there.
"Mayu here wanted to meet Optimus. Well kid here he is, Optimus Prime meet Mayu. Mayu meet Optimus Prime.'' Lucy said stepping behind the young girl.
It was clear she'd never seen someone so big yet seemingly so noble looking. "So... Big... ''
"Well Mayu its nice to finally meet you Lucy tells me all about her allies at the Inn. I look forward to our next meeting but right now I've lots of important work to do. Lucy make sure she gets back there safely.'' When Mayu heard the voice of the Autobot general she had to admit he did have a fatherly quality in his voice. No wonder Lucy looked up to him so much.
"Like I said Prime will always be my hero now c'mon let's go home.'' Lucy escorting the schoolgirl out of the base.
As the bug drove along the likes of Bumblebee wanted to tag along. ''Wait for me I'm coming too!" Bumblebee said transforming into his Volkswagen Beetle mode.
But that apparently got the attention of Quig and Siren as the younger cop car converted into his well cop car mode with Quig driving. Prowl happened to walk by fresh from repairs after he was damaged by Darksyde. Before anyone even could ask why was coming along he answered. ''Nothing its just my shift on the west side of Kamakura has started. The museum there would be a prime Decepticon attack target. Red Alert, Siren, Hosehead you're also up next. Ratchet and Streetwise follow alongside us then head off to the hospital. Hoist, First Aid, and Grapple Sakura Street might need a little roadwork after what Brawl did there. Everyone has their orders? Ok now roll out!"
Rolling along them all was Inferno ready for his shift at the fire station. "Where Red Alert goes I go.''
''Fine let's just get going." Prowl said as the group drove along the tunnel network that led up into the city streets.
-shortly
As the group was driving they got stuck in rush hour much to everyone's disappointment. ''Great rush hour traffic... Oh I'm getting bored now.''
''Oh will you pipe down Mayu I know trouble will come knocking on our door.'' Red Alert grumped again going on his spiel about trouble.
"Again with slagging tell me Red is that memorized or just part of yer basic spark?'' Quig grumped back. Red could really get on his nerves so very quickly. Maybe it was because he was a younger Autobot or something like Bumblebee and Cliffjumper?
"To be young again... I do kinda wish I could have a second childhood." Lucy thought looking over the very bored pouty faced Mayu. Sometimes the rosette saw a little smugness in the girl other times a volcanic temper when she got mad. it reminded her of herself at the Ark stuck inside Mt. Saint Hillary.
It was then the peaceful honking back and forth of car horns was interrupted by a massive BOOM! Drivers cowered in their cars wondering just what happened when it happened again! A massive beam of energy had hit the streets generating an equally massive explosion sending unfortunate drivers still in their vehicles flying everywhere.
Then things got suddenly very weird, as giant shards of deep purple colored crystalline shards erupted out of the ground and glowed an equally eerie blackish purple. They grew to a massive height tearing through the elevated overpass and spread out over the pass. Lucy could see another giant growth 2O feet ahead of this one... so these were the result of the blasts! Lucy had heard of korlonium crystals from Teletraan-1 along with unstable crystallized Energon that Perceptor had created synthetically in his lab. But this was unknown territory by far. ''What in the living image of Primus is that stuff?!"
"Holy heterodyne! I don't know I've never seen anything like it before... Careful Autobots this substance could be extremely dangerous to us whatever it is so keep your distance!" Prowl ordered as the whole group transformed to robot mode.
Suddenly the voice of Darksyde Lucille had arrived mostly by herself but sporting a few allies... Shockwave, Bombshell, Hook, and Mixmaster. "Well you stupid Autobot flunkie I call it Dark Energon. A very corruptive substance indeed it could damage your circuitry beyond repair not to mention it can effect organics as well. Hello brat watch as the Autobots are exterminated and humanity goes extinct! Say goodbye."
Mayu wasn't afraid however and simply glowered up at the armed Decepticon lass. "I'm not afraid of you! 'If you're really Lucy you won't hurt me! It's me Mayu remember think back!''
The name hit a bit of something Darksyde's personality stabilization apparently had erased. She did remember... Mayu that cute little kid with the oversized yellow sweater. This was her. ''M-m-m-ayu? Yes I think I can remember (implant shocks her head) DAHHHHH! No yer trying to trick me you're scum just like every other human alive!"
''Even Kohta?" Prowl pointed out... Kohta was kind to her unlike everyone else.
It seemed Mayu had stumbled onto the 'Con lady's weakness. In this case her memories before the Decepticon's upgraded her. It was then the name struck a mental chord with the Decepticon girl. It seemed to register something she'd somehow long forgotten in her youth. "Kohta... I t-h-hink I can know who he is... Its a big blur. Argh! Can't remember! Hard to think!''
To her Decepticon co-horts things were getting complicated. They hadn't thought her old memories would come back, it seemed her brain needed more conditioning. And Shockwave would give it all right. ''Darksyde ignore the Autobot ramblings they are insignificant you are a Decepticon. A warrior out to claim her rule of this dirtball of a planet. Ignore these fools! I command it.''
"Do it Darksyde yer one of us! You're not one of them!'' Bombshell added.
It did little to soothe Darksyde's now fractured psyche. She was confused by the memories and thoughts she had before Megatron had 'requested' her presence. Arcs of energy raced across her head... it seemed she'd become more stable. ''No Kohta and all humans are my enemies. He's evil! So are the Autobots!''
It was then Powerglide appeared and changed to robot mode and let out Kohta, Kanae, Daniel, and Yuka... He'd heard what Darksyde said over Powerglide's comm. system. How could accuse him of all people of being evil? He was the last person you'd expect to evil or cruel! "Darksyde that can't be true. How could you accuse me of being evil? I'm the least evil I know for crying out loud!"
It was then Darksyde took aim at the college boy and hissed her answer. Her tone was so cold and heartless. "Because you're a lying human. That's why.''
Darksyde charged up her fusion cannon and before she let it loose she added some more food for thought. "Oh and one last thing yer sister's a self centered little brat. It felt good to murder her then yer deadbeat father!''
''Oh my god... Where in the name of heaven did you come from?" Kanae nervously asked very freaked out by the evil girl's comment on murdering her.
Kanae could barely react as Shockwave converted to his space gun mode and shot the first Dark Energon growth. The explosion rocked the entire block as Darksyde did the same to the other.
The explosion's shockwave was powerful enough to blow the college boy right off his feet. Everyone was in huge shock at what just happened! "KOHTA!" Lucy, Kanae, and Yuka screamed out seeing the young man being blown away from the battle site like a ragdoll.
He landed in a dumpster on the far side of the street. The three managed to get him out and he looked like someone straight out of a warzone. His clothes were burnt and torn while his face was heavily bruised.
"Here another for you!" Hook snarled out as he let out a shot followed by Mixmaster took aim at the largest shard of D. Energon.
Bumblebee could only gaze in horror as the blasts hit him. "DAHHHHH!"
''BUMBLEBEE!" Mayu screamed out as the blast meant for Bumblebee generated a massive explosion. However several sharpened and superheated shards of his armor that'd been blown off had hit a nearby gas station.
It instantly ignited generating more explosive results and she got caught in the knock back. Ironhide managed to put out of few of the flames and rescue the girl and Bumblebee. His efforts weren't needed as the said Autobot carried the frankly very injured girl. Bumblebee's heavily charred armor dripped a strange dark purplish black liquid. He handed Mayu to Daniel as he collapsed face first going into stasis-lock.
"NO MAYU!" Daniel screamed out as he threw caution to the wind and ran to help her. "Mayu... " He sniffled as he held her limp injured body bridal style. She looked horrible her clothes were tattered and burnt. There was a small gash on her cheek. Her mouth also bled a bit from the side. Shards of the D. Energon were stuck in her skin plus she had the same liquid on her. She needed serious medical attention if she was going to make it.
Prowl saw she needed urgent attention and quickly gave out orders. "Ratchet get Mayu to the nearest hospital First Aid take Kohta. Siren you and Streetwise will follow behind and help them get there faster. Hosehead, Red Alert and Inferno put out the fires and quell the panic while I give them the assist. Hoist and Grapple get Bumblebee back to base on the double he needs immediate repairs. Everyone understand their orders? Good now transform and roll out. Yuka, Kanae, Lucy hop in... I just cross my circuits they'll make it out ok.''
The two medics converted to their ambulance modes and had the two wounded humans loaded inside. The combined sirens blaring the five Autobots sped towards the nearest medical center while their friends and family prayed they'd make it out ok.
-to be continued
I figured I'd leave the chapter on an ominous note. Rest assured they two'll be fine... plus some improvements will come of it too. One last thing to keep note of for Mayu... next chapter she and Daniel will finally admit there maybe something going on between them.
Anyways read and review this and my other stories. Anyways please review this story and the following stories of mine as well… "EL Digital Saviors", "Neon Genesis Nightwarriors", "Cybertronian Invasion", "Super Horned Ascension", ''Yokohama Night Monsters'', ''Lucy and the Four Chelonian Saviours'', ''Power Ranger Dimension Legends'', ''ELG The Series'', and "Maverick Hunter KLN". Until then this has been writer TURP signing off take care, goodbye, good night (where applicable anyway;), and good luck folks I'm signing off now.