Well Mechs and Femmes We're finally here. THE VOLUME ONE FINALE IS HERE! Now I gotta tell ya this was really kicking my ass to finish! And now that I mention it.
It's actually real. I managed to make it to the end of Volume 1. Just...wow.
Well enough from me, I'll talk to ya when the chapter has ended.
LET'S ROLL OUT!
Chapter 21 One shall fall part 3
Last time. On Transformers Prime Gate Crasher…
"Lay your hands off my father you HELLSPAWN!" I growled while pointing in his direction. "LASER CORE!" I commanded as a red laser fired from my chest and hit Megatron square in the gut and was sent flying back. The beam continued for a few seconds before it was shut off and I was left exhausted, but still standing.
"Unicron. An ancient evil whose fossilised blood comprises the matter we call Dark Energon. As legend would have it". Ratchet explained.
"World Leaders are classifying these bizarre weather patterns as a global emergency".
"By the Allspark! If I convert these data points to audio files…" He said typing a few commands on the console.
It was a heartbeat. But not just any heartbeat.
It was none other.
Than Unicron.
"A Cybertronian Heartbeat. It makes sense. With all the Dark Energon in the earth that was supposed to be filled with magma it's the blood of Unicron himself". I summarised aloud for all to hear. "So what you're saying is that there's something living down there. INSIDE our planet?" Miko asked me.
"Not only that, but be prepared for the complete shock that I'm about to reveal". I said before continuing. "Unicron is not only Satan. But the earth's Core itself". I said.
"Yes disciple of Primus. On this very day. Unicron may be ONE. But WE ARE ALL UNICRON!"
"Optimus, have you recovered any signs of Unicron's resurgence?" Ratchet asked but he was about to receive and answer straight away.
"Unicron is power incarnate. And you last of the Primes shall perish!"
"There's our answer". I said obviously. "We're on our way!" He said as the troops were ready to go through the bridge but were stopped by Dad. "No, you must stay at the base, for your own protection!" He said before continuing. "Unicron cannot be defeated by sheer force, he wants ME Ratchet. This fight must be mine alone". He finished before cutting the link. I then looked at Mum and spoke up.
"What is it with that Sparkmate of yours and his stubbornness?" I asked her in which she shrugged not knowing the answer either. "Well, I might be much help but we need to help him. And by we. I mean you bots". I said to them. "The way I see it I won't be able to go out in the field for this one, but you guys can, if we lose Dad, we all lose. Human, Autobot, Decepticon everyone". I explained in which they all looked at each other and nodded with fire in their optics.
"The coordinates are locked on Optimus's position. Get ready to move". Ratchet said spinning up the ground bridge, bringing the green vortex to life. Mum walked up to the edge of the upper level. "I'm bringing him home don't worry". She assured. "Good, I'll kick his ass myself, be careful". I replied in which she pecked me on the check before leading the charge to save our leader. And my Dad. When everyone piled out of the bridge and I mean everyone save Ratchet, I walked up to the console where everyone was and hoped for the best outcome, I saw Several Autobot signatures showing on the screen above us. I then spoke through the bond Arcee and I share to know what's going on as well.
"Cee, did you reach him? Please tell me you did".
"We got to him just in time he's ok don't worry babe". Now that was a relief. "Did Ratchet not relay mine command? Return to base". I then spoke up to get through Dad's thick Helm. "Dad if Unicron wants you then you should consider getting back here! Just listen to reason Dad, if you die here we all lose!" I said making my point across. "Optimus please listen to your son, listen to us!" Mum pleaded. "Even within the confines of the base, Unicron will track my location anywhere on the planet!"
"Then let us take the lead just this once". Bulkhead said over the sound of blaster fire coming from the other end of the communication channel. "Dad I lost one father. I'm not losing you!" I added. There was a pause before he spoke up. "Very well". He replied. "Get a move one everyone!" I called through the com channel. I then walked away from everyone and made my way back to my room.
I opened the door and kneed next to my bed and started digging under it looking for a certain something that I had built for a last resort. And the arc we're currently in serves the best occasion to do so, I pulled out a green and gunmetal grey case in which I had built a while ago. It does work but I've never tested it, but I guess there's nothing like a field test to truly show one's potential. I picked it up and went back into the ops centre of the base and everyone was oblivious the fact I had left them there without me knowing I was gone, and I didn't have to use my cloak or anything. I set my case down near the couch and walked up to the console where everyone was.
"King Kong's there too?!" Miko called. Looks like Megatron saved Dad just in time, good thing he did. And I can't believe I just said that. "What's he doing there?" Jack asked aloud. "He's aligned himself with Unicron!" Ratchet sneered. "Nope, he wouldn't've saved Dad if that were the case". I pointed out and everyone looked at me. "Really guys? Really?" I mean c'mon you should know that I have foreknowledge by know I mean seriously guys! I then looked at Ratchet before speaking. "Spin up the bridge I need to get over there, no questions asked". He looked at me wondering why but did so anyway, and I dashed through it and was met with everyone else looking in my direction.
"Hey guys". I said dusting myself off. "Why in Primus are you here?! Do you know how dangerous it is!?" The weapon specialist Uncle asked me. "Hide if I were to come through at any time I would've waited until now. Besides…" I said while hovering up to everyone's eye level and made my way to Mum's side who was in front of the group. "I'd rather look at this tyrant the optic with my own eyes". I finished while looking at Megatron who merely smiled. "I must say you're very persistent young one". He said to me.
"Yea well you know who I get it from". I replied shrugging. He then turned his head to Dad and spoke. "It was rather Ironic. Considering our last encounter. If memory serves, you and you're Son were desperately attempting to extinguish my spark". He stated. "That option remains very much in play". Dad sneered. "And we'll finish the job, permanently". I added cracking my knuckles. "However I have a proposal. Join me in defeating our shared enemy: Unicron the Chaos bringer". He said shocking everyone but me of course.
"Ha! Absurd! Unicron is evil incarnate! If he were to take any side why would it be ours!?" Ratchet demanded in disbelief. "Because He can't rule earth if Unicron is still awakening. That and his pride is through the freaking roof". I said to confirm what everyone was thinking right now. "You know me too well Connor". He smirked. "Well when the likes of you was crammed into my head for a little while you get to know em". I replied crossing my arms.
"You lead a whole army of Cons. Why come to us?" Bulk asked aloud. "That's what we all want to know". Jazz said preaching to the quire. "Because this particular mission requires something beyond realm of my command. The power of a Prime". Megatron gestured to Dad making a point.
Flareup: "Well I guess you not needed then".
Chromia: "No argument there".
Hound: "Not even a little".
"On the contrary, Optimus may be the only one to defeat Unicron. But I remain the only one to guide you to him". He said before explaining further. "Unicron's very lifeblood runs through me. I am the only one who can feel his thoughts and anticipate his movements". He continued. "Optimus, our past alliances-Autobot, Decepticon-no longer matter. Not while Unicron lives".
"THE PAST ALWAYS MATTERS!" Ratchet said in rage. I don't blame em. "A truce between Autobot and Decepticon. How long do you expect u to believe that will last?" Dad asked. "Only as long as mutually beneficial". Megatron said without care. "Even though you saved Dad this one time I trust you as far as I can toss your lifeless head into the nearest scrapyard". "And after we've beaten Unicron, what then?" Arcee asked continuing on from me.
"I will conquer earth MY way". He answered. "Brutal honesty from a Decepticon?" She tried not to laugh. "From Megatron off all people? I never knew it existed". I added while smirking. "Aligning with the lesser of two evils is still siding with evil!" Ratchet remarked. "Do you really think you've witnessed the full power of Unicron? Those foot soldiers were nothing more than a taste! Unicron has yet to fully awaken". He warned "With each passing moment, the bringer of chaos evolves. Mutating the earth inside out. What we have witnessed until now is but a prelude of the utter devastation his rising will reek upon your world". Megatron stated.
"Like your quest for power destroyed Cybertron?" Arcee snapped. "Or the innocents you've killed in your miserable existence?" I added with a tone to match. "Make no mistake! This time there will be a planet left for me to rule!" The tyrant retorted. "Pfft, yea keep telling yourself that". I sneered. Megatron was about bring his hand up though Dad stopped by twisting his arm behind his back, and I pulled out my Path Blaster and my Riot Cannon aiming at him. "Go ahead. Make my day". I sneered again.
"Lay so much as a digit on my family. You answer to me". Dad warned. "Duly noted". He said sarcastically as he was released from Dad's grip, and I deconstructed my guns.
"Even if we agree without killing each other, how are we supposed to the centre of the earth? I doubt we can simply drive all the way down where Unicron is". Firestar said shrugging with her hands at the facts. "The only way is through a Ground-Bridge". But Ratchet was surely pissed on that one. "OBSOLUTELY NOT!" Thought so. "Ground-Bridging into space or on a moving train is hard enough. But plotting a blind jump into a sentient being?" He snapped. "Besides exposing yourself to that much Dark Energon will debilitate you! You haven't built up an immunity like Megatron has!"
"Got any better idea Ratchet? Because if you do please speak up". I said in which I was met with silence. "That's what I thought". I finished. "You can Guide us to Unicron's exact coordinates?" Dad asked. "If you can transport us to the planets core, I can lead you directly into Unicron's Spark. The very heart of his darkness". He answered. "Optimus even if we survive the jump, how are we supposed to stop Unicron?" Mum asked the question on everyone's mind. It took him a moment or two before he spoke up.
"With the Matrix of Leadership". He answered. "It was the combined power of the Primes that defeated Unicron so long ago. The very reason he seeks to destroy YOU and all you care about". Megatron stated. "It would follow unleashing the power of the Matrix into Unicron's Spark would return him to stasis". Dad pondered out loud. I then looked to where the giant pile of rocks were and saw that there were moving.
"Guys we've got more pressing, matters Unicron's getting his second wind!" I called pointing behind us, in which everyone looked in the direction I was pointing. The rocks began moving across the ground and were being put back together and were forming the Unicron Titan once more. "Ratchet. Bridge Now!" I ordered in which he complied as the vortex oped up for us and the bots began running through but Arcee, Bulk, Bee, Cliff and Mum stopped.
"Wait! We're opening a direct path to our base with Megatron standing right there?" Arcee stated in which Cliff added his own thoughts to the statement. "And he's willing to risk his life and spark for us? Seriously I highly doubt that will be fun for either of us". This caused Megatron to laugh. "Hardly My nature". He replied before turning to me, Mum and Dad. "Consider my offer you three, I shall keep it busy". He said before transforming and taking flight, I landed on Dad's shoulder and we raced back though the bridge to consider what the next move is.
"I know desperate times call for desperate measures but bringing Megatron HERE?" Ratchet said in disbelief to my parents and myself. "How could you even think of bringing that monster near the children, after what he did to Raf?" She said sternly to us. I mean the way I see it Raf was fucking lucky he's making a recovery. Me? Well not so much when it comes to my position if you take into the accounts of the shit I went through.
"He will be closely monitored. And only allowed to linger long enough to send us on our journey. Not a moment more". Dad assured her. "What's gonna stop the cons from calling in an airstrike if they know where you live?" Fowler asked him, in which I answered. "Fowler we had Makeshift in here within these very walls. He still didn't know where the base's location was due to silo walls blocking any form of communication. I doubt Megatron will be able to do the same thing". I explained to him.
"Optimus what's gonna happen to you when you unleash all your matrix energy?" Jack asked wondering what would happen. For me it's a no brainer. But I can't tell them, as much as I want to I can't. "The power within the Matrix have not been previously utilized in this particular matter". He answered. "But Connor you have an idea don't you?" Jack asked me making their attention being brought in my direction. To be honest I can't answer it. "I can't answer it. I'm sorry". I responded but Dad saw my situation and spoke up to change the subject.
"Autobots. If humankind is to be saved. I have no choice but to proceed. But you do". He said to his troo-no. His family. Bulkhead, Arcee and Bumblebee as well as Cliffjumper were the ones that were thinking about it the hardest. Until Bulkhead spoke up of all them.
"Well I dunno about humankind but I'm willing to do it…for Miko". Bulkhead said stepping forward.
"For Jack and Connor". Arcee stepped forward as well.
For Raf. Bumblebee beeped doing the same.
"For Connor". Cliffjumer said joining in.
"I think I say this for all of us. For Connor as well". Mum stepped forward with everyone doing the same as well. At times like these, its feels good to have family like this. I look at Dad and in which he looks at me. "Do you want to call Megatron or do you want me?" I asked him. He responded by putting his fingers to the side of his helm to contact Megatron. "Megatron, we are sending transport". He said to the warlord.
"Kids, Fowler, June you may want to leave the room for this". June and Fowler nodded but Miko was struggling to stay. "No fair! I haven't seen him!" She said as Fowler pushed her away. "Why do we have to hide and Connor gets to stay?" She asked. "1 because Ratchet said so 2 for your own safety and 3 I'm technically a cyborg so your argument is invalid". I summarised. When the others were out of the room Ratchet opened the bridge and soon enough the leader of the Decepticons walked through it, he looked at his surroundings completely dismissing that over half the Autobots were aiming their weapons at him.
"So this is where the magic happens. Quaint". He said simply I kept my eye on him but I was brought to the attention of footsteps to my right and saw Raf run out of hiding with the rest of the humans in tow. "You!" Raf yelled as he ran up to the warlord. The said warlord turned his attention to him but I dashed while I was in mid-air mind you, in front of Raf and aimed a Nucleon Charge rifle at his optics. "So much as twitch and you'll be having one less optic". I warned. But he wasn't fazed.
"Ah, you're looking much better than the last time we met little one. Humans. Resilient". He said. "Raf he ain't worth it. Leave the room all of you, now". I ordered as I deconstructed my gun and flew up to the bots eye level. "I never forget a face. Event that of a human". Megatron said to Jack in which he looked over his shoulder and kept walking away. "You double cross anyone! Mine is the face you'll never forget NEVER!" Miko screamed at him as Fowler grabbed her and pulled her away with the others.
"Ratchet, obtain the destination coordinates from our guest". Dad requested. Dad gestured me to follow him in the direction that the other non Cybertronian members were. "Connor, there's something you need to promise me". He said, what is it? I might have an idea but what? I saw what Dad had in his hand but when he handed it to me I rejected it. "Dad, I know I have foreknowledge but this is something I can't do. Give it to Jack, I can't take it. Seriously, I just can't". I said to him with a hint of me begging him not to do it. "Connor. Giving this to Jack was my first choice. Then I remembered how much you've grown and matured ever since I've met you, along with taking you in as my own son. There are time like these where we try to make as little change as we can. However you must not be afraid to change the course of fate…" He said but I had to cut in.
"Dad the reason why I don't want to change things in this arc is because I'm scared. I'm scared of losing you, and everyone here. I feel that if I change anything I won't know the outcome or if I can even pick up the pieces of the aftermath". I choked letting all my fears that were on my mind. "Don't let your fears take control of you. I'm very aware you don't like change when it comes to the smallest of things. Although change may be inevitable…it comes down on what you want to do with it". He said in which I looked up to him with a confused expression.
"I don't understand". "Change is a major event in one's life. Much like yours, from being fully human to techno-organic, to fighting alongside us on the battlefield, becoming mine and Elita's son, surviving MECH, to confessing your true feelings towards Arcee. You've experienced so much change in a short period of time, that you never saw it until after it was over". He explained. "I merely wish for you to watch over me. As I have watched over you from the very beginning". Man you really know how to guilt trip me huh Dad? Heh, he is charismatic as all anything, so yea there's that.
"Ok, I'll-I'll do it. I promise to watch over you like you did with me". I said taking Vector Sigma's key from his hands. "Just, promise me one thing in return". I said in which he was all audio receptors. "Promise me…when the war is over. Promise me…you'll be there for me, Mum and Arcee. Promise me you'll be there". I said tearing up with a stern, yet saddened face. He looked me in the eye and smiled as he wiped the tears from my eyes. "I promise you I'll always be there for you when the storm has passed. Your mother would be overjoyed for you and Arcee". He smiled in which I smiled lightly.
"You're not wrong. Let's get a move…" I was then interrupted by Dad. "Connor. You're not coming with us this time". WHAT!?
"What?! Dad I can help, you can't just put me to the side now!" I argued. "Actually I can. To lose my only son to Unicron or Dark Energon, I couldn't live with myself if something were to happen at this scale. Keep the Key to Vector Sigma safe, as well as yourself. You know what to do when Unicron has been defeated, I don't like doing this as much as you do. Surely you must understand my reasoning". He explained. I just stood there silent. Before I spoke up.
"I understand. Just, I mean. I love you Dad". I said to him, he brought his helm in and held me close with his hand before letting go. "I love you to Connor. Take care of everyone while I'm gone. I know you'll never give up on me". He smiled reassuring me that I'll do my part on bringing him home when all this is over.
"You know I won't". I smiled lightly again still freaking out that things are going differently. But I'll have to adapt to it.
"Locked and ready" Ratchet announced as the Ground Bridge was opened. The CMO then turned to his student Red Alert. "When you reach the destination. I'm counting on you to keep everyone safe for me old friend". He said to him. "I assure you Ratchet I'll be at 100% to make sure everyone makes it back home. Besides, I learned from the best". He smiled in which his mentor smiled back. I looked around and saw everyone was ready to go. I looked at Arcee and in which she made her way to me while I stood in the middle of the stairway.
"Be careful ok love? I only confessed not too long ago and I…" But I was silenced as she put a finger on my lip shutting me up. Before she spoke back to me. "I promise I'm coming back. Like I said before, you're the best thing that's happened to me". She smiled. "Little liquid luck for the road?" She asked as I smiled back and locked lips with her for a full 5 seconds before pulling back. "Stay safe Arcee". I said to her. "I will, and I'm coming back". She replied before walking to where the rest of the team was. I then walked back up to the main level with the rest of the humans in the group. This isn't fair, I should be going with them, helping them stop Unicron and, well everything. But I can't argue against my Dad, his word is practically law around here.
"You first". Mum invited Megatron. "As you wish". He said bowing with a hint of sarcasm in his tone of voice before walking through the bridge with the Autobots in tow. But the last to go was Dad, he looked at me and I looked back before walking through and the vortex closing behind them. I then started walking away from the group.
"Where you going Connor?" Jack asked me. "I need some time alone". I answered simply, picking up the case I had brought out back with me to my room. When I did reach my room I put the case on my bed and sat next to it. I then pulled out the Key to Vector Sigma and looked at it, this should really got to Jack, I get that I'm Optimus's son but I haven't earned it. "I just wish I knew what to do". I said to myself and set the Key on my case and started to play some music to help me think.
[Now playing-Monster-Starset]
Under the knife I surrendered
The innocence yours to consume
You cut it away
And you filled me up with hate
Into the silence you sent me
Into the fire consumed
You thought I'd forget
But it's always in my head
.
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
.
You're the love that I hate
You're the drug that I take
Will you cage me?
Will you cage me?
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
From the monster you made me?
The monster you made me?
.
This is the world you've created
The product of what I've become
My soul and my youth
Seems it's all for you to use
If I could take back the moment
I'd let you get under my skin
Relent or resist?
Seems the monster always wins
.
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
You're the love that I hate
You're the drug that I take
Will you cage me?
Will you cage me?
.
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
From the monster you made me?
The monster you made me?
.
My heart's an artifice, a decoy soul
I lift you up and then I let you go
I've made an art of digging shallow holes
I'll drop the darkness in and watch it grow
My heart's an artifice, a decoy soul
Who knew the emptiness could be so cold?
I've lost the parts of me that make me whole
I am the darkness
I'm a monster
.
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
.
You're the love that I hate
You're the drug that I take
Will you cage me?
Will you cage me?
You're the pulse in my veins
You're the war that I wage
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
From the monster you made me?
The monster you made me?
The monster you made me?
The monster you made me?
[End Track]
I then let out an exhale and pondered on what to do when Unicron is said and done. Dad loses his memories of being Optimus Prime, is manipulated by Megatron and used by said tyrant. All the while I was given the key to Vector Sigma instead of Jack. I then looked at the key that was on the case, then a plan started forming in my head. We will defeat the Decepticons, we will destroy Megatron and end this war.
But on MY terms.
I stood up and grabbed the key and put in in my Subspace for safe keeping so I don't lose it. And opened the case revealing its contents while taking said contents out and putting the case away and walking out the door.
I then saw that everyone was near the monitor that Ratchet was looking at but Jack Saw me and I motioned hi to be quiet and come over to where I am. He then saw me and was shocked. "Connor what is that?" He asked pointing at my new creation I've built. "Something that will do a fuck ton of damage and make it a very bad day for anyone on the receiving end. Listen there's something you need to do for me". I said to him in which he nodded in agreement. I pulled out the key and gave it to him.
"What is it?" he asked me. I then used Dad's lie to speed things up. "Its. The key to the ground Bridge power supply. Dad gave it to me, but I think you've grown responsible enough to hang onto it until I get back". I explained he then was confused as to what I was implying but it all connected together. "You're seriously going against Optimus's orders into going yourself, even though he's you're father?" He asked me and in which I nodded. "Jack you've grown on me like a little brother, much like my old one. Same with Raf and I see Miko as a little sister I never had. I'm not doing this just for earth itself. But for all of you and your earth, as well as the entirety of my family. Just don't judge me for what I'm gonna do to get through there ok?" I explained and in which he nodded. "And I'm sorry". We walked over to the group and I used my cloak.
"Hold up let me get this straight. So Optimus got the Matrix from Cybertron's core. And now he's going to give it to earths?" Miko asked as we were in earshot. "What's to stop Megatron from claiming the Matrix this time around?" Jack asked as I got myself ready. "Only his greatest desires to save this planet so they may in turn conquer it. As he's so compellingly argued. Proving the lord of the Decepticons can never be fully trusted". Ratchet explained. "Is Connor doing alright?" He asked.
"He's ok and he's sorry". He replied in which everyone was confused. "For what?" Raf asked. I then de-cloaked and slammed into Ratchet's head, sending him tumbling on the ground and landed on the Ground bridge lever an opened the vortex up. "Connor what are you doing?!" Miko called. "What I do best! Saving my family!" I called back and dashed through the bridge with it closing behind me. I then looked around and saw that I was in the very body of Unicron. And I gotta tell ya if this is hell? nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here. I bolted at full speed to catch up to the others.
I kept running and running until I found dead anti-bodies that belonged to Unicron and that gave me the indication that I was getting close. I ran as fast as my legs would take me and I heard a weird sound I then stopped to look up and saw more anti-bodies blocking my path. 'I don't have time for this!' I thought to myself as I activated my chainsaw on my right arm and an EMP Shotgun on my left. I then thought to play a song that was suitable for this.
[Now playing Fight like hell, DOOM Rap-J.T. Machinima]
Fight like hell
Fight like hell
Fight like hell
FIGHT LIKE HELL!
.
Beware what Lies beneath your feet
This hollow ground where demons sleep
I will uproot these evil seeds
And use my fists to keep the peace
"I told them One day. I'd become the most powerful being across the dimensions. And they told me to go to hell. So you know what? I DID!" I said with a fierce grin before I charged at the antibodies. The monstrosities came at me but as soon as one was within range I cut the first one down with my chainsaw and blasted another one in the supposed eye with my shotgun, and another was then blasted away before I ejected the rounds from my gun and loaded another two in before flipping the gun's barrels back up and cocked it.
And that might sound ludicrous
But that's the truth, and I'll prove it bitch
Welcome to Hell, I'm movin' in
Someone tell the Devil I'm gonna room with him
I then swung my saw at another antibody as I made my advance through them and spun around to shoot another one that was going to get the drop on me.
Have you ever heard of a crucifix?
Nothin' but a couple of useless sticks
I don't need your hokey Holy Bible bogus, homie
Because I'm through with it
Do you think that this suit will fit?
Thank god, lemme start shootin' shit
Lots of power in the Argent Tower
And everybody here is abusin' it
I switched my EMP shotgun for a WFC Scatter Blaster and started firing at another antibody.
When I go to work, I might go berserk
And another. And another and another.
It all depends what kinda mood I'm in
Gut you with a chainsaw, rip your jaw right off
Snap your neck with a brutal kick
I swung my saw at another antibody ripping it in half.
Carnage, isn't it gratuitous
I got the cleanup crews like "who did this?"
What's the matter? Are you new to this?
Lemme choose your fate, Doom it is
They told me I could rule the world when Hell was frozen over
Hold up, is it just me?
Or did it just get colder?
I deconstructed my chainsaw and changed it to a FOC Neutron Assault Rifle and killed any of the drones that got in my way clearing me a path.
You have nowhere to go, abandon all hope
You have nowhere to hide from the monster inside
I know my demons all too well
Nothin' left to do but fight like hell
(Fight like hell) (4x)
"It's in my nature, call me Buffy because I'm a slayer. And I'm slayin' well when I'm raisin' Hell. Better keep your distance, it'll make you safer. My shotgun's gonna turn you to vapor Then I'll make this station a vacant crater I'm a terminator, when I wear my Praetor Sending every demon to meet their maker. You could say that I'm on pace with Vader Compared to him, my Dark Side is greater. Somebody tell Satan, "say your prayers" Make sure his obituary's put on paper. Whether you're Baptist, Catholic, Methodist None of that matters, abandon your Testament Bludgeoning Barons, wrecking the Revenants Sever the head, and mess up what's left of it I'm seein' red, forget about etiquette Desecrate every devilish nemesis I'll cut you in half, so you'd better split You'll end up like the rest of these skeletons. Fleshy vessels to hellish developments I won't let'em in, I will never quit. Pushin' back this infectious malevolence So all of your respect you better give, Cause in Hell I'm a veteran resident". I spat as I fought off the very parasites that dwelled in Unicron's body.
You have nowhere to go, abandon all hope
You have nowhere to hide from the monster inside
I know my demons all too well
Nothin' left to do but fight like hell
(Fight like hell) (4x)
I kept running, shooting swinging and over all fighting. But I was rammed by one of the suckers and knocked the wind out of me sending me on the floor of the bridge I was on.
Beware what lies beneath your feet
This hollow ground, where demons sleep
I will uproot these evil seeds
And use my fists to keep the peace
Flesh and bone, the creatures feed
Lock and load my BFG
Light them up like TNT
"I've come too far to be stopped now". I said to myself as I steadily got to my feet and dashed past the antibodies.
Just don't let them see you bleed
And in these troubled times
Don't you lose sight of yourself
There's nothin' left for you to do
But fight like hell
I was close to the cave like area where everyone went through but stopped at the mouth of it.
You have nowhere to go, abandon all hope
You have nowhere to hide from the monster inside
I know my demons all too well
Nothin' left to do but fight like hell
I felt the Energon course through my veins again and built up more energy by the second.
Fight, Like, HELL!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!" I roared while letting out a massive shockwave killing the antibodies as they exploded and their parts rained scrap metal. I turned around and kept running towards the group up ahead.
[End track]
(Further up ahead from Connor's location)
With Megatron leading the way Optimus and his Autobots were fending off the Unicron's antibodies as they made their way to the very heart of the Chaos bringer's darkness. Due to the large group they had minor difficulty keeping the antibodies back, but they didn't know how long that will last. Arcee then felt something familiar, something close it's as if something was following them. She tried contacting Connor through the bond but there was a problem. He wasn't responding. Either he refuses to answer or he blocked her off completely. The question is why would he do it?
(Omega-1 normal pov)
"Communication links are down. As expected, but we've lost their signal". Ratchet said aloud. "Doesn't that mean?..." Raf trailed off. "Usually. But a more likely explanation would be the severe interference caused by these electromagnetic anomalies". The CMO finished. "So if we can't track them and they can't contact us?" He said. "How will you know when they're ready for pickup?" Miko asked him. Then the sound of metal tapping metal caught their attention to Jack tapping he key that Connor had given him before he jumped ship to help the others. Ratchet saw what he had in his hands and spoke up. "Where did you get that?" He demanded in a calm tone.
"Connor. Said Optimus gave it to him before he bolted. I don't know why he gave me the key to the Ground Bridge power supply". Jack shrugged. "Jack, there is not key to the ground bridge". He said to him in which Jack was stunned that Connor lied to him about this. "What? Then what is it?" Jack asked. "That is the key to Vector Sigma".
"The what?" he asked again. "You are holding one of Cybertron's most important relics". Ratchet answered. "I-I-I shouldn't have this". He stuttered as he handed the key to Ratchet who stepped back. "Connor entrusted it to you for safe keeping until he returns. To which he was entrusted by his father". Ratchet dismissed. "But this doesn't make any sense. Why?" Jack asked aloud. "Optimus entrusted it to Connor, in which Connor entrusted it to you. Which means, one of them isn't coming back". He said grimly, hoping that wasn't the case he really didn't want to lose anyone else in this war.
(Earth's core "Unicron" my pov)
I kept running until I heard blaster fire in the distance. "They're close, just gotta keep going". I said to myself and I looked up to see Unicron's cells flying over me not paying me any mind and soaring to where my family is. And this gave me an idea. "And I know on just how to get there". I smirked firing my grapple line into one of the antibodies and started riding on top of it like Arcee did in the series. I was getting closer and saw that other cells were getting shot down besides my one. I looked to see Cliffjumper addressing everyone and pointing in my direction. I then jumped off then tuck and rolled to the safety of my family who were really shocked on seeing me here. I moved to the front of the group and pulled out a Predator Cannon from my back, I switched the weapon to ranged mode and then spun up the weapon.
"SMART CORE!" I commanded and pulled the trigger. Bullets then spewed out of the weapon and when the antibodies got in range they were shot down within seconds of being hit with the Smart core active. The Core was then offline and I then aimed the weapon as best I could before the clip ran dry. Then something weird happened. They stopped coming. I turned to the group and spoke up. "What did I miss?" I asked. But this wasn't what Mum wanted me to say. "Connor Prime, you are so grounded for going against your father and myself included!" Mum said with her known protectiveness showing.
"I wasn't gonna stand by and sit on my ass while the world comes to an end! If there is any way I'd go out, it's fighting right by my families side to the very end and nothing will change that". I said as stowed the Titan Mini-gun away. "I'm with your Mom on this one Connor". Arcee said stepping into view. "Arcee, I get she's your sister and all but whose side are you on!?" I said with my arms in the air for emphasis. "What is it that you guys don't trust with? I've busted my ass to get where I am now. I promised Dad that I'd look out for him. If there's any way you can keep me safe Mum. It's being by your side". I said with my voice getting low and looking away a little. Mum then kneeled down and hugged me tight which confused me a bit.
"I guess I can't argue with that". She smiled before breaking the hug and looking me in the eye. "But I'm still grounding you when this is over". She said smiling still. "In which you have every right to do so". I replied. "Uh I hate to break up the little family reunion, really, but we've got a bigger problem". Cliff called which got our attention. We looked to where he was pointing and saw that all the antibodies were flying really close together forming a moving pillar. Think of the drone swarm from COD Advanced Warfare, it's pretty much like that.
"I've had enough of these things for one lifetime". I said while pulling something from my back.
In my hand was none other.
Than the BFG 9000 from DOOM (2016).
"You really think that little thing will do anything kiddo?" Ironhide asked sceptically. "Just you watch. And learn". I said powering the weapon up. As the swarm got closer I kept my trigger finger ready, I pulled the trigger and then the gun started glowing and sparking with green energy and had a small orb at the front of it before it was launched into the swarm destroying whatever came in the path of the projectile. Let's just say the swarm was no more than a shower of scrap metal and spare parts.
Judging by the look on everyone's faces they were shocked to see a gun my size can do that much damage.
Well they don't call it the "BIG FUCKING GUN 9000" for nothing. We then turned our attention to the antibodies coming for round to but, they just crashed into the ground. Knowing this that Dad had did it.
"We need to get to Dad now". I said to them as I walked past everyone to see the door in front of me. "Stand behind me, I can weaken the door and you can do the rest to knock it down". I instructed my arms then shifted into those of the Scorch Titan and were sparking and radiating with fire. "FLAME CORE!" I called as I slammed my hands into the ground as a wave of fire was launched into the door separating us from Dad, the thermite was burning its way through the door with ease and kept going unto it stopped. This gave the signal for the more armoured individuals to smash it down. They all struck at the same time and the door was busted open and we all ran through seeing Dad and Megatron. "Dad you alright?" I asked him.
"Why did he call me that?" This made me freeze.
No. No, no why did I forget that Dad lost his memories?!
"What did you do to him?" Mum threatened Megatron. "Who are they?" He asked again. "Dad? Dad don't you remember me?" I said tearing up a little. "I promised to look out for just like you did for me". I said to him while I struggled badly to keep myself together. "I don't know who you are little one". He said in an apologetic tone of voice. "They are our sworn enemies! We're outnumbered! GO! I'll cover you!" Megatron said to Dad as he rand for the con's ground bridge as Megatron fired at us. As Dad ran he looked at me and had saw the heartbreak and everything he was about to leave behind. I didn't know why I did this but…
"ORION!" I screamed but he still had that same sorrowful look on his face before running through the portal. I then Rushed Megatron with my Axe and roared while doing it I got close and swung but I missed, before he disappeared I saw him smirk at me as the vortex closed. I then landed on the ground with my axe slamming into it, I then couldn't contain it.
"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHH!" I screamed releasing all the rage I had within me. Then all I did then was cried, letting the water works flow down my face. Knowing one thing.
I had lost my father.
Again.
(Omega-1 normal pov)
Ratchet spun up the bridge and a moment later everyone started coming through, he sighed and was relieved that everyone was ok. He was going to have a stern talking to Connor about that stunt he just pulled by slamming him in the helm and bolting through the ground bridge like Miko would've.
"Cee!" Jack cried.
"I was worried Bulk". Miko sighed in relief.
"You ok Bee?" Raf asked.
Ratchet then saw everyone was present.
All but Optimus.
"And…Optimus?" He asked, desperately needing to know the answer. And didn't know that Connor was crying. What happened? "Dead? No". Arcee said trying to keep herself together like the rest of them. "But he looked right at us without even recognising us. Didn't even know his own name". Bulkhead said surprising all who weren't there. "When Optimus surrendered the Matrix of Leadership he lost more than the collective wisdom of the Primes. He lost his memories". He declared.
"That's not all". Chromia said sadly getting everyone's attention, she then gestured to Elita and Connor. Being more heart/spark broken than any of them combined. Elita lost her Sparkmate, the one she fell in love with on Cybertron and hoped to be with for the rest of her life. But that wasn't as bad as to what Connor was feeling at the moment.
He lost a father for the second time in his life, and it hurt more than all of the battle scars and the torture all together.
He felt more hurt than he ever thought he would.
To Be Continued…
And here we bring this chapter to a close. Now I want you guys to let me know what you think and leave a review on the chapter. A little feedback goes a long way for me!
Now I'm going to take a break from this because I need to rest and I'm currently writing this at 12:26 PM. Also I want to address something that has been on my mind lately.
Should I Do a separate Fic that follows this one into Volume 2 or Continue on without doing it. Seriously I need your help o what I should do, so let me know in the review section. This helps me with stories and helps everyone for me to get chapters out for all you lovely people out there. To be honest I Haven't really been getting as much reviews lately now that i think about it. But i digress.
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(Update: 17/8/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).