Transformers Robots in Disguise (RID): Rise of Devil Z
Created by: ShadowHawk
Written by: Marik7410
Chapter 25
Spy
At an abandon warehouse, the Stunticons were held hostage against their will. They were bound in energon chain to immobilize them. Ultra Magnus and Prowl were looking down at them. "How dare you kidnap us?" Motormaster boomed.
"I do whatever I want so I kidnapped you for fun," Magnus chuckled.
"For fun?" Motormaster roared. "When I break this chain and I can transform, I'll wipe that smug look off your face."
"You're threatening me?" Magnus laughed.
"Besides, why capture us?" Dead End asked. "We have nothing in value for you to take."
"In fact you do have something I want my dear friend," Magnus said.
"Like what?" Dead End wondered.
"Guys" Magnus called. Hotshot and R.E.V. walked in looking exactly like Dead End and Wildrider. "No slagging way," Dead End said.
"They look just like us," Wildrider said.
"Thanks for the audio," Hotshot said. "Now our disguise is completely foolproof."
"Way to go duncebuckets," Motormaster muttered.
"Now tell us what we want to know," Magnus demanded.
"I'm not speaking," Motormaster refused.
"Ooh, you're resisting me," Magnus smiled. "Fine, I'll just torture you then."
"Torture me all you want, it won't affect me," Motormaster said. "Besides, I have a condition."
"That is?"
"Switch me to robot mode and I'll tell you where the ship is located."
"WHAT?" the Stunticons exclaimed.
"Someone's generous," Magnus chuckled. Prowl pushed the button, releasing the energon chains off of Motormaster's body. His transforming function was restored as he switched to robot mode. He sat on the ground as he allowed himself to be restrained once more. "In the mountains of Montana," Motormaster said. "Look for a clearing with an unusual energy reading, the ship is there."
"Thanks for telling us," Magnus said and left. Prowl looked at Motormaster as Motormaster grinned with confidence. "Let go guys," Prowl said. The Autobots left as Sideburn and Towline were left to watch them. "Motormaster, have you lost it?" Dead End said. "Why would you tell them where the ship is?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Motormaster said. "I have an insurance policy."
"With who? Geico?" Wildrider wondered.
"No," Motormaster smiled. "Someone quite devious."
Hydra Cannon
Shadow Striker let out a sneeze as she carried ADA to her lab. "Bless you," ADA said. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Shadow Striker said. "I bet someone is talking shit about me."
"I just have to grab some things then I need you to drop me off in Metro City," ADA said.
"I can't believe Scrash asked you to repair T-Ai," Shadow Striker said.
"Trust me, I rather let her suffer than help her. But orders are orders." ADA looked at her hand as she tries to sense the power Empress claimed she gave. "Can I trust what she says?" ADA thought to herself. "Something about this is not right at all."
London, England
Wilson was tugging on his tie as he rode along in a limo. "Dude, stop moving," Talon said.
"I can't help it," Wilson said. "I despise ties. It feels like a damn noose around my neck."
"It's a bowtie," Talon said.
"That makes it worse!"
Talon and Wilson were wearing tuxedos as they were heading to a ball. Tagging along is T-Ai. She wore an elegant black long dress with the back exposed down to the center of her spine. T-Ai fitted her blonde wig and it was itchy. "I can't see why woman wear wigs," T-Ai complained.
"Did you wear the cap?" Wilson asked.
"It's on and it's ANNOYING!" T-Ai said.
"Why can't she wear her hair as is?" Jackie asked.
"Alexis might be there and I don't want this mission to be compromised," Wilson said.
Jackie was a new addition to the team. An acquaintance of Wilson, she was introduced to the war from a confrontation with ADA at work. "Are you sure Jackie is suited for this?" Talon said. "She's looks too young to fool anyone. In fact, she's the ideal jailbait."
"What's a jailbait?" T-Ai wondered.
"You don't need to know," Wilson said. "And Talon, you need to shut up. She is a feisty little latina and I quote 'little'."
"I'm not little!" Jackie said.
"Despite her childish looks and behavior, she can hold up her own," Wilson said. "I have confidence in her."
"Why you sister called out?"
"Personal reasons."
The limo came to a stop as the driver opened the door. Wilson and Talon stepped out from the limo and stood by the door. Jackie and T-Ai stepped out from the limo and the photographers went nuts. The girls were blinded by the flashes of the camera. "Look, its Emma Waston," Wilson pointed.
"Where?" the paparazzi said. They turned their heads and looked for the actress. They turned back around and they were gone. They've been had.
Inside the mansion, the floor was packed. Talon walked in with Jackie in his arm as Wilson walked in with T-Ai. "How come I can't be escorted by you?" Jackie complained.
"T-Ai is completely defenseless and I made a promise that I'll look out for her," Wilson said. "If anything happens to T-Ai, it's my ass."
T-Ai felt honored that she had a personal bodyguard and she was happy that it was Wilson who was protecting her. The group stood in the ballroom as butlers handed out mask for the theme of the party. "We're in a Masquerade Ball?" Jackie said. "Sweet!"
"So that's why you called me so sudden," Talon said. "Nice."
"Listen up, the person that lives here have direct connections with Alexis," Wilson explained. "T-Ai and Jackie, you two have the floor and search for the owner. Once you find him, get whatever information you can out of him. Jackie, if you see that T-Ai is in any danger, call me right away."
"Got it," Jackie said.
"Talon, you and I will scope out the house," Wilson said. "This place is crawling with goons so be careful."
"Got it," the group said. The group slipped the mask on their face and split up. T-Ai walked through the crowd carefully and easily with her high heels. She wanted to make sure that she doesn't slip and fall. With a handbag in her hand and a scarf wrapped around her arms, T-Ai scoped out the area. She attempted to scan but her systems were still down. T-Ai took another step and her ankle gave out. She tripped and fell into the arms of a gentleman. "Be careful there," a kind soothing voice spoke. "You almost have a spill there."
T-Ai looked at her hero and can't help but blush. "Thank you," T-Ai said.
"I'm the owner of the house, Maxwell is the name."
"Crystal," T-Ai smiled.
"Aah, a lovely gem to go with a lovely woman," Maxwell said as he kissed T-Ai's hand.
"Who's Koji?" T-Ai thought to herself.
Hydra Cannon
Prowl chopped the branches from the trees as he led the group through the brush. In full disguise, Ultra Magnus' team was ready to infiltrate the Decepticon ship. Ultra Magnus had taken the form of Motormaster. Hotshot took on the cynical Dead End's identity. Prowl is Breakdown. R.E.V. is Wildrider and Mirage is Drag Strip. "Ultra Magnus, I'm telling you the ship isn't here," Hotshot said. "Motormaster lied to you."
"I don't take so," Magnus said.
"You seem confident in our enemy," Mirage said.
Prowl gave one more swing and the Hydra Cannon was there. Drones swarmed the area as they were repairing the ship. "Come on," Magnus said as he walked ahead. The Autobots walked into the Decepticon territory not knowing if their plan will work. One of the drones noticed the group and approached them. "Hey you guys!" he called.
"That's it," R.E.V. said. "Our cover is blown."
The drone walked up to Ultra Magnus thinking that he was Motormaster. "You're back early," the drone said.
"The call was a fake," Magnus said. "I took care of the Autobots easily."
"They get what they deserved," the drone agreed.
"Where's Scrash?" Magnus asked.
"In his office. In fact, he was looking for you."
"Funny, I'm looking for him as well."
Shadow Striker walked out from the ship with ADA in her hand. "You're back sweetie," she greeted.
Earlier…
Ultra Magnus were taking Wilson and T-Ai outside the Grand Canyon to trap Motormaster by sending a fake call of help. "Are you sure that you'll be able to impersonate Motormaster?" Wilson asked.
"Motormaster is an idiot," Magnus said. "Anyone can act like him."
"Speaking of which, he does have a relationship with Shadow Striker," T-Ai said.
"He does?"
"I don't know how far they are but if you can't fool her into thinking that you're Motormaster, your mission is compromised," T-Ai said.
"I can just tie her up."
"It's not that simple. You see, just like us, the Decepticons have two active female members. If one went missing, everyone will know."
"Just like us," Wilson said. "When Arcee and T-Ai went missing, we dropped everything to look for them. Fooling Shadow Striker is priority number one. And since you already know ADA, Shadow Striker can make or break your mission."
Hydra Cannon
"What you expect?" Magnus said.
Shadow Striker looked at the Stunticon leader and noticed that something was off. "You waxed your armor?" Shadow Striker said. "And just who are you seeing?"
Ultra Magnus walked up to Shadow Striker and embraced her. He gazed into her optics as Shadow Striker was left speechless. "You know my optics is for you and you alone," Magnus said. "I waxed my armor so I can take you out on a date. After I talk to Scrash, you're all mine."
"Really?" Shadow Striker smiled.
"Would I lie?" Magus asked.
"I guess not," Shadow Striker said as her cheeks turned red.
Magnus sneaked in a kiss and released Shadow Striker. "See you later," Magnus said as he led his team inside the ship. Shadow Striker touched her lips as she felt a sensation she never felt before. "Let's go," ADA said.
"Coming," Shadow Striker said. She switched to vehicle mode as ADA hopped in. Shadow Striker drove off as she took ADA to Metro City. "That kiss?" Shadow Striker thought to herself. "It had no feeling in it. Could it be…?"
Inside the ship, the recon team was amazed with the design of the ship. "Whoa," Prowl said. "I never knew I'll be on the Hydra Cannon as a visitor."
"Eyes on the prize," Magnus reminded. "We have to scope the ship and report everything back to Optimus."
"And where are you going?" R.E.V. asked.
"I'm going to have a chat with Scrash," Magnus said. "Don't mess up."
London
Jackie walked the ballroom floor as she looked for the owner. "Man, there are too many people here," Jackie said.
Jackie walked up to the refreshment table to take a breather. "How can I get the information I wanted if I can't identify my targets?" Jackie groaned.
Jackie took a glass and poured herself a glass of punch. Jackie shifted her eyes as she spiked her drink. "A little Corona couldn't hurt," Jackie grinned as she drank her drink. Jackie saw a reflection of a suspicious character on the second floor in her drink. Jackie placed her drink on the table as she turned around. "That's one of his guards," Jackie observed. "I can recognize him anyway."
The suspicious character slink into a room and vanished. Jackie walked across the floor until she was underneath the walkway. She looked around and saw that no one was looking. Jackie grabbed her necklace and pressed on the pendant. Jackie leaped in the air and landed on the second floor. She walked into the same room as the character and followed.
Meanwhile, Wilson and Talon were in the mansion looking for anything. They checked every room for an office of some sort. "This place is too big for the two of us," Talon said.
"I know," Wilson agreed. Wilson opened a door and peered inside. "Hey, do you think you might keep some secrets in a library?" Wilson asked.
"Only if I was the main one using it," Talon answered. Wilson signaled Talon to walk inside the room. Wilson looked around before closing the door behind them. The boys looked at the sheer number of books the library had. "Damn!" Wilson said.
"You never saw so many books before?" Talon said.
"That's more than a school's library," Wilson said.
"Anyways, we have to search each book until we find something."
"That's paper cut central!" Wilson complained.
Talon rolled his eyes as he slipped on a pair of black gloves. Talon grabbed a book and pulled it. There was a click. "What did you do?" Wilson asked.
The floor opened up beneath them as they dropped and vanished. In the ballroom, Maxwell was having a delightful conversation with T-Ai. "You're quite the character," Maxwell chuckled.
"It's who I am," T-Ai smiled.
"So Crystal, I saw you with two gentlemen and a woman earlier," Maxwell said.
"Oh them, they were my escorts," T-Ai said.
"Royalty?"
"You can say that," T-Ai winked.
"You know, I'm having quite a night talking with you."
"So am I." There was a brief pause before T-Ai spoke. "Um, Maxwell, there are rumors that you have some form of connection with a powerful group?"
"My, how the tabloids love to talk," Maxwell sighed. "Unfortunately, I can't tell a lie in front of a woman like yourself. The rumors are true."
"Really? Do you think they are looking for more partners?"
"I don't think so. My clients are of the anti-social type."
"But what do you offer to them?"
"Nuclear energy along with iron and intel."
"Is that so? I have connections with the Russians and they have Uranium they want to sell."
"You lie?"
"It's the truth," T-Ai said as she took a sip of her drink. At the moment, her system kicked and T-Ai sensed a familiar presence for a short while. "What was that?" T-Ai thought to herself.
"Are you okay?" Maxwell asked.
"I'm fine," T-Ai assured.
"The Russians are very picky on who they sell the Uranium to," Maxwell stated. "How did you convince them?"
"By giving them what they want, intel."
"You're a clever woman. Maybe, they are willing to accept you if you explain to their engineer."
"And what's his name?"
"Her. Her name is ADA."
T-Ai froze with ADA's name. "ADA you say?" T-Ai said.
"ADA is the one who is demanding for the material but the person that's calling the shots is Alexis," Maxwell continued.
"By any chance, are your clients…machines?"
"They call themselves Decepticons," Maxwell smiled. Maxwell looked at his watch and checked the time. "Oh look, it's time to begin."
"The ball?" T-Ai said.
"No, the show," Maxwell said. "The ball is a lure to capture my enemies. Just as expected, they showed up and they've been captured. Once and for all, I'll rid myself of these Paladin pest."
"Paladin?" T-Ai said to herself. "Oh no."
Maxwell snapped his fingers as the floor opened up. The room went into silence as a platform rose out from the ground. On the platform were Wilson, Talon and Jackie hanging by their arms. They were unconscious and unresponsive. "I can't believe you didn't know that your escorts are my enemies," Maxwell said.
"I didn't know either," T-Ai said.
"Well, tell me T-Ai, how do you want them to be killed?" Maxwell asked.
"Well…wait, what did you call me?" T-Ai inquired.
"I called you by your name," Maxwell said. "Your name is T-Ai right?"
"No, I'm Crystal," T-Ai said.
T-Ai felt someone grabbing her hair from behind. "No, I'm sure your name is T-Ai," a woman said.
"Ah Alexis, you made it," Maxwell greeted.
Alexis threw T-Ai to the ground. T-Ai watched as Alexis and Maxwell shared a kiss. "So all you said to me is a lie," T-Ai said.
"Pretty much," Maxwell said. "But I am planning on killing your friends. I could end your life but I don't want Optimus Prime on my case."
Hands wrapped around T-Ai's arms as she was forced to stand up and restrained. "What are you doing?" T-Ai asked. "Let me go!"
"I'm sorry but they have their orders," Alexis said.
"As you see, everyone in here is working for me," Maxwell said.
"So that means…"
"That's right T-Ai," Maxwell chuckled. "We all work for the Decepticons. And soon, the Fallen Prime will rise and claim the Nexus as his own. Just give it up. You've lost."
"We haven't lost yet," T-Ai hissed.
"Relax T-Ai, I know that you're damaged," Alexis said. "I don't want your wound to reopen do you?"
Sure enough, T-Ai felt her wound reopening. T-Ai was in pain as pressure was applied to her left shoulder. She needs a way out but how? Her only means of protection is out cold. Alexis climbed onto the platform as she caressed Wilson's face. "Such a pretty face," Alexis said. "But do you have to go."
"No," T-Ai said. "I have to do something." T-Ai felt the ring on her right hand that was given to her. She wanted to use it but her system conked out. "Wilson, wake up! I NEED YOU!"
Wilson's eyes slowed opened as they glow bright orange. Alexis pulled out a knife and fiddled with it. "Time to die," Alexis said.
Alexis held the blade in a stabbing form and thrust her arm towards Wilson's chest. The blade stopped inches from touching the suit. Alexis saw that Wilson had caught her arm. "Impossible," she said. "You were drugged."
Wilson picked up his head and stared Alexis in her eyes. Alexis saw the fire in Wilson's eyes and she dropped her knife in fear. "You…you…"
"Made a grave mistake," Wilson said.
Wilson released Alexis' hand and landed a punch to the stomach. Alexis stumbled backwards as she regained her footing. "What's this power?" she wondered. She looked at Wilson and saw that his armor is glowing and emitting heat waves. "Who are you?" she asked.
Wilson said nothing as his hip mounted cannons deployed. They charged rapidly with energy and fired. The force of the blast sent Alexis flying out of the building. Irked, Maxwell pulled a knife to T-Ai's neck. "Stop or I'll kill her," he warned. "I swear to God I'll kill her."
In a fraction of a second, Wilson was in front of Maxwell. T-Ai couldn't believe how fast Wilson was. He grabbed Maxwell's hand and threw him across the room. Wilson stood in front of T-Ai as Jackie and Talon covered the rear. "Kill them all!" Maxwell ordered.
The attendants removed their mask and pulled out heavy assault rifles. "This is too much," T-Ai said. "Get us out of here."
Wilson didn't respond. "Didn't you hear me?" T-Ai said. "Get us out of here."
No response. "Quit it, you're scaring me. Say something. Anyone?" T-Ai touched Wilson's armor and she burned her hand. "Self aware?" T-Ai guessed. "No, they're awake. Could be it be that they're acting like this because of me?"
The trigger was pulled as bullets were fired. "Not one bullet get pass us," Wilson said.
"Got it," Jackie said.
"They'll learn not to mess with us," Talon chuckled.
Hydra Cannon
Scrash was in his quarters mediating like usual. This time, it wasn't for control of his powers but a search into the forgotten past. He wanted answers on why Wilson was in his mind. The door chimed as someone requested entrance. Scrash opened his optics as he broke out from his concentration. "Who the hell disturbs me?" Scrash muttered.
"Come in!" Scrash granted.
The door opened as Scrash saw Motormaster walked in. Little did he know that it was Ultra Magnus in disguise or did he know already? "Sorry for the intrusion but I wish to speak to you my lord," Magnus bowed.
"Funny," Scrash said. "I was just thinking about you not too long ago."
"You were?"
"Yes, I have a task I'm performing and yet I'm having problems moving things forward."
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
"In fact, there is. As we speak, ADA is outfitting drones with the program and knowledge to handle their task. The downside is that their weapons' drive and their doppelganger program have to be removed to make room. Now I'm uncomfortable sending defenseless drones to handle my task. Your team is to protect them until they are finished."
"And what is it will the drones be doing?" Magnus asked.
"Assist in transport and ensuring job completion."
"So I'm guess I have to haul the parts to the site?"
"It seems that your knowledge is as short as your attention span," Scrash growled. "Come."
Scrash led Ultra Magnus off the ship. Ultra Magnus wasn't worried but he was on edge on where Scrash was taking him. "There," Scrash pointed.
Ultra Magnus looked where Scrash pointed and stretched his neck to take in the entire view. "Holy shit!" Magnus said. "That's big!"
"We're using the warp gates to move them," Scrash said. "Once it makes contact, it can defend itself."
"What are you drilling?" Magnus asked.
Scrash let out a chuckle with the question. "If I told you, I'll have to kill you," Scrash said. "Because if the Decepticons back home knew about this, Earth will be destroyed and I'll lose my asset. I don't want that to happen."
Scrash walked up to Ultra Magnus and patted him on the shoulder. "Marvel at its beauty," Scrash said. "This is the instrument that can change history."
Scrash left Ultra Magnus with the object. "Study it all you can Magnus," Scrash thought to himself. "Not even Optimus Prime can stop me from reaching my goal."
Manhattan
It was a typical afternoon in Central Park in the Big Apple. Deep in the brushes of trees, there was a fighting that was about to begin. A woman in fair skin and light brown hair heard the commotion. She decided to stray from her path and follow the sound. She walked over bushes and under trees until she saw a small crowd. The woman had a small smile on her face as she pushed her way to the center of the crowd. In the middle of the crowd were two teenage boys fighting. The crowd cheered them on as the fight continued. The woman watched the fight with glee as punches and kicks were landed. One of the spectators noticed the woman and the smile. "What are you smiling at?" he shouted.
The woman looked across at the spectator and laughed. "This," she said. "This trivial childish sport."
The fighters stopped as they stared down the woman. "Hey, who let this bitch in?" one of the fighters asked.
"From the looks of it, she's not from around here," the other fighter said. "She looks Asian."
The woman stared down the fighters with her small eyes and studied them. "I can see that you boys love to fight, am I wrong?"
"No," the fighters said together.
"Look, what if I told you that I can give you power beyond your wildest dream," the woman offered. "Power to defeat and kill every single opponent you see."
"You bluff," another spectator said.
The woman held up her hand and an energy ball appeared in the palm of her hand. She threw it at the fighters. The ball stopped short as the fighters showed no fear. "Ooh, I'm about to kill you and you show no fear," the woman said with enthusiasm. "You two will make the perfect soldier for my dark army."
"Dark army?" one of the fighters asked.
"There is a hidden power deep beneath the Earth and if you join me, I will share that power with you," the woman said. "The only thing you will do is eliminate the pest that stands in my way."
"Why?"
"I am a woman of business," the woman continued. "I have to go somewhere else and I need insurance that my problems will be handled."
"Listen lady, you can stick your lies up your ass because we ain't interested," the fighter said.
The woman vanished as she stood behind the fighter. Everyone was lost for words. The woman dug her nails into the fighter's neck as he collapsed to the ground. "What did you do?" the second fighter asked.
"I gave him a sample of his reward," the woman smiled.
The fighter shook his head as he stood up. Now he was mad. He balled up his fist as he was ready to attack. He moved in for a punch and the woman caught it. "Tell me that you don't sense the sudden increase in your strength?" the woman asked.
The fighter thought about it and he felt his strength had increased. "I can give you more, all I want you to do is renounce humanity to the dark one. And this offer is not restricted."
The fighter thought about it for a while. He looked at his hand and held it in front of him. An energy beam shot out from the palm of his hand and destroyed the tree in front of him. The crowd oohed in amazement. "No tricks," the woman smiled.
"Okay," the fighter said. "If I renounce my humanity, who am I swearing my loyalty to?"
"To Empress," the woman smiled.
"And where is she?"
The woman raised her head and showed her red-colored iris. "Right in front of you."
The crowd screamed in horror. The scream was heard all over the park. Civilians and police officers rushed over to the scene to check. "What's going on here?" the officer asked.
Empress turned around as she recruited her first platoon. "Nothing officer," she said.
"Then what are you doing to these kids?"
"What are you talking about?" Empress said. "These are my kids. They will do whatever their mother says. Am I right?"
"Yes Empress," the group droned.
"What have you done to them?" the officer demanded.
"Nothing," Empress repeated. "I offered them power and they accepted it on their own. As of now, these kids are no longer human."
"That's right," the fighter smiled. "From this day follow, we work for the Decepticons."
"Kill them," Empress ordered.