Episode 26: Turf War
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At Kaon, the Decepticons were doing what they do best; Beat up Autobots for no reason, making unnecessary explosions as they were firing their Missiles, Rockets, Blasters, whatever that was deemed enough for an explosive, or having their own parties where they drink and drink and drink until someone gets drunk, and then somebody starts throws a fist fight out of nowhere due to the toxicity of their drinks at then three or four Mechs start beating each other up... For the Constructicons on the other hand, they were doing the very last part, except they just watch as the brawl ensues.
Mixmaster: (Watches a Mech smashing a chair over another Mech's head, raising his glass) Oh ho, YEAH! That outta hit him where it hurt!
Scrapper: (Takes a sip of his drink) Yeah, I never seen this much excitement back here this much!
Hook: Nor have I ever had this much to drink! I like it here!
Bonecrusher: (Watches the brawl) Yeah! Beat em' up!
Thundercracker: (Turns to Bonecrusher after throwing some Decepticon across the room, glaring at him) You're not telling ME what to do are you?
Bonecrusher: (Turns to Thundercracker) Are you inching for a fight right now skinny?
Thundercracker: Surely I, being the most superior out of all beings, would surely be able to take on some dumb, fat pile of Bolts like you!
Bonecrusher: (Growls, standing up and smashing his glass on the counter) Hey, Frag you buddy! (Moves forward to Thundercracker, only to have a small device placed on the top of his forehead) What the?! (Stands still, frozen) Hey!
Thundercracker: (Smirks) Ha! You're such a pathetic excuse of a Decepti-! (Gets the same red and black device on his forehead) OW!
Dirtboss: (Turns to Thundercracker) You! Go around and tackle some random guy, I don't care who it is, just do it and beat the Scrap out of the next Slagger you see!
Thundercracker: (Turns his head to Dirtboss) How dare you give the most superior-! (Sees the next Mech he sees and then starts tackling him)
Scavenger: (Sees Thundercracker and the Mech throw themselves right next to him, spilling his can of Oil) Hey! Watch we're you're going, will ya!
Bonecrusher: (Turns to Dirtboss) Hey what gives?! I was gonna fight that guy!
Dirtboss: (Turns to Bonecrusher) You don't need it!
Bonecrusher: But I'm bored!
Dirtboss: (Activates his Upgrade) Sit down and shut up! We're having a meeting!
Long Haul: (Raises a brow) We are?
Dirtboss: Yeah, right now! Now pay attention, we all need to talk.
Scrapper: What's there to talk about? There ain't any problems here so far.
Mixmaster: Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with this establishment right now.
Dirtboss: I'm not talking about we have right now, I'm talking about what we don't have right now!
Scrapper: Well, I don't see what we don't have already, considering we have an infinite load of Oil these guys have, really good ones too!
Dirtboss: I'm talking about the thing we had back that one night! You know, the one where we all went from separate Constructicons into one big Constructicon!
Long Haul: We had a big Constructicon?
Dirtboss: (Turns to Long Haul, glaring) No you doofus! (Throws a can at Long Haul's Helm)
Long Haul: (Gets hit by the can) OW!
Dirtboss: I'm saying WE are the big Constructicon! We were one big one calling ourselves Devastator, and then those Autobums just ruined it for us by taking away that Orange Box! Now they have it, and we don't! And now we have to figure out another way we get to turn back into Devastator, so that way WE could be the big Bots around here!
Mixmaster: (Raises a brow) Okay, I understood just almost all of that sentence except for the Devastator part, I mean, where do ya get that from?
Dirtboss: (Looks around at his fellow Constructicons) You mean you all don't even remember still?! After that one night?!
Hook: You mean the one night where we had all sang karaoke while we were all drunk or that one night where we saw some Red Bot with this big stick just poking out of Chestplate getting washed by a big loads of Oil on his Helm and we all were laughing about it?
Dirtboss: (Sighs as he turns back to the counter) Forget it, you dummies won't even know what I'm even talking about here because apparently I'm the only one that still remembers that night.
Scrapper: (Raises a brow) Whatever you say boss...
Bartender: (Turns to the Constructicons) You guys seem like you're having a good time.
Dirtboss: (Groans) Tell me about it.
Mixmaster: (Turns to the Bartender) Ah, ignore him, he's having one of his days if ya know what I mean.
Bartender: Yeah, happens to the best of us.
Bonecrusher: Uh... Can ya tell us what your name is again? I forgot.
Scavenger: Yeah, me too.
Bartender: Sure thing, my Designation is 3714ST-
Mixmaster: (Waves his hand around) Okay, okay, that's just too much for any of us to remember, how about we call you Steve, can we call you Steve?
Steve: (Shrugs) Whatever gets you comfy, anyways do you want more drinks?
Dirtboss: Ah... Fine, whatever, I sure as heck need one.
Hook: Sure thing, but do we have anything else that is besides Oil? I mean I dig the stuff, but I'm already tired of drinking the same stuff over and over again.
Steve: Well, then maybe you should try out some Energon drinks, those are the best. (Pours some Energon and passes some down to the Constructicons) Here you go!
Bonecrusher: Ain't that stuff supposed to be for supplies or whatever?
Steve: Eh, it's mostly a quantity of things, it's used as a power pack, and it's also used as one Pit of a hangover, that's for sure!
Scrapper: Really? (Looks at his drink, filled with Pink bright Energon) Well, if you say so. (Takes a sip, and then suddenly widens his Optics in surprise) WHOA!
Mixmaster: (Turns to Scrapper) Hey hey, what's the matter?
Scrapper: (Turns to his Constructicon friends) Guys, you should really try this out! This stuff is unlike anything we ever drank before!
Steve: (Raises a brow) You mean you never had Energon drinks before?
Bonecrusher: (Exclaims in excitement after taking a sip of it) OH! How come no one has ever mentioned this before?! This tastes like heaven!
Dirtboss: (Rolls his Optics) Bah! I don't even know why you're bothering, "Drink this, drink that", blah blah blah, they're all just drinks anyway, so who cares?
Scavenger: Not that I'm telling ya what to do Boss, but have you had an inch of a single drink in here?
Long Haul: Yeah, I heard from Mix and Scrap that you were into Oil and all.
Dirtboss: Because I'm not in the mood right now.
Hook: Oh come on, can not one drink just hurt a little bit?
Dirtboss: (Closes his Optics and sighs) Fine... (Grabs his glass and drinks it, widening his Optics) WHOA! Holy mother of-!
Scrapper: Yeah we know, really good stuff!
Dirtboss: (Turns to Steve) You! Stevie boy! I heard this Energon stuff was only used for war stuff, so why ain't nobody telling me that this stuff is also used for drinks?!
Steve: Well, I'm pretty sure I already explained that part.
Dirtboss: Well, can you tell us what kind is it also used for?
Steve: Well, besides from drinking, and what I hear are only rumors, but I heard that can also be a really great boost for Combiner Bots.
Mixmaster: Combiner? What's that supposed to mean?
Steve: Well, since the Autobots have a set of Twins that Combine themselves into one, the main Decepticons in charge have been working out ways to make some Combiners out of it.
Dirtboss: (Becoming very interested now) You don't say huh?
The next day at the Plant, Ironhide walked through the halls when he walked by Chromia's room and noticed that she was in training, only using her Servos and Peds without the use of her Lightsaber as she began fighting numerous holograms, while Ironhide stood and watched her fight, admiring her workout as he was unaware of Rodimus walking by and noticing what he was doing.
Rodimus: (Folds his Servos smirking) So what are you waiting for?
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics) AH! (Turns around and saw Rodimus in front of him) Oh, Rodimus Prime sir, I didn't see ya there.
Rodimus: It's fine Hide... How are you doing?
Ironhide: Uh... Fine, just out patrolling the halls since there's nothing much to do at this hour...
Rodimus: (Grins) Are you sure you weren't doing more than just patrolling? (Turns to look at Chromia's room)
Ironhide: (Blushes as he noticed Rodimus looking at Chromia's room) Uh, Hot Rod, sir, it wasn't like that!
Rodimus: It's fine, you can drop the formalities, but seriously, have you and Chromia talked?
Ironhide: Well... We have talked... (Fiddles with his fingers) I mean, we talk a little bit, and then we talk when we're in battle sometimes...
Rodimus: Sounds like you need an improvement.
Ironhide: (Sighs) Well, I ain't too sure on what to say really! I mean, I don't know if I say something wrong, then I might end up messing it up, or... I don't know! I'm not so sure what to do!
Rodimus: Okay, well let's start on some basic points right now; What are the things she likes and doesn't like?
Ironhide: Alright, well if I know her long, then I know that she does tend to train a lot, so I think she likes that, and I already know that she absolutely hates being called a Glitch, so I learned that the hard way.
Rodimus: Anything else?
Ironhide: I don't know, I mean, when I try to talk, I feel awkward, like I don't know a lot of things she likes to do.
Rodimus: Well, I think what's the best stratedy so far is that you and her should hang out more, socially I mean.
Ironhide: What do ya mean?
Rodimus: What I'm saying is, that if you want it to work, then maybe you and Chromia should do things together that are fun for both of you, and then when time passes by, you two will start to talk with each other, and then you will know what she likes and what she doesn't like.
Ironhide: Alright, that makes a lot of sense, but what is my-?
Chromia: (Comes out of her room sweating, and then noticed Ironhide and Rodimus) Oh hey boys, I didn't know you were both up awake!
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics) C-Chromia! Hey, how are you doing?
Chromia: Fine, just taking a 30 Nano Click break, that's all.
Ironhide: 30 Nano Clicks? That seems short.
Chromia: Believe me, I'm used to it... (Turns around at her room) Um hey, since you're both awake from Stasis, do you want to come join me on training? I don't usually have partners with me in the mornings, so I was wondering if you could fill in as one of my partners?
Rodimus: (Grins) Well, I actually have things to do, but I'm sure Ironhide would most definitely be happy to vouch in.
Ironhide: (Blushes even redder) Wait, what?!
Chromia: (Smiles) Great! That would be wonderful Ironhide!
Ironhide: (Blushing) Uh, just wait a Nano Click-!
Chromia: (Takes Ironhide's hand) Come on! 30 second break is over!
Ironhide: Already?! Wha-! (Turns to Rodimus) Seriously?!
Rodimus: (Grins) Have a nice time Ironhide!
Ironhide groaned as he was pulled into Chromia's room, who then let go of Ironhide and then went to set up the workout.
Chromia: (Sets up the work out and then turns to Ironhide) Okay, Ironhide, have you ever been through this kind of workout before?
Ironhide: (Scratches his Helm) Well, there were these running simulations Sarge Bot, or Bumbler's Uncle had setup for us to simulate battle sequences, but I'm not sure whatever kind of work out we're going to be doing though...
Chromia: Okay, well it's easy, if you see a Hologram that looks like a Decepticon, then attempt to destroy it. Do you have your Cannons with you?
Ironhide: (Smiles as he activated his Cannons) They haven't disappointed me so far.
Chromia: Alright, we'll start off with that for 15 minutes, and then, we'll go ahead and try Bulletproof.
Ironhide: Anything ya say, I'm listening.
Chromia: Great. (Grabs her Lightsaber) Ready?
Ironhide: (Gets into combat position) Ready!
During a length amount of time, Ironhide went through training with Chromia as he began some shooting practice, and Chromia in turn went back to training with her Double Bladed Lightsaber, which the training lasted only 30 minutes.
Ironhide: (In his Bulletproof deflecting blaster fire from a hologram) Chromia, now!
Chromia: Got it! (Jumps up and stabs through the Hologram with her Lightsaber, ending the simulation as she got up and turned to Ironhide) Hey, not bad!
Ironhide: Thanks! You did good too!
Chromia: Thank you, it's no wonder why everyone calls you Ironhide!
Ironhide: Well, then you'll have to make me stop wondering why everyone calls ya Chromia.
Chromia: (Chuckles at that) Well, maybe someday, but not now... (Gives out as she went to put her Lightsaber down)
Ironhide: (Deactivates his Bulletproof Form, going back Orange) So... What now?
Chromia: Now, that's it. (Turns around and looks at Ironhide) Unless you want to do something else, that's totally fine by me.
Ironhide: Well um... (Fiddles with his fingers) I was wondering if you uh... Could show me some moves?
Chromia: (Raises a brow) Excuse me?
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics while blushing) Well, what I meant was well... I walked by earlier and noticed ya fighting without your Saber.
Chromia: (Folds her Servos) Huh uh.
Ironhide: And I um... I was wondering if you wanted to show me some... Hand to hand combat moves!
Chromia: (Forms an interested smile) Okay... I could do that...
Ironhide: Great! Uh... So, what do I do? (Sees Chromia walking towards him at close proximity) Uh, Chromia?
Chromia: (Walks up and stops right in front of Ironhide, looking at him) Hit me.
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics) Uh, what?
Chromia: (Grins) You heard me tough Mech, hit me.
Ironhide: (Blushes) Uh, I ain't so sure I wanna do that, since I'm a gentlebot, so I ain't the type of-! (Gets hit in the face by Chromia) OW! (Touches his face) You hit me!
Chromia: Yeah, of course I hit you, now hit me back!
Ironhide: (Rubs his face) I'm still not too sure I wan-! (Gets hit again) OW! Why are you hitting me?!
Chromia: Ask me something else, if your opponent was a Femme, and let's say she is a Decepticon, just hitting you twice now, would you ask that question you've asked me?
Ironhide: (Sees Chromia's point) Well, if she was a Decepticon, I would-
Chromia: You would be trying to figure out trying to detain her while at the same time not trying to harm her because she's a Femme, but that's the thing about combat; there are no such thing as gender laws, meaning when there's a fight, you don't ask questions, you fight and attempt to hit your opponent like he or she hit you back, so again! Hit me!
Ironhide: (Rubs his face again and looks at Chromia) Alright, but don't say I wasn't being polite!
Ironhide then began to attempt to land a single jab on Chromia, only for her to dodge his attacks, and then he started trying to hit her multiple times, with the same result in Chromia dodging them, and then when he began to make an uppercut, she grabbed his Servo delivering the uppercut and then slams him right to the ground, on his back as Chromia then leaned forward to him.
Chromia: (Leans her face forward to Ironhide's, smiling) Not bad, but you do need to work on melee combat more.
Suddenly, Ironhide moved his leg to knock Chromia off balance and then she fell off to the ground to be in the same position as Ironhide was before he traded each other's places, making her on the ground on her back and he standing on top of her.
Ironhide: (Grins) Ya sure about that?
Chromia: (Widens her Optics) Impressive! Making me loose focus, that's good stragedy. (Headbutts Ironhide and then jumps above him to land behind him and then creates a neck lock on Ironhide as she pulls him down a little bit, his head on her chest) But that doesn't stop from your opponent from turning you to Slag. (Pants as she lets go of Ironhide) But none of the less, you did great on the surprise move.
Ironhide: (Groans as he rubbed his neck) Thanks, I guess...
Chromia: Alright, well, I think we're done with the workout session right now, so why don't we continue this tomorrow morning. (Turns to Ironhide) Wanna a drink of Energon?
Ironhide: (Blushes a bit) S-Sure!
Chromia: (Smiles) Great, then I'll go ahead and get to cooking, see you in a bit. (Walks off)
Ironhide then walked out of Chromia's room, rubbing his neck as he ran into Jazz.
Jazz: (Sees Ironhide coming out of Chromia's room) Well, looks like you managed to get some workouts with Chromia.
Ironhide: We did, and man, she is one rough coach, that I can tell ya right now.
Jazz: I heard, in fact, I've seen her fighting skills, really off the scale kind techniques I've never seen before!
Ironhide: (Cracks some finger knuckles) Well, she said she trained with Dai Atlas, so she probably trained at a higher point of training.
Jazz: (Raises a brow) Wait, Chromia trained with Dai?
Ironhide: (Turns to Jazz) Yeah, that's what she told me.
Jazz: Huh, that's weird.
Ironhide: What do ya mean?
Jazz: Over half a year since Megatron was beaten, I've been at the Dojo, trained a lot of students with Dai, but out of all the bots I've met, I've never for once seen Chromia at the Dojo at all.
Ironhide: Well, maybe she trained with Dai after we left with Optimus Prime, besides, she told me that she trained with him after she got assigned to Cliffjumper's team.
Jazz: Now that I'm going to tell you why that can't be, because when a bot is in initiation for any kind of Autobot training, all bots are to be recruits, rookies for that matter, and in my time in the Elite Guard, not once did I ever hear about a bot going under some form of training when assigned to a team.
Ironhide: So, are ya saying that Chromia didn't receive any kind of training?
Jazz: What I'm saying more specifically that when training to be a Cyber Ninja takes a lot of practice, a lot of Stellar Cycles to master, and like I said before, there's nothing about bots going to take intensive training due to bots being assigned to teams, so yeah, that Chromia bot had training alright, but she sure as heck never even got from Dai Atlas, that's for sure...
Ironhide: (Makes a confused expression) But that can't be though... Chromia said she got training from Dai Atlas, are you sure? Because we did leave with Optimus Prime back when Megatron made his escape with the Trypiticon Prison, she might've became a student then.
Jazz: Well, that is true, but then again, training like hers, takes lots of Stellar Cycles to master, I know because I've trained to be Cyber Ninja, it's hard.
Ironhide: Well, maybe we should go talk to Dai Atlas then, maybe we should get a confirmation from him.
Jazz: Not a bad idea, yeah, let's go ahead and do that.
Ironhide and Jazz then went inside of the communications room where they began to call Dai Atlas, who had answered the call as his face began to appear on the screen.
Dai Atlas: (On screen, smiling at Jazz) Why hello Jazz, it is good to see you again.
Jazz: (Placed his Servos in front of his chest, makes one hand into a fist and the other just opened as he placed the fist gently on the open palm and bowed) It's good to see you to Dai, how's things holding up at the Dojo?
Dai Atlas: Well, despite you being absent, I have help from many students that trained with Master Yokitron before his passing, so things are doing well here. (Noticed Ironhide) Ah, and I see you have brought a friend too, I apologize if we have not met as of yet.
Ironhide: The name's Ironhide.
Dai Atlas: Ah yes, the one that I have heard about, with your reputation of being an Iron shield, I am honored to be meeting your acquaintance.
Ironhide: (Smiles) The honor's mine sir.
Dai Atlas: Now, that we're done with greetings, is there anything I can help you old friend?
Jazz: Well yeah, we wondering if you could help us with a little info, about one of your students?
Dai Atlas: There isn't any kind of danger involving my students, is there?
Jazz: No, actually, we just want to ask some questions, that's all.
Dai Atlas: Alright then, well if you wish to seek information, that is fine, but you may need to be more specific, for I have many students and I cannot help you if you tell me which one in full description.
Ironhide: Did you ever have a student that gone by the name, Chromia by any chance?
Dai Atlas: I beg your pardon?
Jazz: Chromia, the Blue Femme Bot, looks kinda like Arcee? Do you have any memory with Chromia?
Dai Atlas: Hmm... I am sorry, but I cannot seem to remember having any students that has that name...
Ironhide: Are you sure? She carries a double bladed Lightsaber, does that ring any bells?
Dai Atlas: No, I'm afraid not, in fact, I do not recall running any of my students going with the format of double bladed Lightsaber technique before, and neither have any of the Dojo's trainers have ever done that kind of training either.
Jazz: Alright then, well that's all sensei, have a nice day.
Dai Atlas: (Bows) I wish you both well on your journey. (Screen turns black)
Ironhide: So... Chromia never trained under Dai Atlas, and if that's the case, then where exactly did she receive her training?
Jazz: I have no clue Hide, but something tells me she's hiding something that no bot knows about.
Ironhide: (Walks out of the room with Jazz to see Chromia cooking up hot Energon coffee, making a close observation on her) You don't say...
Meanwhile, at the Intensive Treatment Center, at Megatron's room, he lay on the Berth being examined by Blackarachnia, Shockwave and Wheeljack.
Shockwave: (Turns to Blackarachnia) How is Lord Megatron so far?
Blackarachnia: Well, he's not Offline, but whatever happened to him, he had some parts of his internal organs crushed, and not only that, but all of the Energon inside him are low, so I'd say he has only three weeks until he goes Offline.
Shockwave: Well that cannot happen, that is for sure. (Turns to Wheeljack) So Wheeljack... Any scientific suggestions?
Wheeljack: What should I say? Anything except the fact that there is no possible way that Megatron would survive at 10% chance and have a drink to celebrate? (Gets shocked) GAH!
Shockwave: (Walks to Wheeljack) Well make that percentage higher if you don't want the consequences. (Turns around and starts leaving)
Blackarachnia: (Raises a brow) Where are you going?
Shockwave: To see if we located any Energon nearby, I will be returning shortly.
Shockwave walked out of the room as he went down the hallways, he came across the Constructicons that were walking the opposite of his direction, but none of the less getting their full attention.
Dirtboss: (Sees Shockwave) Hey! Reindeer ears! What were ya doing in there?
Shockwave: My name is Shockwave for your correction, and I was tending to Lord Megatron's wounds, and right now, I am currently busy-
Hook: So you're a doctor then?
Shockwave: Well, I am certified for scientific intelligence, so to speak.
Hook: But you're a doctor though, right?
Shockwave: (Sighs) If it prevents you from asking that question and numerous more, then yes, I am a doctor.
Scrapper: Ok, so what does Mega... Mega... (Presses a finger on his chin) What's his name again?
Shockwave: (Rolls his Optic, lowering his brow) His name is Megatron.
Scrapper: Right! Megatron, got it, what does he need exactly.
Shockwave: Well he will need Energon, and right now, I am checking for any Energon hot spots to give to him.
Dirtboss: (Raises a brow) And what about us?
Shockwave: What do you mean?
Dirtboss: I mean what about us? Aren't we gonna get some Energon too?
Shockwave: You will have your share, along with everyone else, now move aside. (Moves to the hallway, past the Constructicons as they looked back.
Mixmaster: Well, since Mega whatever his name is needs Energon, that's something that's reasonable. (Turns to Dirtboss) What do ya think boss?
Dirtboss: I don't like an inch at what reindeer ears said, but if they keep their word, fine by me, but lie to us in the end? Now that would be the time to make some talk out of those Purple guys...
Long Haul: (Raises a brow) But aren't we Purple too?
Dirtboss: (Smacks Long Haul by the head) You know what I mean Smartaft!
Meanwhile in the Plant, as everyone was fully awake, they did their normal activities while Ironhide, Jazz, Hot Shot, and Rodimus Prime sat on the table, looking at Chromia.
Rodimus: (Sits with Jazz and Ironhide) So let me get this straight; you two believe Chromia is hiding about how she had gotten her physical training?
Ironhide: From what she said to me, she got the training from Dai Atlas, but that's apparently one big fat lie she laid out on me.
Jazz: Turns out she never even trained with Dai at all, and we called him to make sure.
Hot Shot: Alright, well I can understand why you two are anxious, but I don't get why Chromia's training has to do with the subject? Besides, Chromia has been her for a while now, and she's been helping us out with numerous occasions.
Rodimus: Unless you two think she's a Decepticon spy, would that be providing the logic here?
Ironhide: No, no! I ain't saying that she's some Decepticreep-
Hot Shot: Then how did she get that form of training Ironhide? Besides, Jazz said that she never trained with Dai Atlas.
Jazz: And if she never trained with Dai, and she ain't telling us a thing about her training, then I hate to say it, but something's up with her.
Ironhide: Okay, I get she ain't telling us about her training, but what if she isn't a spy? Maybe she has some kind of reason why she never told us her real training.
Rodimus: Look, Ironhide, I get you're just trying to provide a reasonable explanation here, and you have a thing for her for that matter, but Chromia is not telling us something, and for that matter, we can't be too sure if she isn't a Decepticon.
Hot Shot: Besides, remember how Longarm Prime was friends with Bumblebee but he turned out to be a Decepticon in disguise?
Jazz: Yeah, so there could be a chance that you could be getting Shockwaved here Hide.
Ironhide: Well... I uh... (Sighs) Can we just keep this between ourselves for now? I don't want anybody else knowing just yet.
Rodimus: That's fine, we don't want to cause any kind panic right now.
Hot Shot: Or maybe well... An escape attempt.
Jazz: Alright, well how about we just look after Chromia, see what she does, and make sure to look out for anything suspicious about her.
Ironhide: That's fine...
Optimus: (On the intercoms) Everyone, this is Optimus Prime, and I'm requesting all Autobots to halt all activities and report to the briefing room right now.
Jazz: (Turns to Ironhide, Hot Shot and Rodimus) Looks like OP found a mission for us.
Rodimus: (Gets up from the table) Only one way to find out.
Soon, all of the Autobots reported to the briefing room as Optimus Prime, Sentinel Prime, Ratchet and Red Alert stood in front of everyone sitting on chairs.
Sentinel: (Looks at everyone) Alright everyone, you're probably wondering why we interrupted your personal sessions right now.
Rodimus: Is it an emergency of some kind?
Optimus: No, fortunately, but we brought you all here because we have found another source of Energon nearby.
Red Alert: (Shows the display of the map) So far, the Energon source is located only at the outskirts of Detroit, and we have reasons to believe that it is a very large sized quality of Energon.
Chromia: So how large are we talking about here?
Ratchet: Large enough to last a Stellar Cycle full, but when it comes to Decepticons, they are often known to pick out Energon very dry.
Optimus: So that's why we wanted to assemble a team that will go to the location and pick up the Energon before the Decepticons do. (Turns to Rodimus) Rodimus, you're leading, who do you want with you on this one?
Rodimus: Alright then, I'm going to pick Ironhide, Jazz, Hot Shot... (Sees Chromia) And Chromia to go with me.
Hot Shot: (Widens his Optics and whispers) what! is Rodimus going nuts right now?
Sentinel: Alrighty then, I suppose the team is assembled, Rodimus and his team will go ahead when he's ready, everyone else go back to whatever it is you were doing.
Everyone got out of the briefing room as Ironhide, Jazz and Hot Shot all walked to Rodimus.
Ironhide: (Turns to Rodimus) Hot Rod, what were ya thinking?!
Rodimus: If Chromia is indeed a traitor, there is only one way to be sure about it.
Jazz: So we're luring to the Energon as bait? That sounds a little nuts don't you think Rod?
Rodimus: If Chromia is a Decepticon, then once we get to the Energon, she would have to fight us, but if she isn't, then she would help us go get the Energon back to base.
Ironhide: But that's insane!
Chromia: (Walks to the group) What's insane?
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics and turns to Chromia) Chromia! Hey there.
Chromia: (Turns to her team, looking at the expression) So... What were you guys talking about that was insane?
Ironhide: Oh! Well... The time that Rodimus went to save his Sarge Bot from an explosive that turned out to be a dud!
Hot Shot: (Fake exclaims) Yeah! Yeah, that time! Man, that was crazy!
Chromia: Wow! Is that true Rodimus?
Rodimus: Well... How did I get the name "Rodimus" before?
Chromia: That must have been risky indeed. (Looks around at her group) So, when are we ready?
Rodimus: Right now as a matter of fact, come on, let's roll out!
The group then Transformed into their Alt Modes and then proceeded out of the Plant to the streets as they all kept a really close eye on Chromia, waiting for something suspicious to happen...
Back in Kaon, Shockwave was in his lab looking for Energon deposits as Nightbird came inside.
Nightbird: (Looks around the lab, turning to Shockwave) This is supposed to be your quarters?
Shockwave: (Doesn't turn around) What do you want Nightbird?
Nightbird: Nothing much really, except that I just wanted to check up on any deposits that you probably found since you're usually the brains of Energon detection.
Shockwave: Well, now that you've mentioned it, I have detected an Energon source just now actually.
Nightbird: Okay then, do tell.
Shockwave: According to my schematics, they are showing that the Energon deposit is located far away from the Organic population and into the terrain.
Nightbird: So it's located on the outskirts of the city then, any idea how big the quality is?
Shockwave: If I am correct, then the Energon should not only be large enough to support our machines, but enough to hopefully get Lord Megatron back in good condition once more!
Nightbird: Well that is just great, any idea who we should send in for our little get away parties?
Shockwave: I'd recommend we should send out a very large group of Decepticons, since the Energon is seemingly bigger than we could imagine, and there are also those annoying Autobots that could possibly be in the way, which that probability will happen anyway.
Nightbird: Then in that case, maybe I'll go and lead the charge, in case anything goes wrong.
Shockwave: Do as you will as long as you lead successfully.
With that said, Nightbird then walked out of Shockwave's quarters, now running right into Dirtboss, who was listening to the entire conversation.
Dirtboss: (Noticed Nightbird) Hey there pretty, I heard what you and Cyclops in there were saying.
Nightbird: (Rolls her Optics) What do you care?
Dirtboss: I was just wondering if me and the rest of my boys could join in with whatever group you're forming, you know, since we hardly ever get out of this island or whatever cheap cliché this is.
Nightbird: (Folds her Servos) Well, Shockwave did recommend a large group of Decepticons... Fine, but if you and your "Boys" try anything to annoy me or better yet impress me in some way, then consider your own Glossas cut off. (Walks past Dirtboss)
Dirtboss: (Raises a brow) Well, she has a snarky attitude.
Bonecrusher: (Walks to Dirtboss) Hey Boss, are we in?
Dirtboss: (Turns to Bonecrusher) Just got in, now get the boys, we're getting big again!
Sometime later, the Autobots arrived at the forest, in the outskirts of Detroit as they Transformed out of their Alt Modes and looked around their surroundings.
Hot Shot: (Transforms into Robot Mode and falls on his knees panting) Whew! That was the longest drive I ever had to make!
Rodimus: Stay focused Hot Shot, now we all know our main objective here is to find the Energon deposit, and there could be a chance that Decepticons could be arriving here to attempt to take the Energon, so if by any chance that happens during our mission, we'll make sure that we'll be prepared. (Turns to Jazz) Jazz, any suggestions on what our strategy should be?
Jazz: (Places his hands on his hips) Well if my Scanners right, there should be two paths leading to the Energon Deposit here, so I'd say we should go split up into two groups.
Ironhide: But there's five of us, that's an uneven number right there.
Hot Shot: Okay, so... (Looks back and forth to his group) Any ideas?
Chromia: Maybe Rodimus can take Hot Shot and Jazz on one route, while Ironhide and I go ahead and take the other route.
Rodimus: (Turns to Chromia, being careful of his expression) Are you sure about that Chromia?
Chromia: Well, yeah, I mean I got big Orange bulletproof here, so it's not like anything bad will happen between us together.
Rodimus: (Turns his gaze to Ironhide) Ironhide? Are you good with this?
Ironhide: (Looks at the three Mechs and looks at Chromia, making a puff) Like she said, not like anything bade will happen between us.
Rodimus: (Nods slightly) Ok, then I wish you and Chromia luck then. (Turns to Jazz and Hot Shot) Come on, let's roll out.
The group then split into two as Chromia went with Ironhide, and Rodimus went with Jazz and Hot Shot, who on the other hand was looking nervously at Ironhide as he walked with Chromia.
Hot Shot: (Turns nervously to Jazz and Rodimus) Guys, are we serious about this?!
Jazz: It's ok Hot Shot, Ironhide's bulletproof, so he'll be alright.
Hot Shot: But what if Chromia, or whatever her Decepticreep name is, decides to Slag Ironhide right in the back?! Come on, we can't seriously let that happen, can we?
Rodimus: I'm not so sure about this move myself, but like Ironhide said, we're in uneven number, and since Ironhide is fully capable of taking care of himself, he'll be well equipped with Chromia should she turn traitor...
As they walked down their route, we turn to Ironhide and Chromia on their route as they walked by a waterfall, walking to a bit bunch of rocks as they stopped by, taking a look at the river.
Chromia: (Looks at the river, towards the end where the waterfall begins) I'm not too sure we should go walking on the water, I don't want to risk any of us getting pulled down to the waterfall.
Ironhide: (Looks at the big rocks on the river) Well there are those big giant rocks just sitting in the water, maybe they could be our stepping stools.
Chromia: Good idea. (Turns to Ironhide) Wanna make your jump?
Ironhide: (Folds his Servos, uncertain of what to do) Ladies first, besides, I'm... Too big of a Mech, don't wanna move them rocks by accident to make us fall.
Chromia: If you say so... (Starts to turn around, only to noticed Ironhide's low expression) Hey, are you okay?
Ironhide: Uh... Yeah, yeah, I'm fine Chromia.
Chromia: Are you sure? I can't help but feel as if you're mad about me for some reason.
Ironhide: It's fine, I'm alright really.
Chromia: (Nods) Alright then. (Turns around and looks at the rocks) K, let's go.
Chromia began to jump on one rock at a time, and is followed by Ironhide, who copies her moves as he kept a careful Optic on her.
Ironhide: (Looks sternly at Chromia) So... You trained with Dai Atlas huh?
Chromia: (Steadies her body position) Yeah, one of the wisest teachers anybot could have.
Ironhide: Huh uh... (Makes a jump, walking forward to the other side) He's one of a kind, that's what I hear... Anything that you remember during your training?
Chromia: (Makes another jump, close to the other side of the forest connecting to the river) What do you mean?
Ironhide: I meant that well, you outta have some kind of memories, like a little thing or two, like funny moments, intense stuff happening...
Chromia: Primus, it's been so long that I don't even remember! Everything was so fast with training that you could only remember only the teachings that have been taught to you, believe me, being a Cyber Ninja is hard!
Ironhide: Yeah that's what I hear...
Chromia: (Makes one more jump and lands to the other side of the forest) There! I made it! (Turns around and looks at Ironhide) How are you doing?
Ironhide: Almost there... (Turns to the 2nd last rock) Just gotta be careful to where I ste-! (Makes a jump at the rock, only for it to move, and start floating in the water, as he widens his Optics) AH!
Chromia: (Noticed Ironhide is in trouble) Ironhide!
Ironhide: Whoa! I'm okay! I'm okay. (Turns around, looking at the waterfall, making him widen his Optics more) No, I'm not okay! I'm not okay at all! (Floats down near the end until he sees a cliff) Alright, screw it!
Ironhide then makes a risking jump towards the cliff as he managed to land only one hand on it as he hung dangerously on it, looking down to see 15 deep down the waterfall, which is possibly fatal should he fall.
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics) Ugh, what's that one saying here, "Don't look down while at a big height"? (Turns back to the cliff he holds onto) Okay, just gotta climb up... Almost there... (Attempts to make another hand on it to climb himself up, only to have part of the dirt he's holding onto to collapse, and then ends up falling, widening his Optics) AHH! (Closes his Optics as he falls, only to stop falling, as he slowly blinked his Optics open, and turns to look up only to see Chromia holding onto his hand with her own, making a surprised look) Chromia?!
Chromia: (Grunts as she held onto Ironhide's Orange hand, laying down on her stomach) Hang on! I'm gonna try pulling you up! (Starts to get up with her one knee, and extends another one of her hand down to Ironhide) Grab my hand!
Ironhide looked at Chromia's extended Servo, turning his gaze at Chromia before lifting up his hanging Servo up and grabbing onto her hand, as she started to pull him up from the air, and then they both fell onto their backs onto the stable green surface, both panting after that situation.
Ironhide: (Pants as he got up, turning to Chromia) You.. Ya saved my Skidplates back there!
Chromia: (Pants as she looked back at Ironhide) Well we're Autobots... Isn't that what we're supposed to do for each other?
Ironhide: (Extends his Servo and pulls Chromia) Thanks a lot! I have no idea what would happen if you weren't there.
Chromia: No problem... Hey, you now what's funny? The first Solar Cycle we met, you saved my Skidpkates and here I am saving yours? Kind of a thing that we have for saving each other's lives?
Ironhide: Well uh... (Smiles a little) I guess we're both pretty good at doing that.
Chromia: (Chuckles at that thought and sighs) Okay, well, are you alright?
Ironhide: Thanks to you.
Chromia: Great, then we should keep moving, that Energon isn't going to collect itself!
Chromia moved to the other side of the forest, with Ironhide standing alone, looking at her moving, before turning around and looking back as he started to have an unsure thought, and now we turn back to Rodimus Prime, Jazz and Hot Shot's group as they walked by the green trees, looking around for Energon.
Rodimus: (Walks along the route with Jazz and Hot Shot) How far are we to the Energon now?
Jazz: Shouldn't be that far now Rod.
Hot Shot: (Walks in the forest, looking around) So how come we haven't came across any Decepticons yet? Shouldn't they be here by now?
Jazz: Ain't sure about how to answer that clearly, since the Energon deposit's real big, just like Red and Doc Bot said.
Hot Shot: (Looks around, feeling nervous) Man, I have a real bad feeling about this!
Rodimus: Let's just keep our guard up... No other Heat Signatures are showing so far, but with Decepticons hiding their Heat Signatures, there's no telling when there's going to be a surprise coming-! (Gets hit on the shoulder by a blaster shot) GAH!
Hot Shot: (Widens his Optics) Oh Slag!
Jazz: We got company!
Soon after he said that, Decepticon Fliers started to appear in the air, some in their Alt Modes circling around the Autobots while others were on the ground with their Blasters/Cannons armed and ready as they pointed their weapons at them.
Decepticon Flier 1: (Aims his weapon at the Autobots) Don't move Autodogs! You're surrounded!
Rodimus: (Groans as he activated his Crossbow) Not if we have anything to say about it!
Hot Shot: Yeah! (Activates his Flamethrowers) Come get some Decepticreeps! (Suddenly gets his Flamethrowers put out by Cement, now formed into his own bindings) Hey! What gives?!
Jazz: (Looks over to Hot Shot, noticing the Cement on his Servos) Is supposed to be Cement? (Gets blasted by more Cement and lands back onto a tree) GAH!
Rodimus: (Turns around and noticed Jazz and Hot Shot were down) What the-! (Suddenly, a Hook lands on his Spoiler and then he ends up hanging up in the air) HEY! What the Frag?!
Hook: (Stands on a tree, using his Hook to pull Rodimus up) Hey, I got him! I got him!
Mixmaster: (Walking past the Decepticon Fliers and walks with his fellow Constructicons) Hey, not bad up there.
Rodimus: (Noticed the Constructicons) Oh great, you guys again! (Suddenly has Decepticon Fliers holding onto his Servos) Hey! Watch it!
Decepticon Flier 2: Shut up whelp! (Grabs a pair of Stasis Cuffs and placed them on Rodimus)
Scavenger: (Looks at the Autobots) Alright, well this Enercon shouldn't be that far now.
Dirtboss: (Walks forward) It's pronounced Energon Slagtard! And where's that pretty Femme! The one with the pointy knives?
We then cut back to Ironhide and Chromia, walking together on another part of the forest as they listened to the sounds of birds chirping and other Organic life inhabiting the green.
Ironhide: (Walks with Chromia, turning his Helm to her) Hey, how are ya holding up?
Chromia: (Raises a brow) Heh, I should be the one asking you that question!
Ironhide: I know, I know that, it's just well... I really appreciated it back there... I thought for a moment that I was gonna go Offline on that waterfall.
Chromia: Well, good thing I was there, otherwise, things would have been different without you, we all would have missed you, and so would I.
Ironhide: You're serious?
Chromia: (Smiles) Well yeah, why wouldn't I be?
Ironhide: Of course... (Stops walking) Look, there's something I need to know, it's about the training...
Chromia: (Sighs) I knew it... I pulled the punches to hard on you.
Ironhide: No, not that, I'm talking about your training in particular, the one you told me about.
Chromia: (Raised a confused brow) Ok... What about my training?
Ironhide: (Walks up to her) I don't mean to question you, but I just gotta ask, where did you get your training from?
Chromia: Well... From Dai Atlas, that's what I said.
Ironhide: (Raises a brow) Really? Are you sure you actually got it from him?
Chromia: (Takes a step back) Are you implying that I'm making up a lie?
Ironhide: From my point of view, as much as I hate to say it, but turns out you were lying, since Jazz told me that the forms you took weren't any he has seen in his Cyber Ninja training, and from what we heard from Dai Atlas today on a communications call, not only did he said he didn't remember you, but he also said that he nor any of his fellow students ever even took training techniques like that Double Bladed Lightsaber that you use, yet here you are swinging it around like a Badaft! Anything that isn't quite right with my claim, or is there something you're not telling me?
Chromia: (Widens her Optics) You found out?
Ironhide: Oh, so you are hiding something?
Chromia: Slag, okay Ironhide, it's a very long story, I have a very reasonable explanation-
Ironhide: What kind of reasonable explanation is there? I mean, what would ya lie to me about your training? Why not just tell me?
?: Yeah Sister...
Suddenly, Nightbird appeared, jumping off of a tree and landing in front of Ironhide and Chromia, her Optics glaring right at Chromia.
Chromia: (Looks at Nightbird) Nightbird...
Ironhide: (Turns to Chromia) You know this Decepticon?
Nightbird: (Stands up) Why wouldn't she? (Gets out her Sais) After all, we're both family, aren't we Sis?
Chromia: (Glares at Nightbird) We were never family to begin with!
Nightbird: Then I have no qualms in taking your life, and your boyfriend's!
Nightbird then leaped forwards towards the two, attacking Ironhide first as she swung one of her Sai at him, but he quickly activated his Iron Mode, effectively saving himself from getting cut as Nightbird slashed at him, and then proceeded to fight Chromia, who has her Lightsaber ready and began clashing blades together while moving back and forth.
Chromia: (Clashes her Lightsaber Blades with Nightbird's Sais) You shouldn't have come back!
Nightbird: (Clashes her Sais with Chromia's Double Bladed Lightsaber) What's wrong with visits from your big sister huh?
Chromia: Don't call me that! (Kicks Nightbird by the stomach)
Nightbird; (Gets kicked in the stomach) Ghh! (Steps back for a bit, only for Ironhide to attempt to hit her, but she ducked down and placed her hands down to the ground to make a flip, kicking Ironhide by the chin) Don't think so handsome!
Ironhide: (Gets hit by Nightbird) Gah! (Steps backwards a bit, joining Chromia on her side as he turned to her) You're a Decepticon?!
Chromia: No! Of course not!
Ironhide: Then why would your sister, whom you've never even mentioned before is a Decepticreep?!
Chromia: (Sighs) It's a long story, and it not what it seems!
Ironhide: Well you'll have to tell me about it once this is over!
Cyclonus: (Steps behind Ironhide) Actually, she doesn't. (Karate Chops Ironhide by the back of his neck)
Ironhide: (Falls to the ground) Ghh!
Chromia: (Widens her Optics in seeing Ironhide falling down) Hide! (Suddenly, Cyclonus attacks, and then makes his Lightsaber Blades lock with hers, only for him to shake it out of her hands and cause her Lightsaber to be thrown away) NO!
Cyclonus: (Places his Lightsabers right in front of Chromia's neck) Ah Ah Ah... Now what's the rush for?
Nightbird: (Walks to Cyclonus) About time you got here.
Cyclonus: I was overseeing the capture of the Autobots, they're held at where the Energon Deposit is.
Nightbird: Good, then that means it's my que to leave then. (Grabs Ironhide by the Helm) I'll take this one back to his friends, you can go ahead and bring our dear beloved "Sister" to the ship.
Cyclonus: You got it. (Grabs Chromia by the Servos) Come with me.
Chromia: (Struggles in Cyclonus' grip) Get off of me! Get off!
As Ironhide was dragged by Nightbird, he looked on as Chromia was being kidnapped by Cyclonus, who then slammed her head against a tree, knocking her unconscious as she went into Stasis, prompting Ironhide to try to get up, only for Nightbird to Transform into her Alt Mode and then start flying in her Helicopter Mode, lifting him up in the air.
Ironhide: (Hangs in Nightbird's grip) Uh... Get off of me, ya Decepticreep!
Nightbird: Well, you're a tough bot aren't you?
Ironhide: And you ain't my type lady, not Frag off!
Nightbird: Heh, no wonder my dear sister likes you so much.
Ironhide: Yeah? Well how about ya start to put me down, and then I'll get free and rescue her so we can beat the Slag out of you!
Nightbird: Hmm, not sure about the last part, but I'm more willing for the very first thing you said! (Drops Ironhide) Have a nice drop!
Ironhide shouted as he fell in the air, and landed roughly on the dirt, and being quickly apprehended by Decepticon Fliers, who placed Stasis Cuffs on his wrists, and then thrown him to Jazz, Hot Shot, and Rodimus Prime, who all laid on the ground as the Decepticons looked around at the large Energon deposit that was in front of them, while the Autobots went to check on the Orange soldier.
Hot Shot: (Sees Ironhide) Hey, it's Ironhide!
Jazz: (Turns his head around to Ironhide) Yo Hide, you alright?
Ironhide: (Groans as he turned to the others) I'm still Online, so that's something.
Rodimus: What happened to you? Where's Chromia?
Ironhide: (Grunts got up and sat down) Slagging Cons took her.
Hot Shot: Took her? So she isn't a traitor after all?
Ironhide: From the looks of what I seen, what about you? How did they caught ya?
Jazz: D-Cons ambushed us in the tree line, now we're here in Stasis Cuffs.
Ironhide: Well that's just great, any ideas how to get out of this?
Rodimus: I'm trying to lock pick them off so we can get out of here, but I can't do that with all of these Cons watching.
Hot Shot: So how do we get them distracted?
Rodimus: We'll have to wait.
As the Autobots remained in the Decepticon's cativity, the Constructicons couldn't help but stare at all of that Pink shiny Energon they were promised dearly.
Scrapper: (Looks at the Energon) Oh man, look at this stuff! There's enough of this to last us forever!
Scavenger: Something tells me I'm gonna be drinking for a long time!
Mixmaster: Now that's what I'm looking forward to!
Dirtboss: Yeah yeah, don't get your panties in a bunch, we gotta get this back, and then, we spare some of this stuff to make us go big. (Turns to Nightbird) Hey uh lady? What are we gonna do with this once we ship this out?
Nightbird: Once we get the Energon back to Koan, we'll have to place these Autobot Prisoners along with the rest of their friends, and then we'll go ahead and bring all of the Energon all for Lord Megatron's needs.
Dirtboss: (Widens his Optics in an angered matter) WHAT?!
Nightbird: (Turns around to Dirtboss) What do you mean, "What"?
Dirtboss: Oh, you know exactly what I mean lady! I mean "What", as in, why the Slag you and One Eyed Reindeer lied to us, especially when me and my boys were promised a share of those goods!
Nightbird: (Scoffs) You can't honestly tell me that you idiots came along for the ride just so you can all go to that bar and get drunk over and over again?
Hook: (Scratches his head) Well uh... From the start of how long I've been with them, it's actually what we do basically.
Nightbird: I don't think you all got this clear; that Energon is reserved only for Lord Megatron, since his own health is at stake-
Bonecrusher: No offense lady, but I honestly don't see why we should even get this stuff to Mega whatever his name is.
Decepticon Flier 3: (Exclaims along with his fellow fliers) How dare you! You speak high of treason against Lord Megatron! The master of the entire universe itself!
Long Haul: Uh, not that I'm into these kind of arguments, but if Megatron is the master of the universe, then how come he sucks at trying to beat that Red and Blue guy?
Mixmaster: Yeah, and how come he not only got his Aft kicked by him, but also by some pretty rich girl Red head? We should we get this stuff to him when he keeps loosing all the time?
Decepticon Flier 1: You should stop this at once! What you're saying is utter blasphemy!
Steve: (Walks in between the two groups) Hey guys! Will you all relax, I mean, there has to be some kind of solution where we don't end this violently. (Gets the "I don't care" stare from both groups) Or maybe not, either way, I'll just leave you guys at it. (Walks away)
As the Decepticons and Constructicons argued, Rodimus silently took the advantage and began to work on lock picking his Stasis Cuffs and his fellow Autobots, while both groups were oblivious to what they were doing.
Dirtboss: Now listen to me here, and listen good! We're getting our far share of the goods as we were promised!
Nightbird: Or what? You're going to go jump at me and punch us all to death with your pathetic little hands, you little man?
Dirtboss: (Widens his Optics) Did you just call me "Little"?!
Jazz: (Whispers) oh boy, I can already see where this is going.
Dirtboss: (Grabs a large rock and slams at Nightbird's face) FRAG YOU LADY!
Nightbird: (Grunts as she was hit with a boulder, and then turns angrily at Dirtboss and the Constructicons) Decepticons, as the leader of this team, I order you all to kill this Slagger and those pathetic Constructicons!
Scrapper: Hey! Who are you calling pathetic?!
Bonecrusher: (Growls) Now you're going to get it lady!
Suddenly, both the Decepticons and Constructicons began their battle, fighting each other as Cement hit a couple of Fliers, while Bonecrusher began slamming some to the ground, all of this being witnessed by the bound Autobots as they laid on the ground.
Hot Shot: (Watches the fight between Decepticons and Constructicons) Man, those guys don't even get along with each other!
Ironhide: (Turns to Rodimus) How are we doing Hot Rod?
Rodimus: (Works on the Cuffs) Almost there... (Unlocks his Stasis Cuffs) Got it! (Gets his Cuffs off of him and began freeing his teammates) Are we alright?
Jazz: (Gets his Stasis Cuffs off and stretches out his Servos) Hmm! Man, that feels awful good moving my Servos again!
Rodimus: (Turns around, noticing a Decepticon falling onto the ground) We're not out of trouble yet guys.
Hot Shot: Are we sure? I mean, they're fighting it out, so we could just leave now while their distracted.
Rodimus: Not with all the Energon here, we can't let them get their hands on the Energon.
Decepticon Flier 2: (Groans as he gets up slowly, noticing the Autobots are free) HEY! Those Autobots are free! (Gets punched unconscious by Ironhide's fist)
Decepticon Flier 4: (Stops fighting and turns around to the Autobots) Autobots are loose! Engage! (He and a few turn and charge at them)
Ironhide: (Sighs) Not that we're leaving anytime soon now since they know we're loose.
Jazz: (Activates his Nun-Chucks) Then we'll go fight them, the fair fight I mean.
Long Haul: (Moves over to the Energon while everyone else is in battle) Look at all this stuff... (Grabs a big load) Hey fellas, I got some of the goodies!
Mixmaster: (Moves over to Long Haul after hitting a Decepticon) Alright then, give me some!
Scrapper: (Moves over to Long Haul and Mixmaster) Hey, I want some of that first!
Hook: (Moves over to the three Constructicons) I haven't had some all day today!
Bonecrusher) (Moves over to the four Constructicons) Shut up fool, you had some right before we left!
Dirtboss: (Moves over to the five Constructicons) All of ya shut up! This is our moment!
Nightbird: (Moves over to five feet away from the Constucticons) Get your hands off from that you Grease Stains!
Dirtboss: No way lady! Now back off, because we're about to go big! (Drinks some Energon simultaneously with the other Constructicons, only to have a really good taste) What the...? What's going on?! I thought we were gonna go big again!
Mixmaster: I don't know what ya mean boss, I thought we were having quick drinks?
Nightbird: Hand over that Energon, and maybe I won't have your deaths long and enduring! (Gets hit by an Arrow) AHH!
Rodimus: (Moves over to Nightbird and the Constructicons with the Autobots) How about you all back off and we can get the Energon and we can be on our way?
Dirtboss: Like Pit we are! We'll take you all on!
The Constructicons started to fight both Autobots and Decepticons all together as the all and out brawl continued with all sides fighting each other simultaneously.
Hot Shot: (Shoots his Flamethrowers at a few Decepticons) Take that Decepticreeps!
Ironhide: (Activates his Cannons and shoots at Long Haul and Bonecrusher) Outta my way!
Long Haul: (Gets hit by Ironhide's shots) OW! That hurt!
Rodimus: (Noticed Ironhide leaving) Ironhide! Where are you going?
Ironhide: Last time I saw Chromia, she was in trouble, now I gotta go back and help her!
Rodimus: Alright then, but be careful! (Shoots his Crossbow arrows at some Decepticons)
Nightbird: (Noticed Ironhide leaving) Well, looks like Lover boy's going back for dear sister, well that I can't have!
Nightbird then Transformed into her Alt Mode and flown in the sky trailing Ironhide as he got out of the fight and traced Chromia's Heat Signal, whom speaking of which, she was still being carried by Cyclonus as he turned to his wrist and pressed some buttons, causing some trees to disappear and turn into a ship, activating the ramp as it extended down to the green grass.
Cyclonus: (Walks to the ramp while carrying Chromia) Ah dear girl, you are lucky it is me that has captured you, for if it weren't me, then some other Mech would drag you to the prison and place you in captivity with all the other Autobot prisoners, but that does not matter, since the Master will be quite nostalgic once he finds you back to him again.
Chromia: (Suddenly opens her Optics and swung her Pedes around Cyclonus's Helm, wrapping him up and then pulling him to the ground, making her escape as she flipped backward onto her feet) Like Pit I am!
Cyclonus: (Gets up and sees Chromia awake) Hehe, you seem to finally got out of my grip!
Chromia: (Stands up) Took me Stellar Cycles to figure it out, and there's no way I'm going back!
Cyclonus: Ah, but you still do not realize that you have no choice in this matter, especially when he wants you back home.
Chromia: First off Cyclonus, the Decepticons were never my home to begin with, and second of all, he's Offline!
Cyclonus: If that is what you choose to believe child... (Activates his Lightsabers) But none of the less, you are coming with me whether you like it or not.
Chromia: (Moves her Servo to the air, making her fingers to move backwards) Bring it on!
Cyclonus then began to move forwards to Chromia, swinging his Lightsabers at her while she dodged every swing, one to her chest, and the other to her Helm as she bended her body down, the Blade missing her by a few inches, as he continued his attacks, until Chromia countered by grabbing one his Servos and making it go limp by one move, and then punched him by the side of his face, making him drop his Sabers and fall to the ground on his knees, and prompting Chromia to grab them once they flung into the air, reactivating them as she locked the two Red Blades together, right in front of his neck.
Chromia: (Sighs as she looked at Cyclonus) I win Afthole...
Cyclonus: (Groans in pain shortly before turning to Chromia) It does not matter whether you win or loose girl, what does matter is what you are on the inside, no matter how hard you try to hide it, no matter how hard you blend in the weak, no matter how hard you form bonds with many, your past will always cling to you like a tick... And it will always be who you are.
Chromia: (Glares at Cyclonus) Go... To! (Raises the Lightsabers)
Ironhide: (Arriving at the scene) Chromia! (Turns to see Chromia having Cyclonus at her mercy) Hey... What do ya think you're doing?
Chromia: (Turns to Ironhide, but turns back to Cyclonus) Stay out of this Ironhide! This is between me and him!
Ironhide: (Steps carefully towards Chromia) I think whatever you were having, you already got it, now don't be doin something nasty.
Chromia: Ironhide, I know what you're trying to do, but this Mech has been a pain all of my life, and I can't think of a better reason of why he shouldn't get what he deserves!
Ironhide: Because Chromia, whatever happened before, he is the one that's bad, but you? You're better than him, than what he is, so please, try being the better bot... For me...
Chromia turned to look at Ironhide once more, before turning back to Cyclonus, closing her Optics as she deactivated his Lightsabers, dropping them to the ground.
Cyclonus: (Smirks) You are such a disappointment, even today-! (Gets kicked hard by Chromia, getting knocked out)
Chromia: (Sighs as she looked at Cyclonus) Glad to disappoint. (Turns back Ironhide) Hey...
Ironhide: (Walks to Chromia) Are you alright?
Chromia: Well... (Looks back at Cyclonus) As if right now, I couldn't get any better. (Turns around to Ironhide) I know that I lied to you, so I understand that if-
Ironhide: Hey, that can wait, for now, I think we outta go get back to the fight at hand. (Gets out Chromia's Lightsaber) I believe this belongs to you?
Chromia: (Smiles shyly at Ironhide) Thank you-! (Gets stabbed by the shoulder with a Sai) AH!
Ironhide: (Widens his Optics) Chromia! (Grabs Chromia and gently puts her down, pulling the Sai out of her wound)
Nightbird: (Transforming out of her Alt Mode and lands to the ground) Primus you're so predictable. (Walks to them) And to think you were actually going to deliver the blow, only to fail once more.
Ironhide: (Turns to Nightbird, glaring at her as he got up on his feet) Why don't you pick off from her!
Nightbird: (Chuckles seductively) Now now tough Bot... You wouldn't try to hurt a Femme, now would you handsome?
Ironhide: (Looks up a bit) Actually... Now that you're thinking about it... (Punches Nightbird in the face)
Nightbird: (Gets hit by Ironhide) ARGH! (Stumbles back, feeling the bruise on her face, turning back at Ironhide) You hit me... You actually hit me!
Ironhide: (Smiles) Well believe it or not, I learned it from my girlfriend.
Nightbird: (Scowls angrily at him) You dare-!
Decepticon Flier 5: (On Nightbird's Comm Channel) Nightbird, we managed to grab as much Energon as we could, along with capturing the traitors.
Nightbird: (Turns to her channel) What of the Autobots in your area?
Decepticon Flier 5: They didn't go to Scrap, but we managed to fend them off, do you think we should go back to base now?
Cyclonus: (Groans as he got up) I believe this is for the best for now Nightbird...
Nightbird: (Turns to Cyclonus, noticing one of his Servos was broken, before turning back to Ironhide and Chromia, her Optics glaring at them) Do not have a doubt that we are far from over.
Nightbird then turned to Cyclonus and helped him to the ship, activating it as it floated up into the air and joined the Decepticon Fliers who were all in the sky flying, while carrying the defeated Constructicons on tow.
Dirtboss: (Hangs in the air) Hey let me loose, so I can go Frag you up!
Hook: (Hangs in the air) No fair! I thought I was the one that hangs people!
They all left as Ironhide and Chromia watched, the Orange Mech bending down and gently carrying the Blue Femme while Rodimus, Jazz, and Hot Shot came to them.
Rodimus: (Runs to Ironhide and Chromia with Jazz and Hot Shot) Ironhide, are you alright?
Hot Shot: (Noticed Chromia's injury) Whoa, what happened to Chromia?
Ironhide: (Carries Chromia in his arms) That Decepticon with the Sais; did the work.
Chromia: (Groans in the pain) I'm fine though, it's nothing to fret about...
Jazz: Not with a stab wound it ain't.
Ironhide: Hey, what happened with you guys?
Rodimus: The Cons were a little tough, especially while fighting with their traitors, but it was not much of a loss, since we have half of the Energon Deposit that they left off.
Chromia: That's good to know... (Grunts in the pain)
Jazz: Hey, speaking of which, what happened with you and Chromia?
Ironhide: We encountered the Cons, but they left once their friends retreated.
Rodimus: Anything else happen in particular?
Ironhide: (Turns to look down at Chromia, giving off a small smile) Nothing that we should be worrying about.
Hot Shot: Wait, so we're all...? Phew, okay, we're good!
Rodimus: Okay, let's go, we'll need to call one of the medics for Chromia's treatment.
The Autobots began to walk back to the deposit as Ironhide carried Chromia in his Servos, who drifted to sleep as she was carried.
The next morning in the Plant, Chromia was back in her room, hitting a punching bag as Ironhide walked in and looked at her go.
Ironhide: (Watches Chromia attacking the bag) How are ya doing?
Chromia: (Punches the bag) Fine, just making myself some melee practice.
Ironhide: Good to hear that, but you already know that I ain't talking about the workout.
Chromia: (Stops hitting the bag and grips onto it with one hand) I know...
Ironhide: (Folds his Servos) So... Anything that I should know about her?
Chromia: ...She was... My step-sister.
Ironhide: (Raises a brow) "Step"? So she isn't your real sister?
Chromia: No, she isn't... (Turns around, looking at Ironhide) Look Ironhide... I was born an Autobot, , but then one day when I was young, this... Rogue group of Decepticons raided my home on one of the colonies, killed off my family and then took me in as if I was one of their own, and ever since then, they trained me, tortured me, molded me into a weapon, thinking that they could mold me into one of them, but I wasn't a fool, I knew exactly what they were, and I also knew what they had done in the past; so... Once I was trained hard enough and gained their trust, I escaped from them and went to Cybertron, the one place they could never go to, and then, from then on, I worked as an accountant, living a simple life, until the Elite Guard was asking for volunteers to join Cliffjumper's team, and once I heard about it, I never hesitated to go join his team.
Ironhide: Why did you join?
Chromia: (Sighs) I don't know... I guess it was to honor my family, for what had happened to them...
Ironhide: (Nods) I can understand that...
Chromia: Yeah... I'm, sorry that I lied.
Ironhide: You ain't the one that should be sorry... I was questioning you like some common criminal, so I was an Aft back there...
Chromia: Well, at least we're both sorry for something.
Ironhide: ...So, what now?
Chromia: Honestly, I don't know...
Ironhide: (Shrugs) I don't either...
Chromia: At least I do know one thing.
Ironhide: What's that?
Chromia: (Walks to Ironhide, close up) I'm home...
They both looked into each other's Optics for a brief moment, until they both went forward and kissed passionately to each other, Servos gripping to each other, as they moved to a table and made out, either of them not caring of what was knocked over as they shared each other in embrace, both unaware that Maggie, Jazz and Hot Shot came in and witnessed the two making out.
Maggie: (Looks at Ironhide and Chromia kissing, turning to Jazz and Hot Shot) Uh... Should we?
Hot Shot: (Widens his Optics) I... Um... I don't know-! (Gets his mouth covered) Mmph?!
Jazz: (Moves his hand up to cover Hot Shot's mouth) Shh... Let em be HS, let em be.. (Walks away with Hot Shot and Maggie)
Meanwhile in Kaon, the Constructicons were gathered in Megatron's presence at his medical room, as he laid on the Berth looking at them.
Megatron: (Looks at the Constructicons) So... You mean to tell me... That you all... (Coughs) Fought your fellow Decepticons because they had denied you of your rightful Energon?
Mixmaster: Well duh! Why else aren't we here?
Bonecrusher: Besides, you guys were the ones that said we would get our share as promised!
Nightbird: (Steps forward) Forgive me for intruding, my Lord, but I believed that it was I who specifically said that we should bring the Energon to you for medical purposes.
Dirtboss: Yeah yeah yeah! Enough with the blahs already! Either give us what we want, or we're out of here, simple as that!
Megatron: (Coughs a little bit) If you wish to have your share of Energon... Then in that case, you shall...
Shockwave: I beg your pardon my liege?
Megatron: Why I am serious Shockwave, after all, these Mechs have worked hard to get to what they wanted, so why deny the right of giving them as many Energon as they want?
Scavenger: This is for real right? No confusion?
Megatron: No confusion at all, now go, have as many drinks as you may wish; have 5, you deserved it, all of you.
Scrapper: Oh goodie! You hear that guys? We get our payday!
Long Haul: That's good, I thought we'd never get our share.
Dirtboss: (Sighs) Come on boys, I had a long day yesterday... (Leaves with the rest of the Constructicons)
Lugnut: (Watches them leave and turns to Megatron) Master, you can't honestly expect them to get away with it just like that!
Megatron: (Coughs) Lugnut you fool, I have need for those Constructicons, and I do not wish to loose them especially when they have talent... (Coughs hard) But let us forgo that now... How much of the Energon did you bring back Nightbird?
Nightbird: About half of it, the other half was given to the Autobots due to the setback we had.
Megatron: That will do fine... You are all dismissed... (Turns to Shockwave) Shockwave... A moment please...
The rest of the Decepticons left the room as Shockwave stayed behind and went to Megatron's Berth.
Shockwave: (Bows) How may I assist you my liege?
Megatron: The Synthetic Energon... (Coughs) How much did you make?
Shockwave: I successfully perfected a good batch my Lord, although it is only half in size but-
Megatron: Good, then I want you to put that half along with the other half of the natural Energon.
Shockwave: (Widens his Optic) M-My liege?
Megatron: And have Blackarachnia come to perform the Triple Changer project on me, without, and I want it to be her exactly, no one else.
Shockwave: But my liege! I have only made a good portion out of the Synthetic kind! And the Triple Changing process, that could go horribly wrong like the way Blitzwing was, if anything goes wrong-!
Megatron: Do as I say Shockwave, that is my demand!
Shockwave: (Looks at Megatron and reluctantly bowed) Y-Yes my lord.
Shockwave then left Megatron's presence, not so sure about what he is told to do , while Cyclonus and Nightbird talked in a hallway.
Cyclonus: Has our Master said anything about the Femme?
Nightbird: Yes, and unfortunately he wants us to focus our attention on the Techno Organic first.
Cyclonus: Yes, that one...
Nightbird: But then afterwards once he is ready, we will make our move on her, and she will come home one way or the other...
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