Hey there Mechs and Femmes to another chapter of Transformers Prime Gate Crasher!
Now here is the second chapter I promised you guys a while ago. Yea pretty shitty timing am I right?
Now I'd like to address that a majority of you might have skipped the chapter before this one. I encourage you to read that one before continuing on with this one. Now I understand that I am aware of the chapter title and it is no mistake, it's merely a play on words for what's gonna happen.
So enough outta me.
Let's Roll Out!
Chapter 30 Nemesis Primes
With the whole Zoid crisis out of the way and settled, things have been going more smoothly now. Being able to transform into Zoids was something even I didn't see coming, I mean I changed into a Liger Zero! The most Iconic Zoid in all of the anime, I wonder if I can still use the CAS like in New Century Zero. I might be getting ahead of myself but the thought still counts though.
Anyway I was with Dad out in an Energon deposit for some reason. I was following him through the caves in bot form mind you, but we've found rock, rocks and more rocks. "Dad I'm starting to think that there's no Energon here, or that the Cons have already stripped this sector…clean". I said trailing off as I looked at the small chunk of Energon in his hand and he gave me a 'Are you certain' smile. "I've been known to be wrong before, I'll admit it". I shrugged with my arms crossed.
"It seems the Decepticons aren't aware that this deposit is here, this would be a valuable source for Energon for a while". Dad stated as he stowed the chunk in his subspace. "Well, if the cons don't know it's here more Energon for us right?" I said as Dad nodded in response. "Let us head home for now and let Ratchet know of our findings". He said as he then transformed into vehicle mode with me doing the same and following him out of the cave and on the way to the base.
Since I've gotten used to my bot form, driving has never been so much easier and has become second nature. When Jetfire, Breakaway and Windblade had showed up I asked Fowler to get a specific plane for me to scan and what I had in mind was an SR-71 Blackbird. I know they were used as UAV's but when you think about it they were never shot down and they were able to out run a bloody missile! The only reason they're a museum piece was that they were too expensive to maintain and I don't blame em. If you were going to have a flight mode you might want to check a vehicle's track record before choosing.
Getting off topic, as we made our way back in the base Dad and I transformed and saw everyone was on edge about something. Dad and I looked at each other in confusion. "Is something wrong?" Dad asked his troops. "Something we miss?" I added.
"Just…wondering where you and your Dad have been babe". Arcee answered. "We've been unable to reach you two". Bulkhead stated as he rubbed the back of his neck. "I tried contacting you through the bond Cee but nothing was getting through". I stated. "We've been outside communication range-," Dad never got to finish as soon as he reached for his subspace everyone but Arcee and Mum had their guns trained on us.
"Whoa, whoa what the flying fuck guys!" I responded as I brought out my shield. "In a subterranean Energon deposit". Dad finished as he brought out the chunk he had on him and everyone deactivated their weapons. I pulled on the audio fin by Mum, for one good reason. "And language to you young man". Mum scolded like the mother she is.
"Mum you know I don't hold my cursing that much". I responded as I got out of her grip and rubbing my audio fin as well. "We're sorry, Optimus". Ironhide apologised.
"Don't blame them Prime. I was attacked earlier tonight on an open highway by a big rig. One that bore a striking resemblance to you". Fowler clarified. "Wait you said a truck that resembled Dad tried to ram you off the road?" I said to the agent and turning back to my normal self. "You know what's going on?" Fowler said to me. "Yea, all too well unfortunately". I replied with a sigh.
A second later Fowler got a call on his phone and answered it. "Fowler. What?! That's impossible! I can tell you that there are 50 stars on my star bangled shorts it isn't him!...Aden Military base is under attack by Optimus Prime".
"The Truck?" Jack Guessed.
"Bot" I corrected. "Wasn't that the same base where my Zoid form attacked?" I asked Fowler as he nodded. "This can only get worse I can tell". I said as I pinched the bridge of my nose.
When Dad, Bee, Bulkhead Arcee and Mum went through the ground bridge to find Nemesis Prime it only got worse as they were forced to retreat back to base. Fowler then got a call from General Bryce.
"No General Bryce. Optimus did not attack our boys. Because I was with Prime when I received the alert! Yes sir. The Autobots were at your base. Only in response to the initial attack! But, sir! I…yes, sir. I understand...I wouldn't try it, trust me on that one". Fowler sighed before hanging up.
"So what's the damage?" Jack asked.
"Two things. One, all military personnel are under strict orders to destroy any and all bots on sight". He announced.
"God dammit". I groaned in frustration.
"Are you kidding?!" Jack demanded.
"But they're innocent!" Raf protested.
"Optimus was framed!" Miko added.
"What was the other thing?" I asked.
"You're not gonna like it Connor. They want to relocate you to a different home, away from your parents". Fowler said making Mum and Dad mad in an instant.
"They're not taking our son…but they are welcome to try". Mum snarled as I saw her optics flash lilac before returning to blue. Dad however was calmer about it. "Indeed. However it is unfortunate, the military changes nothing. Our imposter clearly poses a threat to humanity". Dad stated.
"I think we all know who it was…you get three guesses". I said rhetorically making everyone figure it out instantly.
"They actually did it, those butchers managed to crack the code". Ratchet said disgusted.
"MECH". Dad growled.
"MECH abducted Breakdown. And by all indications, deconstructed him form cranial chamber to heel strut". Ratchet proclaimed.
"Connor and I were there". Bulk reminded everyone. "And we know that more recently they obtained Starscream's T-Cog". Dad added.
"And they installed a knock off of you, scanned the appropriate truck, filled the tank with Energon and then you have Nemesis Prime". I stated listing this off with my fingers. "But the thing is MECH has one flaw in their plan, the two incidents are within driving distance. Meaning Nemesis Prime will need to drive to them since MECH doesn't have access to a ground bridge like we do". I said cutting off the facts that were going to be present anyway.
"Uh one thing I'd like to point out Connor is, how do we tell between Nemesis and your Dad?" Cliffjumper asked. I looked at him like he was stupid. "Seriously? Did you guys not notice the yellow optics? Plus add the fact that Dad's armour is shinier than Nemesis, which in fact is rusted and made of scrap metal". I stated. "So if you see yellow optics shoot on sight". I said to them.
As the Autobots went on the search for MECH, I went to my room and looked around for my knife that I had on me before I became Cronus Prime. I found it and pulled it out of the sheath and the blade was cleaned since I didn't want blood and Energon staining the blade. "You may have gotten me once Silas, but this time. I'm gonna make sure you stay dead. Regardless of the Autobot way, my human morals come first". I said to myself sheathing the knife and putting it in my subspace.
"Still plan on doing it?" I then turned around to see Ironhide in his Holo-form. Ironhide's appearance was a built male in his mid-40's, with a red and black muscle shirt with military camo pants and boots. "You won't understand when a human being tortures another such as myself". I stated looking away as I stood to my full height. "Kiddo revenge isn't worth it". He said to me. "Heh, tell that to my girlfriend, she won't stop trying to kill Arachnid after what happened to Tailgate". I said as a matter of fact before facing my uncle. "Look Hide, I get what your trying to say but even though I may be an Autobot but my Human morals come first. And no one can convince me otherwise, Silas has to be stopped permanently".
Ironhide sighed before responding. "Look, I can't stop you from doing what you gotta do Connor". He said walking up to me and putting a hand on my shoulder. "But sometimes revenge isn't worth it".
"Maybe…maybe not. I mean no offence when I say this Hide but you don't know what it's like to be human. I'm still hanging onto what humanity I got left and never letting it go". I said looking up at him. "Even my perspective on the world". I said as I walked out of the room.
I walked back into the main hub of the base and saw that Ratchet, Fowler and the kids were at the monitor. "Find anything?" I asked as their attention was on me. "Bumblebee may have found a lead on MECH's base of operations. Your parents Arcee, Cliffjumper and Bulkhead are already there as we speak". Ratchet explained. "Fire up the bridge and I'll give em a hand". I said as they all looked at each other with uncertainty.
"What?" I asked.
"Your father doesn't want you coming along for this-," "You have got to be kidding me! It's ok if my girlfriend fights Arachnid but me finding and bringing Silas down? Oh that's going way too far!" I said sarcastically. "And don't say it's different because it ain't" I pointed out before they can toss that argument in my face.
"Connor you are on the verge of killing someone. How can we not get in your way?!" Jack stated. "Jack you weren't the one they skinned alive. Besides back where I'm from, someone who does that is better off dead". I responded. "Revenge sometimes isn't worth it son". Fowler added. "You sound like my uncle Ironhide". I said with my arms crossed with a shrug. "The fact still stands, I'm going through that bridge, taking out Silas and his Optimus Prime knockoff. I'll sleep better when there isn-GAH!" I then felt a sharp sting in my side, then in my back as I feel to my knees and started breathing a bit faster before slowing it down.
"What's wrong?" Raf asked as he and the kids came to my side. "Arcee and Mum were beaten by Nemesis. I gotta go through or Dad will be next, besides who knows what he done with my DNA and CNA". I said getting back on my feet. "Ratchet open the bridge now". Ratchet nodded in defeat and oped the ground bridge with me dashing through it on foot.
When I reached the other side of the portal I could hear the clanging of metal in the distance. I looked to my left and saw Dad and Nemesis locked in a fight. My audio fins constructed themselves on my ears and Ratchet's voice came through. "Connor I've isolated a frequency and it's transmitting 100 meters due north".
"On it Ratchet!" I said as I cut the link and dashed to find the frequency.
I snuck through the facility with my cloak active so I can get the drop on Silas and saw that he was in an open room like we was in the series and I slid down the ladder leading to the bottom floor all the while being silent. "But the key difference between you and me…my body can't feel pain!" Silas smirked as I saw him control Nemesis and slam Dad onto his knees. "This is just the beginning. Imagine an army of Transforming robots. No one will stand in the way of the newly rebooted MECH". Silas boasted as he was about to deal the final blow.
"HEY SILAS!" I called out to him revealing myself getting his attention.
"So, the prodigal son returns". Silas said as he then stomped on Dad before walking away from the controls. "Big mistake on your part".
"Yea well I aim to impress". I said sarcastically cracking my knuckles. "Now come over here so I can gut you like a fish". I snarled in which he smirked before responding. "Tell me, how does it feel to be what you are?" When he said that a figure came from behind me and grabbed me by the arms but I threw them of me and tossed them towards Silas. When I got a good look at my attacker. I was in for a shock that made my eyes go wide.
It was me!
"Oh, surprised Connor? He, he. I would be as well". My double said in a mocking manner. The other me had traits like Nemesis Prime, his eyes were yellow, his skin wasn't white but it had a darker tan to it and the skin had multiple scars all over the arms and face. Hell even on the knuckles, there were too many to count.
"You're unique body structure had everything we needed to make an exact copy of you from flesh and bone. To circuit and steel". Silas smirked. "You're not so special anymore".
"If there's one thig you should know about copies…you don't fuck with the original!" I barked as I drew my Path blaster and fired at the other me who got out of the way as fast as I would and ran towards me. But I took my shield out with my other arm and swatted him away. "Cameron! Show him the true power of MECH". Silas ordered as the newly named Cameron then smirked as his arms then began to transform. However these weren't Cybertronian weapons he had on him. His right arm shifted into a Vulcan Mini-gun and the other was an M202 Rocket launcher. Both shoulders supported a Browning Machine Gun as well.
"Oh that's Bullshit!" I said as I ducked for cover to stop myself from getting peppered with bullets. This went on for another 30 seconds before the firing stopped. "I would suggest giving up now Connor, even you can't defeat yourself" Silas called out. 'Not now at least Silas'. I thought to myself. I then walked out of cover and faced the two of them. Cameron had his guns deactivated and saw steam coming from them. "I never had the intent on busting ya up into next week…just needed to buy the big bot some time". I smirked in which Silas came to realisation and raced over to the controls as Dad was already pounding Nemesis to scrap. While Cameron was distracted I charged at him and stabbed him in the chest with P.O.K.E Beta and kicked him off it. While putting a shot to the head with my Path Blaster.
As the sound of girders wining got my attention I saw that Nemesis had fallen on top of Silas. I looked up and saw Dad holding his side as he looked down. "Hey Dad, rough day?" I joked as Dad merely shook his head with a smile, we then heard helicopters approaching the area.
"Hey Fowler if your there we kinda need ya to deal with Uncle Sam here". I said through the comm. "I'll be there momentarily". He responded. I then cut the link and used my Grapple hook to pull myself up to where Dad was and climbed on his back. "Let's bolt before we become target practice hey?" I suggested and he nodded as we then made ourselves scarce.
"So how weird was it seeing someone looking exactly like Optimus and kicking the scrap out of ya?" Miko asked as the six Autobots being Mum, Bee, Arcee, Bulk and Cliff who had their injuries tend to by Ratchet and Red Alert.
"Whew" Bulkhead whistled.
"Rather not go through that again". Bumblebee added.
"It's a sight I soon won't forget". Arcee stated. "Here, here". Cliff said rubbing the back of his neck.
"Agreed". Mum said as well shuddering a little. "The question is whether MECH will function as we know it without their leader". Dad stated as he let his arm down to his side as Ratchet had finished his repairs to Dads wound from Nemesis Prime.
"Well here's a kicker. We've shifted through the wreckage with a fine toothcomb. And couldn't find any trace of Silas". Fowler pointed out from the monitor.
"Well I want to address the fact that Dad wasn't the only one who faced a knockoff of themselves". I said getting everyone's attention. "You fought a Nemesis you Connor?" Mum said with surprise in her voice. "Yea, his name was Cameron, he was completely different from me such as using earth weapons instead of a Cybertronian arsenal. But it won't matter since not only had he taken a blade to the chest and shot to the head. We shouldn't worry about him too much since we got bigger problems on our hands". I stated.
"The thought of MECH managing to make their own techno-organic sickens me to the core". Ratchet said in disgust. "At least Silas is nothing but paste…hopefully". I muttered as everyone agreed.
Unknown to Connor and the Autobots, in a facility where they kept Nemesis Prime and Cameron in storage and completely locked up. It was all but safe. From what someone could see if they were inside, Cameron's body was still as it was when Connor had killed him, a shot to his face leaving a blaster burn on the right side of his face showing some of his jaw and a stab wound through the chest.
However…Camron's chest glowed yellow from the wound that was inflicted, then…
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"He Will pAY…tHEre ArE nO mORe STrinGS oN ME".
Yep. Cameron doesn't Die so easily.
Now As in regards to the length of this chapter, I wanted to get something on her for you guys before I go back to work tomorrow. I didn't want to wait for another upload cycle to post it. Now I will be posting another chapter for those who read my RWBY/Titanfall 2 Crossover but I need a little time in order to do that.
I will update my upload schedule after I upload this chapter giving you the details of what's going on at the moment.
What else...Oh I was planning on posting a Star Wars the Clone Wars story, or a Crossover with the Clone wars due to me playing a lot of Battlefront II. You might know what the crossovers are on my bio but with this story, my Bakugan story and my RWBY/Titanfall 2 story, it's won't be easy trying to put it in the schedule.
So yea, that should keep me organised for a little while. So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime Out! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!