Hey there Mechs and Femmes! and welcome back to Transformers Prime Gate Crasher!
Now I bet you're wondering why I haven't been posting as much...to be honest I've been playing Destiny 2 Foresaken and...well I don't need to explain why in terms of story but I've been getting back into it and I think I might get back to my Destiny2/RWBY Story, Might being the key word. Now I had this chapter up already but for some reason it wasn't here, so I took the time to make adjustments to it.
The Adjustments will be in the chapter, just need to look and see for yourself.
Enjoy!
Chapter 31 The four races
So all I can say is that a lot has happened since the whole Nemesis Prime(s) incident. Bulkhead somehow managed to get on the Nemesis in which I remember how it happened in the series. Arcee trapped Arachnid in a Stasis Pod in which I couldn't help but be prideful of my Girlfriend's trickery. When the Nemesis was downed two thirds of the team were left immobilised by the ship itself in which I suspected it to be Tripticon.
Now we're currently facing one of the many important Arcs in the entire series. The relics…now from what I knew there had been four relics in the series.
"If we are to have any hope of recovering the Iacon relics before the Decepticons do, we must divide our resources". Dad announced in which I stepped in to add more. "Due to us having a better chance than in the original series since there's now 19 Autobots instead of merely 7, we've got as much of an even chance against the cons". I said with confidence in which the whole team agreed with the same amount of confidence I had showed. "Now since I know what we're up against I'll know how to divide our resources properly". I then walked over to the large screen and pointed out the first location of New York City. "The big apple will be crowded, and most likely the relic will be under the city, so use the Subway systems to find the relic. Speed and muscle is needed for this one". I explained.
"Who will be team one Connor?" Dad asked me.
"Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Jazz, Firstar, Flareup and Arcee will be team one". I said picking my choice for the first relic. Ratchet then showed the co-ordinates to the equator. "The Equator will be near a volcano, so we're gonna need everyone with a 4X4 Engine. Bulkhead, Ironhide, Chromia, Hound, Trail Breaker and Red Alert this is your show and will be team two".
The third one showed the arctic, one which I'm not too keen on.
"The third will be in the arctic, Myself, Dad and Mum will take this one due to there being little resistance in this so we shouldn't be too long. The fourth one will be a little something that needs to go according to the cannon. Meaning, Ratchet I've called Wheeljack to assist you on this one. And before you complain, this needs to happen otherwise we'd be screwed if it doesn't, so deal with it". I stated cutting Ratchet's excuse off before he can utter a word. "But don't worry, Jetfire, Breakaway and Windblade will keep ya company". I said with a cheeky smile while my arms were crossed. "Let's get this show on the road shall we?"
As the first team got itself ready to go, the ground bridge opened up and Arcee turned back to me and blew a kiss to me before transforming and letting Jack hop on and ride through the portal. As our turn came after Team 2 had went through the bridge the three of us transformed and drove through the bridge, as we reached the other side we were met with the freezing cold temperatures of the arctic. Dad had stopped which we followed suit and transformed to robot mode.
"What is it Dad?" I asked as he merely looked down and we followed what he was looking at. "Oh". I was all I said. The Decepticons had already beaten us to the excavation site where the relic should be but all that was there was nothing but ice and flag markers. "Well if the relic ain't here, I know where it is but the direction in where to go…not so much. We'll leave them here while we get the relic, they won't even know before it's too late". I said as I walked off to find an area where we can go around but Dad stopped me by putting a hand on my shoulder. "What?" I shrugged.
"I merely wish to state that the relic isn't here". Dad said to me which I knew what he meant by that.
"Augh, crap. You wanna talk to Dreadwing don't you?" I asked with my shoulder slumped and he merely nodded making me sigh. "Dad the only thing he'll do is ask us to hand the relic over in which we don't have and the next thing will happen is he'll draw his gun and…well I'm pretty sure you can guess". I stated with little care at the moment. "But knowing you it won't change your mind". I sighed once more. Dad had then deployed his battle mask and took the lead in which Mum and I followed. I then noticed she had one as well.
"Is a Battle mask a thing that primes have?" I asked with amusement.
"Well, it does offer protection. And I'm inclined to agree with you sweet spark". Mum chuckled as she motioned for me to follow her.
"Eh". I shrugged and deployed my own battle mask and caught up with them.
We drove up to where the Decepticons were and the sound of our engines had gotten their attention. We transformed and stood behind Dad ready for the inevitable to happen.
"Optimus Prime and Elita-1, I will request only once that you surrender the relic!" Dreadwing called to us. What am I chopped liver? "I was going to request the same of you Dreadwing". Dad confessed.
"Then I would say that we are on equal footing…were it not for five of us and only three of you". Dreadwing stated. "Six! If you relieve me of these ridicules radicals!" Oh yea, Starscream's here…almost forgot about that.
"Just to be clear you do realise that fighting them isn't necessary…right?" I spoke through my family's bond.
"Any opportunity to slow the Decepticons efforts is an advantage we cannot afford to miss". Dad Replied.
"Besides it'll only be a matter of time before they catch up if we don't fight them". Mum pipped in.
Fair enough then. Fair enough". I mentally shrugged. "Dad, Mum and I will handle the drones and help out with Dreadwing when we're finished. Knowing you'd want to take him". I suggested as they agreed on my plan.
The Vehicons had then activated their weapons and started firing at us, making the first move. I pulled out my shield and ran up to them with Mum running up behind me for cover as she fired her own blaster into them dropping two as we got close. Mum and I separated and picked our targets, I changed my shield in favour of a Battle blade on my left arm and drove it through the Vehicon's chest and shooting it in the face for a double tap.
Mum had already dealt with her target by tossing it over her shoulder and curb stomping it's face into the ice, she then spun around and began rapidly firing both her blasters into the second one that gotten close to her when her back was turned. I then saw Dad handling Dreadwing and I rushed to help him and Mum didn't protest knowing that I'm in good hands, I transformed and hit the accelerator when Dreadwing had his back was facing me I changed to robot mode again and shoulder barged into Dreadwing and skidded right next to Dad. I then looked behind us and saw that there was a sheer drop, it was high but in reality it was only a few meters so we can take the fall.
Dreadwing then tackled the both of us off the glacier and crashed to the bottom leaving the three of us undamaged. Dad and I changed our hands to our blasters and fired right behind Dreadwing hitting the glacier. This caused the Decepticon to scoff in amusement.
"Your aim is poor". He said to us. But little did Dreadwing know that he was about to eat those words in the next few seconds.
"That's only a matter of Perspective". Dad replied putting his guns away and stepping back. "It wasn't you we were aiming at". I smirked as I did the same.
"NO!"
Dreadwing's cry echoed throughout the arctic desert as he was buried under all of the solid snow. Much like his Brother Skyquake, unlike him however Dreadwing won't stay down for long. We heard the sound of snow crunching coming towards us and saw Mum had Starscream on her grasp.
"What a team we make, I'm so glad you and your Sparkmate and Connor prevailed Optimus Prime! Dreadwing was going to terminate me! Now if you could remove my bonds I will lead you straight to the relic!" Starscream exclaimed.
"Can I please?" I asked my parents through the bond and they nodded. I walked up to Starscream and he thought I was going to release him. But I ended up clocking him in the face.
Hard.
"Was that really necessary Connor?!" Starscream cried as he was then lifted up by Mum. "Well let's see. You tortured me with an Energon prod when I was human, you almost destroyed by brother Bumblebee's T-Cog, and you try to be the lying snake that you are on a daily basis". I said listing them with my fingers before crossing my arms. "So yea. It was necessary. And be glad that it wasn't Elita who is my mother bear in mind isn't ripping your wings off this very moment. Because she'll do it, and you know how scary mothers get over the protection of their children". I said smirking as Starscream saw Mum giving the seeker a look that will terrify anyone.
"You will lead us there regardless". Dad said as he motioned us to follow.
"You're welcome". Starscream grumbled with a slight scoff.
"Yea for nothing. Just shut up and start marching". I ordered as Mum shoved him to get a move on.
We walked through the snow as Starscream lead the way with Dad behind him at gun point if he tried anything which was doubtful since the coward couldn't take on the three of us, as Mum and I followed walking right next to the Seeker. "Be reasonable Prime! This cold will freeze all our articulators". Starscream Stated.
"Do you want me to deck ya in the face again?" I asked looking over my shoulder which made him shut up immediately.
"The current temperatures aren't extreme enough to affect our biology, you'll be fine". Dad said simply.
"Fine. Miserable. And I cannot believe you'd take our alliances for granted after all I've done for you Autobots! Helping, helping restore your memory, saving Arcee-,"
"If I remember correctly screamer, I held my gun in your face making you spill the coordinates for the spacebridge to get to Cybertron and you didn't save Arcee when Arachnid left you for scrap, you spared her in which you were smart to do". I stated as I then turned to him. "However. If you didn't, I would've ripped off your wings, sliced your head off and crush it in my palms. So be smart and remember that". I snarled as I kept walking.
"While you at times proved beneficial to us, it had only been to improve your own best interests". Dad added as Starscream merely snarled before responding. "Well we all can't be as selfless as you, can we? Your own Son is second best to you".
"Unlike any Cybertronian I have human morals, it really stands out". I called without looking back as I merely kept walking. We reached a high vantage point and saw a human research post with various aircraft and snow vehicles outside and lights signifying its location. "Ah…as I suspected, humans. We will find the relic here, so let us reclaim what's ours". Starscream said as he began to walk head but Mum yanked on his wings which looked painful from just looking.
"Who put you in charge again?" She said to him in which the seeker flinched.
"We cannot just simply enter a human facility in search of Cybertronian relics". Dad stated as a matter of fact.
"Not even if they stole it?" Starscream asked wryly. "They didn't even steal it to begin with Starscream they merely found it and don't know what it is". I said adding to the conversation.
"Nor can we expose any humans to a dangerous Decepticon". Dad added as a final not before turning on his comms. I looked down at the facility and couldn't help but wonder if this was a reference to the old Transformers Armada PS2 Game. I mean it kinda does when I think about it, Cybertronian objects in a research facility, Autobots and Decepticons duking it out in the cold desert of Antarctica which will happen momentarily.
Meaning I'll have to try and stop Starscream from getting the Apex Armour, but even if he does get it there is still another opportunity at a later date with the phase shifter, I hope Arcee and the others are alright. "Are we really going to wait in the freezing cold completely at the mercy of human bureaucracy?" And cue Starscream to cut me out of my train of thought. Dick.
"You forget who's still part human Starscream". I stated as I kept my eyes on the facility. Several Helicopters were then leaving the base signifying the coast is clear and we can now proceed.
"Base's clear Prime, try not to wreck the joint". Fowler said over the comm. "We'll do our best to ensure that Fowler". I said cutting the connection and we made our way down to the base. As I walked past the multiple buildings I couldn't help but think that the Armada incarnation of Starscream will burst out of one of these buildings. I know it will never happen but I guess I played that game so many times it's drilled into my head. We made our way towards the hanger where the relic was, the good news is it's intact. Bad news…
"The Relic is still encased in ice". Dad observed. "Shouldn't take long with a heated battle blade though". I said changing my right hand into the burning melee weapon.
"I knew of your questionable honors Starscream…" The voice of Dreadwing got our attention as we turned to the door we just went through to see the Decepticon in the doorway. "But aiding the Autobots?! THAT is a capital offence!" He growled.
"What?! But I left tracks for you! On purpose to rescue me from my captors!" Starscream stated in shock. "Sheesh didn't take ya long huh Screamer?" I deadpanned at him.
"Dreadwing I cannot allow you to leave here with the relic!" Dad stated as he stood in front of me, Mum, Starscream and the relic. "I know that, Prime. But I do not intend on giving you a choice". Dreadwing retorted as the two of them fired at each other once again but I shielded Mum and the relic from any shot's that could hit us. I couldn't give any shred of a shit about Starscream. Dad Tackled Dreadwing out of the Hanger and the two began to fight outside. "Stay here!" Mum said as she ran to help Dad fight off the Decepticon commander.
I then heard breaking of Ice and then turned to see Starscream with the Apex Armour. I ran at him and swung my blade but Starscream slashed me across the ribs and bashed me in the face with his cuffs sending me into a couple of crates which fell on top of me. I shook my head to get my orientation back and glanced at my wound. It was already sealing up and healing, I just needed to be careful. I then saw the armour free Starscream of his cuffs and was now fully wearing the Apex Armour.
"A Perfect fit!" He boasted as he then turned to me.
Oh shit.
Starscream grabbed me by the head and toss me outside getting the other three's attention as he walked out of the hanger. "The Apex Armour". Dad muttered in realisation, he then saw me on the ground sitting up as Mum kneeled next to me. "You dare claim that belongs to lord Megatron?!" Dreadwing exclaimed.
"And what are you going to do about it Commander?" Starscream challenged with a smirk. I got to my feet as I felt the pain in my side go away for the time being. "Ok Starscream, now you are really starting TO PISS ME OFF!" I roared as my body then shifted and my plates changed from green to white my legs and my upper body shifted and turned in several ways.
When the transformation was complete I had taken on the form of my Liger Zero. I let out an Energon shrieking roar in Starscream's direction shocking him as well as Dreadwing, but not my Parent's as much.
[Now playing-Antarctica Theme-Transformers Armada PS2 Game OST]
"Do you really think transforming into a mechanical creature is enough to scare me?" Starscream said with confidence that I was about to shatter. "We'll see". I said but Dreadwing beat me to the punch and charged at Starscream. When he struck the amour it was deflected by the sheer integrity. "Not so strong now are you?!" The Seeker boasted. "Allow me to reunite you with your twin". Starscream merely swatted Dreadwing like a fly and he turned his attention to us.
"As for you Optimus Prime! I will beat the living Spark out of you! Just so I don't have to deal with your bon trifurcating!" Starscream tossed Dad into a pile of crates and all that was left was Mum and my Zoid self. I know that my weapons won't do anything to the Apex Armour but if I can slow him down it'll be enough. "If ya want a piece of me Starscream then come at bro!" I barked before looking at Mum. "Give Dad a hand I got this". She was hesitant but trusted in me to know what I was doing and bolted for her Sparkmate.
"Quite noble aren't we Cronus?" Starscream said coyly as we circled each other as I was now in front of the hanger and Starscream was facing the entrance of said hanger. I then fired the shock cannons on my underbelly several times into his faceplate, not attempting to break it, but merely limit his vision. "I can't see! Cut it out!" He cried as he tried to cover his face with his hands but the sheer force of the guns were making him stager and walk back slowly.
Dreadwing joined the assault and fired his blaster cannon into Starscream as well. I however stopped firing and roared once more and began charging at him all the while my claws were glowing gold, as I was close enough I leapt into the air and my window of opportunity presented itself.
"STRIKE LASER CLAW!"
The claws struck the armour and making Starscream get sent back a few feet and was now down in the snow. I glanced at Dreadwing who was astonished by the Liger Zero. "Never in my existence have I ever seen a transformation like that with sheer power with my own optics". Dreadwing said with surprise apparent in his voice. 'I'm full of Surprised Dreadwing". I simply replied as we were then joined by Mum and Dad then we turned our attention to Starscream who stood up not even winded and I gotta say, the claws didn't even leave so much as a burn mark or scratch.
"We're all thinking it I'm just saying it. Solus really outdid herself making that thing". I said as a matter of fact transforming into robot mode much but I still had my Prime looking helm from my original form.
"That Tickled!" Starscream cackled. "Fools! Not only am I intelligent! I AM INVINCIBLE!"
"Yet you cannot fly". Dad called out.
"Nobody's perfect". The seeker shrugged knowing he was right.
"I know for a fact you aren't" I smirked getting under his metal skin.
"Tell me of the other three relics. Are they as powerful as my shiny new armour?" Starscream said as he admired himself with the Apex Armor. Dad Charged at him but was backhanded without effort by the Seeker. This got me and Mum mad, the guns on my back moved up and rested on my shoulders and I then aimed my smaller laser gun at him. Mum unfolded her blasters and we fired blast after blast into the Apex Armor but he was merely staggered by all our shots.
"They are hidden away precisely from the likes of you!" Dad called as he began to punch the Armour but it was futile in doing so. "He's far too powerful Prime! Fall back!" Dreadwing called in warning in which Dad headed and drove back to our side and to relative safety.
"Cowards!" Starscream called to us. "You will not escape my might!" He said before he realised something. "Wait…You four are up to something aren't you?" He stated.
"What was your first clue dumbass?" I smirked as Dreadwing pressed the button on his remote and around him were several bombs surrounding Starscream in a circle and that was at that point when Starscream knew.
He fucked up.
The bombs detonated and Starscream fell through the ice along with the Apex Armour. The four of us looked down as we saw nothing but a dark navy blue abys in which Starscream fell into. "Have a nice swim Screamer". I said to myself mostly.
[End Track]
"Now that our Alliance has served its purpose". Dreadwing began as he unsheathed his sword. I merely sighed at this. "The relic is gone Dreadwing, there's no point in fighting here anymore". I stated as the three of us retracted out battle masks and I just crossed my arms as best as I could since I'm still getting used to my Liger's form which had cannons on its arms.
"Our son is right. Starscream is gone along with the Apex Armour". Dad said stepping in bringing his sword out just in case. "Is there any need to renew out battle when the goal has been lost?"
"You and I have unfinished matters" Dreadwing snarled.
"I bore Skyquake no malice. I regret the role I played in his demise". Dad stated with his expression still calm as ever and retracted his sword. "So I will appeal to you as I once did with your twin. Turn your back on the Decepticon cause and help me end this war. For the sake for all that have fallen". Dreadwing thought it over for a moment, before placing his sword on his back. "You have save my life today". He said before turning to me and I let my arms rest to my sides. "Your power is near unimaginable for what I have witnessed, why do you fight in this war? I know you were human once". He asked me in which I was kinda shocked to hear that from Dreadwing of all bots.
"I'm still human. Just not as much as I used to be, and you say as if it were a trick question. You're on my home, and I don't take kindly to warlords. But as my father said, turn your back against Megatron, because he's only going to prolong this war. Hasn't it gone it long enough?" I stated as he looked down for a moment before looking back. "Wise words coming from the son of a Prime". He stated as he turned back to Dad. "I will terminate you the next time we meet". He said to Dad and then turned to me and Mum. "You two as well". He said before transforming and flying off into the Aurora lights.
"So be it Dreadwing". Dad Sighed.
"You can't change them all Dad". I stated as he nodded. "I'm sorry I couldn't stop Starscream from getting the Apex Armour". I apologised looking down. Dad put a hand on my shoulder and it made me look at him and Mum. "You done all that you could to prevent the relic from falling into his hands Cronus". Dad stated.
"Even though he bested you this time. You know what happens in advance don't you?" Mum asked me and in which I nodded. "Then you would know that there will be a second chance when the time presents itself". I then felt my spirits lifted back up and nodded to the both of them. Dad then eyed my wound on my ribs. "How much does it hurt?" He asked me.
"I'll be fine, I've had far worse than this, and you two would know". I smiled and in which they smiled back. "Let's hope the others have had better luck than us". I said as we then decided to make our way home.
There we go, all fixed.
Now as in regards to a question I put here a while ago, should I write a chapter for each relic race?
So I dunno when I'll get a new chapter out since Destiny 2 has been taking up my time, but I'll try and get this story to the end of Season 2. As in regards to Transformers what do you think of Transformers Cyberverse? Personally I think It's quite good but the wait for a new episode is just...yea long.
So I hope you enjoyed the little adjustments I made and be sure to leave me your thoughts on the story, a bit of feedback can go a long way.
So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!