Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm
Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers.
Author's Note: By the way, Black Nitro Convoy was a limited addition toyline product in Japan for the Galaxy Force series, whose bio stated that he was created in a similar matter as Dark Ligerjack.
Chapter 54
No one even had time to blink before Black Nitro Convoy lunged forward, slamming his fist into Nitro Convoy's midsection and knocking the Sector Leader backwards. Override, who had fallen next to the guardrail, saw her twin fall and pulled out her blaster. But in spite of her fast draw, Black Nitro Convoy was faster. His blaster was out first as he fired three times.
The twin blasts of his first shot hit Override's optics, causing her head to snap backward as pain lanced through her processor.
Black Nitro Convoy's second shot hit her exposed neck.
The third hit her square in the chest, knocking her over the guardrail.
Exiguiser leapt forward as he saw her fall over the edge, only to be stopped by Black Nitro Convoy's rapid fire. A brawl began, and Rodimus Convoy instinctively got in front of Emission and Lori, intending to protect them. Armbullet ran in from the side, tackling him out of the way.
Chromia saw it and took the advantage, sending an electrical charge strait towards the Humans.
Somehow, Emission knew what to do. Putting herself in harms way, she let the power she felt earlier when she was enraged flow through her. Eyes glowing blue, and with her body radiating orange energy, fire spewed from her outstretched hands, dispersing Chromia's attack.
Rodimus clubbed Armbullet over the head and tossed the Destron out of the way, where Exiguiser could use him for target practice. "That's quite impressive, Emission," he said.
"Thanks," she replied, blushing slightly.
"Where's Gasket?" Nitro Convoy yelled, ducking as Chromia and Galaxy Convoy exchanged blasts again. He was so preoccupied with trying to locate the small Speedian Destron, that he didn't know that Black Nitro Convoy was behind him until his clone tackled him from behind. They wrestled for a while, and then Black Nitro Convoy threw the Sector Leader forward, stepping back with something red and gold.
Nitro Convoy only got a brief glance before Black Nitro Convoy transformed and drove off. "Shit!" he yelled. "That bastard grabbed Planet Force!"
"What?" Galaxy Convoy yelled, distracted. Chromia's fist smashed into his jaw as a result.
Rodimus Convoy transformed into his vehicle form opened the cockpit, "Lori, get in! We're chasing him. Emission, locate Override and see if she's okay."
Emission nodded and ran towards a bridge support so she could climb down to ground level. Lori had no sooner jumped into Rodimus Convoy's cockpit and pulled the harness down then the cockpit sealed. Tires squealing, they sped off after Black Nitro Convoy.
"Why do you need me with you?" Lori asked.
"I need you to watch my schematics, just like I did for Exiguiser during his last race for Planet Force," Rodimus answered.
"Okay," Lori said as the screens lit up with the appropriate information. "Just don't need me to cross your wires."
"I doubt I'll need that, but I need to drive as fast as possible, so there will be G-forces to deal with," Rodimus warned.
Lori could already feel the G-forces of his acceleration rippling at her skin. "I'm a pilot," she reassured. "I can stand G-forces. Just concentrate on catching Black Nitro Convoy."
"He's right in front of us," Rodimus said, shifting gears. The gap between them and the black Destron slowly shrank.
"Just out of curiosity, what are you going to do when you catch him?" Lori asked, feeling the tug of the G-forces. But it didn't bother her, and she continued to concentrate on keeping Rodimus Convoy's energy speed and acceleration at maximum.
"You'll see," he replied.
Black Nitro Convoy was amused. Didn't they realize that he had no intention of fleeing the planet with it? He couldn't take Planet Force into Fire Space, nor did he need to. So long as Planet Force was in his possession, he could absorb power from it for Master Galvatron. He was an extention of Master Galvatron's spark, a perfect warrior.
However, they were following quite close, and he could see Rodimus Convoy's missile launchers. He decided it would be wise to go faster, and not risk being shot. Laughing to himself, he activated his nitro jets.
"Shit!" Rodimus cursed as Black Nitro Convoy began to pull away. He needed to be closer for his plan to work. "Lori, can you give me any more power?"
"You don't have anymore," she replied. "I've transferred all the power possible to your engine." She sighed and leaned back, positioning herself to lessen the effect of the G-forces. "There's only one way to catch him, Rodimus; use Force Chip."
"But Lori, the G-forces…"
"Forget the damn G-forces!" she yelled. "I can take the strain! There are more important things than my comfort!"
I never expected to hear her say that, Rodimus thought to himself. It wasn't that Lori was selfish, she just never vocally said things like that. "Lori, say it with me. Let's go together."
She nodded, "Ready."
"FORCE CHIP! IGNITION!" they yelled together. "CYCLONE TURBINE!"
Lori grunted as the strain on her body doubled. Rodimus Convoy shot forward, coming up right beside Black Nitro Convoy.
I can do this! he thought to himself. I can do this! "I can do it!"
Lori was about to ask what he was going to do when Rodimus Convoy's energy readings went spiked and went haywire. Blue light enveloped all three.
Suddenly, the road was gone, and they were headed strait for the side of a cliff. Rodimus switched to jet mode and pulled up, scraping the side as he slowed down. Black Nitro Convoy was not anywhere near as lucky, and ran strait into the wall of rock. Rodimus had used the Destron's speed against him, and Black Nitro Convoy was out cold.
Rodimus landed, letting Lori get out before transforming and collapsing on all fours. He had never felt this tired before. Then again, considering what he had just done, that was no surprise.
Lori looked up at him, panting; relieved that her body was no longer under the stress it had been earlier. "What did you do?"
"I warped," Rodimus answered, also gasping for breath.
"You can warp!" Lori said surprised; not a question.
"I suspected I could for a while, but I've never tried it until now," Rodimus explained. He did a quick scan of Lori and himself. "Don't worry, we came through in one piece." He stumbled over to Black Nitro Convoy's unconscious form and relieved the Destron of Speedia's Planet Force. "Soushireikan," he radioed, "Planet Force has been recovered."
"Good," Galaxy Convoy replied. "The Destrons have just retreated, and Emission has located Override. Meet us back at the hospital."
"Yes, sir."
