Author's Notes:
I was originally going to reveal you all behind my true plans at the end of story, but some idiotic asshole has the nerve of accusing me for plagiarism. The nerve! I don't appreciate accusation and insults.
The last prequel of Transformers Prime IV: Guardians is actually based and referenced to both all of the first pilot episodes of Transformers Media and even the Live-Action Films excluding Prime & Cyberverse. I'm sure you all noticed of the events. I didn't want to write out the reference because I know the fans, be casual and hardcore, are smart enough to figure it out and feel nostalgic to reminisce your childhood animated series' event. It's designed to be as the tribute and honor to Transformers media. That's my explanation behind writing the story, it is time to resume with Great Battle of Earth.
Chapter 19: Battle of the Earth (II)
Chernobyl, Russia,
Using the Groundbridge Portal, Ironhide and his team have arrived at the devastation site of ruins of building, burnt and dead forest, blackish lake and so on, with chemical and radioactive waste everywhere. Professor Sumdac and the N.E.S.T. Strike Team Soldiers have worn the radioactive suits, to breathe and survive in the wasteland.
"Wow. This is bad..." Groove commented in shock and concern.
"Cozy place you've got here," Hound commented amusingly with a whistle.
Depth Charge sniffed a bit, "More like terrible this place is. I smell death here."
"Chernobyl," Professor Sumdac explained sadly, "This land used to be a very beautiful and fertilized land in Russia. But it was gone when the nuclear disaster occurred in 26 April 1986. They were performing some research and experiments on nuclear and radioactive in their building. But something went wrong, causing the meltdown on this very place. It's a good thing that people were evacuated in time."
"Ouch..." Streetwise cringed in fear, "Man. I'm sorry to hear that, Professor. Can't imagine how bad it will be if it was our home."
"Worse. Still, what caused this?" Hot Shot asked in concern.
Red Alert hummed in concern while looking at his scanner, "Probably not good. Hopefully, it's not one of our tech. I hate to imagine how badly damage it cause to this world..."
"Whatever the case, get ready for the big fight," Ironhide said firmly while readying with his cannons, "The Cons know we're here. Get ready for anything..."
Prowl nodded firmly, "Affirmative, Ironhide. Everyone, move out. And watch out for traps and ambushes. The enemy could use the terrain and surroundings to their advantage to defeat us."
"Just what we need. More damn radioactive grenades," Zimmerman complained.
Dutch sighed, "Could be worse..."
"Time's wasting, Bots and Men. Let's move out," Ironhide ordered firmly.
Ironhide's Team marched out while did their best from not touching or even caused some explosion with chemical and radioactive wastes. Ironhide was on the front, followed by Protectorbots and their Vehibot Troopers covering sides and rear, which was guarded by Hound and Depth Charge. Professor Sumdac, Dutch and Zimmerman, as well as their soldier were on the center as they protecting their scientist until they reached their destination.
After marching through the wasteland, Ironhide's Team has arrived on top of the hill. They then found a large metallic and armored factory-like fortress with a large metallic gate. It has five towers with chemical logo and consisting of four tube-like on four sides, and filled with various turrets and armored tanks. The fortress's front view was a large pond of muddy yet radioactive sand, covered by trashes and large boulders.
"Wow..." Zimmerman commented in shock and disbelief, "We're so gonna need a bigger mobile fortress for this one."
"Yeah. No kidding..." Hound agreed in concern before replaced it with another cigar, "The Cons sure are busy lately."
"Yeah. For conquering the Earth," Hot Shot commented in shock and concern, "So, what's the plan, Ironhide? Charge in and take down the fortress at once?"
"Suicide mission? I like it," Depth Charge commented amusingly and cockily.
"Wow. Hold your tailpipe, bots." Ironhide commanded firmly, "There is no way that we can take it down especially they've got some serious firepower and heavy artillery. No way we can take it down. We've gotta play smart to take the fortress down."
"And how are we gonna do that, sir?" Streetwise asked in concern.
"Don't tell me that we've gotta sneak pass those guys," Groove asked in disbelief.
"Well, you've got a better idea?" Ironhide asked in annoyance. Autobots remained silent as they have no idea. He sighed, "Either way, as soon as Depth Charge and I reach the fortress, I'll signal you guys to attack them. Keep them distracted as long as you can until you blow the tower and the rest of pillars here for good."
"Well, that sounds easy," Hot Shot commented amusingly, "All we need to do blast them up for good."
"No, it won't. In case you've forgotten, Hot Shot, this area is filled with radioactive and chemical waste. Therefore, they could use it to their advantage to destroy us." Red Alert reminded Hot Shot while whacking his head. He continued while looking at his right-hand scanner screen, "And not to mention, the intel confirmed that there're mines everywhere. And the problem is that my scanner is unable to detect them."
Prowl hummed in concern, "He's right. It's too risky for us to engage them. We have to be cautious of the situation. And avoid damaging this land as well."
"Yeesh. What's with the poet, cop?" Hound asked in annoyance.
"Merely speaking of my mind. Nothing more," Prowl said firmly, "We have to proceed carefully, not act recklessly..."
Ironhide sighed in concern, "Sorry, Prowl, but we're running out of time. I'm going in. Wait for my signal."
Ironhide and Depth Charge transformed into their alternate modes. Professor Sumdac boarded into the pickup truck. They both moved out at once. Both Autobots and their Human Allies loaded and armed with their blasters, preparing for their next fight against the enemies.
It was thanks to black colored scheme on his alternate mode, Ironhide was able to blend in due to the timeline at Russia's timeline is late evening. Depth Charge was flying while following after them from behind. They're almost reach to the entrance. The Decepticons haven't noticed them so far until...
BOOM! Ironhide and Depth Charge quickly halted their advanced as they're witnessing couple of explosion occurred across the sand. This alerted the Decepticons to fire their blasters and heavy artillery on them. Ironhide and Depth Charge quickly moved and hid behind the large debris of wall for cover.
"Damn it! They've been spotted!" Red Alert reported in concern.
Armed with his shurikens and blasters, Prowl shouted, "All units, open fire now! Covering fire!"
As ordered, both Autobots and their Human Allies armed and fired their blasters at the Decepticons and their heavy artillery, causing the latter turned and fired at them. Ironhide and his team were taking shelter from the attacks while both Autobots continued firing back at the enemies.
"How the hell happen?!" Depth Charge asked angrily.
"No idea. Something must have tripped the mines," Ironhide said in concern.
"That would be me," Sari's voice said in concern. Ironhide and his team turned and looked at the boulder. They found her emerging out from her hiding. She worn her radioactive suit as well. She waved nervously, "Hi..."
"Sari?! What are you doing here?! Why aren't you with your friends in Metroplex?!" Professor Sumdac asked in disbelief and shocked. He groaned frantically, "Sari, what were you thinking?! The battlefield is not some kind of children's playground! You could have get killed!"
Sari sighed, "Sorry, dad. But if I didn't come here in time, you guys would have been blown up!"
Professor Sumdac sighed in annoyance, "There is no excuse of what you shouldn't have done, and do what your father has told you! Now you're stuck with us! I'm more worried and scared that something bad may happen to you!"
Sari groaned, "Dad, I'm not helpless. I can handle it! I saved you guys from the mines!"
Professor Sumdac was about to argue, Depth Charge spoke, "Hate to be break your family chatting, but we've got more important things to do!"
Ironhide grunted while firing at his enemies, "Yeah, no kidding. We've gotta turn the tide now."
Ironhide took the glance at the fortress, observing and analyzing the battlefield as he was trying to find a way to escape and breakthrough the enemy line. Remembering about the mines, he gave some thoughts of how he and his team can get in.
"I might have the idea. And we need the Defensor's help, "Ironhide said firmly and calmly. He contacted through his com-link, "Prowl, I've got the idea!"
Command Center, Decepticon Fortress #3, Chernobyl, Russia,
Blackout and the Combaticons were inside the command center, witnessing the fierce battle between theirs and the Autobots. And at the same time, the engineers were working and checking on the Space Bridge Control Pillar and its others. They're almost done with it.
"The Autobots have made their move," Vortex commented amusingly, "Looks like you're right, Swindle. Especially setting and hiding couple of mines."
Swindle smirked amusingly while shrugged, "I do my best..."
Brawl cracked his fists, "Come on! I wanna start picking a fight with them now!"
"Keep your excitement in check, Brawl!" Blackout scolded Brawl angrily, "Our mission is to protect the pillars until the right time has come. We must not fail Lord Megatron."
"One way or another, guys, the Autobots will get here sooner or later," Blast-Off exclaimed cockily, "I'd say we take care of them before they finish their job."
"I'm with you, Blast-Off," Onslaught said in agreement while crossed his arms. He turned and looked at Blackout, "Blackout, we're gonna take care of them at once. Not a single of them will breach us that easily. You can count on it."
Blackout nodded, "Very well. Combaticons, hold the line. I'll take care of this mission."
"You heard him, Combaticons," Onslaught said firmly, "Settle up!"
As commanded, Combaticons transformed into their military vehicle modes before roll out to the battlefield. Blackout remained in the command center, overseeing the pillars' progress for the time to launch them into space.
Decepticon Fortress #3, Chernobyl, Russia,
Firing and shooting down their enemies, the Vehicon Troopers held the line as long as they can. The Autobots and their Human Allies were firing back. And at the same time, Prowl and Protectorbots transformed into their vehicle modes like they're preparing to roll out.
"On your signal, Prowl," Red Alert said firmly.
"Alright. It's time," Prowl said firmly, "Combine into Defensor now!"
As commanded, Protectorbots rolled out at once. They were driving and heading straight towards the Decepticon Fortress #3. And at the same time, they were dodging and evading the blasts from their enemies especially the explosive mines across the muddy sand.
Almost reaching towards their destination, they all quickly jumped up high and began the combination - Both Red Alert's Nissan Patrol Rescue SUV and Hot Shot's Police Interceptor Ford Taurus transformed into legs, Prowl's Police BMW R1200RT and Groove's Sikorsy HH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter became the large armored hands and Streetwise's Rosenbauer Panther Fire Truck formed into a large torso with head. They all combined into Defensor.
"Defensor operational!" Defensor commanded firmly.
Defensor dug and gathered most of the sand, containing couple of mines, forming them into a large ball. He roared out loud while throwing it straight at the metallic entrance. Upon making the impact against the gate, explosion occurred, destroying both the gate and some of the Vehicon Trooper guarding it. The gate and walls have formed the hole!
"Walls' been taken down!" Defensor declared firmly.
"Now's our chance!" Ironhide ordered firmly, "Charge to the fortress! Take them down!"
Hound roared wildly and happily, "You heard the bot! Let's go wild!"
The army of Autobots and Human Allies gave loud battle cries and cheers as they all charged straight to the Decepticon Fortress #3. Defensor covered and protected them by firing their blasters and even throwing the spinning rotor blades at both turrets and heavy artillery, giving his allies a chance to reach the enemy base.
Upon entering the enemy fortress's entrance, couple of soldiers got shot by heads and limbs, alerting Ironhide and his team to quickly take cover and hid behind couple of barricaded walls and metallic debris. To their shock and concerns, they found the wounded soldiers screamed in pain and agony, feeling strange dark greenish-brownish mixed colors burning and melting their metallic armors and bodies. Some of the humans screamed in pain, feeling the same substance are burning and melting their skins and limbs.
"What was that?" Zimmerman asked in concern.
Dutch noticed some of Decepticon Troopers were firing the smaller turrets at them. He shouted and pointed at them, "Look up! They're using some kind of acid weapons!"
"Wonderful! Just what we need," Hound grumbled while loading up his Gatling Gun, "The raining acids. Like the hell we need more problems!"
"Trust me, buddy! It's about to get worst!" Onslaught's voice declared. Autobots took a peek as they found Onslaught and his team emerged from the entrance. He cracked his fists, "Combaticons! Combine into Bruticus! Time to teach them the lesson of pain!"
As commanded, Combaticons transformed into their vehicles modes while combining together at once. Brawl and Swindle turned from M1 Abram Tank and Humvee into large armored legs. Vortex and Blast-Off's Sikorsy UH-60 Black Hawk Ship and Apollo 13 Space Shuttle in becoming strong armored hands. Onslaught jumped up high as he turned his ASTROS-II Multiple Launch Rocket System into a large armored torso with his head. They all combined and became Bruticus.
Bruticus roared wildly and angrily, "Bruticus! Online! Pounding time!"
And just before the front line Autobot units could do anything, they all got blasted and burnt by Bruticus's laser blasters and flamethrower. He even kicked most of them and even some of their Human Allies as well.
"What the heck is that thing?!" Sari asked fearfully.
"Bruticus! One of Decepticon Combiners!" Ironhide exclaimed in concern, "He's one tough Decepticon not to be mess with especially they've got some serious firepower!"
"Thanks for history but what's the plan?" Zimmerman asked frantically.
"I'll take care of him!" Defensor declared, "Ironhide! Depth Charge! Go! Get to the Control Pillar!"
"Got it," Ironhide nodded firmly. He turned and looked at Professor Sumdac and Sari, who were his palm. He placed them on his shoulder as they grabbed and hold on the pipes tightly. He grunted, "Hold on tight! We're going in!"
With the loud battle cry, Defensor charge and launched the punch at Bruticus, who grunted a bit before swung the punch back. Both of them began punching and kicking at each other fiercely and determinedly for couple of times.
Seeing Protectorbot Combiner was distracting and engaging the Combaticon Combiner, Ironhide and Depth Charge gave the loudest battle cry while charged straight to the entrance. The Vehicon Troopers tried to shoot or attack them, but were intercepted and prevented by Hound, Vehibot Troopers and their Human Allies, giving their allies the chance to get inside. Thus, they made it inside in time.
Both Autobots and Decepticons continued their fierce battles. Hound, Zimmerman and Dutch were leading their units against the enemy army. The heroic Autobots and their allies struggled of fighting back due to the enemy's heavy artillery and military tanks especially towers were firing back and defeated some of their soldiers. They were forced to fall back.
"We've gotta take down those towers!" Dutch exclaimed in concern.
"How?!" Zimmerman asked in concern.
Hound grunted while firing his twin blasters at couple of Vehicon Troopers. He then noticed a large armored tank fired its heavy cannon at him and his team. Luckily, they dodged down behind the large debris of wall for cover. Annoyed by the enemy artillery, it gave him some thoughts and idea.
Turned to Dutch and Zimmerman, Hound spoke, "I've got an idea. I need you two to get inside and hijack the tank. We can use that against them. Think you can handle it?"
Worried of the Decepticons within the tank, Dutch and Zimmerman, pushed their fears aside, exclaimed firmly, "We can do it!"
"Covering fire!" Hound commanded as he armed himself with Gatling Gun.
Emerging out from his hideout, Hound and his team provided the covering fire at the Decepticon Soldiers and their heavy artillery. They managed to shoot down some of enemy troops, and even make a dent on heavy artillery. But the Decepticons continued firing back at them.
Seeing Hound and the soldiers are distracting the enemies, Dutch and Zimmerman moved at once while hiding some of debris. They're approaching to the first military tank. They climbed to the top of military tank. They both tried to find a way into the tank. Zimmerman has the idea as he approached to the window screen, where he make the funny face. This caused the hatch opened. Dutch quickly threw couple of grenades inside the tank at once.
BOOM! The explosion occurred within the tank. Both Dutch and Zimmerman approached to the tank. They found both Vehicon Engineers were killed. They both swung their flags, alerting Hound to charge and get inside the tank. He turned his tank, began firing its cannon and turrets at both heavy artillery and turrets around the tower.
Defensor and Bruticus continued swinging and slamming punches at each other for few times. The Combaticon Combiner roared wildly and angrily as he slammed a powerful punch against Protectorbots Combiner's face but he recovered and slammed two punches on his face before hitting by gut. He grabbed and slammed him on the ground. Bruticus activated and fired his flamethrower and heavy turbo lasers at Defensor, forcing to move back and fire his machine guns at him. They both sustain some heavy damages from the blasts. As soon as they ran out of their weapons, they both charged and engaged the fierce brawl.
Bruticus tried to slam some couple of punches at Defensor, who blocked and deflected the attacks for long as he can. Seeing he's getting exhausting and tired from fighting, he quickly shook the attack off before slammed and rammed him off. He then gave some couple of punches. And unfortunately for him, Bruticus activated his chest and revealed some missile launchers, firing and blasting missiles at Defensor off. Armed with heavy artillery, Bruticus unleashed the barrage of turbo lasers, blasts and missiles at Defensor, who barely dodge and evade the attacks while firing his machine guns at him. At the last seconds, Defensor took out his rotor blades, throwing it in spinning straight at Bruticus, knocking him off.
Seeing the opening, Defensor charged and was about to slam some punches at Bruticus. But instead, Decepticon Combiner's missile launcher turned into a large powerful cannon, which blasted and knocked Autobot Combiner off. He got slammed to the ground, knocking five Protectorbots out.
Bruticus chuckled as he approached and prepared to finish the Protectorbots, "Time to blast them off to the sky!"
And just before he could do anything, Bruticus got hit and blasted by couple of missiles and exploded blasts. He got slammed to the ground, separating into five Combaticons. They grunted in pain, slowly recovering from the attacks. The Russian Army leading their military from east while the European led theirs from the west. They're now attacking both Vehicon Troopers and their fortress.
Hot Shot cheered, "Wow! Looks like we've got some backup!"
Red Alert nodded, "Yes. We're lucky to have more help now."
Brawl growled, "Big deal! More things for us to blow!"
"Yeah! These guys are nothing!" Vortex exclaimed amusingly.
"That won't save you!" Onslaught snarled, "The fight is far from over!"
Prowl armed himself with shurikens, "Agreed. Let's finish this!"
Both Protectorbots and Combaticons gave the loud battle cry. They all charged straight at each other. They both began their fierce brawl. Prowl and Onslaught have their fierce yet skilled and swift sword-fighting with each other. Through their vehicle modes, Hot Shot was chasing after Swindle, who was firing back at him. Streetwise and Brawl have some fierce brawling. Red Alert was sniping at Blast-Off, who was dodging and evading the attacks while firing back at him. During the air battle, Groove and Vortex were chaisng and firing each other. Both side are very fierce and etermined to win this fight.
Command Center, Decepticon Fortress #3, Chernobyl, Russia,
The Decepticon Engineers have finished making adjustment with the Space Bridge Control Pillar. They're placing both control pillar and its others in the middle of center, preparing to launch them to the space. Blackout approached to the control pillar as he was about to activate them. But instead, he got his back shot. Blackout turned on his back as he found Ironhide and Depth Charge, armed with their cannons, stood firmly before him.
Blackout growled, "I was wondering when will you show your face, Autobots..."
"Sorry for that. Your guards are rude to not let us in," Ironhide remarked sarcastically.
Cracked his fists, Depth Charge groaned, "Enough talk! Let's start fighting!"
Blackout chuckled, "I agree. Let's start. But before that." Activated his Shockwave Cannon, he fired at the control panel, damaging it. He smirked, "That way. You or your human friends won't interfere my mission. Now we can start!"
Blackout gave the loud battle cry as he fired his Shockwae Cannon at Iroinhide and Depth Charge, who barely dodge and evade the attacks. Hiding behind the control panels, they both fired back at him. He took out his large rotor blades, spinning it hard like a shield against the enemy attacks while firing at them. H swung and threw his spinning rotor blades at both of them. They got pushed back a bit. While charging his Bombard Cannon, he charged straight at them ready for fire at them. Luckily, Depth Charge transformed into his manta ray, unleashing sonic wave in blowing him away while Ironhide fired both Heavy Iron and Heavy Shotgun, knocking him off but not before he fired his Bombard Cannon at them. Three of them grunted in pain, slowly getting up from the ground. Three of them engaged another fierce battle.
While Ironhide and Depth Charge distracted and fought Blackout, Professor Sumdac and Sari ran towards the damaged control panel. They both looked shock and concern upon looking at it.
"What now?" Sari asked in concern.
"Without the control panel, I cannot deactivate the Space Bridge Pillars on both Russia and Europe. Unless..." Professor Sumdac said in concern. He turned and looked at the Space Bridge Control Pillar and its others, guarded by Vehicon Engineers. He hummed, "If we can destroy them instead, should shut down the rest! We need distraction."
BOOM! Depth Charge was thrown and knocked most of Engineers out. He roared angrily as he attacked them at once. Both Ironhide and Blackout were now battling with each other.
Sari whistled, "That clears the problem. Come on!"
Professor Sumdac and Sari approached to the Space Bridge Control Pillar as they both began working and tinkering with it.
After knocking out the engineers, Depth Charge turned and charged straight at Blackout, who was about to finish Ironhide on the ground. He got grabbed and held him back for the moment. Blackout nudged him by elbow, breaking himself free from tight grip, he turned and engaged him fiercely and wildly. He grabbed and thrown Depth Charge at Ironhide. Blackout, armed himself with both Shockwave and Bombard Cannon, preparing to finish them both. Both of them recovered from the attacks. And just before they could react, he launched the blasts at them both straight against the wall. Armed with rotor blades, Blackout prepared to finish them both.
Blackout swung and struck his blades at Ironhide and Depth Charge, who both held the attacks for the moment. They both then kicked him off at once. Depth Charge armed himself with a club while Ironhide morphed into silver armor-like. Blackout roared out wildly as he charged and swung his twin rotor blades at them. Ironhide's armor was able to withstand and endure the attack, allowing Depth Charge jumped to the front as he swung and slam his club at him. The Decepticon General roared in anger as he slammed a powerful punch at Depth Charge's face to the ground before grabbing and swinging him at Ironhide, injuring and making a dent on him a lot. He threw him at his rival to the ground. He then unleashed the barrage of Bombardment and Shockwave Cannons at them both.
Both Ironhide and Depth Charge were badly damaged from the attacks. Blackout swung and struck down his twin rotor blades on them both. They both barely hold off his attacks as the rotor blades gave them both a large scars on Depth Charge's chest and even Ironhide's left eye, making them screamed in pain. Ironhide was able to activate and fire his Missile Cannons in blasting Blackout off. And at the same time, Depth Charge used and threw his trident at chest, injuring him further. Three of them are badly injured and wounded from the firefight and weapons.
Blackout, Ironhide and Depth Charge armed themselves with their weaponized blasters. Two Autobots armed and aimed them at the Decepticon General, who did the same thing at them with his two cannons. Three of them fired them in full power, causing the chain reaction of explosion in repelling and knocking them off to the ground. Three of them groaned in pain and agony while barely and struggling to get up.
"Ironhide! Depth Charge!" Sari called out as she and Professor Sumdac waved to them at their Space Bridge Control Pillar. She shouted, "Blow the joint now!"
Professor Sumdac nodded, "It should shut down the rest of them!"
Professor Sumdac and Sari ran off and hid behind the control panel. Ironhide grabbed and fired all four of his weapons at Space Bridge Pillars. Blackout fired his cannons as well, to stop the attacks. Unfortunately for him, he managed to blasts most of them but one, which hit and destroyed the pillars. The Autobots and their allies cheered happily.
"Looks like we've won, Decepticon Punk," Ironhide commented.
Blackout smirked, "On the contrary, Ironhide, we're the ones, who won this fight. We have anticipated your intention of stopping us. So, I've ordered the Vehicon Troopers to launch them at once if the control pillars is shut down. You have lost."
And just before the Autobots could do anything, the Groundbridge Portal opened, promted Blackout to transform into his helicopter mode to fly and enter it before dispersed. Autobots and their human allies grunted in defeat and struggled to get up.
"We've been pubked..." Sari commented in disbelief.
Professor Sumdac sighed in disbelief, "Agreed. They anticipated our move..."
"Ironhide! The Decepticons have retreated to their Groundbridge Portal," Prowl's voice reported, "Please tell me that we actually stop their operation."
Ironhide grunted, "Unfortunately, Prowl, no. We only make things worst. Gotta get back I've had the feeling that Prime need all the help he can get for one frag of showdown!"
"Is that supposed to be swear?" Sari asked.
Professor Sumdac shrugged, "Can't be worse than the insensitive word for United Kingdom."
Metroplex Spacecraft Mode, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Ratchet and his team, using the Metroplex Spacecraft Mode, flying and heading straight to the Decepticon Fortress #4 on the Moon. Ratchet and his team are inside the command bridge. Ratchet and Jolt standing beside with Scattershot and Breakaway, who were piloting the spacecraft. Nosecone was navigating and handling the maintenance. Afterburner was checking and making sure that the turrets and weapons are functional and ready to fire. Crosswise was checking and looking through his computer scanner, scanning the area. Mudflap and Skids were fighting over a blaster. Chip, Rad, Alexis, Carlos and their Minicons were standing and watching the event from the control panel.
"Incredible…" Alexis commented in surprise while looking at the window screen. She sighed in relief, "I've always dreamed of going into space and land on the moon."
Sureshock smiled, "I'm glad you like it, Alexis."
"Because your name is also means 'moon'?" Rad asked playfully.
Alexis scoffed as she nudged Rad by a fist, "Very funny, Rad." She sighed, "Well, it would be fun and great for us to walk on the moon for once in a while."
"I didn't know that he name means 'moon' also," High Wire said in surprise.
Grindor shrugged, "Me neither."
"According to intel, we should be arriving at the dark side of the moon," Chip said firmly while looking at his laptop, "The fortress will be heavily guarded. We won't be getting some help from the Earth. We're on our own."
Spotting something ahead, Carlos hissed in concern, "Hate to be bearer of bad news, guys, I spotted something there!"
Everyone looked up and found a large spikier and armored yet demonically Decepticon Fortress #4 with turrets and cannons. It was surrounded by more of Decepticon Warships, Carriers and fighters.
"Primus help us…" Jolt said in shock and concern.
"Looks like we've found the fortress," Scattershot said in shock and feared, "We're so outnumbered and outmatched…"
"Indeed," Ratchet said in agreement and concern. He sighed, "For the sake of this planet and Cybetrron, we have to stop them now! Prepare for battle!"
As commanded, the Autobots prepared themselves for the next battle against the Decepticons on the Moon. They even alerted both pilots and marines geared up for the fight now.
Command Center, Decepticon Fortress #4, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Alerted by the intruder alarm, Soundwave and his colleagues turned their attention and looked at the computer screen. It revealed Metroplex Spacecraft Mode has arrived on the Moon's Orbit. It is heading towards their fortress now.
"Just what we need. The Welcome Wagon…" Clone Sentinel Prime complained angrily, "They're gonna ruin our master plans! They've gotta be stopped!"
Cyclonus nodded firmly, "Agreed. My armada will lead the assault. I will make certain that their interference ends today!"
Soundwave's screen revealed Megatron's Operation: Endgame, Space Bridge Control Pillar and its pillars, and even the Decepticon Fortress #4 itself with schematic and plans on them. This annoyed Clone Sentinel Prime a bit.
"We get it, Soundwave. No need to repeat it again," Clone Sentinel Prime grumbled, "You handle everything here. The rest of us will take them down for good. Understood?"
"Do not fail me again!" Soundwave used Megatron's recorded snarling voice at Clone Sentinel Prime.
Clone Sentinel Prime yelped before groaned in annoyance, "Seriously. Stop using the recording! It's freaking me out!"
"Remember the plan, Soundwave. Use Zarak as the last resort," Cyclonus said firmly.
Soundwave nodded firmly with recorded voice, "Affirmative…"
Clone Sentinel Prime and Cyclonus's Unit left the Command Center, heading straight to the battlefield. Soundwave launched Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage and Laserbeak out from his chest. They all stood firmly before him. His screen glowed in dark crimson with his own voice. And at the same time, he began working and making final adjustment to the Space Bridge Control Pillar.
"Decepticons, mobilize…" Soundwave commanded, "It is time…"
Decepticon Fortress #4, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Cyclonus, Cyberwarp, Skyjack, Riotgear and Treadshock emerged out from the entrance of the fortress. They're standing before the army of Vehicon Troopers. All of them are armed and readied for their next battle.
Unsheathed his long spear from his back, Cyclonus raised it up high while gave the loud battle cry, prompting the rest of his team and Vehicon Troopers gave the loud battle cry. Cyclonus led the army of Decepticon Troopers t charge straight towards the Metroplex Spacecraft Mode. Clone Sentinel Prime is leading the Decepticon Fleet and Fighters to engage the enemies.
Within the Metroplex Spacecraft Mode's hangar bay, Technobots and the rest of the Vehibot Troopers are now on the Moon's ground. All of them prepared to fight and engage the enemies.
"Alright, this is it," Scattershot said firmly. He turned to his teammates, "Ready to rock this Moon?"
"Yeah!" Technobots and Vehibot Troopers cheered wildly and proudly.
Scattershot smirked, "Alright! Let's show those Cons what we're made of! Take them down!"
As commanded, Technobots and the army of Autobots charged straight to the battlefield, where they make the fierce clash and battle with Cyclonus and the Vehicon Troopers. Technobots and Cyclonus's Armada engaged the fierce duel. Metroplex Spacecraft Mode was flying straight to the middle of Decepticon Fleet, where it has unleashed the barrage of laser beams and missiles upon them.
Both Vehibot Troopers and Vehicon Troopers battled and engaged in their fierce crossfire and combats. They even used their own heavy artillery in shooting down on each other.
Technobots and Cyclonus's Armada are having a fierce duel. Scattershot was shooting and blasting his laser beams and missiles at Cyclonus, who blocked and deflected the attacks while trying to cut him down as well. Taking cover behind the rocks, Nosecone and Cyberwarp were firing and blasting their blasters at each other. Breakaway and Skyjack, in their jet mode, were flying and shooting down at each other fiercely and determinedly. Afterburner roared as he charged and engaged Riotgear in fierce combat. Treadshock was chasing and firing the blasts and missiles at Crosswise, who dodge and evade the attacks while firing back at him.
Technobots and Cyclonus's Armada fought fiercely against each other determinedly and fiercely for few rounds. Both sides have suffered heavy casualties and damages until they halted from the battle. Two teams retreated and regrouped into a team. They're facing at each other, preparing for the fight.
"For a group of mere intelligent and weak scientists, you're all truly formidable warriors," Cyclonus commented dryly and firmly, "You all are indeed worthy warriors to Quintus Prime."
"Thanks, I think," Scattershot said uneasily and concern, "For some ruthless and strong warrior like you guys, you guys never hold back. Galvatron really did some crazy works on you guys well."
Cyclonus scoffed, "You have no idea. Galvatron has personally recruited and trained me to be the best and strongest. I am proud to my training and achievement! And I'm even more proud to be part of the empire! An order to restore our rights and powers to Cybertron! And to show the world that Cybertronian are the most advance and powerful civilization of all!"
"Well, that is gotta be exaggerating thing I ever heard of," Scattershot commented sarcastically. He scoffed a bit, "but who cares. As Autobots, we fight and defend lives and worlds, not conquering them!"
"You claimed us to be 'conquerors', but I believed that we're 'the saviors and defenders."
"Saviors and Conquerors don't mix well."
"Enough talk! It is time to end this! I will not let you destroy Lord Megatron's ambition! We are almost there!" Cyclonus declared firmly, "Armadicons, united! Galvatronus shall rise!"
As commanded, Cyclonus and his team of Armadicons transformed into their vehicle modes. They all formed and combined together such as Riotgear and Treadshock's Hummer H2 SUVs formed into armored legs, Skyjet and Cyberwarp's USAF A-10 Thunderbolt-II became the armored hands and Cyclonus's Russia Su-57 Stealth Fighter formed into armored torso with his head. They all combined and formed together into Galvatronus.
Galvatronus roared, "Galvatronus has risen!"
"That supposed to scare us? Think again!" Scattershot said confidently, "Technobots, let's transformed and fuse!"
Technobots transformed into their vehicle modes and began the combination. Scattershot's S-125 Neva/Pechora Truck formed into torso with a scientific helmet-like with visor, Breakaway's Lockhead SR-17A Blackbird and Afterburner's Suzuki Katana transformed into strong armored hands, and both Nosecone and Crosswire turned their PortaDrill TLS 471 Drill Rig and Porsche Car into strong legs. They combined and fused into one. They became…
"COMPUTRON!" Computron declared, "Status update: Operational. Mission to Perform: Engaging the Galvatronus! Skills acquire: Mental Analysis and Combat Skills engage! Compute now!"
Galvatronus growled, "You talk too much!"
Armed with his long armored spear-like weapon, Galvatronus charged and attacked Computron, who activated and use his Force-Field Barrier to block and deflect the attacks. Armed with his long sword, Computron charged and engaged Galvatronus as both of them fought fiercely and determinedly with their swordfighting skills!
Computron and Galvatronus continued swinging and striking their sword and spear at each other wildly and determinedly for few rounds. As the Armadicon Combiner slammed and slammed his spear at the Technobot Combiner, the latter dodged down to evade the attacks before swung and struck his guts, and then kicked him off. Opening his chest's armor into two, he then fired and unleashed powerful laser beam at Galvatronus, who summoned and blocked the armored shield to withstand the attack for the moment. And at the same time, he pushed the blasts while moving straight at his enemy. Upon reaching his target, Galvatronus swung and slammed his punch at Computron, who moved back a bit while shaking his head for recovery.
Through his point-of-view, Computron was scanning, analyzing and planning the attacks on the surroundings especially Galvatronus. After analyzing the situation, the small box appeared on his right side of view, listing down the possibility to respond the attack. Galvatronus swung and slam his punches at Computron, who summoned the force-field barrier on his wrists to block and deflect the attacks for few times. The Decepticon Combiner then kicked him off before slammed him to the ground, where he engaged and launched multiple punches against him. The Autobot Combiner struggled to block and endure the attacks for as long as he can.
While Galavtronus continued attacking Computron, the latter launched and fired Breakaway in Jet Mode out as he fired and launched couple of missiles on the enemy. He even launched both Nosecone and Crosswise out in knocking and tripping his enemy Combiner down. Using both Scattershot's missiles and Afterburner's laser beams, Computron blasted Galvatronus out. Breakaway, Crosswise and Nosecone regrouped and recombined with Computron.
Feeling pain on his back, Galvatronus grunted and struggled to get up. He growled, "Admittedly, you're quite the warrior."
"Statement: Preferred to be considered as the Scientist and Technician, not warrior," Computron corrected firmly while armed with his sword and blaster, "Statement: Must proceed to win and defeat the Decepticon! Protect the Earth!"
Galvatronus chuckled amusingly, "We shall see!"
Galvatronus roared wildly and angrily as he charged and engaged Computron, who retaliated and fought back.
Command Bridge, Metroplex Spacecraft Mode, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Within Metroplex Spacecraft Mode, the Vehibot Troopers have boarded and used the turrets, firing both laser blasts and missiles at the Decepticon Fleet and its fighters. Inside the command bridge; Ratchet, Jolt, Mudflap, Skids, Chip, the children and Minicons were witnessing the fierce battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. They're no close to the Decepticon Fortress #4.
"Damn it! The Decepticon Fortress is just ahead!" Mudflap snapped in concern.
Skids nodded fearfully, "Yeah! We'll never gonna make it!"
"We have to get there," Chip insisted in concern while typing on his computer, "Coz if we don't do it, then both of our worlds will be destroyed! Or worse!"
Jolt turned and looked at Ratchet. He found his mentor's giving serious and determined looks. He knew what he was thinking.
"Ratchet, are you sure?" Jolt asked in concern.
Ratchet sighed, "We're out of option and time. We must do it."
"Do what?" Both children and Minicons asked in concern.
Ratchet sighed as he approached and taken a seat. He pushed some buttons on the chair for the moment. Suddenly, the reddish handler emerged out from the chair's right handler.
"Metroplex, we need you again," Ratchet muttered a bit. He sighed before giving his firm and serious looks, "Metroplex, wake up!"
Ratchet pulled down the handler. The alarm blared out loudly and wildly, causing the whole room in red color, along with 'warning' message across the screens. This shocked and alerted Chip and the children as well.
"Initiating Protocol Transformation now! Metroplex has awaken!"
"Wait! What?!" Chip and the teenagers asked in shock and disbelief!
"This is no ordinary ship," Ratchet explained humbly and calmly, "In fact, the ship and his original alternate mode – fortress mode are actually his alternates."
"You mean to tell us that he's a real Transformer?!" Carlos asked in disbelief.
Ratchet nodded in confirmation. Rad whistled, "I don't believe it. This gotta be the weirdest thing has ever happened to us."
"More weirder than being rescued by some Mummy Alien Guy from last three months?" Alexis asked in disbelief.
Rad shrugged, "I thought dealing with some eating green mole man is weirder."
Decepticon Fortress #4, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
While battling the Decepticon Fleet, Metroplex Spacecraft Mode began the transformation at once. He has transformed into a large Titan. He slowly descended and landed on the ground hard.
"Metroplex awaken!" Metroplex declared, "Engage the enemies! Must destroy the fortress!"
Metroplex marched out at once, heading straight to Decepticon Fortress #4 now. And at the same time, his Auto-Turrets and Gunners fired and shooting down most of Decepticon Warships and fighters, as well as the ground units. He even swung his hands in knocking and pushing them off, as well as kicking the ground units off.
While piloting his ship, Clone Sentinel Prime snarled upon glaring at Metroplex, "Damn it! Soundwave! Get Zarak now! Wake him up!" He didn't receive any response from him. He groaned in frustration, "Never ever trust the silent type!"
BOOM! To his shock and surprise, Clone Sentinel Prime looked out, where he found the Decepticon Fortress began the transformation. He then slowly getting and standing up from the ground. He revealed himself to be another dark purple-greenish colored yet armored Titan, armed with giant claws and has blackish armored helmet with giant horns and reddish visor. He roared out wildly and angrily.
"I. Am. Zarak." Zarak cried out.
Clone Sentinel Prime sighed, "I take it back. Good to have the silent one…"
Command Bridge, Metroplex, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Ratchet and his team, shocked and disbelief, were looking at the Decepticon Fortress or known as the Decepticon Titan – Zarak.
"Oh boy…" Mudflap and Skids remarked in shock.
"No kidding," Jolt said in concern, "Did you know that?"
Ratchet shook his head, "I'm afraid not. But since I suspect that Soundwave's working on the Space Bridge Control Pillar, we have to destroy the fortress before he could achieve it! Metroplex, engage them at once!"
Moon, Earth's Orbit,
"Understood!" Metroplex exclaimed firmly.
Zarak roared, "Die, Autobot Titan!"
Metroplex and Zarak gave out their loud battle cry as they both charged and engaged the fierce brawl at once. Both of them fiercely and determinedly punching at each other, and even blocking and deflecting the attacks as well for couple of times. Both of them then swung and slammed their punches at each other's faces, causing them to back off at once.
Activated and armed with both turrets and missiles, Metroplex and Zarak fired their arsenals upon each other. They both suffered heavy casualties and shots by the attacks. They grunted in pain while shaking their heads. They roared wildly and angrily as they charged and rammed at their opponent while punching and kicking each other for couple of times.
Though both Autobots and Decepticon did not get harm or killed within the Titans, they can feel the shake and blasts damaging them. They did their best to hold on as long as they can until the enemy fall. Their troops did their best in firing their turrets at each other, and even the Titans, hoping that either of them will fall.
Metroplex and Zarak continued slamming and thrusting punches at each other wildly and angrily, and even kicking at each other. Their bodies slowly formed some dents, burnt marks and even some cuts on them. Eventually, they grow tired and exhausted from their fierce brawl. And unfortunately for the Autobots, they're running out of time due to the Decepticons are about to launch the Space Bridge Pillars especially about to activate the control pillar as well.
"Metroplex! We're running out of time! We have to end it quick!" Ratchet's voice exclaimed in concern.
Metroplex grunted a bit of pain, "Understood! Must complete mission!"
Zarak chuckled amusingly and darkly, "You're welcome to try!"
Zarak chuckled amusingly as he swung and thrust his punch at Metroplex, who quickly blocked and held the attack for the moment. He then gave a headbutt on his enemy's head, before kicked and tripped him to the ground hard. And just before he could finish him off, Zarak roared angrily as he unleashed the barrage of missiles, damaging and wounding him further. He even launched a powerful punch at his face, pushing him back. The Decepticon Titan continued pouring more of blasts and missiles launching on the Autobot Titan, who's receiving more damages to his body and did his best to cover and barricaded him against the attack as long as he can.
As soon as Zarak was close to Metroplex, the latter gave a loud battle cry as he thrust his strongest punch through the latter's chest, damaging and destroying his spark chamber. Zarak groaned and moaned painfully as his eyes slowly flickered and slowly shutting down.
"Target eliminated!" Metroplex declared, "Destroying the fortress! Destroy the pillars now!"
And just before Metroplex could do anything, Zarak's spark chamber slowly turned and transformed into a large detonator-like. It began the beeping noise loudly, alerting both him and his allies. And at the same time, the Groundbridge Portal appeared in front of Zarak. This alerted the army of Decepticons to abandon the battlefield and headed straight to the portal. Soundwave and his units have abandoned and left the Decepticon Titan as they're heading straight to the portal.
Clone Sentinel Prime was the last one to leave. He then made announcement, "You've think you won? Think again! You're the one, who lose this fight! It's over!"
Clone Sentinel Prime made his escape into the portal before it closed down and dispersed. And now, the Autobots turned and faced at the greater dangerous situation they're facing now.
"Warning! The detonation is imminent! Results: Destruction of Moon, and its debris will form and create the meteor showers. The attack would result devastation on Earth!" Computron exclaimed in concern.
"Wait! What does that mean?" Rad's voice asked.
"What!? No! We can't let that happen!" Chip's voice exclaimed in concern, "We need to disable it now!"
"I agree! And how are we gonna do that?!" Carlos's voice asked.
"Blow it up?" Mudflap's voice asked playfully.
Skid's voice chuckled dumbly, "That's good one! That would save the world!"
"No! That would still destroy the moon!" High Wire's voice said in concern.
Grindor's voice asked in concern, "How the heck we stop it? We don't have enough time to disable it!"
"We have to try!" Sureshock's voice insisted.
"I don't wanna die now!" Wheelie's and Brains' voice screamed in fear.
Alexis's Voice screamed, "If we don't do this, then who will?!"
After thinking of what they were talking about, Metroplex approached and held Zarak on his arms. He spoke firmly, "I will do it. I will take him away from this planet as far as I go! The detonation will ignite at the distance."
"What about you?" Rad's Voice asked in concern, "You could die with him!"
"Rad's right. If you take with him to another planet or deep in space like black hole, you could get killed if you don't get out of there!" Alexis's voice shouted in concern.
"If this is my destiny, then so be it," Metroplex's voice said firmly.
Ark, Moon, Earth's Orbit,
Ratchet and his team got teleported out and appeared in Ark's Command Bridge. They were all shocked and confused. And just before they could do anything, they found their ship has automatically turned on and launched out from the hangar bay. It wasn't just them, more of Autobot Gunships have been launched out as well.
Ratchet and Jolt managed to get the Ark under control. They and the rest of their teams witnessed Metroplex was holding deceased Zarak with the detonation countdown. He looked up as if preparing to launch into the sky.
"Metroplex! Don't do this!" Ratchet insisted in concern, "You can't do this!"
"Goodbye, my friends…" Metroplex said humbly.
And just before anyone could do anything; Metroplex, still carrying Zarak on his arms, has activated his jet booster on his feet as he began launching and flying straight out of the orbit. Despite protesting and pleading, the Autobots can only watch the Autobot Titan flying deep into far and dark space. And the next thing they knew, they found the largest explosion ignited in front of them.
The Autobots and their Human Allies have shown disbelief, shocked and saddened looks of what they just saw. They all saluted firmly and humbly yo their fallen hero. Metroplex has died, trying to save the Earth.
"That guy is our hero…" Carlos commented in sad tone.
Ratchet sighed, "He is. Optimus make the right decision to awaken him. He saved both Cybertronian and Humans…"
Alerted by the alarm, Jolt turned and looked at computer screen, "Ratchet, something's happening! I'm detecting multiple signals around the moon!"
BOOM! Ratchet and his team looked up through the window screen, where they're witnessing thousands and more of Space Bridge Pillars launching into the space now. And it's not just them, more of them came from Earth's atmosphere.
"My god…" Chip said in disbelief, "Even without the control pillar, they can launch manually?"
Ratchet hissed in concern, "I fear that the Control Pillar on the targeted area is nothing but mere decoys. The real one is…" He gasped in shock and concern, "Oh no..."
To Be Continued…
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