Chapter 2: Friendship

At the abandoned factory, Ransack and his rogue racers encountered Barricade and his Decepticon Squad, who have come to offer them a help to achieve their objective. Most of rogue racers including Ransack were suspicious and weary of their 'offer'.

"I don't know who you are or what you are," Ransack snarled a bit as he readied with his fist, "But Ransack doesn't take any stupid offer from someone like you! He handle the situation by himself! So, get the hell outta my turf, son of rustbucket!"

Ransack screamed in anger as he charged while slammed his fist at Barricade, who grabbed and held it for the moment. He then slammed his punch at the rogue racer leader's face to the ground. And just before Ransack could react, Barricade slammed his feet on his face to the ground hard.

"Had enough, Ransack?" Barricade asked dryly.

Ransack grunted in pain, "Yeah. Get it off me, will ya?"

Barricade moved his feet aside. He turned and looked at the rest of rogue racers as he's making an announcement about his offer to them.

"Are you tired being losers? Are you tired being treated as outcast? And more importantly, are you tired of not getting what you want?" Barricade demanded firmly. Ransack and his Rogue Racers nodded in agreement. He narrowed his angry eyes, "Then, join us. Join the cause of Decepticons' Cause. You will not only become just part of the army, but also will have power you could never imagine! Bring victory to our cause, and you will be rewarded and your dream will come true! The enemies will fall before you! All Hail to Megatron! That's my promise!"

Rogue Racers were in shock and surprised by Barricade's speech. However, both Ransack and Crumplezone were unimpressed with it.

"Boring!" Ransack and Crumplezone exclaimed in bored tone.

"Allow me to join!" Motormaster exclaimed firmly. Everyone was in shock and surprised. He narrowed his firmed eyes, "I want power. Something that no one will disrespect me and my team again! I want to remind them that we will not show mercy again! I will destroy anyone that stand in our way!"

"If boss's going, I'm in!" Dragstrip supported.

"I agreed!" Slashmark agreed.

"As long as I get something to shoot and blast, I'll be joining," Heatseeker said happily.

Wildbreak yelped and quivered in fear, "Well, as long as no one tried to bully me."

"You intrigued me, Barricade." Shatter said calmly, "I would like to see what kind of power yoru leader possessed."

"I'm going too!" Dropkick agreed.

Stinger chuckled evilly, "As long as I get my revenge on that bug."

More and more of rogue races stood up and joined the Decepticons' cause, both Ransack and Crumplezone were annoyed and frustrated as they have no choice but to join the cause.

Barricade smirked darkly, "Good answer. Right now, you all need some upgrade..."

While Cogman and Kup headed back to a large Capital City for setting up the celebration and feast, Override and her two teammates were giving Bumblebee's Team a tour across the city by driving to downtown via street, using highway across the upper level cities and even gone through slippery route to underground cities. The Autobots were amazed and surprised by Planet Velocitron's tour.

However, Override and her team were driving very fast and crazily when taking various routes to various city. Most of other Velocitronians didn't mind or even care about it. Autobots did their best to follow and catch up with them, but they have to be careful and alert when come across to innocents and bystanders were involved of walking across the streets or doing their own business. And it wasn't easy for them.

"Hey, Override!" Jazz called. Override and her team were still driving. He continued, "Would you mind slow it down?!"

"Yeah! There're civilians around here, you know?" Sideswipe asked in concern.

"Slow down?! Slow down?! Are you kidding me?!" Rodimus asked amusingly while turned and looked at the Autobots. He laughed out loud, "In Velocitron, we don't drive slow! We drive fast!"

"Si! Don't worry about those bots," Mirage said amusingly as he charged and jumped over the ramp, where the Velocitronian Labors were loading up the Energon Cubes onto a large transport. Spotting him coming down, they moved aside at once. After landing on the ground, he then drove off at once. The labors resumed their works. He scoffed, "They can take care of it."

"Good call, boys! That's how we do it in Planet Velocitron!" Override exclaimed happily.

Crosshairs groaned in annoyance, "You guys are crazy! Really crazy, you know?!"

"I'm with my buddies for this one," Bumblebee beeped in concern, "As much as I loved racing, I don't like injuring some bots around here. They could get some accidents, you know."

"You worried too much, Bee. We can handle the danger," Rodimus said confidently.

Mirage scoffed, "Agreed, amico! Nothing can scare us that easily."

Override laughed happily, "That's the spirit. Don't worry too much about the danger. Just enjoy the tour and groove with the flow, dude."

"Not cool, dude! That's my catchphrase!" Jazz exclaimed angrily before sighed, "But as much as we would love to race very fast, we rather do something slow to avoid the accident and danger for the bots' sake."

Override scoffed, "As if!"

"Hey, come on, babe. Don't do this on us, you know," Sideswipe pleaded happily. He drove close to Override. She looked suspiciously and annoyingly to huff. He cleared his throat, "Sorry, milady. But c'mon, we're still new here. We're not Velocitronians. We maybe good at racing especially driving very fast, but we don't take risk when there're bots around except the war. So, it might take some time for us to get use to it."

Override sighed in disappointment, "I supposed so." She blinked her headlights happily, "And to be honest, I think I'll try to slow down and get to know about you, handsome."

"Wow. Really?" Sideswipe asked in surprise, making his headlights lighted in red. He cleared his throat, "I mean. I'd be honor, Override. I also like to get to know more about you, other than racing."

Override scoffed, "Of course. After all, we're friends."

Sideswipe blushed a bit, "Right... Friends..."

"Falling for that femme?" Jazz asked amusingly.

Bumblebee beeped in laughing tone, "Yup. Sideswipe liked Override so much.

"No denying it," Crosshairs agreed, "Assuming she doesn't try to get us killed during the tour."

Override and her team continued giving the tour to the Autobots across the Speedia Capital City to see and learn more about the planet.

They traveled down the Speedia's Capital City and downtown , where they see how peaceful and quiet Velocitronians are with their usual business and daily lives like how normal bots do, even though there were many racing cars and motorcycles speeding wildly and happily. Nevertheless, everyone in Speedia's Capital City got along well with each other.

Two teams came across to a tall yet long highway or rollercoaster-like tracks, which led them to the upper level of shinny compound and facility called 'High-Tracks'. It was where Velocitronians trained, performed and showed off some of their dangerous yet tricky and amazingly performance and tricks during training, competition and even overcoming their fears and insecurities. Autobots were in shocked and surprised by the event.

Override and her team led the Autobots straight to the underground - Underworld. Like High-Tracks Facility, the Velocitronins used it as training and racing wildly and crazily. Unlike High-Tracks and Speedia's Capital City, the place served as the banishment place for losers and traitors including Ransack and his gang for treason and cheats against the Velocitron. It's has no rules and performed illegal tactics and tricks devastating and destroying everything to win the race or kill their competitors. Autobots weren't easy with it.

Autobots were amazed and surprised. They learned that Velocitron is more than just racing or even showing off their talents and skills. It's about being humble, honorable and compassion to other racers, be winners or losers, as well as entertaining the spectators and make them happy. They have high hope that Override and her Throttlebots will become their allies, and hopefully one day, they will fight together as one to overcome the obstacles as a team.

At the Underworld's Basement, the Decepticons have personally trained and upgraded Ransack and his Rogue Racers to be at their best. However, the Decepticons found the Rogue Racers to be sloppy, undisciplined and slack Velocitronians when it comes to combat training and even using blasters to shoot their targets. This has forced Barricade and his team personally make sure that Rogue Racers have put a lot of effort into combat.

Bonecrusher trained the Rogue Racers through combat battles, and he is very rough and fierce with his training. Mohawk sinisterly and psychotically taught them about stealth and assassination, which scared most of Rogue Racers a lot. Barricade and Breakdown taught them about using the weapons and blasters to fight the enemies off.

Most of Rogue Racers including Shatter, Dropkick, Stinger and Stunticons have improved their combat skills and shooting well. However, Ransack and Crumplezone have not made any progress as they were slacking and lazying around while complaining about the training.

By nightfall, Barricade and his team met up in their private chamber. They were holding the meeting about recruiting the Rogue Racers and leaving Velocitron.

"I'm telling you, guys. These racers are a joke!" Bonecrusher snapped angrily, "Why the scrap should we waste our time with those fools?!"

Breakdown hummed in concern, "Big guy got the point, boss. I mean these racers are losers. And they're not much of fighters and shooters, you know."

"Maybe... Maybe not," Mohawk said amusingly and slyly, "I liked that tall femme! She's sexy and cruel Velocitronian we ever had. And not to mention, her partners especially that big guy are awesome too. I like them!"

"Exactly, Mohawk," Barricade agreed firmly, "All of them have great potential to be part of Decepticons. We've seen what they're capable of. And we're not gonna let them waste their talents for this ridiculous race. They should join our cause now!"

"Bah! I said they stay out of a way! We don't need them!" Bonecrusher snapped angrily and annoyingly, "As far as I can see, they're still pathetic and worthless losers like Ransack and Crumplezone! They're not worth it!"

"Oh, I bet the differ, boys." The gentle yet firm and loud voice spoke. Barricade and his team turned and looked behind, where they found Motormaster and Shatter entered the scene. He continued, "I assure you one thing, my friend. My team and I are worthy to join the Decepticon's cause."

"As am I and my partners," Shatter added in calmly, "We have some thoughts about our 'cause'."

"Are you backing out from it?" Breakdown demanded suspiciously.

Bonecrusher snarled, "I knew it. You and your partners are pathetic."

"On the contrary, Bonecrusher. We wish to understand more about your cause," Shatter said calmly, "What is your true goal? I doubt that you're here to help us win the race."

Motormaster nodded firmly, "Indeed. There must be a reason why you're here. You didn't just came here to recruit us, didn't you?"

"Impressive. You got me," Barricade said calmly, "We, Decepticons, have great desire to bring order and unification to all Cybertronians and its colonies under one banner. And that is our true lord and master of Decepticons - Megatron. However, our latest mission was to reach the backwater planet, where we can built not only military base, but also a new world for our kind to settle. But due to the interference by Autobots, we were separated from our ship and landed here."

"Those guys that you fought that afternoon?" Breakdown asked amusingly, "They'd be the one."

"I see. So, these Autobots... They're the cause of War of Cybertron?" Shatter asked curiously.

"Yup, there'd be them," Mohawk said playfully and sinisterly, "They start the war. Acted like they own everything."

"Well, not this planet! Not under my watch," Motormaster snarled as he clenched his fists, "As long as I stand and breathe, I will tear all Autobots apart! I will not let them take this planet, without the fight! After all, I am its King!"

Breakdown scoffed a bit, "Funny. I thought Ransack is your leader."

Motormaster scoffed, "Ransack may have founded this team, but I have done the most of dirty work! It was me, who has lead the team to deal with fools like Throttlebots! It was me, who planned the tactics and tricks to win the race! And it was me, who deserved to be the king and leader of my group, not him!"

Shatter nodded firmly, "Motormaster spoke the truth. Most of the plans was his idea but Ransack changed it for getting attention and winning. That often cause us a lot of defeats."

"Intriguing..." Barricade said calmly.

Bonecrusher scoffed, "I hate to admit it, but that was awesome. You two and the rest of your teams are definitely worthy to be the Decepticons."

"Yup, I'm with Bonecrusher," Barricade said calmly, "We would like to have you and your teams to join the Decepticons for real. Join us for exodus to the backwater planet. At that planet, you will have your own reward. I can help you get rid of Ransack and his loyalists, making sure he doesn't take your credits again. I can promise you for that."

Motormaster and Shatter looked at each other while giving some thoughts of what he has said. They both smirked darkly and amusingly.

"Stunticons are yours," Motormaster said firmly.

Shatter nodded firmly, "We're in, Barricade."

Barricade smirked amusingly, "Good. And before that, we want to give you something special." Breakdown and Mohawk opened the case while revealing strange devices - left side is black-red energized orb and darker blue cube-like. He continued, "Consider it as your initiation to our forces, and also your new upgrades. You will like it."

Shatter and Motormaster looked surprise while looking at the cases. As they held their hands close to the cases, they felt something shocking and electrical to them like they're connected. Both Shatter and Motormaster smirked darkly and sinisterly like they liked new devices.

After the tour, Override and her team led Bumblebee's Team back to Speedia Capital. Both Kup and Cogman have set up the celebration and feast for Override's accession to become leader, and also welcoming the Autobots as guests of honor to Planet Velocitron. They all celebrated, chatted and laughed happily about each other, their customs, cultures and adventures they have been through. They enjoyed it very much.

Crosshairs injected a strange device to his right hand, which poured its red liquid into his system. He sighed happily, feeling the energy flowing through him, "Wow. I felt something great about it. What kind of Energon is that?"

"Red Energon, Master Crosshairs," Cogman answered happily and proudly. He cleared his throat, "I must warn you as well. That Energon is not only heals and re-energize you, but also give you an incredible speed force."

"Wow? Really?!" Crosshairs asked in surprise. He hummed thoughtfully as he tested himself out. He ran off and return to his seat for one second. He whistled, "Me like it."

Jazz laughed happily as he looked at Override, "Thanks for some groovy celebration, Override. Appreciate it."

Override smiled, "The honor is mine. Hope you enjoy hospitality. It's worth it."

"It really does," Jazz admitted before sighed calmly, getting Override's attention. He continued, "But we can't stay here too long. We have to leave this planet."

The Velocitronians looked shock and concern of what they just heard. Kup asked, "Why? Was something wrong?"

"No! Nothing wrong!" Jazz exclaimed in concern, "It's just that we have our friends to look for. And also, we have our mission to complete. So, we were hoping that you can lend us a ship of yours for travelling back to space."

"Is that so important?" Override asked curiously.

Jazz nodded, "Yeah. And trust me, it's crucial that we go and find our friends now."

"Or you can bring them here. That would save some troubles."

"I don't think you understand, madam. But we need to get back to space and find our friends, and also continue our mission."

"Is your mission so important? It can't be serious."

"It is!" Bumblebee beeped in concern. Everyone turned and looked at him. He continued, "If we don't find our friends, they could get killed or worst. Decepticons could kill them!"

Velocitronians looked confuse and uncertain. Mirage asked, "What's the Decepticons?"

"The bad guys," Crosshairs answered firmly and calmly, "They're the reasons for destroying our home and got us out of home. Thanks to them, we're lost!"

"Scrap..." Rodimus said in concern.

Sideswipe nodded, "And now, the Decepticons could be heading to another planet, and used it as their new base. Or worse, enslaved the locals as their slaves and slaughter them." He sighed in concern, "So please, lend us your shuttle for our journey. Can you do that?"

Override looked uncertain and upset to hear it. She sighed, "No. I will not."

Autobots gasped in shock and concern. Jazz spoke, "But we just explain-!"

"And it's for the best," Override said firmly, "The Decepticons can do whatever they want with new planet. This home will be perfect place for you and your Autobots. Contact them and get them here now! I welcome them here! No Decepticons are welcome to screw it up! Count on it. If they show their faces, we'll kick their tailpipes! Simple as that."

"Don't think that works," Jazz said in concern, "The Decepticons are not to be mess with. If we stay here too long, They'll find and attack us soon. Or worse, they could be here."

Bumblebee nodded, "That is why we have to go."

"Enough!" Override snapped angrily as she stood up, "I don't want to hear this. I'm going to my quarter for power down mode now! You will think about it, and stay here. This will be your new home. And I promised you that the Decepticons will not come here! You can guarantee it! End of discussion!"

Override headed off and exited the Hall of Fame, Sideswipe called, "Override, wait!"

"Let her go, lad," Kup halted Override, "She needs some time. She'll cool it off. She'll come around."

Bumblebee beeped in concern, "Hopefully, it's very soon and not later."

Crosshairs nodded, "Yeah. Otherwise, we're screwed."

Jazz hissed, "Don't remind me."

"Aw man..." Sideswipe said in concern.

Instead of going to her quarter, Override was training herself by driving around while performing many tricks and showing off her skills after jumping over the ramps and some highway tracks. Almost reaching to the end of finish line, she make a sharp yet hard turn before got herself twist her turns around thrice. She then hit the brake, making a loud screeching of her tires. Upon reaching the finish line, she transformed into her robot mode as she jumped and landed on it.

Deciding to take a break, Override panted calmly and slowly while refueling Red Energon into her system. She then noticed Sideswipe was standing before her. Kup was standing besides him.

"So, have you thought about my offer?" Override asked curiously.

Sideswipe shook his head firmly, "No. But I'm here to talk with you."

Override scoffed a bit, "Looks like you need a lot of time to think about the offer." She turned and glared at Kup, "Kup..."

"Sideswipe's quite persistent to talk with you," Kup answered calmly, "He kinda reminds me of you. And maybe it's best that you should listen to him. Something tells me that the Decepticons are indeed serious threat. We shouldn't underestimate them."

"I still say we can handle them," Override said firmly.

"I'm not saying you can't handle the problem by yourself," Sideswipe said firmly, "But I'll say this, Override. If you're not careful or even be ready to stop them in time, no one is safe from them. The Decepticons are very dangerous group. Only me and my buddies can stop them."

"Man. You're so determined to get me on good side, don't you?"

"I wasn't. I was being honest and humble of what I've been through for many years especially what has happen to Cybertron."

"You'd never told me what happen to your home. It sounds like bad things happen to Cybertron."

"It was. I'll tell you that." Sideswipe said firmly. He took a deep breathe before continue his story, "My home was very peaceful and amazing as this planet was. Until Megatron and his Decepti-creeps came and show up, the War for Cybertron started. They killed anyone for siding with the Autobots, and even conquering the city for base or enslavement base. Most of my friends were killed. My home is destroyed. I've lost everything. And the only I can do is to stop them from destroying and conquering the worlds. I can't let that happen again. Not again..."

"Oh my..." Override said in concern, "I'm... I'm sorry, Sideswipe. I didn't know it."

"None of us do," Kup said calmly and firmly, "This Megatron has truly proven to be a warmonger, who desire power and destruction, and even refuse to show mercy to those innocent and neutral. It's an unacceptable and intolerable as well."

"You have no idea," Sideswipe said in concern, "And not to mention, he nearly destroyed Cybertron's Core."

"Unbelievable..." Override said in concern and shock. She then clenched her fist tightly, "So, will it happen to my home?"

Sideswipe nodded firmly, "Yeah. Unless we find and regroup with our friends, we won't stand a chance against that monster. Megatron is powerful and dangerous."

"I see..." Override nodded in uneasiness and concern. She sighed, "Like you said, it's for the best that you and your friends are only chance to stop him."

"So, you'll let us go?" Sideswipe asked hopefully.

Override smiled a bit, "Yeah, I'm thinking about your request." She approached to Sideswipe as she held her hands while looking at him, "Thanks for the talk with me about it. Otherwise, I'm gonna make a damn big mistake for letting my world down. After all, I just became a leader today."

Sideswipe laughed a bit, "Yeah, no kidding. Being a leader is no joke."

Kup sighed, "I assume that you're ready to go back to the group."

Override nodded a bit, "Yeah, I am, Kup."

Override, Sideswipe and Kup turned and headed off back to the Hall of Fame about changing her decision of letting them used the shuttle.

Jazz, Bumblebee and Crosshairs were discussing with Rodimus, Cogman and Mirage, involving of why Override was so emotionally upset and angry about them leaving Velocitron Planet. Their explanation shocked and surprised the group.

"Say what now?" Jazz asked in surprise.

"You've gotta be kidding me," Crosshairs remarked dryly.

"Master Crosshairs, I assure you that we're not joking," Cogman said firmly, "Mistress Override wanted nothing more than venturing to other worlds with you and her friends."

"Why did she stop us from leaving?" Bumblebee asked curiously, "As a matter of fact, why the heck she didn't want to go?"

"She would if she hadn't won the race," Cogman said firmly.

"So, what's the big deal about it," Crosshairs asked in confusion, "She can do whatever she wants including going to outer space."

"Amico, it's not quite simple as you think," Mirage said in concern, "Velocitron never had military army like Cybertron. For generations, we've been always racing and winning the speed race, and even entertaining our spectators. That's what we do."

"Indeed," Cogman agreed, "As the leader, she must lead and protect her people, not to do whatever she wants."

"In other words, leaving the planet is out of option," Rodimus concluded firmly.

"No wonder, she's upset about us leaving," Bumblebee beeped in concern, "She wasn't just upset about us leaving for the mission, and not even getting our friends here. She was jealous and mad that she didn't get the chance."

"Man, sucks to be that kind of leader," Jazz remarked in concern, "Who comes up with that kind of rules?"

"It's tradition, Master Jazz..." Cogman said dryly, "No one can do that. Not even the leader can since the Golden Age."

Bumblebee beeped annoyingly, "This stinks."

"Tell me about it, Bee," Crosshairs agreed.

Override, Sideswipe and Kup have arrived and entered the Hall of Fame. Velocitronians greeted both Override and Kup warmly and calmly. She gestured them to settle down. The Autobots were about to speak, she halted them.

"Before you say anything, I just want to say I'm sorry for losing my temper over your mission to find your friends and stop the Decepticons," Override apologized calmly. She sighed calmly, "Sideswipe told me everything. I understand why you must leave."

"So, does this mean something?" Jazz asked hopefully.

"Better hope she doesn't scratch my paint for joking," Crosshairs said in annoyance.

"I decided that I'll let you use our ship to leave and find your friends," Override said firmly, making Autobots cheered happily. She cleared her throat, "On one condition."

"I knew there's always a catch." Crosshairs said in annoyance.

Override smirked, "You race with me."

The Autobots were stunned and surprised. Bumblebee beeped to ask, "Seriously?"

"I am," Override said firmly yet calmly, "I want to see what you guys are made of. See if you can keep up with me and my gang or not. Plus, if you're gonna beat the Decepticons, then you're gonna need some help especially our special tech. Beat me in the game. Then, you get the prize."

Autobots hummed in concern as they decided to have private discussion about Override's condition. They were uncertain about it.

"I don't think we have much time for this," Jazz said in concern. He turned and looked at Sideswipe, "Sideswipe, don't you think you should try and talk with her again?"

"Risk making her mad at us again?" Sideswipe asked in shock and surprise, "Forget it. We can't risk upsetting her again. Besides, we've got her agreed to give us the ship. We just need to beat her in the race."

Bumblebee beeped in agreement, "Yeah. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Yeah, it wouldn't be problem when Jazz and I aren't racers," Crosshairs said in annoyance, "And not to mention, Override and her gang are Velocitronians and racers too. These guys got some turbo power in speeding and winning the race! Think you two can handle it?"

"Not like we have the choice," Bumblebee beeped in concern, "Even though they got super speed power, we've gotta race and win it."

Sideswipe nodded, "I'm with Bee. This is our only chance."

"This is sucks," Crosshairs remarked in annoyance.

Jazz sighed, "Like they said, we don't have a choice. We've gotta win it." He and his Autobots turned and looked at Override and her team. He spoke, "Hey, Override, we're in."

Override smiled, "Cool. By dawn, we'll race. Just don't try to go easy on me, vice versa to you guys. So, screw it up." She turned and looked slyly at Sideswipe, "Especially you."

Sideswipe blushed a bit while saluted, "Dully noted."

Bumblebee beeped, "Looks like we've got some training to do."

"Mind if I tag along?" Rodimus asked curiously and happily, "I'm happy to help you out."

"You?! Please," Kup said in annoyance, "You can't even hold still for one second. I'll train you all. Don't expect me to go soft on you all, just because you're from Cybertron. Don't disappoint me."

Rodimus groaned, "Way to go with the drama, old bot."

Bumblebee beeped, "This ought to be good..."

Kup and Rodimus led Bumblebee and Sideswipe to training tracks, where two Velocitronians helped training and teaching the Autobots about rules, tracks and tricks they can use during the race. While Rodimus was easygoing and having fun to help his new friends about tricks and skills he can show, Kup was stern and serious in training them like a drill sergeant. Both of them did their best to coach the Cybertronians.

Both Bumblebee and Sideswipe worked and trained very hard in racing. They haven't been racing since the Great War started. Nevertheless, they did their best to shape themselves for the race. They can't afford to lose.

Unknown to the group, the Autobots and their friends were being spied by someone else. In the far distance, Barricade and his team including the Rogue Racers were spying on them from the mountain peak.

"Looks like they're racing," Mohawk said amusingly, "I wonder for what?"

"Who cares?! We should destroy them now!" Bonecrusher snapped angrily.

Ransack scoffed, "Yeah. Those rustbuckets are gonna pay for what they did to me!"

"Quiet!" Barricade demanded firmly, silencing his team. He then looked at the Autobots' racing and training. He hummed calmly, "Curiously. Why would they race? What is their purpose of doing so?"

"Uh... For fun?" Breakdown answered dumbly, making Barricade to glare at him. He shrugged, "What else do you think they do it for?"

Mohawk scoffed, "He's got the point, Barricade. What else they do it for?"

"More like a challenge..." Shatter said calmly. Barricade turned and looked at her. She continued, "I believe the Autobots are after something, making Override to challenge them to a race."

"As if..." Ransack answered annoyingly.

"Meaning?" Bonecrusher asked impatiently.

"Ship..." Barricade answered firmly. Everyone looked at him. He continued, "The Autobots need the ship to leave the planet." He scoffed amusingly, "Perfect!"

"What is it? Do you have the plan?" Motormaster asked curiously yet excitedly.

"Better be the good one," Dropkick remarked in annoyance.

"Hear ye! Hear ye!" Stinger snapped in annoyance, "I don't want to miss it out."

Barricade smirked, "Yeah. I do. We're gonna ambush and trap them for good. They You and your team are gonna show them what you're made of."

Motormaster smirked darkly, "Perfect..."

On the next day, both Override's Team and Bumblebee's Team have arrived at Speedia Capital City's top level. Override, Rodimus, Mirage, Bumblebee and Sideswipe positioned themselves on the staring line. Jazz, Crosshairs, Kup and Cogman were sitting down on the bench as they're just watching the event only.

As the racers took their positions on the starting line, the Autobots yelped in shock while Override's team remained calm and firm as they witnessed the racing tracks. It started a Speedia Capital City's racing track through down the downtown, which led to a long up-down style highway to the High-Tracks, followed by diving down through twisting and whirling routes to the Underworld, then driving through a roller-coaster route that led them back to the downtown, and finally leading to Speedia's Finish Line.

Bumblebee whistled, "That's crazy."

"Tell me about it..." Sideswipe agreed in concern.

"What's the matter, boys? Scared?" Override asked amusingly.

"As if!" Bumblebee and Sideswipe exclaimed in annoyance.

"Well, let's hope you're not," Rodimus joked happily, "Otherwise, Kup's my training on you guys got wasted. It'll break my Spark to think that."

Mirage scoffed as he stretched himself out, "Whatever the case, amigo, I will not lose this game."

"Yeah, me too," Override said amusingly while looking at Sideswipe, "Try not to disappoint me, Sideswipe."

Sideswipe scoffed, "Not a chance."

"We're gonna win. You can bet on it!" Bumblebee beeped confidently.

Override smirked, "In that case. Let's get started!"

Override charged as she transformed into her vehicular mode, followed by Rodimus and Mirage. Their actions shock and surprise Bumblebee and Sideswipe. They both quickly transformed into their vehicular modes while chasing after them.

"Hey, that's cheating!" Bumblebee beeped angrily.

"Yeah! You're gonna be sorry for that!" Sideswipe exclaimed in anger.

Override scoffed, "Then, come and get us!"

The racers were now driving down the racing track to downtown. The rest of their friends remained behind while watching the race.

"Wow! There they go!" Jazz said in surprise. He turned to Kup, "Think it's safe? Don't want some surprise attack by your rogue racers."

Kup scoffed, "Don't worry. I already set the securities on the racing tracks. No one's gonna try to mess with it again. There is no way Ransack and Rogue Racers can get it through, without the fight. Trust me, they're not the best fighters."

Crosshairs scoffed while crossed his arms, "I hope you're right..."

"It will be fine, Master Crosshairs. I guarantee it!" Cogman exclaimed confidently.

However, the Autobots and their newly friends were unknown to the danger. Hidden in the shadows of entrance; Barricade, Shatter and Dropkick witnessed the situation. Three of them smirked darkly and evilly as they can't wait to start.

Barricade contacted his allies, "Alright, team! Get ready for the surprise. They're gonna die for."

Dropkick laughed sinisterly, "Can't wait to start it..."

"Me too..." Shatter agreed amusingly before smirked, "And then, I'll go and take it back to its true owner. I promise you for that..."

To be Continued...

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