Chapter 8: Beast Wars

At the very same valley, where the large rubble of boulders trapped and killed Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal. A small rock dropped and rolled to the ground. And so, the rubble of boulders began to shake like something or someone is coming out from it. As soon as the rocks have pushed aside, both Prime and Primal emerged out from the rubbles.

Both Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime panted heavily and exhausting. They then sat down for resting. Both of them were baldy injured from the rockslide.

"Primal, are you alright?" Optimus Prime asked.

"I am..." Optimus Primal said firmly. He roared angrily as he transformed into a black gorilla. He slammed his fists on the ground hard. He roared, "Damn it! Damn it all! How could they do this?!"

"It's not your fault, Primal."

"It is! And you were right! I should have listened to your advice and concerns. I shouldn't have trusted and allowed the Decepticons to stay here! Or worse, Dragontron, could he be..."

"I fear it is," Optimus Prime said in concern, "He now shared Megatron's fate."

Transforming back to his robot mode, Optimus Primal sighed in shame, "Then, we're doomed. Wildertron will fall into chaos. And worse, Dragontron will abuse the Golden Disk for power and destruction of our home. Then, I have failed my duty..."

Optimus Prime couldn't help but feel helpless and sorry for Optimus Primal. He also hated to imagine of what will happen to Wildertron if he and his allied leader allow Decepticons and Horrorcons do as they pleased.

"No, you have not," Optimus Prime said firmly and calmly. The Leader of Maximals looked surprised. He then helped Optimus Primal to stand up. He continued, "We still have the chance to save Wildertron and also stop Megatron and Dragontron."

Optimus Primal looked surprise and shocked, "Are you certain of it?"

"Yes, we must fight and save this planet while we still can."

"Fight? I'm not so sure about it. Most of us and even me haven't been in fighting since I ended the war and became the first King of Wildertron and leader of Maximal Tribe."

"Believe me, Primal. I do not wish to inflict violence on this planet especially fighting against your 'friends'," Optimus Prime said firmly and calmly, "But there are times when the world is in grave danger, we must take action to save it even if it means we have to fight and defeat our own friends. I know it because I was too forced to make the hard decision to fight my own friend..."

"Prime..." Optimus Primal said in shock yet concern. After some thinking about Optimus Prime's wisdom, he sighed, "You're right. The time of negotiation is over. The time to fight for this planet's freedom begins now. So, what must be done?"

"We must find rescue and recruit our allies to fight back," Optimus Prime said firmly, "I believe we know where to start."

Optimus Primal nodded, "Agreed. To the Capital City. I hope our friends are hiding and preparing for the war."

Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal marched out. They're heading back to Maximal Capital City now, hoping to find and recruit their allies to fight back, as well as reclaimed their home.

After Dragontron's ascension to the throne, he ruthlessly and cruelly declared and enforced martial laws, involving the rest of tribes and forcing them to work as laborers and slaves for him while his Horrorcons became both officers and soldiers of Wildertron, and even allowed his new ally - Decepticons to roamed around and do what they pleased. If any of laborers dare to defy or turned on them, he will imprison and execute them for treason and disobedient.

Terrorsaur and Waspinator were flying around while patrolling the area, making sure villagers won't try to challenger and defy their masters. Scorponok and his Elite Guards were guarding the palace. Dreads were loading up the supply cargo and wepaons into cargo ship. The rest of both Autobots and Maximals have been imprisoned in the prison, guarded by Makeshift, Deathmark and Quickstrike.

The tyrannical king has the tight grip of Wildertron. And now the Wildertronians are forced to obey him while avoiding to get in troubles and execution by him.

Raptorclaw was at the small village. While walking and touring across the village, he looked around of his surroundings. He witnessed most of the villagers were unhappy and upset with the current situation. They even hate and resent him for allowing Dragontron became the corrupted king. They even threw some rocks and Energon Cubes at him.

Instead of snarling and fighting back, Raptorclaw ignored it as he believed that he deserved the punishment for the crime he has committed. He also couldn't forgive himself for the mess. He wish he could find a way to fix the damages he has caused...

Arriving to the Jungle Temple, Raptorclaw thought that he could use some time off to think about his mistakes. As he has arrived at the chamber, he found Dragontron was showing Megatron to both Golden Disk and Cyber Planet Key. He wasn't alone as he was accompanied by Blackout, Inferno and Tarantulas. This shocked and angered the former Maximal Warrior a lot.

"What do you think?" Dragontron asked amusingly.

Megatron smirked, "Magnificent. This is truly magnificent."

"Dragontron, what is the meaning of this?!" Raptorclaw demanded angrily. Dragontron and his allies turned and faced to him. He continued, "How dare you bring them here?! Outsiders are not welcome to the Sacred Grounds! They must leave here now!"

Dragontron scoffed, "No, they don't!"

Raptorclaw snarled, "Dragontron! You dare to ignore it?! You must follow and honor it! The laws demanded it!"

Dragontron roared in anger as he has giant T-Rex's like claw took a big grip of Raptorclaw against the walls. He snarled, "Perhaps, you need some reminder again. I am the law! I am the King! I am the most powerful warrior of Wildertron! I decide the laws! No one else! Understand?!"

"Yes, sir..." Raptorclaw admitted in concern and fear.

Dragontron dropped Raptorclaw to the ground. He snarled, "Get out now. I must entertain my guest now..."

Raptorclaw snarled and groaned angrily as he began to walk away from his new master. He took one last glance at Dragontron, who is instructing and telling Megatron about the Golden Disk and Cyber Planet Key.

"So, this is connecting to both Realm of Primes and even Vector Sigma?" Megatron asked calmly, "And even provide the knowledge of distant timeline?"

Dragontron smirked darkly, "Yeeeeessss..."

Megatron smirked as he approached to the Golden Disk, "Excellent. This will certainly provide me the answer I've been looking for. Predict my enemy's movement and My quest to locate and use the power of Dark Energon and also Vector Sigma for my conquest. I will succeed it!"

"Yes. I'm glad you like it," Dragontron said calmly.

Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal have returned to the capital city. Instead of entering the city, they're on the hill as they have seen everything. They became uneasy and worried about the latest situation. Their allies are imprisoned. The villagers are slaves and laborers. Horrorcons and Decepticons have taken control of the capital city.

"This is not good," Optimus Primal said in concern, "What are we gonna do?"

Optimus Prime hummed in concern, "I wish I knew. There must be a way to find and help our allies, and also save our village too."

"I have the solution..." The firm yet scary voice said calmly.

Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal turned and looked back. They found a familiar figure stood before him. They both looked surprise yet uneasy and worried.

"What is the meaning of this?" Optimus Primal demanded firmly.

Optimus Prime hummed, "What do you want?"

The familiar figure said one word, "Redemption..."

Inside the prison, both Autobots and Maximals were behind the bars. Deathmark and Quickstrike were guarding the area.

Ironhide and Depth Charge charged and rammed against the bars, knocking them down. Rattrap shouted and demanded that he's innocent. This annoyed and frustrated both Deathmark and Quickstrike a lot. They were about to lose their temper and tempted to kill them.

Deathmark roared as he turned and slammed his fists against the bars, scaring Rattrap off while both Ironhide and Depth Charge remained firm.

"Shut up! Shut the hell up!?" Deathmark demanded angrily, "Otherwise, I rip all of you apart!"

Quickstrike chuckled, "Yeah, partner. I wouldn't want to push my luck. Deathmark loved leaving his victims some death marks."

"Go to Pit of Kaon!" Ironhide cursed darkly.

Depth Charge scoffed angrily, "Yeah. We'll be the ones to rip you both apart!"

Rattrap squeaked fearfully, "I'm not with them. Scout's Honor! And please, let me out now! I promised that I'll behave good! Honest!" Both Depth Charge and Ironhide turned and glared at him. He groaned, "What? I just don't want to sit with muscle heads like you guys. Hate to lose my spark. Trust me. Hate to be that guy."

Quickstrike laughed, "I'd like to see you try."

"Yeah..." Deathmark agreed, "I won't get break easily, boys. And trust me, I'm stronger and deadlier than you especially you, my old friend..."

Deathmark and Quickstrike turned and looked away. Both Ironhide and Depth Charge turned and glared at Rattrap, who whistled innocently while looking away.

Perceptor hummed in annoyance and frustration about unable to complete his project. Rhinox and Botanica can't help but feel sorry for him.

Perceptor groaned in disappointment, "My project... My project... I haven't complete it. I was so close to it! So close."

"Wow... He's crazt over that project a lot," Rhinox commented in surprise.

Botanica nodded in understanding, "Mostly like he's doing this for Cybertron."

"Ah... I see..." Rhinox nodded in understanding, "The core was shut down for repairs, and also no longer produce Energon. To do that, it needs new clear and clean Energon to reboot him alive."

"Yes. That was his plan..." Botanica nodded.

Cheetoh looked guilty and upset about what has happen to both Prime and Primal. Elita-One was there to comfort him about the event.

"You okay, kiddo?" Elita-One asked. Cheetoh remained silent. She sighed, "It's not your fault. There was nothing we can do to save them."

Cheetoh groaned in frustration, "I should have been faster. I should have save them in time! I'm the fastest Wildertronian in this planet! I should able to help and save everyone." He sighed, "I blew it big time. I failed him. Wildertron is theirs. It's over."

"No, Cheetoh. We have not failed them," Elita-One said firmly and calmly. Cheetoh turned and looked at her. She continued, "We still can do it. We can save it."

"You really think so?"

"Yes, I do. Autobots never surrender, and so do the Maximals."

Cheetoh couldn't help but smiled in relief, "Thanks, Elita-One. I owe you one."

"We're friends and partners. That's what we do," Elita-One said firmly and calmly, "And also, never give up."

"Yeah," Cheetoh said firmly and calmly, "Never give up. I'll remember that."

"That's the spirit, Cheetoh. Don't lose hope." A familiar voice spoke firmly.

The voices shocked and surprised both Autobots and Maximals. They turned and found Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal stood before prison bards. The leaders got pushed into the room, by Raptorclaw and his guards. They turned and left the prison at once.

"OPTIMUS!" Autobots and Maximals cheered, "You're alive!"

Both Autobots and Maximals surrounded and chatted happily for their leaders to be alive.

Optimus Primal laughed a bit, "I'm glad everyone's happy. But right now, it's time we take back our home and defeat Horrorcons for their treason and betrayal."

Autobots and Maximals smiled in amazement as they can't wait to start fighting back. Rattrap looked uneasy and scared, "Hate to break it to you, boss bot. We're their prisoners. No way those nasty leaders gonna let us off easily. And not to mention, that chopper turned on us. Shouldn't have trusted that guy!"

"Do not worry, Rattrap," Optimus Prime said firmly and calmly, "we already have the plan."

"How?" Ironhide asked in concern.

Both Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal explained their plans to Autobots and Maximals, who became shocked and surprised by it. Nevertheless, they're willing to follow it.

On the next day, both Autobos and Maximals got dragged out and moved to the courtyard of Maximal Council Building. They're not only facing the group of villagers, but also both Decepticons and Horrorcons. Both Megatron and Dragontron were standing before them.

"So, you lived..." Megatron asked in not surprise tone. He then chuckled a bit, "You'd never disappoint me, old friend..."

Dragontron growled, "How?! I saw both of you get crushed by the rockslides!"

"It will take more than rocks to kill us, Dragontron," Optimus Primal said firmly, "And for the record, you should have known me well as Megatron knows Prime well. I won't go down without the fight, just because I was just mediator and pacifist."

Optimus Prime nodded firmly, "Megatron and Dragontron, you have no authority to control and lead the Wildertron. Since Primal is alive, he should be pardoned and return to his throne. He was the king and leader of Wildertron. Do it now."

Megatron and Dragontron looked at each other. They then both laughed amusingly, shocking the public while both Autobots and Maximals remained firm.

"Foolish Prime and Primal," Dragontron said darkly and firmly, "I have no interest of returning the authority to you. In fact, Wildertron deserves the strong, powerful and fearless king like me. A pacifist like you knows only defeat and failure. You won't stand a chance."

"Indeed. Dragontron has the point. The strong survive, the weak perish," Megatron said amusingly, "Either way, it's time to end this for good."

Dragontron smirked, "Indeed. We shall execute you for deception, betrayal and crimes against the Wildertron. I did what is necessary to protect the world."

"Wrong!" Raptorclaw said firmly. He aimed his twin spiral blades at the necks of both Decepticons' and Horrocons' leaders, who were surprised and amused. The public are also surprised by the turn of the event. He continued, "Dragontron, it was you, who betray the Wildertron for your mad power and even allow the Decepticons to conquer our home! The Autobots are innocent and true allies to Wildertron, not the Decepticons! Long live the true King! Long live Primal!"

Autobots, Maximals and the villagers cheered and chanted out loud, 'Long live the true king' or 'Long live Primal'. This annoyed and irritated Dragontron a lot as the Leader of Horrorcons despised his own kind supported weak warrior like Optimus Primal.

Dragontron roared, "I have had it! If this is war you want, then you shall have it."

Optimus Primal's eyes narrowed down, "So be it. I will bring justice to you and your treacherous allies! That is my promise!"

"Your tyranny ends today, Megatron!" Optimus Prime exclaimed firmly.

Megatron snarled angrily, "Think again, Prime!"

"Engage!" Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Megatron and Dragontron ordered firmly.

With the signal and order have been given, both sides of good and evil Cybertronian Factions began to attack. And at the same time, Autobot and Maximal Prisoners gave a loud battle cry as they freed themselves from the shackles and engaged with their enemies at once. Megatron and Dragontron nudged and punched Raptorclaw off. Both Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal charged and engaged with their nemeses at once.

Ironhide and Depth Charge were facing off with Blackout, Quickstrike and Deathmark. Elita-One and Cheetoh were dealing with Inferno, Terrorsaur and Waspinator. Scorponok was dueling with Raptorclaw. Rattrap and Tarantulas were having fierce fight. Perceptor teamed up with Rhinox and Botanica in fighting off the Dreads.

Blackout activated and fired his EMP Charge Cannon at Ironhide and Depth Charge, who both dodged the blasts while firing their cannons and blasters back at him. However, both Quickstrike and Deathmark used their armored shields in blocking and deflecting the blasts. Both sides of warriors then charged and attacked each other fiercely and determinedly in taking each other down. They all have proven to be strong warriors.

Unknown to them, Blackout activated both EMP Charge Cannon and Thunderstorm Blaster, aiming and firing them at Ironhide and Depth Charge. As he did, two blasts are heading straight at them both. Luckily, Depth Charge noticed it as he transformed into a flying manta ray before getting Ironhide on board, while both Quickstrike and Deathmark got hit by the blasts. As they both recovered from the attacks, they both transformed into their armored golden scorpion with cobra's head-like tail and armored crimson crab. Both of them unleashed the barrage at the enemies while Blackout also joined the fight.

While recovering from the attack, Ironhide armed and readied with his four heavy weapons. Depth Charge flew and charging straight at his enemies. Ironhide unleashed his fury and barrage upon them. This forced both Quickstrike and Deathmark hide within their armored shields for defense while Blackout used his fan blades in deflecting the blasts. Reaching his targets, he jumped down as he grabbed and slammed both Quickstrike and Deathmark's armored shields on Blackout's head, making the Decepticon Hound dizzy and headache. Ironhide used his weapons in blasting and pushing them back.

Though Blackout suffered heavy damages, Quickstrike and Deathmark groaned in pain as they just transformed back into their robot modes. They both charged and attacked Ironhide, who firmly and strongly blocked and deflected the attacks, though he got hit by the attacks for few times. Eventually, Blackout joined in as he grabbed and held Ironhide for two warriors to punch and attack him. Luckily for Ironhide, Depth Charge transformed from his manta ray into robot mode as he kicked three of them off. Both Ironhide and Depth Charge armed and fired their cannons at three warriors. Blackout dodged and evaded the attacks while both Quickstrike and Deathmark got shot and destroyed to death.

Scorponok and Raptorclaw were fiercely and determinedly engaging with each other. Scorponok swung and struck down his claws at Raptorclaw, who blocked and deflected the attacks for few times. The Horrorcon Commander got frustrated and annoyed of trying to take his former ally down. Realizing his another advantage, Scoroponok continued clashing at Raptorclaw's sword and shield, while his tail went behind and jabbed his stinger on the warrior's back. Raptorclaw got poisoned, allowing Scorponok to swing and strike his punches at the warrior's armor, wounding and damaging him a lot.

Raptorclaw struggled to hold off the attacks as he's still feeling poison flowing through his vein. Nevertheless, he refused to give up and held off the attack as long as he can. Scorponok, tired of the battle, armed and readied with his stinger tail for aiming and readying to strike. Picking his target, the scorpion Horrorcon launched his stinger at Velociraptor Maximal. The warrior dodged down while grabbing the stinger. While Scorponok cried angrily as he struggled to move his stinger tail, Raptorclaw thrust the stinger tail at his chest. Scorponok got poisoned.

Both Raptorclaw and Scorponok got poisoned, and yet they continued fighting with each other wildly and fiercely until one of them succumb to the poison.

Rattrap, in his rat mode, was running away for his life as he was chased by Tarantulas in his spider mode, who tried to shoot his web and blaster at the rat. The Rat Maximal dodged and evaded the attacks while throwing some rocks at him. They both came across to a narrowed hole into Maximal Hut. Rattrap managed to slip through, followed by Tarantulas got himself trapped by the rat hole. Rattrap, transformed back to his robot mode, swung and slammed a small club on the Tarantulas's head. Annoyed and irritated, Tarantulas transformed into his robot mode as he fired his eight legged-like blasters at Rattrap, who screamed in fear while dodging and firing back at him for his life.

Seeing everything within the hut blown to smithereens, Rattrap screamed and ran out for his life as he exited the hut. Rattrap transformed into his rat mode. Transformed into spider mode, Tarantulas gave chase after him. The rat came across to Scorponok, who is still fighting with Raptorclaw. This gave him the idea.

Running very close to Scorponok, Rattrap quickly halted at once before him. Waiting for Tarantulas to pounced on him, the rat rolled over while allowing the spider slammed on Scorponok hard. This gave Raptorclaw activated and fired his green laser beams at both of them to the walls hard. They both got defeated. Rattrap cheered happily while Raptorclaw groaned in pain before falling down due to the poison. The rat-like Maximal readied with his medical treat to help and treat his ally, even though he was annoyed and upset with his betrayal.

The Dreads surrounded Rhinox, who is armed and aimed his Gatling Gunners at them. The demonic hunters charged and attacked him. He quickly fired and blasted them at the Dreads, who dodged the bullets and even deflected them as well. Close to his enemies, Dreads armed with their claws and knives as they jumped and attacked him, and even Hatchet joined to pounce and bite him, Though Rhinox was injured by claws and bites, he fought very hard in punching and knocking them hard, with brute strengths. Unfortunately, the demonic hunters refused to back down as they continued pouncing and clawing him.

Luckily, Botanica and Perceptor helped Rhinox as well. Perceptor threw most of grenades, which exploded and blinded the Dreads. Botanica slammed on the ground as she summoned the army of vines in grabbing and trapping the Dreads, who struggled and trying to get out of it. This allowed Rhinox to transformed into his rhino mode as he charged and rammed straight at them. All of them got knocked out and thrown to the ground hard. The Dreads groaned and moaned painfully. Rhinox roared wildly and happily as he transformed back to his robot mode. He gave a high-five to his friends. Botanica dodged down, and Perceptor got hit and knocked to the tree.

Inferno, Terrorsaur and Waspinator roared wildly and angrily as they were firing and blasting their blasters at Elita-One and Cheetoh, who were running and dodging the blasts as fast as they can. The heroes quickly hid behind the giant boulder for barricade against flying Horrorcon Trio, who are still firing at them for long moment. Cheetoh fired back at his enemies, Elita-One looked and analyzed the situation. After some thinking, she has the idea. She then whispered to Cheetoh about it.

Seeing the enemies are not coming out to fight, the flying Horrorcon Trio ceased the attacks. They dropped to the ground. They then armed and loaded up with their weapons, readying to fire. Close to their targets, something jumped out and scared them to transformed into their beast modes. They then found both Elita-One and Cheetoh are in their vehicular and beast modes. They were heading straight to the hut villages. Three of them transformed into their beast modes and gave chase as well.

Terrorsaur, Waspinator and Inferno fired their blasters at Elita-One and Cheetoh, who eaisly and quickly dodged the attacks. All of them came across to some villages. Elita-One and Cheetoh sped up, drove and climbed to the top. They then transformed into their robot modes. They then fired their blasters and then slammed Terrorsaur, Waspinator and Inferno to the ground hard. They then transformed into their robot modes. And just before they could do anything, Elita-One and Cheetoh swiftly punched and knocked them out could. After defeating their enemies, both Elita-One and Cheetoh gave each other some high-five.

Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal are now battling with both Megatron and Dragontron. They all armed with their swords. They all charged and swung their blades at each other fiercely and angrily for few times. Other than swinging their sword, they also launched some punches, kicks and shooting their blasters at each other for few times.

Optimus Prime launched his first three punches at Megatron, who blocked and deflected befroe kicked him off. The Decepticon Leader tried to slice the Autobot Leader, who quickly rolled away before kicked him off. Both of them then swung their punches and kicks at each other for few times. They even tried to fire their blasters and struck their blades as well. They then had the clash for the moment while glaring at each other.

"You used Dragontron!" Optimus Prime snarled angrily.

Megatron chuckled, "Perhaps. But it was his own decision to make. Like me, he desired power and control to rule this realm. So, I was merely helping him achieved his ambition. In return, he will provide me the knowledge of what I required for conquest."

"How many more innocents are you willing to corrupt and turned them against their own kind for your mad conquest?! When will this stop?!"

"Oh, Optimus. I didn't corrupt them. I merely offer my advice and suggestion, and they accepted it. You should know that power is what they wanted especially ruling and controlling the world."

"That day will never come! I will not let it share the same fate as Cybertron! Over my dead body!"

"We shall see, my old friend..."

Both Optimus Prime and Megatron roared angrily. They continued their fight very hard and injured each other a lot. They refused to stop until one of them lose the fight.

Optimus Primal and Dragontron were glaring at each other while armed with their swords. Two former best friends are now facing each other, just like Optimus Prime and Megatron.

"Why? Why did you do this?" Optimus Primal demanded firmly.

"Isn't it obvious, old friend?" Dragontron asked amusingly, "Power. Taking my rightful place as the King of Wildertron! And you stolen it!"

"I don't believe it. All this for power?! And you're willing to sacrifice everything and even the innocent to accomplish it?!"

"Indeed. As Megatron has said, 'The Strong Survive, The Weak Perish'. I believed in him. And he helped me achieved my greatest dream. But he failed to kill you. Nevertheless, I'll take my pleasure to finish you by myself. And soon, the world will be mine."

Optimus Primal clenched his fists tightly, "I will not let that happen. I will stop and defeat you, Dragontron!"

"You will try, my old friend..." Dragontron remarked amusingly.

Both Optimus Primal and Dragontron transformed into their beast modes. They gave loud roar as they charged and attacked each other wildly and angrily. The purple colored Tyrannosaurus Rex tried to take a big bite or even knocking and ramming the gorilla, luckily for the latter as he has swiftly dodged and evaded the attacks for ten times. As Dragontron tried to take another bite, Optimus Primal dodged down and rolled over to the back. He then jumped and attacked his former ally's head for ten times. This annoyed and angered him a lot as Dragontron hopped and shook Optimus Primal off his back.

Eventually, Dragontron charged and rammed straight at the large boulder. Optimus Primal got slammed against the walls hard. The Tyrannosaurus Rex roared angrily as he stomped his giant feet on the gorilla's chest for few times until the latter quickly and firmly grabbed the feet. Both of them struggled in taking their opponent down. And just before Dragontron could do anything, Optimus Primal roared as he quickly kicked him off. Both of them then charged and launched punches at each other for few times.

Witnessing his ally is being attacked, Megatron quickly dodged down before firing his Fusion Cannon at Optimus Prime's chest, followed by punching and kicking him back. Megatron did some few shots at the Prime, injuring him a lot. The Leader of Decepticons turned and fired his Fusion Cannon again at Optimus Primal, who was forced to block against the shots.

This allowed Dragontron transformed into his crimson dragon-like. He grabbed and brought Optimus Primal to the sky, where he unleashed powerful flamethrower at him while clawing and scarring him a lot. After wounding his former ally, Dragontron dived down where he dropped and thrown Optimus Primal at Optimus Prime. He then fired his flamethrower at both of them, injuring and burning them alive. Dragontron transformed back into his robot mode as he regrouped with Megatron.

"Well?" Megatron asked amusingly.

Dragontron smirked, "Perfect. Yeeeeesssss... I like this Triple Changer Device. That saved my time from practicing it. Waste of stupid meditation."

"I'm glad you like it. Shall we finish them?"

"Yeeeesss..."

Dragontron transformed back into his Dragon Mode. He and Megatron readied with their flamethrower and Fusion Cannon charging up. Both Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime groaned as they struggled to get up. They were too wounded to do so.

"Damn it. We've gotta do something," Optimus Primal exclaimed in concern.

Optimus Prime groaned in pain, "How? We're too weak. Our allies are being occupied with the enemies."

"There is one way." Optimus Primal said calmly yet painfully. He turned and looked at Optimus Prime, "You must trust me..."

"I do," Optimus Prime said firmly.

Optimus Primal nodded. Struggled painfully to stand up, he then chanted and meditated firmly and calmly. His Maximal Symbol slowly glowed in blue. He turned and fired his T-Cog's Scanning Laser on Optimus Prime, which surprised him. After scanning the form, Optimus Primal roared as he began to shift and transform from his gorilla mode into taller yet muscular golden armored warrior with sharped wings, giant bare hands, giant humanoid feet and his helmet changed into more shinny golden knight-like helmet.

His new form shocked and surprised the world to see it. Megatron and Dragontron were in shocked and surprised as well.

"How?! How is this possible?!" Megatron demanded in shock, "He doesn't have the Triple Changer Device!"

Dragontron snarled in anger, "So, he did it. He succeeded Transformation Progress! Curse you, Primal!"

"Incredible..." Optimus Prime remarked in surprise.

Optimus Primal looked at his new form, "Well, that's just Prime. Who wants to challenge me?!"

Megatron snarled, "Let me show you why I'm the most fierce and greatest gladiator champion in the Kaon! Face my wrath!"

"As do mine!" Dragontron roared wildly.

Megatron and Dragontron roared angrily as they charged and attacked Optimus Primal at once. Dragontron unleashed his flamethrower at Optimus Primal, who held his hands up in blocking and deflecting the blasts. Megatron jumped before him as he began swinging his blades at him. Dragontron also joined in attack at Optimus Primal as well. As soon as they're closed to him, Optimus Primal grabbed and thrown them both at the walls. He then activated and fired his cannons at them both.

Megatron and Dragontron dodged the attacks, before charged and attacked Optimus Primal, who is fighting back bravely and determinedly. They both were so determined and angrily in taking him down, but Optimus Primal was too strong and powerful for them to take him down. However, unknown to him, Megatron managed to placed the detonators on him. He activated it, thus Optimus Primal got exploded by the detonators. Dragontron was about to finish Optimus Primal until Optimus Prime charged and slammed a powerful punch at him straight at Megatron. Both of them fell to the ground hard. And at the same time, the Golden Disk dropped to the ground.

As Dragontron tried to get it, the Golden Disk got blown and destroyed into pieces by Raptorclaw's greenish laser beams. Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal faced at both Megatron and Dragontron. They aimed their blasters at their former allies.

"It is over, Dragontron," Optimus Primal said firmly.

Optimus Prime nodded, "Your reign ends today!"

Megatron scoffed, "Not yet..."

BOOM! Everyone looked up and found a large cargo ship. It was piloted by Makeshift as he was firing and blasting the laser cannons and arrows at both Autobots and Maximals, who were forced to hide behind the huts, walls and boulders. However, some of them got shot, injured and killed before they could escaped. Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime were too wounded to stand up. Luckily, Raptorclaw came to their aid as he opened his arms wide to keep them safe. He got himself too many shots. Raptorclaw eventually fell to the ground hard.

"Raptorclaw!" Optimus Primal and Maximals cried in shock and concern.

As the cargo ship lowered down and open its ramp, Megatron and his Decepticons charged and got inside the ship, along with Scorponok and Tarantulas, whom have the Cyber Planet Key. And at the same time, Horrorcons quickly headed off and withdrew back to their citadel. At their last moment, Megatron and Dragontron turned and glared at their former allies and brother-in-arms.

"We shall meet again, old friend..." Megatron and Dragontron snarled dryly.

Dragontron and Horrorcons quickly went into the forest and escaped. Megatron got inside the cargo ship. The Decepticons have escaped and left the Wildertron.

The Maximals and Autobots approached and checked on Raptorclaw. Optimus Primal held Raptorclaw up. The warrior grunted and groaned painfully as he opened his eyes weakly.

"Primal... Prime... My comrades... And Outsiders..." Raptorclaw groaned in pain before coughed, "Forgive me... For everything..."

"Raptorclaw," Optimus Primal said calmly and firmly, "Despite what you have done, you saved all of us. I knew that you would never allow anyone to harm and mistreat the innocents. You still have the code of honor. You are still the Maximal in spark. I have never doubt your allegiance for once second when you join us."

Rattrap groaned, "Hate to admit it. I was gonna kill you for backstabbing at us."

"It's just a mistake. Rattrap. All of us did," Cheetoh said firmly and calmly, "We get second chance to fix it."

"And in the end, he did it," Rhinox said firmly and calmly.

"I did... Indeed..." Raptorclaw said weakly, "Now... I know... Who... True allies to Maximals... Thank you... Autobots..."

"We will always be friends, despite the differences," Elita-One said calmly and firmly.

Ironhide nodded, "Yeah. Don't ever think about doing it again. You already have better friends than that jackass..."

"I know..." Raptorclaw said weakly before coughed painfully, "Prime... Stop Megatron... Reclaim the key..."

Optimus Prime patted on Raptorclaw's chest, "I will, Raptorclaw."

Raptorclaw smiled weakly before giving his last breath. He became motionless, shocking and worrying both Autobots and Maximals. The warriors and villagers of Wildertron cried and wailed at his death. The Autobots remained silent while looking away from the scene. Raptorclaw has died heroically and honorably for his clan...

After the Decepticons have escaped the Wildertron, Makeshift was piloting the ship while Dreads were checking up on their cargo and turrets. At the communication center; Megatron, Blackout, Scorponok and Tarantulas were contacting with both Dragontron and Quintessa.

"I hope that worth the trouble, Quintessa," Dragontron said dryly and darkly, "Especially I have ignite the war with Maximals and the tribes."

Tarantulas snarled, "Pity that the Golden Disk is destroyed."

"A mere minor setback, my friends," Quintessa said calmly and firmly, "I may not able to foresee the distance timeline, but I'm well-prepared and finished what I have started. I assure you that everything we have planned to unify our kind and destroy the indigenous life forms for good. This universe will know that Cybertronians like us are the true supreme species of this realm..."

"Yes. However, I want new planet for mine and my Decepticons alone to control and rule," Megatron said calmly and firmly, "And above else, I want the power of Megatronus Prime's. His will help me maintain order and peace through tyranny. You better uphold the promise."

Quintessa smirked as she shown the coordinates in star system, "I assure you, Megatron. I will keep it. Meet me at this coordinates."

"Let us hope so..." Dragontron said dryly.

Quintessa's hologram disappeared at once. Megatron and his allies continued their discussions, regarding of trusting Quintess to uphold their agreement.

"I don't trust her," Blackout snarled.

"Yeah. She's up to something..." Scorponok agreed.

"Whatever the case Quintessa has, we'll turn on her if she dare to go back to our words," Megatron snarled darkly, "Trust me. I will not tread it lightly nor will I show mercy to anyone for deceiving and backstabbing at me."

Dragontron hissed amusingly, "Yeeesss..."

Autobots and Maximals attended Raptorclaw's funeral. All of them are sadly witnessing the fallen warrior's pyre. Most of Maximal Warriors and Villagers are deeply wounded and sad to see him died so heroically and honorably to defend his home. He's a true hero to Wildertron.

On the next day, Maximals helped Autobots to load up the cargo of Energon and Weapons into the ship. And at the same time, they said each other goodbye now.

"Guess I'll see you around, big guy," Ironhide complimented, "The next time we meet, I look forward for another fight."

Depth Charge chuckled amusingly, "Trust me, Ironhide. I look forward too."

Rhinox, Botanica and Rattrap were talking with Perceptor about creating the Artificial Energon. They gave him some instruction manuscripts and information as well.

"Are you sure you wanna go through with it?" Rhinox asked.

Botanica nodded, "Trust me, Perceptor. Creating the Artificial Energon required lots and lots of right and crucial ingredients and materials. Make one mistake, it could bring harm to your allies. Maybe you shouldn't do it."

Perceptor shook his head, "No. Even without your guidance and help to complete our latest project, I will not fail. I will succeed it. I must. For Cybertron."

Rattrap groaned in annoyance, "There he goes again. Control Freak."

Optimus Prime and Elita-One were talking with Optimus Primal and Cheetoh about the latest situation especially the war against Horrorcons.

"Are you sure you can handle it?" Optimus Prime asked in concern, "Perhaps we should assist you until the enemy has fallen and captured."

"No, Prime. I cannot afford to let you halted your journey. You must continue. You must stop Megatron and retrieved the Cyber Planet Key. That is your mission," Optimus Primal said firmly and calmly, "Leave Dragontron and his Horrorcons to us. We'll handle him. We'll end this Beast Wars."

Cheetoh nodded, "Yeah! We won't let them win and take over our home, without the fight. I won't give up."

Elita-One smiled, "Well done, Cheetoh. Keep it up. And keep your planet safe."

Cheetoh saluted, "Count on it, Lady Elita!"

"I wish you luck, Primal for this upcoming Beast Wars," Optimus Prime said firmly as he held his hand out.

Optimus Primal nodded as he shook Optimus Prime's hand, "You too as well. Good luck, my brother."

With everyone has finished their goodbyes to each other, the Autobots boarded into their ship. It began to lift up and headed to the space. Maximals cheered and giving applause to their comrades for their journey. And now, the Wildertonian Heroes must prepare for their next battle against the Horrorcons for the upcoming Beast Wars...

After leaving the Wildertron, the ship was flying and giving chase after the Decepticons' ship into the stars. Elita-One was piloting the ship, with the help of Ironhide and some soldiers. Perceptor was looking through some manuscripts and information about how to create the Artificial Energon.

Optimus Prime was alone within the chamber as he held the Matrix of Leadership. It glowed brightly, slowly forming the holograms of Alpha Trion and Prima.

"Megatron has taken the key," Alpha Trion said grimly, "He is now delivering it to our greatest enemy. They will surely use it for their revenge and ambition..."

Prima nodded, "The danger is coming now. Our race is about to reach the extinction..."

"I must stop them, no matter the cost," Optimus Prime said firmly, "Tell me what I must do..."

Prima and Alpha Trion looked at each other as they're worried and concern. They both sighed as they knew that they won't have another way to stop Quintessons. They nodded and agreed to tell Optimus Prime of what he can do to stop and defeat ancient enemies...

To be Continued...

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