Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers Prime. I only own the OC george Edwards/Bladewolf Prime.
"If we are to have any hope of recovering the Iacon relics before the Decepticons do, we must divide our resources." Optimus announced to us.
"Due to us having a better chance than in the original series since there's now 19 Autobots instead of merely 7, we've got as much of an even chance against the Decepticons." I said with confidence in which the whole team agreed with the same amount of confidence I had showed. "Now here's the details." I then walked over to the large screen and pointed out the first location of New York City. "The Big Apple will be crowded, and most likely the relic will be under the city, so use the Subway systems to find the relic. Speed and muscle is needed for this one."
"Who will be team one?" Miko asked.
"Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Jazz, Firstar, Flareup and Arcee will be team one." I said picking my choice for the first relic. Ratchet then showed the co-ordinates to the equator. "The Equator will be near a volcano, so we're gonna need everyone with a 4X4 Engine. Bulkhead, Ironhide, Chromia, Hound, Trailbreaker and Red Alert this is your show and will be team two."
The third one showed the arctic.
"The third will be in the arctic. Myself, Optimus and Elita will take this one due to there being little resistance in this so we shouldn't be too long. As for the fourth one, Ratchet, you'll have to handle this one. But don't worry, I've called Wheeljack to assist you on this one. Let's get this show on the road shall we?"
As the first team got itself ready to go, the groundbridge opened up and Arcee turned back to me and blew a kiss to me before transforming and letting Jack hop on and ride through the portal.
Once Team 2 were on their way to the Equator, Ratchet locked in the coordinates for the artic and opened the bridge, in which Optimus, Elita and myself transformed and drove through. We transformed as soon as we were through and the vortex closed behind us.
"Ugh, this place is gonna be worse than the Arctic." I said with a sigh, remembering the last couple of times I was in the frozen wasteland.
"Yeah, Arcee mentioned it, said you two and her were close to freezing into offlining." Elita remarked as we scanned our surroundings. "But, don't know if that's better than being stuck at base when it's infested with Scraplets."
"Meh, I'd say better. I've been attacked by those little pieces of scrap, so freezing is better than being slowly munched to death." I said.
We joined Optimus over at the edge of the cliff we were on, and we spotted a group of Decepticons, led by Dreadwing, and it seems they have captured Starscream as well.
"So, what's the plan, hon?" Elita asked her Sparkmate.
"Transform and head for the Decepticons." Optimus replied. We transformed into vehicle modes and drove for the group of 'Cons, the sounds of our engines getting their attention. We transformed and stood, ready for action.
"Optimus and Bladewolf Prime, as well as Elita-1, I will request only once that you surrender the relic!" Dreadwing called to us.
"I was going to request the same of you, Dreadwing." Optimus confessed.
"Then I would say that we are on equal footing, were it not that there are five of us and only three of you." Dreadwing remarked.
"Six, if you'd relieve me of these ridiculous manacles." Starscream piped in as if to remind us of his presence.
it was a tense standoff as Optimus and Dreadwing stared each other down. I was tense and ready to fight, because I knew shit was gonna hit the fan soon.
Dreadwing was the first to draw his weapon, which caused his troops to do the same, and they fired at us. I pulled out my shield, and deployed a X18 Scrapmaker from FOC, firing as Elita fired her own blaster into them, dropping two as we got close. Elita and I separated and picked our targets, I changed my gun in favour of my sword and drove it through the Vehicon's chest, then sliced it in half.
Elita had already dealt with her target by tossing it over her shoulder and curb stomping it's face into the ice, she then spun around and began rapidly firing both her blasters into the second one that gotten close to her when her back was turned. I then saw Optimus handling Dreadwing and I rushed to help him. I transformed and hit the accelerator when Dreadwing had his back facing me. I changed to robot mode again and shoulder barged into Dreadwing and skidded right next to Optimus.
I then looked behind us and saw that there was a sheer drop, it was high but in reality it was only a few meters so we can take the fall.
Dreadwing then tackled the both of us off the glacier and we crashed to the bottom, leaving the three of us undamaged. Optimus and I changed our servos to our blasters and fired right behind Dreadwing, hitting the glacier. This caused the Decepticon to scoff in amusement.
"Your aim is poor." He said to us. But little did Dreadwing know that he was about to eat those words in the next few seconds.
"That's only a matter of Perspective." Optimus replied putting his guns away and stepping back.
"It wasn't you we were aiming at." I smirked as I did the same.
"NO!"
Dreadwing's cry echoed throughout the arctic desert as he was buried under all of the solid snow. Much like his Brother Skyquake, unlike him however Dreadwing won't stay down for long. We heard the sound of snow crunching coming towards us and saw Elita had Starscream in her grasp.
"What a team we make! I'm so glad you, your Sparkmate and George prevailed Optimus Prime! Dreadwing was going to terminate me! Now if you could remove my bonds I will lead you straight to the relic!" Starscream exclaimed. Wow, what a suck-up! Does he do this much aft kissing to Megatron? What am I saying, of course he does! Why else would he still be alive?
I looked at Optimus. "Please, can I?"
Optimus gave a single nod. I walked up to Starscream and he thought I was going to release him. But I ended up clocking him in the face.
Hard.
"Ow! Was that really necessary, George?!" Starscream cried as he was still held by Elita.
"Well, let's see. First: You tortured me on the Nemesis, which I still have not forgotten. Secondly: You harmed Arcee when Airachnid left you to go find the Immobilizer, and believe me when I say I despise the thought of my girlfriend and sparkmate being harmed by anyone, least of all a leech like you. Thirdly: You worked with MECH to steal Bumblebee's T-Cog."
"You helped him get it back, didn't you?!" Starscream pointed out.
"Yeah, after making sure you didn't destroy it!" I retorted. "And fourth: You are a snivelling coward with a silver tongue who needs one hell of a punch. Hencefourth..."
I punched him again, hard.
"GAH!" Starscream yelled in pain before growling. "Show me some respect! I was the leader of the Decepticons!"
"You couldn't lead a parade." I said with a smirk. Oh, how I loved that quote. "Now, why don't you lead us to the relic and shut up less you want me to do the Universe a favour and end you when Megatron couldn't do it?"
Starscream grumbled as Elita shoved him forward. "You're welcome."
We walked through the snow as Starscream lead the way with Optimus behind him at gun point if he tried anything, which was doubtful since the coward couldn't take on the three of us, as Elita and I followed walking right next to the Seeker.
"Be reasonable Prime! This cold will freeze all our articulators." Starscream stated.
"The current temperatures aren't extreme enough to affect our biology, you'll be fine." Dad said simply.
"Fine. Miserable. And I cannot believe you'd take our alliances for granted after all I've done for you Autobots! Helping, helping restore your memory, saving Arcee-"
"Starscream, don't make me shoot you when I really want to do so." I said.
"While you at times proved beneficial to us, it had only been to improve your own best interests." Optimus said.
Starscream merely snarled before responding. "Well, we all can't be as selfless as you, can we?"
We reached a high vantage point and saw a human research post with various aircraft and snow vehicles outside and lights signifying its location.
"Ah…as I suspected, humans. We will find the relic here, so let us reclaim what's ours." Starscream said as he began to walk ahead but Elita yanked on his wings which looked painful from just looking.
"Who put you in charge again?" She said to him in which the seeker flinched.
"We cannot just simply enter a human facility in search of Cybertronian relics." Optimus stated as a matter of fact.
"Not even if they stole it?" Starscream asked wryly.
"They didn't even steal it to begin with, Starscream. They merely found it and don't know what it is." I said, adding to the conversation.
"Nor can we expose any humans to a dangerous Decepticon." Optimus added as a final note before turning on his comms. I looked down at the facility and couldn't help but wonder if this was a reference to the old Transformers Armada PS2 Game. I mean it kinda does when I think about it, Cybertronian objects in a research facility, Starscream here as well, it really feels like that.
"Are we really going to wait in the freezing cold completely at the mercy of human bureaucracy?" And cue Starscream to cut me out of my train of thought. Dick.
"You forget who's still part human Starscream." I stated as I kept my optics on the facility. Several Helicopters were then leaving the base, signifying the coast is clear and we can now proceed.
"Base's clear Prime, try not to wreck the joint." Fowler said over the comm.
"Many thanks, Agent Fowler." Optimus said and we made our way down to the base. As I walked past the multiple buildings, I couldn't help but think that the Armada incarnation of Starscream will burst out of one of these buildings. I know it will never happen but I guess I played that game so many times it's drilled into my head.
We made our way towards the hanger where the relic was, the good news is it's intact. Bad news…
"The Relic remains sealed in the ice." Optimus observed.
"Gonna need a very good heating weapon for this." I remarked, transforming my arm into a Flamethrower.
"I knew of your questionable honors, Starscream…" The voice of Dreadwing got our attention as we turned to the door we just went through to see the Decepticon in the doorway. "But aiding the Autobots?! THAT is a capital offence!"
"What?! But I left tracks for you! On purpose to rescue me from my captors!" Starscream stated in shock.
"You don't waste time, do you?" I deadpanned at him.
"Dreadwing, I cannot allow you to leave here with the relic!" Optimus stated as he stood in front of us.
"I know that, Prime. But I do not intend on giving you a choice." Dreadwing retorted as the two of them fired at each other once again. Optimus Tackled Dreadwing out of the Hanger and the two began to fight outside.
"Stay here!" Elita said as she ran to help Optimus fight off the Decepticon commander.
I then heard breaking of Ice and then turned to see Starscream with the Apex Armour. I ran at him and swung my blade but Starscream slashed me across the ribs and bashed me in the face with his cuffs sending me into a couple of crates which fell on top of me. I shook my head to get my orientation back and glanced at my wound. It wasn't fatal, I'll be fine. I then saw the armour free Starscream of his cuffs and was now fully wearing the Apex Armour.
"A Perfect fit!" He boasted as he then turned to me.
"Scrap." I groaned.
Starscream grabbed me by the head and toss me outside getting the other three's attention as he walked out of the hanger.
"The Apex Armour." Optimus muttered in realisation as Elita helped me up.
"You dare claim that which belongs to lord Megatron?!" Dreadwing exclaimed.
"And what are you going to do about it, Commander?" Starscream challenged with a smirk.
"Now I'm pissed." I growled as I stood. Dreadwing charged at Starscream. When he struck the amour it was deflected by the sheer integrity.
"Not so strong now are you?!" The Seeker boasted. "Allow me to reunite you with your twin." Starscream merely swatted Dreadwing like a fly and he turned his attention to us.
"As for you, Optimus Prime! I will beat the living Spark out of you! Just so I don't have to deal with your bon trifurcating!" Starscream tossed Optimus into a pile of crates and all that was left was Elita and myself.
"Elita, help Optimus. I have a score to settle with Starscream." I said, keeping my eyes on the Seeker. Elita hesitated but nodded and ran to her sparkmate.
"So noble, George. You truly are a Prime." Starscream said mockingly as he circled each other.
I narrowed my optics before I deployed a Corosive Slime Cannon and fired right at the faceplate, to block his vision as the slime got all over it.
"Hey! Cut it out! I can't see!" Starscream shouted.
"That was the point." I said before I then deployed Thermal Rocket Launchers in my arms, and also had my shoulders pop out missile launchers as well. I fired relentlessly, hitting Starscream and making him stagger and walk back slowly.
Dreadwing joined the assault and fired his blaster cannon into Starscream as well. I ran, reared back and drove my clenched fist into the armour's chest as hard as I could, sending Starscream off his feet and crashing into the wall of a building.
"How's that for indestructible, Starscream?" I asked mockingly as Starcream started regaining his bearings and growled at me.
I backed up coming to stand beside Dreadwing and we glanced at each other before looking at Starscream as Optimus and Elita joined us.
"That Tickled!" Starscream cackled. "Fools! Not only am I intelligent! I AM INVINCIBLE!"
"Yet you cannot fly." Optimus called out.
"Nobody's perfect." The Seeker shrugged, knowing he was right.
"I know for a fact you aren't." I smirked, getting under his metal skin.
"Tell me of the other three relics. Are they as powerful as my shiny new armour?" Starscream said as he admired himself with the Apex Armor. Optimus Charged at him but was backhanded without effort by the Seeker. Elita and I unfolded our blasters and we fired blast after blast into the Apex Armor but he was merely staggered by all our shots.
"They are hidden away precisely from the likes of you!" Optimus called as he began to punch the Armour but it was futile in doing so.
"He's far too powerful, Prime! Fall back!" Dreadwing called in warning in which Optimus headed and drove back to our side and to relative safety.
"Cowards!" Starscream called to us. "You will not escape my might!" He said before he realised something. "Wait…You four are up to something." He stated.
"What was your first clue, dumbass?" I smirked as Dreadwing pressed the button on his remote and around him were several bombs surrounding Starscream in a circle and that was at that point when Starscream knew.
He fucked up.
The bombs detonated and Starscream fell through the ice along with the Apex Armour. The four of us looked down as we saw nothing but a dark navy blue abys in which Starscream fell into.
"Now that our Alliance has served its purpose..." Dreadwing began as he unsheathed his sword.
I merely sighed at this. "The relic is gone, Dreadwing, there's no point in fighting here anymore." I stated as the three of us retracted out battle masks.
"Bladewolf is right. Starscream is gone along with the Apex Armour." Optimus said, stepping in bringing his sword out just in case. "Is there any need to renew out battle when the goal has been lost?"
"You and I have unfinished matters." Dreadwing snarled.
"I bore Skyquake no malice. I regret the role I played in his demise." Optimus stated with his expression still calm as ever and retracted his sword. "So I will appeal to you as I once did with your twin. Turn your back on the Decepticon cause and help me end this war. For the sake for all that have fallen."
Dreadwing thought it over for a moment, before placing his sword on his back. "You have saved my life today." He turned and began walking away. "I will terminate you the next time we meet."
He transformed and flew off, to report his failure to Megatron. We stood there in silence.
"Well, that was anti-climatic." I said, getting a chuckle from Elita. "Can we go home, now? I don't want to suffer near-offlining by cold temperatures again..."
And that's it for this chapter.