TRANSFORMERS : DEATH'S HEAD.

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Disclaimer :

Death's Head : I don't own the Transformers or Death's Head. Mattel, Hasbro, Marvel US and Marvel UK do. I own the character's Seraphim and Raiden. Seraphim's jet form is a F-4 Phantom.

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On a certain planet, in a backwater system :

The Autobot Goldbug was sitting on a boulder overlooking the Autobot city, Metroplex. It was a beautiful day, and he enjoyed the peace of his current location. Ever since his reformatting from Bumblebee to Goldbug, he felt uneasy around his fellow Autobots. Rodimus Prime however, always treated him with the respect Goldbug deserved, at least in the eyes of the Autobot's second in command. Goldbug was grateful for that support, as where some of the other Autobot's given a second chance at existence. Ratchet for example, was back doing what he does best, as the chief Autobot mechanic. Apparently he was also driving First Aid and Red Alert insane. Goldbug chuckled, First Aid was always a qualified medic and the boisterous Red Alert, while having a rather loudness about him, could also be counted on to assist his fellow Autobots whenever he could.

A loud sonic boom echoed across the sky. Goldbug looked up and saw a shuttle from Cybertron on approach. He sighed, as he knew who was aboard the shuttle. Grimlock and his Dinobots had been sent to Cybertron, to escort a new group of Autobots to Earth. From what Goldbug could remember, Fortress Maximus, an Autobot who had journeyed to a far away planet called Nebulos, where he and his troops became Headmasters and Targetmasters respectively, led the new Autobots. He remembered when he and a small group of Autobots headed to the same planet, in an attempt to have a new body built for the digitised consciousness of Optimus Prime, and it was also the time when the birth of the Autobot Powermasters came into being. Even from the distance Goldbug was from the shuttle, he found himself picturing the scene aboard it. Grimlock, while being one of the most powerful Autobots, wasn't a very diplomatic or peaceful presence to be around. Goldbug questioned, to himself at least, why Rodimus had sent Grimlock to bring Fortress Maximus here.

He was interrupted from his ponderings, when his comlink called.

"This is Goldbug."

"Goldbug old buddy of mine. Rodimus said for me to call you to get your butt back here stat. He wants you on hand when Grimlock and the others arrive." The voice on the other end said.

Goldbug sighed "Sure thing Jazz. Where's Blaster hiding out? He should be there as well."

"You know Blaster, always a rockin and a rollin." Jazz replied, in his usual jazzy self.

"Alright, alright, I'm on my way. Goldbug out." Goldbug chuckled to himself as he put his comlink away. He turned his gaze back around the forest, and how Metroplex had been situated and smiled.

"Beautiful, truly beautiful." Goldbug transformed and headed back to Metroplex.

As Goldbug approached the city, his sensors detected the Aerialbots flying in tandem, escorting the shuttle. He also detected one of the new Autobots stationed there flying in patrol with them. Seraphim, had originally been created on Cybertron then, under orders from Optimus Prime, sent to Earth along with Ultra Magnus and some others. Goldbug knew Seraphim didn't have many friends, even amongst the jet Autobots, so he always tried being friendly around her. Apart from Goldbug, Seraphim also spoke with Arcee and Wreak Gar. Goldbug knew there was something hidden, mysterious about her, but didn't pry as to what it was. He knew she would say it to him, in her own good time.

The shuttle had landed, and as Goldbug transformed and made his way towards it, he noticed Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus were there waiting, as was Jazz. The Aerialbots, circled the shuttled then landed and transformed. They stood near Rodimus. Seraphim, transformed, was standing to one side, and she smiled as Goldbug approached.

"A little late aren't we Goldie?"

Goldbug blushed (or would've, if he had the ability to do so), as Seraphim called him by her nickname for him.

"Just a tad Sera." Using his nickname for her. He looked over at the shuttle "I hope Grimlock didn't cause any trouble and behaved himself."

Sera chuckled "Since one does Grimlock behave himself? He enjoys being who he is, and the Matrix take those who annoy him."

Goldbug nodded "Yeah, he is a no nonsense type of bot, at times. When he was the leader of the Autobots years ago, he was tyrannical. But when Optimus came back, he started to behave himself."

The shuttle's ramp extended and Grimlock stalked down the ramp, obviously annoyed and angry. He approached Rodimus.

"Last time me Grimlock be your errand boy!" Grimlock snarled.

"Heyyy, easy big guy. I thought you wanted a little down time, so...."

"ME NO SEE 'DOWN TIME', AS DOING YOUR ERRANDS!!!"

Ultra Magnus looked at the other Dinobots coming down the ramp. Each of them had the same looks of disgust on their faces. He turned his attention back to Grimlock as he was yelling at Rodimus.

"MY DINOBOTS NEED CHALLENGE!!! UNICRON WAS CHALLENGE!! DEVASTATOR WAS CHALLENGE!! MENASOR WAS CHALLENGE!! BRUTICUS WAS CHALLENGE!! WHERE CHALLENGE NOW? NO WHERE!!" Grimlock roared.

Before Rodimus could say anything, a tall Autobot stepped down the ramp. He approached Rodimus.

"Greetings. I'm Fortress Maximus. Grimlock has told my troops and myself a lot about you." Fortress Maximus said.

Rodimus looked from Fortress Maximus to Grimlock and back again.

"I hope whatever Grimlock said didn't give you any cause for alarm." Rodimus said, diplomatically.

Fortress Maximus shook his head.

"Well, at first it did, but the other passenger on board told us about you and your achievements. Suffice to say, I've been looking forward to meeting you, and combining our forces as one."

"Other passenger?" Rodimus asked, confused.

It was Goldbug who announced the other passenger, when he saw the mech appear at the top of the ramp.

"Optimus!"

Rodimus faced his Cybertronian counterpart, as Optimus Prime stepped down the ramp, his Powermaster colleagues, Joyride and Getaway just behind him. Fortress Maximus's troops fell in behind them.

"Well Rodimus, I have to question you on sending Grimlock and the Dinobots to Cybertron. But, I can guess why you did that." Optimus faced Grimlock "Grimlock, take your Dinobots and see Ratchet. I want you and your troops back to full fighting power as soon as possible."

Grimlock snarled "Of course! Big Prime know everything! He best Autobot in universe! PAH! DINOBOTS! COME!"

Grimlock stalked off, with Slag, Swoop, Sludge and Snarl in tow. Sera watched them go by and sighed. Goldbug looked at her.

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Death's Head - Well, it's official. My favourite all time Transformer is none other than the mighty GRIMLOCK!!! GRIMLOCK RULEZ, OK!?! Next chapter uploaded soon. R&R please.