TRANSFORMERS : DEATH'S HEAD.

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Disclaimer :

Death's Head – I do not own Transformers or Death's Head. Mattel, Hasbro, Marvel U.S. and Marvel U.K. have that honour. I own Raiden, Seraphim, Alpha Destroyer, Citadel Supreme and Valkyrie.. Raiden transforms into a fighter, similar in design to the valkyries/veritechs from Macross/Robotech. Seraphim transforms into a F-4 Phantom. Valkyrie transforms into a SAAB 35 Drakken.

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On Earth :

Optimus Prime stood on one of the many roof tops of Autobot City, and sighed. He felt relieved that Seraphim, Dogfight and Wreck-Gar, along with Landmine and Sky Lynx were alright. He also felt immense sadness over the loss of Rollbar, Jazz and Goldbug. Whilst he hadn't known Rollbar long, Jazz and Goldbug were old allies and, more importantly, friends.

The recently changed Hot Rod approached him. He had decided to return the Matrix to Optimus, thereby returning to his younger form, and handing responsibility of the Earthbound Autobots to Ultra Magnus.

Hot Rod had delivered the news from Death's Head to Optimus. It was the first time Hot Rod saw the grief and sadness descend on the famous Optimus Prime. Also, the fact that the message was cut off before he could find out more information, just added to his own worries. He sighed and spoke up.

"Umm, Optimus?"

Optimus turned slowly and faced him.

"What is it Hot Rod?"

"Well, I sent Cosmos out on recon, near lunar orbit, and to keep his sensors scanning for the 'VULTURE'. So far...."

"Nothing."

Hot Rod nodded.

Optimus sighed and turned his gaze over Autobot City.

"This war is costing us too much Hot Rod. Far too much."

Hot Rod nodded and stood next to the wiser Autobot.

"For some of us, it's all we know. We were created with this war. We've never known peace, and I have a feeling it'll be a long time yet, before we experience it."

Optimus looked at him.

"Hmmm, you never were so... 'deep'... like that before you became Rodimus."

Hot Rod's face hardened.

"I've changed. We all have Optimus. The youngest of us, is only a few thousand years old, and I've already seen far too many of their sparks fade and die." He faced his leader "This war has to stop Optimus."

Before Optimus could respond, Brainstorm hurried towards them. In his vehicle form, he flew over them and transformed, Arcana transforming into the head of the new Autobot mad scientist. Brainstorm made his way to them.

"Optimus! Hot Rod! Just received word from Cosmos! The 'VULTURE' has been sighted, and should be here...."

The last part of Brainstorm's message was drowned out as the 'VULTURE' flew over head, it's engines rumbling loud and caused a sonic boom. Optimus and Hot Rod both leaped off the roof and landed on the ground running towards the landing pad. As they ran, Optimus barked orders for all the medical staff to approach Landing pad 18 (ironically the same pad Death's Head had left from, as had Goldbug and his crew.). Hot Rod transformed and tore off, leaving dust in his wake. Optimus followed suit, and as he approached the landing area, Autobots were converging on the pad. Ultra Magnus and Fortress Maximus were the first ones there, and when Optimus arrived, he saw them part way for Grimlock, who walked down the 'VULTURE's ramp, holding Seraphim in his arms. He placed the fallen femme within Ratchet, who then sped off towards the med bay. Red Alert, Backstreet, Guzzle and Repugnus carried the bodies of Goldbug and Jazz off the ship. Arcee, Springer, Cloudburst and Kup helped Landmine and Wreck-Gar out of the ship. Dogfight fought off Inferno and Tracks and stormed down the ramp, anger and rage etched on his face.

Optimus made his way towards the Triggerbot.

"Dogfight, what...?"

"The Decepticons ambushed us Prime. They had Astrotrain disguised as Sky Lynx, and when they were close enough, Scourge, his Sweeps, the Constructicons as well as Sixshot stormed the shuttle. Rollbar blew the ship, taking the Constructicons with him, but the rest chased us to a station, where Goldbug fell." He paused as he remembered the Throttlebots heroic death.

Slag snarled.

"Me Slag destroy all Decepticons!"

Grimlock looked at him.

"Decepticons will pay! Me Grimlock, swear this! Me shall not rest until me avenge Jazz and Goldbug!"

"And Seraphim, yes?"

Grimlock faced Death's Head, who had walked down the ramp and looked at the Dinobot commander. Grimlock nodded.

"Aye, Seraphim will be avenged."

Getaway and Blurr walked over to Ultra Magnus.

"UltraMagnus,UltraMagnus!!Decepticonsontheirwayhere!Allofthem,includingthecouncilofDecepticons!!"

Getaway nodded.

"We intercepted a message from Cybertron to Galvatron. Their planning to wipe us out in one fell swoop."

Ultra Magnus sighed.

"News just keeps getting better and better."

Fortress Maximus looked at Ultra Magnus.

"We'd better prepare. Have all Autobots with interstellar capabilites in low orbit of Lunar. From there they'll remain undetected from Decepticon scanners, until it's too late."

"A first strike offense, huh?"

Hot Rod spoke up.

"A good offense, is the best defence."

Ultra Magnus faced him and Optimus, who were standing a few feet away, with Grimlock and Death's Head. Before he could speak, Death's Head beat him.

"Understand one thing : Raiden is not to be attacked. He is mine, yes?"

Grimlock snarled.

"I OWE RAIDEN!! HIS HEAD IS MINE!!"

"You don't understand you big galoot! I know Raiden. I know how he thinks! Only I can stop him, yes?"

"SO WHAT!"

"So, you've got Seraphim to worry about, yes? With your pea brain focused on her, you'll be useless in the coming battle."

Grimlock snarled and walked off.

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Death's Head – Another day, another chapter, another victory over writer's block! YAY! Anywayz, things are picking up. Have BIG plans for following chapters, yes? R&R please.