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. Alpha Destroyer and Citadel Supreme's vehicle forms will be revealed in following chapters, yes?

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Within Autobot City, an hour ago :

Optimus, Hot Rod, Death's Head, Wreck-Gar and Blaster watched the screen before them. On it, there was a small group of red dots, with three medium sized dots. Approaching the red group, was a swarm of purple dots, with two huge dots. The red dots representing the valiant Autobot forces, whilst the purple represented the Decepticons. Optimus wore a grim expression. From the looks of it, the red dots were losing. Death's Head stood.

"I'm taking my ship and helping, yes?"

Hot Rod nodded.

"I'm coming as well."

Then, small red dots fell back out of the swarm, as one of the medium sized red dots accelerated towards one of the purple dots. Optimus's optics went wide, as both the red dot and purple dot flashed and went dark. Some of the purple dots were engulfed in the same explosion All of the red dots converged on one of the medium dots, as the second medium red dot, did the same as the first one.

Optimus slammed the side of the console.

"NO! DON'T!!"

The second red dot was destroyed before hitting the final purple dot. The remaining red, sped away from the battle, towards Earth. Optimus faced Death's Head and Hot Rod.

"Get to the landing area and help those Autobots back under cover! The Decepticons are following!"

Death's Head and Hot Rod nodded. Wreck-Gar transformed into his cycle form, with Death's Head jumping into the saddle. Hot Rod transformed into car form, and the three sped off. Optimus hit a button, and waited.

"What is it Optimus?"

"Ultra Magnus! Go to Alert level 5! Transform Autobot City, and prepare Metroplex for Deployment!"

"Primus! It's starting."

"That it is old friend. This time, we may not survive."

Optimus turned and ran out of the room. As soon as he left it, he transformed and drove off.

Hi-Q looked out the window as Optimus drove along.

"This is going to be bad isn't it Optimus."

"I have a feeling it will be HiQ. Which is why I'm going to make the offer to all binary bonded Autobots. Have their partners leave and escape to the surrounding countryside. Hopefully they'll be able to blend in with the humans."

"I can tell you right now Optimus, I will not abandon you. And, I have the distinct feeling none of the others will want to leave either. If they did, who would stop the Decepticons from destroying our home world? No, I'm sure they'll stay here and fight alongside their partners."

Optimus sighed.

"But, you understand, I have to give them the choice."

Hi-Q nodded.

"I do understand Optimus. I do."

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Inside med bay :

Ratchet frowned as he heard the sirens and klaxons ring. He had gone along with Brainstorm's idea and was looking at the two shells before him. There was a third, with it's occupant, which had recovered from the bonding process and had already left. He looked at Red Alert and First Aid.

"How's the final bonding process going?"

First Aid looked at Ratchet.

"No problems Ratchet. It's working perfectly! Brainstorm sure was head on with this idea of his."

Red Alert nodded.

"Yeah Ratchet, they'll be even stronger, faster and better than before."

Ratchet was about to reply, when the comm blared.

"Medical Emergency to landing area 5. Incoming wounded. Repeat, Medical Emergency to landing area 5. Incoming wounded." The voice said.

Ratchet looked at First Aid and Red Alert.

"Let's go. The final process is almost complete." Ratchet transformed and headed off.

The two medics nodded, transformed and followed him. As the three medics approached the shuttle, they transformed. Apart from Sky Lynx and Inferno, the injuries were minor. Inferno had piloted the first Shuttle which collided with the first Decepticon ship, which resulted in the destruction of both ships. The second shuttle had been sent in on remote, and when it was destroyed, fortunately it's crew of Sideswipe, Override, Sizzle and Fizzle had been picked up by the Aerialbot leader, Silverbolt. Sky Lynx had flown in too close to the other Decepticon ship, and was damaged by Cyclonus, Scourge, Divebomb and Blitzwing. Losing power he attacked the ship head on, managed to destroy one it's engines. However, in doing so, he also lost his life.

Seraphim, Dogfight and Cosmos looked at the medics, who tended to the wounded Brainstorm, Highbrow, Scattershot, Cloudburst, Skyhigh and Afterburner. Death's Head and Hot Rod were talking with Chromedome, Joyride and Crosshairs.

"The last ship, do you know...?" Hot Rod began.

"Galvatron's ship. His forces assimilated those of the other Decepticons into their ranks." Joyride said.

"Good."

"Good? How is that good Death's Head?" Hot Rod asked.

Death's Head grinned.

"Because I get to have revenge. I owe Galvatron and his flunkies, Scourge and Cyclonus, yes?"

Fortress Maximus watched Hot Rod and Death's Head converse, and approached them.

"Hot Rod, hadn't you better ask Optimus for the Matrix and become Rodimus again?"

Death's Head nodded.

"I didn't like Rodimus much, and I like Hot Rod even less, but at least Rodimus pulled his weight."

Hot Rod glared at the merc.

"Shut up!"

Seraphim shook her head, as a small laugh escaped her lips. Dogfight looked at her.

"Something funny Sera?"

She nodded and motioned towards Hot Rod and Death's Head, who were in the middle of an arguement. Death's Head turned, and started to walk away, arms raised in the air, in a typical "I don't care" posture. Hot Rod was livid. Dogfight chuckled.

"Well, it's good to see some of us still can laugh at a time like this."

Cosmos added.

"It reminds us that we're alive at the moment." He frowned "I just hope we stay alive."

Seraphim put a hand on the small Autobot's shoulder.

"Don't worry, we'll make it."

"I hope so Seraphim, I hope so."

Seraphim sighed and looked up. Her optics widened as she pointed into the sky.

"Look!"

From the cloud cover, emerge Galvatron's ship. The ship coasted along the valley, opening fire on Autobot city.

Fortress Maximus yelled.

"AUTOBOTS!! SCRAMBLE!! REPORT TO YOUR DESIGNATED DEFENCE POSITIONS!!"

Autobot city, halfway through transformation, couldn't open fire on the ship. The Autobots, responded with whatever weaponry they could. Springer, within one of the catapault launcher chambers, loaded a shell into the device. He looked at Sureshot.

"I got better things to do tonight than die."

"Same here. Fry that Decep ship and let's have fun!"

Springer smiled.

"One deep fried Decep ship coming up!"

The shell was fired, just as from other catapult launch chambers, numerous shells screamed towards the ship. The ship lurched as the shells tore through it's hull, and when the shells hit it's engine core, the ship exploded in a brilliant burst of energy and light.

Cheers rose from the Autobots, but Seraphim hissed as she ran along the battlements.

"This isn't over yet! If it was this easy to beat the Decepticons, we could've beaten them centuries ago."

"They sent it in via remote." Dogfight said.

"Which means......" Scattershot added.

Autobot City, finally finished transforming, when cannonfire rained down on it from the surrounding mountains. Seraphim turned and dodged a blast, she fell back into Dogfight.

"Ugh! Dogfight, the rest of our wing. How are they?"

Dogfight thought for a moment.

"They've been given the green light by Ratchet and his team of medics. Thinking what I'm thinking eh?"

"You bet." She activated her comm unit "Seraphim to Autobot Aerospace Squad. Assemble at landing pad 4."

As Seraphim, Dogfight and Scattrershot ran to the pad, Optimus transformed and approached Ultra Magnus.

"Ultra Magnus, report."

"The Decepticons sent their ship in on remote. Tricky bastards, are now in the surrounding mountains and are on approach on all vectors." He looked at Optimus "We're surrounded."

Before Optimus could respond, the city shook suddenly.

"What the?"

Blaster called to them.

"Optimus! Ultra Magnus! We've got a BIG problem here!"

Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime looked at the screen. Optimus hissed.

"Tripticon."

The massive Decepticon approached Autobot city from the North, cannon fire rippling out from the many weapons located around it. Also, Scorpononk came from the South, whilst from the East came Predaking, Menasor and Bruticus. From the West, came the rest of the Decepticons, with Galvatron in the lead.

Blaster hefted his weapon and looked at Optimus and Ultra Magnus.

"I'm gonna get to my position."

Optimus nodded as Blaster ran out the door. He looked sadly at Ultra Magnus.

"It has begun."

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Death's Head – The battle of Autobot city commeth! Who will survive? Who will die? One things for sure though. Now, all the big guns come to play. If you're a fan of big guns, REAL big guns and REALLY, REALLY BIG GUNS, stay tuned for the next chapter. R&R please.