Chapter 1:
Ultra Magnus and Jet Convoy to the Rescue

The wind blows through the open field as the Autobots stand ready to do battle with the Decepticons. Megatron, his confidence high due to Thrust's manipulations, has challenged Optimus to do battle.
"Decepticons, Attack!" yells Megatron as he steps back to enjoy watching the carnage. Starscream leads Thundercracker and Sunstorm into the air firing at the Autobots. Jetfire takes to the air to intercept them and draw their fire. Hot Shot squares off with Demolisher as Blurr and Sideswipe engage Ramjet and Dirge. Cyclonus goes gun happy firing at any Autobot that moves. Skywarp charges Optimus with his wing-blade drawn but Scavenger intercepts him.
"The plan is going well, Thrust." Says Megatron as Thrust transforms to robot mode and lands beside him.
"Didn't I say as much Megatron," the arrogance in Thrust's voice irks Megatron.
"You better not fail me." Just then Thrust is blown over the edge of the cliff by Optimus Prime. "Prime," Megatron grips the Starsaber sword tightly in his hand preparing to attack.
"Catch, Optimus!" Smokescreen launchers the Shield to Optimus and then starts tracking and firing at those seekers in the air.
"Optimus Prime, SUPER MODE!" Optimus transforms to his super mode and powerlinks with his trailer. "Come on Megatron."
Megatron swings the sword and Optimus brings the shield up to block. The battle rages on.
Back at the Autobot base on earth Red Alert is watching the battle with Rad, Carlos and Alexis. "What's that?" asks Carlos pointing at a large shadow overcastting the battle.
"Probably just some clouds. I'll tell Laserbeak to look up," says Alexis as she types commands into the console. The view pans up showing the underside of a huge battleship descending to earth. The four are stunned.
"SHOCKWAVE!" The monotone shout causes all the combatants to pause their fight and look up. Shockwave transforms and lands, the cannons on his chest swiveling around as they lock on to Autobots.
"Hee, hee," Thrust's maniacal laughter breaks the silence. "Shockwave, blast those Autobots."
"SHOCK, SHOCK," Shockwave's monotone voice rings out as his cannons open up on the Autobots and those Decepticons unfortunate enough to be standing to close. Optimus throws up the shield just in time to block a volley that sends Megatron flying backwards the Starsaber flying from his grasp.
"Thrust, what treachery is this?"
"Sorry Megatron. Shockwave sometimes gets to enthusiastic."
"SHOCK, SHOCK," the Autobots scramble to get out of Shockwave's line of fire.
Optimus stands in front of Shockwave holding the shield up defiantly. "Sparkplug transform and combine!" Sparkplug, Optimus' partner minicon, transforms to vehicle mode and powerlinks to his shoulder. Optimus holds his blaster out, "MAXIMUM BLAST!"
In a dazzle of light Optimus unleashes his most powerful attack at Shockwave. The blast hits Shockwave full in the chest reeling him backwards. As he does he fires off one last volley straight at Optimus who is unable to raise the shield in time. The blast forces prime to transform back to normal robot mode clutching his side.
Megatron takes this opportunity to blast prime four times with his fusion cannon. He looks down at his fallen adversary, a gleeful smile on his face. He approaches his dropped Starsaber but is stopped by a barrage of fire from Blurr and Sideswipe.
Hot Shot races by just in time to grab the Starsaber and points it at Megatron. The rest of the Autobots gather around their fallen leader.
"You've won a reprieve for now, Autobot," says Megatron, a sneer of contempt on his face. "Decepticons retreat!" With that the warp gate at the Decepticon moon base automatically recalls all of the Decepticons including Shockwave.

Later at the Autobot HQ on earth, Red Alert has Optimus in the repair bay. Heavily damaged Red Alert was forced to lock Optimus in vehicle mode so his internal repair systems could function without interruption.
In the main control room Rad hits a switch activating the comm to the repair bay. "Red Alert, how's Optimus?"
"I've repaired his armor and locked him into vehicle mode to aid his internal systems. He should be functional in a day or two."
"Thanks, Red Alert." Just then an alarm starts to sound.
"Hey guys the computer just found a minicon."
"Correction, Carlos." says Alexis, "The computer is picking up a signal from several minicons. Looks like five, maybe six of them."
"Where at?" questions Scavenger.
"The coast. Three of them are right by the ocean and at least two more are further inland."
"Right. Hot Shot, take the others and find those minicons. Red Alert, Jetfire, and I will stay here."
"Ok, Scavenger. Come on guys, Let's get to those minicons before the Decepticons do."
"Coordinates set, Hot Shot you are all clear to launch."
Hot Shot leads the band of Autobots through the warp gate taking them to coast. Once there the Autobots split up looking for the minicons.
"Hey, Alexis?"
"Yea, Carlos?"
"The blue dots are the Autobots and the green ones are the minicon signals right?"
"That's right Carlos."
"Then what are the red ones?"
"Those would be Decepticons." Realizing what Carlos has asked Alexis looks up at the monitor showing Hot Shot and the other's position. "Oh NO!"

Coming in over the ocean, Starscream leads Thundercracker and Sunstorm towards the three minicon signals on the coast. 'Leaving me behind eh Thrust? I don't think so.' "Sunstorm, Thundercracker, those minicons are mine."
"Whatever you say, Starscream, just as long as I can shoot some Autobots."
"You'll get your chance, Sunstorm. They always show up."

Overlooking the coastal plain, Megatron watches as the Autobots split up.
"There's only the four of them, Megatron."
"Yes, Thrust there is." 'Must this squidhead always point out the obvious?'
"Still four is good, what with Prime injured and all. Demolisher, get that minicon to jam the Autobots comm system."
"His name is Blackout."
"I don't care. He's your minicon, now make him work."
"Heeheehahee, he sure told you didn't he, Demolisher," says Cyclonus snickering.

"Scavenger, come quick!"
Scavenger runs into the room. "What is it Rad?"
"It's Hot Shot and the others. They're surrounded by Decepticons."
"Jetfire launch immediately and help them out."
"You got it!"

"Hot Shot ...BZZZ... ot Decep ...BZZZZZZZZ... you."
"Alexis, come back I didn't catch that."
"BZZZZZ... pticons ...BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ... help."
"Blurr, Sideswipe, Smokescreen, form up something's not right. Sideswipe? Blurr? Smokescreen? Do any of you hear me?"

"I tell you, Megatron, it's a good thing we left that bumbling fool Starscream back at the base. If he had just followed the plan last time we could have eliminated the Autobots then." Megatron reaches out to the side and grabs Thrust by the neck. "..Gurgle.. Megatron .."
"Cease your mindless babbling at once! Skywarp, take out those Autobots, now!"
"With pleasure, Megatron. Ramjet, Dirge, ATTACK!" Ramjet and Dirge take off for Blurr and Smokescreen while Skywarp transforms to jet mode and zeros in on Hot Shot. 'This is to easy.' "ARRGG!" The near miss from the plasma blast causes Skywarp to miss.
Skywarp's attack blows a hole in the ground twenty feet in front of Hot Shot. "What the ... Transform!" As he transforms to robot mode, Hot shot turns around and looks up. "Jetfire!"
"Take that, Skywarp!"
"Jetfire, I'll get you first!" Skywarp veers off to intercept Jetfire.
"Go get that minicon, Hot Shot. I can handle Skywarp." Jetfire intercepts Skywarp and the two start fighting.
"Right." Hot Shot turns and runs towards the closest minicon signal.

"SOLAR BLAST!" The ground in front of Hot Shot is thrown into the air while the blast knocks Hot Shot down.
"Now what?" Looking up Hot Shot sees Sunstorm descending down at him. "Oh great."

Ramjet blasts away at Blurr but he is too fast to hit. "Stand still Autobot."
"Not likely, Ramjet. I don't plan on getting shot today. Incinerator, POWERLINK!" Incinerator powerlinks with Blurr, enabling his hoverjet mode. Blurr blasts away heading towards Hot Shot.

Smokescreen transforms to robot mode as Dirge flies over head. "Liftor, POWERLINK!" Liftor powerlinks to Smokescreen's crane converting it into a powerful blastcannon. "Ok Dirge. Let's see how you like this." Smokescreen steadies his aim as Dirge turns charging straight at him.
"How cute. The weakling Autobot wants to play."
"Weakling huh? FIRE!" Smokescreen's shot is right on target, knocking Dirge from the air. Smokescreen immediately transforms and speeds to the minicon signal on the coast.

In the distance of the battle two mysterious transformers uncover two of the sleeping minicons. "Partner minicons?"
"Yes. These will be very helpful. Let's get to the battle."

Spotting Sideswipe approaching one of the minicons, Starscream moves to intercept. "Thundercracker help Sunstorm. I'm going after the minicon."

Approaching Hot Shot, Blurr transforms and turns around skidding backwards on his feet until his back is touching Hot Shot's. "This is a pretty pickle, Hot Shot." Blurr fires with both of his blasters at Ramjet.
Ramjet, Sunstorm, and Thundercracker transform to robot mode and surround Hot Shot and Blurr. The three seekers touch down and draw their wing-swords.

Sideswipe swerves and transforms as Starscream lands in front of him sword drawn. "That minicon is mine, Autobot." Starscream points the sword menacingly at Sideswipe. "Stay away."
Sideswipe pulls out his blaster. "I'm not afraid of you Starscream." He fires off several shots missing Starscream each time.
"Oh, I'm so scared." Starscream raises his sword, ready to strike Sideswipe down.
"Sideswipe!" Smokescreen lasso's Starscream's arm, keeping him from striking Sideswipe.
"You'll pay for that." Starscream jerks his arm swinging Smokescreen around and slamming him into the ground.
"NO!" Seeing Smokescreen tossed around like a rag doll, Sideswipes berserker rage overcomes him. He pulls the trigger on his blaster unleashing a hailstorm of fire at Starscream. Starscream staggers under the assault.

"JOLT, POWERLINK!" Hot Shots partner minicon powerlinks, activating Hot Shot's blaster cannon. "Let's go Blurr."
"Right."
The two Autobots charge forward, managing to make it to Sideswipe and Smokescreen.

In the air Jetfire and Skywarp continues to dogfight, neither one able to hit the other. Jetfire transforms to robot mode and faces Skywarp. "Take this!" Jetfire unleashes his plasma blaster on Skywarp.
Skywarp narrowly avoids being hit and transforms. "Looks like your friends could use your help, Jetfire." Skywarp points behind and below Jetfire to the other Autobots being surrounded by the other Seekers. Jetfire chances a look and is smacked in the chest by Skywarps null laser.

"Things aren't looking to good out there Scavenger."
"No its not Red Alert."
"Red Alert, what about Optimus?" shouts Rad.
"Hey who's that?" Alexis points to two blue dots on the monitor moving towards the others.

Megatron jumps off the cliff landing near the four Autobots surrounded by the Seekers. Thrust follows.
"Starscream you fool! What do you think you are doing?"
"Thrust!" shouts Megatron startling Thrust.
"Ye- Yes Megatron?"
"SHUT UP." Turning towards Starscream and the others, "Good job Starscream, even if you were supposed to stay at the base. I will now claim my minicons as you no doubt planned to let me."
"Of course, Megatron." Starscream could barely get the words out, his contempt for Megatron barely concealed.
The sound of a truck horn blaring stops Megatron who turns to look. In the distance Megatron could see a vague outline of a tractor-trailer bearing down on him. "Optimus Prime? It can't be."
The others turn their heads to look at the newcomer to the battle. "MAGNUS!" shouts Hot Shot.
The white semi bears down on Megatron. "Ultra Magnus, TRANSFORM!" Ultra Magnus transforms and tackles Megatron.
"Ultra Magnus, I should of known." Megatron throws Magnus off of him.
"I didn't come alone, Megatron."
Several blasts come from the sky knocking the seekers to the ground. The sun reflects off the white and red armor of the Autobot descending from the sky. "Come on Hot Shot. Let's get those minicons."
"Sure thing, Skyfire."
"Not so fast!" Demolisher transforms to tank mode and starts firing everything he has at the cluster of Autobots. The Autobots scramble to avoid Demolishers blasts.
"DEMOLISHER!" shouts Megatron as he throws up his arms to cover himself. "Watch where you aim!"

Skyfire leans over the crater made by Jetfire when he crashed. "I leave you alone for a little while and look what happens."
"Hey that hurts, Skyfire."
"It's just nice to know you haven't got yourself killed."
"Ouch."
"Oh this sickens me," says a disgusted Skywarp. Jetfire and Skyfire raise their blasters simultaneously and fire, blasting Skywarp into space.

"Yoah! Who's that Scavenger?"
"That would be Ultra Magnus, Carlos. He's one of the Autobots' greatest warriors. The other one with him is Skyfire."
"Cool."

A large shadow overcasts the battlefield as the Decepticons get back to their feet.
"Heehahahhahee. Your going to get it now Autobots!" shouts Cyclonus as he fires randomly at the Autobots.
"SHOCKWAVE, TRANSFORM!" Shockwave descends from the sky and transforms to robot mode. He immediately starts firing at the Autobots. "SHOCK, SHOCK!"
"Skyfire! Jetfire! Concentrate on keeping those seekers busy. Blurr and Hot Shot take Demolisher and Cyclonus. Smokescreen, Sideswipe, you got cover fire. Shockwave is mine."
"Be careful, Magnus. That's how Optimus got hurt."
"ULTRA MAGNUS, SUPERMODE!" Ultra Magnus combines with his trailer and forms his super mode. "AUTOBOTS, MOVE!"
"Hmm. This just got interesting. Now where has Thrust gone too?" wonders Megatron a loud.
Ultra Magnus readies his blaster and charges Shockwave, firing. Shockwave returns fire getting several near misses. Magnus' shots do little damage but succeed in keeping Shockwave off balance. Magnus closes the distance and clocks Shockwave with his left fist, knocking him over. Magnus then faces Megatron and aims his blaster.
Before he can get a shot off, Shockwave grabs Magnus' foot and pulls, slamming Magnus' face into the ground. Shockwave then stands up and looms over the fallen Autobot.
Magnus rolls over and kicks Shockwave with both feet, knocking him back. Springing to his feet, Magnus unleashes a flurry of punches beating Shockwave back. With a final uppercut, Shockwave is thrown into the air before slamming the ground with his back.
Magnus picks up his blaster and turns back to Megatron. "Your turn, Megatron."
"POWERLINK!" Megatron's partner minicon, Leader-1, answers his master's call. Powerlinking with Megatron's turret section, Leader-1 increases Megatron's power. "Now, Magnus, don't do anything rash."

In the air Skyfire and Jetfire's acrobatic maneuvers keep the seekers busy while Smokescreen and Sideswipe are able to make glancing shots at the Decepticons. Starscream flies up into the clouds and transforms to robot mode.
"I've had enough of this foolishness. BEAM CANNON FIRE!" Starscream's shoulder cannons flip forward and fire, unleashing their deadly firepower towards the Earth.
"Look out!" yells Skywarp to the other seekers as the two red beams slice through the air. The shots fall short of their intended target but the force of the explosion distracts the Autobots.

Megatron fires his fusion cannon at Ultra Magnus, but the Autobot keeps moving keeping the Decepticon leader from getting a good shot. "That's it! FINAL ATTACK!" Megatron shifts to his maximum firepower mode as his turret section rotates to the front of his body. "You're mine!" The burst of firepower takes Magnus by surprise.
After the first barrage, Magnus manages to get his arms up to help block the attack.
"Why won't you go down? Stubborn Autobot."
Magnus rolls out of Megatron's line of fire, raises his blaster, and fires repeatedly. The shots slam in to Megatron and he falls to one knee.

"Get up Shockwave!" yells Thrust.
"SHOCK!"
"Good, now powerlink with Megatron before its to late!"
"SHOCKWAVE, COMBINE!"
Shockwave, separating into his three component pieces, combines with Megatron.
"Thrust, what is this?" The sudden rush of power revitalizes Megatron. "Impressive." Megatron blocks several of Magnus' shots with his new armor.

"Magnus is in trouble, Scavenger."
"Yes, time to help."
"I'll go with you," says Red Alert ready for battle.
"But what about..." Warning alarms sound cutting Rad off.
"Someone's in the launch bay!" exclaims Alexis as she flicks the switch for the monitor. "It's Optimus."
Optimus is obviously not fully recuperated. Unable to stand up straight he leans against the wall with one hand. "Set the gate coordinates for Skyfire's position."
"Optimus you're in no condition..." Red Alert starts to respond.
"I don't have time to argue."
"But Optimus, those coordinates are above the earth, you'll fall!" pleads Alexis.
"DO IT!"
"Coordinates set," responds Alexis.
"LAUNCH!"

Back at the battle a warp gate opens just above Starscream who is still firing at the Autobots below. Optimus materializes then slams his fist into Starscream's head as he passes by causing Starscream to blast Skywarp and Ramjet.
"Look!"
Skyfire tilts his head and sees Optimus falling head first to the ground. "Optimus!" Rocketing towards Optimus, Skyfire throws his shield and plasma blaster. The shield and blaster combine into a rocket pack which then connects to Optimus, sending back up into the atmosphere.
"JET CONVOY, POWERLINK!" shout Optimus and Skyfire simultaneously. The two combine, Skyfire forming the legs and Optimus the torso.
"Let's do this." Optimus zips around knocking the other seekers out of the fight. Spotting Megatron about to blast Magnus, Optimus targets Megatron and fires. The plasma blast slams into Megatron's side spinning him around.

"Jet Convoy, mmm. Well that is interesting," says an intrigued Thrust, watching from the clouds.

"Who dares?" says an enraged Megatron.
"I dare, Megatron." Optimus closed the distance and slams his right fist into Megatron's jaw.
Seeing Magnus rise to his feet Megatron frowns. "Another day, Prime." with that Megatron warps out. The other Decepticons soon follow suit.