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Millions of years in the past, on a planet hundreds of solar systems away from the Earth, a planet called Cybertron, there has been a war. A never- ending civil war between the two races that share the planet. Two races of metallic masters, huge robotic lifeforms beyond all imagination. They could covert themselves in vehicles, animals or other objects. They called themselves the Transformers®.
Autobots versus Decepticons, Good against Evil, metal against metal, Titans clash with Earth's fate hanging in the balance.
The new Golden Age of Cybertron has ended the war... for a while. Today, in the year 2506 the battle wages on in the Transformers: Alternatives!
FROM THE ASHES... Part II
The Shuttle with the Autobot warriors is close to Earth.
"We're ready to enter Earth's atmosphere sir.", Manta Ray says.
"Good. Set up our shield and activate our stealth camouflage. We must land unnoticed", ThunderClash replies and takes a seat. All Autobots do the same and get ready for the conclusion of the long journey. As the ship enters the atmosphere, flames cover the shell. The Autobots inside hold on tight. They're protected from the heat using the shield of the ship. As soon as the ship reaches the lowest levels of the atmosphere, the flames are put out and the ship starts landing process on a deserted area. As soon as it touches the ground, the engines are automatically shut down.
The doors soon open and the passengers get off board. "That's Earth, alright.", Jazz says.
"It seems we're here earlier than expected. That's good.", Thunderclash says.
"Ok, then let's go find the 'cons and kick them across the solar system", Ironfist suggests.
"It's a good idea, but we still don't know how many they are for sure, or what their power levels are. Jazz, what is the other Autobot cars ETA?", the Autobot Commander asks.
"They won't be late. They took off a while after us. They'll be here soon.", Jazz replies.
"Good. In the meantime we can roll to Metroplex and the Autobot colony here on Earth. Have we notified them?"
"We sent a scramble message after Megatron left Cybertron, but we never found out if they received it."
"Ok then. Manta Ray, Sparkabots Deluge, Smokescreen, Bumblebee stay here in case the others attempt to contact us. Make sure nobody discovers our location."
"Yes sir.", Smokescreen, the Sparkabots, Manta Ray, Bumblebee and Deluge reply in one voice.
"Jazz, Ironfist and Turbomasters, we are going to Autobot Colony in the United States. We're not far from there. Autobots transform!", Thunderclash orders and they obey. "Roll!" They leave the area.
- Autobot Colony, San Francisco, Earth.
Thunderclash and the others arrive to find a deserted battlefield. They transform back in their robot modes.
"What on Primus happened here?", Ironfist asks. A rhetorical question as it turns out.
"We were late.", Jazz mumbles. They keep walking inside Metroplex, trashed computers, smashed walls, and corpses in flames all around them.
"That can't be possible." Boss, one of the Turbomasters, says. "The Decepticons didn't even have time to set up a battle plan!"
"No, they didn't. If the wiped out the entire colony without a battle plan, their power levels must be by far higher than we previously thought.", Thunderclash says. "Let's head to the control room. If we're lucky enough Metroplex' memory banks won't be destroyed. We might be able to find out how this happened." The Autobots follow their leader.
In a while they are in the control room. Scorch, another Turbomaster, activates one of the remaining computers.
"We're lucky. We can find out how this mess happened here.", he says as all Autobots turn to one of the monitors. In the video, the Autobots are caught by surprise. Megatron and his forces hammer the colony and even the armed security 'bots fail to resist for more than a few seconds. The Decepticons storm inside Metroplex and wreck everything in a matter of minutes. Megatron and his warriors rip open their enemies and enjoy every single moment of it.
"Uhh...", Scorch says taking his look from the screen. "It's hard to look at.", Boss says still looking at the monitor.
"Poor Metroplex. He didn't even get a chance to transform and protect himself.", Jazz says.
"C'mon, we're not going to find anything useful here.", Thunderclash says and leaves the room. His troopers soon follow him, one after another.
- Planet Chaar.
Planet Chaar is no longer the ghost planet that Galvatron used as his base. The planet is now inhabited by a colony of Maximals and Predacons, as well as a small portion of Autobots and former Decepticons. On the north pole of the planet, the very top of it, where day and night are one and the same, is located the Command Tower, the building in which the leaders of the planet live and decide the fate of it in direct contact with Cybertron. The high council is consisted of 3 Decepticon, once Generals that helped to end the Great War.
It looks like the council is in a meeting.
"We have received word from Cybertron. It seems that Megatron broke loose.", the first general says.
"He killed our leader, Optimus Prime, then took over Cybertron and with a selection of soldiers he departed for the planet Earth.", the second general says.
"We have also heard rumors that the Autobot colony on Earth has been ravaged.", the third general says.
"Any news from the Autobot survivors?"
"Only rumors that a Colonel left for Earth with some troopers to stop Megatron."
"But Cybertron hasn't contacted us neither for help, or to share the results of this operation."
"It doesn't matter. Either way we have to end this revolt before it goes out of our control. Cybertron cannot go through another Great War."
"Then we will send some of our troopers to the Autobots on Cybertron, to end the Decepticons tyranny."
"Or at least that's what we are going to tell them."
"Yes, a cover story is essential for our purpose."
"Very well then. Send some of our class A troops to Cybertron as help to the Autobots. Also send the Predator Jets to Megatron on Earth with direct orders not to reveal our involvement in this and make sure Megatron doesn't get out of our control. Do we all agree?"
"Yes."
"Of course"
- Decepticon Spaceship, Australia, Earth.
Megatron's squad is working on establishing a new base on Earth. Megatron is in the ship's control room, setting up a radar system to scan every place on Earth. In his side stands his loyal Communication Officer, Soundwave, now reformatted into a military radio transmitter.
"Those pesky Earthlings are still beings of lower intelligence quality and significance. Their satellite programs can be easily cracked. Soundwave, how's the connection going?", Megatron asks.
"It's proceeding rapidly. Soon our computers will be connected with the planet's satellites and we will be able to scan every place on the face of the Earth.", Soundwave replies.
"Great.", he leaves the ship. "Ramjet! Did you search for survivors in the Autobot colony before you left?
"Yes Megatron. We destroyed every single last of them.", Ramjet replies.
"What about Metroplex?"
"The giant is as good as an empty can. Dead, we toasted all his brain circuits". Megatron smiles satisfied. "But Megatron, are you sure that the Autobots will attempt to follow us here?"
"Of course they will. It's in their nature. It's some kind of unexplained malfunction, which is passed from one generation to another. And as soon as we get our hands on them we will use their parts as scrap metal for our energy generators, the ones which will drain this planet off its power recourses.", Megatron explains.
"Great Megatron, I have concerning news.", Soundwave says from the control room. Megatron and Ramjet join him.
"What's the matter Soundwave?", the Decepticon Commander asks.
"The Earth Satellites picked up a signal of an incoming ship. The image quality is low but it seems that it is an Autobot transporting ship.", Soundwave explains.
"Splendid, huh Ramjet? Get the Skyscorchers and intercept the ship. I want those Autobots dead. I'll be joining you with the ground forces soon. Soundwave, you are to stay here and let us know of any incoming transmissions. Transform and march on the way to tyranny!", Megatron says as he and the other troopers transform and leave the area.
-Temporary Earthbase, Mojave Desert, California, Earth.
The Autobots are trying to evaluate the situation and find a way to bring Megatron down, especially after the destruction of Metroplex and the colony in San Francisco. In the meantime Manta Ray and Scorch are setting up a small radar system in the area, using the less resources possible. They are distracted by a signal on their monitors.
"Sir, you should have a look here", Scorch says.
"What's wrong?", Thunderclash says and heads to the monitors while the other Autobots follow him.
"We're receiving a signal from the other ship. They are already past the atmosphere. In a while they will be landing. But sir..."
"What is it Scorch?", the Autobot Commander asks concerned.
"We got the signal in a non- private channel.", Manta Ray explains instead.
"How's that possible? The Earth satellites shouldn't be able to track their signal.", Flash, another Turbomaster warrior, asks confused.
"I guess that their stealth system has been brought down by collisions with objects in the space during their journey here.", Scorch replies.
"That means that humans are aware of its existence and they might attempt to intercept it. We have to stay as low as we can until completely necessary. What are the coordinates of the landing's location?", the leader asks.
"They should be displayed on the screen now.", Manta Ray replies. Thunderclash looks at the monitor, and then turns to his warriors.
"Turbomasters, Bumblebee, Ironfist you come with me. Jazz, you're in command of the base until I return.", Thunderclash says.
"Roger, Pr... eh I mean Thunderclash", Jazz says slightly embarrassed. Thunderclash taps him in the shoulder.
"It's ok Jazz. I miss him too. Ok, our friends will be here shortly. Autobots, transform and roll out." Thunderclash's troops transform and drive away.
- A few miles away, still in Mojave Desert.
Thunderclash and his forces arrive at the landing point. They transform into their robot modes and watch the ship as it begins landing process. Inside the ship are the Autobot cars and minibots: Inferno, Sideswipe, Rapido, Windbreaker, Turbofire, Skram, Beachcomber, Hubcap and Seaspray.
"There, the others are already waiting for us. If you ignore those meteors that crashed on our shell, it was a quiet journey.", Sideswipe says. Suddenly something hits the right side of the ship.
"Can't you keep your mouth shut for change?", Inferno says. The Autobots on the ground soon notice where the shot came from.
"Decepticons!?", Flash yells confused.
"Megatron must have connected his radar to the earth's satellites!", Scorch realizes.
"So, when the signal was picked up, Megatron's radar also picked it up. Clever, I'll say that.", Thunderclash says.
"The only thing I will say to Megatron will be Kiss my shiny...", Ironfist's phrase is cut short by Thunderclash.
"Enough Ironfist! We're in serious trouble here. There are two squads. The air squad led by Ramjet and the ground squad, which is consisted only of Megatron himself. If we focus on fighting the air squad, Megatron will play bowling with our heads", Thunderclash says evaluating the situation.
"He'll play what?", Hurricane –the last of the car Turbomasters- asks confused.
"Never mind. Megatron's power is greater than we expected, judging the results of his raid in Autobot Colony", Thunderclash says.
"Should I call Jazz for backup?", Bumblebee asks.
"No, they won't be of any help out here. Listen up; I'll use my trailer's sentry weapon to hold Megatron. You will protect the ship from the air squad. We're by far outnumbered, but hopefully they'll focus on the ship.", Thunderclash explains. "Go." Following their commander's order, Bumblebee, Ironfist, Flash, Boss, Hurricane and Scorch run away and start shooting at the Decepticon jets.
Thunderclash sees Megatron getting closer. He transforms into his truck mode. Then his trailer transforms into a huge sentry multiweapon, consisted of a plasma cannon, machineguns and two rapidfire rocket launchers. He transforms back into his robot mode and jumps onto the platform to control the artillery. The Autobot Commander looks the monitor on the small console in front of him. He zooms at Megatron and takes aim. Finally he shoots a huge beam at the Decepticons leader, creating a thick cloud of dust. When the dust clears, Megatron is on his knees, transformed into his robot mode and looks annoyed at Thunderclash.
"That was just a small sample of what is coming next. Sooner or later I'll scrap you in the memory of Optimus Prime.", Thunderclash says out loud, but not loud enough for Megatron to hear. Megatron, still annoyed, transforms back in his tank mode and starts accelerating against the current keeper of the Matrix. Thunderclash shoots at Megatron using the machineguns on the bottom of the artillery trailer, but misses again and again. Megatron keeps moving faster against Thunderclash.
In the meantime, the Autobot warriors are outnumbered by Ramjet, Thrust, Dirge, Blitzwing, Hawk Tornado, Terradive, Snipe, Skywarp and Thundercracker. The Decepticon warriors maneuver fast enough to dodge all the Autobots attacks, as well as fire back, while they attack at the ship at the same time. The Autobots inside the ship realize that like their stealth system, their weaponry also went down after the collision with the meteors.
"So, we're just plain helpless?", Hubcap asks.
"Probably. What are we going to do now? The others need us and we can't even find a spot to land safely.", Rapido says.
"It's getting worse. Our navigational system just went down. Not to mention our fuel tanks.", Turbofire reports.
"We're low on Energon levels!", Skram yells.
"I see that. Can you calm down for a second?", Sideswipe yells trying to concentrate.
"Calm down? We're going to crash and with our shields down, don't expect to survive!", Windbraker says.
"We'll have to abandon the ship before the impact.", Inferno announces.
"Abandon the ship? C'mon Inferno, you don't really believe those Decepticons are going to let us leave the ship alive!", Seaspray says upset.
"No they won't. But we must distract them with something, because if we stay here we will not live to see another day.", he explains. He thinks for a second and then speaks. "Ok, I'm going out,"
"What?!", Sideswipe asks furiously.
"I'll distract them and aid the others on the ground while you make your way out of here."
"And you will get yourself killed. We cannot afford to lose you, especially not now."
"You won't lose me. I'll have cover from the ground, remember?"
"Let me go Inferno. I'm by far smaller. It'll be harder to get me.", Beachcomber suggests.
"Yeah, but do you have newly installed acid spray spitting rifles?", Inferno says smirking.
At the same time on the ground, Megatron shoots at Thunderclash in his tank mode. Thunderclash fires back using the rocket launchers. Rockets blast on the ground, next to Megatron, still unable to give him one good strike. Megatron transforms and fires Thundercracker on his shoulder, making him collapse on the ground.
"That's where Autobots belong! On the ground, like worms!", Megatron yells. Thunderclash recovers soon from the weak shot on his shoulder and stands on his feet.
"Worms belong on trees and leaves. Snakes belong on the ground. And you, Megatron, you are a snake." Thunderclash grabs his rifle and shoots at Megatron. The Decepticon dodges.
"The Legendary Optimus Prime couldn't stop me! How could you possibly even dare to oppose me?"
"Your greatest flaw has always been your arrogance! Prime was by far superior to you! He was pitting you, that's why you are still alive. I am carrying on his legend and I'm going to carry it good. You're no match for me either."
"Now I understand why the Autobots have always been Cybertron's negotiators. They have a big mouth." With that he shoots at Thunderclash aiming at his face, but he dodges by bending backwards. Using his rifle, the Turbomasters leader shoots Megatron's gun off his hand. They both shoot simultaneously, Megatron from his shoulder cannon, Thunderclash with his rifle. His shot blocks Megatron's weapon, while Megatron's shot disarms the Autobot. Their eyes flash in anger and they start running against each other. When they get close they punch each other at the same time.
Back in the skies, Inferno opens the shuttle's door. Wearing one of the parachutes on his back, he holds 2 long pipeguns, he gives the thumbs up to his comrades and then jumps off the ship. On his way down the Decepticons notice him.
"Destroy the Autobot!", Ramjet orders.
"Hey Ramjet! You thirsty?", Inferno asks ironically and then opens fire with his acid spraying pipeguns. The acid burns Ramjet's left wing.
"Ahh! I'm losing altitude!", he yells before starting to fall down. The rest of the Decepticon jets try to get a clear view of the target, but Inferno's acid spray, is reducing their range of view, jumbles their heat seeking missiles and burns their engines. From the ground, the Autobot warriors watch the scene speechless.
"Inferno must have lost his mind!", Bumblebee says amazed. "His got the guts alright.", Ironfist mutters.
"So, what are we waiting for guys? He needs cover! Open fire!", Boss orders, taking advantage of his rank as the Turbomasters second in command. The Autobots from the ground start firing against the Decepticons air squad, forcing them to fight against two groups of targets. Meanwhile the ship is far enough from the enemy fire. The Autobots onboard are wearing the parachutes and one after another jump off the shuttle. The shuttle crashes on the ground and bursts into flames, while the Autobot Cars and the Minibots land safely.
Thunderclash has immobilized Megatron. The ruthless Decepticons with a fast move brings Thunderclash down. He picks his gun up and takes aim when he notices that at least 6 guns are aiming at him. Bumblebee, Ironfist, Inferno and the Turbomasters are smirking and target Megatron. Megatron turns his face to the other side only to see his warriors barely standing on their feet. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance he keeps aiming at Thunderclash and steps back. When he's in a long distance from the Autobots, he flies away.
"Retreat, you idiots!", he yells to his squad. They transform into jets and fly away with him.
The Turbomasters help their leader stand on his feet.
"Are you ok sir?", Hurricane asks.
"I'm just fine. Inferno is good to see you."
"Good to see you too Commander.", Inferno replies. Sideswipe and the others soon join them.
"Mission accomplished. We have all survived the journey and the battle.", Sideswipe reports.
"I'm glad you did. I'd be too tired to go back and collect your corpses.", Thunderclash jokes. "Autobots, transform and roll back home." They transform and head back to their ship.
- Decepticon Spaceship, Australia, Earth.
The Decepticon jets are in the repair room, taking care of themselves. Megatron is monitoring the space with Soundwave.
"When did you receive the signal?", he asks.
"A while ago. The ship should land any minute now.", Soundwave replies.
"Are you sure it's a Decepticon ship?"
"Affirmative Megatron." They hear a loud noise.
"That's it. Come on Soundwave" They both exit their temporary base and watch as the ship lands. The door of the ship opens and a bunch of Decepticons step outside.
"Reinforcements from Cybertron", Megatron mutters. A big 'con, almost at the size of Megatron salutes directly in front of his leader.
"Trakkon Calcar, ready for duty almighty Megatron. With me I bring the Predator jets, all equal if not better to the Autobot Turbomasters.", Calcar reports.
"Good Calcar. Now we're fighting in even terms. Come inside and get some rest. The journey was long and we have much work to do." With that Megatron, Soundwave, Calcar and the Predator jets leave the ship and enter the base.
Notes:
The Big Autobot cars are also referred as "Heroics" The Small Autobot cars are also known as "Axelorators" Hubcap is NOT reformed Cliffjumper. The Predator "Windrazor" was originally called Skydive. I changed the name to avoid confusion with the Aerialbot Skydive. Windrazor is the American name of Tornado. The characters Soundwave, Blitzwing, Thrust and Dirge are the G1 characters in fictional bodies, since they were never released in the G2 line. The characters Thundercracker and Skywarp were also not released in the G2 line, so the ones in the fanfic are their Machine Wars counterparts. They are basically repaints of one of the Predator jets, but consider them larger in size. The Turbomasters and the Predators were released as very late G1 toys rather than G2. However all their features and their design result to fit better in the G2 category.
Millions of years in the past, on a planet hundreds of solar systems away from the Earth, a planet called Cybertron, there has been a war. A never- ending civil war between the two races that share the planet. Two races of metallic masters, huge robotic lifeforms beyond all imagination. They could covert themselves in vehicles, animals or other objects. They called themselves the Transformers®.
Autobots versus Decepticons, Good against Evil, metal against metal, Titans clash with Earth's fate hanging in the balance.
The new Golden Age of Cybertron has ended the war... for a while. Today, in the year 2506 the battle wages on in the Transformers: Alternatives!
FROM THE ASHES... Part II
The Shuttle with the Autobot warriors is close to Earth.
"We're ready to enter Earth's atmosphere sir.", Manta Ray says.
"Good. Set up our shield and activate our stealth camouflage. We must land unnoticed", ThunderClash replies and takes a seat. All Autobots do the same and get ready for the conclusion of the long journey. As the ship enters the atmosphere, flames cover the shell. The Autobots inside hold on tight. They're protected from the heat using the shield of the ship. As soon as the ship reaches the lowest levels of the atmosphere, the flames are put out and the ship starts landing process on a deserted area. As soon as it touches the ground, the engines are automatically shut down.
The doors soon open and the passengers get off board. "That's Earth, alright.", Jazz says.
"It seems we're here earlier than expected. That's good.", Thunderclash says.
"Ok, then let's go find the 'cons and kick them across the solar system", Ironfist suggests.
"It's a good idea, but we still don't know how many they are for sure, or what their power levels are. Jazz, what is the other Autobot cars ETA?", the Autobot Commander asks.
"They won't be late. They took off a while after us. They'll be here soon.", Jazz replies.
"Good. In the meantime we can roll to Metroplex and the Autobot colony here on Earth. Have we notified them?"
"We sent a scramble message after Megatron left Cybertron, but we never found out if they received it."
"Ok then. Manta Ray, Sparkabots Deluge, Smokescreen, Bumblebee stay here in case the others attempt to contact us. Make sure nobody discovers our location."
"Yes sir.", Smokescreen, the Sparkabots, Manta Ray, Bumblebee and Deluge reply in one voice.
"Jazz, Ironfist and Turbomasters, we are going to Autobot Colony in the United States. We're not far from there. Autobots transform!", Thunderclash orders and they obey. "Roll!" They leave the area.
- Autobot Colony, San Francisco, Earth.
Thunderclash and the others arrive to find a deserted battlefield. They transform back in their robot modes.
"What on Primus happened here?", Ironfist asks. A rhetorical question as it turns out.
"We were late.", Jazz mumbles. They keep walking inside Metroplex, trashed computers, smashed walls, and corpses in flames all around them.
"That can't be possible." Boss, one of the Turbomasters, says. "The Decepticons didn't even have time to set up a battle plan!"
"No, they didn't. If the wiped out the entire colony without a battle plan, their power levels must be by far higher than we previously thought.", Thunderclash says. "Let's head to the control room. If we're lucky enough Metroplex' memory banks won't be destroyed. We might be able to find out how this happened." The Autobots follow their leader.
In a while they are in the control room. Scorch, another Turbomaster, activates one of the remaining computers.
"We're lucky. We can find out how this mess happened here.", he says as all Autobots turn to one of the monitors. In the video, the Autobots are caught by surprise. Megatron and his forces hammer the colony and even the armed security 'bots fail to resist for more than a few seconds. The Decepticons storm inside Metroplex and wreck everything in a matter of minutes. Megatron and his warriors rip open their enemies and enjoy every single moment of it.
"Uhh...", Scorch says taking his look from the screen. "It's hard to look at.", Boss says still looking at the monitor.
"Poor Metroplex. He didn't even get a chance to transform and protect himself.", Jazz says.
"C'mon, we're not going to find anything useful here.", Thunderclash says and leaves the room. His troopers soon follow him, one after another.
- Planet Chaar.
Planet Chaar is no longer the ghost planet that Galvatron used as his base. The planet is now inhabited by a colony of Maximals and Predacons, as well as a small portion of Autobots and former Decepticons. On the north pole of the planet, the very top of it, where day and night are one and the same, is located the Command Tower, the building in which the leaders of the planet live and decide the fate of it in direct contact with Cybertron. The high council is consisted of 3 Decepticon, once Generals that helped to end the Great War.
It looks like the council is in a meeting.
"We have received word from Cybertron. It seems that Megatron broke loose.", the first general says.
"He killed our leader, Optimus Prime, then took over Cybertron and with a selection of soldiers he departed for the planet Earth.", the second general says.
"We have also heard rumors that the Autobot colony on Earth has been ravaged.", the third general says.
"Any news from the Autobot survivors?"
"Only rumors that a Colonel left for Earth with some troopers to stop Megatron."
"But Cybertron hasn't contacted us neither for help, or to share the results of this operation."
"It doesn't matter. Either way we have to end this revolt before it goes out of our control. Cybertron cannot go through another Great War."
"Then we will send some of our troopers to the Autobots on Cybertron, to end the Decepticons tyranny."
"Or at least that's what we are going to tell them."
"Yes, a cover story is essential for our purpose."
"Very well then. Send some of our class A troops to Cybertron as help to the Autobots. Also send the Predator Jets to Megatron on Earth with direct orders not to reveal our involvement in this and make sure Megatron doesn't get out of our control. Do we all agree?"
"Yes."
"Of course"
- Decepticon Spaceship, Australia, Earth.
Megatron's squad is working on establishing a new base on Earth. Megatron is in the ship's control room, setting up a radar system to scan every place on Earth. In his side stands his loyal Communication Officer, Soundwave, now reformatted into a military radio transmitter.
"Those pesky Earthlings are still beings of lower intelligence quality and significance. Their satellite programs can be easily cracked. Soundwave, how's the connection going?", Megatron asks.
"It's proceeding rapidly. Soon our computers will be connected with the planet's satellites and we will be able to scan every place on the face of the Earth.", Soundwave replies.
"Great.", he leaves the ship. "Ramjet! Did you search for survivors in the Autobot colony before you left?
"Yes Megatron. We destroyed every single last of them.", Ramjet replies.
"What about Metroplex?"
"The giant is as good as an empty can. Dead, we toasted all his brain circuits". Megatron smiles satisfied. "But Megatron, are you sure that the Autobots will attempt to follow us here?"
"Of course they will. It's in their nature. It's some kind of unexplained malfunction, which is passed from one generation to another. And as soon as we get our hands on them we will use their parts as scrap metal for our energy generators, the ones which will drain this planet off its power recourses.", Megatron explains.
"Great Megatron, I have concerning news.", Soundwave says from the control room. Megatron and Ramjet join him.
"What's the matter Soundwave?", the Decepticon Commander asks.
"The Earth Satellites picked up a signal of an incoming ship. The image quality is low but it seems that it is an Autobot transporting ship.", Soundwave explains.
"Splendid, huh Ramjet? Get the Skyscorchers and intercept the ship. I want those Autobots dead. I'll be joining you with the ground forces soon. Soundwave, you are to stay here and let us know of any incoming transmissions. Transform and march on the way to tyranny!", Megatron says as he and the other troopers transform and leave the area.
-Temporary Earthbase, Mojave Desert, California, Earth.
The Autobots are trying to evaluate the situation and find a way to bring Megatron down, especially after the destruction of Metroplex and the colony in San Francisco. In the meantime Manta Ray and Scorch are setting up a small radar system in the area, using the less resources possible. They are distracted by a signal on their monitors.
"Sir, you should have a look here", Scorch says.
"What's wrong?", Thunderclash says and heads to the monitors while the other Autobots follow him.
"We're receiving a signal from the other ship. They are already past the atmosphere. In a while they will be landing. But sir..."
"What is it Scorch?", the Autobot Commander asks concerned.
"We got the signal in a non- private channel.", Manta Ray explains instead.
"How's that possible? The Earth satellites shouldn't be able to track their signal.", Flash, another Turbomaster warrior, asks confused.
"I guess that their stealth system has been brought down by collisions with objects in the space during their journey here.", Scorch replies.
"That means that humans are aware of its existence and they might attempt to intercept it. We have to stay as low as we can until completely necessary. What are the coordinates of the landing's location?", the leader asks.
"They should be displayed on the screen now.", Manta Ray replies. Thunderclash looks at the monitor, and then turns to his warriors.
"Turbomasters, Bumblebee, Ironfist you come with me. Jazz, you're in command of the base until I return.", Thunderclash says.
"Roger, Pr... eh I mean Thunderclash", Jazz says slightly embarrassed. Thunderclash taps him in the shoulder.
"It's ok Jazz. I miss him too. Ok, our friends will be here shortly. Autobots, transform and roll out." Thunderclash's troops transform and drive away.
- A few miles away, still in Mojave Desert.
Thunderclash and his forces arrive at the landing point. They transform into their robot modes and watch the ship as it begins landing process. Inside the ship are the Autobot cars and minibots: Inferno, Sideswipe, Rapido, Windbreaker, Turbofire, Skram, Beachcomber, Hubcap and Seaspray.
"There, the others are already waiting for us. If you ignore those meteors that crashed on our shell, it was a quiet journey.", Sideswipe says. Suddenly something hits the right side of the ship.
"Can't you keep your mouth shut for change?", Inferno says. The Autobots on the ground soon notice where the shot came from.
"Decepticons!?", Flash yells confused.
"Megatron must have connected his radar to the earth's satellites!", Scorch realizes.
"So, when the signal was picked up, Megatron's radar also picked it up. Clever, I'll say that.", Thunderclash says.
"The only thing I will say to Megatron will be Kiss my shiny...", Ironfist's phrase is cut short by Thunderclash.
"Enough Ironfist! We're in serious trouble here. There are two squads. The air squad led by Ramjet and the ground squad, which is consisted only of Megatron himself. If we focus on fighting the air squad, Megatron will play bowling with our heads", Thunderclash says evaluating the situation.
"He'll play what?", Hurricane –the last of the car Turbomasters- asks confused.
"Never mind. Megatron's power is greater than we expected, judging the results of his raid in Autobot Colony", Thunderclash says.
"Should I call Jazz for backup?", Bumblebee asks.
"No, they won't be of any help out here. Listen up; I'll use my trailer's sentry weapon to hold Megatron. You will protect the ship from the air squad. We're by far outnumbered, but hopefully they'll focus on the ship.", Thunderclash explains. "Go." Following their commander's order, Bumblebee, Ironfist, Flash, Boss, Hurricane and Scorch run away and start shooting at the Decepticon jets.
Thunderclash sees Megatron getting closer. He transforms into his truck mode. Then his trailer transforms into a huge sentry multiweapon, consisted of a plasma cannon, machineguns and two rapidfire rocket launchers. He transforms back into his robot mode and jumps onto the platform to control the artillery. The Autobot Commander looks the monitor on the small console in front of him. He zooms at Megatron and takes aim. Finally he shoots a huge beam at the Decepticons leader, creating a thick cloud of dust. When the dust clears, Megatron is on his knees, transformed into his robot mode and looks annoyed at Thunderclash.
"That was just a small sample of what is coming next. Sooner or later I'll scrap you in the memory of Optimus Prime.", Thunderclash says out loud, but not loud enough for Megatron to hear. Megatron, still annoyed, transforms back in his tank mode and starts accelerating against the current keeper of the Matrix. Thunderclash shoots at Megatron using the machineguns on the bottom of the artillery trailer, but misses again and again. Megatron keeps moving faster against Thunderclash.
In the meantime, the Autobot warriors are outnumbered by Ramjet, Thrust, Dirge, Blitzwing, Hawk Tornado, Terradive, Snipe, Skywarp and Thundercracker. The Decepticon warriors maneuver fast enough to dodge all the Autobots attacks, as well as fire back, while they attack at the ship at the same time. The Autobots inside the ship realize that like their stealth system, their weaponry also went down after the collision with the meteors.
"So, we're just plain helpless?", Hubcap asks.
"Probably. What are we going to do now? The others need us and we can't even find a spot to land safely.", Rapido says.
"It's getting worse. Our navigational system just went down. Not to mention our fuel tanks.", Turbofire reports.
"We're low on Energon levels!", Skram yells.
"I see that. Can you calm down for a second?", Sideswipe yells trying to concentrate.
"Calm down? We're going to crash and with our shields down, don't expect to survive!", Windbraker says.
"We'll have to abandon the ship before the impact.", Inferno announces.
"Abandon the ship? C'mon Inferno, you don't really believe those Decepticons are going to let us leave the ship alive!", Seaspray says upset.
"No they won't. But we must distract them with something, because if we stay here we will not live to see another day.", he explains. He thinks for a second and then speaks. "Ok, I'm going out,"
"What?!", Sideswipe asks furiously.
"I'll distract them and aid the others on the ground while you make your way out of here."
"And you will get yourself killed. We cannot afford to lose you, especially not now."
"You won't lose me. I'll have cover from the ground, remember?"
"Let me go Inferno. I'm by far smaller. It'll be harder to get me.", Beachcomber suggests.
"Yeah, but do you have newly installed acid spray spitting rifles?", Inferno says smirking.
At the same time on the ground, Megatron shoots at Thunderclash in his tank mode. Thunderclash fires back using the rocket launchers. Rockets blast on the ground, next to Megatron, still unable to give him one good strike. Megatron transforms and fires Thundercracker on his shoulder, making him collapse on the ground.
"That's where Autobots belong! On the ground, like worms!", Megatron yells. Thunderclash recovers soon from the weak shot on his shoulder and stands on his feet.
"Worms belong on trees and leaves. Snakes belong on the ground. And you, Megatron, you are a snake." Thunderclash grabs his rifle and shoots at Megatron. The Decepticon dodges.
"The Legendary Optimus Prime couldn't stop me! How could you possibly even dare to oppose me?"
"Your greatest flaw has always been your arrogance! Prime was by far superior to you! He was pitting you, that's why you are still alive. I am carrying on his legend and I'm going to carry it good. You're no match for me either."
"Now I understand why the Autobots have always been Cybertron's negotiators. They have a big mouth." With that he shoots at Thunderclash aiming at his face, but he dodges by bending backwards. Using his rifle, the Turbomasters leader shoots Megatron's gun off his hand. They both shoot simultaneously, Megatron from his shoulder cannon, Thunderclash with his rifle. His shot blocks Megatron's weapon, while Megatron's shot disarms the Autobot. Their eyes flash in anger and they start running against each other. When they get close they punch each other at the same time.
Back in the skies, Inferno opens the shuttle's door. Wearing one of the parachutes on his back, he holds 2 long pipeguns, he gives the thumbs up to his comrades and then jumps off the ship. On his way down the Decepticons notice him.
"Destroy the Autobot!", Ramjet orders.
"Hey Ramjet! You thirsty?", Inferno asks ironically and then opens fire with his acid spraying pipeguns. The acid burns Ramjet's left wing.
"Ahh! I'm losing altitude!", he yells before starting to fall down. The rest of the Decepticon jets try to get a clear view of the target, but Inferno's acid spray, is reducing their range of view, jumbles their heat seeking missiles and burns their engines. From the ground, the Autobot warriors watch the scene speechless.
"Inferno must have lost his mind!", Bumblebee says amazed. "His got the guts alright.", Ironfist mutters.
"So, what are we waiting for guys? He needs cover! Open fire!", Boss orders, taking advantage of his rank as the Turbomasters second in command. The Autobots from the ground start firing against the Decepticons air squad, forcing them to fight against two groups of targets. Meanwhile the ship is far enough from the enemy fire. The Autobots onboard are wearing the parachutes and one after another jump off the shuttle. The shuttle crashes on the ground and bursts into flames, while the Autobot Cars and the Minibots land safely.
Thunderclash has immobilized Megatron. The ruthless Decepticons with a fast move brings Thunderclash down. He picks his gun up and takes aim when he notices that at least 6 guns are aiming at him. Bumblebee, Ironfist, Inferno and the Turbomasters are smirking and target Megatron. Megatron turns his face to the other side only to see his warriors barely standing on their feet. Knowing he doesn't stand a chance he keeps aiming at Thunderclash and steps back. When he's in a long distance from the Autobots, he flies away.
"Retreat, you idiots!", he yells to his squad. They transform into jets and fly away with him.
The Turbomasters help their leader stand on his feet.
"Are you ok sir?", Hurricane asks.
"I'm just fine. Inferno is good to see you."
"Good to see you too Commander.", Inferno replies. Sideswipe and the others soon join them.
"Mission accomplished. We have all survived the journey and the battle.", Sideswipe reports.
"I'm glad you did. I'd be too tired to go back and collect your corpses.", Thunderclash jokes. "Autobots, transform and roll back home." They transform and head back to their ship.
- Decepticon Spaceship, Australia, Earth.
The Decepticon jets are in the repair room, taking care of themselves. Megatron is monitoring the space with Soundwave.
"When did you receive the signal?", he asks.
"A while ago. The ship should land any minute now.", Soundwave replies.
"Are you sure it's a Decepticon ship?"
"Affirmative Megatron." They hear a loud noise.
"That's it. Come on Soundwave" They both exit their temporary base and watch as the ship lands. The door of the ship opens and a bunch of Decepticons step outside.
"Reinforcements from Cybertron", Megatron mutters. A big 'con, almost at the size of Megatron salutes directly in front of his leader.
"Trakkon Calcar, ready for duty almighty Megatron. With me I bring the Predator jets, all equal if not better to the Autobot Turbomasters.", Calcar reports.
"Good Calcar. Now we're fighting in even terms. Come inside and get some rest. The journey was long and we have much work to do." With that Megatron, Soundwave, Calcar and the Predator jets leave the ship and enter the base.
Notes:
The Big Autobot cars are also referred as "Heroics" The Small Autobot cars are also known as "Axelorators" Hubcap is NOT reformed Cliffjumper. The Predator "Windrazor" was originally called Skydive. I changed the name to avoid confusion with the Aerialbot Skydive. Windrazor is the American name of Tornado. The characters Soundwave, Blitzwing, Thrust and Dirge are the G1 characters in fictional bodies, since they were never released in the G2 line. The characters Thundercracker and Skywarp were also not released in the G2 line, so the ones in the fanfic are their Machine Wars counterparts. They are basically repaints of one of the Predator jets, but consider them larger in size. The Turbomasters and the Predators were released as very late G1 toys rather than G2. However all their features and their design result to fit better in the G2 category.