The Battle of Autobot City, Part II
By AutobotJazz
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"We've got Decepticons in the gates, Decepticons in the air, Decepticons inside the walls, Decepticons, Decepticons, Decepticons! If we pick them off the wall and they show up in the air. If we shoot them out of the air and they show up in the gates over there, and that leaves us nowhere, that's where!" said Blurr. He alternated openings in the walls to shoot Decepticons.
Inside a missile turret, Arcee was pulling in the bodies of Wheeljack and Windcharger.
"Come on, Arcee. We've got to get this launcher into place. Megatron's making his big push, and we got to push back." said Springer. Arcee placed Windcharger's body next to Wheeljack and moved over to the launcher. The two of them began to move the launcher into place as Hot Rod and Kup came in.
"Keep at it Springer my boy. Help's at hand. --- Together now." The four of them were able to move the launcher much easier.
"I was afraid you'd be trapped outside the city." Arcee said to Hot Rod.
"Hey, I wasn't worried for a microsecond."
"Then you probably didn't understand the situation."
"That did it." Kup said as the launcher was put into place.
Daniel then went over to a gap in the wall and saw the Decepticons gather near them.
"Constructicons, merge for the kill." Said Megatron.
"Kup, Hot Rod, look!" The Constructicons then gathered and merged into Devastator.
"Devastator." Said Kup.
Devastator began to destroy the Autobot's security structures. "Prepare for extermination."
Springer grabbed a missile and loaded it into the launcher. "I've got better things to do tonight than die." He then fired the missile. It didn't do much. Devastator continued his rampage.
Tracks, Trailbreaker, Warpath, Smokescreen, and Inferno were among the Autobots in the battle. Many of them were beaten up and were under the care of the Protectobots. The Autobot's efforts were quickly deterred by the Decepticons. The Autobots were at a disadvantage. The Decepticons had Devastator with them. Superion was on Cybertron.
First-Aid turned to Blades. "What's it like out there?"
"Hell. It's pure hell out there. Are any of the Autobots in here able to return to combat?"
"The guys in that corner are. The rest of them are either dead or significantly damaged."
"Sounds like it's hell in here too." Blades then gathered the few Autobots who were not injured too badly.
Outside, it was a disaster. The surprise attack from the Decepticons had crippled the Autobots defenses. The Decepticons had already attacked the transformation unit of Autobot City, rendering it useless. The weapon systems had been decimated by Devastator. Warpath and Red Alert had made their way back top the armory to see if there were any weapons that were undamaged to use.
"We gotta ZING find some weapons so we can POW beat those Decepticons." Said Warpath.
"Unfortunately, there are none available. The Decepticons destroyed all of the weapons when they attacked this area."
"Then let's ZAM get ZOOM outta here."
"Good idea. We are probably needed on the front lines."
The front lines were probably the worst. The ground was littered with the remains of seekers and insecticon clones. On the ground were also the almost unidentifiable remains of the three component robots of Reflector. They were right in the path of one of the rockets Springer had launched at the Decepticons. Their sparks were immediately extinguished and all that remained were their mangled, mutilated bodies. Springer was locked in combat with Starscream. Springer had the upper hand as he continued shooting at the Seeker's foot, which was already injured.
"Prepare to feel the wrath of Starscream." He yelled as he charged at Springer.
"Cram it up your afterburner, you egomaniac." Said Springer as he used his sword to slash Starscream's leg. Starscream then transformed and headed off to look for a weaker opponent.
Meanwhile on Moon Base 1, Optimus Prime turned on the communications panel when he heard an alarm signal. It was audio only.
"Optimus Prime, do you read me? The Decepticons are blitzing Autobot City. We're really taking a pounding. Don't know how much longer we can hold out."
He turned to the Autobots at the consoles surrounding him. "Autobots, we must hurry and help our friends on Earth. Jazz, you and Cliffjumper stay here to keep the base defended." Prime, Hound, Sunstreaker, and the Dinobots boarded the shuttle.
"Hound, get us to earth as fast as you can." Said Optimus.
"Yes, sir." He turned on the shuttle and piloted it toward earth.
Meanwhile on earth, the Autobots were still being pressed back. Tracks and Sideswipe were up in one of Aotobot City's defense towers operating defensive lasers.
"I don't think we're being very productive up here." Said Tracks.
"We have to do the best we can. Hopefully reinforcements will arrive from Cybertron."
Just then, Devastator smashed the defense towers. Sideswipe and Tracks landed on the ground. Sideswipe got up and appeared to have no major injuries. Tracks did not look as good. He was pretty banged up. Sideswipe grabbed him and put him on his shoulders. He took him to the repair bay.
Blaster and Thundercracker were locked in battle. Thundecracker managed to kick Blaster and send him flying. Blaster got up and responded with with several shots from his laser blaster. All of the shots connected with the seeker. Steeljaw then ejected and let loose a barrage of missiles that wounded the Decepticon jet.
Blurr was busy with Skywarp. Blurr was running circles around him. The Decepticon then teleported away and reappeared to fire a few shots at Blurr. He wasn't the only one who could be sneaky. Red Alert came up from behind the seeker and punched him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground below.
"Thanks,RedAlertgoodbuddy.Ioweyouone."
"No problem, Blurr. Just keep fighting."
Meanwhile, Megatron was doing damage to the city with his powerful fusion cannon. The city was in shambles. It looked like the Decepticons would win the battle. As the night raged on, the damage to both sides continued to climb.
Astrotrain and Scrapper tried to double team Ultra Magnus. The Autobot city commander was too much for them. He bashed their heads together and bid them off with shoulder rockets. A stray laser blast hit him in the leg. He transformed to vehicle mode to find Autobots that needed his help.
By this time, morning had arrived. Both the Autobots and the Decepticons had suffered heavy damages and losses. The Autobots were feeling the effects of the Decepticons surprise attack. Megatron could feel victory in his hands. It was very close to him.
"Their defenses are broken. Let the slaughter begin!" yelled Megatron. The Decepticons began to approach the city for their final attack.
In earth's orbit, the shuttle from Cybertron had arrived.
"It looks we got here just in the nick of time." Said Sunstreaker. Optimus turned towards the Dinobots.
"Dinobots, destroy Devastator."
"Me Grimlock love challenge." At that time, Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots jumped out of an opening in the shuttle.
"Dinobots, transform." The Dinobots then converted to their dinosaur modes. Grimlock dives feet first at Devastator, but the colossal Decepticon sent him flying with a devastating kick. Sludge then tried to attack, but Devastator's fists cam down on his back. Devastator then pick up sludge and threw him. Slag managed to tackle Devastator, sending the combiner into the wall behind him. Swoop then came diving in, but Devastator grabbed a fallen wall and threw it on top of the Dinobot.
From outside the city, Prime, Hound, and Sunstreaker were watching the carnage befalling the city.
"Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." Said Optimus as he transformed and rolled toward the city.
The Decepticons continued to advance through the city. Optimus Prime had reached the back of their lines. Thrust and Shrapnel turned to attack, but Optimus ran them over in his semi truck mode. Prime transformed with a small explosion to get him airborne. While in the air he took out several Decepticons including Astrotrain, Ramjet, and Soundwave. When he landed, he launched several more vollies from his rifle to take down the remaining Decepticons behind him. Prime finally reached Megatron.
Megatron then turned to confront Prime when he realized the Autobot leader was behind him.
"Prime." He said.
"One shall stand; one shall fall."
"Why throw away your life so recklessly?"
That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron."
Megatron begins to aim his fusion cannon at Prime, but instead reaches to it and deactivates it.
"No! I'll crush you with my bare hands!" With that, Megatron tackles Optimus, and their fight is taken outside.
Outside, Hot Rod sees the struggle. "I've got to help Prime." But Kup tries to stop him.
"Stay away, lad. That's Prime's fight." Said the veteran Transformer.
Optimus managed to grab the Decepticon leader and throw him several feet away. Megatron then grabbed a piece of metal and threw it at Prime like a spear. It connected and tore a hole into Optimus' side. Megatron then shot Prime with his plasma cannon, but the shot missed. Optimus charged and punched Megatron. The impact of the Decepticon leader hitting the wall caused his cannon to fall off of his arm. Optimus pulled the spear out of his side. Megatron then pull and energy saber out of a hidden compartment in his side and slashed Optimus with the sword, further opening the wound caused by the spear. Megatron then jumped to attack, but Prime countered with an uppercut that sent his foe to the ground. Optimus charged at Megatron, who tried to knock Prime down with a leg sweep, but Prime jumped and avoided it. Megatron, lying on the ground still, kicked up and hit Prime. Both of them were now up. Prime charged at Megatron. The Decepticon leader grabbed for Prime's face.
"I'll rip out your optics!" said Meagtron. Prime then managed to grab Megatron and throw him a good distance away. Kup was watching the battle from the side.
"Finish him off, Prime. Do it now." Said the aged Autobot.
Prime walked up to Megatron with his weapon pointed at his nemesis. Getting up, Megaton noticed a laser pistol laying on the ground where Optimus could not see it. Megatron then tried to buy some time to go for the weapon.
"No more, Optimus Prime! Grant me mercy, I beg of you!" Prime wasn't buying it.
"You who are without mercy, now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff." By this time, Megatron had grabbed the weapon. Hot Rod saw what Megatron was doing and jumped in to stop him.
"No you don't, Megatron!" Hot Rod's struggle with Megatron caused Prime not have a clear shot on Megatron.
"Out of the way, Hot Rod!" grabbing hold of Hot Rod, Megatron rose to his feet and shot Prime in the already open wound.
"Fall. Fall!!!" Meagtron then shot the Autobot leader again in the side and also in the face, which caused Optimus to fall to the ground. He then throws Hot rod to the ground. Prime struggled to get up. With the weapon still pointed, Megatron walked over to Prime.
"Ah, I would have waited an eternity for this. It's over, Prime."
"Never!" Optimus managed to get up and deliver a blow that knocked Megatron over the ledge and down to the ground below. Prime then collapsed from his injuries. Hot Rod ran over to Prime to check on him.
"Optimus, forgive me." Said the young Autobot.
On the ground, several Decepticons have surrounded Megatron.
"How do you feel, "mighty" Megatron? "asked Starscream, who then kicked the Decepticon leader. He then turned to the other Decepticons. "Astrotrain, transform and get us out of here." The Decepticons then began to make their way out of Autobot City. Megatron turns to Soundwave and weakly talks to him.
"Uh, don't leave me, Soundwave."
"As you command, Megatron." Soundwave then picked up Megatron and carried him towards Astrotrain. Rumble came up and grabbed Megatron's plasma cannon. Astrotrain transforms to train mode and wait for the other Decepticons to board. Several of the Decepticons were carrying their comrades who had not been deactivated during the battle. Arcee and Kup were among the Autobots still firing at them.
"The Decepticons are retreating." Said Arcee.
"Prime did it. He turned the tide." Said Kup.
Starscream is the last to board Astrotrain, who closed his doors behind the Decepticon Air Commander. "Astrotrain, take off!" Astrotrain then begins to move. When he had enough momentum, he converted to his shuttle mode and then headed back to Cybertron.
The Autobots had won this battle, but it came at a price. Many of the Autobots were heavily damaged or deactivated. They hoped the Decepticons were as bad off as they were.
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"We've got Decepticons in the gates, Decepticons in the air, Decepticons inside the walls, Decepticons, Decepticons, Decepticons! If we pick them off the wall and they show up in the air. If we shoot them out of the air and they show up in the gates over there, and that leaves us nowhere, that's where!" said Blurr. He alternated openings in the walls to shoot Decepticons.
Inside a missile turret, Arcee was pulling in the bodies of Wheeljack and Windcharger.
"Come on, Arcee. We've got to get this launcher into place. Megatron's making his big push, and we got to push back." said Springer. Arcee placed Windcharger's body next to Wheeljack and moved over to the launcher. The two of them began to move the launcher into place as Hot Rod and Kup came in.
"Keep at it Springer my boy. Help's at hand. --- Together now." The four of them were able to move the launcher much easier.
"I was afraid you'd be trapped outside the city." Arcee said to Hot Rod.
"Hey, I wasn't worried for a microsecond."
"Then you probably didn't understand the situation."
"That did it." Kup said as the launcher was put into place.
Daniel then went over to a gap in the wall and saw the Decepticons gather near them.
"Constructicons, merge for the kill." Said Megatron.
"Kup, Hot Rod, look!" The Constructicons then gathered and merged into Devastator.
"Devastator." Said Kup.
Devastator began to destroy the Autobot's security structures. "Prepare for extermination."
Springer grabbed a missile and loaded it into the launcher. "I've got better things to do tonight than die." He then fired the missile. It didn't do much. Devastator continued his rampage.
Tracks, Trailbreaker, Warpath, Smokescreen, and Inferno were among the Autobots in the battle. Many of them were beaten up and were under the care of the Protectobots. The Autobot's efforts were quickly deterred by the Decepticons. The Autobots were at a disadvantage. The Decepticons had Devastator with them. Superion was on Cybertron.
First-Aid turned to Blades. "What's it like out there?"
"Hell. It's pure hell out there. Are any of the Autobots in here able to return to combat?"
"The guys in that corner are. The rest of them are either dead or significantly damaged."
"Sounds like it's hell in here too." Blades then gathered the few Autobots who were not injured too badly.
Outside, it was a disaster. The surprise attack from the Decepticons had crippled the Autobots defenses. The Decepticons had already attacked the transformation unit of Autobot City, rendering it useless. The weapon systems had been decimated by Devastator. Warpath and Red Alert had made their way back top the armory to see if there were any weapons that were undamaged to use.
"We gotta ZING find some weapons so we can POW beat those Decepticons." Said Warpath.
"Unfortunately, there are none available. The Decepticons destroyed all of the weapons when they attacked this area."
"Then let's ZAM get ZOOM outta here."
"Good idea. We are probably needed on the front lines."
The front lines were probably the worst. The ground was littered with the remains of seekers and insecticon clones. On the ground were also the almost unidentifiable remains of the three component robots of Reflector. They were right in the path of one of the rockets Springer had launched at the Decepticons. Their sparks were immediately extinguished and all that remained were their mangled, mutilated bodies. Springer was locked in combat with Starscream. Springer had the upper hand as he continued shooting at the Seeker's foot, which was already injured.
"Prepare to feel the wrath of Starscream." He yelled as he charged at Springer.
"Cram it up your afterburner, you egomaniac." Said Springer as he used his sword to slash Starscream's leg. Starscream then transformed and headed off to look for a weaker opponent.
Meanwhile on Moon Base 1, Optimus Prime turned on the communications panel when he heard an alarm signal. It was audio only.
"Optimus Prime, do you read me? The Decepticons are blitzing Autobot City. We're really taking a pounding. Don't know how much longer we can hold out."
He turned to the Autobots at the consoles surrounding him. "Autobots, we must hurry and help our friends on Earth. Jazz, you and Cliffjumper stay here to keep the base defended." Prime, Hound, Sunstreaker, and the Dinobots boarded the shuttle.
"Hound, get us to earth as fast as you can." Said Optimus.
"Yes, sir." He turned on the shuttle and piloted it toward earth.
Meanwhile on earth, the Autobots were still being pressed back. Tracks and Sideswipe were up in one of Aotobot City's defense towers operating defensive lasers.
"I don't think we're being very productive up here." Said Tracks.
"We have to do the best we can. Hopefully reinforcements will arrive from Cybertron."
Just then, Devastator smashed the defense towers. Sideswipe and Tracks landed on the ground. Sideswipe got up and appeared to have no major injuries. Tracks did not look as good. He was pretty banged up. Sideswipe grabbed him and put him on his shoulders. He took him to the repair bay.
Blaster and Thundercracker were locked in battle. Thundecracker managed to kick Blaster and send him flying. Blaster got up and responded with with several shots from his laser blaster. All of the shots connected with the seeker. Steeljaw then ejected and let loose a barrage of missiles that wounded the Decepticon jet.
Blurr was busy with Skywarp. Blurr was running circles around him. The Decepticon then teleported away and reappeared to fire a few shots at Blurr. He wasn't the only one who could be sneaky. Red Alert came up from behind the seeker and punched him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground below.
"Thanks,RedAlertgoodbuddy.Ioweyouone."
"No problem, Blurr. Just keep fighting."
Meanwhile, Megatron was doing damage to the city with his powerful fusion cannon. The city was in shambles. It looked like the Decepticons would win the battle. As the night raged on, the damage to both sides continued to climb.
Astrotrain and Scrapper tried to double team Ultra Magnus. The Autobot city commander was too much for them. He bashed their heads together and bid them off with shoulder rockets. A stray laser blast hit him in the leg. He transformed to vehicle mode to find Autobots that needed his help.
By this time, morning had arrived. Both the Autobots and the Decepticons had suffered heavy damages and losses. The Autobots were feeling the effects of the Decepticons surprise attack. Megatron could feel victory in his hands. It was very close to him.
"Their defenses are broken. Let the slaughter begin!" yelled Megatron. The Decepticons began to approach the city for their final attack.
In earth's orbit, the shuttle from Cybertron had arrived.
"It looks we got here just in the nick of time." Said Sunstreaker. Optimus turned towards the Dinobots.
"Dinobots, destroy Devastator."
"Me Grimlock love challenge." At that time, Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots jumped out of an opening in the shuttle.
"Dinobots, transform." The Dinobots then converted to their dinosaur modes. Grimlock dives feet first at Devastator, but the colossal Decepticon sent him flying with a devastating kick. Sludge then tried to attack, but Devastator's fists cam down on his back. Devastator then pick up sludge and threw him. Slag managed to tackle Devastator, sending the combiner into the wall behind him. Swoop then came diving in, but Devastator grabbed a fallen wall and threw it on top of the Dinobot.
From outside the city, Prime, Hound, and Sunstreaker were watching the carnage befalling the city.
"Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." Said Optimus as he transformed and rolled toward the city.
The Decepticons continued to advance through the city. Optimus Prime had reached the back of their lines. Thrust and Shrapnel turned to attack, but Optimus ran them over in his semi truck mode. Prime transformed with a small explosion to get him airborne. While in the air he took out several Decepticons including Astrotrain, Ramjet, and Soundwave. When he landed, he launched several more vollies from his rifle to take down the remaining Decepticons behind him. Prime finally reached Megatron.
Megatron then turned to confront Prime when he realized the Autobot leader was behind him.
"Prime." He said.
"One shall stand; one shall fall."
"Why throw away your life so recklessly?"
That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron."
Megatron begins to aim his fusion cannon at Prime, but instead reaches to it and deactivates it.
"No! I'll crush you with my bare hands!" With that, Megatron tackles Optimus, and their fight is taken outside.
Outside, Hot Rod sees the struggle. "I've got to help Prime." But Kup tries to stop him.
"Stay away, lad. That's Prime's fight." Said the veteran Transformer.
Optimus managed to grab the Decepticon leader and throw him several feet away. Megatron then grabbed a piece of metal and threw it at Prime like a spear. It connected and tore a hole into Optimus' side. Megatron then shot Prime with his plasma cannon, but the shot missed. Optimus charged and punched Megatron. The impact of the Decepticon leader hitting the wall caused his cannon to fall off of his arm. Optimus pulled the spear out of his side. Megatron then pull and energy saber out of a hidden compartment in his side and slashed Optimus with the sword, further opening the wound caused by the spear. Megatron then jumped to attack, but Prime countered with an uppercut that sent his foe to the ground. Optimus charged at Megatron, who tried to knock Prime down with a leg sweep, but Prime jumped and avoided it. Megatron, lying on the ground still, kicked up and hit Prime. Both of them were now up. Prime charged at Megatron. The Decepticon leader grabbed for Prime's face.
"I'll rip out your optics!" said Meagtron. Prime then managed to grab Megatron and throw him a good distance away. Kup was watching the battle from the side.
"Finish him off, Prime. Do it now." Said the aged Autobot.
Prime walked up to Megatron with his weapon pointed at his nemesis. Getting up, Megaton noticed a laser pistol laying on the ground where Optimus could not see it. Megatron then tried to buy some time to go for the weapon.
"No more, Optimus Prime! Grant me mercy, I beg of you!" Prime wasn't buying it.
"You who are without mercy, now plead for it? I thought you were made of sterner stuff." By this time, Megatron had grabbed the weapon. Hot Rod saw what Megatron was doing and jumped in to stop him.
"No you don't, Megatron!" Hot Rod's struggle with Megatron caused Prime not have a clear shot on Megatron.
"Out of the way, Hot Rod!" grabbing hold of Hot Rod, Megatron rose to his feet and shot Prime in the already open wound.
"Fall. Fall!!!" Meagtron then shot the Autobot leader again in the side and also in the face, which caused Optimus to fall to the ground. He then throws Hot rod to the ground. Prime struggled to get up. With the weapon still pointed, Megatron walked over to Prime.
"Ah, I would have waited an eternity for this. It's over, Prime."
"Never!" Optimus managed to get up and deliver a blow that knocked Megatron over the ledge and down to the ground below. Prime then collapsed from his injuries. Hot Rod ran over to Prime to check on him.
"Optimus, forgive me." Said the young Autobot.
On the ground, several Decepticons have surrounded Megatron.
"How do you feel, "mighty" Megatron? "asked Starscream, who then kicked the Decepticon leader. He then turned to the other Decepticons. "Astrotrain, transform and get us out of here." The Decepticons then began to make their way out of Autobot City. Megatron turns to Soundwave and weakly talks to him.
"Uh, don't leave me, Soundwave."
"As you command, Megatron." Soundwave then picked up Megatron and carried him towards Astrotrain. Rumble came up and grabbed Megatron's plasma cannon. Astrotrain transforms to train mode and wait for the other Decepticons to board. Several of the Decepticons were carrying their comrades who had not been deactivated during the battle. Arcee and Kup were among the Autobots still firing at them.
"The Decepticons are retreating." Said Arcee.
"Prime did it. He turned the tide." Said Kup.
Starscream is the last to board Astrotrain, who closed his doors behind the Decepticon Air Commander. "Astrotrain, take off!" Astrotrain then begins to move. When he had enough momentum, he converted to his shuttle mode and then headed back to Cybertron.
The Autobots had won this battle, but it came at a price. Many of the Autobots were heavily damaged or deactivated. They hoped the Decepticons were as bad off as they were.