'Jet Blast'

Chapter 46

'Rising of the Emerald Dawn'

by KatDrama

Disclaimer: I do not in any way own the Transformers. I do, however, claim rights to Emrial, Trice, Chopper, Tank, and this plot. Please do not use without my permission. Also, the song 'Sound the Bugle' (from the Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron Soundtrack) is © 2002 SKG Songs (ASCAP); Unforgetable Songs Limited (PRS)/SPZ Music Inc. (BMI); Songs of SKG (BMI). Therefore, I do not own it and claim no responsibility for it. Now would ya please just read the story?!

Blurr sat speechless, still staring at the lifeless form spread out on the table before him. His mind was numb, his spark empty, and yet, he could not bring his optics away from her. It had grown dark all around him; all he saw was a single beam of light, illuminating her like a heavenly angel. Her face lit up a ghostly white, bouncing off of her slack pink lips that now lay very still, never more to move or speak a single word. Her eyelids drooped gently, giving her a look of peace, even in death. Her clothes had been reduced to mere rags, scarcely covering her exposed flesh. Quivering slightly, a small tear filled the room with it's sorrowful splash against the silver tabletop. Though his body showed it, Blurr could not bring his mind to comprehend the feelings he had felt for her.

Sound the bugle now – play it just for me

As the seasons change – remember how I used to be

Now I can't go on – I can't even start

I've got nothing left – just an empty heart

Jet Fire sat against a wall not far away. He leaned his head against folded knees and wrapped his arms around himself in a way of possible comfort. His mind too felt numb. He had duties he should have to attend to, but somehow he couldn't draw himself away. He couldn't believe that she was actually gone. He wanted to reach out and touch her, to wake her up. He knew that she would stir gently before opening her eyes and smiling sweetly up at him. She would laugh, hug his arm, and he would smile to. Everything would be all right. But, he had already tried that, and found that no matter how much force was put into trying to awaken her, she would not wake up, ever, again.

Red Alert absent-mindedly cleaned some random medical equipment in another room of the med bay. There were other medics that would take care of any wounded, but right now he had to be alone. He couldn't let the other bots see him...cry.

Out in space, not far from all this commotion, there were different feelings arising. Hot Shot smiled and cheered his men on as they fought wildly against the menace of Unicron. Since Emrial's attack the tides had turned. They were going to win this for sure now! Optimus, Megatron and the kids had entered the giant robot while the combined forces of the Autobots and Decepticons distracted the lumbering giant. Never had he been in such a heated battle, and yet, have so much fun! He looked out his ship's window and breathed a contented sigh. Never! Never in the history of their race had the Decepticons and Autobots worked side by side so peacefully for a mutual cause. Surely this was an infamous day that would go on forever in the history of the Transformers! Grinning wildly as he made another pass and strafed the enemy, Hot Shot remained blissfully oblivious to the information that would soon crush him worse than any enemy could.

I'm a soldier – wounded so I must give up the fight

There's nothing more for me – lead me away...

Or leave me lying here

Jet Fire finally pulled himself up and staggered out the door and stumbled down the hallway. He had to get to the surface, to get some fresh atmosphere. This air was stale. He had to get away!

Sound the bugle now – tell them I don't care

There's not a road I know – that leads to anywhere

Without a light I fear that I will – stumble in the dark

Lay right down – decide not to go on

Blurr wiped the tears from his facemask. He knew what he should do, what she would want him to do. He had to live on. With surprisingly steady hands he grasped his guns in either hand and headed determinedly out the doorway.

Then from on high – somewhere in the distance

There's a voice that calls – remember who you are

If you lose yourself – your courage soon will follow

So be strong tonight – Remember who you are

"Blurr, what are you doing here?" Jet Fire gasped as the doors to the base slid open behind him and the second warrior exited.

"I'm going to avenge Emrial." He spoke through gritted voice.

Jet Fire blinked cluelessly.

Ya you're a soldier now – fighting in a battle

To be free once more...

Ya that's worth fighting for!

"I'm going to destroy Unicron!" Blurr shouted in flabbergasted manor, waving his arms wildly.

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Inside Unicron we see the kids and Transformers captured by Unicron. Sideways is chuckling hysterically. It appears as though all hope is lost when...

A bright light begins to form on one of the walls of Unicron's heart chamber.

"Huh?" Sideways gazes as the organic like walls of his master began to form into the shape of a being. His optics widen as the shape began to become clearer, but by that time it is too late. A ringing sword has silence his life and severed Unicron's heart. The giant robot groans and rears in pain as his life slowly stops. The organic substances holding Unicron's captives slips away, and the mini cons proceed to usher the kids to safety with Megatron and Optimus Prime in close pursuit. Even they did not dare a glance at their savior as they felt that Unicron's body would soon collapse and implode. Had they looked back they might have been startled to see the glowing figure holding the sword that dripped with Unicron's mech fluid.

"I suppose I should let those mini cons off of the wall now." Red Alert sighed, suddenly remembering the wall ornaments Emrial had decided to bestow upon the med bay. "Huh?" He exclaimed as he viewed the mech bay. "Where are they?" Traces of welded metal still clung to wall, but no mini cons. Confused, Red spun around the room, only to notice the body missing as well.

"Optimus!" Hot Shot shouted ebulliently. "You're all right!" He flew his ship next to his leader as they hurriedly exited the bulging Unicron.

"Hot Shot, get out of here!" Optimus shouted as he placed the kids on the ship and they clung on tight.

"Why?"

"It's about to explode!!" He didn't need to yell any more for already flames of self consuming destruction began to erupt all over Unicron.

"What about you?" Hot Shot demanded.

"We'll be fine, just get the hell out of here!" Optimus waved the soldier on.

"Like spork you will!" Hot Shot grumbled. "Grab on, I'll tow you!"

"Why do you always have to be so stubborn?!" Optimus grudgingly complied. "Well, what are you waiting for, we're all hanging on!" Prime glanced over his shoulder as the large explosion drew near.

"I'm trying, but it's too much weight, the ship can't carry everyone!" Hot Shot fiddled with the controls.

"I'll go." Megatron snapped.

"Megatron, no!" Prime shouted as his arch foe launched himself from the ship and straight into the blazing inferno that soon consumed him.

Without a second to loose Hot Shot pushed his ship to its limit, and barely made it out of the blast radius in time.

"Wow." Jet Fire and Blurr uttered as one as the giant fireball lit up the sky and little pieces of Unicron began to rain like falling stars upon the planet. "It's...over..." They uttered with astonishment. "It's really over!!" They stared at each other with disbelief.

"Say, what' s that?" Blurr pointed up to the sky. High above them, where Unicron had once been, hovered a green ball of energy.

"I don't know..." Jet Fire squinted his optics as the object drew closer. His breathe caught in his throat when he recognized the figure. "Emrial?!"

Sure enough. She was hovering down to the planet's surface in a protective green energy bubble; her three mini cons were with her. She was smiling ecstatically; her left hand was extended to him in welcome. She had on a flowing pink dress, and her hair was drawn back elegantly. Atop her head glowed a shining tiara studded with precious gems, and a necklace with a large gem stone hung around her neck.

He rubbed his optics. He must be delusional! This was not Emrial! Surely, it couldn't be!! Emrial was dead!

"Guys, you'll never guess what! Emrial and her mini cons, they're missing!" Red Alert stumbled breathless out of the base.

"No...way..." Blurr shook his head in disbelief, even though his spark was leaping with joy.

"What the..." Hot Shot descended beside the strange glowing person. "Emrial? What's she doing out here?"

The green around her began to spread. Jet Fire had to shade his optics to continue to look upon her. The light filled the horizon, like a morphed sunrise. Smiling, her delicate bare feet finally touched the surface of the planet. In the blink of an eye the radiant light disappeared. Her hair fell back to her shoulders, and the dress disappeared all together, and she was dressed in her normal dingy clothing. Her eyes wide she gasped and stumbled forward. Jet Fire rushed forward and met her. Smiling she fell into his arms. He cradled her there for a few seconds, gazing upon her, making sure that it was his Emrial, and not some imposter.

"Jet Fire..." She uttered with her soft lips.

"Emrial..." He managed to reply.

"I'm so glad..." She snuggled him tighter.

"What?"

"It's all over now. We can all be...happy again. No more wars, no more sorrows, just peace..."

"Maybe you're right Emrial. Maybe, just for once, we can have some peace." They gazed lovingly at each under the light of the falling pieces of Unicron.

A small crowd began to gather around them. Blurr and Red Alert sighed with relief that she was alive; even though they now knew there was no hope that she'd ever be theirs.

"GRR!" Hot Shot pounded his fist against the inside terminal of his ship. They had landed now, and every one was rejoicing, except for him. After all he'd been through, after that had happened, there was no victory for him. Jet Fire had won Emrial.

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KatDrama: Yay peoples!!!! What'd ya think? You guys are in luck, this isn't quite the end. There's going to be some alternate endings (one that leads to the possible sequel that's buzzing around my mind, and one where there is going to be no sequel, so you can choose which way you want it to end! Groovy huh?) anywhoo- thank you guys for supporting me throughout this entire story and hanging with it. I know that it's taken me a while, but I've been really busy with school lately. But, the good part about the school part is that I'm taking a Pre-AP English class (for those of you who don't go to a school that has AP classes, AP stands for Advance Placement. Basically, you get to take college level course, that also count for college credits, in high school) so I've been learning lots of new stuff to help improve my writing for when/if I do the sequel. But I like I said there's a little coming after this chapter that you don't want to miss, so stick around! I'll try to get it up as soon as possible!! So, plz review!

Also, if anyone has an educated guess as to how old ya' all think Rad and the kids are in Armada, and how old they are in Energon, that'd be great, because for the sequel I don't want to age or not age Emrial enough to be with the story. Okay: just to satisfy a little bit of the questions you might have about the sequel let me supply you with this bit of information: The sequel will probably be named 'Jet Search' I can't reveal too much about the story line right now without major spoilage, but just so you know, the story won't fall very much in sync with Energon. Sure, it'll be about the same time, and yes the transformers and Emrial will be in it, but it's not going to stick with the Energon plot line like this story did (sort of...) mostly because I haven't seen much of the Energon show because they moved it to such a sporking early time slot. But, I hear that it's going to be moving to a timeslot on Miguzi this Oct. coolioes, eh? Well, what am I blabbing for? REVIEW FOR SPORK'S SAKE!!!

(oh, and yes, I think later I shall reveal how Emrial ended up inside Unicron and managed to destroy him)