Somewhere near the equator in a ravine on Cybertron. The first units of the Cybertronian Defense force were training. For now this would be the site of the Army training center until the new base near Iacon could be completed. There was a large group of students that were training in view; they would be the second class to graduate. Unknowingly that today they would be receiving a surprise guest who would bring them their final assignments.
"Fall in you sorry rejects from a scrap pile!" Megatron voice roared over the mock battle the others had been engaged in. "Turn up your audios, this is Sky fury, he has come to issue your final assignments, but before we commence the easy part of this, he will evaluate your potential for leadership positions." Megatron stepped back and tall blue, and gold robot came to the podium, he bore a striking resemblance to a seeker.
"First things first I must congratulate you on finishing your training. Now the real work begins. You academic and fitness reports have been continually close, and I am afraid that it is too close to call. So, I have decided to give you one last challenge. You all will face one another as well as Megatron or myself. You may use any techniques you wish, the only rules are. No killing. No weapons. The last two standing will go to officers training. I strongly suggest you come together as a group and decide which one of us you will face. You will have fifteen minutes to decide."
Sky Fury left the podium and walked in to the temporary base followed by Megatron and Soundwave. After a few moments of eerie silence, a long soldier spoke.
"I think we should vote on it being Megatron. We haven't seen this other guy battle before." He walked towards the podium.
"But Ironhide we can't take Megatron." Ironhide looked for the voice, but it was lost in the crowd.
"For all we know this Sky Fury could be stronger than even Megatron. I think it would be best that we concentrate on some one whose strength we can gage." Ironhide looked at the crowd. "Have we decided then?" A large cheer comes from the crowd. "Megatron it is then!"
In Megatron's office, Megatron sat addressing Soundwave and Sky Fury.
"Why have you volunteered me, I dislike battling with loyal troops." Megatron's optics flashed scarlet.
"What better way to test them to have them battle someone they are afraid of?"
"And what if they chose you?" his word dripped sarcasm.
"We would see them react to an opponent they have no knowledge of."
Megatron turned slightly annoyed to Soundwave. "What do you consider of this?"
"Examination logical: importance assessed." Soundwaves harmonic voice monotoned.
Sky Fury's gazed shifted to Soundwave. "Who do you believe they will chose?"
Soundwave visor dimmed in thought. "Response unidentified: statistics inadequate. It is time."
