TRANSFORMERS BOOK FOUR

REQUIEM FOR THE EARTH

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Death's Head - I STILL don't own Transformers. Takara, Hasbro, Marvel U.S. and Marvel U.K. own them. Drat, drat and double drat!

This story is the fourth in a series of stories I have written. I strongly suggest and urge any who read this story, to also read the first three, as elements in this story, have been established in the first three.

The only characters I own, are my original creations, listed as follows – Autobots – Outlaw, Seraphim, Gnash and Splashdown (The last two appear for the first time in this chapter.). Decepticons – Acousia, Vette, Roadkill, Tempest, Darkshayde, Hydrina, Carnage, Blaze, Thraka and Tremble. (For more information on these characters (Except Gnash and Splashdown), check out my Original Character Bios, also located on this site.)

The Decepticon Darkheart, is a creation of one of my reviewers, Tariq. Therefore Darkheart is HIS creation, not mine. Darkheart is appearing in this story, with Tariq's permission.

If you would like to use any of my characters in your stories, please send me an email, asking for permission to use them first.

Thank you.

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CHAPTER THREE :

Autobot Headquarters, Iacon, Cybertron :

The Autobots on Cybertron had lost contact with the Earth two months ago, and Rodimus Prime hadn't been able to send any Autobots to investigate the matter. The young Autobot leader was deferring to Emirate Xaaron and Ultra Magnus more and more, maintaining his vigil at the side of Optimus Prime.

The plan to transfer the consciousness of Optimus Prime, back into his Powermaster body had failed, increasing the damage to Optimus's systems. Fixit was doing his best, and for a Micromaster, his best was on par with that of the Autobot's chief medic Ratchet and the late medic, the Protectobot, First Aid. Also add in the fact that Outlaw was being quiet, and that made almost every Autobot on Cybertron worried, especially Rodimus.

It was well known that Outlaw and Rodimus didn't see eye to eye on a lot of things, and when the Autobot bounty hunter, Def-Con, returned to Cybertron with the Nucleon shipment, over thirty percent of it went straight to Outlaw's lab. Rodimus confronted Outlaw about the transfer, and all that Outlaw said was that he had an arrangement with Def-Con for the Nucleon. Rodimus was furious with Outlaw, but the dark Autobot just stared coldly at him, reminding him that there was more than enough Nucleon to help repair Optimus.

Ultra Magnus and Kup had to restrain Rodimus from striking Outlaw, who just turned on his heel and transformed into his vehicle form, a futuristic Kenworth truck trailer, and drove off. At that moment, Wreck-Gar, who had been working on some ideas of his own, entered the lab Optimus was in, and proceeded to dismantle the wise and noble Autobot. Fortunately, the Junkion rebuilt Optimus Prime into his original Cybertronian form of a truck trailer. Wreck-Gar smiled as he activated the pump, which sent Nucleon flooding into Optimus's systems. With the boost of the Nucleon, Optimus Prime once again stood amongst the Autobots, ten times stronger than he was before.

Optimus and Rodimus, both confronted Outlaw, in which Rodimus's patience wore out and he threw himself at Outlaw, who caught the hot headed leader by the throat. Optimus remained silent as Outlaw spoke some words to Rodimus, who's anger filled face, was replaced by one of shock and confusion. Outlaw let Rodimus go, and stared straight into the young leader's face, reminding Rodimus who he remembered as being Autobot leader. He let go of the young Autobot, who rubbed his throat.

With that said, Outlaw faced Optimus and told the wise Autobot of his plans. The plans involved a small group of Autobots heading to what was known as the main base for all Decepticon activity, the planet Charr, and gathering whatever information they could. Optimus remained silent, as Rodimus argued that a squad of Autobots return to Earth, to re-establish contact with the planet and the humans. Optimus glanced over at the two other Autobots, who had entered the room. Ultra Magnus and Emirate Xaaron.

"Magnus, Xaaron, I would like your input as to our current situation and your advice on how to proceed."

Ultra Magnus folded his arms across his chest.

"While I agree with Rodimus, attacking the Decepticon headquarters on Charr would be wise, considering how much damage the Decepticons have received recently. We should not let this opportunity to wipe them out, once and for all."

Outlaw smirked behind his facemask, and sneered at Rodimus, who wore a look of silent fury. Optimus glanced at Emirate Xaaron.

"Xaaron?"

The wise Autobot sighed and sat down in one of the spare chairs within the room.

"At this point in time, I'm afraid I have no advice Optimus. I'm still having trouble… dealing with the situation with Impactor."

Rodimus's eyes narrowed.

"And who do we have to blame for that?" he whirled and pointed at Outlaw "HIM! When he was Raiden, he brought Impactor back from the dead! Who knows what he did to Impactor's CPU!"

Outlaw hissed.

"So, you blame me for Impactor eh? Typical! I admit I'm at fault for Megatron's return, not to mention the damn Seekers and the idiotic Starscream, but now Impactor as well?" the dark Autobot drew forth one of his twin barrel antimatter cannons and pointed it at Rodimus "At least I'm not the one who failed to dispose of Galvatron, properly, when he had the chance!"

Rodimus raised both his arms, the triple barrel cannons on his forearms pointed at Outlaw.

"YOU were the one who brought ruin to our city on Earth, and here! Once a Decepticon, ALWAYS a decepticon!"

Before anyone could stop the two, Seraphim entered the room, Kari her Targetmaster partner was sitting on her shoulder. Optimus looked at her, taking note of the look on her face.

"What's wrong Seraphim?"

Rodimus and Outlaw, both glanced at Seraphim, but kept their weapons locked on each other. Seraphim paused, regaining her composure, before she spoke.

"Perceptor was just finishing repairs to one of the space bridge receptacles, when it activated. It's point of origin… was Earth…"

Ultra Magnus stepped forward, his white armour gleaming.

"Well? What was sent?"

Seraphim looked at Kari, who shook her head sadly. Seraphim faced the others, her optics locking onto that of her brother, Outlaw.

"I think it would be best if you all saw for yourselves."

Outlaw frowned, his hand tightening it's grip of his rifle.

"Just say it Seraphim, say what you've found!"

Grimlock entered the room, holding some wreckage in his arms. The Dinobot walked over to the nearby table, laying the wreckage on it. He looked at Outlaw, and grunted, walking back to stand beside Seraphim. Ultra Magnus saw the Decepticon emblem on a broken piece of silver.

"This was once a Decepticon?"

Grimlock was about to respond, when Bumblebee's voice spoke over the comm..

"Sorry to interrupt, but we're receiving a communication from Earth… from…"

Optimus, his optics locked on the wreckage spoke softly.

"From whom, Bumblebee?"

Bumblebee paused, relief in his voice when he next spoke.

"Optimus, I'm glad that you're online and…"

Emirate Xaaron spoke.

"Bumblebee… the communication…"

Bumblebee was silent….

"Ahh, yes… well… it's not from Autobot City, but from… a Decepticon city…"

The Autobots in the room, all looked at each other. Optimus stared coldly at the wreckage.

"Who is the recipient of the communication?"

The response was quick.

"Outlaw."

Rodimus glared at Outlaw.

"From one of your allies I expect!"

Before Outlaw could respond, the nearby communication screen flared into operation. On the screen was the visage of one of the most hated Decepticons of all. Outlaw recognised him immediately, even with his new black and gold trim paint job.

"Starscream! What do you want?"

Starcream smiled as he lent back in his chair, watching the Autobots turn and face the screen.

"I just wanted to have a little chat with you, that's all Outlaw. After all, I'm still in your debt for giving me this delightfully powerful new body."

Outlaw lowered his rifle, his grip still holding tightly.

"You didn't call me, just for a little chat Starscream! What are you planning?"

Starscream laughed.

"Me? I'm planning nothing, and yet I'm planning everything! Ha, ha, ha, besides, this is more of a… courtesy call." Starscream leaned forward so his visage was all that could be seen "The Earth, is now under complete Decepticon control. A few rebels here and there, but nothing that we Decepticons can't handle."

Grimlock snarled.

"You talk big, yet you coward! When we meet, me destroy you!"

Starscream sighed in mock annoyance.

"You're still alive? My, my, you Autobots must be in dire straights to have Neanderthals like Grimlock with you." He paused "I trust, you received my... 'parcel' Outlaw?"

Outlaw turned and looked at the wreckage, optics narrow.

"Starscream…"

Starscream smiled.

"Does that… garbage… look familiar to you? I would think it should… after all, YOU created HER new body!"

Starscream's maniacal laughter, echoed over the comm. link as Outlaw walked over to the table, his right hand sifting through the wrecked metal and components, until he stopped, his body frozen. Optimus had seen what the object was, and turned an angry gaze onto the communication screen.

"Damn you Starscream. You WILL pay for this."

Before Starscream could respond, the sound of Outlaw's rifle falling to the floor, echoed throughout the room. In his hands, he held the head of his female counterpart, the Autobot once known as Valkyrie, also known as the Decepticon Celestine. The dark Autobot slowly turned and faced the screen, his optics glowing blazingly.

"Starscream…"

Starscream raised his hands.

"Unfortunately, I can not take credit for the destruction of your mate Outlaw. No, that honour belongs to Megatron AND Galvatron. The two of them destroyed most of her body, and what was left, while still functioning, was tortured by the… fleshling, Lord Zarek. I only thought it to be the right thing to have her remains… returned to you, afterall, I do know how important she was to you Out…"

Outlaw's fist slammed into the communication screen, again and again, his rage erupting forth. Seraphim backed away from her brother as Grimlock strode forward and managed to restrain the dark Autobot, who went limp, the glow in his optics dull and faded. Even Rodimus helped Grimlock move Outlaw to a chair, helping sit the one who moments before, he was ready to destroy. Optimus gazed over the wreckage, his optics staring at certain components. When he spoke, he was still staring at the wreckage, but addressing Outlaw.

"When you were Raiden, did you ever know who created you, Seraphim and Valkyrie?"

Outlaw didn't respond, his head bowed. Seraphim spoke for him.

"I'm not sure who created us. Most probably Emirate Xaaron?"

The yellow Autobot frowned and shook his head.

"I'm afraid not. I have no idea who created you."

Optimus walked over to Outlaw.

"I know who created you, because I recognise his handiwork. Even though you built new bodies for yourself and Valkyrie, I recognise the delicate work from inside Valkyrie's head casing, to know that you, Valkyrie and your sister were created by the same Autobot who created myself, Elita-1 and Ultra Magnus."

Ultra Magnus stepped forward.

"Wait, Optimus. You mean to say that Alpha Trion, created them?"

Optimus nodded, and continued to speak with Outlaw.

"Just as with Elita and myself, you and Valkyrie needed each other. Now…"

Outlaw stood up so fast, even Optimus backed off. Outlaw's whole posture was that of negative emotions coursing through his systems. When he spoke, his voice was cold.

"I will have vengeance… I shall destroy Galvatron, Megatron and all of their accursed followers! I will wipe the stain of the Decepticons off the face of this universe!"

Rodimus spoke in a steady, neutral tone.

"Outlaw… at this current moment, you're not…"

Outlaw picked up his rifle, turned and walked towards the door. When he got past Grimlock, who was standing near the door, he turned and faced the other Autobots.

"You do what you want. I do not care! I will return to Earth, and I will destroy every damn Decepticon on the planet. If any of you, try to stop me…" his optics blazed from blue to red and back again "I'll destroy you!"

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Death's Head - Sorry once again about the lateness of an update. Got a new computer, and misplaced almost ALL of my stories. It's taken me quite sometime to find them all again so...

In any event, I intend to finish this enitire story arc (Which includes another 'book'), which I hope to add here with the previous 'books'.

Please R&R.