"Clash of the Decepticons"
Ch. 4
Megatron paced back and forth mumbling angrily to himself. "How could those three just let themselves get captured that easily? There has to be something amiss.
"Megatron, it's time to go," Soundwave said, walking in to the main control room.
Megatron looked up and nodded. "Very well, Soundwave. I will meet you and the troops outside.
Soundwave saluted and left.
Megatron straightened himself out and marched out like the military leader he was. Today, he would fight honorably. No help from his troops, no power amplifications. Optimus chose to sully his honor by going back on their deal. Megatron would win this fight justly.
He still didn't understand why Prim would do this. It just wasn't like the Autobot leader to go against a deal.
When Megatron got outside, all the Decepticons were waiting for him, sullen and angry expressions on their faces.
"What is your plan, Megatron?" Skywarp asked, stepping forward.
"Yes, mighty Megatron, what is your plan to make those insufferable Autobots pay for going back on the deal and kidnapping my beloved Azura?" Motermaster growled.
"We should bust them all up! Like they went back on their deal, we shouldn't go by their rules! Beat them at their own game!" Wild-rider, the insane member of his team, shouted out.
The other Decepticons all mumbled in agreement.
"No, I plan to fight honorably."
The Decepticons erupted in a roar of protest.
"No, my Decepticons. Just because the Autobots decide to go against our deal does not mean we should sink to such a level. This is much different form any of our other battles. Both Autobots and Decepticons risked their hides to destroy the tyrant Oppressor. Them going back on their deal is like a slap to the face and we should face it with honor; to make them look bad!"
The Decepticons cheered, though there were still some of them that were skeptical.
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"Autobots, I am to face Megatron in a one on one battle to reclaim the freedom of a plant. I don't want anyone helping me. That means you Ironhide."
Ironhide muttered stubbornly to himself.
"I want to win this battle fair and square. Shadow will be here to aid me if Megatron cheats in any way. I don't want every one jumping in at once to help me. That would induce sheer chaos."
"Who is this Shadow person anyway?" Cliffjumper, the most paranoid of the bunch, asked.
"Shadow is a bounty hunter Autobot created by the Quintisons many years ago."
There were some exclamations of amazement while there were some mutters of suspicion.
Some robot comes in claiming to be built by the Quintisons themselves waltzes in and you believe him?" Ironhide asked, practically throwing his arms in the air. "How do you know he's not lying? What if he's a Decepticon spy?"
"Why don't you ask me, yourself."
The Autobots looked to see Shadow walk in. Some gasped while others just grimaced at the sight of his optics. They were black and it looked like you were looking in to a void. They had no emotion what-so-ever.
"You are Shadow?" Ironhide asked.
"Yes, and I don't blame you for not believing me."
"Where have you been all this time?"
"Very well, I shall tell you my story, but not now. For it is time to meet with the Decepticons."
"Autobots, roll out!"
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"What the slag are you doing, Starscream?" Azura asked, Starscream tinkering with his COM-link.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm trying to fix my COM-link." Starscream said without looking up from his work. He had pulled the platting from his arm and was working with the wires inside.
"How are you going to be able to do anything without any tools?"
"I'll think of something, Azura. Just be patient."
Azura sighed leaning against the wall. "Very well." She looked around idly. "Hey Starscream, how long have we been stuck here?"
"Hmm? We've been here for a day. The Autobots and Decepticons are probably walking in to the trap right now."
"No… I can't let mighty Megatron be hurt. I'm shorting out the bars!"
"Venus, no!" Azura exclaimed.
But it was too late. Venus grabbed on to the bars, electricity surging though her body. She cried out in pain, but she held on to the bars. Soon the lights began to flicker and before they knew it everything went dark.
"V-Venus?" Azura whispered.
"Sh-she did it…" Starscream muttered, carefully touching the bars and seeing that the bars did not electrocute him, he broke through them.
"Venus!" Azura tore the bars off of Venus' cell and knelt beside her friend's side. "Venus… wake up… please wake up." She shook Venus by the shoulders. She looked on the verge of tears.
Starscream watched Azura, a solemn look on his face. Azura really did care for Venus.
"Please, Venus. Don't die on me. I promise I'll be a good person. I… I promise I'll leave Screamer alone! Please, Venus!"
"Will… you put that… in writing… for me?" Came a weak response.
"Venus? My Primus you're still alive?"
"Don't sound so disappointed Azura… are you afraid I'm going to force you keep those promises?"
Azura laughed nervously. "As long as you're okay, I'm happy. Are your systems okay?"
Venus checked a monitor on her wrist. "My internal repair system is booting in. I'll be fine. Help me up?"
"Sure."
Azura and Starscream both helped Venus up.
"You're a very brave person, Venus." Starscream said, smirking.
"No I'm not… I just did what any other person would do. I can't just sit by and let the others get hurt by my father. Someone has to stop him."
"Come on, we have to get out of here fast."
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The Decepticons landed just as the Autobots were pulling up. The two sides transformed in to robot mode and looked at each other, their expressions unreadable, but their feelings in it were of the same. Anger, hurt, confusion. This would be a fight that would live on in their memory banks.
Megatron stepped forward first. "Optimus Prime, I have come as the agreement was set. Step forward now and shake the hand of your opponent."
Optimus stood forward. "Indeed as have I, Megatron. Just as the agreement said.
The leaders took the other's hand shaking it.
"This is to be a fair fight…" Optimus began.
"Yes, and let the best mech win!" Megatron finished in a low growl.
Oppressor sat on a hill watching, popcorn in hand. First he would let Megatron and Optimus destroy each other and then while the Autobots and Decepticons are helpless, he planned to destroy them all on one felt swoop.
He grinned evilly to himself. Nothing could ruin this day.
"Hey Bumblebee, who do you think will win? I hope Optimus wins," came a small voice beside Oppressor.
The robot looked down to see a human with brown hair and worker clothes on. "Eh… I dunno' kid. We'll just have to find out, eh? It will be fun to watch, don't you think?"
The human nodded and went back to looking at the scene below them.
Finally the battle began. Megatron was the one to throw the first punch. His fist slamming in to Megatron's jaw sending the gray and white mech to stumble backwards. He shook it off and growled at the Autobot.
"Puh, throwing the first punch? I should have known you would do that, seeing the premise of this fight."
Optimus looked at Megatron strangely but didn't have time to decipher what the Decepticon had meant because Megatron sent a shattering blow to Optimus' stomach, toppling the red, white and blue robot. He grunted in pain. "I don't understand, Megatron. Since you're always the treacherous type."
Optimus kicked Megatron behind the knees, bringing him down and he jumped the Decepticon punching him multiple times in the face.
Megatron kicked Optimus off of him and in another split second he was up and he kicked Optimus in to the wall of the canyon. "Say hello to oblivion Optimus Prime," Megatron growled, saying "Prime" as if it were a profanity. He pointed his fusion cannon at the fallen Autobot and fired.
Optimus, seeing it coming, took out his laser rifle and shot at the same time.
The lasers from both weapons collided in to each other causing a huge explosion, injuring both mechs equally.
Megatron got up weakly, stumbling a bit. "This will end Optimus!"
"My… thoughts exactly."
Megatron fired his fusion cannon again but Optimus rolled out of the way and fired his laser rifle and the Decepticon leader. He dodged and fired again, hitting Optimus in the shoulder. Sparks flew every which way and lubricant trickled down his arm.
"Nice shot, Megatron. Let's see if you can dodge this!" Optimus once again shot his laser rifle at Megatron. By this time, the Decepticon leader was beginning to grow weak and he wasn't able to dodge in time. The blast hit him in the side knocking him backwards.
He groaned, clutching at the gapping wound. A puddle of lubricant began to pool around him.
Optimus weakly got up and approached the fallen Megatron. "Game, set and match Megatron. No forfeit before… before..." Suddenly Optimus fell to his knees breathing heavily.
Oppressor grinned. It was soon going to be all over soon. All of a sudden he heard jet engines and an approaching car. No… it can't be! Oppressor turned around to see Starscream, Azura and Venus approaching the canyon and fast.
"Mighty Megatron!" Azura cried.
"It's those Decepticreeps Azura and Starscream! They're here to help Megatron! Fire!" Ironhide exclaimed.
The Autobots began to open fire on the two jets and car.
"Oh crap! Hold your fire!" Azura cried, transforming and landing. "Listen to me! This is all a trap! You've been fooled by Oppressor!"
"Impossible, Oppressor's dead!" Ironhide growled.
All of a sudden Oppressor began to laugh and he levitated in to the air. "You're wrong fools! And now that your leaders have fallen, I can destroy you all!"
"Y-you're wrong, Oppressor…" Megatron muttered, stumbling to his feet. "Don't count me out just yet. No one makes me look like… a fool!"
"Megatron…" Venus whispered in awe.
"Oh silence, fool. Do you really think you can defeat me in your condition? The only way you can defeat me is if you and Optimus combined forces and used the matrix but," Oppressor chuckled, "By the looks of Optimus that won't be any time soon. Now die!" Oppressor waved his hand and a wave of pure energy rocketed toward Megatron, hitting him in the chest.
Megatron cried out in pain and he staggered backwards but he still stood his ground.
"You're still not giving up? You Transformers never know when to give up do you?" Oppressor cupped his hands together creating a blue and silver liquid sphere. "This will finish you off for good. Say hello to your supposed God!" Oppressor laughed and launched it at the beaten Decepticon leader.
Venus watched as the "Essence of Destruction" rocketed towards Decepticon. "Megatron! Nooooooo!" Venus cried and she jumped in front of Megatron, taking the full brunt of Oppressor's attack.
Both Venus and Megatron flew in to the wall of the canyon from the force.
Megatron looked down at Venus, his eyes gone wide with shock. "Venus… why? Why give up your life so recklessly?"
Venus looked up at Megatron and smiled weakly. "Do you call saving someone you love reckless?" Venus coughed and her eyes went dark.
Oppressor looked down at them and smiled. "My poor darling daughter. If only you were a good girl I —" Suddenly he felt someone in his mind, peeking out. Bumblebee.
I… what… what's going on? Venus? Optimus! I can't get out… please!
Oppressor clutched at his head. "Go away, you're not wanted!" He growled. If he stayed any longer he would lose total controll of the body. "Damn you! Damn you all! I will be back! Mark my word! And I will be much stronger! Stronger for even Optimus and Megatron to handle!" And with that Oppressor rocketed away.
Azura ran over to Megatron and Venus. "Megatron! Venus, is she —?"
"Don't worry Azura, she's still alive, but barely." Megatron tried to get up but just fell back.
"Here mighty Megatron, let me help you up." Motermaster said, helping his lead up and supporting him on his shoulder while Hook picked Venus up.
"Megatron, we must go to Autobot Headquarters," Optimus said, as Ironhide helped him up.
"Yes… we must come up with a plan to defeat Oppressor." Megatron agreed.
"Oppressor… I can't believe he's actually here. No wonder why I couldn't sense him. He was hiding behind an Autobot insignia." Shadow growled under his breath.
Starscream landed and walked up to Azura. "Are you going to be okay?"
"Me! What about Venus? Starscream, I know I may be evil and conniving. That I like to kill humans for fun but… Venus is the only true friend I have. If I lose her… I… I have no one!"
"That's not true, Azura. You'll have the Decepticons… and me…"
Azura looked at Starscream for a moment then tears filled her eyes and she ran in to Starscream's arms. "I'm so sorry Starscream…"
Starscream was startled at first but then wrapped his arms around Azura's shoulders comfortingly. "It's okay."
Just then someone cleared their throat from behind them.
Azura and Starscream turned around to see Skywarp staring at them.
Just then Azura pushed away from Starscream and cried, "Oh thank Primus you came! He was about to strangle me!"
"Who's strangling who? You're the one who ran at me!" Starscream cried. "Stay away from her, Skywarp, she's a maniac!"
"Oh yeah! You want to take this outside!"
"We're already outside!"
"Hook… a sedative please…" Megatron groaned.
"What for Megatron? I already gave you one for your pain." Hook replied.
"Not for my pain… for them to shut up!"
Hook chuckled, "Come mighty Megatron. We must get you fixed up. Come Starscream, Azura. We'll need all the help we can get."
Starscream and Azura stopped "fighting" and followed the Autobots and Decepticons back to the Autobot headquarters.
While in the shadows, Oppressor watched. Just wait Transformers. I will destroy you. I will. Oppressor clenched his fist, and it began to glow red.
The thrilling conclusion up next!