Author's Notes:

I'm very sorry for delaying this episode. I'm having a lot of stuffs to deal with households and job. Not to mention, this episode is a troublesome for me to figure out and understand on how to write. What a troublesome lately.

And also, it has nothing with the latest review. I'm not being insulted and dragged down by it. Honestly, this guy has no sense of imagination, very rigid and arrogant about my story. Make it like 'Anime'. As if. I'm not trying to make it bombtastic and exaggerating action styl. I've no interest of making the story to be the best and famous. I write the stories, based on how I felt with the real-world situation and how it could have done better from the original show, and also connecting fanfiction to original shows.

Either way, enjoy reading the story.

Episode 10: Beast Machines

Deep in the jungle of Africa, a familiar cheetah humanoid-like robot was running through the thick and wild bushes. He was running away from something or something chasing and hunting him down. He hid behind a large rock for taking a breath and resting. He moved to its edge, taking a peek if it's still chasing after him.

He yelped in concern as he barely dodged and moved aside from the large claws that gave a large scratch on it. He turned and faced at the mysterious attacker, who was swinging and striking his claws at him. Cheetor barely blocked and deflected the attacks for five times until the attacker gave a large slash on his chest, making him grunted and groaned in pain. Armed with his Speed Blaster, he quickly fired and blasted at him. He quickly dashed off to his left as fast as he can.

As fast as he can, Cheetor came across the cliff's edge, which has a 10-meter gap to another side. Before he could do anything, he got pounced and slammed to the ground. He tried to get up but held to the ground by the same mysterious attacker, who is armed with his claws.

"P-Please don't… Don't do it…" Cheetor pleaded fearfully yet weakly. He groaned, "Please. Don't! Don't do it!"

Making a loud roar, the mysterious attack struck down his claws at Cheetor. He yelled in pain upon feeling the attack. And at the same time, the birds panicked and flew off to the sky at once.

In the early morning, Team Ben have received two new missions. So, they split up to deal with them both. Ben and his team (consisting of Grandpa Max, Cooper, Rook and Guan) rendezvous with Ironhide, Jazz, Arcee, Bulkhead, Chromia and Sunstreaker at the Undertown. They were trying to stop and prevent Overlord destroying the town.

Julie and her team (consisting of Elena, Ayame, Tetrax and Bluestreak) were deployed to deal with four wild animals that were roaming around at the Bellwood. Four of them were inside Bluestreak's Car Mode while Ayame was riding her own motorcycle, heading straight to the park, where one of them was sighted.

"We'll be reaching there very soon," Bluestreak reported firmly and seriously within the dashboard's monitor screen. He hummed in concern, "Still, I have a hard time to believe there's such creatures could be large as us."

Tetrax nodded in agreement while crossed his arms, "Yeah. I have a hard time to believe that too. But in my experience, strange and crazy things could happen."

"You tell me," Bluestreak's voice agreed, "Earth customs surprise me a lot. No wonder Prowl chronicled this a lot."

Tetrax chuckled, "Sure is. But if this related to Dr. Animo, then there's no doubt that he's up to no good again."

Bluestreak sighed, "That mad scientist really needs a better hobby."

"You can say that again," Tetrax agreed firmly.

"Still, any idea of why the animals gone rampage?" Ayame asked firmly while riding her motorcycle.

"No clue. But that's why we're on the case," Julie said calmly while patted Ship. She turned and looked at Elena, "Thanks for joining us, Elena. I could use another girl to hang out with."

Elena smiled, "No problem. I felt the same thing too. I need to clear off from my mind from my research and work especially working with Cooper. He's kinda nice and friendly guy."

"Right. Not because you like him, right?" Julie asked playfully, making Elena blushed in red. She smirked, "Gotcha."

"Mind your own beeswax. Seriously. This is my privacy especially my feelings."

"If you say so, just don't go berserk like last time."

"Hey! I didn't make that bad."

"Well, you were kinda obsessed and crazy with Ben a lot."

Elena groaned with her rolling eyes, "Fine. Point taken. Just make sure that you and Ben don't break up again."

"Well, he started it, not me," Julie said defensively.

"When you get too competitive and focus on sports and studies."

"Fine. Point taken. But seriously, ask him out."

"Seriously. Stop bugging my privacy." Elena remarked annoyingly. She sighed while holding and patting her friend's shoulder, "Still, it's good to hang out with you again."

"Me too. Ship's happy too!" Julie said happily. Ship bounced and barked happily. She smiled, "See?"

Elena giggled, "Good thing that it's not trying to kill me again."

"It won't." Julie assured calmly.

Ayame rolled her eyes in annoyance as she muttered, "Love… How sickening…"

"We're almost here," Bluestreak's voice reported. His allies looked at the window, where they've arrived at the park's entrance. They found people were running away and leaving the place. He continued, "Whatever we're dealing with, we better be prepare for it."

"Roger," Everyone agreed firmly and seriously.

Almost everyone is out of the park. Julie and her team climbed out from the car. Just as both Tetrax and Ayame armed themselves with their weapons, Julie and Elena transformed into their alter ego – Armorstrike and Nanite-V. Bluestreak transformed into his robotic mode. They all moved out and arrived at the square, which has five paths.

"So, what is the plan now?" Ayame asked seriously and firmly.

"We split up," Julie ordered firmly and seriously, "If you find any animal wandering around, signal us. We'll work together to catch it."

Everyone nodded firmly before they split up and taken on their own paths, searching and locating for five animals. They also have to keep their eyes out on them as well. Climbing to the tree, Ayame jumped and hopped across the tree's branches until she arrived at the water fountain square, where she found a large rat was scavenging and bringing out the garbage on his tray while walking almost like a human.

Ayame narrowed her suspicious yet annoyed eyes, "This is definitely not an ordinary rat. But it shouldn't be a problem for me to handle."

Ayame muttered in Japanese Language while performing the Ninjutsu Skills. She activated her invisibility ability, which allowed her to jump down while sneakily and quietly approached to the giant rat. The rat has just finished scavenging his food. It was prepared to have his feast. Unfortunately, the invisible girl using her Hephaestan Neuro Grip on its neck, making it yelped in pain. It fell on the ground unconsciously.

Seeing the rat down, Ayame deactivated her invisibility ability. She then placed some power cuffs on it, making sure it doesn't try to escape or even use its unusual ability to attack her.

Ayame then contacted her teammates, "This is Ayame. I have captured a large rat at the water fountain."

"Y-You did what?!" Tetrax's voice asked in disbelief, "What part of signal us to your location do you not understand, Cadet Ayame?!"

Ayame looked annoyed as she answered, "Sir, it's a rat. Nothing else."

Tetrax sighed, "Fine. We're heading to your coordinates now. Just don't do anything reckless."

"As far as I'm concern, Magister Shard, I haven't done anything reckless. Take your time to come here." Ayame said confidently. Suddenly, she found a large shadow loomed over her. She turned and looked back. She found a large greenish mechanic Tyrannosaurus Rex growled and roared at her face. She gulped, "On second thought, I need backup now!"

"On our way! Hang tight!" Tetrax's voice shouted.

The greenish Tyrannosaurus Rex roared out loud as he almost stomped on her. Ayame barely dodged and rolled over to large tree trunk. She grunted, "Easy to say than done! Just get here ASAP!"

Spotting something ahead, Ayame yelped as she quickly got up to jump up high and over the incoming object that almost rammed and knocked down the tree. She turned and found brown colored rhino, who grunted in frustration while recovering from knocking down the tree trunk. It slowly turned and faced at her. The greenish colored Tyrannosaurus Rex grunted as he bit off the cuffs, freeing the recovered rat.

"Odd… Very odd of predator helping the preys…" Ayame commented in surprise. Three animals cornered and prepared to attack her. She hissed, "Something tells me that they're not really Earthling animals."

Three animals charged and attacked Ayame, who quickly climbed and reached to the tree's branch. She quickly threw couple of shurikens at them. Though got hit by the ninja weapons, they're very annoyed and irritated. Both rhino and Tyrannosaurus Rex charged and rammed down the tree. She managed to jump off to one and another tree while throwing more of kunais at them. After jumping over four trees, she arrived to another one, where the rat was hiding and pounced her to the ground. Ayame groaned in pain while regaining her conscious. She found herself trapped and held by a rat. It hissed and snarled at her. She groaned angrily as she hated her situation. If she

The rat, rhino and even greenish Tyrannosaurus Rex got hit by couple of blasts. They were forced to back off at once. Armorstrike, Tetrax, Nanite-V and Bluestreak have arrived in time. They approached and checked on her.

"You okay?" Armorstrike asked.

Ayame grunted while nodded a bit, "Yeah. Just a soar to my back. But I'm alright."

"This is why you should have signaled us," Tetrax scolded Ayame, "so we can work together to deal with the enemies."

Though annoyed by him, Ayame sighed while bowed down her head, "Yes, sir. It won't happen again."

"Alright, then. Bluestreak will handle the T-Rex while the rest of us will handle with the rhino and rat," Tetrax ordered firmly and seriously, "Remember. Be smart, not your fist."

Bluestreak charged and engaged greenish Tyrannosaurus Rex. Tetrax and Ayame engaged the rhino while Armorstrike and Nanite-V were dealing with the rat.

Tetrax and the rhino were having the standoff as they were glaring at each other for the moment. The horned mammal snorted out loud as it charged straight at the Petrosapien Magister, who stood and waited firmly for the right moment. Just as the creature's close to him, he slammed to the ground, summoning the crystallized wall to block and knock it out of conscious. He then quickly fired his crystallized shards to trap and imprison it. Just as it recovered, it tried to get out off from its imprisonment crystallized shards. It gave a loud roar as it used and swung its horn to break free. It then charged and knocked him straight at the water fountain. Just before it could finish him off, Ayame jumped on its back as she pulled its ear, trying to control it. This irritated and annoyed it to go rodeo, forcing her to hold on it. And at the same time, Tetrax just recovered and tried to help her to get the rhino under control.

The rat pounced on Armorstrike and Nanite-V, who disliked dirty rodent very much, panicked and dodged its attack. They both armed and fired their Cybertronian Blasters and Nano Buster at it. The rodent panicked as it frantically dodged and evaded the blasts while running away from them. They both gave chase after the rodent. It was running straight behind the trash can, where it used and thrown couple of junks at them. They both either dodge or blasted the junks off while running towards the rodent. Just before they could do anything, the rat jumped and bounced on Nanite-V to the ground. It almost bites her if not for Armorstrike grabbed and thrown it off. Both are armed with their swords as they charged and engaged it. It cunningly and slyly dodged and evaded the attacks while playfully annoying and even scaring them off.

The giant dinosaur gave a loud roar before charging straight at Bluestreak, who quickly rolled over to the back. He quickly fired his Law Enforcer Blaster at it for few times. This annoyed and irritated him to swing and struck its tail at him. He quickly jumped up before activated and fired Twin Shoulder Gunners at it for the moment. He then kicked at its face hard before landed on the ground. Just as he turned around, he got rammed and knocked off by the Tyrannosaurus Rex's face. It then tried to bite on him. Bluestreak quickly yet barely blocked and held the mouth while pushing it back. The Tyrannosaurus Rex was pushing back, trying to munch him. The giant dinosaur had pushed the Autobot down as it almost had him now. At the very last moment, Bluestreak activated and fired his Twin Shoulder Gunners to blast him off. Just as he got up, he faced off the Tyrannosaurus Rex, who got up and fought back again. All he can do is dodge and evade the attacks while firing his weapons at it.

"Have no fear! Whirl's here!" Whirl's voice cheered happily.

Bluestreak looked up and found a familiar blue colored Bell A-H1 Supercobra Helicopter was flying and heading straight towards the Bellwood Park.

"Thought you could use some help," Whirl cheered happily.

"Good timing as always, Whirl," Bluestreak commented happily. He then noticed some amiss from the shaking tree. Using his telescope-like eyes, he found a black gorilla climbed up to the top of tree. He gasped, "Whirl! Look out! Watch out for the gorilla!"

It was too late! The Gorilla jumped up high as it grabbed on the Whirl's helicopter's window. It roared at him, making him screamed and panicked to lose control of his helicopter's flight. It spun around and around while descending and heading straight towards Bluestreak, his team and the animals. Shocked and scared, they all barely dodged and evaded the helicopter's crashlanding on the water fountain. All of them groaned and moaned in pain while recovering from it.

Bluestreak approached to Whirl, who just transformed back from his helicopter mode. His partner groaned in pain with dizzy and spinning eye.

"Whirl, are you alright?" Bluestreak asked in concern.

Whirl moaned in dizziness, "Haven't you ever heard of 'knocking'?"

"I'd take that as 'yes'," Bluestreak commented in relief. He turned and faced at the gorilla, who stood firmly before him. He armed and aimed his Law Enforcer Blaster at it. He demanded, "Stay where you are! I don't want to shoot you!"

"Neither do we! We've come in peace!" The gorilla spoke firmly, shocking Bluestreak and his team.

The gorilla rubbed something on his left shoulder, which slowly revealing the Maximal insignia. This shocked and surprised him and his team. The rest of his animals also did the same thing, revealing their insignias as well.

"Take us to your Prime. I must see him." The gorilla insisted firmly, "I need his help."

Though confused yet kept his guard up, Bluestreak contacted his command, "Ratchet, contact Optimus Prime now. We have unusual visitors."

Ratchet used the Groundbridge to bridge Julie's Team and four mysterious animals back to the Alpha Trion Secret Sanctuary. Everyone was gathered including Optimus Prime and Raf at the command center for discussion. Julie's Team and Raf were standing on the catwalk platform.

"First, the giant animals came out of nowhere. And now, they can talk and want to meet Optimus Prime," Raf commented in disbelief yet shocked, "Any idea what they want?"

"No clue," Julie admitted in concern. She turned and looked at Bluestreak. She asked, "How do you know he can be trusted?"

"Because I've seen the gorilla's insignia before," Bluestreak explained calmly and firmly while crossed his arms, "He and his team are the Maximals from Wildertron. And also, they're allies to the Autobots."

"Another beast Transformers?" Elena asked with the blink of her eyes. Bluestreak nodded. She sighed, "Well, at least, we have the beasts on our side now."

Tetrax nodded in agreement, "At least, we don't have to fight with another crazy and mutated animals again. That routine is getting old."

Optimus Prime approached to the gorilla. Instead of his serious and stoic look, he smiled genuinely, "It's been a while, old friend."

"Indeed, it is, Prime," The gorilla said humbly. He then commanded, "Maximals, maximize!"

As commanded, four animals transformed into their robotic modes – gorilla, rat and rhino have turned into Optimus Primal, Rattrap and Rhino. Greenish-colored Tyrannosaurus Rex transformed into a large muscular greenish and blackish colored robot with the yellowish friendly and joyous face, and has claws on his hands.

Julie's Team and Raf awed in amazement and surprise to look at the transformation and especially how Optimus Primal looked almost similar to Optimus Prime.

"Didn't realize that gorilla looked so much like Optimus Prime," Elena commented.

Also surprised by Optimus Primal's similar appearance, Ayame nodded in agreement, "Agreed. He almost looks exactly like him."

"Is that gorilla Optimus Prime's brother?" Raf asked Ratchet.

Ratchet shook his head, "Certainly not, Rafael. But he could be distant cousin, after all. Most of Cybertronians have left to escape Quintessa and colonized some new worlds before the Rust Plague happens."

"What's the matter? Never seen animals turned into robots before?" Rattrap asked playfully yet sarcastically. He scoffed, "Would have thought that our buddies shown you guys before."

"Allow me to introduce ourselves," Optimus Primal said humbly as he introduced his teammates, "I am Optimus Primal, leader of the Maximal Faction. These are Rhinox – my advisor from Horn Tribe, Rattrap – engineer and technician from Scavenger Tribe and also Grindcore – the strong warrior from Reptile Tribe."

The Maximals greeted warmly and calmly, though Rattrap greeted casually and rudely like a teenage kid. Julie's Team, Ratchet and Raf greeted and introduced themselves to them. Both Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal shook each other's hands.

"It is good to see you have come here, my old friend," Optimus Prime said humbly, "How did you get here?"

"With our own ship – Axalon to travel and get here. I've left Nyx and Tigerhawk to pilot the ship, orbiting around the Earth." Optimus Primal explained with sad and concern tone.

Noticing his friend's concern tone, Optimus Prime asked, "Is something wrong?"

Optimus Primal nodded firmly, "Yes, Prime. We've received the distress message from Cheetor. He said he needed help. So, we came here as soon as possible. Where is he? Do you know what happened to him?"

"I do!" Agent Fowler spoke firmly as he emerged out from the lift. He then saluted to the leader of Maximals. He introduced himself, "Special Agent William Fowler. I served the representative to this planet and also Autobots' liaison."

Optimus Primal saluted, "The honor is mine. Please tell me. What happen to Cheetor and Bantor?"

Agent Fowler nodded firmly. He approached to the computer, where he was accessing and setting up the reports of what happened to both Cheetor and Bantor.

Raf hummed curiously, "Is Cheetor also-?"

Ratchet answered, "Yes, Rafael. Cheetor is a Maximal that joined our forces when he, Depth Charge, Arcee and Cliffjumper arrived on this planet. After his partner was killed, shaman Bantor was sent here to assist Cheetor during the second year. They have been deployed to Africa for assisting the African NEST Military to defend their country from the Decepticons."

After setting up the report, the large monitor screen revealed the Cheetor and Bantor with their fates: MIA, their latest location, briefing reports with pictures and information about their mission. Everyone turned and looked at it.

Agent Fowler explained of the situation:

"A week ago, we've detected unusual readings, coming from deep in the jungle of Nigeria. And also, there's been unusual rumors about mechanical creatures roaming around the jungle, hunting down and capturing the animals and even people, and the worse is that them being crazy mutated hybrids."

Everyone was in shock and scared of what they heard and saw the report. Grindcore remarked in shock, "What the heck?!"

"Only one person could do such a thing," Julie said seriously, "Animo."

"Who's Animo?" Rhinox asked.

"He was the scientist for experimenting and mutating animals into some kind of monsters," Elena explained seriously, "And believe me. If he ever saw you guys, he might have the chance to dissect and make you all fully mutated beasts."

Rhinox was disgusted, "H-How cruel. How could such a being like him existed to mutate some animals into monsters?"

Grindcore snarled, "If I ever see that guy, I would like to give him some punches that he'd never forgets!"

Elena nodded while crossed her arms, "All of us. But who built the mechanical creature? No way Animo could do that."

"I thought of that too," Tetrax hummed seriously. He looked at Agent Fowler, "What happen next? Did you send both Maximal on the mission?"

Agent Fowler nodded while looking at the report, "Yeah, we did. Three days ago; Cheetor, Bantor and a squadron of stealth squadron were deployed to this location for investigating on the rumors and capture the man who is responsible of the slaughter. Unfortunately, there were no reports from them. Until yesterday, we received this."

Just as Agent Fowler played the audio file, Cheetor's voice spoke in fear and frantic with the hint of exhaustion, "This is Cheetor. Bantor and I barely got out of alive. We've lost the squadron. But we've uncovered and learned more about the truth behind mechanical creature, the slaughter and mutation. But the worse is that these mad scientists are working for someone else. They're-!"

"Watch out, kid! It's back!" Bantor's voice screamed in fear and worry.

"Scrap! Run! Run!" Cheetor panicked, "No! Don't! Bantor!"

As everyone listened to the audio file, they became scared and worried as all they can hear is the scream of fear yet pain and agony, monstrous roar, blasting and slashing noises until the audio got cut off. They especially Optimus Primal are all worried and scared of the situation now.

"That doesn't sound good," Grindcore commented in concern.

Rattrap scoffed, "I knew it. We're all gonna die."

"Shut up, Rattrap," Optimus Primal said sternly, making Rattrap squeaked in fear. He sighed while looking at Optimus Prime and Agent Fowler. He asked, "Can you give us the location? My team and I will find and rescue them both. They're both my responsibility."

"We will," Optimus Prime said firmly. Patting on his friend's shoulder pad, he continued, "I would like to join you. Let me gather my team first. Then, we both go together."

Holding his hand out, Agent Fowler suggested, "I'll inform the general to evacuate the citizens and barred them from going to jungle. Making sure that our mysterious hunters don't go after them until we stop them for good."

"We would like to help too," Julie spoke, along with her team nodded in agreement.

"If we're gonna do this, we're gonna need a help with this," Tetrax said firmly and seriously. His team turned and looked at him as they knew who he was referring to. He nodded firmly, "Elena, contact Eunice to get Reginald here. We could use a tracker."

Elena nodded firmly, "Got it. Hopefully, that pervert doesn't try to do anything funny."

Optimus Primal couldn't help but smiled in relief, "Thank you all. I appreciate the help." He turned to Rhinox, "Rhinox, prepare the weapons and medic. We will need it."

Rhinox nodded, "Understood. Will be done."

As everyone was making their preparation, Ayame slowly walked away from the command center. She was heading straight to the bathroom, so she can make contact with her leader.

In the Nemesis's Command Bridge, Megatron has received the report from Nightbird. Starscream and Soundwave were standing behind him. He seemed to be displeased and annoyed that Optimus Prime has received the Maximal Reinforcement to search and rescue Cheetor and Bantor.

"What needs to be done, Lord Megatron?" Ayame asked in concern, "Should I take care of them?"

"No. Do not assassinate them yet. Continue your mission to assist and protect the Pretender Class J579," Megatron said firmly and sternly, "I'll have someone to deal with this. Do not hesitate to fight back, even if you must destroy the project."

"I-! Understood," Ayame said hesitatingly yet reluctantly before ending her contact.

"Master, you're not seriously think of letting enemy destroying Project Transmetal?" Starscream asked in disbelief and concern, "Our scientists including that mad animal doctor have finally breakthrough with it! You can't just abandon it like that!"

"Once again, Starscream, you failed to see a bigger picture again," Megatron said dryly and angrily, making his second-in-command scared and worried. He turned and glared at him, "Project Transmetal is merely a side project, just like Doubledealer's operation. If proven succeed in defeating the Autobots or their human allies, then I will use it for the army. If not, then it has no use to us. Never let side-projects distract you from the main objective. Understand, Starscream?"

Starscream groaned in frustration while bowed his head down, "Y-Yes, Lord Megatron."

"Deathsaurus, come forth!" Megatron called out. Deathsaurus approached to his master, whom he knelt to the ground. He continued, "You know what needs to be done."

Deathsaurus looked up and faced his master, "Yes, Lord Megatron. I will make sure that my brethren still lived to get revenge and reclaim what is rightfully ours. The Horrorcons shall rise from the ashes. Victory will be ours."

With the coordinates provided by Agent Fowler, Ratchet used the Groundbridge Portal to bridge Julie's Team, Maximals and Team Prime (consisting of Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Bumblebee and Whirl) to the location, where both Cheetor and Bantor have gone MIA. And at the same time, the agent contacted the African Branch of NEST Military to evacuate and barred the citizens from going near to the jungle until the situation resolved. Just before they could move out, two figures suddenly dropped and fell to the ground, scaring everyone off.

Rattrap screamed, "I knew it! We're gonna die!"

"Shut up, Rattrap. We're not dead," Rhinox scolded Rattrap sternly. Looking at the large hole, he commented, "Whatever it was, it needs our help."

"That would be great!" The cocky voice agreed frantically. Everyone quickly looked at the hole, wondering what's inside there. A familiar face popped out as he and his Panuncian partner tried to get up. He grunted in frustration, "I swear… That Azmuth purposely teleported us on midair. Just to teach me a lesson about 'disturbing' Eunice. Damn him!"

"I see you still haven't learned about the privacy," Tetrax joked. He chuckled a bit as he and his teammates helped John and Leo out from the hole. He smiled as he shook the young boy's hand, "Good to see you here in time, Reginald."

"Likewise." John commented. He turned and looked at both Team Prime and Maximal. He asked, "Who the heck are they?"

"Friends of ours," Julie explained calmly, "Team Prime – Optimus Prime, Ratchet and also Bumblebee. Maximals – the guys that turned into animals – Optimus Primal, Rhinox, Rattrap and Grindcore."

John smiled while saluted, "Nice to meet you, mate. The name's John Reginald. And this is my partner – Leo." Leo roared humbly, surprising the Maximals to awe in surprise while looking at him, though Grindcore looked uneasy and scared. He looked surprise and curious, "What's the matter? Never seen a Panuncian before?"

"Oh, I've seen them a lot of times whenever I've come to Hathor for collecting plants and roots. Panuncians are quite fiercest, fastest and also cunning hunters to face with." Rhinox remarked in amazement. He gently patted Leo's head, making the latter meowed happily. He chuckled, "To think that someone would actually able to tame and pet this such magnificent predator."

"More than a pet, mate. Leo's part of my family. I rescued and adopted him from the smugglers," John commented while petting Leo's back. He noticed Grindcore's hiding behind the large tree trunk. He was quivering in fear. He asked, "What's with him?"

Rattrap looked at Grindcore's hiding behind the tree. He chuckled, "Grindcore? He's scared of cats especially Panuncians. But he's cool with Fur Walker Tribe since they're bots, and not real deal. Imagine if he couldn't."

"That was not funny, Rattrap!" Grindcore snapped angrily and annoyingly, "Those cats and any kind… They're so evil and fiercest monsters I ever face with especially kittens! I hate those kittens! They almost eat me alive!"

"Is he serious?" Bumblebee beeped in disbelief.

Whirl shrugged, "I also have a hard time to believe it, Bumblebee. I mean, cats and kittens are nicest and cutest creatures I ever seen. If it's lion, tigers or leopards; then they're definitely dangerous."

Grindcore quivered in fear, "Don't trust the cuteness! There's evil inside! I know that because of Rattrap warn me about it!"

Everyone glared at Rattrap, suspecting that he pranked Grindcore. He sighed in annoyance, "It was just harmless prank. I mean I dropped couple of Panuncian Kittens on him to see if he's cool with kitties."

"Honestly, Rattrap." Optimus Primal muttered in annoyance. He sighed, "We should move out now."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Agreed. Roll out!"

While walking through the jungle, three teams began their investigation and looking around of the surroundings, hoping to find some clues that could lead them to their missing allies. They have arrived at the cliff's edge, where they found a large puddle of Energon was spilled, near to the large rock that has sharped yet deep claw marks. This made everyone uneasy and worried about the scene.

"Bloody hell," John remarked in shock, "That must be a bloody battle."

"Yeah. Better question. Whose Energon spilled here" Rattrap nodded fearfully. He then looked and inspected the claw marks on large stone. He gulped in fear, "S-Sharp claws. What kind of beast might do that?"

"Better than the Panuncian," Grindcore said hopefully. Leo annoyingly glared at him. He yelped, "Back off, okay! I no want any stinky evil cat near me! Got it?"

Ratchet approached to the puddle of Energon as he used his Energon Detector to scan on it. Digging and picking up the liquid with his finger, Rhinox took a scent on it. They both looked scared and concern about it.

"This is definitely Cheetor's Energon," Rhinox said in concern with a sigh,

Looking at the large claw marks on large rock, Ratchet said grimly, "From the looks of that claws and Energon Puddle. This might confirm our fears. He and Bantor could be gone…"

Hearing what they have said, Optimus Primal clenched and tightened his fists. He then thrust and slammed it straight at the tree trunk very hard, making it fall down. He then gave gorilla scream angrily yet agony before dropped on his knees to the ground. He looked down sadly. Everyone couldn't help but sympathize him.

"Losing Cheetor must have hit them hard," Elena said in concern.

Rhinox sighed, "That's because Cheetor's like a son to him. Primal adopted him after his family were killed during the first Tribal War. Bantor was a friend and shaman from Wildertron."

"I see…" Bumblebee beeped understandingly. He then looked at Optimus Prime approached to Optimus Primal, whom he had his hand held on shoulder for comfort. He sighed, "I know the feeling. I see Optimus as more than commanding officer. He was like a father to me."

"Aw… That's cute," Julie commented warmly.

"I think the same thing too," Elena said in agreement.

Whirl sniffed a bit, "I think I got some dust on my optic."

Grindcore nodded while sniffed, "Me too."

Rattrap groaned in disgust, "You guys get some room for yourself. This mushy stuff gross me out. I mean he's a grown up, not a kid anymore."

"Shut up, Rattrap!" Almost everyone snapped at him.

Rattrap grumbled in annoyance, "Yeesh. Tough crowd…"

Bluestreak approached to the large rock and even the puddle. He carefully investigating them before noticing the grass being combed off aside, instead naturally still. He then slowly turned looked and found the long trail of dried Energon. He then looked up and found some bushes were slashed and some trees were either almost broke down or cut off. He became suspicious while theorizing of what's really happening around here.

"Cheetor and Bantor might not be dead," Bluestreak said firmly. Everyone turned and looked at him. He explained about the surroundings, "Alright, if you look around carefully. If there's the puddle of Energon here, then where are their bodies?"

As everyone was thinking, Grindcore suggested, "Off the cliff?"

"Nope," Whirl disagreed as he was looking at the cliff's edge. Even using his telescopic optic, he hummed curiously, "No sign of body parts or anything down there. That means…"

"He and Bantor might be alive," Optimus Primal said hopefully yet firmly.

"His body has been dragged," Tetrax said in realization while looking at the trail, "Leading back to the mad science lab."

Ratchet hissed in concern, "There is no telling what kind of experiments they might do with them. I hope it's not MECH again. They're the worst human kind to deal with."

Leo growled angrily. John patted his partner's side, "Yeah. I hate those kinds of people for treating people and animals like experiments, buddy. They're gonna be sorry for messing us."

"Then, we'd better hurry up and rescue them," Julie said firmly.

"And we will," Optimus Prime said firmly, "Let's roll."

Everyone quickly moved out at once, following the trail at once. Rattrap was the last one to follow them from behind as he muttered annoyingly, 'We're all gonna die'.

Deep inside the dark jungles lies an old yet abandoned and ruined biology laboratory. The place was heavily patrolled and guarded by large army of Vehicon Troopers and Horrorcons.

Inside the building's contamination chamber, Vehicon Scientists were studying and analyzing the captured animals from the glassed tubes to see which kind of species suitable and fit for their war machine. After studying and carefully choosing the animals, the creatures were then transferred to the Vehicon Engineers and Workers at the garage, where they create and built various kind of machinery and weapons parts to merge and turned them into war machines.

Inside the main laboratory, a familiar mad doctor was working with his scrawny lookalike twin with curved white hair and has a large mechanical helmet-like on his head worn a light blue-lavender colored shirt with white coat and darker jean, and his right hand is mechanical. They both were typing on the control panel while looking at the large test tube with many electrical wires and pumping tubes attaching on it.

"Yes… Yes… Yes… After months of research on this project, it is finally complete. We have finally created the perfect war machines. This world will finally before the Evil Genius of Dr. Henry Arkeville!" Dr. Arkeville exclaimed happily while typing down on control panel. He gave a loud proud chuckle before slowly calm himself down, "I feel so proud for this. This will be my greatest achievement!"

"Project: Transmetal?" Dr. Animo asked in annoyance before scoffed. He glared at the computer screen, "This project is nothing but cheap shot for animal's evolution! I could have done it better."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

"Yes! My mutation experiment is far more superior and better than this crap of yours. They're much more intelligent and also aggressive and fierce as they are too! Megatron should have recognize and accepted my work than yours, brother!"

Dr. Arkeville laughed amusingly, which annoyed Dr. Animo. He sighed, "Please, my dear brother. The only reason why Lord Megatron would never accept yours because organic creatures are inferior to machines. It's the reason why he accepted my proposal."

"Why did he even let me help your project?" Dr. Animo asked in annoyance.

"Isn't it obvious?" Dr. Arkeville scoffed amusingly, "You have the knowledge of animals and beasts for us to perfect the Project: Transmetal. You're just an assistant."

Dr. Animo growled angrily, "How dare you mock me?! Megatron is a fool for not using my proposal! Mine is better!"

Dr. Arkeville whacked his brother's head, "Pipe down, you idiot! Do you want to get into trouble again?!" Dr. Animo grumbled angrily while looking away. He sighed, "Honestly, Aloysius! Why do you always cause troubles?!"

"Spare me the mockery, Henry! I'd never needed your help to deal with my troubles! You don't see or hear me calling you to help me deal with my problem?"

"Because you were embarrassed that you were beaten by a brat for too many times."

"That is not true! It was just some minor setbacks!"

"Right. Like you throw tantrum because he didn't win the award and went mad?"

"Drop it, Arkevile!"

"Make me, Little Animo Boy!"

Dr. Animo growled angrily as he almost wanted to start the fight with Dr. Arkeville if not for a loud thump and shadow looming over them. They looked up and found Deathsaurus stood before them. They gulped in fear to see him.

"Still fighting again," Deathsaurus asked in annoyance. Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville shook their heads in fear. He growled at them, "Then, stop fooling and finish the project! Or feel my wrath!"

"Yes, Sir Deathsaurus!" Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkevile panicked in fear before returned to their work.

Deathsaurus groaned in annoyance while crossed his hands, "I'd never understand why Megatron would hire the lowlife beings to serve us. I thought he's done with having the humans serving him after the previous one failed his bargain."

"Despite the difference they have, my dear Deathsaurus, Megatron saw the potential in them. As do I," The dark and sinister yet well-mannered voice spoke calmly. Deathsaurus turned and looked at the large canister. It continued speaking, "Both Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo have succeeded and completed Project: Transmetal as we have hoped for. Now we can use this technology to cyberform this planet into a perfect mechanical empire."

Deathsaurus scoffed, "If you say so. These humans are still weak and pathetic."

"Perhaps. But they still have some use to us. Project: Transmetal will turn Cheetor against his own friends and family. And it will help me to build a new perfect body for me…"

"If that is your wish, Lord Dragontron. The Horrorcons shall rise from the ashes."

Dragontron chuckled amusingly, "Yes… The Horrorcons shall rise from the ashes, indeed…"

Following the trail of dried Energon, three heroic teams travelled through the jungle forest, searching and reaching to the enemy science lab. Hopefully, they can rescue Cheetor and Bantor before they could get killed or turned into something much worse by the experiments. They continued walking down the path, they found the trail is getting colder due to the Energon slowly dried up and evaporated. But thanks to Ratchet and Rhinox, their scanners were able to detect and follow it.

As three teams continued travelling through the forest, both the medical officer's scanner made some loud beeping noises. Everyone looked at Ratchet and Rhinox, hoping that they've got some good answers.

"We're getting closer," Ratchet said firmly.

Everyone looked hopeful to hear the news. Rhinox spoke in concern, "But I wouldn't get my hopes up yet. It might not be good news."

"I'm taking chances," Optimus Primal said firmly, "I have to know."

"And we will," Optimus Prime said firmly. He turned to everyone, "Everyone, be prepare for anything."

Three heroic teams nodded firmly as they all armed themselves with their weapons and blasters, preparing for the worst. Rhinox headed off first while covering Ratchet, who used his medical scanner to locate two MIA Maximals. Just as they passed through couple of bushes, they looked around while armed and readied with their weapons. So far, no sign of the enemies or missing allies either.

They then came across a large pit-hole ahead. Three heroic teams approached and checked on what's below. To their shock and concern, they found a badly damaged mandrill-like robotic humanoid laid around.

"What the hell?!" Elena asked in shock and concern.

"BANTOR!" Optimus Primal exclaimed in concern.

Optimus Primal jumped and dived into the pit-hole. He quickly grabbed and carried damaged Bantor on his two arms before flying out of the hole. He returned to the surface. He gently put down his comatose ally on the ground. Both Ratchet and Rhinox approached and checked on the Maximal shaman's condition.

"Aw man. Is he alright?" Grindcore asked in concern.

"He's in stasis mode for now," Ratchet said calmly yet firmly. He looked at Bantor's injured parts that has some deep cuts on his abdomen, couple of holes and bruises on chest, and damaged limbs. He hissed in fear, "He's in serious critical condition now."

"We have to take him back to the base," Rhinox said firmly and seriously. He turned and looked at Optimus Primal. He spoke, "Optimus, I-!"

Optimus Primal interrupted firmly, "Do it, Rhinox. Get Bantor back to base for treatment. We'll continue our search for Cheetor."

Rhinox nodded understandingly and firmly. Just as Ratchet called Raf to open the Groundbridge, the portal appeared before them. Ratchet transformed into his ambulance that allowed Rhinox to put Bantor on top of him. They both quickly moved out and entered the portal before it disappeared.

Though he was relieved that they have found and rescued Bantor, Optimus Primal remained uneasy and worried about Cheetor's safety. Optimus Prime approached and patted him on his back while showing his assured smile.

"We will find him, Primal." Optimus Prime assured calmly.

Optimus Primal nodded while sighed, "I know. I'm just worried about him. Can't imagine what kind of danger he might get into. He always has the bad habit for being impulsive and getting himself into troubles for proving himself that he's not a kid."

Optimus Prime sighed while looking at Bumblebee, who was talking with his friends about Dr. Animo. He nodded a bit, "Yes. I know the feeling. Bumblebee's spark is in the right place, but also still young and has so much more to learn on being patient and understanding the opponent than engaging head on. I too often concern of his safety."

"Yeah. A father worried for a kid and hoped that he'd be alright."

"Indeed. However, there are times that we must let them go and make their own path, not holding them back. Because if we do that, then can we truly treat them as our equal or mere child."

Optimus Primal hummed thoughtfully, "You may be right about this, Prime. You may be right…"

Suddenly, Leo sniffed a bit as if he detecting something foul coming towards him and his allies. The Panuncian growled angrily, alerting everyone else to turn and look at him.

John approached and patted Leo before asking, "What is it, boy?"

Leo gave a loud angry roar while glaring at the sky. Everyone turned and looked up. And to their shock and concern; they found a flying large blue shark, greenish wasp, crimson Pteranodon and couple of dragonflies-like were heading towards them.

"Uh… Since when did the sharks learn to fly in the sky?" Tetrax asked in concern and fear.

"They don't," John exclaimed in concern, "Something tells me that they're either mutated animals or not even Earthling animals."

"And not to mention, Pteranodon is supposed to be extinct too!" Elena said in concern.

Using his telescopic optic-like, Rattrap spotted a familiar enemy forces insignia on the creature's bodies. He squeaked in fear, "Coz they're not Earthling animals! They're the Horrorcons!"

"Uh oh… Horrorcons got company!" The giant wasp exclaimed in concern and fear.

"Yes, my comrade Waspinator. The enemy has come. Seek for the young comrade, no doubt. However, like the fortress stand against storm, we shall not hold the ground!" The flying shark remarked in Shakespearean Accent, "Come, my comrades. To battle! Horrorcons, Terrorize!"

Red Pteranodon chuckled sinisterly, "About time. I'm getting sick of chasing after some weak humans. They're no fun to play with!"

The Horrorcons gave the loud roar and screeches as they transformed into their robotic modes. Both wasp and Pteranodon transformed into Wapsinator and Terrosaur while flying blue shark turned into a blue-yellow colored Horrorcon that has demonic shark-like face wearing blue helmet with white large fin and his left hand armed with fin-like sword. The dragonflies-like transformed into greenish colored demonic Horrorcon Troopers-like with insect wings – Sky Shadows.

"Sky-Byte…" Optimus Primal remarked in disbelief yet annoyed. He sighed, "I was hoping that you would side with us, instead of remaining with Horrorcons after the Beast Wars ended."

"Alas, my dear former comrade Primal, I apologize for that," Sky-Byte said poetically yet humbly, "Though the Beast Wars ended in the past, in present, the Cybertronian Great War continues! I shall continue the fight till the end of my spark! For the glory of Horrorcons, my comrades! Charge!"

Horrorcons roared and screeched wildly and fiercely. They all dived down straight at three heroic teams. Julie's Team, Autobots and Maximals quickly armed themselves for the fight against the enemies. Sky-Byte engaged a swordfight with Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal, who parried against him. Bumblebee, Whirl, Rattrap, Armorstrike and Nanite-V fired their blasters at both Waspinator and Terrorsaur, who flying and dodging the attacks while firing back at them. Grindcore, Bluestreak, Tetrax, Ayame, John and Leo were fighting off the Sky Shadows.

As the heroes continued battling the enemy forces, they were completely unaware of another forces, hiding behind the bushes and trees, slowly and quietly sneaking and approaching them. They have surrounded the heroic teams now. A group of alligators-like with spiky turtle shell-like – Terrorgator and crimson-colored piranhas-like with scorpion's tail: Poison Bites led by white colored Velociraptor Cyborg-like, golden scorpion-like with cobra-like tail and also a giant crimson ant-like.

Velociraptor Cyborg-like growled, "Sky-Byte and his forces are distracting them. Now's our chance! Attack them now!"

"For the Glory of Horrorcons!" Giant red ant cheered wildly and happily.

Golden colored mutant scorpion-like chuckled, "Bring on the pain! Time to blow them up!"

Second wave of Horrorcons transformed into their robotic modes including giant red ant and golden mutant scorpion-like turned into Inferno and Quickstrike. The Velociraptor Cyborg-like transformed into a hideous yet terrifying and sinister white colored Horrorcon with magenta armor, sharped claws and left cybernetic eye. They all gave the loud battle cries while charging straight to the battlefield.

As Rattrap was busy firing and shooting down at Terrorsaur, Horrorcon Cyborg screeched out loud as he jumped and slammed the rodent Maximal to the ground. He roared at him. Though scared and shocked by ambush, he was in disbelief of what he was looking at.

"R-Raptorclaw?!" Rattrap asked in disbelief and shocked. 'Raptorclaw' snarled at him. He quivered in fear, "Chopper-face! I-It's me! Rattrap! Buddy of yours! Vermin! Rodent! Anything to ring the bell, pal?!"

'Raptorclaw' chuckled sinisterly, "I. Am. Not. Him."

Evil Raptorclaw gave a loud screech as he was about to tear Rattrap apart. Luckily, Nanite-V spotted him in danger as she quickly armed and fired her Nano Blaster to his face. This allowed Rattrap quickly kicked him off at once. Evil Raptorclaw grunted before shaking his head, recovering before roared out loud. The rodent Maximal was still in disbelief and worried of what he saw.

"Rattrap! Get your head into the game! We gotta beat him," Nanite-V exclaimed firmly.

"I-I can't," Rattrap answered fearfully yet uneasily, "I can't kill him. H-He was my friend."

Though not sure how he saw Evil Raptorclaw as his friend, Nanite-V sympathize Rattrap for caring him so much. She sighed calmly, "Rattrap, I said 'beat him', not 'kill him'."

Rattrap was surprised yet relieved to hear it, "Oh. Now that I can do."

Evil Raptorclaw screeched out loud as he charged straight at Rattrap and Nanite-V, who both barely dodge and evade the attacks. Nanite-V unleashed her Nanite Swarm attacks on him for the moment. Rattrap jumped on his back as he used his shotgun to whack and hit on his former friend's head for couple of time. This annoyed and irritated him to grab and thrown him to the ground. He nearly killed him if not for Nanite-V unleashing her Nanite Swarm on him, blinding him. Rattrap got up before blasting his Shotgun Buster to blast him off. This annoyed and irritated him to charge and attack them both. They both dodged and evaded the attacks while firing back at him, whole blocked and deflected the attacks. But at the same time, Raptorclaw-II seems to be distracted and frustrated when he was fighting off Rattrap, who often made him remember something else or even his donor's past.

Bumblebee, Whirl and Armorstrike teamed up while firing and blasting their blasters at Terrorsaur and Waspinator, who swiftly and quickly dodged and evaded the attacks while firing back at them. They both armed and fired their missiles at them both. They barely dodged and evaded the missiles, though they got blown off. Just as they tried to recover, both Terrorsaur and Waspinator dived and prepared to finish them off. Luckily, Ship emerged out as he transformed into his Spaceship to unleash the barrage of blasts and missile on them. They both screamed and panicked frantically and fearfully before they got hit and fell to the ground hard. Bumblebee, Whirl and Julie looked surprise yet relief that Ship has saved them.

Bluestreak and Quickstrike engaged a fierce fist fight, though the former's dodging and evading the cobra's poison fang for couple of times. Just as he parried the attack off, the Horrorcon Hunter thrust his left claws-like on him by face before thrust and poisoned his cobra's fang on the abdomen, weakening and poisoning him. He yelled in pain while armed and blasted his Law Enforcer Blaster on him off. Feeling the poison flowing through his Energon Fluid, he almost fell to the ground hard. Quickstrike was about to finish him off until he got knocked off by Leo's Scopodrake Form. Both of them fiercely and aggressively swung and struck their claws at each other for couple of rounds. And at the same time, John approached and checked on Bluestreak's condition, listening to the latter's on how to cure the poison.

Inferno chuckled evilly and frantically as he fired his Gatling Gun at Tetrax, Ayame and Grindcore. Three of them panicked while moving and dodging the blasts. They quickly hid behind the large rocks. They're unable to fire back due to mad insect-like. Forming and creating the crystallized boomerangs, the Petrosapein threw them straight at the Horrorcon Warrior, who managed to blast it off but one hit on his head. Ayame jumped and threw couple of shurikens at his face, injuring his left eye and even scarring his face and body. Grindcore jumped and slammed a punch on his head off. Both of them engaged a fierce fist fight against each other for couple of times. While he was distracted, Tetrax quickly moved to back of Inferno, where he slammed his fist to the ground, summoning and struck his crystallized spikes to hit on the latter's butt. Just as the mad insect jumped off while screaming in pain, Ayame threw the kunais, loaded with explosive bombs at him, exploding his face. Grindcore slammed a powerful punch to knock him off.

Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal armed with their blades while facing off Sky-Byte, who remained calm and firm to ready for their attacks. The Prime thrust his blade at the shark Horrorcon, who deflect it before jumped and kicked him off. Primal charged in to swing and slam his twin curved blades at the warrior, who parried off the attack before struck back. They both engaged a fierce swordfight with each other for couple of times. Just as the Maximal Leader swung and crossed his blades at the warrior, the latter dodged down and slide through as he slashed at his side of abdomen before struck on the back twice. He was about to finish him if not for Optimus Prime fired his Ion Blaster at him. He quickly blocked and deflected the blasts but got kicked off by the Primal. Both Prime and Primal firmly and seriously engaged a fierce fight against the Horrorcon Warrior, who firmly blocked and parried the attacks before striking back at them. Just as he was about to ram at them, they both dodged aside before struck and slammed a punch on his face.

Just as Sky-Byte recovered, he found Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal armed and aimed their blasters at him. And at the same time, he found his allies struggled to fight the enemies off. The army of Poison Bites, Sky Shadows and Terrogators were defeated. They even saw what happened especially seeing Evil Raptorclaw was attacking Rattrap and

"Sky-Byte, surrender now," Optimus Prime ordered firmly, "You've lost."

"Tell me where is Cheetor?! What have your Horrorcons done to him and Raptorclaw?!" Optimus Primal demanded angrily, "How could you disrespect and desecrate your very own comrade's grave, and turn him into monster?! Is this what you want?! Is this how you want him to be?! He was your best friend! Tell me now!"

Thinking of what happened to the Horrorcons' action, Sky-Byte sighed in shame, "I am truly sorry, Primal. I did it, out of duty and obligation."

Just before Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal could do anything, Sky-Byte grabbed and thrown down the smoke grenades. They activated and unleashed the smokescreen, covering the while area and blinding three heroic teams. Everyone shouted out loud for help while trying to find their allies and also dealing with the enemies as well.

As soon as the smokescreen dispersed, three heroic teams found the Horrorcons have escaped, though Grindcore and Whirl managed to get ahold on Terrorsaur and Waspinator down to the ground.

Optimus Primal groaned in frustration, "They got away."

"At least, we got them here, right?" Grindcore said happily while holding Terrorsaur down. He smirked, "They ought to know something."

Whirl nodded, "Yeah. I mean these Horrorcons know about this mess including Cheetor and Raptorclaw." He realized something, "Who's Raptorclaw again?"

"A warrior and a friend, who died in the Beast War. And the Horrorcons turned him into some kind of Decepticon War Machine." Optimus Primal said grimly. Everyone but Team Prime was in shock yet also sympathize him. He turned and glared at Terrorsaur and Waspinator. He demanded firmly, "You will tell us what you all have done to three of my Maximals. I'm not in a good mood to be nice now."

Though scared and worried of situation, Terrorsaur and Waspinator remained silent and firm as they can't afford to show fear to them.

"I'd tell him if I were you," Grindcore said seriously, "Trust me on this. When Primal gets like this, it's better to answer."

Rattrap nodded, "Yeah. He's not type of nice guy now."

Terrorsaur scoffed, "As if you guys really can."

"Waspinator agreed!" Waspinator exclaimed in agreement, "Waspinator will never tell you Maximals anything! And there's nothing you all can do with Waspinator and Terrorsaur to tell you anything!"

Terrorsaur chuckled evilly, "Yeah. Give your best shot."

Very annoyed and irritated by two Horrorcons' refusal cooperation, Optimus Primal narrowed his angry eyes as he attempted to make them talk. Everyone remained silent as they have a bad feeling to make them talk.

A moment later…

Terrorsaur and Waspinator panicked, "We'll talk! We'll talk! We'll talk! We'll talk!"

Terrorsaur was whacked and shook very hard by Grindcore, who was playing him like a ragdoll. Whirl, in bis helicopter mode, was pulling and dragging the tied-up Waspinator around and around the forest, making the Horrorcon to get his head slammed and whacked very hard against the trees. Everyone remained silent yet felt sympathize for them both. Optimus Primal remained firm yet angry as he wasn't very mood to be nice.

"Tried to warn you," Grindcore said gleefully while swinging and whacking Terrorsaur around.

Ayame smirked secretly, "How amusingly."

"Wow. This is what you mean," Nanite-V commented in shock and concern.

Rattrap nodded while crossed his hands, "Yup. Never mess with the monkey as they said. Or was it called 'gorilla'. I mean, what's the different?"

"The size of ape, duh." Nanite-V remarked in annoyance.

Rattrap sighed in annoyance, "Yeesh. You remind me of my girlfriend…"

"That's enough," Optimus Prime said firmly. Grindcore stopped swinging Terrorsaur while Whirl dropped Waspinator to the ground hard. They both groaned in pain while recovering. He squatted down before them. He spoke, "Speak now. I cannot hold Primal back much longer."

"Okay! Okay! Okay! We'll talk!" Terrorsaur exclaimed in fear, "It was the Project: Transmetal! It did to all of them! They were its experiment! Dragontron did this!"

Team Prime and Maximals gasped in shock and disbelief. Optimus Primal shook his head, "Impossible! I've defeated him, eons ago. There's no way he could have survive."

"Well, he's alive!" Terrorsaur exclaimed frantically, "Prior to our final days of Beast Wars, he transferred his conscious to a smaller drone for Sky-Byte, Deathsaurus and the surviving Horrorcons to escape. Waspinator was sent to meet up with Lord Megatron for getting a shuttle for us to get here."

Waspinator nodded, "Yes. It's true."

"And Project: Transmetal?" Bluestreak asked firmly.

Terrorsaur gulped, "Project: Transmetal is an experimental project that not only turned Wildertronians into more advanced and mechanized super soldiers armed and equipped with unique and powerful weapons. This meant for Dragontron to get a new perfect body."

"That doesn't sound good…" Elena said in concern.

"And Raptorclaw was the first experiment?" Optimus Primal asked angrily.

"Yes! Yes!" Waspinator confirmed in fear, "Dragontron got Raptorclaw's remains and CNA to clone and used for the project! It wouldn't be so successful if not for Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville."

Everyone gasped in shock to hear that name. Julie hissed, "Dr. Animo…"

"But who's Dr. Akeville?" Tetrax asked seriously.

"We know him too well…" Bumblebee beeped in concern, "He's bad news to both Autobots and the Earth."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Indeed, Bumblebee. Dr. Arkeville is a mad scientist, who used to work for KSI and also was part of Project ARG as chief engineer. But they discovered his treachery, they punished and fired him. Unfortunately, that didn't stop him. He built his own army of machines for committing crimes and attempt to turn the world into mindless machines to serve him as the ruler of this world."

"But you stopped him, right?" Bluestreak asked.

"Yes, we did. We have defeated him from nearly turning us into organic. It was a bit unusual and unexpected but we managed it. Sector Seven is now holding him in prison," Optimus Prime said firmly and seriously. He hummed in disbelief, "Or so we thought."

"With two scientists working for the Decepticons and Horrorcons, they could turn the humans or any kind of organic into war machines," Tetrax said seriously yet concerned, "We have to find and stop them."

Optimus Primal turned and glared at Waspinator and Terrorsaur, "Tell me the location. Now!"

"Oh boy…" Terrorsaur and Waspinator muttered in fear.

Sky-Byte and his remaining forces managed to return to the abandoned laboratory. At the main laboratory, he and his allies bowed to the ground before the glassed tube. They made the report to it about the situation. Deathsaurus snarled angrily and annoyingly to hear it.

"Unacceptable!" Deathsaurus exclaimed angrily as he grabbed and slammed Sky-Byte against the wall. He growled like an animal, "You failed to finish them, Sky-Byte?! You have numbers and advantage!"

"M-My apology, General Deathsaurus!" Sky-Byte exclaimed in pain, "We've underestimated them! They especially the humans have proven to be worthy opponents. We must be cautious of them!"

"No excuses, Sky-Byte!" Deathsaurus snapped angrily while strangling Sky-Byte. He growled, "Because of your incompetence and honor, the enemy have captured both Waspinator and Terrorsaur! They will no doubt learn the truth behind our project! If they destroyed it, Lord Megatron will not continue the funding and resources for us. We will lose our chance to take the revenge on Maximals! We must rise from the ashes!"

Sky-Byte groaned in pain, "I-Is revenge the only we need? Can't we just find a new world to stay and forget about our defeat? We've lost the Beast War."

Deathsaurus roared in anger at Sky-Byte, "How dare you speak to me like this?! Do you attempt to betray us, Sky-Byte!"

"I-I would never do that!" Sky-Byte panicked, "N-Never!"

"Enough. Release him now, Deathsaurus," Dragontron's voice spoke firmly. Angered yet reluctant, Deathsaurus released and dropped Sky-Byte. He chuckled, "It doesn't matter now. Let Primal and his friends come. It will be perfect chance to eliminate them for good. And to show how powerful Project Transmetal truly is. Lord Megatron will approve it."

"Yes. Indeed, you're right, master." Deathsaurus smirked with pride. He noticed Raptorclaw-II growled a bit while scratching his head. He spoke, "Raptorclaw! What is wrong with you?! Do you have some Scarplet on your mind?!"

Raptorclaw-II grunted, "No. My apology. Just some headaches."

Dragontron's voice hummed in concern, "I certainly hope you do not try to remember your original's memory and honor. I do not want it in your program."

Raptorclaw-II looked reluctance and uncertain before sighed firmly, "No, master. I do not. You have my loyalty. I assure you."

Dragontron's voice chuckled amusingly yet pleasingly, "Yes… That's all I need to hear…"

Ratchet, Rhino and Jolt were now at the surgery operation room, where they were checking and treating comatose Bantor's wounds. The Energon fluids injected on his body, keeping alive as long as they can. His condition is not only shown to be critical but also very complex and serious for them to handle. Raf was on the catwalk, watching the event.

"How is he?" Raf asked.

Just finished with patching up on the wounds, Ratchet sighed in concern, "So far, we have managed to treat and patch up his injuries. But his internal systems are extensively bad. And most of the component parts are missing too. Those cannibals!"

"I can't believe that those Horrorcons would go this far," Rhinox remarked in disbelief. He sighed, "Sky-Byte wouldn't agree to this."

"Or perhaps, he didn't have the choice since Deathsaurus is leading the Horrorcons Army now."

"Of course. You are right, Ratchet. Raptorclaw consider Deathsaurus the most fierce, dangerous and cruel Horrorcon Warrior, who does not show fear and not even mercy to the enemies and allies. But at the same time, he's very ruthless and decisive warrior with no hesitation. He's a threat."

"Yes, you are right, Rhinox. I'm surprised that Megatron would even allow him to be part of Heavy Brigade Unit, considering that he's leading his faction."

"He's a strong and mighty warrior. It's a good reason," Rhinox commented while successfully repaired the damaged parts. He then looked at the computer's monitor screen, showing how extensive damage his beast form has suffered. He hissed, "Scrap. His beast form is beyond repair. We have to find a way to restore it or else he would be expose too much to the Raw Energon for too long."

"Why is that?" Raf asked in confusion.

"Rafael, unlike the Cybertronians, we Wildertronians cannot handle and sustain the Raw Energon energy within our system. Our beast form is the only thing that protect us from it," Rhinox explained, "Since the early Golden Age, our ancestors have arrived and colonized a new world, where it was completely rural and environmental especially it is filled with Raw Energon. Therefore, we scanned the beasts as means to survive and protect ourselves from it."

"I see…" Raf nodded understandingly, "So, is there any way we can do to save him?"

Rhinox shook his head in concern, "Unlikely. Not like we could find and mix another beast with his mandrill form to stabilize its protection form."

Ratchet hummed thoughtfully, "Maybe we can."

"Excuse me?" Rhinox asked in confusion yet concern.

"We're going to put and mix another beast with Bantor's," Ratchet said firmly as he pushed some buttons on keyboard, searching and looking through the list of animals. He continued, "It's the only way to save him."

"That is crazy, Ratchet," Rhinox remarked in shock and disbelief. He sighed, "Yet worth the risk to save him."

"Fusing two beasts together in one?" Raf asked in surprise, "Cool! Like a Chimaera!"

"Ki-what?!" Ratchet and Rhinox asked in confusion.

"Chimaera – a Greek Mythology beast that is made of a lion with goat's head and a tail has snake's head, and sometimes, it even has the eagle wings," Raf explained, "Still, is this gonna be a Triple Changer or some kind of Fuser?"

"No idea." Ratchet admitted in concern, "Without the proper device or even Multiply Changer Process, Bantor's form could be like you said, Rafael, end up like a Chimaera."

"Hopefully, he doesn't let the beast consume him and turn against us," Rhinox said reluctantly yet nervously. He sighed, "Let's hope that our very first Fuser doesn't kill us."

"Okay." Raf said understandingly, "Wish you guys luck."

"Indeed. Let's focus on work now," Ratchet said firmly.

Rhinox nodded, "Yeah. Time is short."

Ratchet continued searching and looking through the list of animals while Rhinox and Jolt were setting up the medical kit and tools for Bantor's surgery, hoping to save his life.

After the interrogation, both Terrorsaur and Waspinator were forced to lead and guide the Maximals and their allies straight to the abandoned science lab. Upon arriving to the location, they were all now hiding behind the bushes and trees.

"There! Just like we said! Our base!" Terrorsaur exclaimed fearfully and frantically as he was held down by Grindcore.

Seeing Whirl aimed his Photon Beam Rifle at him, Waspinator quivered in fear, "Terrorsaur tells the truth! Maximal cub is in there! Waspinator promised!"

"That's assuming if you're telling the truth," Rattrap said sarcastically.

"A biological laboratory," Nanite-V commented amusingly, "Sounds like Dr. Animo, alright."

Armorstrike nodded, "Yeah. Definitely him. I kinda surprised that Decepticons and Horrorcons would even allow two humans to work with them."

"Yeah. But they're not the first bad humans that bad aliens worked with," Tetrax commented, recalling some history and events he has read.

Using his binocular to scan the abandoned lab, Bluestreak hummed in concern, "I don't see the guards. They could be inside the lab to guard it or ready to ambush us since we have captured two Horrorcons. We have to proceed cautiously."

Bumblebee nodded fearfully, "And hopefully, we don't fight another friend again."

"More the reason why we should move out now!" Optimus Primal exclaimed impatiently and angrily, "Cheetor could already reprogrammed into Horrorcon to fight us. We have to save him and Raptorclaw now!"

Just before Optimus Primal could move out, Optimus Prime held the gorilla-like Maximal leader back. He spoke firmly, "Charging and engaging enemies blindly is reckless and foolish. You could risk your life or even Cheetor's. Raptorclaw also will not hesitate to finish you off."

"And not to mention, we can't let our prisoners to get off easily too," Ayame added sternly and firmly.

Armorstrike nodded, "Yeah. If we just leave them alone, they might find a way to escape and regroup with their buddies."

Optimus Primal hissed in frustration, "I can't just do nothing. Thinking of what happened to him."

"I promised you that we will rescue him," Optimus Prime said firmly and determinedly. He then looked at his teammates and allies, "And I believe that I have the plan. Here's how it goes."

Inside the biological laboratory's main lobby, it was filled with more of Vehicon Troopers and Horrorcon Troopers patrolling and guarding the area. Raptorclaw II, Quickstrike and Inferno were on the top level, watching and leading the army to defend it. Suddenly, the loud bam sounded from the entrance door, alerting the Horrorcons and Vehicon Troopers armed and readied for the fight against the enemies.

Raptorclaw looked at two Vehicon Troopers, gesturing and pointing them to the door. They both nodded firmly and complied to his order. They approached to the entrance door from both sides. Just before they could open it, Grindcore and Whirl, in their alternative modes, rammed through it, slamming the doors on them against the wall. The greenish colored Tyrannosaurus Rex fiercely and wildly attacked the enemy troops while the Bell A-H1 Supercobra Helicopter unleashed the barrage of Photon Beam and Missiles at them as well. John was riding Leo in his Kuwaga Form, engaging and fighting the enemies off. Seeing their troops are in disadvantages, Raptorclaw II and his officers jumped into the action as they were about to fight them. To their surprise; Bumblebee, Rattrap and Bluestreak have arrived and engaged them at once.

With their allies distracting and holding the enemies down while Nanite-V and Ayame were keeping their eyes out on the prisoners; Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Armorstrike and Tetrax made the rush through the battlefield while ramming and knocking down the enemy troops. They entered the hallway, heading straight to another laboratory, hoping to find and rescue Cheetor in time.

At the outskirt of abandoned laboratory, both Nanite-V and Ayame were now watching over two prisoners. And at the same time, they also glanced at the laboratory, wondering and thinking about how their teammates fare during their battles.

Glaring at Waspinator and Terrorsaur, Ayame grumbled, "You know we could have sent those two prisoners back to our base for a lockup and getting backup."

"We could, Ayame," Nanite-V admitted firmly yet calmly, "But you can tell how worried Primal about Cheetor. And there's no telling what kind of experiment may have done to the cub, I think."

"If you say so…" Ayame said understandingly yet annoyingly. She sighed while holding her left hand on the back, "Let's just hope that everything goes well."

Nanite-V nodded firmly, "You and me both, Ayame. Besides, Rattrap said that those two are the jokers. What could go wrong?"

Just as Nanite-V was keeping her eyes on the laboratory, Ayame secretly have her hands searching on the back pocket. Feeling something on her fingers, she swiftly grabbed and taken the tools out. Without looking back, she accurately threw the kunais at the handcuffs' keyholes. They gave a short-circuit on the devices for the moment.

Seeing the handcuffs have been weakened, Waspinator and Terrorsaur grunted as they used their strength to break them out. They both then gave battle cries, alerting Nanite-V and 'surprised' Ayame to look back. Just before they both could do anything, two Horrorcons transformed into their beast modes. They then dashed flew off straight to the abandoned lab, assisting and helping their allies now.

"Damn it. Maybe this isn't a good idea at all," Nanite-V said in concern.

Ayame sighed, "Ya think?"

Bluestreak and his team continued battling and holding Raptorclaw II and his warriors as long as they can. Unaware of the situation, Waspinator and Terrorsaur have arrived on the battlefield. They both transformed into their robot modes and began firing their blasters at them. They all barely dodged and evaded the laser blasts from the Horrorcon Flyers. Whirl flew and rammed on them both, knocking and bringing them to the ground hard. They all resumed the fight at once.

Just as Wapsinator and Terrorsaur recovered from the attack, they spotted Grindcore charging in and about to knock them down. They both barely dodged to their own directions before firing their blasters on his back, knocking him to the ground. Bumblebee jumped and struck his punches to knock them both down. He quickly helped Grindcore up as they both faced against two Horrorcon Flyers. Both sides charged and engaged a fierce brawl.

Roared out loud, Grindcore tried to land some couple of punches on Terrorsaur, who swiftly and quickly dodged and evaded the attacks while striking couple of blows on his chest and armpits, injuring and bruising him before hitting on his head. Just as he was about to kick again, the greenish Autobot grabbed it before throwing the red Horrorcon aside. He then landed two punches on him against the wall. He was about to hit the third one, the latter grabbed and fired his Shotgun Blaster to blast him off. He transformed into Pteranodon to fly to the top before flying and shooting his blasters at him. He grunted a bit as he just recovered. His thick skin was able to withstand and endure the blasts for the moment. He then transformed into his Tyrannosaurus Rex form as he swung and slammed his tail at him to the ground hard, Terrorsaur groaned in pain while recovering. He looked up and found Grindcore charged before jumped and used body slam on him to the ground. Terrorsaur squawked out loud yet angrily while demanding to get out.

Bumblebee, in his boxer position, facing off Waspinator, who is in same fighting position as he is. While moving around and glaring at each other, the wasp-like Horrorcon made a loud buzzing as he charged and attacked the yellow Autobot, who quickly jumped and moved back to dodge it. He continued swinging and slamming punches on him but only to miss hitting him for couple of times. Many times he tried, Waspinator became exhausted and tired. As he desperately tried to launch another punch, Bumblebee blocked it with his bare hand before slamming his punch straight at his face, making him dizzy a bit before falling on his back. Before Bumblebee could do anything, Grindcore cheered happily as he jumped and throw the beaten Terrorsaur on his friend. He then used body slam on them to the ground. Both of them were knocked out.

Grindcore cheered, "Woohoo! Booyah! Who's the Dinobot now?!"

Bumblebee sighed, "Was that necessary, Grindcore?"

"What? I just like punching. Plus, they're the Horrorcons and bad guys too."

"Doesn't mean we have to beat them when they're down, unless they really tried to kill you."

"Cheetor and Raptorclaw used to same the thing to me." Grindcore grumbled while crossed his arms. Bumblebee looked at him firmly and sternly. He sighed, "Fine. I won't do this again. But come on, Bumblebee. We're at war. We have to fight and beat them to the pulp."

Bumblebee sighed, "Only if it's necessary or no choice to stop and beat them. We both know that Terrorsaur and Waspinator aren't that tough. No need to go for the kill."

After thinking of what Bumblebee has said, Grindcore nodded understandingly, "Got it, Bee. I won't go overboard again."

Suddenly, both him and Bumblebee yelped in pain from feeling the blasts on the back. They turned and found more of Terragators, Sky Shadows and Poison Bites armed with their blasters, aiming at them.

Grindcore growled, "Can I punch them again?"

Before he could say anything, Bumblebee got hit by Sky Shadow's blast on his left shoulder. He groaned, "Fine. Knock them unconscious."

Grindcore smirked happily, "Booyah!"

Grindcore cheered happily as he jumped and started punching on Terrorsaur and Waspinator, who both panicked and screamed for help and begging mercy. Bumblebee sighed while shaking his head about the Horrorcons being dumb enough to continue the fight. He also hoped that his new friend learned to control his enthusiasm and excitement with punching the enemies.

Whirl and Inferno gave out their loud battle cries while firing and shooting down their blasters at each other. But at the same time, they were dodging and hiding behind the pillars or damaged drawers from being shots. Just as the one-eyed Autobot continued firing his Photon Beam Rifle, the mad Horrorcon gave a cackling laughter before activated his jet booster and charged straight at him. Whirl yelped in surprise as he quickly dodged aside before the drawer got rammed and broke to pieces.

Shaking his head and recovering from surprise attack, Whirl groaned in dizziness, "Wow. I thought I was crazy to do that."

"Well then…" Inferno chuckled amusingly yet madly. Readied and armed with his Flamethrower Blaster, "Are you mad enough to face me, one-eyed freak? Because I am mad enough to terrorize and obliterate you!"

Whirl scoffed while readied with his Rotor Blades, "Bring on the pain! I'll show you who's crazy enough to go Gung-Ho! That would be moi!"

Whirl and Inferno gave loud battle cries as they both charged straight at each other. The mad Horrorcon activated and fired his Flamethrower Blaster at the one-eyed Autobot, who quickly use his Rotor Blades to perform 'Spinning Blades' to block and deflect the blast for the moment. He then swung and struck his blades at him. He quickly blocked the attack with his blaster before rammed him off. Both of them engaged a fierce fight with each other for couple of rounds. Just as they have the clash for a moment, they then departed and moved back at once. Inferno was about to fire his Flamethrower Blaster, prompting Whirl to use and throw his Boomerang Rotor at him. He dodged down at once before getting up and fired his Flamethrower Blaster at him. Though badly injured and burnt by fire, the one-eyed Autobot gave a loud battle cry while charging straight at the mad Horrorcon, who was both surprised and shocked by his drastic move. Just before he could do anything, Whirl armed and fired his Photon Rifle Blaster at the abdomen. He then punched him around before kicked him off. The Boomerang Rotor spin around and decapitated his head off from his body before it flew back on his claw.

Whirl smirked proudly, "On yeah. They don't call me 'Crazy Whirl' for nothing."

Bluestreak grunted in pain as he was being thrown against the wall hard. Just as he recovered, he looked up and found Quickstrike hissed wildly and angrily as he used his cobra right hand-like to spit out and fired the poison acid on him. He barely dodged to left before the acid hit and melt down the wall. He then quickly moved out at once while dodging and avoiding from getting hit by acid spit. He then tried to fire his Law Enforcer Blaster at him. Unfortunately, Quickstrike was very quick and swift with firing his poisonous spit to block and melt down the blasts. He then has his left hand-like claw to grab Bluestreak's face before crushing and squeezing tight on him. He yelled in pain while struggling to peel his claw out at it continued tightened on him very hard. Just before Quickstrike could finish him off, Kuwaga unleashed his Sonic Screech to weaken and made him dizzy. It then charged and swung his claw to knock him while freeing Bluestreak.

Just as the fused-like Horrorcon recovered, the stag beetle-like roared at him. Quickstrike growled angrily, "Oh yeah? You'd think you can take me on?"

John smirked, still riding on Leo's back, "You'd better believe it. I've got some predators on my sight."

Quickstrike scoffed, "Be my guest! Monkey Boy and kitty cat!"

Both Quickstrike and Kuwaga gave the loud battle cries as they charged in and engaged a fierce brawl. It swung and struck its pincers at Quickstrike, who used his claws to block and deflect the attacks while using his cobra-like hand to strike and fought back for couple of times. Just as the fused Horrorcon-like struck his attack, Kuwaga quickly grabbed and hold on both hands as it began tearing him apart. He quickly transformed into his scorpion-like as he fired his cobra-like tail to spit out its acid on the creature's face, weakening and wounding him. He transformed back to resume his attack on it for couple of times. Seeing his friend in danger, John quickly hit his Wildtrix that turned Kuwaga into Crabdozer, which Quickstrike struggled to beat it down.

"Uh oh!" Quickstrike yelped in concern.

John smirked, "Oh yeah! Try this for size! Your poison won't work on Crabdozer now!"

Quickstrike scoffed arrogantly and annoyingly, "We'll about that!"

John yelled wildly while nudging his partner Leo, using the form of Crabdozer to charge straight at Quickstrike, who quickly transform into his robot mode before holding and pushing him back as hard as he can. Both of them struggled to hold and push each other back as hard as them. Realizing that he could be beaten soon, John quickly hit his Wildtrix's Compass, turning Crabdozer into Dreadscreech, which unleashed its powerful deadly Sonic Screech to blow him off. It then unleashed the laser blasts from its wing at him. He yelped in fear while tapdancing and dodging the blasts. He then launched and struck his cobra at Dreadscreech. Instead of attacking it, he was targeting John, who is now in his grip. This shocked and make it back off.

"That's it, vermin! You'd better back off," Quickstrike taunted amusingly while tightened his grip on John. Dreadscreech hissed angrily as it lowered down and dropped to the ground. He smirked, "Good little kitty. Now say goodbye to your partner, vermin!"

Just before he could finish his victim, Bluestreak fired and sniped his Law Enforcer Blaster at Quickstrike's cobra and freed John from the grip. He dashed in before jumped and grabbed on him in time. And at the same time, he fired and blasted his Twin Shoulder Gunners at the fused-like Horrorcon off to the ground.

Bluestreak sighed, "You okay?"

"Yeah. But it's personal," John grumbled in annoyance. He activated his Wildtrix, turning Leo's Dreadscreech form into Tyrannopede, "Say hello to my little friend, vermin!"

Tyrannopede gave a loud roar angrily as it pounced on Quickstrike to the ground. It began tearing him apart before chopping and biting him to pieces.

"Was that necessary?" Bluestreak asked in annoyance.

John scoffed, "Well, he started it. Plus, Leo and I are sensitive being in cage. Gives me bad vibe."

Bluestreak sighed while shaking his head, "I guess I can't blame you for your anger."

Rattrap was facing off with his former friend – Raptorclaw II, who is growling and snarling at him. Though he knew he's not the same friend he used to work with, he was very reluctant to face and even finish him off. The Velociraptor Cyborg roared wildly as he charged and attacked the rat-like Maximal, who frantically and fearfully panicked and dodged his attacks for couple of times. He managed to grab and held him up by head. He snarled at him while armed and readied with his cybernetic optic beam aiming at his head.

"Any last word, 'old friend'?" Raptorclaw II mocked amusingly.

Rattrap grunted in pain, "Yeah. You really are a piece of work, Chopper Fake. Following some scrap order to kill the lives and even fighting someone that can't fight back. Chopper Face is a better person and a better friend I can count on."

Raptorclaw-II scoffed, "Well, then. You can join him in the Well of Allspark!"

Just before Raptorclaw-II could finish Rattrap, couple of kunais thrown at the back of his neck, weakening and stunning him for the moment while dropping him to the ground hard. He also fell on the ground hard. Nanite-V and Ayame arrived and stand besides with him.

"Rattrap! Are you alright?" Nanite-V asked in concern.

"Yeah. Still hurt," Rattrap grumbled in pain. He looked at Raptorclaw-II grunted in pain while trying to recover and get up. He hissed, "No matter how many times I really wanna scrap him, I can't do it."

"I know. He's your friend. I've been through that before."

"That must be something I can talk some sense to him. Make him back the way he was!"

Nanite-V gave some thoughts of the idea, "I might have the idea. But I'm gonna need your help Rattrap."

Rattrap looked at her for the moment, "Whatever it is, count on me."

Nanite-V turned to Ayame, "Ayame, keep him busy. I need time to get it ready."

Ayame nodded firmly, "Consider it done."

Raptorclaw-II grunted in pain while shaking his head to recover. Just before he could do anything, he found more of kunais were throwing at his face. He quickly and swiftly knocked them aside. He turned and looked for his enemy. Spotting Ayame on the first level, she was armed with her katana and blaster. She gestured 'come and get me' at the Cyborg Horrorcon, who growled and snarled angrily at her. He roared angrily as he tried to swing and slam his claws at her but only missed due to her kept dodging and running away from the attacks. But at the same time, she was throwing some of kunais and shurikens at him, and even firing her blaster at him.

While Ayame was busy distracting Raptorclaw-II, Rattrap and Elena were gathering some materials as they were creating and building a device that can help them stopped Raptorclaw-II. As Ayame continued running and jumping from place to another, Raptorclaw-II manage to catch up and caught her in his grip. He snarled angrily as he prepared to finish her off. Unexpectedly, Rattrap jumped on his shoulder's back, where he plugged the Cortical Psychic Patch replica on him and Raptorclaw-II. He then held on his face tightly.

"W-What treachery is this?!" Raptorclaw-II demanded angrily.

"Getting my best friend back!" Rattrap said determinedly. He turned and looked at Nanite-V, "Elena, now! Copy and send every data about me and Chopper to his!"

Nanite-V nodded firmly while looking through the tablet pad, "Got it! Initiate copying the data memory bank and transferring to Raptorclaw-II now!"

Just as she typed and pushed on buttons on the tablet, Nanite-V has copied Rattrap's memory bank that involved with his friendship and rivalry with Raptorclaw-II. She then transferring it into Raptorclaw-II's mind now. During the transferring and download into his mind, the Velociraptor Cyborg-like screamed in pain and agony as he is now watching all the event that Rattrap has with his original donor since the beginning until the death where he sacrificed himself to save both Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime from Dragontron and Megatron's attacks.

Nanite-V has finished and completed download the memory bank into Velociraptor Cyborg. Raptorclaw-II grunted in pain as he managed to grab and thrown Rattrap straight down. He then tried to fire at her if not for Ayame pushed and saved her life. Unable to stand and regain his conscience, he dropped and fell to the ground hard.

Rattrap, Nanite-V and Ayame have recovered and slowly getting up from the ground. The rest of their friends arrived and checked on them while helping them to get up as well. They all turned and looked at Raptorclaw-II, who slowly recovered and regain his conscious, though he groaned and moaned in pain.

"C-Chopper Face? You in there?" Rattrap asked hopefully.

"Yes… Pain but function…" Raptorclaw-II grunted in pain. He groaned and snarled in annoyance, "W-What did you do to me?"

"Opening your optic, you lizard breath!" Rattrap snapped firmly before sighed, "Tell me. Do you feel anything different? Do you feel yourself there?"

"Feel… Confused and uncertain… Yet different…" Raptorclaw-II admitted in uncertainty while looking at his claws. He sighed, "I-I don't know what to do… All I've been thinking is destruction and death of my enemies. Yet… Strangely, I possessed unusual conscience and honor to defy it. I was created to serve the Horrorcons and yet my spark gave me a second thought to have faith in Maximal. I-I don't understand."

"Oh boy…" Rattrap remarked in concern.

"What just happen?" Grindcore asked in confusion.

Rattrap turned to his friends and explained, "I knew it was a long shot, but I still do it because he was my friend. I copied and transferred some of my memory data to his, hoping to wake him up." He sighed in defeat, "I guess I was wrong. He's not the same guy I used to know."

Bumblebee patted Rattrap's back, "You did your best. That's what counts. I'm sure Raptorclaw will come back to his senses."

"Agreed. But right now, we should go and assist our friends now," Bluestreak said firmly and seriously, "We have to stop Dragontron used the Project Transmetal on Cheetor."

Raptorclaw-II looked up and faced at his friends, "I'm afraid you're too late."

Everyone was confused and worried as they turned and looked at him. They all wondered yet feared of what Raptorclaw-II was talking about especially when it involved with Cheetor.

Using his alternative form, Optimus Prime charged and rammed through both Vehicon Troopers and Terragators. And at the same time, Optimus Primal, in his gorilla, used his strength to punch and knocked most of Sky Shadows. While inside the truck, Tetrax and Armorstrike fired their blasters at the enemies.

After knocking and ramming most of the enemy troops, the heroic team has arrived and entered main laboratory. Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal have transformed into their robot modes. They found Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville were typing on the keyboard, finalizing and completing Project: Transmetal on the large glassed tube. They all looked at each other while nodded firmly, readied to move in. They all charged and dashed into the laboratory while aiming their blasters at both mad doctors.

"Freeze! Hands in the air! Now!" Tetrax shouted firmly, alerting and shocking Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville. Both mad scientists turned around and found him and his team armed and aimed their blasters at them. He spoke firmly and seriously, "Dr. Animo! Dr. Arkeville! You're under arrest for kidnapping and experimenting civilians for Project Transmetal!"

Dr. Arkeville chuckled amusingly, "Looks like our friends have arrived, brother. I don't see Ben Tennyson around here."

"Shut up, brother!" Dr. Animo snapped angrily and annoyingly.

Everyone looked surprised by Dr. Animo's calling out on Dr. Arkeville. They looked at each other if they know about them being brothers.

"Did any of you know they're brothers?" Armorstrike asked in confusion and disbelief.

Optimus Prime shrugged, "I was not aware of this as well."

"Yes. We're twin brothers. Our parents split up when we were just 12." Dr. Arkeville confirmed with annoyed tone. He looked at Optimus Prime, "My dearest old friend Optimus Prime. It's so good to see you again. How long has it been?"

"Not long enough for what you have done to this world," Optimus Prime said sternly, "You sold your world to the Decepticons to turn the humanity into machines. Were you not shame enough of that?"

Dr. Arkeville chuckled, "Not one single bit. I did it to make humanity evolved and stronger. Just like you, Optimus. The perfect war machines."

"As if. Machines better than organic. As if." Dr. Animo grumbled angrily and annoyingly. He noticed Ben 10 wasn't among them. He asked in upset tone, "Seriously though, why isn't Ben Tennyson here? Don't tell me that he's already done with this little old man? Am I that boring?"

Tetrax scoffed, "Nope. But he and his other team got mission while ours is to deal with you. Stop what you're doing now."

"And tell me where is Cheetor?! What have you done to him?!" Optimus Primal demanded angrily and firmly.

Though intimidated, Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville remained silent and calm as none of them would dare to say anything.

"Tell them now…" Dragontron's voice spoke firmly yet calmly. He chuckled amusingly, "Let the cub reunite with the leader."

Everyone was alerted by the voice. Optimus Primal snarled a bit to hear him as he thought he has finished and defeated his nemesis for good.

"Mr. Dragontron, are you certain of this?" Dr. Animo asked in concern.

Dr. Arkeville nodded, "Yes, Dragontron! We're not done yet! We have not finalized-!"

"I said. Let the cub reunite with them! NOW, you apes!" Dragontron exclaimed angrily and impatiently.

Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville panicked in fear and worry. They quickly pushed couple of buttons, deactivating the machines and removing both pumping fuel tubes and electrical wires. The glass tube opened in two, pouring out the white smokes. This alerted and shocked heroic team to prepare for what they're dealing with. They even found the shadowy figure within it.

As soon as the smoke dispersed, the figure revealed himself to be a metallic humanoid cheetah-like robot with yellowish colored bicep with spots, his limbs are turquoise color, has armored legs and cat-like hand, and has jet booster on his back. He groaned in pain before falling on Optimus Primal's hands.

"Could it be…" Optimus Primal asked in concern. He slowly lifted him up. He gasped, "Cheetor!"

Everyone was surprised. Armorstrike asked, "That's Cheetor?"

"He looks different how I remember," Optimus Prime commented in concern. He turned and glared at Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo. He demanded, "What have you done to him?!"

"Nothing! Just upgrading and evolving him!" Dr. Arkeville answered humbly yet sinisterly.

Dr. Animo nodded, "Indeed. It was Dragontron. He ordered us to do this!"

"Where is he? Where is Dragontron?!" Optimus Primal demanded angrily and firmly while holding Cheetor close to him.

"Here," Dragontron's voice mocked.

Before anyone could do anything, Optimus Primal go his left side of abdomen blasted before got kicked off. He grunted in pain while looking up as he found Cheetor armed with his cat-like cannon and standing before him. Optimus Prime tried to help his friend but the young Maximal turned and kicked him off. Tetrax and Armorstrike tried to stop him but Dr. Arkeville fired and shocked them both with his mechanical glove's electrical shock. Dr. Animo snapped his fingers as a giant electrical and mutated chameleon with two tails appeared out of nowhere. It jumped and landed on both of them to the ground. And at the same time, Deathsaurus, Sky-Byte and the rest of soldiers charged into the laboratory. They surrounded and blocked the heroic team.

"Cheetoh?" Optimus Primal asked in confusion and concern while holding on his wounded abdomen. He groaned in pain, "Why? Why would you do this?"

"Coz Big Bot, I am not Cheetor." Cheetor mocked amusingly yet sinisterly. Everyone was shocked by his answer. He chuckled before using a sinister yet familiar voice, "Yes… I am not your little cub, Primal. I am Dragontron!"

Everyone was in shock and disbelief of what they just heard. Tetrax hissed in annoyance, "Seriously? Bad guy taking over good guy's body again?"

Armorstrike sighed, "You'd think robots would think smarter than humans…"

"It's already done that?" Dr. Arkeville asked in disbelief. Tetrax nodded. He turned and glared at Dr. Animo, "Did you know this?"

Dr. Animo shrugged, "Not really. A colleague used to brag about how she nearly got the Omnitrix. She bored me to death about her stupid magic."

"Enough of your pathetic stories, mad scientists! This is my show now!" Dragontron grumbled in Cheetor's body, annoying the mad scientists. He chuckled while looking at Optimus Primal. He smirked, "So, tell me, old friend. How do you like this new and improved kitty? Proud of him?"

Optimus Primal grunted in pain, "I would if not for you invading and taking over his body! Why? Why would you do this? I thought Project Transmetal was supposed to help you build a new body to use!"

Dragontron chuckled, "I did. Why do you think I hunt down the Maximals in the first place?"

Optimus Primal was in shock and disbelief, "Y-You were experimenting and testing them with the project, didn't you?!"

"Indeed, I am. Yes… Why waste the precious Energon and Decepticon Resources for the project when I can just use them on the Maximals?" Dragontron mocked, angering Optimus Primal. He continued, "They're the perfect test subject for my work. And guess who's the winner?"

Optimus Primal looked shock and concern, "Cheetor…"

Dragontron chuckled, "Yes… Your very own cub… A perfect body for me to use and get my perfect revenge on you, Primal! With you gone, Horrorcons will finally take its rightful place as the mighty clan of Wildertron! Then, we shall provide the necessary resources and supports to the Lord of Decepticons. He will be most pleased of this."

Optimus Primal growled, "Over my sparkless husk, Dragontron!"

"Is that so?" Dragontron asked amusingly. Using Cheetor's body, he gestured 'come and get me' at Optimus Primal. He smirked, "Then, do you have what it takes to defeat me especially when I'm using your cub's body."

Angered and fury, Optimus Primal clenched and tightened his fists, "I'll save him!"

Dragontron chuckled amusingly as he transformed Cheetor's body into metallic cheetah-like with winged jet booster. He blasted off and rammed straight at Optimus Primal out of the laboratory. Both of them have a fierce brawl with each other for couple of rounds. Optimus Prime tried to help his ally but was grabbed and slammed against the wall by Deathsaurus. Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo have their mechanical chameleon held Tetrax and Armorstrike to the ground. Sky-Byte and the rest of his forces remained on standby.

"I'm afraid we can't let you or your friends help Primal now," Deathsaurus mocked amusingly yet aggressively. He chuckled out loud, "Now finish them!"

"W-What?! Finish them?!" Sky-Byte asked in disbelief and shock. Deathsaurus glared at him. He panicked, "Y-You don't mean it! We can't just execute them! They're our prisoners! Master Dragontron hasn't given the order!"

"Silence!" Deathsaurus shouted angrily, silencing Sky-Byte. He snarled, "I am your General! I am commanding officer! You are the Horrorcon! And you'll do exactly as I said. Execute them now!"

Sky-Byte was deeply shocked and disbelief by Deathsaurus's order. In fact, ever since Optimus Primal questioned and argued with him about Horrorcons' action including desecrating Raptorclaw's grave, he became delusion and frustrated with it. He no longer wants to follow it.

Clenching his fists, Sky-Byte glared at Deathsaurus, "No! I will do no such thing! He who lives without honor will end without the honor! I shall follow the example of my true friend!"

Deathsaurus roared in anger as he slapped and knocked Sky-Byte against the computer. He scoffed, "Pathetic! I always knew that your honor will turn against us." He turned and glared at Optimus Prime, "Then, I shall finish him off. Lord Megatron will be pleased with my deed."

Just as Deathsaurus was about to finish Optimus Prime, a Groundbridge Portal appeared before him. A mandrill-like with the body of tiger jumped off and slammed the dragon humanoid robot to the ground. He swung and slashes his claws on him for couple of times before got kicked off.

"W-What is this beast?! Why does it look like a Fuzor?!" Deathsaurus demanded angrily.

"I'm pretty sure you remember me well, Deathsaurus! Maximize!" A mandrill-like creature exclaimed in fury yet determined while getting up. The creature transformed into a familiar robot with new body – he has tiger-like chest with brownish furred limbs-like, has a mandrill-like head on left shoulder and armed with claws. He snarled, "Remember me?"

"Bantor? Alive?!" Deathsaurus asked in disbelief, "And you're a Fuzor?"

"Fuzor, huh?" Bantor asked amusingly yet curiously, "Sounds better than Fuser. And yes, I am very much alive. Thanks to my friends. Prepare yourself, demon!"

Bantor howled angrily and wildly as he jumped and attacked Deathsaurus. He fiercely hopped and bounced around while striking his tiger claws at him for couple of rounds. Though not badly hurt and injured, he was very annoyed and furious before ferociously and angrily attacking him. Rhinox and Ratchet emerged out from the Groundbridge Portal. They both found Optimus Prime grunted in pain and struggled to get up.

"Optimus!" Ratchet exclaimed in concern. He and Rhinox were about to move out, but they were blocked and aimed by Sky-Byte and his army. He groaned, "Scrap."

Sky-Byte growled, "Surrender now. There is no need for bloodshed."

"Speak for yourself," Rhinox remarked angrily yet softly while armed with his Gatling Buster, "From what we've heard, you desecrated and dug out your own friend's grave! Shame on you, Sky-Byte."

"I know." Sky-Byte said in shame and guilt. Armed with his sword, he continued firmly, "However, my loyalty and duty are to the Horrorcons and Decepticons. I must follow and comply the order of my master."

Rhinox scoffed before remarked sarcastically, "I hope Raptorclaw would be proud of your 'honor'."

Just before Sky-Byte and his warriors could do anything, couple of blasts shot at some of Vehicon Troopers by head and shoulder pads. Everyone looked at the entrance, where the rest of their teammates arrived and joined the battlefield. Bumblebee and Bluestreak charged and rammed the mechanical chameleon-like off, freeing Armorstrike and Tetrax. The captives of Waspinator and Terrorsaur were also brought near to the entrance as well. With their allies distracting and holding the enemies, Ratchet and Rhinox headed off to help and treat Optimus Prime's wounds. Bumblebee stayed close to them, providing cover fire for them.

Managed to patch up on his injured parts, Ratchet helped Optimus Prime to stand up, "Optimus, are you alright now?"

"Yes. I'm alright for now," Optimus Prime said firmly, though a bit of pain, "Primal. He needs help. And I require your help, old friend."

Ratchet nodded, "Whatever you need, I'll do my best."

"So do I," Rhinox said firmly.

Optimus Prime turned to Bumblebee, "Keep the enemies occupied as long as you can."

Bumblebee nodded firmly as he quickly returned and joined the fight at once. The Autobots and Maximals were fighting off both Deathsaurus and Sky-Byte while Julie's team dealt with Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville. They also fought and battled against both Vehicon Troopers and Horrorcon Troopers. Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Rhinox headed off and went after Optimus Primal. Terrorsaur and Waspinator remained captive and trapped with their cuffs on.

As Bantor madly and wildly attacking Deathsaurus, the latter managed to grab and thrown him aside. In his Tyrannosaurus Rex, Grindcore roared out loud as he charged and rammed Deathsaurus against the wall. The Horrorcon General kicked him off. Both of them swung couple of punches at each other. Just as the Maximal Brawler grabbed his enemy by left arm, he swung three punches on chest before hitting on head and then swung and slam his tail at him off. He was about to attack him. The warrior rolled over to the back of him. He grabbed the tail before swinging him around for five times before throwing off at the wall. He approached to Grindcore as he prepared to finish him off. He got blasted and shot on his back.

He turned back and found Whirl, in his helicopter mode, firing both Photon Beam Rifles at him. Using his metallic wings, Deathsaurus blocked and deflected the blasts for the moment. Just as he was about to pounce on him, a missile was launched and blown him off. The helicopter charged and rammed straight at the dragon-like Horrorcon Warrior, who remain firm and strong to hold him before grabbing and throwing him down hard. He was about to stomp on him but missed due to him transformed into robot mode. Whirl, armed with his Rotor Blades, positioned himself for the attack while making 'Kung Fu' noise, which annoyed Deathsaurus. He charged and attacked the Horrorcon, who firmly and aggressively blocked and parried off the attacks before struck back at him for few times. Just as he launched his Boomerang Rotor at him, Deathsaurus grabbed and thrown the rotor blades back at Whirl, who panicked and dodged down. But not before he got punched and thrown straight at the wall.

Whirl groaned in pain as he slowly recovered. He found Deathsaurus was about to pounce and finish him off. Bantor jumped in while kicking him hard, allowing Grindcore to swing and slam his tail at him straight to the ground. Both of them helped Whirl to stand up as three of them worked together to face off the Horrorcon General. The dragon-like Horrorcon roared out loud as he charged and attacked three of them at once. Grindcore firmly held off the attack while pushing him back, allowing Bantor and Whirl swung and struck their claws on his back. The greenish Maximal Brawler unleashed the barrage of punches on him before gave him the uppercut, followed by Bantor's swinging and striking claws him and then Whirl grabbed and slammed him to the ground hard. Seeing Deathsaurus defeated, three of them cheered out loud happily.

Sky-Byte growled calmly as he's now facing off Bumblebee and Rattrap. He charged in while swinging and striking his shark fin-like sword at them. They both barely dodged the swinging sword. The Autobot Scout quickly kicked him off before he engaged a fierce brawl with him. The shark-like Horrorcon parried off the attack before swinging and slamming his sword at the scout, who barely dodged aside but got knocked off. Rattrap fired his Shotgun Buster at him from the back, injured on the shoulder pad. Sky-Byte turned and faced him now. He continued firing his Shotgun Buster at him but missed due to the shark-like Horrorcon swiftly and quickly dodged the attacks on both sides before slamming his punch at him off. He tried to finish him off but got rammed aside by Bumblebee. Both of them engaged fierce fight while Rattrap blasted and fired his Shotgun Buster from sides, trying to weaken him. Eventually, Sky-Byte dodged Bumblebee's punch before hitting on the gut, and then grabbed and thrown him at Rattrap to the ground.

Just as Sky-Byte was prepared for finish him off, he was halted by a familiar claw on his throat. He looked back and found Raptorclaw-II stood before him.

"I would not do such a thing," Raptorclaw-II said dryly yet firmly, "Old friend…"

"R-Raptorclaw? Is that you? Truly you with honor and dignity?" Sky-Byte asked in surprise. Raptorclaw remain stern and angry with snarl. He sighed, "I know what you think. You were not pleased of it."

Raptorclaw-II snarled with shaking his head, "No, I am not. I thought I knew you, and yet you followed Dragontron to desecrate my grave and turned me into this! What do you have to say, old friend?"

Sky-Byte sighed in defeat, "I have no excuse of this. I'm truly ashamed of it yet I followed till the end. I'm truly sorry, old friend." Raptorclaw-II gave suspicious looks at him. He sighed while dropped his weapon down, "I surrender."

Bumblebee, Rattrap and even Raptorclaw-II were surprised by Sky-Byte's surrender and give up the fight. They can tell how much he regret and ashamed of how far Horrorcons are willing to go through for revenge and power. He couldn't be part of it anymore.

Bluestreak and Tetrax were facing off and dealing with the giant mechanical chameleon, which they tried to shoot down due to it kept on disappearing and appearing on different locations. It even attacked them by using electrical shock tongue on them. This has irritated and annoyed them as they almost about to lose their cool. The mechanical chameleon unleashed and blasted its electrical shock on Bluestreak and Tetrax straight against the wall. Just before it could finish them off, a familiar electrical web-like shot and webbed the chameleon in its cocoon before shocking it up to unconscious. They both looked back and found John's riding Leo in his Terroranchula Form. He gave the thumbs up to them. They replied the same thing to them as well.

Armorstrike, Nanite-V and Ayame are now facing off Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo, who both were armed and readied to face them. Just as they were about to move, the mad scientist used his electrical glove to blast and shock on three of them, who barely dodge and evade the attack. Dr. Animo used his new and improved DNA Transmodulator at them. They barely dodged and evaded the beam from being turned into mutated animals. The mad scientists continued firing at the heroic girls, who continue dodging and evading the blasts. As they continued firing their blasts at them, both Armorstrike and Nanite-V fired their blasters at the mad doctors' gadgets aside, aiming and almost firing at them. They barely dodged the blasts.

"Curses!" Dr. Arkeville grumbled angrily. He turned and glared Dr. Animo, "Animo! Can't you blast them already?! I thought you said that you've got them on your sight!"

Dr. Animo snapped, "I am! I don't see you trying to shoot them down! You're making things difficult for me to handle!"

"Excuse me?!"

"You always come up with the most stupid and complicated machinery for me to handle! Must you be so idiotic?!"

"Look who's talking! Your research on animals is the most idiot and embarrassing thing I ever seen and heard!"

"How dare you mock me! Mine is not!"

"Yes, it is!"

"No, it's not!"

Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo gotten into a heated argument with each other, shocked and surprised the girls. They were quite embarrassed and uncertain if they should them from winning or their argument with each other. Just before they could do anything, Ayame dashed in as she struck and hit on their nerves, knocking them unconscious.

Ayame sighed, "And they call themselves 'mad scientist'? How pathetic…"

"Guess that's it, I supposed," Nanite-V said in shock.

Armorstrike nodded, "Either way, we've gotta help Primal now. We have to figure a way to get Dragontron out from Cheetor's mind."

Looked concern of the situation, Nanite-V nodded firmly while holding the Cortical Psychic Patch, "Got it. I've got the gadget that can help us."

Just before anyone could do anything, a Groundbridge Portal appeared. Deathsaurus roared out loud as he quickly transformed into his Dragon Form to unleash his dragon flames to scare everyone off. And at the same time, he quickly destroyed the cuffs, freeing Terrorsaur and Waspinator out. As soon as they grabbed on Dr. Arkeville and Dr. Animo, they quickly headed into the Groundbridge Portal. It then disappeared as soon as he entered the portal. Though annoyed that the enemies escaped, the heroes have other concerns to deal with.

Going through the corridor of large holes through couple of walls; Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Rhinox arrived at the jungle forest, where Optimus Primal struggled to hold off against Dragontron, who was swinging punches, striking the claws and even firing his cheetah-like blaster at him off. The Primal was badly injured and wounded while panted in exhaustion.

Dragontron chuckled amusingly, "What's the matter, Primal? Cat caught your tongue?" Optimus Primal remained silent and firm as he struggled to stand up while facing him. He smirked, "Why do you hesitate now? I thought you want to beat me, so you can free the pussycat."

"I do." Optimus Primal grunted in pain, "But not like this."

"You're such a fool, Primal. Truly a fool." Dragontron taunted. He chuckled, "I should have done this during the Beast Wars. Just imagine if I add another upgrade to this kitty cat."

Optimus Primal groaned in anger, "The scrap you will!"

Dragontron smirked as he dashed in and attacked Optimus Primal, who firmly and determinedly to block and deflect the attacks while moving away from him. No matter how many times the Horrorcon-possessed-Cheetor attack and injured him, the leader of Maximals refused to fight back but to block and dodge the attacks as fast and firm as he can.

"Why isn't he fighting back?" Ratchet asked in concern.

Optimus Prime hummed thoughtfully, "I believe that Optimus Primal is trying to reach out to him. Cheetor is his adopted son."

Rhinox sighed in concern, "I certainly hope he knows what he's doing. Reaching Cheetor is tricky especially when Dragontron's possessing him."

Dragontron continued ferociously and aggressively punching Optimus Primal's body for couple of times before giving him an uppercut, throwing him straight to the ground. Optimus Prime and his allies quickly armed with their weapons, preparing to move out and engage Dragontron. To their surprise, Optimus Primal held his hand out, gesturing them not to come and interfere his fight. He looked up and glared at Dragontron.

"Ready to admit your defeat," Dragontron mocked amusingly.

"Cheetor… Please…" Optimus Primal pleaded firmly yet softly and calmly. Dragontron looked surprised yet amused. He continued pleading, "I know you're in there somewhere. You have to fight Dragontron! Don't let him control you."

Dragontron chuckled amusingly yet out loud, "Really now, Primal? That's the best you've got? Convincing a young cub's soul to rise and defeat me?" He armed and fired his Cheeath Blaster at Optimus Primal off. He shook his head amusingly, "It almost touch my spark. But pathetic attempt. He's gone, Primal! Face it!"

Optimus Primal took a deep breath before glared at Dragontron, "I know he's in there. He's stronger and determined than you think. I have faith in him. I know he will beat and get you out of his body! I can promise you that he'll be very impulsive for you to handle."

"I doubt it…" Dragontron mocked, readying and arming with his Cheetah-like Buster.

Optimus Primal lowered and kneeled to the ground while said firmly and sternly, "Do your worst."

Just as Dragontron was about to fire his Cheetah Buster, he noticed something off with his whole body. His hand was shaking and not obeying to what exactly he was doing. And at the same time, he felt some static on his internal system and even his processor like something is taking over. He grunted and grumbled angrily about it. Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Rhinox were surprised of what they just saw.

"W-What?! What is this?!" Dragontron asked in disbelief.

A familiar cheetah-like voice spoke out from Cheetor's body, "G-Get out!"

"WHAT?!" Dragontron's voice asked in disbelief.

"GET THE SCRAP OUT OF MY BODY!" Cheetor's voice screamed angrily.

Just before Dragontron could do anything, Cheetor's swung his left punch on the face, followed by right punch. He continued punching and hitting himself for couple of times while screaming and yelling in pain.

Julie's Team and the rest of Autobots have arrived at the scene. They also couldn't believe of what they're looking at as well.

"Wow. That was something," John remarked in surprise, "Care to explain of what's going on?"

"Cheetor's fighting with Dragontron to regain his body. I don't know how much long he can regain it." Rhinox explained in concern.

Ratchet nodded, "Unless we have the cortical psychic patch, we might not able to take Dragontron out from his body."

"Like this?" Nanite-V asked while holding the cortical psychic patch.

Bumblebee held the Canister, "Think you need this?"

Ratchet looked surprised and amazed, "That will do."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Primal and I will hold him down. Be prepared to move in."

Optimus Prime approached to Optimus Primal, whom he whispered about their plans. He nodded firmly. Both Prime and Primal surrounded Cheetor, who ferociously and aggressively continued hitting himself. Both the spiritual forms of Cheetor and Dragontron were wrestling and fighting with each other over the control of body. With Cheetor being distracted, both Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal jumped and held him to the ground.

Ratchet, Rhinox and Bumblebee moved in at once. They quickly placed the cortical psychic patch to connect between Cheetor's back of head and the canister. The medical officer activated and transferred the Spark of Dragontron out and entered the canister. With him being removed, Cheetor groaned in pain before falling on the back hard.

"Cheetor!" Optimus Primal exclaimed in concern as he helped him to stand up. He called, "Cheetor, are you alright?"

Cheetor groaned, "Y-Yeah. Just a headache. Never want anyone touch my spark again."

"Agreed." Optimus Primal nodded firmly. He turned and glared at Dragontron's Spark. He asked, "Now to deal with this troublemaking spark."

Dragontron growled, "You will not take control of my spark! I am no longer ordinary spark. I've mutated my spark, so I can possess any machine including yours, Primal!"

Just before anyone could do anything, Dragontron's Spark aggressively shook the whole canister and even heated it up, causing Bumblebee yelled in pain and dropping it to the ground. The canister cracked and broke into pieces, letting the spark flying around and heading straight at Optimus Primal.

Before he could have the chance, Raptorclaw-II jumped in front of Optimus Primal as he allowed Dragontron's Spark to fly and possess his body. The cyborg Velociraptor-like Maximal yelled in pain before falling to the ground.

"Raptorclaw!" Optimus Primal exclaimed in concern.

Raptorclaw-II groaned and growled in pain, "Kill me! Kill me now before Dragontron could take over my body!"

"No! You know I won't do such a thing," Optimus Primal exclaimed in disagreement, "There has to be a way!"

Optimus Prime nodded firmly, "Agreed. We'll used the cortical psychic patch-!"

Raptorclaw-II roared in pain, "No! He will escape again! The only stop him is to end me! You must do it!"

"Raptorclaw…" Optimus Primal said in shock and concern.

Raptorclaw-II roared in pain as he was trying to keep himself compose and kept Dragontron's Spark in control. Unable to see his old friend to suffer, Sky-Byte broke himself freed as he quickly grabbed his shark fin-like sword. He dashed in and thrust the blade at Raptorclaw-II's spark chamber, damaging and electrocuting him painfully and gravelly.

Within the spark chamber, both sparks of Raptorclaw-II and even Dragontron screamed in pain and agony for feeling the blade cutting and wounding them badly. Raptorcalw-II's body glowed brightly before opening his mouth to blast out the large beam to the sky.

"Nooooooooooooooooo!" Dragontron's Spark screamed in pain before fading away.

Dragontron's spark has dispersed and disappeared into nothingness. Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just saw, not only Dragontron's spark was gone but also Raptorclaw-II's dying.

"What the scrap?!" Rattrap exclaimed in disbelief, "What have you done?!"

Sky-Byte sighed, "The right thing to do. Forgive me."

Instead of angry and annoyed, Raptorclaw-II remained calm to smile, "No. Thank you for sparing me from this pain. Dragontron's spark ends for good. You've regained your honor."

Sky-Byte nodded a bit, "Yes. I did…"

"Raptorclaw…" Optimus Primal said in concern.

"Do not worry, old friend. It is necessary." Raptorclaw-II said firmly yet weakly. He sighed, "Either way, it is over now. The Beast War is truly over."

Raptorclaw-II's eyes blinked couple of times before faded away. Everyone was deeply sad and hurt of what they saw. They all bowed down for paying their respect to him.

After escaping the battles from Africa; Deathsaurus, Terrorsaur and Waspinator were bowing to the ground as they made the report to Megatron about Project: Transmetal.

"I see. What a pity," Megatron remarked in disappointment tone. He scoffed, "Dragontron has a lot of potential if not for his arrogance and eagerness. However, his Project Transmetal is an interesting project for turning and making organic into perfect war machines. I might have some use for it. Tell me, Deathsaurus, did you download the information before our doctors taken away?"

Deathsaurus smirked amusingly as he held the thumbdrive, "I did, Lord Megatron. The information is inside."

Megatron smirked, "Excellent, Deathsaurus. You have done well. Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville have served us well."

"What is our next move, Lord Megatron?" Starscream asked calmly, "Should we proceed with the project?"

"Yes. Project: Transmetal will be put in good use," Megatron said calmly and amusingly, "Once Squadron-X complete their mission."

Deathsaurus chuckled softly, "I cannot wait."

Activating and summoning the Groundbridge Portal; Team Prime, Team Primal and Julie's Team returned to Alpha Trion's Secret Sanctuary Command Center. Ratchet and Rhinox were checking and analyzing on Cheetor's and Bantor's condition. Tetrax and Ayame were taking and transporting both Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville back to the Plumber Headquarter's prison cells. Grindcore was holding Sky-Byte as prisoner while Rhinox securing the metallic coffin contained of Raptorclaw-II. The Maximals were preparing to leave and return to Wildertron.

After the checkup, Ratchet and Rhinox led and guided Cheetor and Bantor to the command center, where everyone is gathered.

"Nice looks, Bantor. Almost didn't recognize ya," Rattrap commented playfully.

Grindcore nodded, "Yeah. I thought you like being monkey. Didn't realize that you add tiger in ya."

Bantor shrugged a bit, "Yeah. I didn't expect to be fused with tiger. I mean I thought monkeys are their preys."

"Me too," Rattrap agreed, "Our very first own Fuzor. Cool."

"Is there any difference?" Raf asked Rhinox curiously.

Rhinox shrugged a bit, "Well, they're both almost the same, but I prefer the spelling 'Fuzor' than 'Fuser'. It sounded more like animals."

After thinking, Raf smiled approvingly, "Cool. I'm liked that."

Bantor turned and looked at Ratchet and Rhinox. He smiled warmly while bowed humbly, "Thank you for saving my life. I am eternally in your debt."

Ratchet smiled warmly, "It was nothing. I'm glad to help out."

"Cheetor, how are you doing?" Optimus Primal asked calmly.

Cheetor grunted a bit while looking at his new metallic body, "Kinda confuse. But I'll get use to it. Ultra-Gear, right?" He looked at Optimus Primal, who nodded in agreement. He continued, "Thanks for coming and saving me, Big Boss. Owe you one. Big time."

Optimus Primal smiled warmly, "It was you I owe to. You saved my life. I wasn't sure if I actually can reach you."

Cheetor sighed, "You did, Boss Bot. I heard everything you've said. You really got faith in me."

"Of course, I have. But that doesn't mean I wasn't worried when you sent the distress signal."

"I was trying to reach home base but no one's picking it up. I did what I can – giving out the message and sending distress signal, hoping you can receive it."

"Yeah, we did," Optimus Primal said firmly and humbly while patted on his shoulder pad, "You did well, Cheetor. After reading some of your reports, you've matured and became a good commander, though you're still impulsive and cocky. I'm proud of you."

Cheetor smiled while rubbing his head, "It was nothing, Big Boss. I learned from the best."

"Don't hesitate to call me if things go wrong," Optimus Primal said firmly.

"Really? Not asking me to come home?" Cheetor asked in surprise.

Optimus Primal shook his head firmly, "Nope. You're not a kid anymore, Cheetor. You're now a grown-up Maximal. But I will leave Rattrap here to help you out. After all, you could use a technician handle with machinery."

"Seriously?" Rattrap asked in annoyance, "Tell me he's kidding!"

Optimus Primal said sternly, "I'm not, Rattrap."

Cheetor smiled, "Will do, sir."

Rattrap sighed, "There goes my vacation…"

Optimus Primal and the rest of Maximals approached to the Groundbridge Portal. They turned and looked at their allies for one last time. Sky-Byte looked at the portal, with concern and shame looks.

"You ready?" Rhinox asked firmly.

Sky-Byte sighed, "Yes. I am ready to face my punishment for what I've done."

"Perhaps." Rhinox agreed firmly. Sky-Byte remained silent and calm. He continued, "However, at least you know what is wrong and atone it. It's what Raptorclaw did after realizing what he has done."

Surprised, Sky-Byte couldn't help but smile in relief while looking at the

"Just make sure you don't go overboard," Bumblebee teased.

Grindcore chuckled a bit, "No worries, Bee. I won't do it. After all, I like punching, not killing. I have a great time, hanging out and working with you, Bee. I hope one day that we'll work together again."

Bumblebee smiled beneath his mask, "Me too, Grindcore."

"You know, Bee? I sort of come across with seven Dinobots Statues from Autobot Memorial Plaza. I found a guy, who can turn into a giant T-Rex like me. His name is cool and awesome!" Grindcore exclaimed happily. He hummed thoughtfully, "Maybe I should change my name. I should be the new Grimlock!"

Bumblebee sighed while shaking his head, "He should be lucky that the first Grimlock wasn't here to rip him apart."

Shaking his friend's hand, Optimus Primal smiled warmly, "Optimus Prime, it's an honor to work together with you again."

Optimus Prime smiled, "So do I. Do not worry, Cheetor will be fine. He now has some friends to be with him."

Looking at Cheetor, who smiled proudly and gave thumbs up, Optimus Primal smiled, "Yeah, I do. He's not a kid anymore. Till we meet again, old friend."

"Indeed. Till we meet again," Optimus Prime said humbly.

The Groundbridge Portal activated, Optimus Primal and the rest of Maximals marched and entered the portal. They have been teleported off to the Axalon. They're now heading off and returning to Wildertron now.

Suddenly, a cellphone rang. Julie quickly picked it up to answer. She asked, "Hello, this is Julie." As she was listening, she gasped in concern, "W-What?! Ben's missing?! Rook, Guan, Arcee, Bulkhead, Jack and Miko are too?!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. Something bad has happened to Ben and his team. What could that be?

"Grandpa Max. Tell us. What happen?" Julie asked seriously and firmly.

END…

Review and Suggest…

Main Casts:

Kelly Hu: Julie Yamamoto/Armorstrike, Ship

Peter Cullen: Optimus Prime

Gary Chalk: Optimus Primal

Dave Fennoy: Tetrax Shard

James Arnold Taylor: Bluestreak

Tia Texada: Elena Validus/Nanite-V

Felicia Day: Ayame/Nightbird

David Kaye: Dragontron

John Swasey: Deathsaurus

Minor Casts:

Jeremy Levy: Whirl

Ian James Corlett: Cheetor

Jeffrey Combs: Ratchet

Andy Pessoa: Rafael 'Raf' Esquivel

Vic Mignogna: John Reginald

Dwight Schultz: Dr. Animo, Dr. Arkeville

Scott McNeil: Rattrap, Raptorclaw-II, Waspinator

Richard Newman: Rhinox

Khary Payton: Grindcore/Grimlock-II

Charlie Adler: Bantor

Wayne Grayson: Sky-Byte

Doug Parker: Terrorsaur

Jim Byrnes: Inferno

Colin Murdock: Quickstrike

Cameo:

Frank Welker: Megatron

Steven Blum: Starscream

Ernie Hudson: Agent Fowler

Author's Notes:

1. Originally, Team Ben were supposed to work as a team to fight the bad guys but it was bit overwhelming and too many distractions. So, I decide to split the team again.

2. Originally, I didn't want to have anything to deal with Bantor until some of reviewers of mine asking about him. I decide to add him in about Ratchet putting Tiger in Bantor's Mandrill.

3. That's right. You read it correctly. Grindcore is Grimlock (RID2015). The name came from Iron117Prime's for renaming his version of Grimlock (RID2015) in his Code Prime R2.

4. Originally, Dr. Animo and Dr. Arkeville were supposed to blow up and lost their bodies but barely alive. I think it's a bit overkill and they're not really main villains in this episode.