Hello, bots and cons. Centurion here and welcome back to Dustformers: Season 2. I took a little break from this story to work on my other works, but I'm back on Dustformers and I hope this story continues to gain support and ideas.
Now, in the last chapter/episode, the Atlesian Military's Project: Cyber Warrior has a fifth robot being built named Frostwing, we take a visit at the Belladonna residence to see Blake and her family talking about the Autobots, Nora and Ironhide have a conversation of multiple topics while on their patrol, and the survivors of the Anima mission are in Vale looking for the Autobots, running into the kids.
Also, we get a present day visit to Cybertron and see a dark, mysterious robotic figure pick up a weapon and leave a tower of sorts. Also, Cybertron's core begins pulsing on and off.
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*Vale. Vale City. Valkyrie Residence. 23:59 pm*
Nora was sound asleep in her room, up until a couple minutes ago, that is. She suddenly began tossing and turning in her bed. Then, she started mumbling incoherent nothings in her sleep.
*Nora's Dreamscape.*
Nora's slowly opened her eyes, only to find herself in a purely white void. "Where the hell am I?" She asked herself out loud.
"Nora Valkyrie..." A voice called out to her. She looked to see a tall, purple robot with what looked to be a cape with a feminine stature wielding a large hammer. Instead of being afraid, Nora was just staring at the robot's hammer.
"Who are you?" Nora asked with little stars in her eyes. "Where did you get that hammer?" The robot didn't speak and unleashed a bright light on her, making her cover her eyes.
*Remnant. Nora's Room.*
Nora quickly woke up with wide eyes, partially sweating up a storm. "Whew! What went on there?" She shook her head a little, wondering what just happened in her dream.
*Vale. Vale City. Rose-Xiao Long-Branwen Residence. 2:13 am*
Ruby was at her computer working her way through the Atlesian Military database once again. Though she knew that the data the Atlesian Military had on them was wiped, she felt she had to check the database again since running into Corporal Matthew Weir and the other survivors of the Anima Mission.
Soon, she got back to the Project: Cyber Warrior files. Curiosity overtaking her, she entered the files and found that the Atlesian Military were constructing a fifth robot code-named 'Frostwing'. Ruby's eyes widened at the information she just stumbled upon. "It can't be. They must've advanced this project after we escaped."
Suddenly, she heard footsteps. She turned and saw it was Yang. "What're you up to, Rubes?" Yang asked.
"I just found out something regarding the Atlesian Military." Ruby answered with a little bit of panic in her voice.
Yang quickly came to attention. "What is it?"
"The Atlesian Military has a project named Cyber Warrior which I discovered before we got captured. I found it again and have found out they've advanced the project much further since we escaped their headquarters. They're currently building a fifth robot with the name of Frostwing." Ruby explained. She showed her sister the images of the robots on her laptop.
Yang's jaw dropped as she was completely shocked at what her sister was showing her. "Okay. 1: Where did they get the tech to build these robots? 2: What does this mean for us?"
"In order, they must've acquired Cybertronian technology from somewhere If these robots ever come online, we'll definitely be in trouble." Ruby responded. "We have to tell the others tomorrow."
*Vale. Vale Meadow. The Dinobots. 4:21 am*
The Dinobots were still trudging along on their mission to find Shockwave and make him pay. Though, it was mostly Grimlock while the others,mostly Swoop and Slash were highly concerned about their leader's extreme vendetta. "He has to be here somewhere." Grimlock growled.
"When we find him, we'll make him pay for what he did." Slug added bringing his fist into his palm.
"What will we do after that, then?" Snarl asked.
"That doesn't matter, Snarl. All that matters is finding Shockwave and making him pay." Grimlock snarled.
Swoop and Slash were in the back talking to each other quietly, making sure the others couldn't hear them. "Again, he might not even be on this planet." Swoop whispered.
"Yeah, but tell that to Grimlock and his extremely hard headplate and single-minded cranial chamber." Slash whispered back. "His unfettered rage is continuously clouding his judgement."
"What're you two talking about?" Sludge asked as he turned to look at them.
"Nothing." Swoop and Slash answered rather quickly. Sludge merely shrugged and returned to looking forward. The two sighed in quiet frustration.
Slash continued whispering to Swoop once Sludge was actually out of audio receptor shot. "Grimlock's vendetta has to stop at some point. Otherwise, it's going to get us all killed."
"You know that trying to convince Grimlock to give up his revenge on Shockwave is next to impossible." Swoop reminded. "Still, it doesn't hurt to try."
*Vale. Vale City. Beacon High Grounds. 8:34 am*
The kids met up before school because Nora said she had something to tell them. "Alright, Nora. What do you have to tell us? Is something wrong?" Ren asked in concern.
"Ok, here goes. I had a weird dream last night. I was in a black white void. Then, this strange robot appeared and it looked like it was wearing a cape and wielding a hammer. I asked the robot who it was, but it didn't say anything and unleashed a bright light. Next thing I knew, I woke up in my room." Nora explained.
"Wow. That is weird." Yang commented with a raised eyebrow.
"Actually, I have to admit that I had a dream like Nora's a little while ago. There was also a robot in my dream, but the robot I saw was red, white, and blue and having a large sword." Jaune revealed.
"Why didn't you tell us this before, Jaune?" Weiss asked.
"To be honest, this genuinely slipped my mind." Jaune sheepishly rubbed the back of his head.
"Classic Jaune." Blake playfully rolled her eyes at the blonde knight.
"Ruby and I have something to say as well, but it's more serious." Yang added.
*Southern Vale Ocean. The Nemesis. Shockwave's Quarters. 10:20 am*
Shockwave was continuing to tinker in his laboratory. He was working on multiple projects to further the efforts of the destruction of the Autobots. Suddenly stopping, he turned to a secret compartment in one of his workstations.
Walking to that specific workstation, he opened a special compartment and took out six lit-up chips. "One of my many projects that I might have a chance to finally finish since this planet has many resources." He said to himself. "The only minor setback is that the only place to have the resources most viable is that continent known as Atlas."
Suddenly, there was a knock on his door once again. "Enter." He said.
Megatron walked in. "Shockwave, I have come to see your progress on your scientific endeavors." Megatron grinned.
"I am continuing to make excellent progress, Lord Megatron." Shockwave replied. "However, I have discovered a minor setback."
"What may that be?" Megatron asked.
"Despite this planet having many resources needed for one of my projects, the only place that has the most abundance of these resources is the continent named Atlas." Shockwave explained.
"Then we must attack this Atlas if this project of yours is to be completed." Megatron kept his grin.
"That is the most logical option." Shockwave agreed.
"Then it will be so, Shockwave." Megatron confirmed.
Outside of Shockwave's quarters, Starscream was listening in. His jealousy was flaring up at his very spark. "Of course Shockwave has a plan to usurp my position as second in command." He growled to himself. "Luckily for me, I have a plan to circumvent Shockwave's project." He walked away from where he was standing, retracing the steps of his little ploy, unaware that a little robotic bird was listening behind a corner.
*Atlas. Atlas Military Headquarters. General Ironwood's Quarters. 13:01 pm*
General Ironwood still had a smile on his face. Project: Cyber Warrior was continuing to advance ahead of schedule. He sighed in contentment. "Another good day. Soon, all those aliens would give their technology for the betterment of Remnant." This was a good cause: For Remnant's future.
Suddenly, his computer went off. "What could that be?" He asked himself. Cautiously, he looked at his messages and saw it was from an anonymous source. "I have obtained information regarding what you seek. Atlas will be attacked in two days time by alien forces. Prepare your forces for battle before the attack comes." He read. Within a second, his good mood was replaced with anger and determination. Without saying another word, he left his office to prepare for the apparent impending attack.
"General Ironwood. What's wrong?" General Faust asked as she caught him in the hallway.
"I just received a tip that Atlas will be attacked in two days time from the aliens that inspired Project: Cyber Warrior." General Ironwood explained. "We must prepare for this attack to the best of our abilities."
"Of course, sir. What's the intel?" General Faust asked.
"A very reliable source." General Ironwood quickly answered.
"Alright, then. We must inform all of Atlas so there won't be a mass panic." General Faust brought up. "If its these aliens that are attacking, we must be certain that Project: Cyber Warrior is ready for action."
"Agreed, General Faust." General Ironwood nodded. "Let us be off then."
General Faust also nodded before remembering something she'd thought about before. "I've been thinking. If Atlas gains the upper hand by gaining this alien technology, it not only means a revolution of weaponry, but Atlas would rise to be Remnant's dominant superpower."
"That is true, but we have to make sure Atlas survives this attack and pushes the aggressors back." General Ironwood retorted calmly.
*Vale. Vale Forest. The Ark. Ratchet's Quarters. 15:09 pm*
Ratchet held a container of neon green liquid in his hand. "Time to add some to this test engine." He injected the green liquid into a test engine sitting on his desk. Within a couple of minutes, the engine started glowing green and started up.
"Very good." Ratchet muttered. "This may be just what we need."
Suddenly, there was a knock on his door. He sighed in frustration. This was a frequent occurrence since Bumblebee's death. The other Autobots had repeatedly told him that Bumblebee's fate wasn't his fault. The whole thing made Ratchet think back to the last time he'd failed to save a comrade from death...
-Flashback Start-
*Cybertron. Tyger Pax. 5 million years ago.*
Ratchet was trying to save an Autobot literally dying on the table as the Autobot has a gaping hole in his side, energon pouring out like a river. "It can't be done, doc!" A random Autobot shouted. "The circuit damage is too damn extensive! You can't save him!"
"I'm not gonna let him die like this!" Ratchet angrily shouted back.
"R-Ratchet..." The Autobot on the table uttered.
That drew Ratchet away from the argument. "You're going to be okay."
"That's scrap and you know it. I'm gone already, doc. J-Just remember to keep on fighting for a better future."
"No! You're going to make it!" Ratchet shouted.
The Autobot on the table said nothing more as his optics flickered off. Ratchet's own optics widened as he'd failed to save an Autobot on the table. His hands clenched into fists. "Damn it!" He slammed his fists on the table, his optics clenched shut. The others looked at him with shock and sympathy as this was yet another toll on them.
-Flashback End-
*Vale. Vale Forest. The Ark. Ratchet's Quarters. 15:15 pm. Present Day.*
Ratchet was snapped out of his memory by yet another knock on his door. This time, he actually got up and answered the door, seeing it was Optimus Prime. "Hello, Optimus."
"I came to check up on you. You've been in your quarters ever since the battle at Vale Beachfront." Optimus reminded. "We're all worried about you."
"Sorry, Optimus. It's just that I haven't been in a great mood ever since that day as I'd failed again." Ratchet hung his head down.
"Ratchet. You did everything you could." Optimus said calmly.
"No, I didn't!" Ratchet exclaimed. "I failed again! I couldn't save Autobots on Cybertron, and I couldn't save Bumblebee that day, either!"
"Ratchet..." Optimus muttered quietly.
"However, I have revived an old project of mine which I hope you all will see very soon." Ratchet brought up.
"I see." Optimus nodded. "Just please come to the main foyer. The others want to see you up and about again."
"I-I'll try." Ratchet stuttered.
Optimus put his hand on the medic's shoulder. "That's all we ask." With that, he walked off, leaving Ratchet alone wit his thoughts once again. This was what he had to protect and he would achieve that.
Hello, everyone. I'm back and I hope you all liked this chapter of Dustformers: Season 2. Nora has had a similar dream to Jaune's with a mysterious robot saying nothing and unleashing a bright light.
We take another look at the Dinobots in Vale Meadow who're still trying to find Shockwave. Swoop and Slash are the most concerned about Grimlock obsessing over finding the Decepticon scientist.
Nora tells the others that she had a weird dream involving a robot that didn't say anything. Jaune also reveals that he had a dream like Nora's, but admits it slipped his mind.
Shockwave is continuing to tinker when he suddenly paused and took out six special chips from a workstation compartment when he's visited by Megatron once again. Outside his quarters, we finally get Starscream's duplicitousness as he plans to sabotage Shockwave's efforts. Sorry it took me this long to show that side of Starscream.
We once again go back to Atlas and look at General Ironwood who is actually managing to have a smile on his face before receiving an anonymous tip. This managed to replace his good mood as the tip described an attack on Atlas in two days time. Who knows how that will go.
Finally, we take a look at poor Ratchet back in the Ark, still in his quarters. He has made a substance that's neon green that we've actually seen before. Hope it comes in handy. However, he has a flashback back on Cybertron when he failed to save an Autobot on the table. His guilt is eating away at him. Poor Ratchet.