chapter 2

It had been a couple of days since the Spacebridge explosion. Optimus and Megatron were talking to Ratchet and Blitzwing. "Things should be a lot more peaceful now that Conquortrone is gone," Blitzwing said.

"Yes," Megatron said.

"I agree," Optimus said. "But part of Megatron and I were hoping to change Conquortrone's mine not extinguish his spark," he said and Megatron nodded.

"Optimus and Megatron his vileness was not brought down by you two's hand but by his own corrupt mind!" Ratchet said. "I am also very sorry I know you two and Conquortrone had quite history when you two had no where to go as children," he said.

"True," Megatron said.

"But the Conquortrone who we knew and cared about died a long time ago when he fell among the Conquerdriods." Optimus said.

"Even though Conquortrone maybe gone they are not without leadership, Maim has always been Conquortrone's favorite and will most likely be the one to fill his shoes, he may not be Conquortrone but he is still very dangerous." Megatron said.

Then there was a loud sound. "What was that?" Blitzwing said.

"I don't know," Ratchet said.

"Sorry," they heard Nathan said.

"Nathan you did that?" Blitzwing asked.

"Yes, sorry about that, I am working on making a catapult that can launch a tennis ball and the sound you heard was me dropping my supplies, they are pretty heavy," Nathan said.

"I got a science fair project too," Lisa said. There were a couple of dogs and cats in there. "I am trying to see if some animals are like people and favor one paw over the other, so in other words being left handed or right handed." she said.

"Why are you working on them in here?" Ratchet asked.

"Well our homes are pretty busy and our friends are working on their own so we need a place to do it and it's a big part of our grade," Nathan explained.

"Well since I am no longer in high school I don't have to worry about a science fair, I have my own things worry about like studying my medical textbooks," Hannah said.

"I see," Ratchet said.

"Well if you are going to work on them in here can you make sure to clean up, especially after the animals?" Blitzwing said.

"We were planning on it," Lisa said and Nathan nodded.

Meanwhile on the Conquerdriod ship the droids were busy at work. "Baritone have tried to locate him?" Maim asked.

Baritone shook his head. "Well keep searching, he must be found, you should be able to find him dead or alive," Maim said.

"Maim I know you are Conquortrone's loyal second in command but there is chance he hasn't survived the explosion," Backstabber said.

"True as that maybe Backstabber he must be found still even if he is dead because we want to give him a proper droid send off don't we?" Maim asked his voice was low and his optics glowed.

"Um yes Maim sir," Backstabber said cowering.

Maim was good at intimidating the lackeys. "Baritone you keep searching, Cutter and Trapper come with me," Maim said.

"Yes sir," Cutter and Trapper said.

Maim, Cutter and Trapper went out. Then they began to search for something. "Conquortrone told me if anything happened to him to find this place inside it is somethings that could be helpful," Maim said.

Meanwhile at the Autocon Base. An alarm was going off. "It's an alert the droids are on the move." Ratchet said.

"What are they up to?" Hannah asked.

"Don't know but we will find out," Knockout said.

"It seems they are headed for this area it has been abandoned by humans for years," Ratchet explained.

"They have something hidden there," Optimus said.

"Agreed, Optimus let's move," Megatron said.

"We better take one of them with us," Optimus said. "Hot Rod it's your turn come along," he said.

"Coming," Hot Rod said. "I will help you later," he said.

"Okay," Nathan said.

Hot Rod followed Optimus and Megatron out. The three transformers bridged to the area. "So which droids are we looking for?" Hot Rod asked.

"We are not sure Hot Rod but I can feel they are ones that can give us really trouble." Optimus said.

"I can see them up ahead, it's Maim, Cutter and Trapper," Megatron said. "Cutter and Trapper are plenty dangerous and two of droids most deadly fighters and most loyal of Conquortrone's soldiers." he said.

"We better stop them," Hot Rod said. "I see they are headed towards that old building right there it looks like some sort of old bomb shelter." he said.

"That is exactly what it is," Optimus said.

"This is an abandoned military base," Megatron stated looking at it. "The droids must of found it and began using it for their own agenda." he said.

"I completely agree," Optimus said.

"But what could they be after?" Hot Rod asked.

"I am not sure Hot Rod," Optimus said.

"Well whatever it is I think it might be bad news for us," Hot Rod said.

"I agree with you Hot Rod," Megatron said.

"As do I," Optimus said. "We better find out what they are looking for now we must be quiet and follow," he said.

So three Transformers followed them quietly to the shelter and Hot Rod saw them open it and looked inside with his binoculars. "Jumping flames!" Hot Rod exclaimed.

"What is it Hot Rod?" Optimus asked.

"There is all kinds of advanced weaponry and tech in there." Hot Rod said. "Very advanced, ranged for basic Cybertronian tech, to tech from other planets, even earth." he said. "Take a look," he said handing Optimus his binoculars.

Optimus took a look. "You are right with all that tech the droids could become nearly unstoppable force," he said.

"What should you suppose we do?" Hot Rod asked.

"We blow it all up," Megatron said.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Hot Rod asked.

"It's our only option," Megatron said.

"I agree with Megatron," Optimus said.

"I see a device in there that can detonate the whole shelter," Hot Rod said.

"Good work Hot Rod," Optimus said. "You are the only one who is fast enough you must detonate it," he said.

"Me?" Hot Rod asked.

"Yes you and I trust you can do it," Optimus told him.

"I understand," Hot Rod said.

"Optimus and I will get those droids away so you can do what you must," Megatron said. "Let's go Optimus," he said.

Megatron and Optimus charged forward and got the droids attention and started to fight them. Hot Rod rushed into the shelter and found the device and started to work on it. "Oh it will be easier if this tech was Cybertronian," he said but he worked quickly and the timer started to count down. Hot Rod rushed out and saw Trapped in his way ran forward fists first and bowled him over.

"Optimus and Megatron let's get out of here it's going to blow," Hot Rod said.

Optimus, Megatron and Hot Rod got out of the way and the droids witness the shelter explode. "No," Maim said. The communication came in it was one of the droid drones they stated Conquortrone had been found so quickly Maim, Cutter and Trapper left.

"Where did they go in such a hurry?" Hot Rod asked.

"We will worry about that later let's head back to the base," Optimus said.

Once back at the base things were pretty much calm again and everyone could relax for a while.

"Well at least we don't have to worry about the Conquerdroids getting their hands on that tech and weapons now that it is all up in smoke," Thundercracker said.

"Yes but I have a bad feeling why the droids left in such a hurry," Hot Rod said.

"Really what feeling is that?" Breakdown asked.

"I feel that they found Conquortrone alive, I know we have counted him out on times in the past why count him out now of all times? I have feeling if he's still alive he maybe more dangerous than ever now," Hot Rod said.

The others knew Hot Rod was right they couldn't count out Conquortrone just yet.

Meanwhile at the droid base Conquortrone was getting serious treatment. "You will be good as new soon my liege," Maim said.

"I will Maim, until I am back on my feet you are in charge," Conquortrone said with strong yet strained from pain voice.

"Understood," Maim said. "Trapper you are the medic get him back on his feet as quickly as possible the droids need our leader at a hundred percent and if you fail you know what will happen," he said.

"Understood Maim," Trapper said and went right to work.

To be continued.