Onslaught, Bludgeon and Starscream all stood facing Shockwave in the scientist's laboratory. "We may have driven the Autobots back for the moment, but they will return once they've recovered, no doubt with a larger force." Shockwave turned to address his commanding officers.

Starscream leaned against the wall of Shockwave's laboratory. "Surely now that they've tasted the might of the reformed Decepticon armada, the Autobots will think twice before engaging us again."

The scientist drew his single optic to focus on the Seeker for a moment, before replying. "Your argument is logical Starscream," He admitted. "However, the addition of more units to their army has led to some...unpredictable variables. We will need to take as many precautions as necessary in order to maintain the security of our cause, as well as that of our eventual goal." The scientist warned his subordinates.

Starscream gave a subtle eyeroll, despairing at the scientist's caution.

"Then might I suggest we focus all our efforts into recovering the remaining Combaticons." Onslaught spoke up. "My team will make short work of these Autobot remnants once we're back up to full strength."

"Your point has been noted, Onslaught. Though I do not wish to place the future of our empire in the hands of a single unit, I am close to accurately calculating the location of another Combaticon. You will recover him as soon as I am finished to further aid our effort."

Onslaught's body tensed. Did Shockwave not have faith in their abilities? Or was he just being overly cautious as usual?

Shockwave turned to the third Decepticon before him. "Bludgeon, bring Blitzwing and Quake here. I have a mission for you."

The samurai Decepticon simply nodded before turning and walking out of the room to fetch his companions. Shockwave had a plan that could cause the fall of the Autobots through one of their own. It was a brutally simple but logical plan. At least he thought it was logical, or was that irritating nagging sensation in the back of his processor a shred of emotion that played a part in dictating his course of action?

Torchlight reflected off the murky streams flowing through the old sewage tunnel. "So, why are we here again?" Asked Quake as he Bludgeon and Blitzwing led their team through Kaon's sewer system.

No one gave an answer, either because they didn't care or didn't pay attention. Quake however, saw this as an invitation to continue. "I mean, what does Shockwave want with Grimlock? Is it so that he can let him escape again and lose another arm?"

Blitzwing gave a grunt that might have been a laugh and an amused smile formed beneath Bludgeon's mask. "You better hope I don't tell him you said that." The Samurai told his lieutenant.

"What? You gonna do a Soundwave on me?"

"Ha! That's the difference between Shockwave and Megatron you see; no one's watching his back."

"Unless they're planning on shooting him in it."

Blitzwing gave another grunt that Quake was certain was a laugh this time.

They walked a little further until Quake spoke up again. "I hope we find him soon or my servos are gonna rust." He complained loudly, wading through the ankle deep green sludge. It was centuries old waste energon combined with other elements that Quake didn't want to think about.

"It's not so bad," Bludgeon told him. "He can't have gotten far. His speed is much lesser than his strength."

"So do you think it's true then?"

"What?"

"That he's really as powerful as everyone says he is."

Bludgeon had no time to reply before a thunderous roar echoed through the tunnel. "I think..." He said reaching for his sword, the sound of heavy footsteps getting louder. "... that we're about to find out."

The Dinobot bolted around the corner and charged towards them, head lowered. Blitzwing cackled, placing himself at the front of the group. Grimlock slammed into him with great force, pushing the Decepticon back as he wrapped his arms around the beast's thick neck.

Blitzwing grunted, trying to stand his ground, but his feet were slipping on the slimy floor. Eventually, the Dinobot shook his head violently, throwing the Decepticon off several feet down the tunnel.

The fight was far from over however, as a volley of blaster fire rained down onto the giant. Grimlock roared and began to tear through the Decepticon troops, causing them to flee for their lives.

Another roar escaped Grimlock's mouth as he suddenly felt a burning sensation slash across his back. He turned to see Bludgeon, sword unsheathed, standing behind him.

"Your hide is almost as thick as your skull." The Samurai taunted, twirling his sword. "Stand and fight you cowards!" He ordered his troops.

Before Grimlock could confront his attacker, several explosive shells slammed into him, resulting in more pain and anger for the Dinobot.

"Quake," Bludgeon growled after the dust began to settle. "Keep explosives to a minimum! These tunnels are old and the last thing we want is to be buried down here along with him!"

The purple Cybertronian tank shifted itself into a bipedal figure. "Fine." Replied Quake, readying his fists and charging the Dinobot, only for himself and Bludgeon to be swatted aside by his tail.

Grimlock had a brief moment of rest before Blitzwing came at him again. But this time he was ready, breathing a column of fire onto the Decepticon. Grimlock stopped after a few seconds, believing his adversary to be destroyed, only for Blitzwing to leap out of the flames, armour charred and smoking. The Decepticon delivered a powerful kick to the giant's jaw, making him stumble backwards.

Not wanting to give Grimlock another moment to recover, Bludgeon and Quake got to their feet and charged again, slamming their fists and blades into his hide, inflicting even more damage and pain onto the titan.

Grimlock roared again, trying to throw off his attackers but he was quickly losing his strength. Blitzwing ran at the giant, using the jets on his feet to propel himself forward and deliver a bone shattering blow to the Dinobot's skull.

Letting out another weak roar, Grimlock collapsed to the ground with a crash, his body subconsciously altering itself into his robot form. He lay there, grunting and struggling to regain his senses.

Bludgeon stood over the defeated Dinobot, impressed with the fight he put up. He now understood why Shockwave wanted him captured so badly. "Not bad for an Autobot." He mused.

Grimlock managed to roll over onto his back, staring up at Bludgeon from behind his ruby visor. "I-I'm no Autobot." He retorted.

Bludgeon smirked from beneath his mask, amused by the response, before he brought his foot down on Grimlock's face, turning the Dinobot's vision to black.

So I've got back into the swing of writing again (I think). This chapter only took me a couple of days to write after I got my plan all sorted out. I hope that my writing is improving with each chapter and that you're enjoying it (or not). Either way please leave a review for me if you can! I've got exams to focus on over the next few months but I'll try and stay organised enough to get this done! Until next time! ;)