The Diego Diaries: Onward Ho (dd7 104) Here's a spare for last night's fiasco. :D
=0=Out there
They waited until the command switched over to the clean up team, then Prime and his armada began to head swiftly forward toward three worlds and a point of light that signified the whereabouts of Cassio and Ebio Imperialis. They were getting close and because they were, sensors were sweeping for anything that might be watching back.
Prowl who had left Beta to come to Salton Sea when the big ship joined his brothers to interdict the remnants of the group now in custody sat at the command table watching the data pad. As it continued to show the ever changing images out there, he concocted scenarios of deep complexity with as much trouble as someone else choosing which pair of shoes to wear. He was intent on the situation when ped falls behind him caught his attention. Glancing up, he watched Ratchet slide into a chair, then dazzle him with a smile. "Loon. What are you doing here?"
"I came to update the Messiah of Our People," Ratchet said.
"We're in the middle of a grave situation. What can't wait?" Prowl asked as everyone around them listened with amusement and perhaps a tad touch of dread.
What now?
Prime swiveled his chair to face Ratchet. "What is happening?" he asked.
"I thought that you might like to know that Banner is coming along well. I also thought you might want to know that there's a 65% chance that when he comes out of stasis he'll come out swinging." Ratchet gave them a dazzling smile. "And I don't mean dancing."
It was silent a moment as they considered that, then Prime asked. "Why?"
"Well, he was nearly gutted and bled almost completely out. A half a breem longer without attention and we'd be planting ferns on him if you get the meaning. It was that close. Given that he was deprived in nearly every system he possesses of even minimal amounts of necessary energon, we had to put him back together almost from scratch. Imagine an engine without oil. It would burn out things you didn't know you had.
"Right now, he's doing good but I've seen a titan come out of a situation less severe than this and come out fighting."
"What is your suggestion, Ratchet?" Prime asked.
"I'd suggest that in three orns we get sky cranes to lift him into the desert and have a titan there or a combiner or two. If he comes up well, then fine. If he comes up swinging, then we can handle it better there. It'd be a slagging mess otherwise. I'd suggest perhaps that Tennyson be there in root mode since he isn't sitting anywhere," Ratchet suggested. "It would be less damaging if Banner decided to spar than having someone get up off their pad to do it."
"Frag," Prowl said. "That would be a terrible conclusion to a terrible situation."
Prime nodded. "I agree. What does his clan say? I am assuming that you discussed this with Metroplex and Maximus?"
"I did. They agreed with me. It's hard to say how disoriented he'll be coming out of stasis. I'd hate to find out that close to habitations," Ratchet said.
"Very well," Prime said. "We can handle that when we finish with this. What is the medical situation regarding our interlude just now?"
Ratchet linked in, then glanced at him. "They got lucky. There's no deaths but a lot of injuries. Nothing that needs me. I can stay here and help." He sat back, put up his peds, then gave them a dazzling smile.
Huge laughter greeted that.
"I want to see the Imperialis brothers in chains," Ratchet said.
"You and me both," Prowl said grimly. He looked at the pad, then Prime. "We're coming into range. You'll have latitude to act in half a joor."
Prime considered that, then turned his chair to the front view port again.
Showtime.
=0=Kestrel
He knelt on a knee to see closer what Uraya was showing him in her tiny sketch pad. She was at her home with Amma taking care of her, Iacon, Possibility, Halo, Prowler and Hero. They were all with Kes and Tagg during the orn rather than at the Military Daycare in The Fortress. The two were going to take care of the tiniest ones with Hero's help while the others were parceled out among the family.
Everyone else was in daycare or with Appas who were 'doing things' while the babies were here…
"I do not think I can leave them here," Kestrel had said when they came to the door of the daycare.
Inside, children were playing, teachers and aides were helping others paint and fun was had by all.
"I think it might be lovely to take them home and play. What do you think, Tagg?" Kes had asked as he watched the fun inside.
Tagg grinned. "You won't get an argument from me."
Thus, home it was.
"Amma, then I drawed this," Uraya said as she pointed to a very well executed image of a cat.
"That is very wonderful, Uraya. You do draw very well," Kes said gently.
"DO YOU WANT TO SEE ME/US DRAW, AMMA? APPA?" -all of them in a burst of joy
Tagg laughed. "I would enjoy it very much, infants."
Insert mad scramble to the twinnie's pile of art stuff. Art would be had by all. The fridge would look awesome at Amma and Appa's house later that night.
=0=The Hourly News
"And that's the situation as it stands for the Crater District 4 expansion. Plans for District 5 and 6 have been submitted to the technical committee who evaluates them for the Planning Commission. If they're accepted, it will mean a projection of habitation for up to fifty million more refugees.
"Mack of Iacon, Assistant Director for Public Works states as well that the expansion of Industrial Park City #8 has been okayed and will receive the signature of the Prime when he returns from a field mission in a short while. The current industrial program provides the needs of both Mars and Cybertron for specialist constructions as well as the usual output. The addition of the expansion will allow more complex technology to be created for shipment to Cybertron and the empire's local group.
"In other news, there's no current update on the mission status. At 0600 joors on the TMC, Optimus Prime, his senior officers and a large heavily armed fleet stood out from the Military Airfield for a mission to the other side of the Benzuli Expansion. There's activity there of an entrenched criminal group that appears to be in place to harass and impede the progress of refugees and Seekers trying to cross the Empire to join us here at Mars.
"It's said that they're led by the former High Imperium director Cassio Imperialis and his brother, Ebio Imperialis. There've been earlier clashes with them, at least two that were mentioned but without details. There's a news blackout on the mission until this is settled.
"Imperialis was a director for the management apparatus at the High Imperium. He was the son of Devio Imperialis and was rumored to be an important figure in organized crime, bribes to the Senate, an enforcer for Sentinel Prime's government along with rumors of functioning in this manner with every other Prime but Guardian and Prima.
"His brother, Ebio has a reputation for enforcement for his brother's activity, ensuring that money exchanges were made and that whatever they wanted to be done was accomplished. He was known to have a bad temper, good martial skills and a ruthless nature like his brother, Cassio.
"It was thought that they died in The Exodus but they appear to have been biding their time, building up their forces before making their way toward Mars and this system. They were interdicted outside the system and according to Commander Hercy of Helex who was there 'shown the error of their ways'.
"The mission is to neutralize this force and if possible take both Ebio and Cassio Imperialis into custody. Partners to the pair, Karyll Wheelus and his faction are already in the prison awaiting trial for their alleged crimes. Capturing both Imperialis brothers would be a coup for the long overdue legal rendering of their alleged behavior.
"The Office of the Primes will be issuing an update in two joors and we will bring it to you right away. Until then, lets check sports and weather. I'd remind you that the championship game between Iacon and Kaon is on hold pending the outcome of this mission..."
=0=Closing in
They flew through the debris strewn sector heading for a spot in space that was well hidden from drifting debris. In that small space was a large force that was either caught off guard or waiting to blast them when they entered the only direct route into their lair. The destruction they'd delivered to this area trying to get Ratchet and Partition back had closed up and things were as murky as before.
The battle plan was given and the fleet broke up. Some of them flew in a roundabout manner to help put Cassio and Ebio in a vice grip. Prime and the majority flew onward without making the slightest effort to hide themselves.
They were linking sensors, the Supremes were already in root mode and all was going according to plan, Prowl. As they disappeared into the dark, a sensor alarm went off in a command center far far down the way.
=0=There
Cassio and Ebio hurried into the Center to get the lowdown on the situation. Sensor jamming and the radiance of local radioactivity prevented a good understanding of things that were obviously heading their way.
Cassio studied the information, then glanced at his brother. "I think Optimus Prime is heading straight toward us with a big fleet of ships."
Ebio stared at Cassio. Then he glanced toward Tactical. "Launch."
TBC 10-7-19 02-27-2021
NOTES!
Panjdora chapter 102 . Oct 6
Arctapus if you can you need to get a copy of voltron lion force there is a
Voice I think you might know I could not believe it when I heard it. Voltron predates the transformers by two years it came out in 1984
Transformers animated movie came out in 1986 let me know what you think
ME: I will hunt that down. I think Voltron is a hoot. (Just so you know, I looked and Carp is … YOU KNOW WHO! LOL! I love this guy. :D Thanks for the heads up. I have that and Godzilla on the play list. :D:D:D
leoness chapter 102 . Oct 6
good luck with the gremlins in your machinery!
ME: A funny story, Miss Kitty … I checked the breakers for the old fridge, they didn't work, got a new little one, cleaned the old one until it gleamed so I could send it away with less angst, checked the breakers one last time, the big fridge is now working and back on, the little one is sitting in the corner staring at me and I'm an idiot. :D
Technology hates me. :D:D:D
Ragemoose chapter 102 . Oct 6
also... just a side note for anyone reading the comments like i do... i'd love to make friends with some fellow readers! if anyone is interested, please let me know! (i think ff.n has a messaging feature? if not, you can shoot me an email at tourniquet at gmail dot com, and we can go from there!)
ME: AWESOME!
Ragemoose chapter 102 . Oct 6
Ahh, this is such a nice read! im so happy to have this chapter. on monday i had to put my greatly beloved snake, Prowl, to sleep; he had cancer and it was rapidly deteriorating his health. I loved that snake so much. six feet long, gentle as could be, about 15 years old though I only had him for six or seven of those. even though it's been about a week, and i've had him cremated and returned to me, it still hurts.
ME: I am so sorry, honey. Pets love us so much. I have the ashes of five dogs in my house and it makes me feel better. I hope you feel better, too. Remember, they're always around us if we just look and listen. HUGS!
Not to mention, my other snake, Lockdown, that I raised from the time he was about a month old, pulled a houdini the night before I took Prowl for his last vet visit. Effectively, I lost both my snakes in one weekend. Its left me in a low, low place but like always, this fic had helped me immensely. Its a comfortable haven for me whenever life gets rough, to the point that i frequently use it as a coping mechanism when my mental health tanks on me.
ME: HUGS! Have you found Lockdown? I remember a friend lost her turtle but found him six weeks later stuck in a corner. He kept trying to walk forward. I hope you find him, honey. I hug you tight!
I know I say it a lot, but thank you so much for the work you do for us, Cathy. I don't think I'll ever be able to say just how much this story means to me. :D
ME: I do this for the love of it. I am so happy to know you get as much from this as I do. When I have a crap day, I sit down and write the story. The bots keep me company when I'm bummed and to think it helps you makes my day. You are all my heroes, readers. Never underestimate how much I love you. HUGS!
Dark Mind and Saddened Soul chapter 102 . Oct 5
omg, yay, GO BANNER! I am so glad he is getting better. Is processor health going to chat to him? I figure after what happened that he would probably need someone to chat to. Or will the other titans help him? Probably Ratchet will help him as well, you know, other than the repairs. lol, didnt mind the wait as I was reading some of the previous stuff. Currently early into part 5. I am trying to track down when two little sparklings fell down a rather deep hole... hmm...
lol, thanks, Lisa
ME: Hi, Lisa Honey! I think he's going to need it. It might be interesting to see how he comes out. I've known people who came out of anesthesia in fighting mode. :D:D:D
I'm rewriting and editing this thing and will be re-posting them as I go. I remember Mimi and Orion falling down, then POW-POWING THE BAD ONE! LOL! Hugs, darling! :D:D:D