Merry Christmas!
Oh wait... I am a little late for that aren't I? Dang it, I guess it took me longer to write this chapter then I had thought... Oh well, the important thing is that This story is still going strong. If things stay the way I want them to then there shouldn't be to many chapters left. But I am often wrong. Anyway, I hope that everyone had an amazing holiday and that you all got everything that you wanted. I know I did.
Just because I feel like it I am going to share with you the best gifts that I got.
First I got War for Cybertron! I have been dying for this game and now its mine! Although I was a little upset with the ending overall I enjoyed it.
Second I got a box set of all the original Nightmare on Elm Street movies! Which includes Wes Craven's New Nightmare and Freddy Vs. Jason! I love this thing so much! I only wish that it came with the new Nightmare on Elm Street movie. I don't care what anyone says the new Nightmare was freaking awesome!
Well thoughs where the two that I am mainly excited for. Now that I don't have anything else to say I will leave you all to the new chapter. Enjoy.
The gray claws of the reanimated warlord gripped the cube tightly. His fire red optics where narrowed as he scanned over the unconscious figure suspended inside the glass and metal container. He could feel the raw power that was contained inside the boy, the power that was now his to control by means of the cube. His sneer grew as endless possibilities ran through his processor, the first of which was using his new life and power to finally destroy his brother and his retched Autobots.
"You have done well Soundwave." Megaton growled not taking his optics off the cube.
"Cubes construction proved no complications." Soundwave answered in his normal monotone.
"What about me lord Megatron?" Starscream asked stepping a little closer. "I was the one who captured the boy."
"Yes you did... and you were also the one who said that there was no possible way for a human to be the new vessel for the AllSpark." Megatron chuckled. "Had I not left Soundwave in command I would still be rusting at the bottom of the humans water body."
The Seeker shifted his optics away and moved back to his position near the wall. The act didn't fool Megatron, he knew that Starscream was already plotting something that would benefit himself. In truth Megatron was surprised that the Seeker had actually given the boy over to Soundwave instead of keeping him and his power for himself. But Megatron knew that for as cunning as Starscream was, Soundwave was a lot smarter then the Seeker. He more than likely had done something to ensure that Starscream would bring the boy back.
"Your orders Lord Megatron?" Soundwave asked cutting into the leaders thoughts.
The claws that gripped the cube scratched along its surface for a moment before Megatron turned his optics to Soundwave."The Autobots will undoubtedly know that we have taken the boy. That knowledge will cause great distress among there ranks."
"When do we strike at the Autobots?" Starscream asked eager to let out some of his anger.
Megatron chuckled. "Not just yet. Let them stew in uncertainty for a while. The fear of what we might do will be almost as bad as what will actually happen."
"And what do you have planned my lord?" The seeker asked his optics narrowed as he tried to get as much information as he could get.
"In time all will know." Megatron said not giving anything away. "Be gone Starscream."
The Seeker looked at his leader for a moment before turning and leaving the room, anger obvious in his walk.
"Soundwave..." Meagtron said calling the mech closer.
The silent mech stepped closer and bowed his head slightly. "Lord Megatron."
Megatron held up the cube with the human inside it. "I believe some upgrades need to be made to this, as well as to myself."
All throughout the base both the soldiers of NEST and the Autobots where on edge. It hadn't taken long for word of Sam running away to spread through the ranks. While no one other then Optimus and Ratchet knew the reason why he had left, everyone else had heard that the boy was gone. Many where worried that the Decepticons would track the AllSpark energy inside Sam and rush to capture him. A few of the soldiers and mechs tried to assure everyone that Ironhide would bring the boy back but that didn't keep everyone from panicking. Several of the soldiers had already raised the bases defenses, and the 'bots had doubled there patrols looking for any sign of Decepticon activity.
When Ironhide had returned he had instantly been crowded by the ones desperate to know if he had found Sam and brought him back. However the black mech didn't say a word to anyone, he never even changed from his truck form. Instead he forced his way through the crowd and made a 'B' line for Optimus's office. To say that the Prime was worried would be a massive understatement. The truth was that Optimus was going out of his processor with worry, fear and regret. To his credit the Prime never lost his composure. Like always he kept his voice calm and steady using his special skill of giving hope and confidence to the ones around him.
He made sure that Ironhide knew not to tell anyone that Sam had been captured by Starscream. He knew that both the NEST soldiers and the Autobots needed to hear this information from their leaders. So with that thought in mind, Optimus sent Ironhide out to find Will Lennox and to bring him to his office. He would tell the major so that he could inform the NEST soldiers while he himself told the Autobots. A soft buzz in the back of his processor told Optimus that someone was requesting entrance into his office. Filling his tanks with fresh air Optimus made sure that his facial plates didn't show any of the worry that he felt inside.
When the door to his office opened he saw Ironhide walk in holding a disgruntled Will in his hand.
"Optimus..." Will said sounding worried. "What is going on?"
Ironhide sat the man down on top of the Prime's desk then looked to his leader to see if he wanted him to stay or leave.
"Please remain here Ironhide." Optimus said. "I would like for you to tell Will what happened when you got to the Out Look."
"Wait..." Will said. "This is something to do with Sam isn't it?"
Optimus nodded his head. "I am afraid so."
Will sighed and ran his hand over his head. "The Decepticons?"
"Starscream." Ironhide answered in his gruff voice. "I arrived at the Out Look just as he took off. I saw Samuel in some kind of containment cube."
Will let his head fall onto his collar and shook it slightly. "This is not good."
"As you humans say; that is an understatement." Ironhide grunted.
"We need to figure out where the Decepticons took him." Will said ignoring the weapons specialist.
"It won't be that simple." Optimus said. "The Decepticons are masters of stealth and could have made their base anywhere on the planet."
"Knowing them they probably have several bases located in the most unlikely of places." Ironhide added.
"Can't we just scan for the AllSpark energy from Sam?" Will asked.
"We could try, but I doubt it would be of any use." Optimus answered sadly.
"The containment cube that Starscream had with him more then likely blocks the energy signature." Ironhide said. "Its just like the shield around the base which blocks our radiation and frequencies from being detected."
"Perfect." Will grunted scratching at his head.
"Our best course of action would be to double or even triple the amount of patrols." Optimus said.
"They should expand to cover more area as well." Ironhide added. "I doubt that the Decepticons would build there base anywhere near here."
"Wait..." Will interrupted. "Why wouldn't they think to build one around here? They have no idea that our base is here."
"True, but our base is little more than an Earth hour from the city where Samuel lives." Optimus said. "They will know that there will always be some Autobots watching the city in order to protect the boy and his parents."
Will nodded his head. He felt kind of dumb for not thinking of that on his own. "Ok... so we spread out and try to find them. I can have the NEST soldiers go through cities and other areas. Ratchet has been working on less conspicuous devices that can scan for energy signatures."
"Agreed." Optimus said nodding his head. "I will inform him to make it his top priority."
"What else should we do?" Ironhide asked fingering one of his cannons.
"I am afraid that there is not much more that we can do." Optimus said. "But I am sure that we won't have to wait long to find out what the Decepticons have planned. Without Megatron leading them there is a power struggle among there ranks."
"No doubt Starscream will be eager to prove that he should lead." Ironhide said.
"Not to bring things down even more." Will started. "But since Sam is basically the AllSpark and the Decepticons have Sam, what is to stop the Decepticons from using the power inside him to bring Megatron back?"
Optimus and Ironhide shared glances with each other before looking back down at Will.
"I mean, Ratchet told me a while ago that once Sam gained full control of his power that you all hoped that he could not only bring new life to your race but maybe he could bring Jazz and a few others back." Will continued.
"But that is just a theory." Ironhide said looking at Optimus. "Just wishful thinking... isn't it?"
Optimus shuttered his optics and shook his head. "It seems that things are much more dangerous then we thought."
A very low moan managed to find its way from Sam's throat. His entire body hurt. He felt beaten and broken and more than half of his body felt as if it was on fire. Parting his eyes a bit all he could manage to see was one large gray blur. He tried to listen to what was going on around him but no sound registered in his brain. He wasn't sure if he was just too out of it to hear or if he even could hear at all. A burning pain raced through his body from both his arms and legs. His breathing got sharp and he managed to work out the fact that he was still suspended in mid air. Whatever had forced its way through his arms and legs was still invading his body. With every slight movement he could feel the hot rods of metal grinding against his bones. He wanted to scream but his voice wasn't working any more. Each time he swallowed it was like drinking liquid metal.
He was sure that he could feel blood sliding down his throat which only made him swallow more. Blinking his eyes a few times he managed to clear them a little of the fog that covered them. His vision wasn't clear but he could make out some things. He could see that he was still in the cube that Starscream had put him in, and as far as he knew there was only one being in the room with him. Squinting his eyes he realized that the being that was there was the big Decepticon that had the tentacles. At the moment the 'Con's back was to Sam. He seemed to be working on something but Sam couldn't see what it was. Desperate he tried to draw on his power. Reaching deep inside himself he found the ball of pulsing light and tried to draw it to the surface. But before it could move at all it began to shrink back and what little strength Sam had left him as the power was instantly sucked away.
He quickly let go of the power and was relieved when the draining stopped. Letting his head hang low he breathed heavily through his mouth. The smell of burning skin reached his nose and he let out a small whimper as another section of metal burned away some more of his body. Gritting his teeth, he tried to ride through the pain without making any noise. When the pain finally stopped Sam let his mouth hang open so he could pull in as much air as he could. Even then it still felt like his lungs weren't getting enough oxygen. They burned on every inhale and went numb on every exhale.
Looking through his blurry eyes, Sam was just able to see that the Decepticon who was in the room with him seemed to be finished with what ever he had been doing. He could feel the vibrations from the 'Con's massive steps as they shook the cube. Sam tried to shake his head and tell the monster to get away from him, but he was far to weak to do more then roll his head. Another hard vibration ran through the cube as the tentacles began to wrap around it again. Sam tried his hardest to yell but nothing came out but a pitiful whine. It wasn't until he was face to face with the Decepticon that he noticed that he was speaking. Sam watched the 'Con's metallic face plates move as it spoke but nothing it was saying registered in his mind.
"Oh god!" Sam thought. "I'm deaf!"
Sam continued to watch the mech as it turned back around and started walking back to where it had been before. It wasn't until the Decepticon turned the cube around that Sam could finally see what he had been working on. Laying on a gigantic berth was the reanimated Megatron. His chest plates where open showing his spark which pulsed strongly inside his spark chamber. Sam saw Megatron's optics burn with anger as they looked at him. He felt as if his very soul was burning from the heated gaze. The Decepticon that was holding him stopped his progression and moved Sam forward so that the cube he was held in was hanging directly over the warlords spark. The two Decepticon's exchanged words, none of which Sam could hear. Finally Megatron nodded his head and Sam watched in horror as the cube he was in began to get lowered down.
Lower and lower the cube sank until the very bottom of it reached the opening of the spark chamber. Now that he was so close to it, Sam could see that the armor on Megatron's chest was a lot thicker than it had looked the last time he had seen the mech. Sam spared a glance down and saw the spark pulsing rapidly under him, it seemed to be trying to reach him. His eyes snapped away from the glowing ball of energy as a massive jerk rocked the cube. Looking around as quick as he could, Sam saw several thick cables and wires starting to extend from Megatron's chest. The instant they touched the walls of the cube they seemed to melt into the glass and metal. Only small lines of light marked the areas where they penetrated the cube.
Several of the wires forced there way into the cube and began to snake there way over the restraints that held him. The closer they got the more Sam tried to struggle. When the first one reached his right arm Sam knew what was about to happen. Even so nothing could prepare him for the pain. As that first wire forced its way through his skin Sam jerked his head back with his mouth wide open. His silent scream forcing what little air he had in his lungs out. He could feel blood running down his arm, but what was worse was the fact that he could feel the wire as it moved inside his body. The worst pain of all came as the wire began to wrap around his bone ripping the muscle from it natural spot.
Before the first wire even stopped moving another wire forced its way into his left leg. The pain from the second wire was worse than the first. Less than a second after the second wire had entered his body, a third forced its way in. Soon Sam's entire body felt like it was melting as dozens of wires forced there way into his body. The only parts of his body that had been left alone where the spots where metal had already taken root.
Finally after what felt like an eternity. The cables and cords stopped moving and settled. With little strength left in him, Sam managed to lift his head up just in time to watch the thick metal plates of Megatron's chest close up around the cube. Darkness engulfed Sam's vision. The only source of light was the glow of Megatron's spark, but it did little to drive away the darkness around Sam. As darkness began to creep into his eyes, Sam finally managed to find a small portion of his voice. Just enough to let out a loud terror filled scream that echoed in the cold metal darkness.
Gods you must all hate me huh? It seems like every chapter I write for every story always ends with a cliffhanger. I don't know why that is... maybe I like to torture you ^_^
Anyway, I hope that you all enjoyed the chapter, I had a lot of fun writing it.
Please review and let me know what you think. Until next time.