Chapter 15: Fight for the Core
Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, Optimus, and Bumblebee drive to the entrance of the core but they see Decepticon guards but Bumblebee blasts them.
"There. Now let's hurry to the core." Bumblebee said.
"Race ya there!" Ken said.
"What's the point? You don't even know where it is." Kazooie said.
"Who asked ya, Birdbrain?" Ken asked.
"Will you two shut up?!" Carmelita demanded.
"Guys, focus! We need to hurry and..." Bumblebee cuts himself off as he accidentally hits a switch sounding sounding an alarm and the entrance closes.
"No. The Decepticons are locking down." Espio said.
"Sorry about that, Optimus." Bumblebee said.
"Do not worry, Bumblebee. Let's focus on our mission." Optimus said.
Later on the group blast through the door and ram through the debris and they all transform from their vehicle forms.
"Now THAT'S what I call an entrance." Knuckles said.
"Do you think we should have dialed it down a bit?" Cream asked.
"It had to be done, Cream." Bumblebee said.
"Good work, everyone. Now let's find Omega Supreme." Optimus said.
The group make their way to a viewing platform and they see what looks like a giant Autobot being blasted by Dark Energon.
"Omega Supreme...what have they done to you...?" Optimus asked horrified.
"Th-That's terrible. Th-They're torturing him..." Noel said.
"Poor guy..." Banjo said.
"Okay. It's official. Those Decepticons are complete bastards." Ken said.
"Mister Ken!" Cream berated.
"Ratchet, this is Optimus. We've located Omega Supreme. Can you access the terminal here remotely and find a way to free him?" Optimus asked.
"Negative, Optimus. The system's too well protected to hack. If you can find way to weaken their power grid, though, I might be able to get in." Ratchet said.
"It shall be done. Let's go." Optimus said.
The group make their way into an area and they see power cells.
"Those must be the power cells." Carmelita said.
"Yes. Autobots, blast them all." Optimus said.
"Roger that!" Bumblebee said as he starts shooting at the power cells.
"Leave some for me!" Ken said.
The group attack and then destroy the power cells and just then they hear the facility locking down.
"I'm in. Hmm...the whole facility seems to be in lock down mode. It's like they knew you were there." Ratchet said.
"That was my fault." Bumblebee said.
"I'll patch up a holomap ." Ratchet said as the holomap appears. "There. The first thing you need to do is hack the main security console. It will cancel the lock down." Ratchet said.
"Th-That's a very good plan." Noel said.
Just then the door opens and Decepticons appear and attack the group.
"Decepticon trash." Carmelita said.
"Let's kick some metal butt!" Ken said.
The Decepticons attack the group but Optimus and Bumblebee shoot at some Decepticons while Noel slashes with her Keyblade and then uses Spin Slash while Grace uses Bite while Ken unleashes magic music waves and then casts Fire while Knuckles triple punches and then delivers an uppercut while Espio throws three shurikens while Cream uses Omochao Bomb while Carmelita shoots four electric shots from her shock pistol while Banjo has Kazooie charge and the group defeat the Decepticons.
"We cannot waste more time here." Espio said.
"Espio is right. Let's hurry and try to save Omega Supreme." Optimus said.
The group hurry and they later arrive at a control center and Optimus accesses the control panel.
"W-Wow. Look at all of that hardware. It must have taken all of this to keep Omega Supreme locked up." Noel said.
"Well, Omega is one of the most toughest Autobits alive. You bet it takes this much." Bumblebee said.
"There should be two consoles to Omega's restraints. You'll have to deactivate them both to free him." Ratchet said.
"Roger that, Ratchet." Optimus said.
The group split up to find the consoles and Noel finds one of the consoles and activates it and Omega Supreme's left arm restraint is released.
"Alert! Omega restraint is offline." An alarm sounded.
"Good work. Just one more." Optimus said as he activates the other console and Omega Supreme's right arm restraint is now released.
"We did it." Bumblebee said.
"Alert! Alert! Omega's restraints are now offline! Prisoner designated as Omega Supreme is now unsecured." The alarm sounded.
"Status: Liberated." The Autobot named Omega Supreme said.
The group go down and meet Omega Supreme.
"W-Wow. He's h-huge..." Noel said.
"Holy crap! I want him to join us!" Ken said.
"He won't take orders from you." Kazooie said.
"New leader: Optimus Prime. Identified. Omega Supreme: Grateful." Omega Supreme said.
"We're glad you're free, Omega Supreme, but we need you to open the Omega Gate." Optimus said.
"Systems: Weak. Repairs: Required." Omega Supreme said.
"Ratchet. I need you here. Double time." Optimus said.
"Roger. I'm on my way." Ratchet said.
Later on Ratchet arrives.
"I'm here!" Ratchet said as he shoots a healing beam at Omega Supreme. "Keep me covered while I patch him up." Ratchet said.
While Ratchet is healing Omega Supreme he starts accessing the gate to the core to open.
"Omega Gate Sequence: Initiating." Omega Supreme said.
Just then Heartless robots and Spider Black Xetis appear and attack the group.
"The Heartless and the Black Xetis!" Noel said taking out her Keyblade.
"Damn them for bein' here!" Ken said.
"Keep those things off me!" Ratchet said.
The Robot Heartless shoot at the group while the Spider Black Xetis shoot webs to trap the group but Optimus slashes with his axe while Bumblebee shoots at them while Noel slashes with her Keyblade and then casts Fire while Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Thunder but the Robot Heartless continue to shoot lasers at the group while the Spider Black Xetis attack with their venom but Grace tail whips while Carmelita spin kicks while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs but the Spider Black Xetis attack with their legs while the Robot Heartless fire missiles but Knuckles delivers a drill punch while Espio uses Leaf Swirl while Cream sends Cheese to attack but the Spider Black Xetis shoot more webs at the group while the Robot Heartless keep shooting lasers but Noel uses Edge Slash and then triple slashes with her Keyblade followed by a swing slash and the group defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless.
"Did we win?" Bumblebee asked.
"No way in hell. They never make it easy for us." Ken said.
"Ken is right. Gear up and reload in case they come back." Optimus said.
"Omega Gate Sequence: Twenty-five percent complete." Omega Supreme said.
"I've restored his vital systems. Keep up the support." Ratchet said.
Just then more Spider Black Xetis and Robot Heartless appear and attack the group but Noel slashes with her Keyblade and then uses Spin Slash while Optimus slashes with his axe but the Robot Heartless shoot lasers at the group while the Spider Black Xetis attack with venom but Bumblebee shoots at them while Ken bashes with his guitar and then throws magic music bombs but the Spider Black Xetis shoot webs to trap the group but Cream and Cheese spin together to strike while Banjo and Kazooie roll to attack but the Robot Heartless fire grenades at the group but Knuckles double punches and then delivers a headbutt while Carmelita fires five electric shocks from her shock pistol but the Spider Black Xetis attack with their legs while the Robot Heartless fire their lasers at the group but Espio slashes with his shuriken and then delivers a ninja kick while Grace uses Tackle but the Spider Black Xetis attack with venom while Robot Heartless shoot lasers but Noel casts Thunder and the group defeat the Black Xetis and the Heartless.
"Omega Gate Sequence: Seventy-five percent complete." Omega Supreme said.
"Ratchet, we can't keep this up forever. What's your status?" Optimus asked.
"I have Omega's prime capacitor's restored, but I still need more time." Ratchet said.
More Black Xetis appear and attack the group but Noel slashes with her Keyblade and defeats them.
"Omega Gate Sequence: Complete. Core Entrance: Available." Omega Supreme said as the entrance to the core begins to open.
Just then a large Deceptico tank comes out of the entrance and start shooting at the group.
"You gotta be kidding me!" Knuckles said.
"He's huge." Banjo said.
"He doesn't look strong in the back. Get him from behind!" Bumblebee said.
"Autobots, Omega is nearly battle ready. Hold that Decepticon tank a little." Ratchet said.
The Decepticon tank shoots at the group but they dodge and Bumblebee and Optimus shoot at the rear of the tank while Noel strikes with her Keyblade at the rear and the Decepticon tank transforms.
"Almost there! I just need a little more time!" Ratchet said.
The Decepticon shoots blast beams at the group who dodge out of the way and Optimus slashes one of the Decepticon's arms off with his axe while Noel slashes at the other arm with her Keyblade while Bumblebee shoots from his blaster while Carmelita shoots electric shocks from her shock pistol while Ken casts Fire but the Decepticon fires another blast beam at the group but Cream sends Cheese to attack while Grace uses Bite while Banjo has Kazooie triple peck while Knuckles delivers an uppercut while Espio throws four shurikens.
"It's done." Ratchet said.
Omega Supreme activates his right arm's gravi ray and then sucks the Decepticon.
"Omega: Free. Omega: Smash!" Omega Supreme said as he rips the large Decepticon in half.
"Optimus, I'll need to complete Omega's repairs at headquarters." Ratchet said.
"Thanks, Ratchet. We'll continue without you." Optimus said as he and the others transform and drive into the Omega Gate. "Autobots, keep your optics sharp. The High Council warned me about the corruptive properties of Dark Energon. The farther we go, the more dangerous and corrupted Cybertron will appear." Optimus said as they arrive at a strange area.
Just then the group see what look like slugs destroying Dark Energon crystals.
"Wh-What is that?" Noel asked.
"They look like slugs! That's freakin' disgustin'!" Ken said.
"Are they enemies as well, Optimus?" Espio asked.
"They are a part of Cybertron's defenses. They will eat away at the Dark Energon." Optimus said.
"Optimus, the corruption sealed us in. We're stuck now." Bumblebee said looking at the crystals.
"Let me try." Optimus said as he uses his axe to chop through the crystals and they continue.
"Hmmm..." Espio said.
"What's wrong, Espio?" Banjo asked.
"I'm not sure, but we must be prepared for anything. I think something is coming." Espio said.
As the group continue they enter a large area and just then large Dark Energon crystals block their path.
"Great. We're stuck AND still stuck! This thing's even tough for me to punch through." Knuckles said.
"My axe can't cut through this much corruption, but now we have company." Optimus said as Decepticons appear and attack.
The Decepticons shoot at the group but Optimus and Bumblebee shoot back with their blasters while Noel performs a dash slash and then triple slashes with her Keyblade followed by Edge Slash while Ken unleashes magic music waves while Grace tail whips while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs while Carmelita shoots four electric shots from her shock pistol while Espio throws shurikens while Cream sends Cheese to attack while Knuckles triple punches and they defeat the Decepticons.
Just then a growl is heard.
"Am I the only one who heard that?" Kazooie asked.
"No. I heard that too." Cream said.
Just then a giant slug breaks through a large Dark Energon crystal.
"Crap! It's one of those slugs!" Ken said.
"Easy now, Ken. The slugs will see us as allies." Optimus said.
"Let's keep moving." Banjo said.
The group continue through but then they stop at a dead end.
"Dammit! Another freakin' dead end!" Ken said.
"Now what?" Knuckles asked.
Just then they hear another growl.
"Eevee..." Grace said.
"It's that sound again..." Carmelita said and just then three more slugs break through the walls.
"And it's them again..." Banjo said.
"Look at their backs. Those look like turrets." Bumblebee said looking at the large turrets.
"I think they want us to ride them." Optimus said.
"How can you tell?" Noel asked.
"They can sense we're here to help." Optimus answered as he mounts on a slug.
The group does the same and they ride on the slugs to enter the Decepticon base and they use the slugs' turrets to blast at the Decepticons in their way.
"Is Megatron in here?" Carmelita asked.
"That's a possibility. It would make sense that he would want the core for himself. It's his most valuable asset." Optimus said.
The slugs enter an area but then they stop in their tracks.
"What's going on?" Cream asked.
"Something's got the slugs scared stiff." Kazooie said.
"Optimus, you think something's not right?" Noel asked.
"Autobots, get ready for anything." Optimus said and something that looks like a shadow figure passes through.
"Uh, did you see that?" Bumblebee asked.
"How could we have NOT see that?" Ken asked.
The shadow figure draws itself closer and it's revealed to be the boy that the group encountered back at Megatron's prison in Kaon.
"Oh, it's just that brat again." Knuckles said.
"Hello, losers. What are you doing in the core of Cybertron?" The boy asked.
"We're trying to find the source of the disturbance of the core and stop it from infecting it." Cream answered.
"Oh, really? Sorry, but I can't let you do that. I need the core infected with Dark Energon so that I can see to Cybertron being destroyed." The boy said.
"No way in hell we're letting you do that!" Ken said.
"Oh, yeah? Let's see what my Black Xeti friend thinks about that." The boy said as something appears behind him and it's a Black Xeti that looks like a humongous frog.
"A Black Xeti!" Noel said and the slugs try to move fast.
"I don't think so! FIRE!" The boy commanded as the frog Black Xeti delivers a huge acid shot at the ground the group are on and it melts underneath them.
"Optimus! The ground's collapsing!" Bumblebee said as the group fall into the depth.
"Hahahahahahahaha! What a bunch of losers! Fearmongers, one! Losers, ZERO! Come, my Black Xeti minion! We've got a world to destroy!" The boy said as he leaves and his frog Black Xeti follows him.
Noel, Grace, and Optimus wake up in an area but they don't see Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Carmelita, and Bumblebee.
"Where are the others?" Noel asked.
"Autobots, report you positions." Optimus said.
"This is Bumblebee. Ken and Banjo and Kazooie are with me." Bumblebee said.
"This is Carmelita. Espio, Knuckles, and Cream and Cheese are with me. I don't see any of you." Carmelita said.
"I hope they're okay..." Noel said.
"Eevee." Grace said in agreement.
"We need to regroup. Move forward and stay in contact. Let's go, Noel." Optimus said.
"Right." Noel said.
Noel, Grace, and Optimus start moving until they see Carmelita, Espio, Cream and Cheese, and Knuckles below them.
"There you all are." Noel said.
"Optimus, Noel, there are release gates blocking our way." Carmelita said.
"Hold on. I see a switch that might help." Optimus said pushing a switch opening the gates below.
"It worked." Knuckles said as they continue on.
"Carmelita, Noel, Grace, and I are blocked by a flood gate." Optimus said.
"Hold on. I think I see a switch that can help." Carmelita said.
"Optimus, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, and I are encountered by a squad of Decepticons. We'll take care of them and then find you guys." Bumblebee said.
"We should hurry and find them before they get hurt." Carmelita said as she pushes a switch releasing the gate allowing Noel, Grace, and Optimus to meet with Carmelita, Espio, Cream and Cheese, and Knuckles.
"Now let's find Bumblebee, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie." Noel said.
They make their way to the next area and they find Bumblebee, Ken, and Banjo and Kazooie.
"Are you all okay?" Cream asked.
"Yeah. Sorry for makin' you guys worry." Ken said.
"We can see you guys, but we can't seem to reach you." Banjo said.
"Then we'll find another way around." Optimus said.
The group keep moving until they come across a large Energon pool.
"Bumblebee, we've come across an Energon pool, but we have no way to get across." Optimus said.
"Hang on, Optimus. I'm at the control panel for that area." Bumblebee said as he activates the console making a bridge.
"Thanks, Bumblebee. We can cross now." Optimus said.
"Hang on. We're on our way to get to you." Carmelita said.
"I guess we'll stay put until you find us." Kazooie said.
The group later reunite and then make there way to an elevator and it takes them to the core.
"Optimus, are you okay?" Noel asked.
"These are sacred grounds, Noel. The core provides Energon and life to all of Cybertron. It pains me to see it defiled this way." Optimus said.
Later on the group arrive at the entrance to the core.
"There's no telling what we'll find in there." Espio said.
"Indeed. Be ready for anything." Optimus said.
"By the way, Optimus, I'm glad to see you have stepped up and become the leader you meant to be." Carmelita said.
"Yeah, Optimus. What the hell took so long?" Ken asked.
"There will a story for that later." Optimus said.
The group enters the room where they see a large purple sphere with Dark Energon crystals on it.
"Oh, my...I can feel the raw energy from here..." Noel said.
"It's disgusting to see Dark Energon everywhere." Knuckles said.
"There's no more time to waste. We must destroy this corruption and..." Optimus was cut off.
"You will do NO such thing, you worthless pile of trash!" A voice said and it's the boy again and at his side is his frog Black Xeti and they appear in front of them.
"You again!" Ken said.
"This is our moment! Cybertron must die...NOW!" The boy said as he commands his frog Black Xeti to attach itself to the core.
"It's feeding off the core's Dark Energon!" Espio said.
"Autobots, destroy it!" Optimus said.
"I think not! Destroy them all and then destroy Cybertron!" The boy commanded and the frog Black Xeti attacks the group.
The Black Xeti known as Croaker sticks its tongue at the group who dodge but the tongue has deadly acid and trues to touch the group with it but the group avoid the acidic tongue and Optimus and Bumblebee shoot at Croaker who fires acid shots at the group who avoid the acid shots and Noel triple slashes at Croaker with her Keyblade while Ken bashes with his guitar and then unleashes magic music waves but Croaker lashes with its tongue again at the group who dodge and Carmelita shoots five electric shots from her shock pistol while Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs but Croaker shoots acid shots at the group again but Grace uses Tackle to strike at Croaker who delivers huge croak and sends Grace back but Noel grabs Grace and Knuckles delivers a drill punch at Croaker striking it but Croaker spits acid at Knuckles who dodges and Espio throws five shurikens at Croaker while Cream uses Omochao Bomb and it explodes on Crokaer but Croaker fires three acid shots at the group again but they dodge and Optimus slashes with his axe but Croaker delivers a huge croak to send Optimus back but Noel casts Blizzard on Croaker and then aerial slashes with her Keyblade followed by an aerial spin slash but Croaker lashes with its acidic tongue to get the group but they avoid the acidic tongue.
"We should watch out for that tongue." Noel said.
"I'll say. Not only is it nasty, but it's also acidic." Carmleita said.
Croaker lashes with its tongue again and then shoots acid shots at the group but they avoid the acid shots but Bumblebee shoots at Croaker who unleashes another huge croak and sends Bumblebee back but Optimus charges at slashes with his axe at Croaker who unleashes a stream of acid to get Optimus who dodges and delivers an axe swipe while Carmelita delivers a pistol swipe to strike at Croaker but Croaker whips with its acidic tongue again but Espio uses Leaf Swirl while Banjo has Kazooie charge but Croaker fires acid shots at the group but Grace charges and then tail whips to strike but Croaker retaliates with a tongue whip but Grace dodges and Cream and Cheese spin together to strike while Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Thunder but Croaker fires a giant acid shot at the group who dodge and Knuckles delivers a headbutt to strike at Croaker who fires four acid shots at Knuckles who dodges but Croaker delivers another huge croak but uses it to try and stun the group but Noel slide dashes and then slashes with her Keyblade followed by Edge Slash but Croaker spits acid at Noel who dodges and slashes with her Keyblade again but Croaker lashes with its acidic tongue but Noel dodges but after Croaker lashes its acidic tongue it leaves a trail of Dark Energon crystals.
"Watch out for the crystals!" Knuckles said.
"I'll blast our way through them!" Bumblebee said as he shoots and destroys the Dark Energon crystals and then tries to shoot at Croaker.
"I don't think so. Defend yourself!" The boy said as Croaker creates an acidic force field making the shots useless.
"Not good. Now my shots are useless!" Bumblebee said.
"It's being surrounded by that acid shield. We have to get rid of it." Carmelita said.
"But how can we do that?" Cream asked.
Croaker then starts to leave its acidic force field and starts drawing energy with its mouth.
"It's drawing power from Cybertron's core! Autobots, open fire!" Optimus said.
Optimus and Bumblebee shoot at Croaker's mouth but Croaker lashes with its tongue and then unleashes another trail of Dark Energon crystals but the group avoid the crystals and attack but Croaker creates another acidic force field and then begins drawing energy from the core again but Banjo has Kazooie shoot eggs while Carmelita shoots five shots from her shock pistol but Croaker shoots a stream of acid at the group who dodge but Croaker shoots four acid shots and then draws energy from the core again but Espio throws four shurikens while Cream throws an Omochao Bomb but Croaker lashes with its acidic tongue at the group but Grace finds a rock and then kicks it at Croaker's mouth while Knuckles punches another rock at Croaker's mouth but Croaker shoots another giant acid shot at the group and then draws energy from the core again but Ken shoots magic music notes and then casts Fire getting Croaker who creates another acidic force field and shoots another stream of acid at the group who dodge out of the way and Croaker continues to draw energy from the core again but Noel casts Blizzard at Croaker's mouth but Croaker lashes its tongue while unleashing more Dark Energon crystals but the group avoid the crystals and Optimus fires shots from his blaster at Croaker while Noel casts Thunder and strikes at Croaker getting it.
"Give it everything you've got, Autobots!" Optimus said.
"What are you DOING?! Do NOT fail me! Kill 'em, kill 'em, KILL 'EM!" The boy commanded while jumping up and down like a spoiled brat.
Croaker fires three giant acid shots at the group who dodge but Croaker lashes with its acidic tongue and unleashes Dark Energon crystals but the group dodge the Dark Energon crystals but Croaker creates another acidic force field and starts drawing energy from the core but Optimus and Bumblebee shoot from their blasters to strike at Croaker's mouth again but Croaker unleashes a stream of acid at Optimus and Bumblebee who dodge and Croaker continues to draw energy from the core again but Knuckles picks up another rock and throws it at Croaker while Espio throws three shurikens and they get Croaker but Croaker fires five acid shots at the group who dodge but Croaker fires another stream of acid but the group dodge again and Croaker draws energy again from the core but Grace kicks another rock at Croaker while Cream throws another Omochao Bomb but Croaker lashes with its acidic tongue again and then draws energy but Carmelita fires electric shots from her shock pistol and gets Croaker while Banjo has Kazooie shoot more eggs but Croaker slams its acidic tongue and then unleashes more Dark Energon crystals but the group dodge and Croaker keeps drawing energy from the core but Ken throws magic music bombs while Noel casts Blizzard to strike but Croaker fires another acid stream but Noel casts Fire into Croaker's mouth and it causes it to be stunned due to the burn in its mouth allowing Bumblebee to shoot from his blaster while Optimus slashes with his axe while Knuckles triple punches and then drill punches while Cream sends Cheese to attack while Espio delivers ninja kicks while Grace uses Tackle while Banjo has Kazooie charge while Ken bashes his guitar while Noel triple slashes with her Keyblade and then uses Spin Slash and the group finish off Croaker who disappears into dark mist while being destroyed.
"We did it..." Noel said.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, NO!" The boy yelled while jumping up and down like a spoiled brat again. "I'll remember this, losers! You haven't seen the last of me!" The boy yelled as he runs off.
"What a brat." Ken said.
"Good work, Autobots." Optimus said as he walks over to the core that's now emitting a bright white light. "The core...is now free from the dark influence of Dark Energon. No one, not even Megatron will have their hands on it." Optimus said.
"Does that mean Cybertron is safe now?" Banjo asked.
"We may still be at war with the Decepticons, but we will do our best to defend Cybertron from them." Optimus said.
"That's great. Just as long as we protected your home." Noel said and just then Noel sees the core releasing something and it's what looks like a Keyhole.
"Noel..." Espio stops talking.
"I know." Noel said as she uses her Keyblade to shoot another beam at the Keyhole locking it and Cybertron is now safe from the darkness.
"What happened?" Bumblebee asked.
"Your home is now more safe. Even though you'll still be fighting the Decepticons, you're still fighting to protect what matters." Noel said.
"Yes. Let's go back home. Everyone is waiting." Optimus said as he transforms and drives out and others do the same.
Meanwhile somewhere in Iacon the boy is walking around the city while furious.
"That stupid Keyblade wielding girl! She has to show up and screw up EVERYTHING! I wanted this world to DIE!" The boy yelled and just then a projection of the azure and black armored knight appears before the boy.
"Porky, explain your status." The azure and black armored knight said.
"Well, Master. The core of Cybertron was about to be completely infected, but that Keyblade wielding girl and her meddling friends along with the Autobots interfered." The boy named Porky informed.
"So you have failed to destroy this world." The azure and black armored knight said.
"Wait! Cybertron may not be destroyed, but because I gained Megatron's trust, I got this." Porky said showing the purple heart shaped crystal.
"Ahhh, yes. Another Heart Crystal. Well done, Porky. Perhaps you are proven of worth after all. But be forewarned; fail me, and I shall have you sent to your doom and I shall devour your soul and heart!" The azure and black armored knight said.
"Yes, Master. I'll return with the Heart Crystal shortly." Porky said as the projection disappears. "And while I'm at it, I'll have a little fun casuin' trouble for the Key witch! Hehehehehehehehehe!" Porky said as he disappears in a dark portal.
Back at Iacon the group make their way back to the High Council.
"Let us inform the High Council of our success to secure the core." Optimus said and then turns to the group. "And I'll see if I can have them promote you as part of my fighting force for your bravery and courage." Optimus said.
"That's really nice, Optimus, but...I'm afraid I'll have to refuse. My friends and I have our own journey to go to and we have to leave." Noel said.
"I see. Very well. I shall respect your decision, Noel." Optimus said.
"That's too bad. We could use you guys to help out with the rest of the fighting, but you guys gotta do what you gotta do, right?" Bumblebee said.
"What about you, Carmelita? Do you wish to remain in Cybertron and fight alongside me to ensure peace for Cybertron?" Optimus offered.
"Optimus, it was an excellent pleasure to fight by your side and help you stop the Decepticons and protect Cybertron, but I'm afraid I also must refuse. You see, I still have to hunt down a notorious criminal and bring him to justice. I cannot remain here." Carmelita said.
"Very well, Carmelita. You have fought bravely as well to protect Cybertron from evil. I wish you the best of luck on your own mission." Optimus said.
"Um, Optimus, even if we leave, can we come back and visit sometime?" Noel asked.
"Of course, Noel. You and your friends are welcome to Cybertron anytime for your valor." Optimus said.
"Thank you." Noel said.
"Looks like we're gonna miss ya guys." Ken said.
"Yes. Good luck, Noel." Optimus said.
"And remember..." Bumblebee stops talking.
"Till all are one." Optimus and Bumblebee said.
"Let's go, Bumblebee." Optimus said as he transforms and drives off.
"Take care, guys." Bumblebee said as he transforms and drives.
"Ya know, I think I'm gonna miss bein' this way." Ken said.
"Yeah. Me too." Knuckles said.
"Why's that?" Banjo asked.
"Ya gotta admit transformin' into a vehicle is pretty awesome." Ken said.
"Yes. It is unique, but now we must depart from here." Espio said.
"Um, Carmelita, you said you're hunting down someone. A criminal? Who is it?" Noel asked.
"His name is Sly Cooper. He's nothing more than a notorious thief. He and his little pals in his Cooper Gang have escaped from me before I wound up here. I'm going to bring him to justice, no matter what." Carmelita explained.
"Do you want to come with us and we can help you find this Sly Cooper." Noel said.
"You'd do that?" Carmelita asked
"Yes. I'm searching for someone too. Not to bring to justice. It's someone I care about." Noel said.
"You seem kind enough to offer such a thing, Noel. Okay then. I'll come along to help you find who you're looking for." Carmelita said.
"And I'll try to help you find who you're looking for." Noel said.
"So, we off?" Knuckles asked.
"Yes. Let's go." Noel said as she uses her Keyblade to create another light portal.
"How did...?" Carmelita stops talking.
"Trust me, you'll get used it during this adventure." Kazooie said.
"Let's get going." Noel said as she goes into the light portal and Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, and Carmelita enter the light portal and they leave Cybertron.
Another chapter over and that concludes Noel's time in Cybertron! What did you guys think of that? Did you like it? Let me know. I'm REALLY enjoying writing this story! I'll have more fun writing another chapter too. Again, I got nothing else to say so, next time, Noel, Ken, Banjo and Kazooie, Grace, Espio, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, and Carmelita arrive at a new world and they meet a boy who is studying a mysterious blade. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Take care, goodbye for now, don't forget to favorite, follow, and review. See you next time!