Quick Notes: This chapter will have involvement with the Decepticons (on the Moon). I've added in an Archeologist named Daren Sovern. He, of course, is fictional. Also characters of G1 have been entered and more to come. They look the same as they did in G1. Too bad though I couldn't bring out G1 Wheeljack or Blurr but got to work with what has never been shown.
Stolen
The next day, was going to be routine for Alexis. She was going to train more but with a twist. Scavenger was going to train her five hours like he did the day the before but through the day. Hotshot was going to do the same as well. Training with Starscream was going to be after dark.
Before training was to begin, Alexis had her energon and then went below to see what this lake looked like. When she got down there, she noticed that it was lighter than before. In one of the tunnels she noticed it was dimly lit. She went down the tunnel, figuring that was where the lake was. As she went further down, she noticed the sound of a waterfall.
Upon entering the room, she saw Optimus and Red Alert busy at working at something. With their back turned she couldn't figure out what they were doing. All she could tell was that they were putting something into the wall.
Deciding to let them be for now, she looked over at the waterfall. A slight gasp escaped her lips. Never in her life had she seen an underground waterfall flow into a lake. The waterfall looked to be quite large. Too large for her to guess how high up it went.
She didn't notice that she was no longer oblivious to the two Autobots. Red Alert walked up behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She jumped and screamed from the contact. Red Alert quickly jumped back in surprise.
She turned to Red Alert. "You scared me."
"Sorry," he apologized. "I didn't think you'd jump."
"What brings you down here?" Optimus asked.
"Wanted to see the lake. What are you two doing?"
"Well as you know, today a shuttle will be arriving with three Autobots and Optimus thought it would be advisable to have lighting down here for you when you are human. It's too dark down here for human eyes," Red Alert explained.
"Yeah I know. I've been down here a few times and I couldn't see a thing, not even my hand. But with optics, I can see pretty good."
"Maybe you could help with something," Optimus said. "I have been wondering how the water would be able to flow down here."
"About fifty years ago, an Archeologist, Daren Sovern, discovered the ship. But no one believed him when he said there was a ship buried under the mountain. I didn't realize until now that it was right here that he was talking about.
"When he discovered the ship, he found the hatchway that led down here and did some study on this. He found the lake and discovered that a meteor had slammed into the Earth about four million years ago. And from the look of this area I'd say it was before the Mini-Cons arrived."
"That would make sense. A hole in the ground right below the ship," Red Alert said.
"There is a journal of his whole experience down here. In it he said that there was a waterfall that ran into a lake. And that he climbed up the side of the waterfall to find out where the water was coming from. When he found the exit to the tunnel, which would be above, he had miners come in and blast the tunnel larger so there could be an investigation."
"In this journal does it say the possibility of how the waterfall was formed?" Optimus asked.
"Yeah. When the ship crashed, the heat from the ship melted rock. Daren said the meteor did the same thing. He also said that when the meteor crashed, it hit a source of hard metal that spanned over a vast valley. But something happened that the meteor broke the metal and the two together created a crater."
"So we're standing what use to be a valley," Red Alert said. "Fascinating. How was the meteor destroyed?"
"Not really sure. There are a few theories of it though. Either from the Earth shifted, which was about two thousand years ago, when Atlantis sunk to the bottom of the ocean or when the meteor and metal created the crater there was a combustion."
"When there's more time," Optimus said. "I would like to study this more carefully. We know particles of Cybertron fell into the solar system. I wonder if the meteor was from Cybertron."
"That is a good theory," Alexis said. "Well I better go to Scavenger he's probably waiting for me."
"That sounds like a good idea," Red Alert agreed. After Alexis was gone, he continued. "Optimus sir, it might be advisable to get ready and head out to meet up with Alexis's mother."
"You're right." Optimus turned from the science officer and left.
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To be sure below the base wasn't discovered as his hideaway, Starscream stayed away from there. He knew Optimus and Red Alert were down there. He wanted to watch his love in training but thought she might get distracted. He knew eventually she would have to fight with distractions. But it was too soon.
As he waited for her hour to be up, he decided to keep a watchful eye for any Decepticon activity in the command center. Not to his surprise, there was nothing going on. Off to the side of him, Sideswipe was setting up coordinates for the shuttle, which would be landing after sun down.
There was just word that they had arrived at the warp gate and Sideswipe was giving the shuttle the warp coordinates for the base so they wouldn't be detected by the Decepticons or the humans. To make sure the coordinates were set properly, the Transformers on the shuttle were going to set the coordinates manually.
"Coordinates have been sent," Sideswipe announced.
"Good," Starscream said. He turned to the young bot. "So what brought you to Earth?"
Sideswipe turned to the jet. What could he say? It wouldn't be proper to say that he came to work with Blurr. "I was fascinated by Earth so much, I had to come." He lied.
Starscream grunted. He knew that wasn't the reason. But he wasn't about to pressure the young bot. He turned back to the main viewer and checked the time. He noticed that Alexis would be just finishing her training. Without so much as a bye, Starscream left the command center.
As he walked towards the training room he past Jetfire. The two bots nodded to each other in acknowledgement and continued on their own merry way but then Jetfire turned back.
"Starscream," Jetfire said. "I thought Alexis was going to copy your design? She does look good. I like the way her wings folds in."
Starscream stopped. "She decided that it would be better for her to have her own design. Besides there are already two other bots who look like me."
"I thought they were still their original form."
"Right after we landed here, I sent them my new look. They both like it and copied it as well."
"Do you know if they know about you being an Autobot?"
"It wouldn't put it pass me if Skywarp knew but I don't know about Thundercracker but there are a lot of snitches in amongst the ranks."
"Yeah there is," Jetfire agreed. "I suppose you're on your way to see how she's doing. Well she's doing great. I just left from there. Of course she didn't know I was there." Knowing that Starscream wasn't really in the mood to talk, Jetfire decided to take his leave.
Starscream felt relieved when Jetfire left. He really didn't want to talk to the vice commander. All he wanted to talk to was Alexis. With Alexis in mind, he continued to the training room. When he entered, Alexis and Scavenger just finished.
"Alright," Scavenger said. "In order not to overheat your circuits, we're taking a break. In a couple hours, be back here."
Alexis nodded and watched Scavenger leave. As he approached the doors, she saw him walk past Starscream.
When they were alone, Starscream walked up to her. "How did it go?"
"I landed a few hits on Scavenger. And it was only because I got him distracted and he commended me on it. He said it was clever thinking."
"Red Alert is working down below."
"I know. I saw him and Optimus earlier down there. They were working on some lights so I will be able to see when I'm human."
Starscream raised his hand and placed it on Alexis's cheek. "I've been thinking about you since I woke."
"I'm sure you have," she said, leaning into his hand. "When half of today's training is done, I'm going to find Hotshot."
"That's an idea. But you should try and target practice more often."
"Who made you king bot all of a sudden," she mused. "I take my targeting orders from Hotshot."
Starscream noticed her humor. "I can't imagine my life without you."
With a smirk, Alexis leaned up and captured his lips in a kiss. The action surprised him but he quickly responded back, wrapping his arms around her.
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When nightfall began, Optimus had everyone assembled at the launch gate. It was time for the shuttle to arrive.
"Red Alert activate the warp gate," Optimus commanded.
"Yes sir." When the gate was opened, Red Alert was able to see something starting to come through. Soon after, a shuttle appeared in the room.
The shuttle door opened and three Autobots stepped out. Two of the bots were half the size as the other one. The tall Autobot was carrying a container in his hands. His red armor clashed with the container.
"Welcome to Planet Earth," Optimus said.
"Thank you sir," the tall one said. He looked over at Starscream. "So it is true, you have joined the Autobots."
"Hello to you too Ironhide," Starscream said sarcastically.
Ironhide looked at the attractive female bot. "You must be Alexis. We've heard a lot about you."
"Thank you," she said. "And you are?"
"Ironhide." He walked up to her. He lifted her hand and it kissed. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Alexis giggled at his mannerism and at Starscream. He stood beside her, clenching his fists. "You are quite the gentleman."
"I have to be. If not, Chromia would have my head on a silver plate." Ironhide turned to his leader, handing him the container. "Sir, here is what you asked for."
Optimus nodded. "Alexis. I'd like you to meet Powerglide and Seaspray."
"It's nice to meet you."
"Likewise," Powerglide said. "This planet looks like a nice planet."
"Where are the other humans?" Seaspray asked.
"They are at home," Optimus said. "You'll meet them tomorrow. Now we might as well get you three up to speed. Alexis. Starscream. Might as well get your training down and over with."
Starscream nodded and proceeded to the door. Alexis soon followed.
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When the tour and explaining was over, Ironhide was in the command center wanting to have some time alone. He was looking at some pictures of the kids and Alexis when she was human. He couldn't get over how beautiful she was. Though he didn't know her, he felt sorry for her. She didn't deserve to be a Transformer.
"Mind for some company," Jetfire said, walking into the room.
"No. I have a few questions."
"Oh and what is that?"
"Alexis. Starscream seems to be..."
"He loves her," Jetfire said simply.
Ironhide looked at the commander. "Loves her!"
"Long story," he said. "Basically if it weren't for her, Starscream wouldn't be here."
"Are they an item?"
"More or less but Optimus has suggested to us not to say anything until they tell us. Alexis is just getting used to being a machine."
"Thanks for the warning. I hear Scavenger is training her. It might be a good idea for her to try someone new who she doesn't know."
"I'll suggest that to Scavenger in the morning when they start training."
"What is Starscream training her with?"
"One of her wings turns into a sword."
"And he's teaching her to use the sword. Well I better head to my quarters." Ironhide turned and left.
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With only three days of training in, Starscream was quite astonished how fast Alexis was learning. Not only in Sword training but also with regular training and target practice. He thought maybe it was because of Kiaudica's training.
Though he was quite surprised when Scavenger suggested that the others train Alexis as well, so she would know the different techniques of fighting, he felt jealousy when she was around Ironhide. He knew that the red Autobot had his own girlfriend but that still didn't help his jealousy.
The same evening the shuttle arrived, Optimus had the container poured into the lake. Everyone had to wait a couple days for the sample to integrate itself into the lake. So after the day of training, Starscream was going to show Alexis the lake. He knew she'd like it.
Starscream stood at the foot of the lake. If he were to enter the lake, he would be transformed into a human or whatever he wanted to be. With enough concentration he could remain as he was. He was waiting for Alexis to arrive so he could tell her the good news. Hopefully the others hadn't told her yet.
Also being down there, it was the perfect place to let his feelings out for a breather and not have to worry about being caught. He was known as the bot with no weak emotions but everyone knew that wasn't true. But he wanted to keep his reputation up.
"There you are," Alexis said as she walked in. Starscream turned to her but remained silent. "I was wondering where you were. Swindle was the one who told me that you were down here."
"Being down here is quite peaceful. But I'm down here to tell you something."
"What is it?"
"Well..." Starscream waved his hands over the lake. "It's finished."
For a second Alexis couldn't figure what he was talking about but as she looked at the lake, she noticed it seemed different somehow. Like the color was off. Then it hit her. She smiled brightly. "I can be human?"
Starscream nodded.
Alexis jumped into Starscream's startling arms. She was too overjoyed to see that she almost knocked him over. Once he was over the shock. He wrapped his arms tightly around her. When Starscream allowed her back on the ground, she sobered. Though she could be human it would only last for a limited time. She was Transformer now and forever.
Starscream leaned in to kiss but before his lips could touch hers, an alarm was sounded.
"What is that?" Alexis asked.
"Let's go and find out."
Both Starscream and Alexis ran up to the command center where they knew where everyone else would be assembling.
"What's going on Optimus?" Hotshot asked.
"Not sure. The alarm went off on its own," Optimus answered.
"Any chance the Deceptions could have broken in?" questioned Starscream.
"None," Red Alert answered.
"Look at the monitor," Alexis said. Everyone looked as areas of the base was being shown.
"Someone has broken into our cameras," Blurr said. "But who?"
"I'll give you one guess," a voice answered.
"Sideways," Starscream snarled.
"So this is where you've been hiding." Sideways face appeared on the screen. "Well all I can say is that you belong with them." He looked past Starscream. "Who's the female Transformer?"
"What do you want?" Hotshot demanded.
Knowing that he wasn't going to get his answer. "No matter. I know who she is. I've been watching this place like a hawk. You have two minutes to get to your precious Mini-Cons before they are no longer here," he laughed.
Blurr took quick action and headed towards the door.
"Not so fast Blurr," Sideways said. A metal slab slid in front of the door trapping the Autobots. "You have to get out of here first." His face disappeared from the screen.
"Scan it," Optimus commanded.
Red Alert went to the door and gave it a quick scan. "Sir, the metal is three feet thick."
"Is that three feet human standards?" Alexis asked.
Red Alert turned to his friend. "Unfortunately. No."
"How large is a foot to your standards?"
"Every foot to a Transformer is about twenty feet to a human," Scavenger answered.
"Who cares about how thick it is," Hotshot said, loudly. "We need to get out of here and fast."
"Everyone," Optimus ordered. "Fire all lasers on the door."
Just as ordered, everyone got their guns out and began firing. Alexis meanwhile stayed out of the way. Where she was just a beginner, she had no weapon. When there was a hole, Powerglide and Seaspray stopped firing. The others stopped firing as well.
Optimus was about to command for the two smaller bots to go threw the whole, but he didn't have the chance. They jumped through the hole and out the other side.
Powerglide turned back. "We'll go to the Mini-Cons."
"Be careful," Optimus said back as he watched the two take off down the hall. "Sideways is sneaky."
When they were gone, the other Autobots continued to fire upon the door until there was a big enough hole for everyone to fit through. When they were out, they rushed to the Mini-Cons aid.
Just as they barged into the room where the Sky Boom Shield and Star Saber Sword Mini-Cons were, they saw Sideways with his hand around Powerglide's neck. And Seaspray was trying to hit him but he was quickly hit from behind.
"You are too late," Sideways laughed. He released Powerglide, throwing him to the other side of the room.
"That you are," another voice answered. A shadowy figure walked around the corner holding both the Sky Boom Shield and the Star Saber Sword.
"Well done," Sideways said then he looked to Optimus. "As you were trying to get out of the command center, I had my friend here find the Mini-Cons."
"You fiend," Alexis said. "You betrayed us and the Decepticons. Why?"
"My dear Alexis, isn't it obvious. I don't work for either faction. I'm above all that. There is a much stronger force out there, wanting to rid himself of the competition."
"What competition?" Optimus demanded.
"Unicron." Was all Sideways said. Him and his friend, who remained in the shadows, suddenly went static and disappeared.
"No!" Optimus yelled and jumped at the figure who had the weapons. When they were gone, he slowly picked himself back up and turned to his men and Alexis. He watched Red Alert check on Powerglide. When he seen that Powerglide was getting up, he felt relieved.
"We need answers now. Starscream, didn't you say something on the lines that Sideways was revealed as traitor to the Decepticons."
"Yes right before the Requim Mini-Cons were found."
"Then why did he help us to protect them in the first place?" Alexis questioned.
"One thing's for sure, he played us all like a fool. He's had the run of both bases," Hotshot said. "He knows all our tactics."
"I agree."
"Wait a minute," Blurr said and turned to Alexis. "That day when you, Rad and Carlos were sucked into the computer, didn't you say that you were chased by some sort of huge metal planet?"
"Yeah and Sideways was in there as well."
-What's going on?- Grindor asked as him and his two other friends came running into the room.
"Sideways has just stolen the Sky Boom Shield and Star Saber Sword," Alexis answered. "And he said he's working for...Unicron."
-Unicron!- jumped Sureshock.
"Am I missing something?" asked Optimus.
-Unicron is a very powerful Transformer. He normally stays in planet form. When he transforms, he's larger than a planet. He is a planet eater- said Highwire.
-I remember now- beeped Sureshock. -When we were trapped in the computer, we were being chased by Unicron-
"Then that means we're all in grave danger," Scavenger concluded.
"We need to find out where Unicron is," Red Alert said. "I'll contact Cybertron and tell them news."
"Good idea," Optimus said. "Alexis it's time for you to choose a weapon and a Mini-Con. We may need you."
Alexis nodded. "Blurr why don't you and I have a sparring match."
"Sure. But we're going to have viewers. It's time for you to learn how to fight with distractions."
Alexis was dreading that but knew it was essential.
"Good. The rest of you, keep your eyes pealed. Megatron could attack and he's got the Requim Blaster."
-Optimus Prime- said Swindle as he walked into the room. -If what I know of Unicron is true, he's collecting the three most powerful Mini-Cons to form a powerful weapon-
"What weapon is that?"
-The Hydra Canon-
"Hydra Canon?" piped Jetfire. "Isn't that a legend or something?"
-It is but a group of Mini-Cons hid the weapon. It is said that it had left Cybertron to protect itself. When it landed here on Earth is unknown. If Unicron gets a hold of the weapon, he'll be unbeatable-
"What keeps Unicron alive?" asked Red Alert.
-Not sure- answered Highwire.
"And there's nothing we can do," Optimus said. "Until we find out where Unicron is."
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On the Moon, Megatron was alone in his throne room. Though it had been a while since he went up against the human, he was still infuriated by her. She had humiliated him. He even sent Thrust down to send the traitor an ultimatum. But of course, the traitor didn't budge.
Megatron was going to get his revenge and the girl if it was the last thing he did. A sound coming from outside, behind him, interrupted his thoughts. He stood from his throne, picked up the Requim Blaster and went out to see what it was.
"You are gullible."
"Who's there?" Megatron snapped. Megatron saw static appear from out of nowhere and take form. "Sideways!"
"I told you I can be whatever I want," Sideways said when he was complete. "I just allowed you to think that you killed me."
"What do you want?"
"Good. You know that if you attack me, I'll just disappear again. I can't be killed by you."
"What do you want?" Megatron demanded more loudly.
"Ohh. Temper. Temper," Sideways taunted. "That's the Megatron I know."
"You are driving my patience."
"I know. And that's the best part. You are easily angered which is fueling the final the battle."
"What are you talking about?"
Sideways looked past the Decepticon leader and nodded. He saw his friend right behind the leader. He was giving his signal.
The figure behind Megatron quickly snatched the gun out of his hands. Megatron didn't even have time to act. Megatron turned to see the figure in the shadow. The figure began to walk around him and stood beside Sideways, revealing herself. She looked nothing like Sideways, though she had a faceplate like him. In fact Megatron couldn't even tell what she transformed into.
"I am," the figure said. "Sideflare. And you just lost. We have the gun, the sword and the shield."
Megatron looked at her. Did he just hear her right? She had stolen the sword and shield out from underneath the Autobots.
"Who the devil are you?" he roared.
"Creations of Unicron," Sideways said simply. He wrapped his arm around Sideflare and the two disappeared.
"See you in the final battle," Sideways voice sounded all around Megatron.
"Sideways!" Megatron bellowed.
The rest of the Decepticons quickly ran to their leader.
"Megatron what happened?" Thrust asked.
Megatron looked at his men. "Sideways! He has stolen the blaster right out from under me."
"But I thought we'd seen the last of him," said Cyclonus.
"Apparently not," Demolisher said. "So what now sir?"
"We get our revenge. Sideways will not get away with this."
"What if he's in lead with the Autobots?" Thrust asked.
"That I know he's not. He has already stolen the sword and the shield from them."
"So who's he working for?" Wheeljack asked.
"Unicron," Megatron hissed.
Behind his faceplate, Thrust smiled. He knew what Sideways was doing. He had joined an alliance with the traitor. He knew Sideways was about to steal the three Mini-Con weapons for Unicron. He even knew who Unicron was and that he was the creator of the Mini-Cons.
Thrust had joined with Unicron so he wouldn't be destroyed when Unicron destroyed the Autobots and Decepticons. Thrust was going to get his dream, leader of the Decepticons. The Decepticons on Cybertron were doomed but there were others on planets that had already swore allegiance to Unicron. But they remained under the leadership of Megatron until Unicron was strong enough to attack.
Final Chapter notes: Sideflare is my creation. Can anyone guess where the final fight will be?