The group shook in fear at the mecha-giant; more screeching as he took at step forward. "No doubt the fate of humanity is in danger, correct, Chieftain?" Optimus asked. "Yes, that is why we need the help of you and your Autobots; and fast. It wont be long before the Decepticons are assembled." Cheif pointed towards the Warthogs. "You will need to take form of one of those. Okay! Everyone in the Warthogs!" Grif, Church, and Donut jumped in the first one; Simmons, Tucker, and Caboose got in another; Doc, Junior and Andy got one while Cheif and K got in Optimus. "Move out troops!"
They drove off into one of the winding caves, every bump made them jerk in every direction as they drove through it and into another. Optimus came to a complete stop on the edge of a steep cliff; Cheif looked at the surrounding environment. "Waterworks." Came his low mumble. "Continue on through that tunnel! We should hit our first rendezvous just a few miles beyond the desert." Engine roaring as Optimus sped off again.
It wasn't long before they reached the desert. The grueling heat, the dry wind, and the burning sun. Half way into it, the sun began to set. Cheif gave a signal to stop; everyone jumped out of their vehicles. "Okay, we'll set camp here for tonight." Optimus transformed into his normal blue and red flame painted Robot self. "Chieftain, we can't stop. We are close to one of my comrades."
"I'm sorry, Optimus. But we do need rest and no doubt that you need a bit of recharging." Cheif looked up at his old friend; but something beyond him caught Cheif's eye. Taking a closer look by zooming in, Cheif took a step back. "Optimus! Look out!" He quickly turned around to see a Wraith driving up at full speed; the Covenant tank changed it's form.
"Bonecrusher!" Optimus yelled, quickly diving out of his way. Simmons and Tucker didn't hesitate to pull out their rocket launchers and shoot. Optimus lunged at the bulkier Bot; arm changed into his energy sword. "Hold your fire!" Cheif yelled at the two trigger happy soldiers; he ran over and grabbed Andy. "Get ready, Andy!" Optimus flipped Bonecrusher over his back and onto the sandy ground. Bonecrusher grabbed Optimus' head and threw him a good two-hundred meters away.
Cheif took aim while Bonecrusher skidded across the sand like it was ice over towards Optimus; who was shooting frantically at the other. Cheif tossed Andy straight into Bonecrusher's back armor. Optimus jumped up and over Bonecrusher; taking a good slash at his back with his sword, sending sparks showering over Andy. "Three, two, one!" The explosion made it all the way through his chest, and his core. Bonecrusher fell forward with a loud crash, sending an earthquake like shake over the desert floor.
"I-is he... dead?" Caboose asked. "Yes." Optimus said, watching Cheif walk over to the lifeless being and pull Andy from his chest. "Wow! Let's do that again!" Andy cheered as Cheif carried him back over to the others. "Are there more like that, Cheif?" K asked, pointing towards the dead robot. "Yes, there are four more like him and are much more dangerous." Optimus awnsered for him. "That's why we need to get the rest of the Autobots." He sat down on the deserts cold ground.
"Like I said before, we need rest. Especially with what were going to have to deal with tomorrow." Cheif said, setting Andy beside Junior. Soon everyone had their tents set up and were settling down for the night, Cheif had started a fire in the middle of the circle of beds. He eventually convinced Optimus to shut down and save his energy for future fights.
Into the night, Cheif still hand't fallen asleep. "Cheif... You convinced a giant robot, that could crush you, to sleep, why haven't you taken your own advice?" A voice in the back of his head said. "I have to stay up and keep an eye on my troops, Cortana." The AI flipped her graphic hair and huffed. "Don't make me force you to, you know I will." Cheif sighed. "Fine..."
He herd a rustle come from inside K's tent and she emerged from it; cursing at something. "You alright, K?" He asked, she jumped and fell down. "Y-yeah." A cold chill went up her spine when he took a step towards her. Even in her insulated suit, sweat still rolled down her forehead; invisible behind her visor. 'What's going on with me?'
"You sure?" He asked, holding a hand out to her. She took it and he hauled K off the ground. Optimus shook the whole ground as he turned over; sending K stumbling backward. Cheif quickly caught her before she hit the ground. "T-thanks." K stood back up and walked back to her tent and Cheif went to his. Once they were out, Optimus chuckled to himself.