Chapter 1: Struggled in Saving the Ark
At the Autobot's Headquarter, the Autobots were in high-alert as they armed with their guns, blasters, blades, spears, axes and more. They were preparing to face the full-scale invasion form Decepticons.
As the ground level's entrance raised its metallic door up, the Autobots charged out from Autobot's Headquarter while heading straight to the Ark. They joined up with Ironhide, who was leading the army of Autobots in battling and fighting back at the Decepticcons.
Protectobots combined together as one. Prowl transformed into his motorcycle and formed into a muscular right-hand while Streetwise transformed into a helicopter-like but formed as left-hand. Red Alert and Hot Shot transformed into their ambulance and police car in the formed of legs. Groove transformed into Firetruck and combined together with other four components and had the samurai head-like appeared.
Ironhide cried in anger while held his two wrist-canons up. He then blasted two Decepticons from the air while shooting on the ground units. Protectobots charged in as he punched, kicked and slammed the giant armored Decepticon Armada Tanks one-by-one. The remaining Autobot Troopers fired their blasters while battling with their charging and attacking enemies for few times.
Onslaught climbed up and got up on the turret's platform. He glared at the battlefield while groaned in annoyance and anger. Vortex and Blast Off transformed from their helicopter and shuttle into their robot modes. They landed on the grounds. Brawl and Swindle climbed up to the top. Five Combaticons glared at the battlefield.
"It looks like things got out of control again," Swindle joked, "it's gonna be bad business for us again..."
"Tell me about it. I say we smash them down for good!" Brawl boomed loudly.
Blast Off chuckled, "You say it, Brawl. I can't wait to get burning them down!"
"So, what's the plan, Onslaught," Vortex asked, "and please don't send me to deal with Ironhide again. The last time I fought with, he gives a pack of punches on my face."
"Simple and tough, boys," Onslaught said ruthlessly, "Divide and conquer. Flyers take care of the air while the rest takes care of them. More importantly we need to distract them while Megatron had his big guns ready. So, let's crush them, Combaticons! Less chatting, more action! Deal with it, boys!"
"Hu-Ha!" Combaticons cried.
Five Combaticons transformed into their military vehicles and charged to the battlefield. Onslaught transformed and punched on the Autobots one-by-one. Brawl; in his tank mode, fired and blasted his twin canons at his enemies. Swindle grappled his grappling hook on the top platform and landed on it. He fired the turrets at the enemies. Both Vortex and Blast Off battled and fired at their enemies quick and hard.
Both the Autobots and Decepticons continued their battling against each other. The Ark was the Autobots' only hope to escape Cybertron, or they were doomed to die...
Several Decepticon Warships were landing on the abandoned and ruined office. Megatron, Starscream, Dreadwing, Soundwave and Blackout came down on the warship's ramp. More of Decepticon Troopers and Vehicons headed straight to the office for both securing the perimeter and setting the camp up.
"Starscream, report," Megatron demanded.
Starscream cleared his throat, "Comabticons are on the move in attacking the Ark as we speak. Constructicons are in the progress in setting your throne and command center at the ruined officer of Technor's. My Seeker Armada are now pursuing and invading the Halls of Records. We shall retrieve both our powerful secret weapons and mystical ancient relics for your perfect uses in the future. And lastly, Shockwave had sent his Warp Canons on three exact location. One was here. Another was located neared to Metroplex City. And last one was located neared to the Halls of Records."
Megatron chuckled darkly, "Excellent, Starscream. Your organize and leading had proven... useful and perfect as my newly Second-in-Command of Military, unlike someone..."
Dreadwing sighed in defeat. Due to his honor and humble, he was against in killing the defenseless and weakened Sideswipe and Hot Shot but allowed Bumblebee to knock and attack him out of conscious during 'Battle of Tyger Pax'. Since he was too honorable to be Megatron's Second-in-Command, he gave it to Starscream. But Megatron was angered and disappointed with Skyquake's failure, and thus making him to send Dreadwing's Twin to remote planet in defending the Energon...
Starscream chuckled darkly as he spoke calmly, "Thank you, Lord Megatron. You are too kind."
Megatron turned and glared at the shocking Starscream as he threatened, "Unlike Shockwave's unquestionable loyalty and twisted weapons and experiment, he has no ambition in against me. But know this, if you ever tried to backstabbing at me, thwarting me, undercutting me and overthrowing me, I will have you beaten up. Do it more than one time, I will have you executed! Do I make myself clear?!"
Starscream gulped in fear as he gave a nod, "Yes... Lord Megatron..."
Megatron huffed angrily. He turned and headed off while leaving Starscream groaned in anger. He was followed by both Soundwave and Blackout. He turned to both.
"Blackout, keep an eye on Airachnid. If she ever tried to plot in against me, I want you and Lugnut to exterminate her." Megatron ordered Blackout, who nodded his head in agreement. He turned to Soundwave, "Soundwave, I want you to prepare for my 'new' armor and vehicular form, should anything happen to me, and especially testing the new Energon..."
Soundwave nodded his head in accepting the order. He had been silence since the beginning of having himself defeated and scarred by Optimus Prime and his team. However, most of Decepticons were getting used to his silence, video and music he had been carried within his system but some don't like Airachnid, Lugnut, Breakdown and more.
Megatron looked to the front as he gave his dark smirk, "Optimus Prime may have evaded my every attempt in winning the war, but it does not mean that he can outmatch me. With the Ark gone, both him and the Autobots will be doomed..."
Megatron and his Decepticon Generals entered the ruined and damaged office. They were about to witnessed the end of the Autobots and their only hope of one transport: Ark...
Within the Autobot Headquarter, Optimus Prime, Elita One and Jetfire used the elevator and headed straight to the ground level. During the descending, Optimus Prime placed his com-link on in contacting Grimlock and his team.
"Grimlock! Grimlock! Where are you?!" Optimus Prime called out. He groaned in concern as he turned it off, "No answer."
Elita One groaned angrily, "Who does that idiotic and barbaric gladiator think he is?! He can't just take and leave the base that easily."
Jetfire scoffed, "He's the gladiator and fighter. They don't take words easily and quickly. They prefer the battle then talking. That's how the gladiator works."
What Jetfire had said was true, the Cybertronian Gladiators preferred action over the words as they believed fighting was better than talking and retreating. Optimus Prime's eyes narrowed down and looked at the floor as he remembered and reminded by how Grimlock talked to him...
Flashback:
Outside of Iacon's Walls, the large, big and muscular silver and yellow mixed robot Grimlock; wielded the large mace, was battling and fighting some of Decepticon Troopers. He was not alone. Swoop the silverish slim winged robot with the knight's sharped pointy helmet with triangle blue visor and had bow and arrows, Slug the armored yet bit muscular knight with squared helmet and had mace, Snarl the young and armored warrior with small triangle-shape knight's helmet had sword and shield, Sludgethe bulky and muscular warrior with giant gauntlets, Scorn another large and muscular warrior and his right arm was a whip and Slash the youngest and smaller warrior with small knife were battling against their enemies hard and quick.
For an hour had passed, Decepticons Troopers and Officers yelped and screamed in fear after seeing how strong and powerful the Lightning Strike Coalition were. They quickly turned and escaped the battlefield. They weren't able to take and battle against the Autobots' powerful team.
Grimlock scoffed and smirked mischievously. He and his team were about to move out but was halted and called in falling back to the base.
At the platform which was closed to the Ark, Grimlock had the argument with Optimus Prime about dealing with the Decepticons.
Grimlock snarled in anger, "What do you mean we can't?! We had our chance to kill those Cons! Now, it's the time! No more running from those Cons! It's our turn to kill and push them to the death!"
Optimus had his eyes narrowed in firm as he spoke, "The answer is no."Grimlock snarled and growled in anger as Optimus continued, "Grimlock, we must remain cautious and vigilant of the Decepticons. Megatron will not be fooled by the attacks twice, he will be prepared for them. He will set traps and ambushes for them. Once they do, he will strike them down!"
"Hugh! Another excuse for you being coward and weak. Cautious and vigilant are nothing but weakness. I will not have that in my team!"
"I have no excuses! I have responsibility in keeping Autobots together. And once we had the Ark filled with full of Energon, we will leave Cybertron for new home together. We cannot stay here too long. There isn't much of Energon to find. It is our new hope to rebuilt."
Grimlock huffed in unimpressed, "More like fleeing. But mark my words, Prime, if your plan did not work well, the only Autobot you should blame is you! You're gonna regret the decision you had made, Prime..."
Grimlock turned and headed off while muttered in anger. He was returning to his position, along with his team. Optimus Prime took a deep breathe in disappointed and upset. Grimlock's Lightning Strike Coalitionteam were very hard to communicate and getting along. They were born to be fighters than civilized. He can only hoped that Grimlock and his team won't make fuss in the future...
Flashback Ends:
"Optimus? Optimus!" Elita One called Optimus Prime. He grunted painfully. He turned and looked at her. She was in deep concern and worry. She asked, "Are you alright? Wasn't something to do with Grimlock?"
Optimus Prime took a deep breathe, "Yes, Elita. Perhaps, Grimlock was right. I was too cautious. But I want to make sure that all of Autobots are in accounted for, and especially that we must leave this world."
"That's the point, Optimus. Grimlock understands nothing. While he may think of fighting was the best way to win, but you - you put the safety of others than battling with the odds and especially Omega Supreme. You are true Prime, Optimus."
"Thank you, Elita."
BOOM! Optimus Prime, Elita One and Jetfire turned to the front view-glassed lift. They witnessed the arrival of giant demonic Warp Canon.
"By the Allspark! That's Warp Canon!" Jetfire exclaimed in fear, "It's targeting the Ark!"
"We can't let that happen!" Elita One exclaimed in worry. She clenched her fists while groaning, "If Grimlock had informed us about the attack earlier or at least stopped them, then none of this could have happen."
Optimus sighed while shaking his head, "This is not the time to question Grimlock's action when we are at the middle of the war, Elita. We must defend the Ark and drive all of Decepticons out."
Hated to admit it, but Optimus Prime was right; this was not the time. Elita One sighed, "Alright, Optimus. You win. I hope we can survive the attacks."
"We will, Elita, we will," Optimus assured.
Reaching to the ground level, the lift's door opened in two. Optimus Prime, Elita One and Jetfire exited. The area was command center, and filled with more of Autobots. On its left entrance was the armory and training hall. On its right was the meeting chamber. And its outside was the large garage and supplement. They headed to the front and meeting up with them. The Autobots cheered and chatted happily for him and others' arrivals.
Ultra Magnus, Hound and Crosshair brought the wounded and injured navy Autobot Soldier in the building from the eastern large entrance.
Autobot Soldier approached to Optimus Prime while feeling his chest and right should wounded and injured painfully. He grunted painfully while looking at him with his feared and scared eyes as he spoke: "Optimus... We try our best."
He moaned painfully as he was about to fall down. Optimus grabbed him up. He slowly lowered him down while the soldier continued, "Without Grimlock, Megatron rolled right over us."
Optimus Prime looked scared and worry while looking at the wounded soldier, "Easy, soldier. You've done enough. Rest now..."
Crosshair and Hound helped and took the soldier away from Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime looked at some of Grimlock's Soldiers. They were all wounded and injured on their chests, heads and limbs.
Optimus looked at Ultra Magnus for the answer. Instead of answering, Ultra Magnus gave the shook while closing his eyes and looked down in defeat. Optimus knew what his silence meant. Grimlock and his team weren't found while most of their troops were left undefended in face of Megatron and his army's wrath.
Ultra Magnus looked away from Optimus's gaze as he took some of wounded soldiers to the medic center, with the help of Hound, Crosshair and some of healthy Autobot Soldiers.
Optimus Prime had his fists clenched in anger and raged. He had to stop and defeat Megatron and his army of Decepticons before they could destroyed more lives of his allies and friends.
Elita One looked worry and concern at seeing Optimus Prime being vulnerable of not saving lives. She turned and looked at the saddened and heartbroken Arcee, sitting on the box. Chromia approached to her younger triplet sister in talking and comforting. She approached to her twin sisters.
"How's Arcee?" Elita One asked.
Chromia shook her head, "I tried everything. She was too pained and wounded over Tailgate's loss. It reminded of Master Yoketron's death again..."
Elita One sighed as she sat on the box together with her twin sister. Both of them had the chats. Elira One spoke, "How you're holding up, sis?"
Arcee looked away from her elder triplet sister and spoke grimly, "Not much. I'm still... feel guilty... I knew partnering with someone... was dangerous... It was my burden... and my guilt. I thought killing Lockdown will end my suffering, but instead... it brought new one to replace it." She sobbed and sniffed in tears painfully, "How stupid was I? How could I let this happen? He's gone because of me."
Elita One sighed as she brought crying and painful Arcee close to her. She hugged her tightly and closely. Arcee cried in pain and despair as she hugged her back.
Elita One spoke, "What you did... What you are doing is not wrong or your fault. Nothing can be done, sister. You know that well..."
Arcee sobbed, "I know... I know... But I could have... I could have..."
"Sh... Listen to me, Arcee. Tailgate may have be gone, but his spark lives on..."
"Really? But has he not gone to the Allspark as Master Yoketron had? I saw him died - right in front of my optics..."
"That is true. Their sparks may have left to the Allspark, but they will never left their sights on you. Because they wanted you to move on, no matter how pain and difficult it gets. I know that. And I know you will become strong. Believe in it."
Arcee sniffed as she looked up and glanced at her sister, "Do you mean it?"
Elita One smiled, "Yes, Arcee... Remember, hatred never brings an end to your sufferings, but more. There is a way to end it. By your pure courage and strength, you will get Airachnid paid for her murdering."
Arcee sniffed softly as she smiled weakly, "Thank you... Elita... You are the best sister I could ask for. I will try my best."
Chromia giggled happily as she jumped in between two of her sisters. She spoke, "That's the spirit, Arcee. Together, we'll overcome it till the end. We always do, sisters."
Elita One and Arcee looked at each other for the moment. They both smiled gently, "Yeah..."
Three sisters hugged together gently and closely together for the moment. Looking at three of them hugging, Optimus smiled gently in looking at them being together. Ratchet, Bumblebee and Bulkhead came out from the armory. Jazz came down from the stairs and headed to the entrance. He cleared his throat for the moment. The Autobots turned and looked at him.
"Everyone... We are ready for the War Council. Perceptor is also here."
Optimus Prime nodded his head, "Very well, Jazz. We'll be there."
Jazz nodded his head in agreement.
At the War Council Chamber, Optimus Prime and the remaining Autobots (Ratchet, Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee, Elita One, Chromia, Ultra Magnus, Drift, Jazz, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Jetfire and Silverbolt) were gathered at the squared large table-mat, including the crimson robot with a gun-like on his right shoulder and wore the blackish helmet; for the meeting in invading and fighting against their invaders off...
"What's the situation, Autobots," Optimus asked in concern.
"We've got lots of situation. Megatron and his invaders had encamped at the ruined office of Technor. But three worst situations. He had launched three Warp Canon on three locations: his main camp, Metroplex City and Hall of Records; they are attacking the Ark. Ironhide and Protectobots are resisting the attacks and pushing them back. Seeker Armada are invading the Hall of Records. Grimlock was nowhere to be found. We are taking heavy causalities, sir." Ultra Magnus reported.
Ratchet sighed in concern, "This is the most unfortunate event. Seeing Grimlock and his team left the posts, Megatron took the advantage and attacked us. We were not prepare to counter the attacks."
"Yeah. No thanks to that stupid Grimlock! He got lots of nerve in leaving the team in the first place. When I see that moron again, I'll give him a good pounding!" Bulkhead exclaimed in anger.
Bumblebee beeped in anger, "You said it, Bulk!"
Autobot Officers cried and exclaimed in anger while agreeing with each other about Grimlock's lack of obedience and bringing downfall to the Autobots.
"Autobots, remain calm," Optimus Prime ordered. They turned to him. He continued, "Whatever reason he had left his posts, he will be questioned. I believe there was the reason behind his leaving the posts." He turned to Jazz as he gave the order, "Jazz, you take Sideswipe, Crosshair and Cliffjumper in search and rescue mission. Find Grimlock and his team. Bring them back home safe."
Jazz smiled as he saluted, "You've got it, Prime." Ultra Magnus glared at Jazz's lack of respect. Jazz yelped, "I mean sir!"
Optimus turned to Drift as he gave the order, "Drift, take Aerialbots and Warpath to Hall of Records. Alpha Trion is still trapped in there. He must be defended and saved from the danger. And be sure that all of relics and weapons are secured."
Drift bowed before Optimus Prime, "Hai Optimasu-Sensei (Yes, master Optimus). Alpha Trion, the relics and weapons will be defended and secured. I assure you that."
Optimus Prime turned to Chromia, "Ultra Magnus, take Chromia and the Wreckers to help Ironhide and Protectobots in defending the Ark at all cost. No matter what happen, the transport must be defended."
"Yes sir," Ultra Magnus saluted.
"Optimus," Perceptor spoke. Optimus Prime turned to him. He activated the holographic giant gun-like in front of everyone. He continued, "If we are to repel all of Decepticons out, I believe these both Neutron Gun and Artillery Gun will be useful. They were located at the Metroplex City. And it require some Energon."
Optimus sighed, "We don't have enough of Energon."
"Everything we had is fueling the Ark."
"Can we spare any of that and still launch?"
Perceptor sighed, "It's worth the try. We have to manually redirect the power to artillery gun. I can't do it from here."
Optimus nodded and ordered, "Ratchet and Perceptor, remain at the headquarter; there will be more wounded Autobots to be brought here. And I will need some Intel from within as well. Jolt, Mudflap and Skids will keep you safe from harm."
"Yes, Optimus," Ratchet and Perceptor saluted.
"Bumblebee, Elita One and Arcee; we are going to get to those guns now. We need them to repel at Megatron's forces." Optimus Prime ordered. Bumblebee, Elita One and Arcee saluted. Optimus Prime turned to the front as he spoke, "The Ark must be defended. Megatron has to be stop, no matter the cost. Autobots, roll out!"
The Autobots went to their seperate ways in defending the Ark from danger. Jazz, Sideswipe, Cliffjumper and Crosshair were sent to search and rescue Grimlock and his team from danger. Drift, Warpath, Aerialbots and some of Autobots were sent to the Hall of Records in saving Alpha Trion and securing the relics and weapons. Ultra Magnus, Chromia, the Wreckers (Bulkhead, Seaspray, Rotorstorm and Hound) and some of Autobot Troopers were sent to assist Ironhide and Protectobots in defending the Ark. Ratchet, Perceptor, Jolt, Mudflap and Skids remained in the headquarter for defense of their base and treating the wounded ones. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita One and Arcee headed off to two artillery guns to activate and repel their enemies.
The Autobots had to repel their enemies of they will lose everything they had...
At the Hall of Records, Alpha Trion had set all of the Ancient Relics and Decepticon Weapons in the small pods. They were almost readied. He took the last golden Omega Key while looked at his monitor which he encrypted them to the coordinates he was sending to. He was about to put it on the last pod.
BOOM! He yelped in concern as he fell to his back. He turned to his office's door. He got up and headed out and met up with Smokescreen, who was armed with his blasters and glaring at the metallic rounded door. The door is slowly burning and breaking into some pieces.
"Smokescreen, report," Alpha Trion requested.
Smokescreen spoke in concern and worry, "The Decepticons are trying to budge in! Not sure if Optimus is going to send reinforcement because of the hunk of junk canon landed on top of the Hall! I don't think we can hold it much longer."
Alpha Trion looked worry and concern. He did not have time for it. He looked at Smokescreen before looked at the last Omega Key. He took a deep breath while closed his eyes.
"Forgive me, Smokescreen," Alpha Trion apologized in pain and regret.
Smokescreen was about to ask, yet Alpha Trion slammed his fist on his head hard. He fell to the ground hard. Alpha Trion activated his Phase Shifter while holding last Omega Key. Phasing through Smokescreen's back, Alpha Trion placed the Omega Key within his body. He took his hand out. Alpha Trion deactivated and took the Phase Shifter and placed it in the last pod. He then pressed some buttons on his right holographic keyboard and monitor. It was for last encryption codes about Smokescreen of having Omega Key.
BOOM! The door budged and broken through. Alpha Trion had his left monitor online and pressed the small button. BOOM! The pods launched their rocket boosters as all of them flew out from the Hall. They all flew straight to the sky.
Thundercracker, Skywarp and their Seeker Armada entered and looked around of their surroundings for the moment before turning to Alpha Trion. They aimed their guns at him. He was the last Autobot to deal with before they could rendezvous with the Warp Canon.
Alpha Trion had his fists clenched and spoke firmly, "If you are looking for the relics and weapons, they were all long gone. None of you shall passed and get the Warp Canon. I'm willing to give my life to defend the Autobots. All Hail to Freedom!"
"Blast him!" Thundercracker ordered angrily.
Alpha Trion took his sword out. He yelled in anger as he charged right at screaming and yelling Thundercracker, Skywarp and Seekers. They blasted at his chest for five times yet he continued charged in and swung his sword at some of them; killing and injuring them. Unable to block the blasts, Alpha Trion received the blasts from them on his chest and limbs for several times.
Unable to continue, he gave the last breathe of his. He fell to his back on the ground. His eyes was wide opened in shock. Alpha Trion had fallen...
The Autobots continued their struggles in battling and fighting against the powerful army and armada of Decepticons. They fought hard and determined in saving more lives and defending the Ark at their own costs of lives.
At the Ark Platform, Ultra Magnus and his team had manage to rendezvous with Ironhide and Protectobots as they continued battling with the Decepticons. Defensor battled against his colossal match: Bruticus; same size and style as Defensor but his head was the armored samurai's helmet-like and his back had two canons. They both continued punching and kicking at each other's faces hard and quick. Bulkhead blasted his enemies one-by-one while smashing and striking at them. Hound took and used every one of his weaponry guns in firing at his enemies. Rotorstorm unleashed his tornado strikes at his enemies. Seaspray launched water-current blasters at his enemies. Ultra Magnus used his Hyper Canon Blaster in firing and blasting at his enemies. Ironhide and Chromia covered each other's backs as they both continued firing and punching at their enemies on opposite directions.
Drift and his team had arrived at Hall of Records. But they were too late as the Decepticon Seekers had breached and entered the library. They were about to enter but blocked by more of Decepticons' Armada Tanks and Troopers. Drift jumped to the battlefield as he swung, thrust and stroke his katanas at his enemies one-by-one. Aerialbots flew to the sky and fired their blasters and missiles at their enemies. Warpath and his troops charged into the battle and fought against them. Skywarp led his team and battled against the Autobots while Thundercracker and his remaining troops were activating Warp Canon. For the moment had passed, it fired at the Ark.
On the sky, the Autobot Ship was flying and avoiding the attacks from their enemies. Both Crosshair and Sideswipe were piloting the ship while Jazz and Cliffjumper held tightly to their seats. They were on their way to locate and rescue Grimlock and his team.
Optimus Prime and his team were charging straight to Metroplex City in hopes of activating two Artillery Guns while battling some of Vehicon Troopers and some of brutal Decepticon Troopers.
Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita One and Arcee had managed to battle and defeat most of Vehicon Troopers, as well as brutal Decepticon Troopers; such as Leapers and Armorers through the backs of theirs by blasting or striking the engines or venting devices to pieces. They all arrived at the holographic monitor and keyboards.
Optimus Prime activated his com-link to Perceptor, "Perceptor, we had arrived to the Artillery Control Center."
"Well done, Optimus. You should be able to reroute the Energon from the Ark right to the Long-Ranged Artillery," Perceptor instructed.
Elita One was on the computer as she reroute the Energon from the Ark and plugged it to the Long-Ranged Artillery Gun. With that complete, she pressed the key-shaped button. With the beep sounded, the Energon from the Ark had been transferred and flowed through the small long pipes and it headed straight to the Long-Ranged Artillery below the ground. Receiving more of Energon, the tower-like slowly emerged from the ground and its head slowly transformed into a giant gun-like.
"It's armed and ready, Optimus," Elita One said with confidence.
Arcee smiled, "We just need one more to go."
Optimus Prime took the Targeting Lock Goggle right-eyed. He placed it on his right eye. He checked on it. Through his perspective, his eyes had the targeting locked-on. He smirked beneath his battle mask, "Lock-On System Online."
"Codes look pretty rusty. So I'm going to link the Artillery's Control directly to your targeting computer," Perceptor spoke.
Optimus Prime nodded his head, "We'll some Decepticons to try it on. Autobots, roll out!"
Optimus Prime and his team turned to their backs. They entered the small door into Metroxplex City. They went through the dark hallways to the deep underground in hope of searching the control in sending Energon to both artillery guns.
They both had arrived at the large factory hall-like, which was filled with some of platforms, at least by three levels. They came to the down the stairs and arrived at the control, which was just the lever for them to pull it down. In front of them was the giant door-like. But without the Energon, the door were not able to open. Optimus Prime contacted Perceptor for next instruction.
"Now that the Energon is flowing again," Perceptor said, "you should able to open the direct route to Flight Deck."
Optimus Prime turned to Bumblebee, who had his grip on the lever and awaiting for the order. With his leader's giving nod, Bumblebee pulled the lever down. The Energon flew through two pipes on each sides to the top of the gate's device. The device had its small eye glowed in blue. The door opened in two.
Optimus Prime and his team headed off for the next battle and mission. Upon entering the large door, Perceptor contacted Optimus Prime.
"Of course, I don't need to remind you again," Perceptor said in concern, "The more Energon we used for these guns, the less there is for the Ark."
Bumblebee beeped, "We'll be alright with that. We just need to focus on dealing with Megatron and his goons first. The last thing we want is more Autobots killed and Ark destroyed."
Optimus Prime nodded his head, "Bumblebee's right. We don't have much of chance. We had to do what we can to defend our comrades and the Ark. Or there will be no future for all of us."
Optimus Prime and his team turned to their left and headed through the hallway of pipes-like. Arriving at the end of metallic steam engine, they were about to turn to their right direction. The room had sudden changes as its left side divided in two as opening path while its right closed by the emerging transformed pipes. They were shock and concern of the sudden appearance.
Optimus put on his contact with Perceptor and asked, "Perceptor, are you controlling the room remotely?"
"No," Perceptor responded,"What do you mean?"
"The room is shifting."
"I did notice some strange power surge in your area. Whatever it was, be very careful. It could be Megatron's trap."
Optimus was in silent. Three Autobots looked worry and concern. When Optimus was in silent, he was having some thoughts and concerns of what he had encountered and especially the changing room like this.
Optimus sighed, "Yet... this feeling... It's like I had met it before..."
Three Autobots looked worry and concern of what Optimus Prime had said. Did he said'met it before'? What was it?
Four Autobots continued venturing through Metroplex City. During their journey, the rooms, halls and even stairs slowly shifting and transformed one-by-one for few times in leading them to another direction. It was like guiding or leading them to somewhere. But where...
Passed for nearly 15 minutes, Optimus Prime and his team had arrived at unopened yet damaged door. Optimus pressed his hands on the door hard as he slowly opened it in two hard. Opened nearly half, he quickly grabbed the edges and pushed them aside.
They entered the area and found more dead Autobots, and even Rotorstorm. Their limbs were cut and severed from each other's bodies. They were in shock and pained in seeing them dead and killed...
"No..." Optimus Prime said painfully.
"Who... who could have done this?" Elita One asked in concern.
Arcee looked up and saw a familiar enemy of hers. She gasped before snarled in anger,"Airachnid!" Four Autobots looked up and saw Airachnid escaped through the window. She snarled and roared in anger, "I'll kill her! I'll kill her! For Tailgate!"
Elita One grabbed and hugged Arcee tightly, "Don't, Arcee! We have our mission to deal with!"
"But-!"
"Arcee! If you let your anger bested the most important mission, then we'll lose everything we had! Please, Arcee, don't..."
Arcee hissed in anger for the moment. She took a deep breath in calming down from her anger, "Alright. I'll put the mission first."
Optimus Prime sighed in concern, "Alright, Autobots. We don't have much time now. We need to hurry. We need to reach to Neutron Gun. Roll out!"
Optimus Prime and his team continued heading and moving out. They all headed in using the stairs to the top side of Metroplex City: Flight Deck. For the moment had passed, they all had exited the entrance to the outside. When they got out, they looked up and saw theArk remained standing still...
Optimus Prime took a deep breath, "Thank the Primus, the Ark is still standing."
BOOM! More missiles and blasts hit the Ark hard. More of Decepticon Gunships were flying straight to it while firing their blasters and missiles at it. Optimus and his friends gasped in fear and concern.
Bumblebee beeped, "If we don't get to the Neutron Gun, our Ark is bye-bye!"
"Bee's right! We have to move now!" Arcee exclaiamed in concern.
"There will be more Decepticons blocking and preventing us from reaching to Neutron Gun." Elita One said in concern.
Optimus's eyes narrowed in determination, "Then, it's time for our Artillery Gun to strike."
Optimus Prime and his team headed off on the lower ramp. They were on their way to get to Neutron Gun platform while keeping their sharp optics on their enemies...
Neared to both Neutron Gun's Control Center and itself on the edge, more of Vehicons were looking out for any sign of the attacks or Autobots. BEEP! They turned to the holographic device. It revealed the form of angry Megatron.
"Lord Megatron, we have the Neutron Gun perimeter secured," Vehicon Captain spoke firmly.
"Defend it at all cost!" Megatron ordered.
Before Vehicon Captain could respond, BOOM! Vehicons yelped in fear and concern when they heard the booming sounds.
Megatron snarled in anger,"What was that?!"
"We're not sure, Lord Megatron," Vehicon Captain spoke.
BOOM! Vehicons were blown into pieces and parts by the countless missiles and laser beams, including holographic calling device. With the smoke dispersed, Optimus Prime and his team had arrived on the perimeter. Optimus Prime had used the Artillery Gun in attacking the Decepticons.
Optimus Prime turned and gave a nod to Bumblebee, who was neared to the Neutron Gun's Control Center. Bumblebee pressed some of the buttons in activating the Neutron Gun. The Energon flow through the long pipes to the edge. The Neutron Gun was activated as it slowly transformed into a giant shotgun-like. And it was prepared to fire.VIROOM! It was sounded like it was shut down...
Perceptor groaned in anger as he replied via Com-link to his allies, "The targeting system isn't responding! You'll have to fire manually!"
"Terrific," Bumblebee beeped in annoyance.
Optimus Prime turned to Elita One. He gave her the Artillery Gun's Targeting Lock Goggle. He explained, "The Artillery Gun targeting system is yours to command, Elita. You and Bumblebee must defend Neutron Gun while assist me in helping our allies at all cost."
Elita One nodded, "Got it. Good luck, Optimus."
Both Optimus Prime and Elita One hugged each other gently. Optimus Prime and Arcee turned and headed off to the Neutron Gun while Elita One and Bumblebee remained on guard of protecting its control center.
Upon on reaching to the Neutron Gun, Optimus took a seat on it. He was preparing to fire.BEEP! Arcee took a com-link. She heard screaming in fear and pain.
"Arcee! We need help!" Chromia screamed.
"Optimus! We can't hold them! The Decepticons are knocking on my door! Where's the support?!" Ironhide shouted in fear.
"Hang on, old friend!" Optimus Prime shouted. He turned and aimed his Neutron Gun at the arrival of charging Decepticon's Entire Army. The brave and strong remaining Autobots including his allies continued in resisting the attacks. He ordered, "Autobots, open fire!"
Optimus Prime fired the Neutron Gun at more of Decepticon's Armada Tanks. Arcee took the sniper blaster and fired at some of Decepticon Snipers, Vehicons and even the drivers within the tanks, while taking care of her enemies' arrival by firing and combating with them. Elita One helped as well by targeting her enemies before firing the Artillery Guns on them. Bumblebee covered fire for Elita One by firing his gun at them and combating with them.
Some of Decepticon Gunship turned and flew straight to Optimus Prime. They were about to fire their blasters and missiles at him. But got blown up to pieces by Elita One's Artillery Guns. She was about to blown by another group of Decepticon Gunships, but instead got blasted by his Neutron Guns. They both continued helping their allies in firing at Decepticons and their armory vehicles while covering each other's back.
For nearly 10 minutes passed in firing at their enemies, the alarmed sounds beeping out loud. The Autobots gasped in shock and concern. Both Optimus Prime and Elita One tried their Neutron Gun and Artillery Gun for few times. The screen shown in front of them.
Optimus Prime groaned in anger, "The Neutron Gun isn't working!"
"So as my Artillery Gun!" Elita One exclaimed.
"It what?!" Ironhide and Chromia exclaimed in concern.
Optimus Prime got out from his seat. He and Arcee rendezvous with Elita One and Bumblebee. They were all concern and worry.
BEEP! Perceptor spoke in concern, "You both are out of Energon!"
Optimus Prime groaned in anger while clenching his fist, "Then, we need to find more. We're heading back to you, Perceptor!"
Optimus Prime and his team turned and headed straight to the entrance door from the platform. Before they were about to go up, the door slammed down from the top. They all gasped in concern and shock.
Received the loud noise, Perceptor asked, "Optimus! What's going on?! My reading got spiked!"
Optimus looked stun and shock as he replied: "The door... It shut by itself..."
"But... Why?" Elita One asked in concern.
"Guys!" Bumblebee beeped.
Three Autobots turned to Bumblebee who turned and pointed at his right direction. The floor opened into a long stairs to the ground. They were in shock and surprise as they approached to it. They looked at the below. What was that?
Sensing something familiar to Optimus, he headed to downstairs. Elita One, Arcee and Bumblebee looked at each other in concern and worry. They followed him to the downstairs. Whatever Optimus was doing, there must be great reason behind it...
"Optimus?! Where are you going?! Optimus!" Perceptor exclaimed in worry.
Descending on the stairs, Optimus Prime and his team continued looked around of their surroundings and even headed straight through the long hallway of the strange metallic walls and ceiling. For few miles they had passed through the mysterious hallway, they had arrived at the large hall. They entered it. The bright light glowed and glared upon them. It blinded their sights.
Bumblebee beeped, "What was that?!"
"No idea..." Arcee said in concern, "It must have calling Optimus. But why?"
"I don't know. I think we're about to find out," Elita One said in concern.
Optimus Prime headed straight towards the light. Upon arriving before the giant golden sphere which was covering the bluish light spark, he looked at it.
"Whoever you are, I can sense your through my Matrix," Optimus Prime said calmly, "It's like I had known you before during the Age of Primes. Was it long before, Metroplex?"
Three Autobots looked surprise and concern of what Optimus Prime had said. Why would he called it Metroplex? Was it something behind the city's origin?
Optimus Prime continued, "I ordered you. No. I asked you. Help us in this dying time of need."
It was silent for the moment. Had Metroplex ignored Optimus Prime?
The ground shaken for the moment. It opened into two of rounded shape. The lever device appeared in front of Optimus Prime. Had Metroplex agreed? Without any concern or hesitation, he pulled the lever down.
BOOM!The ground shaken hard and shaky. Four Autobots felt it. The city's wall changed and shifted like it was transforming into something from floors, walls, ceilings and more.
On the outside of Metroplex City's, Ironhide and his remaining army of Autobots continued battling and resisting the attacks and invasion from Decepticon Army. From his office at Technor, Megatron and his remaining officer were even watching the event as well.
BOOM! Everyone stopped their battles. They turned and found the Metroplex City was shaking hard and quick as if something was about to happen. It was like transforming!
The City slowly formed the body and even legs and hands, and followed by the black helmet. His shoulders had the twin shotgun canon and machinery blaster, and sides were three mortar-canons. He stood up gently before stomping on the ground in front of Decepticons. Both Autobots and Decepticons; and even Megatron, were in deep shock and surprise of looking at giant colossal, who was bigger and taller than both Omega Supreme or Trypticon. Where did he came from?!
Metroplex raised his right hand in front of him. His palm had Optimus Prime, Elita One, Arcee and Bumblebee. He spoke loudly, "Metroplex heeds to the Call of Last Prime."
Autobots were in great shock and surprise of what they had seen. They had a new ally to help them. They had their chance in winning and surviving the attacks! The Autobots were readied to strike back at Decepticons and defend the Ark. Metroplex was on their sides...
To be continued...
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Author's Notes:
1) Grimlock, Swoop, Sludge, Slug and Snarl are based on their G1 and Movie Counterparts (even non-canon).
2) Scorn and Slash are based on their Age of Extinction (Movie) counterparts.
3) Jazz is based on his G1, Movie and Animated Counterparts.
4) Metroplex is based on hisFOC Counterpart.
