Chapter 5: Get the Bridge OFF!
At the Polyhex's Abandoned Factory, the large brown refinery truck was standing by neared to the factory's back entrance. Most of the Autobot Troopers were loading and filling thousands of Energon Cubes in the refinery Cybertronian Truck. The Energon Cubes were pumped from the Energon Reservoir Lake where Jazz, Crosshair, Sideswipe and Cliffjumper had found and defeated Insecticons.
Ever since Jazz had reported the news to Optimus Prime, he sent a word and order to the Autobots in moving and bringing the Energon Cubes back to Iacon for pumping and filling Energon in the Ark. With the help of the Refinery Truck, the Autobots may have their chance in getting out from Cybertron and in search of new home for them to stay.
At Refinery Truck's Loading Bay, Jazz and Sideswipe were checking through their Hologram Notelist Pad about loading and moving the Energon Cubes in Refinery Truck.
"Do you think it's good idea of using the Refinery Truck?" Sideswipe asked in worry.
Jazz shrugged, "Nothing can be done but do our best in finishing the job and especially making sure Energon Cubes are safe from any danger."
"Yeah... But what about Grimlock and the others? We've lost their signal. Damn it... I'm worry and at the same time, I'm pissed off by his leaving us behind. That guy is hotheaded."
"I know what you mean. But no worries, Sideswipe; knowing Grimlock, he won't go down without the fight."
Sideswipe thought for the moment before smiling, "Yeah... You probably right about it. Come on, we'd better start moving those Energon. We wouldn't wanna be on Airachnid's bad sides when all of Energon Reservoir Cubes had been delivered."
Jazz nodded his head, "Yeah... But I wonder why Optimus just need one transport for heading back on the long way while another was on the air. We could have done it on the air."
"Who knows," Sideswipe shrugged, "Optimus has some plans for main or backup. But hey - he's the Prime. I think he knows what he'd doing."
Jazz sighed, "I sure hope so..."
As soon as the Energon Cubes loaded up within the Refinery Truck, Jazz and Sideswipe came out from the loading bay's ramp before transforming into their cars. The Refinery Truck had its ramp closed and locked up as it prepared to move out.
VROOM! The Refinery Truck had moved out. Some Autobot Troopers were in their vehicle modes rolled and moved out. Sideswipe and Jazz met up with both Cliffjumper and Crosshair. They acted as the front guards before drove out. The team of Protectobots moved out as well from the back of Refinery Truck as the rear guards. They were on their way back to Iacon...
At Shockwave's Laboratory of Kaon, Shockwave and Starscream were talking with Airachnid from the holographic monitor. They returned from the battlefield as they had failed in defending and saving the Space Bridge Tower while losing much of the Energon to the Autobots. Airachnid growled in anger as she declared something that Starscream truly hated the most...
Starscream gasped before screamed, "But that's my post! You can't do that to me!"
Airachnid snickered softly, "Apparently, I can, Starscream. I am the Leader of Decepticons. Never forget that. From now on, Onslaught will be my new Second-in-Command. He's better than the cowardly Starscream. Until I return, Starscream; be sure that my coronation is properly prepared for my arrival." Her eyes narrowed in anger as she spoke darkly, "But if I don't see my coronation setting up, I'll rip your spark out. Airachnid out."
As soon as Airachnid had her monitor switched off, Starscream screamed in anger and rage as he kicked on the heavy box very hard.
Shockwave turned and glared at Starscream, "Starscream! You are damaging my equipment."
Starscream growled as he turned and glared at Shockwave, "Well apology for that, Shockwave! Who does that Airachnid think she is?! She has no right in stripping my post out! I work so hard to gain my Lord Megatron's trust as his finest and worthy Second-in-Command of all Decepticons. This is unacceptable!"
"I find your reason of hatred... illogical and annoyed."
"Humph! Like I need the obvious answer. That Airachnid has gone too far for ruining everything and especially stripping my post! We need to usurped and get rid of her at once! We must retaliate!"
"Your reason is indeed logic, Starscream. We must depose Airachnid at once. She may have proven to be ruthless Decepticon we had among our ranks, but her loyalty is nowhere to be found for the Decepticon's Cause."
"If you have the plan, then now is the time. Besides, we already had failed in saving our only option to leave this dead planet to another world. A world filled with raw Energon is beyond our reach."
"Hardly, Starscream," Shockwave said calmly. Starscream turned to him as he had his left arm activated the holographic design of Space Bridge Tower, "I had already download its design, ability and capacity of how Space Bridge worked. This is after all but fail-safe plan, should we fail to protect the tower. And at the same time, I can focused on studying and working on Grimlock and his team from using primitive reptilians for the experiments."
Starscream was in shock and surprise before smiling and chuckling, "You always had the backup plan for the Decepticon's Cause. Impressive, Shockwave... Very impressive..."
Shockwave nodded his head, "Indeed I had... What of Airachnid? She will turned into rogue against any Decepticon that defies her rule."
"Do not worry of that. Soundwave told me that he has some special surprise that will bring order to our forces and especially teach that foolish Airachnid. In time, Blackout will keep any eye on her. But if Lugnut indeed can dispose of her, we'll have nothing to worry about."
"Indeed... Now I must leave..."
Shockwave headed to the elevator. Starscream looked shock and surprise of Shockwave's sudden leaving. He asked, "So, where are you going?"
Shockwave turned to the front as he pressed the button of the elevator, "I have some experiments to perform. And for that, the Decepticons will turn the tide to our favors."
As the answer had given, the elevator's doors closed from two sides. Starscream smirked in impress and dark...
The Autobot's Refinery Transport continued moving through the long way and hallway of ruined and destructive site of cities and park while the Autobots continued in watching and looking out for any sign of attacks or Decepticons.
Airachnid and her Decepticon Army had encamped on the Transport's left side of the building. They had found and located the enemy's transport. She was standing before the edge of the building. She smirked darkly.
"There it is - The Autobot Transport carting away MY Energon."
"Don't you mind'OUR' Energon?!" Onslaught's voice spoke firmly and angrily. She turned and found five Combaticons had their arms crossed and their looks were not happy and pleased of what she had said. Onslaught cleared his throat as he spoke firmly, "Don't forget, Airachnid. I'm the one who devised the plan to steal it back."
Airachnid growled in annoyance, "Of course, Onslaught. I'm aware of that." She then smirked darkly; had made Onslaught suspicious and concern as she continued, "But you are no Starscream or Shockwave when it comes of 'taking care of Energon'. So, I leave the plan for you to explain."
Onslaught nodded his head as he headed off to the holographic large monitor. He explained seriously and firmly, "Combaticons - listen up! We need to divert the Transport off the main road and into sky ambush led by Airachnid, Dreadwing and Lugnut."
Four Combaticons nodded their heads in agreement. The holographic bridge was formed.
"We will accomplish this by destroying the bridge in this sector." The map revealed the Swindle's vehicle mode in crossing through the area while showing crimson targets. Onslaught turned to Swindle, "Swindle, I want you to patrol the area to deal with any Autobot Scout who would give us away."
Swindle nodded his head in agreement.
Onslaught turned to both Vortex and Blast Off. The map revealed their helicopter and shuttle modes in flying through the blocks of cities and factory's old refinery cylinders and more, he explained, "Blast Off, Vortex, you'll need to clear a shortcut through this canyon to the bridge."
Vortex smirked darkly before nudged gently on his buddy Blast Off, who chuckled lightly.
Onslaught turned to Brawl. The map revealed Brawl's Tank Mode being positioned before the bridge and shot it down. The Transport continued rolling ahead and straight to the bridge. He explained, "Brawl will follow in a dropship and blast the supports to bring the bridge down."
Brawl chuckled before slamming his fists together hard.
The Transport turned to its direction to its east and headed straight to the block of cities. It was where most of the Decepticon Dropship aiming their guns and blasters at the transport when it reached to its destination.
Onslaught continued, "Once the transport changes course, we'll join Airachnid's ambush and reclaim what ours." Four Combaticons nodded their heads seriously and firmly. He continued, "Remember, we have limited time and Energon to pull this off. Make it happen!"
Airachnid snickered before smiling, "Yes - make it happen, Combaticons! Don't disappoint me!"
Onslaught turned to both Vortex and Blast Off, "Vortex, Blastoff and Brawl; Get to the bridge and destroy it before the Autobots could get it! Do you get me?!"
Four Combaticons looked at each other for the moment. They smirked darkly and evilly before they headed off for their mission. Vortex and Blast Off transformed into their Cybertronian Helicopter and Shuttle as they flew off to the sky. Swindle transformed into his Cybertronian Hummer and drove off. Brawl entered the Decepticon Dropship and flew after Vortex and Blast Off.
Airachnid smirked darkly and evilly. She turned to Onslaught and Lugnut as she spoke darkly, "Come, Onslaught. We'll await them at the rendezvous point. Thundercracker and Skywarp are setting their units up. I wish to see the end of Autobots once and for all."
Onslaught nodded his head in agreement, "Very well, Lord Airachnid. We'll wait at the rendezvous point."
Airachnid, Onslaught and Lugnut headed straight to another dropship as they prepared to leave and head to the rendezvous point.
Blackout; witnessed the event and the plan Airachnid had discussed with Combaticons, growled in anger and hatred as all he did was glared at her. He did not trust her since the very day she joined Decepticon's Cause and especially abandoned Starscream, Dreadwing and his fellow Gladiator Barricade. He kept an eye on her trickery and betrayal if she were up to something...
The Autobots continued marching and heading straight to the rendezvous point where they had to cross the bridge in reaching to Iacon in time than using the long way to reach there. Jazz and his Rescue Team continued rolling ahead.
"Hey, Jazz," Cliffjumper asked, "aren't we forgetting something? The bridge - it's our ticket to reach to Iacon. And I had some instinct kicking in that the Cons are gonna blow it before we could pass it."
Crosshair hummed softly and calmly, "Cliff's got the point. We'd better meet up to there for safeguarding."
Jazz chuckled, "No worries, boys... Everything is secured and safe. Ironhide had some team of his in protecting and securing the area from any sign of Decepticons."
"Good old Ironhide," Sideswipe chuckled happily, "He'd never ceased to amaze us."
On the back of Autobot Refinery Transport, a group of Protectobots continued rolling and moving ahead to their location and area.
"Guys... What if -" Hot Shot cleared his throat, "- What if the Decepticons really did manage to break through our defense and destroyed the bridge, they could set an ambush on the long road."
Groove hummed softly, "The kid has the point. This could be the trap. We ain't gonna take the risk, are we?"
"No, Protectobots," Prowl answered, "We're not taking any risks because as long as we had special weapons, the Decepticons won't know what hit them. Even if they did manage to stop our Transport, we had one or two tricks in escaping this dangerous zone..."
Streetwise whistled happily, "Nice one... Wow, Optimus and Ironhide sure did make some cool preparation for this kind of situation."
Red Alert hummed gently, "We are fortunate to have a Prime with us."
Prowl nodded his head, "Yes... But do no underestimate Decepticons, they may have some tricks in overcoming and defeating us. Be weary and alert of our enemies and especially Combaticons, Protectobots."
"SIR!" Four Protectobots exclaimed.
The Autobots continued their journey and march in heading straight to the bridge. Time was of the essence and especially they had to deal and defeat the Decepticons.
From a far distance of the Autobot Transport, three Decepticons had checked and scanned on the Transport carefully as they wanted to make sure that it was safe for their force to engage and fight. They were Thundercracker, Skywarp and Barricade. They looked shock and concern as they looked at each other before nodding their heads in agreement.
Thundercracker and Skywarp transformed into their jet modes while Barricade stood and rode on Thundercracker's back. They then blasted off in heading straight to the rendezvous point where they set an ambush for their enemies...
Vortex and Blast Off had passed through many blocks of underground city while blasting most of the Autobots Fighters and Soldiers from the ground and sky to pieces. They dodged and avoided the attacks in whirling around and flew over before blasting their blasters and launching their missiles at their enemies to pieces. They had to protect Brawl's Dropship as they tried to reach to the underneath bridge.
For nearly 20 minutes had passed, they had arrived at the bridge from Polyhex's longest route in taking a shortcut to Iacon City. The bridge was long and large while its two support supporting on both left and right. They landed on the platform hard. There was no sign of the Autobot Transport.
"Good thing we've made it here in time," Vortex said calmly.
Blast Off nodded his head, "Tell me about it. I would have my flank get blown up!"
"Hold it right there, Decepti-creeps!" The Autobot Captain exclaimed in anger. He and his Eight Autobot Troopers came out from the boxes. They aimed at their enemies. He continued, "Step away from the bridge, creeps."
Vortex and Blast Off looked at each other for the moment before they chuckled darkly and evilly. Autobot Troopers looked confuse and worry of what happen next. Vortex cleared his throat calmly. He then screamed in anger before launching his powerful Shock Wave at his enemies; blowing them away from him and his allies.
Brawl, Vortex and Blast Off chuckled evilly and darkly as they were laughing at the defeated Autobots by Vortex's Special Attacks. BEEP! They responded to their calls.
"Combaticons, what's your status?!" Onslaught demanded angrily.
Blast Off cleared his throat before responded, "We've got here in time. Those Autobots knew we're coming. They had everything prepared to defend the Bridge from us. That's so uncool!"
Brawl hugged in anger, "Tell me about it. Well, I'd better get start in blasting!" He transformed into a large tank-turret. He aimed at the left side of the bridge's support, "BOOMING TIME!"
Brawl fired his two canons at the eastern supports. BOOM! As soon as the smoke dispersed, the eastern support remained standing. Three Combaticons gasped in shock and worry.
Brawl yelped, "What the-?! Nothing's happen!"
Blast Off growled in anger, "Damn those shields! They must be fortifying the supports! I hate them!"
"We'd better to disabled those shields! And I had the feeling that both sides got shielded up by the controllers!" Vortex suggested.
"Hmm... Better get started now! The Autobot Transport's on its way to the Bridge!" Onslaught said, "We're running out of time! Get to the controllers and shut the shield down!"
"We're working on it!" Vortex and Blast Off exclaimed as they both transformed into their air vehicles.
"Work FASTER!" Onslaught cried in anger.
They both flew and headed straight to both sides of platform. Vortex headed to east while Blast Off head to the west. As soon as they got there, Autobots fired their blasters, guns and missile launchers at them both. They quickly dodged the blasts and fired their blasters and missile at their enemies for few times.
Vortex activated his Shockwave Blaster as he fired them right on some of Autobots as it blown them away from him. Blast Off launched himself like the missile as he charged and rammed most of the Autobots aside from him. With the Autobots had been dealt for, the four-legged crimson canon emerged out from the ground on both platforms. They aimed at both Vortex and Blast Off.
Vortex and Blast Off yelped in shock and feared. They dodged them while firing their Shockwave and Missiles at the Autobot Marauders as hard as they can give. The Autobot Marauders proved to be hard for both Combaticons to fire and blast at before firing and shooting back at them for few times. Combaticons continued dodging and avoiding the attacks while firing back at the Autobot Marauders.
For the moment had passed, multiple large powerful canonballs flow up and shot straight at both eastern and western platforms. They hit and blasted the Autobot Marauders to exploded to pieces. And the whole area under the bridge was booming and exploding! As soon as the bombs ceased from falling, the area's smokes dispersed into clear. The area was filled with ruin, scarred and burnt marks of the attacks.
Both Vortex and Blast Off looked shock and surprise from the attacks from the sky. They groaned and growled in annoyance. They knew who did it.
"BRAWL!" Vortex and Blast Off exclaimed in anger through their com-links
Brawl groaned in anger, "Stop complaining and start opening the support's shields! I'm getting itchy!"
Vortex and Blast Off growled in annoyance. They headed to their own platform direaction. They pulled the lever down as the bridge's shield opened and lowered them to the top.
Vortex exclaimed, "First shield is down!"
"So as the second one," Blast Off shouted.
Brawl smirked darkly as he aimed his two canons on both left and right cables. He launched multiple shots in firing straight at two cable supports on the bridge. With the very powerful shots, the bridge's supports blown up to pieces before falling to the ground. The bridge was about to fall down and let its part and pieces to scramble and fell...
BOOM! The bridge's center large pillar launched several more of strong and powerful supports out and held on both north and southern part. The bridge stood strong and still...
Brawl growled in anger, "This bridge is really starting to grind my gear!"
"Now what?!" Blast Off asked impatiently.
Vortex growled in annoyance. He then spotted a giant hole on the central's pillar. It was large one. He grinned, "We're going to the core. Brawl, stay put!"
Brawl groaned in annoyance, "Staying put is the least of my favorite... So unfair!"
Vortex and Blast Off transformed into their air vehicles. They flew straight and entered to the large center's hole. They were heading straight for the control panel to shut the system down before the Autobot Transport was getting to the bridge...
Airachnid and her team were waiting at the rendezvous point for setting and preparing the ambush in attacking the Autobot Transport. Using her binocular visions, she spotted the bridge was standing still as well as the Autobot Transport was coming closed to it.
She groaned and growled in anger and annoyance. She turned and glared at Onslaught, "Onslaught! The transports is nearly to the bridge! Why isn't the bridge destroyed?!"
Onslaught remained calm and firm as he answered, "My team are working on it as fast as they can!"
Airachnid and Onslaught glared and growled in anger at each other. They both getting on each other's grinds...
Barricade cleared his throat in taking their attention before they could start the unnecessary fight. Both Airachnid and Onslaught turned and glared at Barricade. He reported, "Thundercracker, Skywarp and I did some scouting and scanning on the ship. We confirmed that transport is equipped with Anti-Aircraft Guns. So, I suggest we think of how we overcome them."
Airachnid and Onslaught growled in annoyance while Barricade remained quiet and firm. They nodded their heads in agreement and understanding with Barricade's concern. Airachnid headed off as she required some council and planning with some of Decepticons.
Onslaught growled in annoyance, "And I thought Starscream was worse than her. I admit one thing... He was more organize for the mission, and especially."
"As long he doesn't chickened out much," Barricade chuckled, "no worries, Onslaught. If Airachnid up to something treason, we have Lugnut and Blackout to take care of that. Ordered by Starscream and Shockwave."
Blackout nodded his head, "Airachnid will pay for usurping our Lord Megatron's place. She will definitely betray us all as he, Starscream and Shockwave had expected..."
Onslaught took a deep breathe, "Yeah... Hopefully, Starscream had a good plan in taking care of that witch. I'm starting to get annoy by her orders. Let's keep an eye on her for a while..."
Barricade and Blackout nodded their heads in agreement with Onslaught. They turned and glanced at Airachnid, who continued having her counseling and planning about the attacks on the transport. Most of Decepticon Officers were antagonized at Airachnid since she had no right to lead the Decepticons since she was more impatient and aggressive than Starscream...
Vortex and Blast Off continued in searching for the control panels while at the same time, they fired their blasters at the Autobot Troopers, who were guarding and securing the central's core control panel from the enemies. They both had manage in taking care of them. They were in their air vehicles as they continued in searching and finding the control panel through the dark hallways of the central's core area.
They both contacted Onslaught for advice and guide in taking care of the situation.
"Onslaught, what are we supposed to look for?" Vortex asked.
"The final support," Onslaught answered, "It should look like the ones you already destroyed."
Blast Off growled in annoyance, "That should be fun..."
Vortex and Blast Off continued in flying through the hallway of long cylinder, which had the blue electrical security beams in shooting their enemies down. They had managed in avoiding the attacks from their enemies.
They exited the hole. They transformed into their robot modes. They found and encountered the large cable poles-like attaching to the top. But it was blocked by the large shield-like. They both growled in annoyance. Vortex approached to the lever as he pulled it down. The shield lowered down and revealed two cables-like.
Before they could do anything, the ground opened in two as the platform life revealed and shown the large and bulky blue robot with the very strong and powerful machine blaster. More of Autobot Troopers came out from the entrances, boxes and also from the top platforms. They all aimed at their enemies. Vortex and Blast Off gulped and yelped in fear.
"Nuts and Bolts!" Vortex and Blast Off exclaimed in shock
"Vortex! Blast Off! The Transport had reached the Bridge! What's the status on that last support?!" Onslaught asked angrily.
Vortex growled in anger, "Stupid Security! This could take a cycle or two!"
"Gah! You both need to hurry! That bridge needs to come down NOW!"
"Working on it, boss!" Blast Off exclaimed in annoyance.
Vortex and Blast Off charged in while firing their blasters at their enemies. They quickly dodged the firing blasts from the Autobot Troopers. They slide underneath of the Autobot Titan. Vortex quickly launched his powerful Shock Wave at his enemies away from him. Autobot Titan remained standing as he continued firing at Vortex, who quickly turned and hidden on the pillars before firing back at him and the rest of remaining Autobot Troopers.
Blast Off approached to the machine as he tried to set his Detpack on the support cables. But more blasts and shots hitting on the cables, causing him some distraction and problems in handling the situation. He groaned in anger. He turned and fired his Overheat Blaster at two to five Autobot Troopers before shooting at the Autobot Titan's head. Vortex took the chance and launched his Shock Wave at him out.
Blast Off had his Detpack set up on the support cable, "Combaticons! The charges are set!"
BOOM! The support cable blown to pieces. The whole bridge started in shaking off as the pieces and parts were falling apart!
"About time, Vortex and Blast Off!" Onslaught exclaimed in annoyance.
Brawl huffed in anger, "Get out of there, Guys, or you're going down with the Bridge!"
"Tell us about it!" Vortex and Blast Off exclaimed in concern.
They both transformed into their Cybertronian Helicopter and Shuttle. They blasted off through the hole that was blown up by the detpack. They continued heading straight through the maze of the central pillar's core while dodging and avoiding the falling parts, debris and pieces.
For the moment had passed, Vortex and Blast Off emerged out from the large hole before the explosion emerged and blow out from the hole. The bridge blown up to pieces while falling to deep abyss. Both Decepticons transformed into their robotic modes. They screamed and cried happily about their victory.
The Autobots stopped their movements from going as they found the bridge was gone. They knew they had to take another route to escape from Decepticon's clutches on taking the Energon Cubes. They looked at each other for the moment before nodding their heads slowly. They turned their course and headed to the long and dangerous route in returning to Iacon.
On the rendezvous point, Airachnid and her allies had witnessed the event. They smiled and cheered wildly and happily as they had the chance in taking the Energon Cubes back from their enemies. Airachnid smirked darkly and evilly. She finally had the chance in proving to be noble and powerful leader than any Decepticons and Megatron while removing and disposing any loyalists to Megatron, Starscream and Shockwave.
"It is time..." Airachnid said darkly.
To be continued...
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