DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TRANSFORMERS OR ANYTHING ELSE EXCPET DECEPTIBOTS AND PLOT KEKOA AND OTHER CHARACTERS ARE FROM THEIR RESPECTED OWNERS LENDARAS, HASBRO/TAKARA
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TRANSFORMERS OR ANYTHING ELSE EXCPET DECEPTIBOTS AND PLOT KEKOA AND OTHER CHARACTERS ARE FROM THEIR RESPECTED OWNERS LENDARAS, HASBRO/TAKARA
THE LOST CHILDREN OF CYBERTRON
Chapter 52: The White Eagle
--OBLIVION REMAINS--
Crimson optics glared hatred amongst the flashing lights of the stars as the space fight continued. Galvatron awakened with a ball of blind fury as he turned to see about damage reports only to find the entire ship destroyed. Turing again he found the remains of Sideways as he floated next to him. His whole body torn in half as his spark chamber is gone having been blown away from it all. In anger Galvatron activated his thrusters as he transformed thanking Unicron for the dark sphere that instantly heals his wounds.
As he blasted towards Earth towards the ground he did not go unnoticed as another form followed him.
--MEANWHILE--
Thundercracker dodged again as a blast came and Miles being his pilot proved to be very useful. While Thundercracker was driving Miles was shooting. It was Miles who noticed that white streak heading towards Earth.
"Hey T.C. I think someone is heading towards planet side." Miles said
Thundercracker took a look and realized that there were not one but two individuals. The first was one that Thundercracker recognizes in an instant with that dark colored scheme and Valkyrie jet style only found on Cybertron. The other was a human space shuttle chasing it and that one Thundercracker knew was Goliath.
"What is going on T.C.?" Skywarp said over the comm.
"We got trouble 'Warp it seems as if Galvatron survived the blast." Said Thundercracker in reply.
Dodging another blast Skywarp joined his wingmate as they weaved through the turbo lasers trying to find the hole that would take them down.
"I hope Goliath can take care of him," replied Skywarp
"I will go with him to keep him out of trouble; after all I have to know what my son can do," said Skyfire as he turned off and another space shuttle made its way towards earth.
"You take care Skyfire you're already damaged so don't push it," replied Jetfire as he joined the ranks
"Don't worry I will," with that Skyfire blasted off towards the planet.
Thundercracker was now worried, but he had a mission to complete as he flew closer. Their forces were gaining on the enemy, but it was not enough with the sheer number of them flying at them.
"Hey T.C. I think I see it," said Miles as they made planet side and Thundercracker turned to find a large hold just off from where the main head would be.
"Warp you get this?"
"Oh yeah baby it is time for some payback!" Skywarp's enthusiastic reply was made over the comm...
"All units this is Thundercracker rendezvous at these coordinates we have a lock on the hole, and I need three units to follow me into the pit. Anyone willing?" he asked though that was more of a joke then anything.
Already several planes met up with him as he zoomed down sending out a few welcoming presents to make way for his departure.
"Alright you lot listen up! This is it! Time to go into the pit. Thundercracker going in!"
With that he dove into the service shoot followed by Skywarp and Jetfire. Right behind him was Dirge and Ramjet followed by Silverbolt, Air Raid, another Autobot called Cloudkicker and a Decepticon named Slipstream. Covering behind them was another seeker named Acid Rain who along with several other human jets and Cybertronians managed to keep some of the forces back.
Thundercracker was the first to dive in as the F-22 dove through the tunnels his form giving him ease as he slipped through the pipes where his normal Cybertronian form would not have. He Skywarp and Jetfire (surprisingly he could maneuver in tight corners) felt blasts from sever fighters from the outside.
"Shit we have to get rid of them," said Miles
"Trust me on this," Thundercracker stated
"Hey guys some of you break off, and try to see if you can get some of those Sweeps to follow you," Thundercracker stated and about five of them including Thrust flew out with them.
"Copy that Gold Leader,"
By luck most of the fighters followed.
--GOLIATH--
Galvatron made an explosive entrance as he crashed into the ground with an impact after he landed. The other fighters immediately moved back the drones bowed to him as they fought on. Unleashing a morning star Galvatron began to bash at any an all present.
His hits were deadly as friend and foe were killed under the morning star. Already Skyfire was ahead of Goliath as he crashed into Galvatron fist raging as an Energon blade became available and Galvatron deflected the blow. Throwing back his morning star he struck Skyfire in the chassis and the Autobot shuttle was thrown back into the crowd of fighters. Getting up the shuttle wiped the Energon from his face as Galvatron closed the gap on him.
"So you want to challenge me eh?" he said smirking as Skyfire kicked the massive mech and watched as Galvatron went away from him.
Goliath soared in the atmosphere engines not as strong as Skyfire's but he was able to make it to the battle field.
When he gotten lower however he found to his horror that Galvatron had a morning star over Skyfire's head ready to kill.
"NO!" With a cry unlike any other Goliath swooped in for the kill.
He extended his feet out like talons and struck the Tyrant. Galvatron dropped down into the ground with a grunt as Goliath rushed to Skyfire's side. Not before Galvatron got up and hooked the chain that was attached to his morning star around his ankles and pulled. Goliath was dragged but Skyfire managed to get up and fire a few shots at Galvatron.
Galvatron walked slowly towards the Scientist turned warrior and grabbed him around the neck.
Skyfire struggled while Galvatron held him a grin of malice filled him.
"If it isn't the mighty Skyfire the first traitor to the Decepticons." Now though Galvatron held on to him.
"It is because of you that Starscream left my side to join my enemy taking my army with him," he said face pulled closer to Skyfire's
Goliath struggled to get free while trying to get to Skyfire.
"DAD!" he yelled
Galvatron turned to the smaller shuttle and smiled something so vile that Goliath watched in horror as Galvatron pulled his other hand back. Skyfire's optics grew wide when he smashed it into his chassis and pulled out his spark. Coughing up Energon Skyfire could only look at Goliath with pity as his optics went dark and he fell to the ground.
The world seemed to stand still for the peaceful Goliath as he looked at the glowing orb in Galvatron's hand before he absorbed it.
"Such a waste of energy, yet so delicious," he said his smile was just as evil and malignant as ever.
Every circuit in Goliath's body went still as he watched his only living father fall. The lifeless gray body of Skyfire fell to the combatants.
"NO FATHER! SKYFIRE!"
--OPTIMUS--
That horrid scream filled Optimus's audios as he turned to see Galvatron his figure taller then most of the combatants. He held Skyfire by his throat while his other clawed hand had smashed something blue and pulsing with life. Instantly Optimus knew what that was…Skyfire's spark.
Skyfire fell optics going offline as his body impacted the ground. Slicing into another form Optimus turned to see Goliath reduced to tears as Galvatron walked up to finish the job.
--GOLIATH--
Goliath was sobbing now as he stared at the dead form of Skyfire as his grey form could only look at him his mouthparts opened in a silent scream. Galvatron grabbed the sparkling by his neck.
"You're next," he said
Goliath could only stare as the mighty Galvatron went to tear out his spark chamber when something filled his CPU…
Don't give up Goliath! Fight back!
A voice from a distant memory awoken something in him it was the voice of one of his lost human family members. The voices of both David who lost his life in Iraq and Kyouji who died recently. Another voice filled his thoughts…
I will always love you my son
That was the voice of Skyfire telling him to hold on. Optics going online Goliath called all his strength to him as he placed his hands against the ones that held him and kicked upwards into Galvatron's face.
Galvatron was furious as he unleashed a volley of laser fire at Goliath who barely dodged in time. He however missed the fist that followed as Galvatron slammed it into his face. Being flown back Goliath fell near Skyfire's body. Just looking at the lifeless optics made Goliath cry out even more as he was once again grabbed by Galvatron. Kicking out again Goliath found himself at arm's length this time. Try as he might he could not break Galvatron's hold.
Galvatron walked towards the Deceptibot again and slammed his face with his morning star. Flying till he hit the ground he banged his head against a rock and was out cold. While Galvatron advanced Optimus Prime stepped in and managed to get a good choke hold on Galvatron, but the mighty tyrant proved to be too powerful and threw the Autobot ruler with no problem.
"Without the matrix to give you extra strength Prime your spark is mine!" Galvatron said as he advanced on Optimus Prime this time with two blades out from his arms. Just as Optimus was about to get killed someone threw a Unicronian in the way, and he was killed instead giving Prime the time he needs to move. Optimus tried to fight back but Galvatron proved to be too powerful for him once again as he met the business end of a fusion cannon. It was like Megatron on steroids as he saw his life flashing in front of his optics.
Only to have two figures come in just in the nick of time and snatch him away from the force of the fusion cannon.
--BARRICADE AND BUMBLEBEE--
Both Barricade and Bumblebee high fived as they saved Optimus from death. And both rushed over to the Autobot Leader's side. They both helped him up while Bumblebee gave cover fire as Galvatron attacked again. By they time they got away his attention once again turned to the son of Skyfire.
--GOLIATH--
Get up Goliath!
Slowly optics came online as Goliath looked into the face of Artemis as she held him steady.
"Don't move too much you're hurt," she said
"No," Goliath replied
"But…"
"I have to fight for the sake of everyone and for my father," Goliath said.
"Zenith is out and I just barely have the strength to fight anymore Goliath. Sonic is missing, Kyouji and Stitch are dead," Artemis replied.
"I have to fight this battle myself," he said and started to get up.
"Alright Goliath I can't stop you, but please stay alive," Artemis replied
"I will don't worry," Goliath replied.
Already he saw the form of Optimus Prime go down as once again Galvatron was hit from the side by a flying Sweep. He slowly began to walk towards him, but found that the bot was already looking at him.
"Goliath no!" Optimus cried from when Bumblebee and Barricade carried him to safety, but Galvatron was approaching.
"You're mine son of Skyfire," Galvatron said.
Goliath punched back hoping to win the battle, but Galvatron is stronger and blocked the blow and smashed his fist once again into Goliath's face. He tried to reach for the sparkling's spark but Goliath wiggled out just in time. Try as he might Galvatron had the upper hand even his bending skills were pathetic as Galvatron unleashed a power of his own. That power alone threw Goliath off balance and into the ground.
He could not move as warnings blared up on his screen and Galvatron seized him by the head. He then smashed Goliath into the ground as the boy fought more. Again and again he fought but Galvatron proved he had the upper hand.
"Well boy it has been fun and now I grow board of this game. It is time for you to return to the Unmaker and join your father in the pit!" as he neared the ground and watched as the other hand reached for his spark time seemed to slow.
Father I will join you and mother soon was all that Goliath thought about.
Don't give up yet my son!
Goliath don't give up yet!
Fight Goliath fight!
I have trained you to be a warrior to protect Earth. The Earth has given you many gifts Goliath and so have I so use them
That alone made time truly stop as Goliath heard something deep within his spark.
It was the cry of the eagle.
FLASHBACK
"It was said the Unicron is the Unmaker and Primus the Maker. Where as Unicron is chaos, Primus is order in the universe. The great Primus created all transformers in the universe from the small minicons to the gigantic planet of Cybertron for his children to live. These two have fought for eons never resting trying to destroy the other. Now when Unicron called up his army of drones to fight off the Children of Primus he created two beings. The first was Galvatron the other was Sideways. Now Sideways can easily be killed since he is immortal but not invincible. Where as Galvatron is both… since both serve Unicron the great Unicron gave them special powers.
The first of these powers is to travel in the dimensions to anywhere in the universe, and create worlds that are right for Unicron's consumption. Now to do this Unicron feeds on the hatred of all Transformers. In order to consume the world it has to be full of hate; so much hate that it would be like eating candy. So his general's Sideways and Galvatron both descend to the world and take on the form of the former leader, or one of them.
While Sideways waits Galvatron would be the one to start the wars. He would consume the soul of any unsuspecting Transformer and turn their spark into a thing of pure evil. From there he would meticulously work his way to build hatred amongst the people and use it to fuel his master. While he is at it he consumes the souls of the deceased along with Sideways. Both are like what humans call vampires or soul eaters consuming the sparks of transformers for eons.
While they consume the sparks Unicron consumes the sparks of the planets the ones that inhabit it are eaten as well."
"So he is like Shang Tsung or what ever his name is from Mortal Kombat?" asked Stitch
"Yes he is like that guy from your game Stitch." Replied Nanobite as she continued her lesson.
"Now there was a third general his name was Nemesis Prime a dark sparked individual that remains at the side of his master Unicron to be the last source of defense against any who would destroy him."
"Who can destroy Unicron?" asked Radon
"Primus," was the reply
"Primus split his spark into three pieces each piece is vital to the survival of all Transformers. There is of course the Allspark which gives life to the transformer being born from it, but there is also Vector Sigma. That is the part that creates the body once the spark has been received, and last but not least the Matrix where the knowledge of ages past are stored. When these three combine they say that Primus will awaken and peace will be restored to the universe once more. The sparks that Unicron and his minions consume will also be at peace."
"How do you destroy Galvatron?" asked Sonic
"They say that the only way to destroy Galvatron is to be pure of spark since his is pure evil. Your spark has to be full of the light of Primus or what ever deity that you worship. You have to be free of any hatred in your pump and you have to fight for a righteous cause. They say that the one who can bring him down can hear the sparks of those who call upon them to free them, and return them to where they belong whether it be to their body; or to the well of Allsparks. If you can do this and look within yourself to defeat this evil then they say that Galvatron can fully be destroyed."
--ANOTHER FLASHBACK--
"Now I want you all to look into your selves to find the animals within," Obun said to her gather students. Goliath sat behind Rodan as they went over meditation techniques in the garden just above their home on the Kalaupapa Pali. As Goliath did so along with Radon and Rodan he could hear the distant cries of something in the air. The only thing that went by was a bird but Goliath paid no heed.
They all were in their sparkling protoforms at the time so Goliath figured that this takes place nearly 20 years ago.
Goliath could hear the cries of a bird again but cleared his mind and continued to try and meditate that is until he went to sleep. He woke several times to remain unnoticed by Obun. He kept having dreams of flying or hearing bird calls but still his mind was to focus on finding his animal spirit.
Hours went by and still no one had called their animal. Once again Goliath was plagued by dreams of flight as he watched the ground below he could hear the sound of flapping wings. Looking down he saw a river and flew down towards it. As he flew down he noticed some things first off was that he was covered in feathers and second he was flesh.
Waking from his meditation Goliath was face to face with Obun.
"What did you see Goliath?" she asked
"Um what do you mean?" Goliath said nervously thinking that he was in trouble for falling asleep during meditation.
"You saw yourself as something entirely different right?" she said
"Um yes Grandma," Goliath replied how did she know?
"Well Goliath what did you see?" she asked again gently
"Um I was a bird a large white bird." Goliath replied
"Can you describe what kind of bird by pulling up your holoprojector?" she asked
"Um...ok," Goliath replied as he got up.
He then hooked up some cables that Nanobite gave him and took some deep breaths through his intakes. When he was done he called up the dream he had.
The image showed of a white eagle it looks like a white bald eagle with its blue eyes and white beak. Everything about it was white and the others awed at the sight.
"The eagle of light? Hmm impressive Goliath," Obun said
"What does it mean?" Goliath asked
"It means you have a pure soul or spark in your case. The eagle is a symbol of strength and leadership one that will come in handy one day. It is a proud symbol a ruler of the skies and of the world around them. To have a white eagle means your destiny is one full of challenges and each wave your power grows. In order to do this you have to trust both yourself and the Eagle and become as one. By fighting as one you (and this goes for the rest of you) can become the ultimate warrior." With that Obun looked at each and every one of them.
All the Deceptibots looked at their grandmother their small bodies made up for their determination.
"All of you are my warriors you are my protectors. I anything were to happen to me you are the ones who will carry out my work as guardians of Gaia or Mother Earth. She was the one who took you in and gave you life. True your parents created each and every one of you and brought you here but Mother Earth with the help of Amaterasu's light made you live again."
--END FLASHBACK--
Goliath's head smashed into the ground and he could barely move. He remembered his grandmother's words well and the skills that she taught each and every one of them. He could barely function, but he could hear his grandmother's words, You are the protector of life!
He suddenly remembered his lesson that he was taught as a protoform sparkling.
The only one who can destroy Galvatron is one who possesses a pure spark…
A pure spark…
The white eagle is a sign that you have a pure spark……
You can find the white eagle in the deserts of Arabia, Egypt and the deserts of the Middle East…
In Arabia it was the sign of the Royal Guardian whom one can't copy the image…
In Egypt in the most sacred of temples they and the falcon represent Horus and Amon Ra guardian of the sun.
In other places it is a sign of the life giving rain that would cleanse the land and renew it.
Goliath looked up as Energon leaked from many places on his body. His leg was useless as he tried to stand. Slowly Galvatron turned around to face him,
"I figured after that blow you would be dead," said Galvatron.
Goliath only glared at him his vocal cords no longer functioning properly.
"What happened a Nano-cat got your tongue?" he asked
"Sh..Sha..Daow…Re..Urn…to…Ark…Ess," Was all that Goliath could say from his damaged processor.
Fight Goliath!
You can do it son!
Save us!
Set us free!
Use the powers that you have learned call upon your animal spirit!
Those last words in his processor got Goliath going slowly he prayed as Galvatron loomed closer to him.
"Pl..ese…Help…o…Ar..an…" Goliath begged the heavens.
He was once again grabbed by Galvatron and the dark mech made to finish his off with his fusion canon.
A cry was heard from the skies as Goliath saw a ghostly form loom overhead its wings flapping. The sun was now rising over the eastern mountains. He did not notice the night nor the day before as he was in space. Now that he was back on earth the warm light of the rising sun was something of a sign of hope for Goliath as he felt its warm embrace.
The clouds and smoke from the battles both above and on the ground were now being lit by the sun. Goliath failed to notice till now that the skies had been storming with lighting storms and allow the person brief glimpses at the skies above. As he looked he saw the sun rising below the clouds a beacon of hope. As he felt the golden rays touch his face and burn away the despair in his spark he could feel something cry out his name.
It was not voiced however but he could hear it on his audio sensors.
And his spark.
The cries of a bird in the distance.
Opening his damaged optics and trying to focus on the form that took shape. He could barely hear the screams of Galvatron as something hit him with full force.
Crashing to the ground Goliath looked up and saw a form rising to the sky once more before diving down towards him. His vision began to fade as something touched him gently and he felt warmth radiating from somewhere.
It is alright Goliath rise up and smite thy foe I give you my strength may my wings serve you well,
With that everything went white.
--OPTIMUS--
Barricade and Bumblebee both on each side of Optimus helped him to sit up better as they waited for the battle to be over. As the fighting presumed they watched as Galvatron finished or presumed to finish off Goliath as the Deceptibot was covered in Energon and fell to the ground unmoving. As he lay unmoving Galvatron was about to render the finishing blow when a streak of light came from the direction of the sun and struck Galvatron in the face.
The leader howled in pain as the light attacked him again this time going for some more vital parts. Trying to fight off the light Galvatron fled to other parts of the battle field. It was then there was a blinding flash of light.
When the light cleared Optimus watched a transformation happen to Goliath…
--GOLIATH--
Goliath came back online as a new power surged through him as he felt every error across his vision return to normal.
In fact more then normal.
He felt powerful all of a sudden and with that he raised his new…
Wings?!
His wings were now like those of a bird and looking down at his hands he saw that they resembled bird talons.
WOAH!?
--GALVATRON--
Anger dripped at his systems as he smashed the head of another of the planets defenders and left the soaking remains of a whole line of humans in his wake.
Suddenly a presence made itself known to him and he turned finding something of light right in front of him.
This being bore white armor like Skyfire and his brat but the difference was his helmet was pointed forward like a bird so he could not see his face. Its blazing blue optics gave away the fact that this is an Autobot but the white wings behind it gave it an almost angelic appeal.
The being held his sword high and ready for action waiting for him. He shown with a radiance in the light of the rising sun.
Galvatron readied his sword for what he knows to be a long fight.
TBC
SLAG! That is one long A chapter! Well I had to split it in two pieces and had to thank Nightwish's SAHARA and Jay Chou's CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER for inspiration to this two part chapter. Stay tuned soon for part two of this exciting episode.