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The ground began to vibrate as a strange "humming" sound could not be missed. "That didn't sound good." Blaster said, which was quite possibly a huge understatement. The mood suddenly changed when a Decepticon shuttle came into view. The ship itself was just slightly larger then Sky Lynx himself but it definitely not built for combat as its war-class counterparts.

A door opens on the bottom of the ship,allowing the crew to reveal themselves. Windsweeper, Slugslinger, Spinister, Battletrap & Flywheels land near the group. Everyone took exception to their arrival, all but Shockwave & Thunderwing, who looked down at them with his arms crossed as though he were waiting for an introduction or something of sorts.

"Sh-Shockwave? You're back! What happened?" Windsweeper asked. "No time to explain, we need to get below the surface & stop whatever our common enemy is doing."

Suddenly, several green teleportation cylinders of appeared & bringing to the scene several more Cybertornians. The present Decepticons became nervous when they realized that The Wreckers have now arrived to the party. "Well, this is bringing back all kinds of unflattering memories." Springer's sarcastic tone didn't bode well with some that were present.

Edward's attention focused elsewhere when he saw Wrath. Dressed in a black muscle shirt, black pants & boots with a red bandanna tied around his head. His new look was complete with him holding a rapid-fire energy rifle. The image itself would make John Rambo proud. "Wrath?"

"Oh, you're still alive." The boy answered sarcastically.

"You dick, what's with the getup & the gun?"

"Oh yeah, they let me join them."

"Wait, you, a Wrecker?"

Wrath nodded with a smile, obviously proud of his newly made achievement. However, Edward & Lust just glanced at each other as the image of Wrath, screaming like an idiot, firing wildly at creatures that only horror movie makers could come up with & they are being held captive. Before even being rescued, the world suddenly explodes. Somehow, (most likely) connected with the boy.

Reality quickly returns & they couldn't help but mutter, "We're doomed."

"Screw both of you...Seriously."

"Did you bring the cargo like I asked?" Alpha Trion asked as he approached Springer while Ed's conversation was going on. "Yeah, we brought him. He's being prepped for transport now. But, I got to ask. Do you really think you can pull this off?"

"To be honest, I'm not certain myself. But, we have to try."

"Well, we've brought the guns as long as you've got everything you need & a six-demon bag, we should be alright."

The last thing Springer said puzzled the elder 'bot. "A six-what?" Springer tapped Alpha's chest in a jock-like gesture as he looked at him with a grin. "I'll tell you later." He moves past Alpha Trion & looks down the dark shaft that lead to the planet's inner sanctum. Strange that Shockwave would have one of his labs near this area, but no one really thought much of it. Well, except for Alpha Trion & the giant.

"Okay, so who is willing to venture down to send the lift back up?" Springer asked. All eyes suddenly turned to Windsweeper, who just stood there nervously. "Wait, me?"

"Well, you look like you're more than capable."

"Yeah, but... you're a Wrecker."

"True, but I need to get everyone organized for the assault."

The conversation broke when the sound of a high powered turbine & hydraulics pressurizing from down below. "Wreckers, ready up... I don't like the feeling I'm getting from this." Springer's fears were soon confirmed when that which was down in the dark depths made itself known.

It's form was not flattering & told much of what it was capable of. It was a combiner & a big one at that, slightly bigger than Thunderwing & Sky Lynx. Its armor was black & silver, four clawed blades where mounted onto the right arm with a four cannons mounted on the right arm. The chest looked to be heavily armored with twin chain guns show just off from the sides & its head was nothing short of that of a monster. Vampiric fangs, two pairs of blood red eyes, one set stacked above the other & what looked like shoulder length dreadlocks.

Jet wings were combined to form bat-like wings on its back, Leviathan's scales can just be seen under the chest plate connected above a round belly. Its long tail moved from the left to the right, showing a long dagger that had a jagged edge in the center. Ed, Lust & Wrath's reactions told shock & fear. Who would be crazy enough to make this? The answer to that was down stairs. The beast's fist tightened as it stared down all that stood before him, especially Thunderwing, growling in his direction & told it was either hungry for blood, pissed off or both.

Lust grabbed Ed's shoulders as Wrath hid behind her, clenching her coat tail. Ed's eyes never left the creature as he said the most explanatory thing that one could say about this monster. "You are one ugly, mother fucker." The beast roared loudly as though it were a battle cry before lifting it arms above its head. "Take him down, Wreckers!"

(A/N: I couldn't resist putting in that line from Predator...)

The few shots they were able to get off all went in vein, when the monster slammed both fists onto the ground sending what looked to be a controlled shock wave, tearing apart the steal covered ground, sending bodies flying & tumbling back.

Thunderwing charges forward & delivers a hard right to the beast's face, causing it to lean its upper body slightly after the impact. It straightens itself & looks at Thunderwing, showing that the punch did do some damage, but quickly healed with the cover of some short bursts of red lightning. He delivers another punch to the same area. Again, little affect.

Thunderwing stands somewhat dumbfounded by his lack of results. The beast suddenly backhands Thunderwing with his left arm, sending him flying back into Shockwave's laboratory. Destroying the rest of the receiving tower & collapsing the roof to the lab. Everyone that saw the incident were left stunned. The destroyer of their home world was just tossed aside as though he was nothing. "Dammit, let that thing have it!"

The Wreckers along with the few Decepticons that were on hand open a furious barrage of firepower at the monster, but the results only seem to antagonize it. Edward clapped his hands together & placed them on the ground... Nothing... No light show, no mutations. He couldn't believe that his alchemy failed. He makes another attempt with the same end results. "Not good... Wrath, try using alchemy, it's not working for me!"

Wrath stops shooting long enough to pull out a large knife from his side & reforms it to his left arm, turning his arm into a short sward. "Mine works. You just suck, that's all." Ed almost reacted to the last comment, but knew the situation was a little too "life & death" at the moment to argue. His right hand tucks inside his forearm & changes to its gun mode.

Guns are tools of death, but it mainly depends on the person using them. He is not a huge fan of them, but this is a time that he wished he had something a bit larger. He braces himself knowing that this "mini-cannon" has a bit of a kick. He takes quick aim, not knowing what or where he might hit, he takes his shot & amazingly enough, it strikes the monster in its upper left eye.

Springer looked at the blonde human to his left, impressed from the accuracy of his shot. Or, perhaps it was just dumb luck. By this time, Thunderwing had risen to his feet & started his engines, charges forward & spears the monster in the abdomen with his shoulder & drives him back first into the remains of a large building.

The monster uses his legs to kick Thunderwing over his head & into the debris of the collapsed buildings, Thunderwing's back slamming hard onto the pile of broken concrete & twisted steal. The monster rolls onto its stomach & pushes itself back to its feet. The blades on its right arm extend out as it looked down at Thunderwing as its eye heals with a sudden small burst of red lightning.

It cocks its arm back while slightly twisting it's midsection for more momentum & without warning, several large blasts of purple tinted energy suddenly strike the creature in the back, causing it to stagger forward. It retracts the blades & turns its head to glance at his enemy. To everyone's surprise, there stood Megatron, smoke billowing out of the barrel of his fusion cannon. "Well, this is most convenient. I get to destroy those that wreaked havoc in my base & kidnapped one of my subordinates, but I also get to eliminate a few Autobots in the process." He said, grinning evilly.

Behind him stood Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Astrotrain, & the Predacons. To Springer, this was now looking bad, they would be outnumbered two to one if Megatron lead the charge. "Springer, this is Pointblank. Special cargo is ready for transport on your order."

"Hold on Pointblank, we've got our hands full at the moment. Instead of a beam down, I want you to beam up Alpha Trion."

"Say, what?"

"You heard me. Do it now!"

Alpha Trion did not have time to protest Springer's decision as he was teleported away as the beast whips around to point his arm mounted guns at Megatron, while striking Thunderwing's face with his tail, knocking him off to the side of another building. It takes aim & opens fire on the Decepticons before him. They scatter in various directions including their leader, Megatron, who landed on his feet, sparks flying as his feet scratch across the steel ground. seemingly amused by the monster's attempt to kill him.

"Of all the enemies that I have ever faced in my life, Only a Prime has proven to be my 'supposed' equal. As of now—and even before—you are proving that you are weak & pathetic. Having to unite to stop what you may consider a, 'non-threat'. And as for your so called, 'father', I'm here to not just take back my subordinate, but to return the favor of invading my home."

The Predacons quickly regroup & merge into Predaking, staring down it's opponent while making its threat assessment. The beast throws its bladed arm forward & launches a spiked tipped cable toward Predaking, striking him deep in the left side of his chest just under the shoulder joint.

"GET OVER HERE!"

(A/N: Again, I couldn't resist. Had to add in at least one Mortal Kombat reference.)

Predaking is suddenly dragged forward as the cable retracts into the beast's arm. This surprised everyone at the notion that the monster before them spoke & clotheslined the combined Decepticon giant to the ground. The cable is pulled free from Predaking's chest, hearing him groan from the sudden exit of the spear.

"Decepicons! Atta-" Megatron's call to battle was interrupted by the sound of Thunderwing's engines igniting, rushing forward like a bat out of hell, tackling the monster from behind & driving him front first through three damaged & decaying buildings before skidding across the ground. Predaking regains his senses, draws his sword & gives chase as do the other Decepticons.

Shockwave sees this as a golden opportunity to make a break for the lift. He looks to Springer who was busy watching the brawl going on in the distance. "Springer, the lift is unguarded. This is our chance."

"Right... Wreckers, give us some cover."

Shockwave, Springer, Topspin, Twin Twist, Whirl & Sandstorm sprint to the lift with Roadbuster & Broadside covering the rear with their weapons drawn. Ed, Lust & Wrath gave chase, mad at the fact that they were being left behind with a war among giants taking place not far from them. Reaching the platform, Shockwave sees that the control panel was damaged. Whether intentional or accidental, this was going to be troublesome & possibly time consuming.

"Is there another way in?" Springer asked. Shockwave turned his head to face him. "Nothing that is close enough to our current location." Springer handed his rifle to Whirl & pushed Shockwave off to the side. "Fine, then I'll hot-wire it." He tears off the lower cover & pulls out a handful of different colored wires. He tries to determine which line connects with the lift motor as the fight behind them continues on.

The monster swipes with his blade covered arm at Thunderwing, who blocked the attack with the cost of the armor plating on his right forearm. Heavy gouges are clearly visible as he comes back with a left hook to the monster, forcing it to spin around in place. Somewhat dazed, it now faces Predaking, who wrapped his left arm around the back of its head & shifting his weight in one quick motion, he DDTs the monster into the hard surface.

Thunderwing grabs its tail with both hands & taking off into the air & with all of his might, he begins to build momentum by spinning in place with the help of his engines. On the forth spin, at peak velocity, he releases the beast, watching it crash into what was left of another ruined building & digging a trench with its face across the hard surface before coming to a stop about eight hundred yards.

Thunderwing lands on the ground as Predaking gets back to his feet. Megatron looks on with his trademark scowl while the others watch with surprising calmness. Perhaps it's because their leader was present or the fact that Thunderwing hasn't turned on them yet. The beast slowly stirs & pushes itself up. It begins to chuckle as it rose to its feet before its laughter gradually became louder, grabbing the Wreckers' attention.

"This is how you wish to play... Very well... let us up the ante."

Red lightning began to crack & dance wildly around the beast, the armor began to flex & bulge out. They all stood in shock watching the creature grow at an alarming rate. Broadside & Roadbuster glance at each other as they watch things go from bad to worse. "Uh, Springer, not to sound like I'm pushing you, but things are getting bad out there." Roadbuster exclaimed.

The beast's tail bulks out & develops two smaller daggers next to the center as a pair of large spikes grow out of its shoulders. "Fun & games are over. Now you face Sinistor at his fullest."

Thunderwing just huffed at the name. Obviously, not impressed as though he were expecting more after its recent transformation while Megatron's annoyance of this creature grew with each passing second as two things came to mind. It gloated about itself & gave a less than intimidating name. "...Whatever..." He muttered before changing to his gun form & being received by Starscream, who took aim at Sinistor's head.

He takes the shot & strikes the left side of Sinistor's face. Wiping out both of his left eyes & a portion of his cheek. He grips his face in pain as Thunderwing sees an opportunity & strikes Sinistor with a left hook, causing him to momentarily leave the wounded side of his face exposed, giving Thunderwing a chance to connect a hard right to the damaged area.

Back at the lift, Springer continues to toy around with random wires, trying to get power to the lift motor. As anxiousness starts to get the better of everyone, Springer suddenly lucks in & the lift begins to descend down the shaft. "How far down do we have to go?" Edward asked nervously. Springer turned to face him as he takes his weapon from Whirl. "All the way down to Hell, kid... It's been a while since I was here last."

(Begin soundtrack: Johnny Cash – Ain't No Grave.)

Autobot Battlecruiser Xantium.
Alpha Trion stood next to a table that the body of Optimus Prime laid upon. Pointblank also stood there unsure of what to think as the elder 'bot as he placed his hand on Prime's chest. "Looks like you finally bit off more than you could chew old friend." He then turned his attention to Pointblank. "I wish to be alone with Prime for a moment."

"Um, of course. I'll be right outside if you need me." With that, Pointblank walked away & through a bulkhead door that closed behind him. He opens Prime's chest plate & his reinforced Spark housing. He then opens his own chest plate & releases a white armored, self-contained, glowing orb with a pair of handles attached to each side. "It is time. Rise & fulfill your destiny."

He sets the orb inside Prime's chest. A low pitched "hum"echoed in the room as sparks of blue lightning ran wild across Prime's body, his eyes glowed brightly as his chest plate closed & the lightning had subsided. He looked to his right & to his amazement, he sees the elder 'bot of long ago. "Alpha Trion?"

"Time to get up, there is much to do & little time to do it."

Outside, Pointblank leans against the wall across from the door that he exited through a few moments ago when it suddenly opened & exiting the room, was Optimus Prime with Alpha Trion following closely behind. Pointblank was in shock, his leader had returned. It was truly a miracle. Pointblank began to follow them & after a few moments, they walk into another storage room where his trailer sat. "Pointblank, have the modifications been done as I requested?" The elder 'bot asked.

"Yes, sir. Everything is ready."

"Modifications?"

"A little something I had done for you. How long it will last in your upcoming fight is anyone's guess."

"How do I activate it?"

"Simple, you merge with your trailer."

Prime stares at Alpha Trion for a moment before changing to his truck form & backs into his trailer. After connecting, He noticed there was a new program on "stand-by". Activating it, his body began to change again. The back of his semi form folded behind as it was pulled into the front of the trailer. The back divided in two as a new pair of red arms appeared out from the sides, followed by a slightly larger head with glowing red eyes appeared from between the shoulders. Prime stood to his feet, noticing how towering he had become.

"Incredible, it worked." Pointblank exclaimed as Alpha Trion just stood & smiled. "Oh course, it should be enough to perform the task at hand." He directed Prime to the pile of weapons that sat in the corner of the room. There sat a pair of twin barreled cannons & a pair of hand held laser rifles that have been modified to a slight degree, most likely to give an extra punch. He mounts the twin barreled cannons to his shoulders & picks up both rifles. "Time to go pay the devil a visit."

(End soundtrack.)