Chapter 2: …Into the fire
Bumblebee's point of view
'I know it's dangerous but someone has to do it' I thought as I drove down the rubble covered Iacon road.
It had been a quite drive so far but I had just spotted two Cons up ahead, I quickly used the element of surprise I had to transform to robot mode, flip through the air and quickly blast the Con on the right with my Neutron assault rifle then span around and ended the on the left. I then landed on the ground, did a barrel role and transformed back into vehicle mode and continued on my mission.
As I continued down the speedway, I was stopped by a massive explosion which forced me to transform so I could avoid the blast; in doing this I hit the ground, hard.
As I got to my feet I saw four Cons and a Decepticon cruiser with their weapons aimed at me; as I went to put my hands on my head, an explosion rocked the cruiser and out of the explosion I saw a black and grey battle tank.
Next I heard the sounds of gunfire behind a wall. Suddenly a leaper class Decepticon comes flying through the wall and onto the ground. Then a Cybertronian with a Dark red and grey paint scheme came through the hole in the wall and proceeded to shoot the leaper in the face with his Path Blaster.
Lastly a red and blue Cybertronian truck appeared and a powerslide into one con, sending him over the edge, then quickly transformed into robot mode and sliced the last con in half with his energon axe.
All three then approached me, the truck was the first to speak "you are a skilled fighter, but you shouldn't be out here alone. Autobots are no longer safe in Iacon." He advised. As he finish another Autobot appeared in the form of a red and white ambulance.
"The Decepticons control the air waves the only safe way to get word through is by messenger, I volunteered. The names Bumblebee." I replied.
"Ratchet! This Autobot needs repairs!" the truck ordered the ambulance.
"Be still I'll get you fix up." Ratchet told me.
"Wait, there's no time. I have to find the Autobot called Optimus, I have important information for him." I told them.
The truck stepped forward "I am Optimus" he said proudly.
"You're… Sir It pains me to tell you, but our leader Zeta Prime is dead."
"What! Are you sure." The jeep asked
"I am" I told him grimly
"Megatron." Optimus simply said
"And what of the high council?" Ratchet asked
"They've gone underground and cut of communication with the outside. Optimus, without Zeta Prime our forces are directionless, ineffective."
Optimus pondered for a moment then replied "the council will emerge when it's safer, in the meantime Bumblebee, Ratchet, Buzzsaw and Dreadclaw you're with me. Let's go.
Buzzsaw's Point of View
As the five of us travelled on the elevator to the command centre, we saw first-hand how badly the city was being hit.
"How could we have let our guard down?" I openly ask.
There was an awkward silence for a minute then Dreadclaw spoke up.
"Because we thought that Zeta prime and Omega Supreme were invincible that's how old friend."
"And it may have very well have cost us Iacon in the process." I said gloomily.
"The decepticons can take this city over my twisted, lifeless husk." Bee said encouragingly.
"We'd rather have no more loss of life Bumblebee." Ratchet said caringly.
Before we know it the elevator doors open and we started running to the Command centre. When we arrived I noticed the holographic image of Silver Ranger, the hot-headed commander of the Aerialbots and another friend of mine.
I could hear Ranger telling the Autobots in the room to get hold of Zeta prime.
Optimus walked up and began to speak.
"Silver Ranger this is Optimus." He declared
"Optimus!" he almost shouted "patch me through to Zeta Prime, we need him to activate the planetary defence guns." He half asked half ordered.
Optimus looked at me and Dreadclaw before saying "Zeta Prime is dead."
"He's dead!" Ranger said with a hopeless look on his face "Then, what are we going to do?"
"I've taken temporary command Silver Ranger. I'll get those guns online you and the other Aerialbots just stay low until then." Optimus ordered.
"You got it boss." Ranger said before cutting off communications.
The five of us go to leave for the gun controls, an Autobot appears in front of us.
"Optimus, Sir" he says as he solutes him.
"What is it soldier?" Optimus asked.
"Sir, we've detected an energon spike which originated in the sea of rust." He explained
"Wait, the Sea of Rust? Are you sure?" I quizzed.
"That's right sir, I even double checked the readings."
"Hum, Optimus this may worth be checking out."
"Agreed Buzzsaw, soldier prepare a shuttle for Dreadclaw and Buzzsaw here and give them the co-ordinates."
"Right away sir." The trooper said before running off.
However, me and Dreadclaw were shocked at what Optimus had said.
"Optimus, are you sure you want your two heavy hitters to go on a recon mission and at a time like this." Dreadclaw protested.
Optimus looked into the warriors eyes and replied "I'm sending you two because I know you'll get the job done without any mistakes."
"We understand boss." I said before Dread could protest anymore.
"Good, now get moving." Optimus said with a stern look on his faceplate
As Me and Dread walked towards the shuttle I could only think 'what have we gotten ourselves into this time'.
Dreadclaw's Point Of View
I knew it was bad, we walked down the corridors with wounded and dead alike. I stopped and connected the points, I solved the puzzle! We were about to go to the Sea of Rust, that is where the Dino Bots were made. Grimlock has not gone there, yet so this is going to bed bad. Very bad; like bad as in a massive Earthquake and Tsunami bad! Buzzsaw turned around and looked at me.
"You ok? You looked preoccupied and in your own world at the moment." He asked and then described what I looked like.
"Have you not solved the puzzle: the energon spike, the Sea of Rust or it just being unusual?" I replied back and then his face when all puzzled. After a 10 seconds or so, it changed.
"Scrap! The Dinobots, we have to get there quick, we have to stop Grimlock from turning, He is one of the best and brightest, after this, BAM, He is going to be a Moron, we have to help Him, let's go now!" Buzz said connecting all the dots and solving the mystery and we ran to the Hanger.
We got there after a minute passing the flyers and the healers, the Ship was ready. It was an awesome Ship twin thrusters nice cockpit and self auto-mated guns, just in case of Cons. Nice, and also and sleek Matt Black paint. We ran to the ramp and got to the Doors I opened them by pressing the release button and we boarded the Ship. I turned it on and did all the safety checks and loaded the guns, I pushed the thrusters stick forward and we started our journey to the Sea of Rust. What could possibly go wrong?
AN: Hi guys, a special thanks to my reviewers and to my Co-writer, the-Unknown91. Also keep reviewing and cast your view on the story by voting on my poll. That's all guys and remember, Peace.