My Life as a Teenage Robot copyright Rob Renzetti
Transformers/Beast Wars copyright Hasbro
War For Cluster Prime
Chapter 08: Saving Vega
[Cluster Earth Base]
Red Lights flashed as alarms blared loudly within the Cluster Base.
squads of short, Red and Green Beetle Robots ran down the corridors, ready to attack the unknown intruder.
sadly, these drones figured out they were close...
by the scrapped remains OTHER drones that failed to stop their enemy.
they looked and saw a Human-sized "Robot Boy"
clad on Orange-and-Dark Pink armor with glowing blue optics.
the boy (Alex) slashed and shot at the many Cluster Drones who were (ironicly) nothing more than Insects to him.
"HAULT!" called a Drone
"STOP!, or, We'l-((KA-BOOM!))"
the drone was cut off by Alex shooting his head off.
"OW!"
Alex faced the other drones.
he then shifted his blade weapon into another gun.
he aimed his duel Ion Blasters at the "BeetleBots"...who paniced.
Alex fired continuous shots at them, reducing them all to scrap in SECONDS.
once all his enemies were terminated, he shifted his weapons back into hands he exhaled sharply, not really "enjoying" this mindless carnage.
but, he had a mission: to Find and Save his friend, QT-2.
and, he wasn't leaving this place without her...
and, he hoped that she was still functional when he DID find her.
"ALEEEEEEX!"
Alex looked and saw what looked like a Teenage Robo Girl running towards him.
though she sound EXACTLY like QT-2, she looked Very Different...
her metal skin was Yellow, rather than Cream Colored.
and, her eyes were Full Green and Black, rather than Full Yellow and Green.
her hair-like helmet was also short and grey with light green edges instead of green with gold hightlights and styled in a ponytail.
she even wore a black long sleeved dress instead of her yellow short sleeved shirt and green skirt.
"QT-2" ran up to Alex and hugged him (a little TIGHT)
"YOU CAME BACK!"
"uhhhh...y-yeah, i did."
the Robot Girl released Alex.
"Q...what's with the new look?"
QT-2/Vicki just grinned.
"oh, THIS?..." began Vicki, touching her metallic hair
"it's a "disguise"
"a disguise?"
"YES, after i escaped from my captors i figured i ought to change my appearance, so no one would recognize me."
Alex pondered this.
"Hmmm...well, that DOES make sense."
Vicki grinned darkly, but quickly hid it.
Alex looked at "QT-2" and spoke again.
"what were they trying to do to you?"
"oh, NOTHING...nothing at all.
they just kept me locked up and tortured me a bit."
Alex eyed his friend...which made Vicki nervous.
"Wa-What?, what is it?"
"that doesn't make any sense..." began Alex
Smytus acted like your were a Priority One Target.
why would he go through all the trouble to capture you...just to lock you up?"
"I DON'T KNOW!" snapped Vicki, suddenly
Look, we're wasting time just standing around talking!
we need to get out of here before those drones come back and SLAG US ALL!"
Alex nodded.
"your right...i'll go on ahead, you stay behind me."
Alex walked off towards a hallway.
Vicki just smirked, grinning evily.
"but, of course..."
Vicki silently shifted her forearm into a long blade.
"i'll stay Riiiiiight behind you."
Vicki walked close behind Alex, who took a moment to scan the hallway.
the "Teenage Robot" smiled a crazed grin as she raised her sword up, ready to strike a killing blow.
"goodbye, alex-"
"NOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Alex and Vicki suddenly looked behind them...and, saw QT-2 jetting towards them.
"Q!"
QT-2 rammed into Vicki, tacking her to the ground.
she then began to wail at her counterpart in Blind Rage.
"KEEP...AWAY...FROM...MY...FRIEEEEEEEND!"
Vicki held her arms up, trying to block her doppleganger's attacks.
she then growled as raised her legs up and put her boots against QT-2's chest.
jet boosters then popped out of the bottom of the boots Vicki then activated the boosters, flinging QT-2 thru the air.
as QT-2 crashed into a wall, Vicki (angrily) jetted towards her.
QT-2 quickly rolled away...just Seconds before Vicki pounded at the spot she was at.
Alex stood at still as a statue, stunned at this whole thing.
he watched as the Robot Girls stood up and faced each other.
QT-2 and Vicki then circled around keeping their optics trained on each other
"how did you escape!" demanded Vicki
"that's MY little secret." replied QT-2
Vicki narrowed her green optics, growling.
she then shifted both her forearms into guns and fired Rapid Shots at QT-2.
QT-2 quickly formed a metal shield on her arm, deflecting the bullets.
she then shifted her free arm into a gun and fired a single laser shot at Vicki.
the energy bolt struck at one of Vicki's guns, destroying it.
in rage, Vicki pounced at QT-2, yelling out like an animal.
Vicki pinned QT-2 down on the ground.
but, the yellow eyed gynoid soon rose up onto her feet.
as teh two struggled..their bodies slowly changed shape.
Alex gasped in shock as he saw QT-2 and Vicki BOTH transformed into Vexus.
one Green-and-Gold, the other Black-and-Green.
"you are so WEAK!, INFERIOR!" began Vexus II
"no wonder Smytus had Tarantulas Clone you...
your such an embarassment to the Cluster name, I'M ashamed that we're even "related!"
Vexus growled at her counterpart.
"well...that's ONE thing we can both agree on."
Vexus finally bashed her head into Vexus II's she then began to furiously punch and kick at her.
but, Vexus II soon recovered and caught her fists mid-punch.
she grinned a CRAZED smile as she squeeze Vexus fists, crushing them.
Vexus cried out in pain as she fell to her knees.
Vexus II then merciless kicked her across the jaw.
she then grabbed Vexus head from behind and, brutally BASHED her face into the ground, denting it.
she kept bashing her head Again-and-Again cracking Vexus face, and causing oil to drip from her mouth.
Vexus II finally stopped and turned Vexus around she grasped her neck (choking her) and forced her counterpart to look at her.
"As i said before: This universe isn't Big Enough for TWO "Vexuses..."
Vexus II then formed a long, jagged blade from her forearm.
"There can be ONLY ONE...and, I will be "that one."
Vexus responded to this by spitting oil in Vexus II's face.
Vexus II glared angrily at her, then raised up her blade.
at this moment, Alex (finally) decided to act.
he shifted his arm into an Ion Blaster and fired at Vexus II.
the shots forced Vexus II to release Vexus (who collapsed onto the ground)
Alex ran towards Vexus II, continuously firing his weapon.
Vexus II was NO MATCH for this cybertronian weapon and, found herself at the Cyborg's "mercy."
in desperation, she quickly transformed into a human-sized, alien jet she hovered for a moment, then finally blasted off down the corridor.
once gone, Alex reverted his arm back.
he then looked at the damaged Vexus and finally ran over to her.
Vexus groaned as loose wires sparked and, moter oil oozed from her ruptured armor.
she looked up and saw Alex standing over her, his expression emotionless.
Vexus gritted her teeth, feeling more pain shoot thru her body.
"a-alex...i'm-I'm Sorry.
i-i didn't...i didn't mean to...to..."
Vexus coughed up some oil, tearing up at her pain.
after a brief moment, Alex finally shifted his arm into a Gun-like device.
Vexus widened her cracked optics...fearing the worst.
"hold still...i'll patch you up."
with that, Alex aimed the "gun" and fired a stream of blue energy at Vexus.
strangly, this energy didn't hurt...AT ALL.
it actually felt "tingly" to Vexus physical sensors.
she then watched in awe as her injures slowly healed.
her wires reconnected and the cracks in her armor closed back up.
Alex finally stopped...and, smiled warmly at Vexus.
he then bent down and outstretched his hand to her.
Vexus paused for a moment...then, finally reached out and grabbed his hand.
Alex gently pulled her up and helped support her body when she nearly fell.
"you okay?"
"Y-Yeah...i think so."
Vexus held her head, which was still throbbing.
she then eyed the "gun" on Alex arm.
"what...IS that thing?"
Alex looked at his weapon.
"it's a medical tool, called an "Energon Repair Ray."
"oh."
there was a brief silence...then, Alex spoke again.
"sooooo..."Q."
Vexus looked nervous.
"y-yes?"
"mind telling me just what the "Clustercons" were DOING to you?"
Vexus darted her optics, feeling more nervous.
she grappeled her wrist as she tried to answer Alex question.
"they...s-sorta "repaired" me."
"repaired you?"
"my...processor was damaged.
i forgot that i was Vexus, i...forgot EVERYTHING."
Alex nodded, indicating that he understood her.
"go on..."
Vexus sighed as she looked away.
"they...restored my memories.
they wanted me to lead the Cluster again...to DEthrone my daughter, Vega."
Vexus closed her optics, letting oily tears fall from them.
"but...but, i couldn't kill my own daughter!
so, when i refused...they-they CLONED me!"
Alex pondered this.
"Hmmm...a Vexus Clone."
Vexus looked at Alex and nodded.
"yes."
"and, no doubt THIS clone has no probably "offlining" Vega."
Vexus scowled, shuddering a little.
she then silently nodded, confirming Alex theory."
Alex sighed sharply.
"GREAT...juuuuust perfect.
she's probably on her way to Vega RIGHT NOW."
with that, Alex robotic body "changed."
to Vexus shock and awe...Alex transformed into an Orange-and-Dark Pink MOTERCYCLE.
(("get on."))
Vexus was silent.
"huh?"
(("GET. ON."))
Vexus hesitated...but, finally sat in the Motercycle Alex Seat.
she then gasped as Alex performed a "wheelie", then sped off at high speed.
Vexus gripped the bike's handles tightly.
she kept her head down, looking straight at the "road" ahead of her.
(("We need to get OUTSIDE the facility.")) began Alex voice
(("these walls make communication IMPOSSIBLE.
once out, i can alert nearby Autobots of Vexus II and the Cluster."))
"Auto-what?"
(("it's a LONG story, i'll explain Later."))
at that moment, Vexus saw dozens of Green and Red Beetle Drones gathered ahead.
"LOOK!" exclaimed Vexus
(("I see them."))
"THERE TRYING TO BLOCK US OFF!"
Alex just chuckled.
(("Try" isn't the same as "Doing."))
with that, a hidden "booster" below Alex motercycle form activated Vexus exclaimed as the Alex "jumped" right over the dozens of drones.
he landed with a bump and continued to speed away
(("EAT MY DUST, BUGS!"))
before long, Alex and Vexus saw exit.
but, a metal door slowly began to lower from it.
"It's closing, WE'LL NEVER MAKE IT!"
Missle Launchers then popped out from Motercycle Alex sides.
he fired the rockets, blowing a gaping hole thru the "closed" door.
he then sped right through it and outside the building.
(("made it.")) said Alex, bluntly
Alex then drifted on the ground and stopped.
Vexus got off the "bike" and watched as it transformed back into Robot Alex.
the two then looked and saw Goldbug and Silver Shell fighting more Cluster Drones.
only THESE were slightly larger, and looked more menacing.
Vexus recognized them as "her" Elite Troopers.
Alex quickly shifted his arm into an Ion Blaster.
"they need help...so, let's give 'em some."
Vexus paused for a moment...then, finally nodded with a smile.
she then shifted her forearm into a sword and shield.
"go for the HEAD, that's their Weak Point." said Vexus
Alex nodded.
the two then charged, joining in the battle.
Goldbug looked and "spoke up."
(("BEEEEP, beep-beep-beep Boop-Boop, BEEP!"))
Silver Shell looks.
"yeah, i see them: Alex, and..."
at that moment, Sheldon's eyes widened from under his faceplate.
"wait...is that VEXUS!"
"RAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!"
Vexus viciously slashed at the Cluster Troopers, slicing their heads off.
"TASTE COLD STEEL, YOU TRAITORS!" shouted Vexus
"yep...VEXUS." repeated Shel
after several minutes of fighting...
Alex finally shifted his Ion Blaster into an Energon Repair Ray.
he then turned a dial and charged it.
"STAND BACK!"
everyone backed away as Alex shot a stream of energy.
the beam colided with the troopers...and, actually weakened then.
"NOW, GOLDBUG!"
Goldbug nodded as he shifted his hands into Plasma Blasters.
he fired continuous shots at the stunned troopers, destroying them.
once ALL the drones were reduced to scrap...everyone powerd down their weapons.
then (all of a sudden) a small, Black-and-Green Jet flew over them.
the jet then transformed in mid-air...and, there hovered VEXUS II.
which left both Silver Shell AND Goldbug confused.
"cute..." began Vexus II
"but, let's face it: you all REALLY could of gotten that done alot "Faster."
Vexus glared at her Clone, growling.
"then, come on down here...
so i can show you how FAST i can Re-Arrange your FACE!"
Vexus II scoffed.
"Another TIME...i've got Better things to do.
like paying my daughter a "visit", heh-heh-heh..."
"NO!"
Vexus II transformed back into her small Jet Mode and blasted off.
Sheldon lifte dhis faceplate visor up and looked at Alex.
"okay...WHAT is going on here!"
"No time to explain!" Began Alex
"We've got to get back to Tremorton NOW!
or, else Vega (and, a whooole lot of humans) are gonna be DEAD real quick."
"But, what about QT-2?"
Vexus stepped up.
"i AM "QT-2."
Sheldon widened his eyes, steping back a little.
"Y-Y-YOUR...QT-2!"
Sheldon's face then grew pale.
"oh...GROSS!
I HAD A CRUSH ON AN OLD WOMAN!"
Vexus eyed the exosuited teenager.
"Hey!, i've still got a-thousand more years on my "warranty."
"ENOUGH!" Said Alex, loudly
"In case you've all forgotten...VEGA IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME!"
Alex then looked to Goldbug.
"Goldbug, send out an Autobot Distress Signal tell EVERY nearby Autobot to head for Tremorton, Priority ONE Alert!"
Goldbug nodded, making beeping noises.
he then transformed back into his his Camero Form and opened his doors.
"Inside, Everyone...we need to get to Tremorton."
"yeah, but...what about HER!" said Sheldon, pointing at Vexus
"SHE'S...with US."
"I'm not buying it, just 'cuz YOU say so."
"Grrrrr!, I don't have time to argue...MOVE!"
with that, EVERYONE got inside Goldbug
Alex sat at the driver's seat Sheldon sat in the Passenger Seat next to him and, Vexus sat in the backseat between them.
boosters popped out of the back of Goldbug's vehicle form he then sped up, moving extra fast due to his rocket boosters.
Once Goldbug was out of the forest and, on the road headed for Tremorton...Alex began to talk.
"Okay, HERE'S THE THING..." began Alex
"Vega's attempts at trying to reform Cluster Prime into a peaceful "republic" has brought about unsettling results.
while Vega has ALOT of Supporters, MOST Cluster Bots are still "Empire Loyalist-"
"Loyalist to VEXUS." snapped Sheldon, eyeing Vexus
Vexus just looked away.
"WHATEVER!, the point is that the Rogue Cluster Bots have been planning on invading their Homeplanet for quite some time.
Vega has feared a Cluster Civil War is going to happen...well, i think that's EXACTLY what the Rogue Cluster want."
"I thought they just wanted to kill Vega." said Sheldon
"they DO...so winning their little War on Cluster Prime will be "easier."
"EASIER!"
at that moment, Vexus spoke.
"My daughter is MORE than just the new Queen of Cluster Prime...
she is also the Leader of the proposed "Cluster Republic", it's Figurehead.
"and, the Empire Loyalist believe that if they "cut-out-the-head"
then, any bot that apposes them will be directionless...and, easier to destroy."
Sheldon's eyes widened in shock.
"my god...THAT'S HORRIBLE!"
"and, Pointless." said Alex, his tone Stern and Dark
"a plan like this was attempted once before on ANOTHER Robot Planet...
and, after millions of years...Cybertron is STILL locked in Galactic Civil War."
Vexus looked confused.
"Cybertron?"
Alex glanced back at his friend.
"PLANET Cybertron...it's Goldbug and Blitzwing's homeplanet." began Alex
"there was a time when Cybertron was like Cluster Prime: a Peaceful Paradise.
until a bot called "Megatron" started the Great War by killing the Cybertron's leader: Alpha Trion."
Vexus widened her optics at this.
"my goodness..."
Alex looked back at the road, his eyes narrowed.
"Vexus II thinks that by killing Vega, she'll be back on the throne by tomorrow...
she has NO IDEA that she's just plunging Cluster Prime into Chaos and Devastation."
Alex growled in his throat.
"Vexus II doesn't know...but, I DO.
i've seen what Robot Civil War can do to a planet...what it's done to Cybertron.
if Vexus II suceeds, she'll DESTROY Cluster Prime and, cause the pointless deaths of Countless robots."
"I'm still confused at this whole "Vexus II" thing." said Sheldon
Alex's expression remained stern as he answered Sheldon's question.
"there are some things TOO EVIL for even Vexus to do...
and, when Vexus refused to kill her own daughter...Smytus had her "replaced."
"huh?"
"she's my CLONE, Sheldon..." said Vexus with a sad tone
"a clone completly DEVOID of compassion and mercy."
Sheldon smirked at the former-queen.
"oh...REALLY!"
Just then, Goldbug's radio beeped.
"What is it?" asked Vexus
"we're recieving a transmission...from an Autobot Frequency."
Alex pressed a button.
"This is Alex of Tremorton, IDENTIFY."
(("This is Commander Ultra Magnus.")) began a strong voice
"Magnus?"
(("I recieved Goldbug's distress signal...is something wrong?"))
"VERY...the Decepticons have allied themselves with hostile robots.
they are enroute to Tremorton with plans to murder Cluster Prime's Teenage Queen: Vega."
(("by the AllSpark..."))
"Me and my "team" are on our way...but, we could use some back-up."
(("I'll assemble any and all available Autobots.
we'll try to reach Tremorton as soon as we can."))
"roger, we'll do all we can until you all arrive...and, Magnus?"
(("yes, Alex?")
"see if you can contact at least ONE Flight Capable Autobot.
i have a Bad Feeling we may need some Air Support before long."
(("affirmative...Magnus Out."))
with that, the transmission was cut.
"Whose "Ultra Magnus?" asked Vexus
"the Autobot that Optimus Prime left in charge of Earth when his team left to pursue Megatron beyond the stars.
he knows the location of EVERY Autobot on Earth so, if HE is joining us...we may have a chance to Save Vega and STOP Vexus II."
"i remember the stories you told about that bot..." began Sheldon, in awe
"does Magnus REALLY have a Warhammer that can manipulate Weather Patterns?"
Alex nodded.
"yep, Magnus uses it so much that most bots have nicknamed it: "The Magnus Hammer."
ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!
everyone looks and sees a familiar cream-colored Fighter Jet soar over them.
curiously, the jet just ignores them and continues to fly away.
"blitzwing..." said Alex darkly
"and, a bet Tarantulas is "riding" in him." added Sheldon
"why aren't they attacking?" asked Vexus
"because WE'RE not their target...Vega Is."
Alex then looks at the radio.
"Goldbug, if it's possible to go faster...GET ROLLING!"
Goldbug beeps, then does his best to increase his speed.
trying his hardest to reach Tremorton BEFORE Blitzwing did.
which isn't easy...when your a Sportscar racing against a Fighter Jet.
[Later, At Tremorton]
Jenny and Vega were walking down a street carrying some bags of clothing from the Tremorton Mall.
"well, Today was certainly a Good Day." said Jenny
Vega shrugged.
"yeah...i guess.
though, i don't see how it was neccesary...i have my OWN clothes."
"oh, i know...
but, it doesn't hurt to "Mix-It-Up" a bit, does it?"
Vega shrugged again.
"i guess not."
Jenny and Vega stopped at a traffic light and watched as cars drove by.
then...all of a sudden.
missles flew from the sky and colided with the cars, destroying them.
Both Jenny and Vega were knocked back by the explosion.
random people ran and vehicles swerved as the attack continued.
"WHAT THE SCRAP WAS THAT!" exclaimed Vega, rattled
Jenny looked up and saw a small, human sized aircraft fly over them.
the Black-and-Green Jet flew down...then, quickly "transformed" into a robot.
the robotic figured landed before them, kneeling.
it then raised it's head up...revealed to be "Queen Vexus."
"VEXUS!"
Vega stared in shock.
"m-mother?"
Vexus II smirked as she stood up.
"hello, daughter..."
Vexus II then formed her arm into a long gun she then aimed it right at Vega's face (who was frozen in terror)
"and, GOODBYE."
"MOTHER, NO!"
Vexus II just laughed evily...then, she heard something.
she looked and saw "something" fly into her, knock her away and pin her down.
Both Jenny and Vexus stared in shock at TWO "Vexuses"
"GET AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER!" shouted Vexus
"GRR!, GET OFF ME!"
Vexus II pressed her gun against her counterpart and fired.
thought Vexus armor protected her...the blast was powerful enough to knock her away.
Vexus was sent flying and crashed onto the ground.
Vexus II got up and glared at Vexus, her eyes glowing bright green.
"YOU!...what does it take to GET RID OF YOU!"
Vexus II fired at Vexus again...who quickly formed a shield, deflecting the attack.
Vexus then looked to the stunned and confused Jenny and Vega.
"VEGA!, JENNIFER!...RUN, I'll hold her off."
Vega had a look of fear on her metal face.
"But-!"
"GO!"
Jenny immediatly took Vega's hand.
"Come on, we have to go...NOW."
"But...But, MY MOTHER!"
"She can handle herself, NOW LET'S GO!"
Vega hesitated...but, finally ran with Jenny.
both Robot Girls activated their rockets boots and flew into the air.
but, as soon as they did...a laser shot hit them BOTH.
the shots hit their boots with "Pinpoint Accuracy", disabling their flight capability.
"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
"YAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
The two girls CRASHED into the pavement, rupturing it a little.
Jenny groaned as she tried to get up (as did Vega)
they then saw a small "Tank" roll over to them at high speed.
it quickly transformed...into SMYTUS, who snickered at them.
"OOH!, what a Treat: You and Me...ALONE."
Jenny gasped.
"S-SMYTUS!"
Smytus grinned.
"the NEW and IMPROVED Smytus."
Smytus chest then opened up like a hatch.
and, out lept Krackus...who looked VERY different.
instead of a tricycle wheel-and-axle, he had Spider-Like legs
his crag-claw hands were also Bigger...and, even his "metal mustache" looked more deadly.
basicly...the Cluster's "Biggest Joke" NOW looked like a threat.
Krackus then shifted his crag claws into buzzsaw blades and spinned then rapidly.
"our NEW Queen wishes you Death, "Traitor." said Krackus
"and, Vexus word...is LAW." added Smytus
Jenny stood in front of Vega and faced her "new" enemies.
she gritted her metal teeth as she formed her hands into guns.
"Get...BACK."
Smytus just laughed, while Krackus just glared at her.
"Pitiful Earth-Made Automaton..." began Smytus
"you are NO MATCH for Cluster and Decepticon Technology!"
Vega raised a metal eyebrow.
"decepticon?"
Krackus spun his buzzsaw's FASTER, then charged at them.
BUT, a figure suddenly drops down from the sky...right on top of him.
"ow..." groaned Krackus painfully
Jenny smiled wide upon seeing her rescuer.
"SILVER SHELL!"
Shell glanced at Jenny and smiled.
"KRACKUS, YOU FOOL!" snapped Smytus, angrily
Smytus then formed a gattling gun on his forearm.
"must i do EVERYTHING myself!"
as Smytus approached...the sound of a moter was heard.
everyone looked and saw an Orange-and-Dark Pink Motercycle (with NO RIDER) speeidng towards them.
"NO!"
Smytus immediatly opened fire upon the bike.
which efforlessly evaded the shots, performed a wheelie and "jumped" at Smytus.
the motercycle colided it's tires into Smytus face and REVVED them against his face.
Smytus yelled out, blinded by the "attack."
he finally swatted the motercycle away...which transformed into a "teen robot boy"
Smytus gripped his smudged face...then, glared at his attacker.
"we REALLY need to stop meeting like this, Smytus." began Alex with a smirk
Vega widened her optics (as did Jenny)
"a-alex?" stuttered Vega
"your a...a...a ROBOT!"
Smytus immediatly shifted his forearms into spiked maces.
"soon to be SCRAP METAL!"
Smytus then swung his mace arms around, yelling forcefully.
once he stopped, her glared a his teen foes and grinned.
Alex and Silver Shell looked at each other, both looking unimpressed.
they then formed guns on their forearms and fired rapid shots as Smytus.
Smytus yelled out loud as he was bombarded by the endless barrage of laser fire.
once he finally toppled over on his back, Alex and Silver Shell stopped firing.
they reverted their weapons back into hands and smiled.
"hope you kept the Warrenty on your "upgrades", Smytie."
Smytus groaned as he laid on the ground.
"PATHETIC CREATURES!" shouted Smytus
"no one does this to Smytus and lives...NOBODY!"
Vega finally approached Alex.
"Alex...what the SCRAP is going on!"
Alex turned and looked at Vega.
"Okay, Short Version..." began Alex
"your mom's Old Followers have allied themselves with a group of robots who are just as Destructive and Evil as they are.
they WANT to bring civil war to Cluster Prime.
and, they believe they can win it...by removing YOU from the picture."
Vega gasped, wide eyed.
"my...GOODNESS."
"which is why we need to get you out of here...befor-"
Suddenly, Alex looked up and saw a Cream-Colored Jet fly towards them.
"SCRAP!"
Alex formed his arm into a Null Ray and lowered his visor from his helmet.
"ALEX, WAIT!" exclaimed Jenny
"What are you doing!, that's a Military Jet!"
"no...it's NOT."
Alex visuals zoomed in.
he targeted the Cockpit...and, FIRED.
a laser shot zipped thru the arm and impacted the Jet's Cockpit.
the jet began to plummet down from the air before finally CRASHING down near the group.
then (to Jenny and Vega's shock) the jet Transformed into a GIANT robot.
a robot that towered over them once it stood up...and, GLARED at them.
"pitiful insects...I'LL CRUSH YOU!" shouted Hothead Blitzwing
Blitzwing's face then switched to "random."
"into Itty-Bitty, Teensy-Weensy PIECES!, HA! HA! HAAAA!"
"noooo...allow ME." said a voice
at that moment, Blitzwing's cockpit opened and, out leapt a Large, Robotic Spider that landed before them.
both Jenny and Vega stepped back, frightened.
"heh-heh-heeeeh...Tarantulas, TERRORIIIIIIZE!"
Tarantulas then then transformed into a Robot (one that was slightly larger then the teenagers)
he then held a gun in his hand, one that was loaded with a brown-colored liquid.
"eat Cosmic Rust, AUTO-SCUM!, HA! HA! HA! HAAAAAAAA!"
Alex eyes widened.
"oh, no."
Tarantulas aimed his gun...at JENNY and fired.
"NO!"
Silver Shell shoved Jenny out of the way...and took the hit meant for her.
the glass orb colided into Silver Shell's face and shattered, spilling the liquid all over him.
Jenny watched is shock and horror as Silver Shell's armor began to rust.
his armor and metallic skin slowlt breaking apart, disolving into dust.
"NO!, SHEEEEELL!"
as Silver Shell's head began to disolve...Jenny widned her eyes in shock.
"s-SHELDON?"
the rust finally stopped, now leaving Sheldon's head and left shoulder exposed.
he groaned as he looked back at Tarantulas (who himself was stunned)
"a Human?"
Tarantulas then looked at Alex...and, laughed insanly.
"Oh-Ho-Ho...THIS IS TOO RICH!
first a Robot with a Human Mode...and, now a HUMAN pretending to be a ROBOT!"
"who cares..." began Blitzwing, who lowered his shoulder cannons
"I'LL SLAG 'EM BOTH!"
just then, a loud moter was heard.
Tarantulas looked and saw a vehicle approaching.
"oh, NOW WHAT!"
everyone looked and saw a Black-and-Yellow Camero speeding towards them.
"Alex's car?" said Vega
"GOLDBUG!, I'LL SCRAP HIM!" shouted Blitzwing
Blitzwing then transformed into an Assault Tank.
the others quickly moved out of the way as Blitzwing fired upon the car.
however, the Camero dodged the blasted and kept revving towards the tank.
once close enough...it transformed into a robot mid-drive and attacked.
Goldbug leapt ontop of Blitzwing's Tank body and pulled at his nozzle.
Blitzwing then transformed into Robot Mode and tried to reached for Goldbug.
however, the little autobot clung to his back and punched the back of his head.
this forced the Decepticon down, to which Goldbug stomped on him.
Jenny and Vega stared in shock and awe at this.
"your car...IS A ROBOT!" exclaimed Jenny
"That Robot...is your CAR." said Vega
Tarantulas aimed his Cosmic Rust Launcher at Goldbug...to which Sheldon "reacted."
"OH, NO, YOU DON'T!"
a rocket popped out from the wrist of Sheldon's suit.
the Rocket fired and colided with the Predacon...knocking him through the air.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Tarantulas crashed onto the ground, flat on his back.
he finally shifted into Beast Mode and sprinted away towards an Alley.
"nice shot." said Alex
Sheldon grinned.
"thanks."
Jenny and Vega were STILL in shock at all of this.
the group then watched as Blitzwing desperatly crawled away from Goldbug.
he quickly transformed into Jet Mode and flew away into the sky.
once he was gone...Vega spoke.
"is...is it over?"
Alex narrowed his optics.
"no...this was just a Prelude.
vexus II KNEW we would come after you...MORE hostiles are coming."
Alex then looked to Goldbug.
"Goldbug, take Jenny and Vega to Wakeman's House.
Nora's underground lab MIGHT protect Vega, and both she and Jenny need repairs."
Goldbug nodded as he transformed in vehicle mode.
Vega immediatly looked at Alex.
"aren't you coming?"
Alex shood his head.
"no...your mom is still alone with her crazed clone.
not to mention the squad of Decepticons and Cluster Drones that i KNOW are coming.
back-up is on the way, but it WON'T be fast enough.
me and Shel are needed HERE, we have to drive them off."
"WAIT!, what do you mean YOU and Sheldon?
Sheldon is just a Human, HE'LL BE SQUISH!" exclaimed Jenny
Sheldon scowled at this.
Alex then looked at Jenny sternly.
"as much as you'd like to think so Jenny: Sheldon ISN'T as "weak" as you believe.
he's been fighting threats just as dire as this for a Loooong time."
Alex then faced Sheldon.
"think you up to continuing the fight, Shel?"
Sheldon looked at a device on his wrist.
"well...i'm not quite at "Optimum Efficiency."
but, my Armor is still holding up...and, my weapons system still works."
"and, Flight Capability?"
Sheldon checked again.
"yeah...still got it."
"GOOD, then it's just You and Me...for the moment."
Goldbug opened up his doors and beeped.
"get in...NOW."
Jenny grumbled, but finally did what she was told.
Vega, however...DIDN'T.
"you too, Vega."
"NO!, I CAN'T!" exclaimed Vega, in tears
Vega turned and faced Alex, placing her hands on his chestplate.
"I can't leave you, YOU COULD DIE!"
"that IS a possibility...this is War, afterall." said Alex quite calmly
oily tears welled up in Vega's optics.
she then cried softly, resting her head on his chest.
"please...let me come with you."
"NO."
Alex finally grabbed Vega's wrists and pulled then down.
Vega looked right into his Stern optics as he spoke to her.
"YOU are Cluster Prime's queen...your planet NEEDS you.
but, i am just a soldier...my death would make little significance."
"YOU MATTER TO ME!"
"and, YOU matter to ME...which is why i am trying to protect you."
Vega widened her eyes at Alex words.
if she didn't know any better...she'd swear their was a hint of "love" in his voice.
Alex touched her chin and looked at her.
"go with jenny...stay safe.
and, please...do not make my worst nightmare come true."
Vega closed her eyes, letting oily tears flow from them.
she hung her head low...then, hugged Alex tightly.
"come back to me...PLEASE."
Alex embraced Vega, hugging her back.
"don't worry...i don't plan on dying today."
Vega sniffled, wiping her tears away
she then gave Alex a quick kiss on his cheek and parted.
Vega walked slowly to Goldbug...but, stopped at the door.
she paused...then, suddenly ran back to Alex and kissed him deeply on his lips.
Alex widened his optics at this (while Jenny just grinned)
"go vega."
Vega finally parted and ran back to Goldbug.
he closed his doors as she got inside, then drove off at high speed.
Sheldon then approached Alex.
"well...now what?"
before Alex could answer, a trio of Fight Jets flew over them.
even Alex could tell from where he stood that they were Modified F-15's
the lead Jet was colored White.
the one on it's left was Blue.
while teh one on the right was Red.
all three bore Purple Decepticon Insignias on each of their wings.
and, the "Decepti-Jets" were heading straight for the Main city of Tremorton.
Alex narrowed his optics, scowling.
"now...we FIGHT.
or, else Tremorton will suffer the same fate as "Iacon": DESTRUCTION."
Alex transformed into Motercycle Mode and speeds off towards the city.
Sheldon activated his rocket boots, hovers up and flies after him.
"HEY!" shouted Smytus (who was STILL stuck on his back)
"how dare you leave me...HELP ME BACK UP!"
Krackus crawled over to him.
"hold on, Smytus..i'll fix you up!"
just as Krackus neared Smytus...he fell apart.
Smytus ten got red-faced and yelled loudly.
"WOULD SOMEBODY "USEFUL" HELP ME!"
Author Note: Since this is a pretty LONG chapter, i'll try and break it down for you all...
1. despite being Technorganic, I gave Alex a Vehicle Mode.
and, one that makes ALOT of sense for a Human Sized robot (Motercycles are pretty "small", cpmpared to cars and planes)
2. Since Optimus isn't on Earth, Ultra Magnus shall be the "Autobot Leader" on earth.
but, do not worry...Optimus Prime WILL be in this story (he'll just appear LATER on)
3. I decided to explain in further detail on why the Rogue Cluster and Decepticons are trying to kill Vega...
so that when Vexus II starts Civil War on Cluster Prime, the opposing side will be WITHOUT a Leader
(similair to how Megatron keeps trying to kill Optimus, hoping that the lack of a leader will leave the Autobots "directionless")
4. I decided to upgrade Krackus, making him LESS of a joke and MORE of a threat
(though, dispite this change, he is STILL a Goofball and the "aft" of everyone's jokes)
5. the "Modified F-15" Decepticon Jets are INDEED "Ramjet", "Dirge" and "Thrust"
(mainly because Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywap aren't on Earth at the moment)
6. I put in a few Gags and References from Transformers and Other films just for laughs.
it is worth noting that Sheldon's line reguarding "Trusting Vexus" was borrowed from Beast Wars
(Rattrap-Sheldon and Dinobot-Vexus, just so you get it)
and, 7. I decided to reveal certain things and get Alex and Vega started as a couple
just so things won't get complicated later on in the story.
Next Chapter will REALLY have some serious Transformers Action/Adventure.