My Life as a Teenage Robot copyright Rob Renzetti
Transformers copyright Hasbro
War For Cluster Prime
Chapter 13: Shocking Revalations
[Autobot Moonbase One]
The Autobots (plus Jenny, Vexus and Vega) all stood before a computer system.
the screen displayed a blinking red blip entered Cybertron.
"hmm..according to THIS, the cluster ship is heading towards Kaon." said Ratchet
"the Decepticon's Capital City and Headquarters." said Alex
"and, since the Cons aren't firing on it.
then, any Clusterans aboard are hostiles." added Arcee
Optimus narrowed his optics.
"Blaster..we need to see what is happening."
the Red Autobot grinned.
"i've got Juuust the Minibot.
Sunder, come on out!"
Blaster's yellow chestpiece opened up.
a "cassette-like" object shot out and transformed into an orange robotic falcon.
Sunder transformed into a human-sized robot and stood before them.
"hmm..never seen That One before." said Alex
"Sunder reporting for duty." said the Minibot
"Sunder, we need you to infiltrate Kaon." began Optimus
"a Cluster Warship is heading there.
and, we need to know whose aboard."
"Recon..gotcha."
Sunder transformed back into Beast Mode and flew off.
"SO..we just stay here and wait?" questioned Jenny
"yep, that's the idea." replied Alex
[Planet Cybertron, Kaon]
the Cluster shuttle flew down over to the Darkmount Docking Bay.
as Sunder stealthly perched on a high up point.
he watched (and, recorded) as Starscream, and some Decepticon Troopers emerged.
the Cons approached the ship as it landed.
Sunder kept his optics and camera locked on as the hatch opened.
a ramp lowered..and, out walked Metallikhan.
Back at the Autobot Base..Vega stared with wide, shocked eyes.
"M..M-Metallikhan?!"
Starscream approached the Black-and-Blue Clusteran.
"Much decepticon greetings, Commander Metallikhan.." began Starscream, acting polite
"and, do what do I owe this visit?"
Metallikhan made a plain expression at the Air Commander.
"I am here on behalf of my Empress: It is believed that Vega is here on Cybertron.
so, I am to ensure that you crankshafts do your job right, and ensure her destruction."
"I assure you, Metallikhan..We are MORE than capable of-"
"The failed attack on the Earth City of Tremorton says otherwise."
Starscream scowled at Metallikhan.
"There must be NO MISTAKES, Starscream." continued Metallikhan
"You..have no idea of the trouble that i've had to go through.
Killing Megas, framing his murder on organics manipulating Vexus to conquer or erradicate non-robotic worlds..
her defeat at the hands of Vega and Jenny put a serious STALL in my plans!
and, ever since then..i've had to play nice to that insipid teenager
and, PRETEND to support the same weak minded ideals that her idiot father believed in!"
"Ye-es, well-"
"There must be (shouting) NO MISTAKES!" exclaimed Metallikhan, his eyes burning
Metallikhan then marched pass Starscream and, headed for the main doors into Kaon's Sanctum.
"Cluster Prime WILL be ours..in time.
and, once it is under Decepticon Rule..all who dare oppose us will BURN."
"Yes..I do like the sound of that." said Starscream
as the two disappeared into the stronghold..Sunder spoke.
"Orders?"
(("follow Metallikhan, DO NOT lose him.")) said Alex over the COMMlink
(("i want to know what else he's hiding."))
"Yes, sir..at once, sir."
Sunder spread out his metallic wings and, flew into the ventilation shafts that led inside the Decepticon Base.
[Autobot Moonbase]
both Vexus and Vega stared blankly, stunned at what they heard.
"he..he killed-?!"
Vexus covered her mouth, on the verge of tears.
Vega just started blankly, in complete shock.
"he..he tricked me." said Vexus, still stunned
Alex exhaled sharply.
then..looked to Vega.
"i..i trusted him." said Vega, in disbelief
Vega buried her face in her hands..and, cried.
Jenny then knelt down to Vega..and, embraced her.
Alex just stood still, his hands on his arms grumbling to himself as he mused on the situation.
he looked to the stunned Vexus..and, approached her.
"Q." said Alex, addressing the Queen by her "alias"
Vexus looked to Alex..who had a stern look on his face.
"What happened all those centuries ago?"
Vexus frowned, looking down.
she then exhaled sharply..and, spoke.
"I wasn't always a Warlord." said Vexus, sadly
Jenny and Vega looked at Vexus as she spoke.
"I was..Different, in the beginning." continued Vexus
"back then, I didn't Hate organics..i just FEARED them.
they were so different, and I didn't understand what they were."
Vexus closed her optics tight, a liquid escaping them.
"but..Megas was different."
"Megas?" questioned Alex
"he was my husband..Vega's father.
we were..betrothed to one another as teenagers.
I was no younger than Jennifer when I first met him."
Vexus smiled to herself.
"He was..remarkable.
Megas spark was so spirited, so full of Adventure and Wonder."
Vexus then looked to Vega.
"You remind me of him, my daughter."
Vega looked down, frowning.
"How did Megas feel about humans?"
Vexus sighed.
"He was..interested."
"Interested?"
Vexus looked to Alex.
"Megas never feared Organics.
in fact, he always said: "We should welcome that which is Different."
Vexus stared off into space.
"every time organic creatures would pass be our planet my dear Megas would be so interested in them.
it eventually got to the point where Megas would sometimes leave Cluster Prime
and, visit an Organic World simply to satisfy his own curiosity."
Vexus made an expression.
"I begged..PLEADED him not to go.
for I feared what the "flesh creatures" would do if they saw him."
"and, lemme guess: Megas didn't care."
Vexus shook her head.
"no..he was defiant that Diplomacy was more effective than Blind Aggression.
and, that we had to co-exist with non-robots..not Fear or Hate them for being different."
Vexus placed her hand on her fore head, exhaling sadly.
"he was right..he was So Right.
and, I have been a fool..for so many steller-cycles."
Alex sighed sharply.
he then walked over and placed his hand on Vexus back.
"You made a mistake..it happens."
"I destroyed countless worlds..slaughtered billions.
and, i spared..I enslaved and tormented."
"You were being manipulated..like a puppet, that much is clear, now.
while you were the Warrior Queen, SOMEONE was pulling your strings the entire time."
Vexus narrowed her optics, gritting her razor sharp teeth.
"Metallikhaaaaan..." growled Vexus, hatefully
"Yes..tell me more about HIM."
Vexus looke dto Alex.
"He was the Royal Advisor..Mine, and apparently Vega's
we entrusted him with ALL our secrets, and trusted him to safeguard our kingdom."
"but, apparently he had his own Agenda.." began Alex
"Apparently, he's been working with The Decepticons..presumably since the beginning.
he put on a fake smile, told the lies you all wanted to hear..
when the entire time..he was plotting against you."
Vexus Opics welled up in oily tears.
"he..he told me Megas was ambushed by Organics, PIRATES!
that..that he had been killed, even when he offered peace."
"When in reality..Metallikhan murdered his own King.
then, told you a lie that played on your Fear..turning it to Hatred.
he then turned you loose on an unsuspecting universe
with the sole intent of eradicating or enslaving Non-Robotic Life."
Vexus lip quivered, her emotions overloading.
"i..I wanted REVENGE.
I just wanted to my husband!"
"And, Metallikhan forced you to betray him." said Alex
Vexus scowled angrily.
"he decieved me.."
"The calling card of a "Decepticon."
(("Sunder to Autobot Moonbase, COME IN!")) said a voice
Optimus pressed a button.
"This is Optimus Prime, Report Sunder."
(("I have a visual of the target..he's alone, now.
heading for some chamber that looks built for HIM."))
"Maintain Stealth until absolutely nessesary, Sunder.
and, try and follow Metallikhan into the chamber WITHOUT being detected."
(("Affirmative, Prime."))
[Kaon]
the Robotic Bird stayed in place as he watched Metallikhan approached a door.
the bot looked around, then began to type in a code into some computer panel.
Sunder watched him as he did.
the metal doors swished open, and Metallikhan walked inside.
Sunder quickly flew inside before the doors closes (and, immediatly ducked for cover)
thankfully, the Clusteran didn't notice.
so, Sunder resumed his monitoring of the unsuspecting hostile.
Metallikhan had a twisted smile on his face his hands behind his back as he walked to the center of the room.
the chamber was full of many weapons of various types.
as well as a few Holocrons, which no doubt contained important data.
Metallikhan approached a console, and typed in a secret code.
the wall before him then opened up..and, out emerged a glass tube.
containing the severely damaged remains of King Megas, himself.
Sunder widened his optics.
"by the ALLSPARK." said the Maximal, in disbelief
"Autobot Command, are you SEEING this?!"
(("we do..keep monitoring.")) said Alex, darkly
Metallikhan smirked as he stood before the remains of his former king.
"evening..your MAJESTY." said Matallikhan, with cruel wit
"Did you have a pleasant day?..No?!, OH, WELL! (evil chuckle)"
Metallikhan almost seemed "crazy" as he continued to talk to Megas body.
"that Daughter of yours is certain a chip off the old block, isn't she?.." continued the Clusteran
"how Naive of me to think that your ideals of Peace and Equality
between the wetched Organics, and us Robots..would DIE, along with you.
I should've known that if ANYONE would continue your weak minded crusade..it'd have to be VEGA."
Metallikhan scoffed, scowling.
"I knew i should've offlined that brat when she was still a Protoform..
(sigh) but, alas..her continued existance was neccesary in order to manipulate the Queen further."
Metallikhan then chuckled to himself.
"ah, yes..VEXUS.
heh-heh, certainly is a good thing that you are DEAD, my former king.
otherwise, the knowledge of all the horid and atrocius things that she's done following your death..would surely kill you.
(snickering) Actually..it was all to easy to manipulate the queen.
she was always AFRAID of the organics..Humans, especially.
but, she loved, no-ADORED you, Megas.
you could say the queen Worshipped the ground you walked on.
So, all I had to do was KILL you and, shift the blame to the fleshlings..to Transform her Fear, into Hatred."
Metallikhan laughed wickedly.
"Such..FOLLY.
Vexus believed herself to be In control.
never once realising that she was only a Puppet, and instrument of MY will.
HA!, even her Clone is nothing but a figurehead.
I just allow her to believe that she is a Goddess..just as I did with her predasessor."
Sunder grumbled from his hinding place.
"getting REEEEALLY hard to resist the urge to vape this guy, Command."
(("remain in position, Sunder.
you are can't risk revealing yourself, now.")) said Optimus Prime
(("just keep monitoring him..")) began Alex, his tone stern
(("he's giving us EVERYTHING."))
"affirmative."
Metallikhan continued to rant and gloat, pacing as he did.
"I admit..you had us all fooled, My King.
none of us ever suspected that you was a secret member of The Autobot Faction.
though, I did often wonder WHY on certain days
you stayed away from Cluster Prime longer than usual..hmm!, now i know."
Metallikhan smirked.
"Course, even YOU never suspected my secret..that I was in league with The Decepticons.
and, not just any CON..the Original, the one whome MEGATRON Himself answers to.
though hesitant I was at first to follow his commands..i must admit, the end results have been worth it."
Megas drew out a sliver of bright purple crystal, gripping it tightly.
"I am almost tempted to use this sliver of Dark Energon on you..
If only to "revive" you as an Undead Terrorcon.
a Zombie, completely under MY CONTROL..for once.
(deep sigh) but, Shockwave's warned be that Dark Energon is "unpredictable."
and, I wouldn't want to have some "rabid monstrosity" tearing my circuts out.
Metallikhan brought his face to the glass.
"I'm afraid you'll just have to STAY DEAD.
oh, but don't worry: you'll have some company Real Soon.
once I KILL that annoying brat of yours I'll preserve her body right next to you..AND, Vexus."
BEEP!, BEEP!
BEEP!, BEEP!
BEEP!, BEEP!
Metallikhan groaned/growled as he activated his wrist holocron.
"What?!"
(("Apologies, Commander Metallikhan..
but, Megatron has requested your immediate presense in the Throne Room.")) said a Decepticon Trooper
Metallikhan growled in his throat.
"fine..i'll be right there." said the Clusteran, switching off his HoloCOMM
Metallikhan took one last look at Metallikhan..and, smirked.
"don't go anywhere..(evil chuckle)"
Metallikhan then pressed a button.
and, Megas returned within the wall..hidden from view once again.
as Metallikhan turned to leave Optimus Prime spoke to Sunder through the InterCOMM.
(("Get out of there, Sunder..before you are detected."))
"Got it, Optimus."
Sunder stealthly departed out the door behind Metallikhan.
and, hid in the shadows..silently making his way out of the darkened Corridors.
[Autobot Moon Base]
"so, HOW LONG were you going to keep THIS a secret!?" snapped Alex, pretty ticked off
Optimus looked down at Alex, a frown on his metallic face.
"Alex..I-"
Alex ignored "his leader"
and, immediatly turned to Perceptor.
"PERCEPTOR!, give me ALL data on Megas Autobot related activties."
the Autobot Scientist glanced at Optimus Prime..who nodded.
"At once, Alex."
Perceptor went to a computer console.
as he went to work..Alex returned his gaze to Optimus.
"so tell me..How long was Megas "one of us?"
Vexus also eyed Optimus closely, her audio sensors on full.
Vega and Jenny were just all stunned and shocked at everything.
Optimus Prime sighed sharply.
"The Cluster Prime King was with us since before my time as leader.
he was already a well seasoned fighter when I joined the Autobots."
"So, he served under Zeta Prime." said Alex
"the Sentinel of Iacon, yes." said Prime
"Though, Megas wasn't actually part of the standard Chain of Command..
he served with "The Wreckers", the sub-group of Autobots."
"Wreckers?!..what are Wreckers?" asked Jenny
Alex looked to the Gynoid.
"They're like the "Black Ops" branch of military on earth, Jenny..
Wreckers were comprised of the Toughest Autobot Warriors on Cybertron.
they went on missions that most Autobots couldn't..or, WOULDN'T do."
Alex then narrowed his eyes, which flashed bright blue.
"and, some..never returned alive."
"Megas was known to be the most agile and stealthy of The Wreckers." continued Optimus
"I'd wager his advantage came from his "small size"
which made him difficult to track for Decepticons."
Vexus stared blankly, having a tough time processing all this.
Alex looked at Optimus again.
"Was Megas present in the final days of the war on Cybertron?"
"no." replied Optimus
"he left long before the Fall of Iacon..LONG before I became a Prime.
they say he left because he had a daughter, and wanted to spend more time with his family."
Vega hung her head low, an oily tear escaping her green optic.
Alex just scoffed, aggravated.
"yeah..alotta good THAT did."
"we had no idea that Megas had fallen to Decepticon Treachery.
we..we shall Mourn our fallen comrade, and well remember his acts of Valor and Courage."
"REMEMBING him isn't enough!" snapped Alex
"Unless everyone else missed it..Metallikhan has Megas BODY under glass!
mounted in his persinal quarters like some kind of Trophy!
If any of has have, or HAD any respect for Megas..
both as a King, AND an Autobot..then, we need to get him out of there, NOW!"
"Agreed.." said Vexus, finally
"My husband's done too much in the name of Peace and Justice.
he must be given a proper burial..one worthy of such a noble king of Cluster Prime."
Optimus Prime took a moment to think about this.
"Optimus.."
Optimus looked as Ironhide approached.
"Alex is right..we CAN'T leave Megas in that place.
I mean..I fough beside him, he was my friend.
and, i'll be slagged if I leave him in that primus forsaken place!"
Optimus mused on this.
"hmm..you do have a point, old friend.
though he is not of Cybertron..Megas was still our "brother."
Alex crossed his arms, huffing.
"Perhaps MORE than you know, Prime.."
Optimus looked at Alex.
"what do you mean?"
Alex had a plain look on his face..
then, spoke in a tone that nearly mirrored Optimus Prime's "seriousness."
"I am sure you all recall the legend of Primus and Unicron.
the robotic gods of Order and Chaos, respectfully."
"of COURSE." said Ratchet
"EVERY bot knows that story!"
"I don't!" said Jenny
Alex glanced at Jenny, Vexus and Vega.
then, exhaled as he continued.
"well..for the sake of those who are "new" at this..
Primus and Unicron were once cosmic beings, Brothers.
who did battle with one another for centuries..
when they became caught in an astroid belt they used the mineral ore to construct physical bodies..Metallic, Robotic bodies.
Primus and Unicron became the very first Robots in existance.
robots of such colossal size, that their alternate modes are entire planets.
but, even in their new forms..their conflit STILL ended in stalemates.
and, each battle seemed shatter whole galaxies.
unwilling to allow further destruction, Primus created heralds to aid him."
"The Dynasty of Primes.." said Optimus
Alex nodded.
"the First Thirteen.
with their help, Primus was able to put Unicron in stasis.
thus, ending his hunger for Destruction and Death."
"Yes-Yes, and then Primus transformed
and, put HIMSELF into stasis to give us Cybertronians a home." said Ratchet
Jenny, Vexus and Vega were wide eyed.
Jenny stuttered.
"y-you mean..Planet Cybertron is-"
"a Giant Robot?..YES, he is." said Alex
"but, few people know that "Cybertronians" weren't Primus ONLY creations."
Hot Rod approached Alex.
"what do you mean, son?"
Alex narrowed his eyes.
"BEFORE Primus went into Stasis Lock, he gave the Dynasty one last mission to complete.
using a relic known as "The AllSpark", and unlimited source of Energon.
the Dynasty traversed vast galaxies, and created Cyber Worlds each of them
some were similar to Cybertron..other, became radically different.
but, ALL had one thing in common: Robotic Life."
Vexus covered her mouth, stunned.
"w-wait..are you saying that-"
Alex looked to the Robot Queen.
"ALL Robot Planets..are a creation of Primus.
and, YES, that includes Cluster Prime.
in fact, Cluster Prime was the first planet forged by the AllSpark.
that is why the Dynasty named it: "Cluster PRIME."
Vexus remained stunned, amazed at this revalation.
Vega was also shocked, amazed that knowing the true origins of her species.
Alex looked down, and sighed.
"so..while Megas may not be Cybertronian.
he is still a creation of Primus, and therefore "our brother"
and, it's time we brought him home."
Optimus nodded.
"agreed..I shall assemble a team to-"
"NO, if this mission is to be successful..
it must be a Stealth Mission, not a frontal invasion.
and, we may have better luck if we leave this to "smaller" Autobots."
"Minibots and Maximals?"
"exactly."
"hmm..you make a good point.
never-the-less, I want standard Autobots on stand by..just in case."
"pick whoever you want.
but, I already know who I want on my te-"
"Wait-WAIT!, YOU!?" exclaimed Arcee
Alex eyed his mother.
"Yes..ME." said Alex, sternly
"I'm the more experienced "Minibot"
and, i've led a team on successful missions before."
Optimus looked at Alex.
"You sure you are up to this, Alex?
it hasn't been that long since you recovered from your last battle."
both Vexus and Vega cringed at the very mentioning of "The Tremorton Battle"
the image of Alex severely damaged body, and near death state still FRESH in their minds.
Alex retained a serious look on his face.
"I've rested LONG ENOUGH..it's time to Mobilize."
Optimus nodded.
"fair enough, you have my authorisation to command the covert team of your choosing."
"WHAT!?" exclaimed Arcee, facing the Autobot Leader
"Optimus, NO!
he's only a Child, he can't go into the Decepticon Capital!"
Alex scowled, grumbling.
"i'm NOT..a kid." growled Alex
Optimus looked at Arcee.
"Alex may be young..but, he is strong.
and, he's proven himself to be a capable leader."
"HE WAS NEARLY KILLED ON EARTH, OPTIMUS!
we had to keep hsi spark within Princess vega just to repair him safely!"
"EXCUSE me!"
Alex marched right over to the Pink-and-White femmebot.
"But, since when is "critical injury" something new in this war?!"
Arcee placed her fists on her hips and, eyed Alex sternly.
"That Vexus Clone drove a blade right through you!
you lost too much energon, and your spark was nearly extinguished."
"so?..Optimus Prime's been through worse.
he's even been DEAD..more than once."
"YOUR NOT A-!"
Arcee immediatly stopped herself.
she then calmed herself down, and spoke softly.
"alex..PLEASE.
I..I don't want to see you hurt."
Alex stared at Arcee, a plain look on his face.
"i understand, mom.
but, YOU need to understand that i'm part of this.
and, I 'HAVE' proven myself capable.
heck, i've even saved YOU quite a few times..or, do I need to bring up "Jhiaxus?"
Arcee scowled upon hearing that name.
"please, DON'T."
"The point is, I'm not a Protoform anymore..i'm an Autobot."
"you're also "Technorganic."
Alex grinned.
"Yet another valid reason why I am needed.
or, have you forgotten about Megatron's Energon Radiation Fields?"
Jenny looked confused (as was Vega)
"Energon Radiation?"
Jazz approached the bots.
"Megatron's placed Raw Energon Crystals in some parts of Kaon.
the radiation levels can seriously mess up our robotic bodies if exposed for too long."
"But, Energon has NO EFFECT on Organic Tissue." said Alex, looking at them
"in fact, Organic Flesh can act as a shield against the harmful radiation..as our Maximal Autobots eventually learned.
meaining my Human Mode gives me an advantage in some situations."
"It's STILL dangerous." said Arcee, stern
Vega finally walked over to Alex.
"Alex.."
Alex looked at Vega..who looked concerned.
"i..i think i agree with Arcee.
I nearly lost you once, I can't bear to lose you again!"
Alex looked at Vega..silent.
he then turned away, sighing.
"i'm sorry, Vega..but, I have my duty.
and, I am the only one capable of leading such a mission, right now."
Vega clenched her hand, her optics wetting.
she hung her head low and turned away as dread consumed her.
Vexus then walked up to her daughter.
she faced her, knelt down and gripped her arms tight.
"Vega, it's alright...i'll go with him."
Vega looked into her mother's yellow optics.
"you..Will?"
Vexus nodded, smiling a warm smile.
"I swear on my life..I won't let ANYTHING bad happen to him."
Vexus then looked to Alex.
"If you allow me to accompany you.."
Alex shrugged.
"might as well..we ARE going on a mission to retrieve your husband's body."
Arcee exhaled sharply.
she then marched off in a huff.
Hot Rod frowned at this.
"I'll..g-go talk to her."
the Dark Red-and-Orange bot then walked off.
Optimus then looked back at Alex.
"Who do you wish to take on your mission?"
Author Note:
FINALLY got to update this story..
Anyway, here of some things worth note.
. "Sunder" is NOT an OC. he is an new, actual autobot "minicon" of Blaster's who is essentually Laserbeak's counterpart.
I've already seen toys of him being sold. (part of the "Fall of Cybertron" toyline)
I included him, because I felt he needed some "publicity"
. In an effort to make this a natural crossover (and, not just random) I touched up the whole Primus/Unicron legend, and adapted the Bayverse "Allspark" into it as well.
according to this canon, Primus not only created Cybertronians but, had The Dynasty of Primes created OTHER Robot Planets.
in this since, Primus is the creator of ALL "Natural Robots." (and, when they die..they rejoin the Matrix, which is Primus own lifeforce.)
. I also made reference to Arcee's "personal enemy", Jhaxus. whose an insane "decepticon", who tormented Arcee which caused her to become violent, aggressive..and, have a need to KILL Jhaxus.
which she has..Over, and Over, and OVER, Again.
. I also made a slight Beast Wars reference reguarding the harmful affects of Raw Energon Radiation and, how "Organic Flesh" is unaffected by it (which gives Alex's Human Mode a practical use in combat.)
. I also finally state the backstory behind King Megas. and, how his death/murder affected Queen Vexus.
I thought it would also be interesting. if I made Megas a member of "The Wreckers"
. Metallikhan's habit of talking to Megas corpse may be a reference to SG (Shattered Glass) Optimus Prime..
who was so twisted and deranged that, he'd preserve the corpses of slain Decepticons, and "talk" to them (even stranger: SG Optimus would react as if they were "talking back" to him.)