Transformers copyright Hasbro
My Life as a Teenage Robot copyright Rob Renzetti
War For Cluster Prime
Chapter 14: No Bot Left Behind
[Kaon, Darkmount Stronghold]
Metallikhan marched down the long corridors of the Decepticon Base
a dark scowl on his face, as he knew Megatron usually called whenever he "wanted something."
the constant calls and demands was starting to get tedious.
Metallikhan finally reached the large doors which some "elite guards" promptly opened, allowing access.
the clusteran entered the massive throne room/war room.
where he saw Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and a few other "Cons"
Megatron grinned.
"Metallikhan!..so good of you to come, my valued ally."
Metallikhan forced a smile, and politly bowed.
"How may I serve you?, Mighty Megatron.."
"only with a debriefing on the progress of "Project: Cluster."
Metallikhan gritted his teeth at this.
but, forced a smile as he rose up to face the silver gladiator.
"Progress..has been Slow, but Steady."
Megatron raised a metallic eyebrow.
"EXPLAIN."
"With the Vexus Clone, the 'Empire Loyalist' now have a leader.
but, so long as Princess Vega lives..so to do the 'Republic Loyalist."
"and, WHY may I ask..is Vega still functioning?!" said Megatron, half annoyed
Metallikhan grinded his teeth in anger.
"it's the fraggin' AUTOBOTS!" snapped Metallikhan
"Apparently, Vega new BOYFRIEND is an Autobot Technorganic.
whose put it upon himself to place the princess under Autobot Protection.
Ultra Magnus, and his team almost immediatly intercepted us during the attack on the earth city Tremorton.
and, it would appear that Vega has SOMEHOW made it here, on Cybertron.
as your Airrachnid reported seeing her here..AFTER her close encounter with Grimlock."
Megatron slammed his clenched fist on the arm of his throne.
"then, we must draw the Autobots out AT ONCE!"
(("Lord Megatron..")) began Soundwave
(("We do not have sufficiant Energon to launch a full scale assault on either of the Autobot's Moonbases.
even a squadron of our mightiest warriors would be slaughtered if we even attempted an invasion."))
Megatron growled in his throat.
"YES, Soundwave..i know." began Megatron, brooding
"and, no doubt Optimus Prime is in a similar position.
as his AUtobots haven't tried to take advantage of our disadvantage with their OWN attack."
Starscream scoffed.
"HA!, This is all a waste of time!
Why should we focus all our efforts on this Vega.
when Cluster Prime is currently defensless, and vunerable to attack!"
Starscream stepped up.
"Permit me to lead my Armada of Seekers, Lord Megatron!
We shall easily crush the meger defenses of Cluster Prime."
"Empress Vexus is ALREADY on a campaign to do just that, Starscream." said Metallikhan
"and, Despite the absense of Princess Vega (as well as Myself), Cluster Prime is FAR from "Leaderless"
Starscream faced the Black-and-Blue bot.
"then, WHO IS leading Cluster Prime!?"
(("An human constructed gynoid under the alias: "Melody Locus.")) said Soundwave
"Yes..Indeed." said Metallikhan
"Melody is a Combat Android built by a known "Doctor Locus"
in response to Nora Wakeman's "XJ-9" android.
She has PLENTY of fire power to rival Jenny's..
but, has some pretty obvious design flaws.
Melody found her way to Cluster Prime shortly after QUEEN Vexus exile.
where Vega..ugh, BEFRIEND her, I saw fit to improve her super structure with Cluster Tech.
apparently Vega trusts Melody Sooooo much that Melody rules Cluster Prime in her place when she is away..on EARTH."
Metallikhan grumbled angrily.
"Makes me sick!
to serve yet another Organic Symphizer!
would you Believe that Melody is IN LOVE with a Human!?
and, not a Technorganic like that Witwicky Kid, but a True, Flesh-and-Bone HUMAN!"
quite a few Decepticons were indeed "grossed out" by this.
Metallikhan soon calmed down.
"So, Starscream..as you can tell, Cluster Prime is NOT without Leadership.
and, any attempt at invasion would be a waste of Energon.
Better to focus on the "Prime Target"
and, worry about the lesser targets LATER."
"Yeah, well I-!"
"SILENCE, STARSCREAM!" snapped Megatron
"We must stay focused on the original plan: 'Terminating Princess Vega.'
with the "leader" of the Cluster Republic destroyed, all of her supporters (including Melody)
shall have no choice but to surrender to US..or, share Vega's fate."
Starscream scowled angrily.
but, quickly hid his distain from Megatron.
"Ye-es..but, the question remains of HOW we are to accomplish this." said Metallikhan
"As long as Vega is with those Autobots, WE CAN'T TOUCH HER!"
"Then, we will have to draw out our enemies somehow." said Megatron
Metallikhan smirked.
"Well..when you figure that out, let me know."
Metallikhan then turned to leave.
"In the meantime, I must-"
"WAIT, Metallikhan!" said Megatron, suddenly
Metallikhan paused, stressfully tensing up his body.
"WHAT?!"
"our predacon scientist Tarantulas has requested your assistance.
he is currently engaged in a very "promising" experiment..one they may prove benificial.
so, report to the science wing at once.
and, assist Tarantuals is the creation of my latest super weapon.
it may prove useful in Princess Vega's destruction."
Metallikhan wanted to complain, or make a sarcastic remark.
but, even HE couldn't help but feel curious at what "the spiderbot" was doing.
"At once..Lord Megatron."
[Autobot Moonbase One]
Alex (in robot mode) was in an armory, equiping some random weapons and ammo.
an Ion Blaster and Fusion Cannon quite easily attached to his forearms..which shifted back into his hands.
as he reached for some varied grenades..Sheldon walked in.
Alex glanced over, noticing that his friend was wearing a new Silver Shell suit.
"so..you really going on this mission to Darkmount?"
Alex exhaled sharply, as he double checked his systems.
"have to, Shel..can't leave Megas in that god forsaken place.
he's done TOO MUCH for the Autobots, AND The Cluster."
Sheldon frowned.
"yeah..i guess so.
but, it still seems kinda dangerous..going to "Decepticon Central."
"I don't expect it to be easy, Sheldon.
but, I can (and, WILL) succeed..no matter what."
Sheldon eyed Alex for a moment..which Alex caught.
"Is something wrong?"
"n-nothing.." stuttered Sheldon
"it's just that..you seem Different.
I mean..your not acting the same as you were before."
Alex eyed his friend.
"since when have I acted differently?"
Sheldon scratched the back of his head nervously.
"well...since last year, I guess."
Alex narrowed his eyes as he recalled what Sheldon meant.
***Flashback***
Alex (in robot form) fired his Plasma Blasters rapidly at Megatron.
"GAAAAAAAAARR!" yelled Megatron, as he fell backwards
Alex shifted his guns back into hands.
then, sprinted forwards and leapt onto the downed Megatron's chest.
with an angry look, he shifted his forearm into a blade.
"time to give back what you stole, megatron.." growled Alex
with a swift move, Alex jammed his blade into Megatron's chestplate.
struggling, he slowly pried it open..revealing what was within the Decepticon Leader
a golden orb, with silver handles..and, a blue energy glowing from within it.
The Autobot Matrix of Leadership.
"THIS belongs to Optimus Prime..NOT YOU, MEGATRON!"
"NO!" shouted Megatron
"It is Mine!, I DESERVE IT'S POWER!"
Alex scowled at Megatron..showing No FEAR.
"no..you don't."
Alex grabbed the Matrix, and ripped it our of Megatron's chasse.
"It's why you can't unleash it's power..why you can't open it." continued Alex
"your not worthy."
at that moment..the Matric glowed in Alex hands.
the technorganic looked at it, feeling it pulsing..like a heartbeat.
(("Arise, Alexander Prime...")) said a booming voice
***[End of Flashback]***
Alex scowled.
"i have my reasons."
Sheldon shrugged.
"yeah, well..be careful, alright?
you may be an Autobot, but your still just a kid like me."
Alex grinned.
"yeah..sometimes I forget that."
Sheldon paused..then, spoke again.
"you SURE you don't want me coming along?"
Alex walked up.
"Yes..I'm sure.
but, don't worry: you'll get your chance to prove yourself."
Sheldon looked confused.
"Huh?"
Alex walked pass Sheldon and, headed for the door.
"i'll explain what I mean when I return."
"Well..BEFORE you leave, you should talk to Vega." said Sheldon
Alex paused.
"she doesn't like that your leaving."
Alex exhaled.
"no..I don't suppose she does."
Alex then looked to Sheldon.
"but, you should also probably talk to Jenny.
I don't think she's come to terms with you being the "Silver Shell" quite yet."
Sheldon frowned at this.
"yeah..i guess she hasn't."
Alex reached for the door..when it suddenly opened.
standing at the open doorway was a familiar clusteran robot girl.
"alex..we need to talk." said Vega, her tone emotionless
"yeah..i had a feeling we would."
Vega cast a look at Sheldon..who immediatly got the message.
"I..b-better go."
Sheldon walked pass Vega and left the room.
once the door closed, Vega approached Alex.
"so.." began Vega, holding back oily tears
"your serious about leaving on this mission?
and, nothing I do or say will change your mind."
Alex looked at Vega..then, sighed.
"no..i'm sorry."
Vega closed her eyes, tears escaping them.
Alex heart sank at this..but, there was little he could do about it.
Vega then looked at him, again.
"Why?!..why you?
why do you have to go?!" said Vega, nearly crying
Alex exhaled sharply..trying his best to find the right words.
"this mission needs a LEADER, Vega.." began Alex, softly
"and, true leaders fight Alongside their soldiers.
they don't sit atop their thrones, bellowing commands."
Alex then frowned, looking down.
"your..Father, was a king.
but, he was also a soldier who fought WITH the Autobots.
for THAT, he was a true leader.
and, I must do no different on this mission to retrieve him."
Vega frowned as she looked at him.
"you don't need to prove yourself, Alex..
I already know what a Great and Capable warrior you are."
"This isn't about proving anything, Vega..it's just what I do.
Jenny protecs the Earth, You protect Cluster Prime..and, I protect everything else."
Alex then looks at Vega.
"Vega..I understand what's bothering you."
Vega looked at him.
"you do?.."
"yes..during "our" time when my spark was within you.
I experienced your thoughts, feelings and memories."
Vega widened her green optics, shocked.
Alex continued speaking.
"Ratchet says that when our sparks shared the same space
they were feeding off of each other, like trasmitting data.
as You experienced my thoughts and feelings..I experienced Yours.
I not only know that you DO love me..but, also how much."
Vega looked at Alex, feeling emotional.
"then..you know what I want most in this universe." said Vega, hopeful
Alex closed his eyes, knowing full well what Vega was implying.
"to be married to you..to be KING of the Cluster Republic."
"AND, to be the father of my children." finished Vega
Alex shut his eyes tight.
"i'm not sure if i'm the right person, Vega..i don't know if i can be a King."
Vega scowled at Alex.
"That's a bunch of Slag, and YOU KNOW IT!"
Vega grabbed Alex, facing him.
"You are right, Alex..you ARE a capable Leader.
that's why the Matrix chose you to be a "Prime", chosen leader of the Autobots."
Alex scowled at this.
"i'm still not sure about that." said Alex
"I'm a Technorganic, practically a "Minibot"
why would Primus choose ME to be Optimus Prime's successor?!"
Vega grinned.
"Because there's more to you..than meets the optic."
Alex sighed softly..then, spoke.
"I know your afraid, Vega.." said Alex
"afraid that i'll die..like I nearly did at Tremorton.
but, I promise..I have every intention of returning home to you."
Vega looked into Alex's blue optics softly.
the two teenage robots then edged closer, their faces inched apart.
Vega then put her arms around Alex neck (likewise, Alex place his hands around her waist)
Vega then kissed Alex deeply on his lips.
Alex also kissed Vega, savoring every micro-second of this.
as their harmless kiss started to get intimate..Alex broke away, gasping.
"come..come b-back to me." gasped Vega between breaths
"promise me you'll..come back.
a-and, be my husband..my KING, and father of my children."
Alex exhaled sharply, a frown on his face.
"you do realise, Vega that if we DO have children..they won't be "normal." began Alex, sadly
"they'll be like ME: Technorganic, a blend of Metal and Flesh.
and, most may hate them for that..like they did me."
Vega touched Alex face lovingly.
"i don't CARE..i love you.
and, i'll love THEM, no matter what they are."
Alex stared into Vega's green optics.
then..he smiled weakly, chuckly softly.
"my..my human father, Spike.
he always said that if anyone knew the truth about me..they'd Fear and Reject me."
"and, your Mom?"
Alex smiled.
"Carly said most would..
but, that SOME would Love and Accept me, instead."
Alex then touched Vega's chin, looking at her.
"glad to know that if everyone in the whole universe turns on me..i'll always have you."
Vega cupped Alex face..and, smiled warmly.
"Forver..and, Ever..my love."
Alex looked at Vega..then, gently touched her golden cheek.
Vega smiled as she held his hand in place upon her.
she then looked at Alex again.
"change into your human form."
Alex eyed Vega.
"What?"
"do it..please."
Alex shrugged, exhaling.
he then made his Dark Pink/Dark Red armor retract..revealing his clothing underneith.
a clear liquid then formed over his metallic skin and, materialized into organic Flesh and Hair.
Vega stared at Alex..the one SHE came to know.
Brown Hair, Light Blue Eyes, Caucasian Skin.
she smiled, then leaned over and, kissed him on his fleshy lips.
chills went down Alex spine.
as Vega's metallic lips felt quite cold in his human form.
Vega also felt quite "tingly" at the flesh touching her.
but, somehow..it was a GOOD kinda tingly feeling.
Vega finally parted and, lookedn to Alex eyes lovingly.
"Human or Robot..you are still the same man.
and, I STILL love you..both of you.
Alex smiled sheephishly, blushing.
"thank you, vega..that means alot."
Alex paused for a moment..then, spoke again.
"Yes."
Vega looked at Alex, puzzled.
"yes, what?"
"yes, i WILL marry someday, Vega.
i'll be king if I must..but, we will be together."
Vega smiled, joy overwelming her.
"oh, ALEX!"
Vega embraced Alex in a tight hug.
liquid tears streaming down her face.
Alex also embraced her.
"i can't promise i'll be the "best" king in the world..but, I will try."
"you'll do just fine..I know it."
Alex and Vega then parted.
"now..g-go.
go bring my daddy home." said Vega, softly
Alex grinned as he reverted back to his Robot Form.
"i'll do more than that, V."
Vega looked at Alex, confused at this.
but, he simply parted and walked out the door.
once gone, Vega sighed sharply.
placing her hand upon her head.
then..a voice spoke.
"For a moment..I thought you were going to mate with him."
Vega looked..and, saw her Queen Vexus come out of nowhere.
"M-Mother!"
Vexus continued to look at her daughter.
"not that I would've minded, really..i'd be proud to be the grandmother of HIS offspring.
but, it would be more proper to wait until AFTER the wedding ceremony."
Vega blushed bright red, embarrassed.
Vexus then approached her daughter and touched her face.
"it's alright..i know how you feel."
Vega gulped.
"you..do?"
Vexus nodded.
"I too loved your father very much.
and, when you were born..we both loved you, dearly."
Vega looked down, sighing.
"i..i can't believe Metallikhan murdered him." said Vega, her eyes moist
Vexus scowled.
"neither can i." growled Vexus
"I thought he was the one bot that I could trust.
but, he was nothing but a scheming, lying oppertunist..and, i was a fool to never suspect him."
Vexus then looked at her daughter..and, sighed sadly.
"I..i realise i'm haven't been the "Best" Mother in the whole universe.
for Meta-Cycles, i've done shameful things..enough to make you hate me-"
"I was never angry with you, Mother.." began Vega
"just..just Sad, and Disappointed.
I thought I had lost you to your own Anger and Hatred."
"You did..for a Loooong time.
but, i'll NEVER make you feel that way, again..i swear it."
Vexus then bent down, and hugged her daughter.
Vega cried softly in her mother's embrace.
"th-thank you..mom."
Vexus had a saddened expression as she stroked Vega's head.
she then kissed her softly upon her forehead.
"I promise..I won't let anything happen to Alex." said Vexus, softly
Vega smiled at her mother.
"i know..i trust you."
Vexus smiled, then hugged Vega again.
she then parted from her, and walked out the door.
[Autobot Command Center]
Alex stood before a group of "Minibots", a stern look on his face.
"Prepare yourselves, Autobots.
for, we are abount to embark on a very important "mission of mercy"
to recover the body of our fallen "brother"
and, ensure that the Decepticons can no longer disgrace his memory."
the Minibots all nodded in agreement.
"Well, I'M PUMPED!" said Eject
"Let's all get on out there and, score ourselves a Mega Touchdown!"
Rewind looked at his twin.
"Though your vocabulary is "primitive"
I must concur with your feelings on the forecoming mission, Eject."
Steeljaw and Sunder eyed the twin minibots.
THEN, the "maximals" looked to Alex.
"OKAY..I understand why you'd need Us, Alex.
but, remind me again why we're bringing the "Wonder Twins?" asked Steeljaw
"Though their personalities are "odd" at times.
there is no question that Eject and Rewind of execptional skills that we require.
Eject is a master strategist and tactician.
and, Rewind is the most intelligent Autobot on Cybertron..even more than Perceptor is."
Sunder blinked an optic.
"Soooo...because One is a Sports Fanatic, and another is a Brainiac, they both get to come along?
"Yes." said Alex
the two maximals looked at one another..then, shrugged.
"eh, fair enough."
At that moment, Blaster walked up.
"So, your "team" is gonna be of my best minibots.." mused Blaster
Alex was silent.
"They are "the best" for a good reason, Blaster.
and, as I told Prime: This mission require Covert Stealth..
something I feel Minibots and Maximals would do better than traditional autobots."
the Red-and-Yellow Robot looked down at Alex.
"All the same, Optimus still once a "Traditional Autobot" shadowing you.
soooo...have you come to a decision on which one of us you want?"
Alex nodded.
"I have."
Alex then turned, and looked up at Blaster.
"Bring me the one called..DRIFT."
Blaster widened his optics, surprised.
"D-Drift?!
you want HIM on your team!?"
"i NEED him on my team, Blaster." said Alex, sternly
"I've read his file, so I know full well of his past.
that he was once Deadlock, the DECEPTICON..one of Megatron's Elite.
I want this mission to be done Quickly, and Flawlessly.
and, it would help if I had someone with absolute knoweldge of Kaon and Darkmount."
"uhh..Yeah, i-i suppose that makes sense."
"Then, contact Drift, and inform him of my mission."
"sure thing."
Blaster walked up to a nearby platform.
transforming into "stereo mode" (and, maintaining his larger size)
he connected some cables to the machine..which Boosted power to his radiowaves
Jenny then walked up to Alex.
"Did I hear you right?!" began Jenny, looking upset
"Your working with a DECEPTICON!?"
"FORMER Decepticon." corrected Alex
"HE'S STILL A CON!" snapped Jenny
the Minibots all looked at one another, feeling "uncomfortable."
Alex just cast an annoyed glare at the gynoid.
"got to talking to Arcee, haven't you?"
Jenny didn't answer.
she just crossed her arms, and huffed.
Alex then continued.
"Well, DESPITE what you might believe "Jennifer"
not all Autobots and Decepticons are as 'Black-and-White' as they sometimes appear to be.
SOME Autobots i've known can be jerks..BIG Jerks.
and, i've encountered quite a few Decepticons with "honorable" qualities."
Alex then faced Jenny.
"but, THAT isn't the point.
the point is I require intel on the Decepticon City that is BEYOND Autobot knowledge.
as Deadlock, Drift was with Megatron since the beginning of the war.
and, apparently defected some time towards the end when both sides left Cybertron.
Drift knows things traditional Autobots don't.
and, he can get me to place they CAN'T."
Alex faced Jenny, their faces INCHES apart..and, glaring.
"so, like it or not: the EX-CON is my guide."
Jenny opened her mouth to say something..but, found that she couldn't.
as she turned to march off, Alex just crossed his arms and eyed her.
"I'm beginning to think this has NOTHING to do with Drift." began Alex
"I think your still having trouble accepting that Vexus is on our side, now."
Jenny stopped right in her tracks.
staring down at the ground, her arms tensed up as she tried to speak.
"you..You don't know..what all she's DONE."
"I know PLENTY, Jenny.
you and your mother aren't the ONLY ones whose kept tabs on "The Cluster"
I know how Vexus once ambushed you at that Robotics Convention.
how she infected you with a Nano-Tick, stole your master plans
used those "Jenny Dolls" to take over Tremorton, and ESPECIALLY her Invasion of Planet Earth."
"and, you STILL trust her!?" snapped Jenny, turning around
Alex eyed Jenny.
"YES..i do." said Alex, sternly
"Vexus has renounced her evil ways and, is now working to HELP us, not destroy us.
Besides, if you really want to hate a bot for all the Cluster has done: Hate METALLIKHAN!
he decieved and manipulated Vexus, wound her up like a Tin Soldier and turned her loose on all of us."
Jenny paused, realising that Alex was RIGHT.
"so..for the sake of VEGA, at least.
I suggest you Grow Up, and GET OVER IT!"
before Jenny could even respond.."QT-2" walked in.
"Hey, guys.." said the teenage form of Vexus
"what's up?!"
Alex stared at QT-2/Vexus.
"Q!?"
QT-2 smiled sheepishly.
"yeah..i know.
but, I can't help but feel more comfortable in this form."
QT-2 walked up to Alex.
"least like this..I can just me myself.
and, not be a Queen..or, a (silently) warlord."
Alex looked at the teenage form of the former cluster queen.
he then smiled, and leaned over and hugged his friend.
"I don't think any less of you..Vexus.
but, if this make you feel better-"
"it DOES." said QT-2, serious
"and, forgive me if this sounds..selfish.
but, I sorta wish Taranrulas never restored my memories as Queen Vexus."
QT-2 then turned around.
clutching her arms, she paced around.
"as "QT-2"..I was just a Teenage Robot Girl.
your Best Friend..SISTER, even.
I didn't have any painful memories..or, nagging guilt.
I was perfectly normal..my life was perfect."
an oily tear escaped QT-2's optic.
"i wish..i could forget, again."
Alex approached QT-2, touching her shoulders.
"believe it or not..I know how you feel." began Alex
"My life was pretty much "perfect" back when I believed I was human.
and, sometimes..I wish I never discovered the truth of who I am, that i'm a robot."
QT-2 looked at Alex..who smiled weakly.
"but, we can't live in the past..only LEARN from it.
we have to face our problems, not run and hide from them."
Alex looked at QT-2.
"and, we WILL make things right..I promise."
QT-2 looked down..and, exhaled.
"i hope so..i really do."
Jenny looked away, sighing.
she now felt bad for the way she behaved, earlier.
she KNEW Metallikhan was the real enemy.
so..Why was she still thinking of Vexus/QT-2 as "The Villain?!"
maybe Alex was right..maybe SHE needs to Grow Up, and get over it.
Suddenly, a bright flash eminated.
Jenny looked, and saw the "GroundBridge Portal" was activating.
at that moment..Vega and Sheldon walked in.
"I'm setting the GroundBridge to take you to an Area in "The Sea of Rust!" exclaimed Wheeljack
Alex (and, his team) approached the pulsing vortex.
"Kaon is both Close and Far enough to get started properly."
"Drift should meet up with you shortly." added Blaster
Alex looked to his team.
which comprised of QT-2, and most of Blaster's Minibots.
"You all ready for this?"
Stealjaw flexed his taloned claws and snarled.
"slag, yes." growled the Autobot Lion
"Alex.."
Alex looked, and saw Hor Rod and Arcee (his parents) walk up.
"MOM, I don't have time to argue right no-"
"we didn't come to argue.." said Arcee
Alex paused.
"oh."
"We just came to wish you "Good Luck." said Hot Rod
"not that you'll really need it."
Alex grinned at his father.
"not that much.
buuuut, i'll take it, anyway."
Arcee knelt down to her "minibot" son.
she smiled warmly..then, kissed Alex's..entire face.
"stay safe, son..PLEASE." pleaded Arcee
Alex looked into his mother's blue optics.
"i'll TRY, mom..i'll try."
Arcee smiled, touching Alex face gently with her finger.
as she stood up..Hor Rod knelt down to Alex.
"you know..I n-never did get a chance to say this.
but..i-I'm proud of you son, I really am."
Alex looked up at his father.
feeling a bit emotional..he finally spoke his mind.
"when i was born..or, when Mom became pregnant with me.
did..did you have any regrets?"
Hot Rod (and, Arcee) had shocked looks on their faces.
"Wa-WHAT?!"
"I have to know, dad: Did You?"
Hot Rod narrowed his eyes.
"me and your mother..we were young, in love.
but, when you came along..we were more Surprised, if anything."
Hot Rod then glanced over at Arcee.
then..back at his only son.
"but, NO: I never once regreted your existance.
in fact, it tore me up to have to send you away."
Alex looked down, frowning.
he then looked back at his parents.
"well..at least you TRIED to be there when you could." began Alex
"even LONG before I found out the truth about me..about EVERYTHING.
I remember always seeing two colorful sportscars everywhere I went during my childhood."
Hot Rod and Arcee looked at one another.
then, Arcee spoke up.
"We had our orders to stay hidden.
But, just because we couldn't be with you..it didn't mean we didn't care."
"we watched over you, son.." said Hot Rod
"even when you thought you were alone, you WEREN'T.
we were always there..watching you, Protecting you."
"You were our most precious treasure.." said Arcee
"and, it pained us to be so close..and, yet so very far.
having to watch as complete strangers raised you, instead of us."
"Spike and Carly were good parents." said Alex
"we know..that's why we allowed you to stay with them." said Hot Rod
Alex looked up at his "true" parents.
"well..I also love you both.
even if I don't know you that well, I love you all the same."
Alex then looked up at Hot Rod.
"and, for the record..i STILL think you'd make a better "Prime" than me."
Hot Rod smirked.
"that remains to be seen."
Alex exhaled as he walked forward towards the GroundBridge Portal.
QT-2, Eject and Rewind, Steeljaw and Sunder all joined him.
Alex took one last looked at Vega..who smiled warmly at him.
Alex smiled back at her..then turned to the portal.
"Autobots..Transform, AND ROLL OUT!"
Alex transformed into a Dark Pink-and-Dark Red Motorcycle.
QT-2 also transformed into a Green-and-Yellow Motorcycle.
Eject and Rewind both transformed into mini-cars
as Steeljaw and SUnder were ALREADY in Beast Mode, then did nothing.
the team all sped off into the portal..and, disappeared within it.
Author Note:
This chapter details the preparation for the mission to retrieve King Megas body.. (which took alot long to write than I previously thought.)
Here, I reveal that Alex (a Technorganic Minibot) was once a PRIME.
I imply that Alex once went on a solo mission to retrieve the stolen Matrix of Leadership. and, apparently was worthy enough to be chosen by Primus to be "The Next Prime."
I also imply that this was only Temporary. as Optimus is still PRIME, and Alex went back to just being a Soldier (though, the effects of being a Prime has lingered..in more ways than one.)
Also, I have Alex share a touching moment with Vega. bringing up their time "sharing sparks", and discussing their futures together.
I also make a point that Vega ISN'T prejudiced. and, loves Alex no matter what form he takes (Robot OR Human.)
Also, I decided for Alex team of Minibots/Maximals be Blaster's deployers/cassettes. and, I chose them in accordance to Soundwave's most used Minicons.
. Eject and Rewind are Rumble and Frenzy's counterparts.
. Steeljaw is obviously Ravage nemesis
. and, Sunder and Laserbeak are both "birds of prey"
Will the Minibots and Minicons meet each other?..who knows.
Also (because he needs more publicity) i'm involving DRIFT. the Decepticon-turned-Autobot from IDW Publishing's version of "G1"
not only does he have skills. but, as a former Decepticon..he literally knows things of Kaon that the other Autobots DON'T.
making him (much like "Dinobot" from Beast Wars) a valued ally.
Also, I give Alex a moment with his Robot parents. and, make clear that Hot Rod and Arcee ALWAYS loved him.
On the Decepticon Side. I reveal what became of Melody in my version of MLAATR Canon.
and, I also hint at Tarantulas working on a new "project."
WHEW!