ATE: Hey, everyone! I finally updated after so long (again). I gotta thank Crystalmaiden62, Diamond White, Manderss.x.x, SeekerLuna, Sailor Shinzo, Autobot-Bre, and Bumblebeecamaro38 for their reviews for the last chapter. This chapter covers the events of episode 44 (Uprising). Enjoy!
Declaimer: I don't own Transformers or Transformers Armada. I only own my OCs Valerie and Astera.
Chapter 21: Uprising
"Engineering! Isn't it fixed yet? We gotta warp outta here!" Hot Shot said.
"I'm on it!" Red Alert said.
"What for?" Hoist asked. "The engine's completely fried."
"Enough whining, Hoist. Now let's pick up the pace and finish this. Understand?"
"Yeah, yeah."
From where I sat with my friends I could see that some of the Autobots seemed anxious. After what happened on that unknown planet that Hot Shot, Red Alert, and I ended up on (not to mention the fact that Megatron – now Galvatron – shot the engine of the Axalon), everyone seemed to be anxious in some way, shape, or form around here. And the worst part is that the Decepticons were way ahead of us when it came to reaching Cybertron. Since none of use were able to help, we had no choice but to watch.
"Aw, so what's taking them so long?" Carlos asked. "We're like sitting ducks here."
"He's right." Billy said, causing Carlos to turn to him. "The Decepticons could attack at any minute."
"Hey. There's really no point in getting upset about it, guys." Rad stated.
"Rad's right." Alexis said after turning to Rad. "Let's not panic."
"I just wish - they'd get the kitchen up and running again." Fred said, resting his chin on his folded arms.
The fact that Fred constantly talked about food or was always hungry was really getting old (and I'm surprise we still have enough food for us). Billy looked over at Fred, probably in concern for his friend. I couldn't blame everyone for being worried, especially when it game to the other Mini-Cons that were held captive by the Decepticons. All the Mini-Cons that formed the three weapons…
"Blurr, have you had a chance to approximate our landing co-ordinates when we arrive at Cybertron?" Optimus asked.
I looked up in time to see Blurr turning around in his seat to face Optimus.
"Yes, sir. According to my latest calculations, the most severe fighting will be in the north polar region. It looks like we're behind schedule already." Blurr told him. "We should land there and go straight into battle."
"Yeah, alright!" Hot Shot said cheerfully after turning to Optimus. "I can hardly wait to kick some Decepti-butt!"
"No, it's tooobvious." Optimus stated.
"Huh?" I didn't blame Hot Shot for his confusion. How come Optimus said it was obvious?
"Galvatron will be expecting us there. Change co-ordinates to the south at 0502 degrees."
"But Optimus! That's in the middle of nowhere."
"We can't take any chances, Hot Shot. When we land, we'll assess the situation." At this Hot Shot turned around to have his monitor. "Blurr, activate engines, lock co-ordinates and warp speed."
"Engines engaged and set to warp, sir." Blurr said.
In response the Axalon started warping away from our current location. The sensation was really weird since I could barely feel the Axalon moving at all. You'd feel that way too if you'd been so used to feeling the sensation oft the ship moving. In a matter of seconds the Axalon warped out of hyperspace (for lack of better words/terms), but my eyes widened when I saw a metallic looking planet with a single moon.
'Cybertron!' I thought instantly. I found it strange that it looked just like I imagine it be.
In my mind I could hear Jetfire chuckle.
{Welcome to Cybertron, Skydancer, the home of many Cybertronians that just can't seem to get along with each other.} Jetfire joked.
'You're in a civil war with the Decepticons, and you decide to make it sound like some family feud? You might as well say you have a ton of siblings while you're at it.'
{Siblings?}
'Um…basically brothers and sisters.'
"Whoa! So that's planet Cybertron." Carlos said.
"It looks deserted." Alexis said.
"Oh, I thought it was at war." Rad said.
"Enemy of the Mini-Cons!" High Wire suddenly said before bleeping frantically.
We all turned around to see High Wire waving his arms in the air in surprise.
"What is it, High Wire? What's wrong?" Alexis asked.
Looking over at Sureshock and Grindor I saw that they were waving their arms in the air while emitting frantic bleeps.
"Will destroy space!" High Wire continued.
"They're freaking out!" Carlos exclaimed, looking fearful. "But how come?"
Suddenly High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor transformed before driving out of the bridge.
"Hey, where are you guys going?" Rad asked as he started running after the three Mini-Cons.
We all ended up following Rad and the Mini-Cons and ran out of the room.
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Hot Shot was confused. Was he hearing things?
"Hey, did you just hear something, Jetfire?" Hot Shot asked, turning to the shuttle mech.
"Oh no..." Jetfire said, realizing what happened. "Optimus, sir! The Mini-Cons are headed for the jettison chamber."
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"I think they went this way!" Rad said as we ran around a corner.
But we didn't see High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor anywhere. All that greeted us was a closed door that wouldn't open.
The kids make it to the door and find that it's closed.
"C'mon!" Carlos said, pounding his fists on the metal door. "Open up these doors!" So the Mini-Cons went through that door! By the time the door opened there was no one inside. "That's it! I'm goin' in!"
"Carlos, no!" Rad cried out.
Despite Rad's protest Carlos ran into the elevator (I honestly didn't know what it was really called) before shutting the doors before we could say anything. This wasn't good at all!
"We gotta tell the others!" Billy said before running off.
"Hey, wait for me, Billy!" Fred cried before going after him.
I decided to follow Billy and Fred to the bridge where the Autobots where. I saw that the door was still open at the time.
"Ya gotta help us!" Billy cried as we ran into the bridge.
"What's up, guys?" Hot Shot asked, turning to us.
"Carlos just bailed outta the ship!"
That was when I turned to the main monitor to see what looked to be a black hole near Cybertron and instantly felt dread. I didn't like the looks of it and it gave me a bad feeling despite the fact that the Mini-Cons were outside the Axalon. After awhile Rad and Alexis came running into the room and Rad immediately went to the console that was at the human size station we always sat at before pressing a button.
"Hey, Carlos! Have you gone nuts?" Rad asked.
"Hey! I can't just sit and do nothing!" Carlos voice said before Rad pressed the button again.
"I'm going after him!" Blurr said before running out of the bridge.
On the monitor I saw Carlos floating around in space wearing what looked to be a jetpack on his back since he used it to stop himself from moving around. That was when the green lights surrounding each Mini-Con started glowing brightly, but suddenly Carlos was slowly being pulled towards the black hole. Just as I started to fear the worse Blurr came and caught him with his hand.
"Hey, ya mind explaining what's going on out here?" Carlos' voice suddenly said over a speaker.
"It looks like the Mini-Cons are forming some kind of shield." Alexis answered.
"Why would they do that?" Hot Shot asked.
"Good question." Jetfire replied. "Maybe they sensed danger. Even worse, maybe they sensed the Decepticons."
"Keep them in visual contact!" Optimus said as he stood up.
Jetfire ended up going with Optimus as they left the bridge. I felt worried as I watched and placed a hand over my heart.
'Please be careful.' I said.
{Don't worry, Skydancer! Optimus and I will take care of it!} Jetfire told me.
"Hey, wait a sec." Alexis said and I turned to see her looking at Rad. "It's Unicron. That must be it."
I felt dread as soon as Alexis mentioned Unicron's name and I was reminded of the fact that Sideways was still after me. But I have to stop myself from thinking about it since I don't want Jetfire or Optimus knowing about the fact that I knew about Unicron or the fact I was involved against my will. I turned back to the main monitor just in time to see Jet Optimus appear in front of Carlos, Blurr, and the Mini-Cons.
"No, Carlos. It's not safe." Optimus said over the speaker."Get back to the ship. We'll handle this."
"Unicron is frightening."High Wire said.
"High Wire, Grindor, Sureshock, what are you trying to tell me?"
I felt the blood drain from my face as soon as I heard the dark laughter over the speakers and watched as Optimus turned around to where it was coming from.
"Who's there?!"
My eyes widened when I saw what looked to be a large hologram of Sideways (made up of flurries) appeared before Optimus and the Mini-Cons, replacing the black hole that had been there before.
"Curse those Mini-Cons! Spoiling my surprise."Sideways said.
"Sideways?!"Optimus exclaimed.
"After all you've been through, I'm amazed you still remember me, Optimus."
I was surprised when High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor suddenly started firing at the hologram of Sideways.
"Unicron will destroy."High Wire said as soon as they stopped.
"If you mindless miniscule Mini-Cons don't get outta my sight immediately, I'll turn you all into space dust!" Sideways threatened, growling angrily. "You've been warned…"
With that the Sideways hologram disappeared and I could feel a hint of Jetfire's anger through the connection just as Jet Optimus started making his way back to the Axalon. That was when the black hole appeared again.
(Time Skip)
I went with Alexis, Rad, Billy, and Fred to greet Carlos and we managed to arrive in time to see him, High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor just as the elevator doors opened before they stepped out.
"You're safe!" Rad said, sounding relieved.
"Yeah, and mission accomplished." Carlos stated.
Alexis ran up to Sureshock laughing just as she hugged her.
"We were all worried!" Alexis said.
Sureshock bleeped something, causing Alexis to pull away with a confused expression.
"Huh? Who's out there?"
"Alexis was thinking it might be Unicron." Rad said.
High Wire bleeped in response.
"But what I'm wondering is what was Sideways doing out there?" I asked.
This caused my friends to turn to me and I could see the pure look of confusion on their faces. Why were they looking at me like that?
"What are you talking about, Valerie?" Carlos asked. "I didn't see anyone else besides myself, Optimus, and Blurr along with the Mini-Cons."
"I saw Sideways. He showed up on the main monitor and even talked to Optimus."
"Valerie." I turned to Alexis when I felt her place her hand on my shoulder. "We didn't see him at all, let alone heard them talking."
"But…I heard them talking to each other on the speakers." I insisted.
"The speakers weren't on at the time." Rad stated. "I turned them off after Optimus and Jetfire left the bridge."
I felt the blood drain from my face as soon as I was told this. My friends hadn't seen Sideways appear before Optimus or heard their conversation? If that was so then how was I the only one that could? I tried my best to look like nothing was wrong and left my friends, going through the hallways and find a place where no one was likely to look at this time and sat down against the wall. I thought over what my friends told me a while ago and my eyes widened in shock as I realized what was going on. I suddenly became scared as soon as I heard Sideways laughing inside my head.
{So you finally realize what's going on.} Sideways taunted. {How does it feel to learn that you're the only one that could see and hear me?}
'Stop it!' I told him. 'You're toying with me! You're trying to mess with my mind and make me think I'm going crazy!'
{Am I?} My vision suddenly became dark and I was about to panic about my loss of sight, only to freeze up when I felt something being placed against the side of my face. {You're scared. I can easily feel your fear despite how hard you've tried to hide it. You may be able to hide it from the others, but you will never be able to hide it from me.}
I didn't say anything. I was too scared to say or do anything. Why couldn't he just leave me alone?
{I told you before that I'd never leave you alone as long as you're capable of feeling fear.} Before I knew it I felt something wrap around my throat and I gagged when it suddenly tightened its hold. I realized at that point that the object I had felt on the side of my face had been a hand…Sideways' hand! {But that little stunt you pulled back on that planet is inexcusable! I told you that I would be coming, but you still ran away!}
I quietly cried out when his hold tightened. As tempting as the reflex to claw at his hold was, I tried my best to resist it, knowing that it would only make things worse if I did.
'I'm sorry!' I cried, feeling completely terrified at the moment. 'I won't do it again! I promise!'
{I would hope so, for your sake and everyone else's.} His hold suddenly disappeared and I gasped for air. {I'll let you go with a warning this time, but the next time you try to run away…}
'…You'll destroy everyone and everything I love and cherish…' I finished, knowing that was what he wanted me to do.
{That's right, Sweet Valerie. You know what's at stake and you'd do well to remember that.}
I heard Sideways laugh as my vision returned and I tried so hard not to cry from this encounter. Only one question kept going through my head as I did my best to hold back the tears.
Why me?
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"You're saying Sideways was out there?" Hot Shot asked.
At the moment all of the Autobots where gathered in the bridge after having the kids leave momentarily.
"I am, Hot Shot. But that's not who the Mini-Cons are warning us about." Optimus told him. "Our real enemy lies even further beyond Sideways and that'swhy they want to protect us."
"Who could that be?" Jetfire asked.
"It's Unicron, and he's heading straightfor us." Optimus turned to Sideswipe. "Sideswipe, what's the situation on Cybertron?"
"It appears all communication with the planet is cut off." Sideswipe told him.
"Optimus-sir, I volunteer to go on ahead and scope out the situation." Hoist said.
"We'll all go." Scavenger told him after turning to Hoist.
"No, men!" Optimus said, taking a set forward.
"What do you mean, Optimus?" Hot Shot asked, turning to his leader. "It would be a surprise attack."
"Not a good idea." Optimus turned to Hot Shot. "Listen, if we all attack from the same direction, we'll be too big of a target. We've got to plan our assault."
'Looks like it's time for some action!' Jetfire thought.
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Despite the fact that Jetfire was capable of flying down to Cybertron, he still had to follow Optimus' orders so he ended up riding inside one of shuttle pods, as well as all the other Autobots that came as well (except for Red Alert and Sideswipe who decided to stay behind on the Axalon). Jetfire was teamed up with Optimus; Hot Shot was teamed up with Blurr, while Scavenger was with Hoist.
Jetfire knew that Cybertron hadn't been in the best condition while he was still there, but he was shocked to find it in an even worse shape than it had been when he left to join Optimus and the others on Earth. It was obvious that the Decepticons got here before they did, but to cause this much damage in such a short amount of time was just unbelievable!
'Would this have happened if I'd stayed on Cybertron instead of going to Earth?' Jetfire thought, still shocked as his gold optics gazed at the destruction around him from the platform he stood on.
Most of the structures were either reduced to rubble or barely intact, and that was as far as he could tell so far. But that didn't stop the sudden dread that he felt as he realized something. Was it possible that the Decepticons destroyed what was left of the home he grew up in? Jetfire clenched his servos into tight fists. They already took his mother from him; would they really go as far as to take the last thing that remained of past and his memories of his mother?
'I'll never forgive the Decepticons if they ended up destroying my home!' He vowed. 'I've worked so hard and fought so long just to keep it safe! I've lost many comrades in an effort to bring this war to an end!'
"Can anyone hear me?" Optimus called out. When he didn't hear anything he turned to the shuttle mech. "Jetfire, I think it's best we split up and search for any survivors."
"That's if there are any." Jetfire stated cynically. "It looks like the Decepticons did a pretty thorough job here."
{Stop being so cynical, Jetfire.} Valerie told him.
He couldn't help the small smile that formed behind his face mask upon hearing her voice. Even if she was still on the Axalon with the others, she still managed to look out for him.
'Okay, okay, I'm sorry for being cynical.' He said. 'But you'd end up feeling the same way if you saw what I'm seeing.'
{How bad is it?}
'It's a lot worse than what it was when I—'
"What?"
Upon hearing Optimus' voice, Jetfire turned to face him and saw his leader looking at something. He did the same thing and his optics widened in shock at what he saw. A bunch of Decepticon ships, followed by the sound of an all too familiar laugh reaching his audio receptors.
"Welcome to Cybertron! It's so nice of you to join us." Galvatron said from where he stood on one of the ships. "At least now we'll be able to bury you on your home planet, Optimus Prime!" The Decepticon leader laughed before aiming the Requiem Blaster at them. "Attack!"
'Oh, you have GOT to be kidding me!' Jetfire thought.
Jetfire and Optimus managed to get behind some cover just as Galvatron fired the Requiem Blaster at them, along with Demolishor and Cyclonus firing at them as well.
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Starscream was with Thrust as they watched Galvatron and the other Decepticons firing at the area where Optimus and Jetfire were. It was when Thrust started laughing that he turned to the cone-headed Decepticon, locking his gray optics onto him.
"Isn't this the perfect vantage point to watch the carnage below?" Thrust asked, causing him to frown.
"Even the sound of your voice makes me sick, Thrust!" Starscream stated.
Despite his insult, Thrust merely ignored it.
"Be that as it may, Starscream. But remember, you and I are allies to the end."
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Jetfire heard Optimus grunt as rubble was sent flying due to the blast that went off close to where he was taking cover behind some debris. The shuttle mech was forced to sit on the ground behind the debris he was hiding behind due to his size. He gave a quick glance in Optimus' direction before looking forward again.
'Optimus knew this was an ambush!' Jetfire thought, finally realizing the real reason as to why his leader chose to come here.
"Axalon ship, this is Optimus. Can you read me? Over." Optimus said. Jetfire was aware that Optimus was probably talking to someone on the Axalon. Suddenly the Autobot leader stood up. "Listen carefully. Launch Overload. Understand?" There was a pause before Optimus turned to look to his right. "Trust me. They're not after the ship. Your duty right now is to protect the humans and the Mini-Cons, Sideswipe. We'll go after Galvatron from down here."
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"Yeah, but Optimus-sir! What am I supposed to protect the Mini-Cons with?" Sideswipe asked from where he sat at the console.
Red Alert, who was standing behind Sideswipe, placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Just do as you're told and don't ask questions, Sideswipe." Red Alert told him, causing Sideswipe to look at him.
"Th-that's insane!"
"That's an order! You understand?"
Sideswipe was quiet as he stared at Red Alert.
Sideswipe is quiet as he stares at Red Alert.
"…Yes." Sideswipe responded before turning back to the console. "Yessir."
I heard the sound of a button being pressed and after awhile I almost missed seeing the red object that was released from the Axalon from the main monitor. What else I could see was the black hole near Cybertron, along with a glowing green orb of light and a bunch of Cybertronian battleships.
"Aw, man. I feel so useless." Carlos said.
"I'm getting hungry." Fred complained.
"Are there any Mini-Cons left on Cybertron?" Alexis asked, and in the background I could hear High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor bleeping behind us.
"I don't think so, Alexis." I replied. "Not unless you count the Mini-Cons that form the Star Saber, the Skyboom Shield, and the Requiem Blaster."
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Out of the corner of his optics Jetfire spotted the red form that he had come to know as Overload flying over to where they were. As soon as he was close enough Optimus then Powerlinked with Overload, resulting in the Autobot leader having red cannons mounted on his shoulders before he started firing at the Decepticon ships.
"I'll hold them off." Optimus told him just as Jetfire stood up. "You lead a party and check for survivors."
"You got it, Optimus." Jetfire replied.
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Hot Shot punched one of the Decepticons he and Blurr were fighting before kicking another one that happened to be behind him. He ended up grinning.
"Haha! All right!" Hot Shot exclaimed cheerfully. "Watching all those kung-fu movies sure paid off!"
"And who said television wasn't educational, hey, Hot Shot?" Blurr asked as he continued shooting at Decepticons.
Hot Shot couldn't agree more and punched another Decepticon.
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As for Hoist, he managed to embed his servo into a Decepticon tank and lifted it over his head.
"It's time to slam a little Decepti-scum!" He announced before throwing the tank through the air.
"Excuse me, but you're in my way!" Scavenger yelled as he flanged two tanks out of his way with ease. As soon as they were gone he stood up straight. "Attention! Any survivors? Help destroy the Decepticons!"
As if those had been the magic words the ground started shaking and suddenly Scavenger spotted a few Autobot ships appear and ascend into the air. He laughed quietly at this.
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Hot Shot and Blurr watched as more Autobot ships appeared, both of them being amazed.
"Would you look at that?" Hot Shot said, with a small smile. "Awesome!"
"So there were survivors after all." Blurr stated.
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Jetfire couldn't help but grin behind his face mask as the Autobot ships came in and started firing at the Decepticon ships and destroyed them. Not only was he glad that the Calvary had arrived, but the fact that there were Autobot survivors.
"Excellent!" Optimus cheered.
"Looks like we're backin business!" Jetfire concluded.
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From where we were on the bridge of the Axalon I watched as the Autobot ships were displayed on the main monitor along with the battle.
"Wow! They were all hiding!" Rad exclaimed.
"It looks like they're all not afraid of anything anymore." Alexis stated, her hands clasped together. "Especially now since the Autobots showed up."
"Huh? Oh no!" Carlos suddenly said, causing us to turn and face him.
"Huh? What's wrong, Carlos?"
"Hey, what happened to our Mini-Cons, guys?"
That was when we realized that High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor were missing. Everything seemed to be a blur since before I knew it I was with my friends running towards the elevator (which lead to the jettison chamber) where the three Mini-Cons were.
"Look! Over there!" Carlos said as we ran over to the Mini-Cons before stopping in front of them. "Just where do you think you're going, anyway?" The Mini-Cons bleeped. "You're saying you want to help the Autobots fight? But it's too dangerous!"
"Hey, wait, Carlos." Rad started, causing the Hispanic boy to turn to him.
"Uh, Rad? Would you mind not interrupting here?"
"Maybe we should let 'em go."
Carlos turned back to High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor.
"Fine! See if I care!" He then turned back to Rad. "You happy now, Rad?"
"Carlos, I agree with Rad." Alexis suddenly said.
"I second that." I added.
Carlos turned to us in surprise.
"Aw, not you guys too, Alexis and Valerie!"
"We've gotta remember they're not human." Rad told us. "And they're programmed to help - especially the Autobots."
"But these guys are like best friends to us!" Carlos said after turning to face Rad. "How would you feel if they got destroyed in battle? Huh?" Suddenly Carlos noticed the sound of the elevator doors opening and turned around in time to see the doors close shut with the three Mini-Cons inside. This took him by surprise and he went up to the door. "No way! Hey, you guys, open up!"
Rad went up to Carlos.
"Let them go, Carlos. There's nothing you can do now. Remember, they're fighting for their freedom, and I can't blame them for wanting to help out."
"You're right." I could hear the disappointment in Carlos' voice.
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"Ready or not, here I come, Optimus Prime!" Galvatron announced after jumping off the ship he had been on.
Galvatron soon landed on the ground and Optimus could see him holding the Star Saber.
"Galvatron!" Optimus said.
"That was very impressive the way you called out everyone to battle. Sadly, you don't have near enough resources to win."
Optimus wasn't the least bit surprised when Galvatron started charging at him with the Star Saber ready. Just as the Decepticon leader was about to slash at him Optimus managed to catch the sword with just a servo, successfully blocking the attack.
"Enough!"
"What - do you mean?"
Optimus could tell that Galvatron was confused and was ready to explain the situation to him. This was the real reason why he chose to land here in the first place.
"This war transcends far beyond us, Galvatron. A force is coming and you and I alone cannot stopit."
Galvatron narrowed his red optics.
"You're not making any sense."
"All I know is Sideways had something to do with this. And according to the Mini-Cons, our true enemy goes by the name of Unicron."
"Ha! You're just buying time before I dismantle you piece by piece." Galvatron said, not at all believing what the Autobot leader said.
"I'm not lying!" Optimus told him, taking a step back.
"Nice try, Prime."
Galvatron suddenly looked up and Optimus did the same thing just as the ground started to shake. He was surprised to see a huge piece of rumble falling from the sky and Galvatron barely avoided getting hit and moving out of the way before it crashed where he had stood not too long ago.
"You fool! I never thought I'd see the day when you - Prime - would begin to lie!"
"That day will never come, Galvatron. I speak only the truth!" Optimus then pointed up at the sky. "See for yourself."
Galvatron growled quietly, but looked up at the sky to see the black hole.
Parts of the ground and rubble start being lifted from the ground due to the black hole. Some of the pieces end up destroying some ships.
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From where Jetfire was in the sky he watched as the ground broke apart before the rubble was being lifted from it due to (he assumed) the black hole's gravitational pull. His gold optics widened in shock as he witnessed a few Decepticon ships being destroyed by the rubble that was being lifted up.
"What's going on?" Jetfire asked, suddenly feeling dreadful.
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Optimus turned back to look at Galvatron and he hoped that this would prove his point.
"Doesn't that prove it?" He asked. "That force up there is so powerful the only way to defeat it is to combine our forces."
"Another elaborate trick, eh? Well, I'm not falling for it." Galvatron said adamantly.
Optimus was started to get a little frustrated with Galvatron being so stubborn. Compared to Jetfire, the Decepticon leader made his Vice Commander seem more cooperative.
"How can I get this through that thick mainframe of yours?!" Optimus growled.
Galvatron turned away from Optimus.
"Now what?"
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Starscream watched as Decepticon ships and rubble were being sucked into the black hole and a few of them getting destroyed as they crashed into each other in the process.
"Hahahahaha... The plan is finally coming together. Soon there will be no challenge to us! Hahahahaha…!" Thrust laughed.
"Have you completely lost your mind, Thrust?!" Starscream asked, staring at the cone-headed Decepticon like he grown another head.
"...Hahahaha…!"
"He's mad. He's not making any sense!"
"Hahahah – aaahh, what?!" Thrust stopped laughing when he noticed the bright green light. "Oh no! What is that?!"
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I watched as the bright green light got bigger from the Mini-Cons gathered together, only to be surprised when tendrils came out from the light and head towards the black hole.
"Hey guys, look! It's the Mini-Cons!" Rad exclaimed. It liked as if it was firing at the black hole itself. "Check it out! I've never seen anything so incredible!"
We all started cheering for the Mini-Cons, but suddenly the light looked like it was started to get sucked into the black hole itself.
"Hey look, they're getting sucked into that black hole." Carlos said.
"Oh no." Alexis said.
"Maybe that's where they're headed for, guys. And there's more coming." Rad pointed out.
Alexis gasped quietly as more Mini-Cons gathered into the green light. I was surprised when what looked to be rainbow colored rain suddenly started falling from the sky and onto Cybertron.
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Jetfire did his best to avoid getting hit by the rubble that was being sucked into the black hole. To his right he spotted Cyclonus getting hit by a piece of rubble. He decided to sneak up on the Decepticon.
"I can't get anywhere with all this - ugh - useless junk getting in my way!" Cyclonus complained loudly.
Jetfire took that time to laugh, letting his presence be known to the Decepticon.
"Would you like a little cheese with your whine?!" Jetfire teased.
Suddenly it started raining, but it wasn't normal rain like he'd seen while on Earth. This rain looked like the colors of a rainbow.
'What the frag…?' He thought.
"It's raining in space?" Suddenly a drop of the rainbow rain landed the rubble on Cyclonus, and to his surprise it disappeared. "Whuwhuwhoa!"
"Who's doing this?"
"Stop the fighting. Stop the fighting." A unison of voices said. It was then that Jetfire realized that the voices were the Mini-Cons.
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Many Cybertronians were in awe as they watched the multicolored rain continue to fall onto Cybertron. Autobots and Decepticons alike stopped fighting just to witness this phenomenon that came out of nowhere. Those that were trapped under piles of rubble were freed as soon as a drop of rain landed on them and caused them to disappear completely, causing them to feel confused. Why was this happening? Why was it raining? None of them really knew the answer. The only thing that came close to a real answer were the multiple voices talking in unison:
Stop the fighting.
As for Optimus Prime he knew that the voices were the Mini-Cons and that they were the ones behind the rain. In the distance he could hear a few explosions going off, but it wasn't anything that worried him. He knew the Mini-Cons knew what they were doing and he trusted them.
"You see, Galvatron?" Optimus asked after turning to Galvatron. "The Mini-Cons are trying to protect us."
"Yes, I see quite clearly." Galvatron agreed a smile on his face plate before turning to him. "Interesting ploy, but it doesn'tfool me in the least, Optimus Prime."
Optimus did his best to control his frustration. Even after having seen solid proof of what he was trying to tell Galvatron, the Decepticon leader still didn't believe him.
'What will it take for him to see the truth?' Optimus thought.
As for Galvatron he had to commend Optimus for the clever trick he came up with. He could honestly say that he almost believed that what the Autobot leader told him was actually true, but then again it sounded very farfetched. But still, it had to be a lie. A plan to overpower him.
'What if he is telling the truth?' He wondered.
"Galvatron! Come in, sir! Can you read me?"
Galvatron frowned as soon as he heard the familiar voice of Demolishor on his comlink.
"What is it now?" He asked.
"This is so bizarre." Demolishor told him."Whatever was attacking us is in full retreat. And it's because the Mini-Cons forced them back, sir!"
Galvatron gritted his dentas from what Demolishor told him. If what his soldier told him was correct then Optimus Prime's words had some truth to them. But that couldn't be right! There was no way that could be true at all.
"I still don't believe you, Prime. Not in the least." He told the Autobot leader. "Men, retreat!"
With that Galvatron warped out of the area, leaving Optimus alone. He decided that he and the rest of his team should do the same.
"Huh? Autobots, back to the ship!" Optimus looked to his right to see the black hole disappear, and as soon as it did the rain stopped as well. "I wasn't expecting this so soon."
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"Hmm... I wonder why they backed down." Thrust mused as both he and Starscream gazed at the green light. "I suppose those moronic Mini-Cons didn't help when they gave awaythe element of surprise."
"I suppose." Starscream agreed nonchalantly.
Thrust turned to face Starscream.
"Well, we better follow our great leader's order and…head back."
Thrust warped away, but Starscream stayed behind a little bit. He turned his gray optics to the green light again.
'Was this really the Mini-Cons' doing?' He thought.
Seeing that there was nothing left for him to do he warped back to where the Decepticons were.
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"You Mini-Cons will pay for this... And it won't be pretty!" Sideways growled before appearing in the form of his the hologram that was made up of the flurries from his Trans-phase mode. He was furious by the fact that the Mini-Cons interfered, but it only served as a minor setback in his plan.
'Yes.' He thought, a grin forming behind his face mask. 'Nothing more than a minor setback. It makes no difference if they interfered or not, the conclusion will still be the same.'
"Hahahahaha! Hahahaha!"
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After the Autobots got back to the Axalon Alexis, Rad, Carlos, Billy, Fred, and I met up with them in the hallway, along with being reunited with High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor.
"Aw, dudes, that was sweet!" Carlos said excitedly.
"Just goes to show ya, even the little guys can win the big one." Rad stated.
"You're right, Rad." Optimus agreed. "If it wasn't for the Mini-Cons, things might've turned out a lot different.
"Unicron is frightening." High Wire suddenly said.
"Huh?!"
It was obvious that Rad was confused, but I could honestly say that we all felt the same as well. But as for me I knew first hand how frightening Unicron was after having seen him in my dreams.
"Unicron will destroy."
"Will destroy space." Grindor suddenly said, taking us by surprise to find that High Wire wasn't the only Mini-Con we knew could talk.
"Ah, what do you mean by that?" Carlos asked, staring at his Mini-Con partner that stood in front of him.
As soon as I heard Sureshock bleeping I turned to see that the orange Mini-Con was standing in front of Alexis.
"Sureshock says they'll protect us." Alexis told us.
"Does that mean they're coming back for more, Optimus?" Rad asked, turning to the Autobot leader.
"I wish I could say no, Rad. But the Mini-Cons are right." Optimus answered. "It's not just the Decepticons anymore. Now Unicron has joined the battle for the universe."
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"Bah! Who cares about Unicron, anyway?" Galvatron asked, sitting on his throne with his servos resting on the end of the hilt of the Star Saber propped up in front of him. "Doesn't he know who I am?"
"But Galvatron-sir..." Demolishor started after turning to his leader. "What if - what if Unicron decides to come back?"
Galvatron narrowed his red optics at this.
"I cannot believe you fell for that one, Demolishor." He turned to Demolishor and glared at him. "You are a fool. Unicron doesn't exist, it's just an Autobot trick! Now, listen carefully to me. Delete Unicron from that pea-sized brain and let's concentrate on destroying Optimus Prime!"
Galvatron slammed the tip on the Star Saber on the ground and growled angrily. But as for Thrust he couldn't help but grin behind his face mask from this.
'Oh, dear Galvatron, you are making this easier than I ever imagined.' Thrust thought.'Once Unicron's power's fully awakened, the master plan will be fulfilled once and for all! Hahahahaha!'
ATE: That's it for now. Thanks for taking the time to read this chapter. I got a few new drawings up on my deviantart page, but there's really one of them that I'd really want you to see (the other ones are just optional):
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