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Chapter VI

Autobot City; Oregon Mountains
20:49 hrs.

Night fell completely, yet the sky was lit by the light of fires that littered Autobot City. The Decepticons continued to make their push to take down the city walls. Inside the city walls, the Autobots continued to hold the line as best they could. But they were taking heavy casualties. Megatron knew this all too well and pressed the numbers advantage his Decepticons possessed. That wasn't to say that his own forces weren't taking hits. Still, he had one major play in mind to break through the walls. Meanwhile, Springer and Arcee arrived at a large room. A giant mobile launcher rested inside, as did the dead bodies of Smokescreen and Windcharger. Their limp forms had taken on an ash gray color, which signified that were clearly passed the point of stasis lock. It was a harrowing image for Arcee to take in. It made her wonder how many other Autobots had died in the siege. Her thought process was interrupted by a minor sound like a sonic boom was heard from above. Springer heard it too and looked toward where it sounded and spotted a lone fighter jet approaching. He armed up quickly, suspecting the jet to be a Decepticon. He was relieved to see the jet bearing the Autobot insignia, and even more to learn that upon transforming, the jet was Breakaway.

"Ultra Magnus sent me to find you two," Breakaway stated. "You okay?"

"Your timing couldn't be any better, Breakaway," Springer. "We could use some help getting this launcher in place."

"Consider it done, Springer," Breakaway said with enthusiasm. "Time to blow some 'cons into fragments," Breakaway quickly joined Springer in trying to move the launcher into a required position. This was easier said than done as the launcher only moved a couple inches. "Okay, this is a little harder that I'd thought."

Springer could attest to that and turned toward the seemingly frozen Arcee. "Arcee, c'mon! Megatron's making his big push, and we've gotta push back."

Springer's urging brought the pink and white femme fatale out of her trance and she finally joined her comrades. Outside of the station, Astrotrain was approaching the Decepticons' current position. A hatch opened on the starboard and the Constructicons exited and joined the invaders. Scrapper approached Megatron and bowed to his leader.

"We are ready to serve you, Megatron."

"Excellent, Scrapper! It's time to break down these walls," Megatron announced. "Constructicons: merge for the kill!"

Inside the launcher area, Breakaway stated, "You guys heard that, right?"

"Just keep pushing, Breakaway!" Springer ordered.

Suddenly, Kup and Hotrod arrived and joined in the effort. "Keep pushing, Springer my boy. Help's at hand," Soon enough, Kup and Hotrod joined their comrades. "All together now!"

As expected, the Autobots' combined effort was forcing the launcher's movement. Even Daniel provided some minor assistance. Hotrod glanced over at Arcee and asked, "What I miss?"

Arcee smirked and sarcastically stated, "Oh nothing! Just a massive siege by the Decepticons! Seriously, I thought you and Kup would be trapped outside the city."

"You're kidding, right Arcee," Hotrod confidently said. "I mean, I wasn't worried for a microsecond."

"Then you probably didn't understand the situation." Arcee stated

"Whatever," Hotrod said dismissively. "Daniel, check that view port. See what Megatron's up to."

"Got it, Hotrod!"

Daniel moved toward the view port Hotrod indicated and climbed up a ladder. Soon, Daniel was looking toward where the Decepticons were positioned. He then saw the Constructicons in the process of transforming in their respective vehicle forms. Daniel knew what was going to happen. Each and every Construction merged and connected with each other, becoming a single giant bipedal form. Hotrod and the others had only just finished moving the launcher into place.

"Daniel, what do you see out there?" Kup asked.

"The Constructicons are merging together." Daniel shouted back.

Kup exchanged glances with Springer, and Kup uttered, "Devastator!"

"Great, we're screwed!" Breakaway exclaimed.

"I got better things to do tonight than die," Springer declared and rushed to the trigger station of the launcher. "Breakaway, help me out!"

As the Autobots prepared to counterattack, the giant Decepticon known as Devastator began bashing the outer wall of the city. Every blow left a giant dent that only he could leave behind. But as Devastator pounded away at the wall, he overlooked an automated turret situated above him. The turret fired and caught Devastator right in the shoulder, forcing him back a step. Devastator shook off the blow and in one fell swoop, crushed the turret with his bare hand. The turret in a shower of sparks and flame, and Devastator continued his assault. Then he was caught off guard by a blast from afar, as were the other Decepticons. Megatron tried to track the source of the attack before turning to Soundwave.

"Soundwave, determine the source of that blast."

"Tracking," Soundwave said. "Source located. Five Autobot signatures detected. Mobile launching platform detected. Weapon damage capability: moderate."

"I'll knock them offline!" Starscream declared.

"Stay put, Starscream. You've done enough," Megatron demanded before turning to Devastator. "Devastator, scrap them!"

In no subtle terms, Devastator declared, "Prepare for extermination!"

Inside the walls, Hotrod involuntarily spouted, "I think he noticed us!"

"Keep shooting!" Kup ordered.

Springer and Breakaway were more than happy to oblige as they prepped the launcher for another assault. A rocket shell now installed, Springer aimed and fired on the massive green and purple giant that was Devastator. The rocket's trajectory was off, missing Devastator and impacting the ground below his lower limbs. Some of the other Decepticons present weren't nearly as fortunate. The explosive blew some of them away while others just barely avoided any lasting damage. Only Demolisher and Wreckage remained and fired back at wherever the attacks were originating. Another rocket came flying passed the tank themed duo and struck Devastator in the lower left leg. The giant fell to a knee but was just as quickly lumbering back to his vertical base. Devastator grabbed a large portion of the wall he'd been bashing, ripped it away from the structure and ultimately hurled it toward the source of the rocket assault.

Kup spotted the giant projectile coming and shouted, "Incoming! Everybody out, now!"

Everyone in the station heeded the Autobot vet's warning and rushed out just as the giant protrusion plowed into the outer wall. Then through intense velocity, it plowed right into the station. Hotrod grabbed Daniel, took Arcee by the hand and pulled them to safety. Kup bolted up behind them, followed closely by Springer and Breakaway. The Autobots were just barely able to escape in time before the entire station ultimately collapsed. Each of them hit the ground as dust and debris filled the air. Kup and Springer were the first to rise. Hotrod had Arcee and Daniel with him as they had covered themselves. Breakaway was the last one out and only barely made it out.

"You two okay?" Hotrod asked.

"I'm okay, Hotrod. Thanks for the save." Daniel answered with a cough.

"I'll take more than that to stop me!" Arcee confidently said.

"I'll just bet." Hotrod exclaimed.

"That was way too close," Breakaway said. "But fun!"

"You've got a sick sense of humor, Breakaway," Springer. "Let's go find Magnus and the others."

"I heard that!" Hotrod said concurrently.

The battle raged on throughout the night as the Autobots and Decepticons fought for supremacy. Despite the Decepticons' significant advantage in numbers, the Autobots still possessed plenty of firepower. It didn't do much to turn the tide, but it was better than laying down and dying. Both sides still took various casualties back and forth, but clearly the Decepticons were continuing to press on. The Autobots were fighting a losing battle. By the following morning and as the sun began to rise, it shined its light on the remains of a ruined city. Pillars of smoke rose into the sky and ash choked the air. The Decepticons continued to make their big push, thanks in very large part to Devastator ripping right through the walls.

Approaching the giant from below, Megatron smirked in limitless glee. "Their defenses have been broken. Decepticons; let the slaughter begin."

Most of the Decepticons entered into the ruined city, but Soundwave suddenly stopped dead. "Megatron, multiple objects approaching from the southeast. Autobot signatures detected and confirmed."

"What," Megatron knew Soundwave was unlikely to lie to him and glared toward the southeast. The familiar image of an Autobot transport shuttle appeared in the distance, flanked on either side by smaller objects. Right away, Megatron knew who was coming. "Prime!"

Starscream joined Megatron and stated, "If Prime is here than we should retreat while we have the chance."

"No, I'm finishing this war once and for all," Megatron said, determined in his quest for glory. "Advance into the city."

"But Megatron..." Barricade stated to say before Megatron aimed his fusion cannon right in Barricade's face.

"Do I look someone who repeats himself, Barricade?" Megatron snarled.

Barricade simply said, "Um... no!"

"Optimus Prime to Autobot Headquarters! Trailbreaker, do you read me?"

"Prime, this is Sideswipe. Trailbreaker's dead. Defensor is down and Superion is getting beat down by Menasor and Bruticus. We need support right away."

"Help's on the way, Sideswipe. Just hold on," Optimus stated and then flipped a switch on the shuttle console. "Omega Supreme, you're to head straight to Headquarters and provide assistance for Superion and Defensor."

Outside of the shuttle, the hulking rocket that Omega Supreme responded. "Mission parameters: accepted. Estimated time to arrival: twelve point five cycles."

"My brother's there. He's still alive," Sunstreaker realized. "Prime, let me go with Omega Supreme."

Prime's first impulse was to deny Sunstreamer's request, but then said, "Alright, Sunstreaker. Go with Omega. Skyfire, you'll provide escort."

"Understood, Optimus! Skyfire over and out!"

Optimus was content with Skyfire's conformation and then turned to the Dinobots. "Grimlock, ready your team. There's a good chance that Devastator is down in the city."

Grimlock pounded his massive fist together and stated, "Yeah! Grimlock always ready for good fight!"

Optimus nodded his approval and then turned over to Hound. "Hound, get the shuttle within optimal range of the city. Mirage, open the starboard hatch."

Mirage affirmatively nodded and hit several buttons on the console. As to be expected, the starboard side hatch opened with an up close view of the giant rocket that was Omega Supreme. Sunstreaker approached the open hatch as Supreme opened a port side hatch. Wasting little time, Sunstreaker hopped from the shuttle to the rocket and the hatch closed behind him. Omega Supreme rocketed away with Skyfire following close behind. The shuttle pressed on toward the city and Optimus Prime saw the full extent of the damage. His blue optics pulsated with an unspoken rage that he perhaps never knew he had.

"We're within optimal distance of the city, Prime." Hound said, bringing Prime out of his trance.

"I've got a visual on Devastator." Mirage said.

This is it. thought Optimus Prime and without looking back, he said, "Dinobots, destroy Devastator or at least disable him," Prime commanded before turning back to Hound. "Hound, as soon as the Dinobots disembark, get the shuttle to the nearest landing platform."

"Course already laid in for the western platform." Hound announced.

In the rear of the shuttle, Grimlock pounded his fists together and shouted, "Dinobots, we go kick axe!"

The rest of the Dinobots were primed and ready for the forthcoming battle. Slag was primed and ready to impale some random Decepticon on his horns. Sludge was set to whip away at whatever stood in his way. Snarl, ever ready for a good fight, was ready to beat down some targets and Swoop was waiting to rain down chaos. They weren't alone. There was a brand new Dinobot within the ranks, created five stellar-cycles prior. The Autobots came to eventually call him Quickstrike. A new hatch opened in the floor, and the Dinobots dove out of the shuttle and glided toward the city. They glided toward where Devastator was laying waste and transformed into the respective dinosaur forms. Grimlock landed first and with a thundering roar, charged head long at the gestalt. The T-Rex buried its giant head right into Devastator's abdomen, trying to take him down. This plan failed, so Grimlock sank his massive teeth into Devastator's right arm. Devastator let out a roar of pain and pounded on Grimlock with his free arm. He finally pried Grimlock loose, but Grimlock charged again. This time, Devastator caught Grimlock with as swift and as hard a kick as he could manage. Grimlock crashed with a might thud into the ruined streets and Devastator stood tall.

"No one defeats Devastator." the giant proclaimed.

That proclamation was to be tested as the Brontosaurus that was Sludge charged at the giant. Sludge opened his jaws and unleashed a stream of fire upon Devastator, scorching him severely. Devastator put his arms up to deflect some of the fire and then advanced toward the Brontosaurus. Sludge increased his attack until he was rocked to the ground by a heavy axe handle smash to his back. It felt so hard the Sludge though he felt his optics jump out. Confident, Devastator lifted the fallen Dinobot up and over his head. But then out of nowhere, a robot Velociraptor lunged right at him and clung to his face. The new arrival, clearly the alternate form of Quickstrike, lived up to his name as he viciously slashed away at the giant's face. Devastator found it difficult to maintain his balance, having to hold a Brontosaurus over his head while having a Velociraptor skewer him. Finally, Devastator hurled Sludge away and tried to pry Quickstrike away. Quickstrike was relentless despite his relatively small size compared to the other Dinobots, and it was proven as he continued attacking the gestalt. Devastator finally managed to rip Quickstrike off of him but was unprepared to be rammed by Slag. Snarl appeared behind Devastator and promptly tripped him up. Swoop was the last to make his move and opened fire on the besiege gestalt, catching Devastator defenseless. The Dinobots ultimately won out, and Devastator disengaged in his Constructicon components. The Dinobots regrouped and stalked Scrapper and his comrades to the point of falling back.

Quickstrike let out a deafening shriek and uttered, "Quickstrike hungry. Quickstrike ready to kill building bots." The rest of the Dinobots collectively roared in triumph.

Watching from afar, Megatron seethed and Soundwave told him, "Megatron, Devastator has fallen. Recommend immediate fall back procedures."

"Soundwave is right, Megatron," Starscream concurred. "We need to fall back now. Optimus Prime will stop at nothing to get to us. To you!"

Megatron was still seething and his red optics were glowing. "I'm counting on it!"

"Looks like the Dinobots got the job done with Devastator." Mirage exclaimed.

Hound shook his head and added, "Yeah, but look at the mess the Decepticons left behind."

Optimus Prime didn't seem to hear his soldiers. He was staring blankly at the devastation brought upon the city by the Decepticons. Bad enough that Megatron had already taken Cybertron, but now he wanted Earth as well. It was too much. It was all simply too much. Clenching his steel hands into fists, Optimus Prime turned toward Hound and Mirage.

"Hound, you and Mirage go into the city and try to locate Ultra Magnus." he ordered.

Hound approached Optimus and asked, "What about you, Prime?"

Optimus turned away and glared back toward the ruined city. He could see Megatron leading his forces toward their next destination. His optics pulsated in a brilliant blue hue. "Megatron must be stopped. No matter the cost!"

Author's note: Another chapter completed. Again, way more back and forth fighting between the Autobots and Decepticons, and well as the face off between Devastator and the Dinobots. Speaking of which, Quickstrike is a new addition to the ranks and is of course, a Velociraptor. Remind you of anyone? Next chapter is the battle we've all been waiting for, so stay frosty!

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