Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm
Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers.
Author's Note: For those who are wondering: Yes, there is more to Lori's dreams than meets the eye. After all, that's what Transformers is all about; that, and "Robots in Disguise."
Someone asked me something, so I want to clear it up for my readers. I don't 'claim' to know that Hasbro goofed, I 'Know' Hasbro goofed. Tasuka was showing Galaxy Force on TV and was developing a Galaxy Force manga (If I ever find a way, I am getting them!) in 2004. Hasbro didn't change the storyline and make the Cybertron series until 2005. Also, Cybertron is CG (Computer Generated) because Hasbro reanimated some of the scenes, which is why you sometimes see the Transformers with their colors inverted. Galaxy Force is CR (Computer Rendered); aka, they took 2-D drawings and used Computer Rendering to make them look more metalic, realistic, and 3-D. You can still see pen marks and brush strokes, even during the Transformation sequences.
Okay, enough about all the reasons why I like Galaxy Force better than Cybertron. Here's the next chapter.
I lied. One more reason. The music for Galaxy Force (which is different from the music for Cybertron) kicks (insert your own curses and/or profanities)!!
Part 2.5 Corpse Trap
Chapter 15
Outside Iacon City, Galaxy Convoy waited with Backguild. The last of the evacuees were leaving the city, and Backguild was getting impatient.
"When is this guy going to get here?" he asked yet again.
Galaxy Convoy shrugged, "Soon, I hope. Rodimus Convoy doesn't like being in public much, because he could easily be mistaken for Master Galvatron."
Backguild sighed, "So why doesn't he change his form. Sure it takes a long time, years in some cases, but at least he could get out more."
"There he is," Galaxy Convoy said, oblivious to Backguild's comment. Backguild looked up to see Rodimus Convoy fly in and transform.
"Doesn't really look like Master Galvatron to me," the mechanic muttered, while Rodimus Convoy and Galaxy Convoy shook hands.
"Let's find out what's up," Rodimus said, and they began to make their way though the city carefully. When they reached one of the parks, Backguild stopped them.
"This was the location of the abnormality," he said. "Proceed with caution." They began to look around, scanning anything that might give them some clue as to why the abnormality appeared.
Rodimus turned a corner, and then backed away quickly, covering his mouth. He felt like he was going to be sick, and briefly wondered what would come out of his mouth if he vomited in Transformer form. "Soushireikan!" he called, "You should come see this!" Galaxy Convoy and Backguild hurried over. Rodimus was standing next to what looked like a Transformer that had been turned inside out. He scanned the Transformer's vitals and face, data flashing across his optics. "It's Thudercracker," he reported. "He's alive, but barely." Rodimus pulled out some tools from his storage compartments and began to try to repair the half dead corpse in front of him.
Galaxy Convoy turned to Backguild and said, "Go get First Gunner. Rodimus and I will try to keep Thundercracker alive until you return." Backguild nodded, transformed, and hurried off. Galaxy Convoy began to help Rodimus, and soon the two of them were able to stabilize the Destron's condition.
"That's the best I can do without better equipment," Rodimus said, putting away his tools. "As soon as First Gunner is here, we may be able to transport him to the Sky Dome."
"How did this happen?" Galaxy Convoy wondered aloud. "I've seen some grotesque things, but I've never seen such savagery as this before."
"He got cut in half by a Warp Gate; deserved what he got too," said a voice.
The two Cybertrons whirled around to see Chromia, Gasket, and Armbullet standing behind them. Galaxy Convoy scowled and demanded, "What are you doing here? What do you want?"
Chromia grinned, "You know what we want. We want the galaxy." She raised her hand, and dark, electrical energy crackled at her fingertips. If Galaxy Convoy was concerned about the fact that Chromia had learned to use such energy, he didn't show it.
"I will not let that happen," he growled. "GALAXY CONVOY! SUPER MODE!" The Cybertron Commander instantly went on the offensive and launched himself at Chromia. She tried to stop him with a burst of energy, but he dodged it effortlessly. Chromia retreated as Galaxy Convoy bore down on her, a shaft of light appearing in his hand and solidifying into the blade he was given by the spirit of Vector Prime.
As Chromia battled Galaxy Convoy, Gasket and Armbullet transformed into their vehicle modes and began to drive in circles around Rodimus Convoy, pestering him with insults.
"Whatcha got, tough guy? Whatcha got?" Gasket teased.
"This," Rodimus answered, delivering a well timed spinning kick that sent the small Speedian flying.
"I'm going to smash you!" Armbullet called, gunning his engine and driving strait toward Rodimus.
Rodimus transformed into his car form and took off toward the freeway shouing, "You'll have to catch me first!" to the two Destrons who followed behind. He laughed as they chased him deeper into the city. I may be big, he thought, but I am not at all slow. He shifted gears and took off, putting distance between him and his pursuers. Then he expertly flipped a u-turn and charged towards them, without loosing any speed, and fired two missiles, sending Gasket and Armbullet flying off the road. He laughed again and headed back to the park.
Meanwhile, Galaxy Convoy was having trouble with his own battle with Chromia. She had developed quite a savage fighting style over the past two years, and her ability to use electric currents disturbed him. How can she do this? Galaxy Convoy asked himself. How did she learn such skills. The answer hit him like a pair of colliding moons, and he felt his moral fall. There is only one way she could have learned to do these things. Master Galvatron is returning to power.
Galaxy Convoy knew that Master Galvatron would return, he knew that the very day he struck down the Destron leader with the sword he now held. But he had hoped that Master Galvatron would have stayed 'dead' longer.
Even as a ghost, Master Galvatron can cause more damage than even I can imagine.
Unfortunately, Galaxy Convoy's thoughts led him to forget the fight at hand. Chromia's palm slammed into his chest, and electricity flew from it, throwing him into the side of a building. He looked up to see Chromia pull out her missile launcher and fire, not at him, but above him. The building had a large billboard on the side, and Chromia's missiles destroyed its supports, causing it to fall. Galaxy Convoy did not the time to dodge or destroy the falling sign.
But before the sign could land on the Commander, two missiles struck it, knocking it off course so that it landed harmlessly to the side. Rodimus Convoy drove in and transformed, skidding on his feet to stop between Galaxy Convoy and Chromia.
Rodimus shifted into a fighting stance and said, "Chromia, your opponent is me."
Chromia scowled at the blue and silver Transformer. "Arrogant bastard!" she spat. The Destron female raised her gun and fired.
