Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm
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Chapter 16
Rodimus threw red electricity from his hands, intercepting the missiles that flew towards him. Chromia aimed a high kick at his face and he jumped aside.
"RODIMUS CONVOY! SUPER MODE!" he shouted. His weapons/jet pack attached to his back, green horns sprang up and forward on his head, and a steel faceplate slid up from under his chin to cover his mouth and nose. Energy swirled around him as his power increased. He lifted up his arms and the two prongs on his pack flipped over and under his arms to connect in front of him. Energy swirled in front of each prong as he fired the twin blasts at Chromia and yelled, "TUNDER CANNON!"
Chromia tried to dodge, but one of the blasts struck her shoulder. She cursed as her circuitry sizzled and burned. She glared at Rodimus Convoy, and he retracted his prongs and dropped into a fighting stance. Snarling, she charged, lashing out with every bit of energy she could muster. Rodimus blocked every single one of her attacks, and she backed away.
How can this look-alike bastard be so powerful? she thought furiously.
Rodimus laughed at her, "Come on, I know Humans who fight better than you." Unfortunately, he didn't notice Gasket and Armbullet coming from behind him. Galaxy Convoy, however, did see.
"Behind you, Rodimus!" he warned. Rodimus turned, but it was too late.
"FORCE CHIP! IGNITION!"
"EXSAUST SHOT!"
"ARM BASSOKA!"
The attacks of the two Speedians struck Rodimus right in the chest at point blank range and there was a large explosion. Galaxy Convoy grimaced. Rodimus Convoy would feel that tomorrow. At point blank range, Rodimus would be lucky to still be able to move.
Chromia grinned, thinking it was over, but that grin turned into shock as the smoke cleared. Rodimus was still standing, undamaged, and surrounded by a blue corona of energy. The sky above them warped and a blue disk began to fall. "That's a…" she started to say.
"A Force Chip," Galaxy Convoy finished in awe.
Rodimus Convoy's Earth Force Chip slammed into a Chip Slot on his back. Two turbines rose out of his weapons pack, overcharged with energy. Had he been in one of his two vehicle modes, the turbines would have allowed him to go faster and increase his maneuverability. But in Super Mode, he could reverse their flow.
"CYCLONE TURBINE – BURST ATTACK!" he roared, and two tornados of swirling energy and wind shot out of the front of the turbines and over his shoulder. They collided with Gasket and Armbullet, sending the two Destrons flying into the side of a building. Gasket and Armbullet fell to the ground, groaning in pain. Rodimus looked at what he had just done, surprised.
"So," he said to himself, "That's a Force Chip. I get it now." He then turned to face Chromia and said, "Leave now, Chromia, and I just might let you leave in one piece." When she shook her head in defiance, Rodimus sighed, "I guess you need more convincing then."
Energy swirled around him and up as he called out, "FORCE CHIP! IGNITION!" This time, his Force Chip entered a Chip Slot on his right prong. The spikes extended and broke free, coming around him to attach to his right forearm. "THUNDER CLAW!"
Chromia was pissed off now. Rodimus didn't only steal Master Galavatron's form and modify it, but he also had more power. That fact enraged Chromia, and she charged at the larger blue and silver Transformer. Had she been paying attention, she would have noticed the change in Rodimus Convoy's stance as he raised his claw into the air. A blue burst of lighting struck it, surrounding him in blue energy as he rose up and flew into Chromia's charge.
"THUNDER GROUND BREAK!"
Galaxy Convoy saw what was coming, and he whistled, impressed. It's a good thing Rodimus is on our side, he thought to himself. "He would probably give me a run for my money."
Rodimus Convoy's attack was similar to Liger Convoy's LIGER GROUND BREAK, and equal in its savagery. Rodimus Convoy's claw struck Chromia in her already damaged shoulder. Chromia didn't even have time to scream as the energy around Rodimus flooded through the breach in her armor and exploded, sending her flying over the horizon of buildings.
"Chromia-chan!" Gasket and Armbullet cried, and took off to try and find their Destron comrade. Iacon was quiet once again.
"It's over," Rodimus sighed in relief. He helped Galaxy Convoy to his feet, and then went to check on Thundercracker's condition. He was surprised to find Backguild and First Gunner already there, preparing the injured Destron for transport.
"I guess you two stood by to watch the show then?" said Galaxy Convoy, who stood behind Rodimus.
"Of course," Backguild answered, shrugging. "You two were fighting just fine, so what was the point in getting involved?"
First Gunner sighed and shook his head. Sometimes, Backguild could be really dense. But the medic ignored the blue mechanic and turned to Rodimus Convoy. "Lori's awake now," he said. "She and Coby would like to speak to you."
Galaxy Convoy put a hand on Rodimus Convoy's shoulder. "You should return to the Sky Dome," he said. "We can take care of things here."
Rodimus nodded, "Thanks, Soushireikan." He jumped in the air, shouting, "Transform!" and flew off.
