Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Author's Note: Sorry, it's been awhile. I just got a new job!

Anyway, Next Chapter.

Chapter 45

Galaxy Convoy rushed into the waiting room, Emission close behind. Exiguiser and Nitro Convoy were standing at one end, standing guard on either side of Soundwave. Lori was pacing in an agitated way. Emission whistled in awe, suddenly wishing she wasn't so small. Even in the hospital in Velios City, she felt out of place, in spite of the fact that the building was built to accommodate Humans as well.

"How is he?" Galaxy Convoy asked.

"Don't know yet," Lori muttered.

"He'll be fine, Lori," Exiguiser said. "I'm sure of it."

"I suppose you two now know?" Galaxy Convoy asked Exiguiser and Nitro Convoy. They both nodded. "I hope you understand why it must be kept a secret." Again, nods.

"He's not going to be able to hide it forever," Soundwave mumbled.

"No one asked you," Nitro Convoy responded.

"You're an Xian, aren't you?" Emission asked Soundwave.

"Yes," he answered curtly. Any further conversation was inturupted as First Gunner walked in.

"Rodimus Convoy is safe," the medic said. Lori sighed in relief. "Unfortunately," he continued, "I cannot say the same thing for Thundercracker. His mind is continuing to deteriorate. It is no longer a matter of if he will give into complete insanity and die, but a matter of when."

"Is there nothing we can do for him?" Galaxy Convoy asked.

First Gunner shook his head, "I'm sorry, Soushireikan, but I've done everything I can. I'll have to keep a constant eye on him and continually give him more sedative so he won't hurt himself, but even the sedative won't stop the nightmares that continually eat away at his mind. I never thought I'd ever say this, but it might be more merciful to just terminate him."
The Commander shook his head, "No, we will think of something. We have to."

"Galaxy Convoy," Soundwave asked, "if Thundercracker is your enemy, then why are you so set on saving his life?"

"Because it is the right thing to do," Galaxy Convoy answered. "If I ordered his death, I could not call myself a Cybertron. The Matrix chose me because I do not take pleasure in the death of others."

"The Matrix chose you?" Lori asked.

"Primus, through the Matrix of Leadership, chooses the next Supreme Commander of the Cybertron Army," Galaxy Convoy explained. "That way, it is impossible for the power of that position to be abused by anyone. Normally, it chooses the first born son of the previous holder. I was an exception, as I am the second son of Alpha Convoy and Omega."

"You had an older brother?" Lori asked in surprise.

Galaxy Convoy nodded, "Before the Matrix chose me, I was known as Galactus, and my brother was Magnus. After I became Galaxy Convoy, Magnus left to explore the lowest reaches of Planet Seibertron. It was there that he met his death."

There was a sobering silence, and Lori whispered, "Sorry, Galaxy Convoy. I didn't know."

"It's all right, Lori," the Commander replied. Then he turned to First Gunner and asked, "How long until Rodimus recovers?"

"It will be a few days," the medic answered. "I must admit, if it wasn't for you, Soundwave, Rodimus might be dead by now. Thundercracker got so much infectious fluid on him, I was worried I wouldn't be able to counter them all in time."

"Oh no!" Lori said suddenly in panic. "Rodimus is supposed to race Override the day after tomorrow at Desert City!"

The Death Track? Nitro Convoy thought. Is Rodimus Convoy crazy?

"I'll go talk to her," Exiguiser offered. "I'll ask her to give us a rain check."

"It doesn't rain in the desert, Exiguiser. It doesn't work that way," Nitro Convoy said soberly. "If I know my sister, she won't hear of it. I'll talk to her." He turned toward his fellow racer. "No offence, Exiguiser, but I highly doubt she'll listen to you. I have a better chance."

"No offence taken, and you're probably right," Exiguiser laughed. "Good Luck!"

"Thanks, I'll need it," Nitro Convoy said, and left.

Galaxy Convoy turned to Soundwave, "Soundwave, I owe you thanks for saving
Rodimus Convoy and Lori."

"Removing the price from my head would be nice," the Xian said.

"I cannot do that, Soundwave," Galaxy Convoy said, shaking his head. "Unlike Super Starscream and Noise Maze, who have yet to answer for crimes they have committed, you don't have a price on your head. You have done nothing, so there are no charges against you. You are free to go whenever."

"By your leave, then," Soundwave said, leaving.

"What do you mean he has done nothing?" Exiguiser asked. "What about Gigalonia?"

"Megalo Convoy took another look at the recordings from our time there, and we noticed that Soundwave shot at the Destrons just as much as he shot at us," Galaxy Convoy explained. "He wasn't involved; he was trying to stay out of it."

"On a brighter subject, I have someone to introduce," the Commander continued, motioning to Emission. "This is Emission, the second Terraformer."