Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Chapter 88

Amy Lease straitened her glasses and sighed, "You do realize you already gave me the grand tour after your dad built this place, right, Lori?"

Lori rolled her eyes, "Come on, Amy. Like I would give you yet another tour of Earthfall Airfield; your dad works here. Sure, my dad contracted it, but your dad probably knows more about this place than my dad and me combined."

It was probably true. Amy's dad was the Base Commander. Earthfall Airfield was built a year ago, after the exploration teams on theAtlantis-class cruisers returned to a crumbling alliance. The Space Bridge Treaty, which was set up before the ships left, simply wasn't strong enough to keep the known planets cooperating, especially since Chromia had taken control of the Destron Army and had begun her own campaign to control the galaxy. Working quickly, Galaxy Convoy met with the other leaders and forged the Space Bridge Alliance, spelling out its operation and governing capabilities on the Galactic Constitution. Planets would choose their Leaders or Ambassadors, who would, in turn choose a separate person to be the Sector Leader and Planet Force Guardian. Live Convoy was the Sector Leader for Terran Sector, chosen by Ambassador Serris of Earth's Humanity, Autovolt of Earth's Transformers, Roadstorm of Armstrong's Transformers, and Ambassador Tellis of Armstrong Human Colony. They made up the Sector Council, managing interplanetary matters within the Terran Sector. On a galactic scale, the Alliance was governed by the Alliance Counsel, consisting of the Sector Leaders and Galactic Ambassadors, one of which was named Chairman, and the current Cybertron Supreme Commander and Caretaker of the Matrix of Leadership. The current Alliance Counsel consisted of Live Convoy, Nitro Convoy, Flame Convoy, Megalo Convoy, Ambassador Franklin, Galaxy Convoy, and Dreadlock with Dreadlock as Chairman. Only a unanimous vote by all members of the Alliance Board could modify the Galactic Constitution.

Earthfall Airfield was the first Alliance Base constructed, and it was here that Lori earned her position as an Alliance Pilot.

"Lori! Amy!"

The two girls turned to see Coby, Emily, Bill, and Tyson walking towards them. Tyson dashed up to Lori, "Hey, good lookin'. Care to go to dinner on Friday?"

"Sorry," Lori said. "Coby beet you to it."

"Aw, damn," Tyson sighed.

"How would you pay for it anyway, Tyson?" Bill teased. "Your CD's that aren't selling, or are you hoping someone would think your skin is real copper?" Tyson, who was proud of his copper colored skin, simply flipped him off.

Coby hugged Lori and gave her a quick kiss, "So, beautiful, what's going on?"

"Flattery will get you nowhere," Lori chuckled. "Follow me, guys!" She led them to hanger A-14. Voices drifted out as they entered.

"Look, all I'm saying is that it's a little fishy that he got thrown off the force."

"It's simple, Thunderwing. He was passing on classified information."

"And how would you know, Tech? Did you help him or something?"

"Yeah right, Jason. I just watch the news."

"And PPV."

"PPV yo momma."

"That was pathetic. Besides, I thought 'Mom' was my nickname."

"That's because you mother over us."

"I also keep you out of trouble, Big Bad Wolf."

"Hey! What are you kids doing here?!"

The group of teenagers stopped as they were approached by five adults in flight suits. Coby and Lori both came to attention. "We're looking for Ambassador Franklin."

One of the adults stepped forward. "Listen, young lady," he said sternly. "I don't care who you are, or who you are looking for, you're not supposed to be here."

"Actually, they are," said another voice. They all turned to see Ambassador Franklin in his trademark MIB suit enter the room, his bodyguard Signal Lancer at his side.

"Hey, Signal Lancer," Coby said.

"Well if it isn't the kids down the street," Signal Lancer chuckled. "Why are your friends here though?"

"It's all right, I said they could come," Franklin said. "So, Coby, Lori, who are your friends?"

"Amy Lease, her dad works here; Bill and Tyson you know; and Emily Shan, also known as Emission," Coby answered, pointing to them in turn.

"Excuse me sir."

"Yes, Captain Johnson?" Franklin replied.

"Why are there a bunch of kids here?"

"Pilot Lori Simmons will be temporarily joining your squadron during the testing," Franklin answered.

The captain held back a retort and asked, "So where is she?"

"Right here," Franklin said. "Lori, this is Ace Johnson, Captain of the Thunderwing Squadron. He often goes by his nickname, Thunderwing."

"You're making me babysit a kid?" Thunderwing asked, not bothering to hold back the anger in his voice. He turned and stalked away angrily.

"Let him cool down, it'll be fine," another pilot said. "Tanner Benson, call me 'Tech'." He shook hands with all the teenagers.

Coby smiled, "I've heard of you. You're known for modifying your planes beyond recognition."

"And I've heard of you, Coby Rumble," Tech chuckled. "You here to help us with our jets?"

"That's the idea," Franklin said.

"It'll be fun working with you, Monkey," Tech grinned. Coby grinned back. The Thunderwing squadron had a tradition of calling their members by nicknames. It seemed that he had been accepted into the group.

The other pilots were also friendly, shaking hands, and even giving out a few autographs. Franklin told Signal Lancer to go get Thunderwing as the group got to know each other. Coby was a little afraid that Jason 'Big Bad Wolf' Johnson would be as hostile to Lori as his older brother, but was surprised to find out that under that 250 lbs. of iron muscle was a big heart. Eventually, Signal Lancer returned with Thunderwing, and Franklin led the group to the neighboring hanger.

"Here they are," he said proudly. "Our three F-22-S/A second prototypes equipped with Energon Fusion Technology!"

"Why S/A?" Coby asked.

"It means Spatial/Aerial," Lori answered, itching to get behind the controls. "Am I right?"

Signal Lancer nodded, "Correct."

"Not bad, Rookie," Thunderwing muttered.

"Well, you had better hurry and fly them before I get my hands on them," Coby said.

"Let's go to your quarters first, and then we need to discuss the tests we're going to go through," Franklin said. "Emily, can you take Tyson, Bill, and Amy home? They're only allowed to see the jets."

Emily nodded, "That will not be a problem."


Author's Note: I hope the description of how the Alliance works makes sense. I've put describing it for too long, and I rewrote it 5 times.