Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Chapter 105

Galaxy Convoy led the way as he, Lori, and Rodimus flew towards the Dragon Temple, the capital of Animatros. Rodimus had left for a brief second, pretending to drop Coby off somewhere safe to maintain the illusion that they weren't the same, before rejoining the group.

"Does anyone else notice the lack of sound?" he asked.

"I do," Lori answered. "And wouldn't someone have come to greet us by now?"

"Something isn't right here," Galaxy Convoy said. "Sonic Bomber was sent here days ago. It looks like he hasn't gotten here yet. I'll go down to the Temple to see what I can find out. You two stay airborne, just in case."

"Don't worry, Galaxy Convoy. We have your back," Rodimus chuckled. He and Lori began flying in circles around the Temple as Galaxy Convoy flew down to it.

"TRANSFORM!" Galaxy Convoy shouted, touching down between two pillars in front of the entrance. He looked around, becoming more concerned. "Where are the guards? Where is anyone at all?" Carefully, he stepped inside the massive structure, turning on his headlamp to light the ancient walls. He entered the throne room, finding it just as empty as the corridor he walked through. "What has happened here? Where is everyone?" he wondered aloud.

"Welcome, Galaxy Convoy."

Galaxy Convoy turned, unable to hide his surprise from the familiar ghostly figure, "Master Galvatron! What have you done here?"

"I have brought about a New Reign, a Reign of Fear."

"Where is Saidos, Fang Wolf, Ligerjack, and Flame Convoy?" Galaxy Convoy demanded.

"Gone," said a new voice. "Vanished, like the cowards that they are." Galaxy Convoy turned to see a figure sitting in the throne. His form was similar to Flame Convoy's, only it was an icy blue.

"Who are you?" Galaxy Convoy asked. He felt a hand on his shoulder, and knew Master Galvatron was taunting him.

"Meet the new Tyrant of Animatros, Cryo Convoy."

Galaxy Convoy's optics narrowed, "Wait, I know you. You're Scourge, one of Animatros' most wanted criminals."

Scourge/Cryo Convoy stood, pointing a claw at Galaxy Convoy, "That name no longer exists for me. My word is law now, and my word is your death." On queue, several Transformers, all supporters of Cryo Convoy stepped out of the shadows, weapons drawn. Galaxy Convoy summoned his own sword, hearing Master Galvatron laugh behind him.

"Do you honestly think I would let you leave, and do you honestly think such a pitiful sword can hurt me, Galaxy Convoy?"

"The sword won't," Galaxy Convoy agreed, turning toward his old adversary, driving the point of his blade into the stones beside him. "But this will," he said, opening his Matrix Chamber and letting a burst of light flow from the Matrix of Leadership. Master Galvatron screamed in anger and pain as he ran out of Galaxy Convoy's way, trying to escape the light that he hated so much. His path clear, Galaxy Convoy closed his chestplates and grabbed his sword, running out just as Cryo Convoy's thugs began to charge him. He pulled out his blaster and fired behind him as he ran, trying to slow his enemies down.

"Galaxy Convoy, come in!" Rodimus radioed him. "Soushireikan, what's going on down there?"

"Scourge has taken over Animatros!" he answered, running into the sunlight. "He has help from the Destron Army!" A fist collided with his face, sending him to the ground. He looked up to see a black figure looming over him.

"Dear me, did I do that?" the figure asked sarcastically. "Hardtop, Swindle, hold him!" Two smaller Transformers grabbed Galaxy Convoy's arms, trying to hold him down. Two missiles struck them in their backs as Rodimus landed, already in Super Mode.

"Who are you?" Rodimus demanded.

"Cannonball," the figure laughed, "But you knew me by another name, the name of a famous pirate that you killed." An energy blade formed where Cannonball's left hand should have been. "Remember?" he asked, trusting towards Rodimus Convoy's midsection.

Rodimus blocked the attack with his own blade, his optics widening in realization, "You're the captain of the Flying Dutchman. You're Davy Jones."

"That's right," Cannonball laughed attacking again and again, playing with his opponent. "You killed me, and my crew, but Master Galvatron brought us back." He suddenly yelled in pain as Galaxy Convoy swung his sword at him, catching him across the back. Cannonball backed away, and both Convoys realized that they were surrounded by Scourge's followers and every known member of the Destron Army, including the crew of the Dutchman.

"It ends here, Galaxy Convoy."

"Not yet. GALAXY CONVOY! SUPER MODE!"

"FORCE CHIP! IGNITION! GALAXY CANNON – FULL BLAST!"

Galaxy Convoy's attack blasted back half of their enemies, and the rest quickly surged forward.

"FORCE CHIP! IGNITION! CYCLONE TURBINE – BURST ATTACK!" Rodimus roared, sending back the rest in one blow. With a roar, Cannonball charged forward, swinging his blade. Galaxy Convoy intercepted him, and they began to duel.

"CRYO CONVOY! TRANSFORM!" the false leader shouted, changing into his dragon form. He leapt at Rodimus. "FORCE CHIP! IGNITION! CRYOGENIC FLAME!" Rodimus was barely able to dodge the freezing air that licked at his heals.

I don't want to use it, he thought, noticing that their enemies were picking themselves back up, But Galaxy Convoy and I are outnumbered at least 20 to 1. It looks like I have no choice. "FORCE CHIP! IGNITION! THUNDER GATTLING BLASTER!"

Circling above, Lori noticed the trouble Galaxy Convoy and Rodimus Convoy were in, so she decided to even the odds. She readied her missiles, targeting the wave of enemies about to attack, and dive bombed them. Her aim was true, and her missiles caused enough mayhem to buy some time. "Rodimus! Soushireikan!" she radioed, "Get out of there!"

"Lori! Look out!" Rodimus warned her.

She looked to see a familiar shape floating in her flight path. She yanked at the joystick, but she already knew it was too late. Master Galvatron raised his arms, and she was suddenly engulfed in shadow. The sounds of her plane being ripped apart around her reached her ears, and then she felt pain. She wasn't being struck by anything, as her plane was pealed away from her, but she felt pain. It was as if every nerve in her body was on fire, like she was burning from the inside out. The pain doubled as lightning struck her, lancing through her again and again and again. She couldn't move, couldn't breathe, couldn't even scream. The shadows around her vanished, and she realized that she was in the air above Animatros, and was falling towards its surface. She couldn't feel it, or hear the air whistling, but she knew she was falling. Then, unconsciousness claimed her.