Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm
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Chapter 121
Storm Gunner reached back, the blades from her wings attaching to her forearms as she drew them, "GALE BLADE!" She swung them in Skywarp's direction, forcing him back, and then crossed them to deflect Chromia's blast in her direction. On the deck of the Shinano II, Autovolt wrestled with Gasket and Armbullet. Galaxy Convoy fought to keep back Brushguard, Shortround, and Runamuck, using his cannons to his advantage. Live Convoy's helicopter blades kept Cannonball and Black Nitro Convoy busy. Among all this, Nemesis Convoy and Rodimus Convoy continued to clash, concerned only with beating the other.
"FORCE CHIP! IGNITION! THUNDER CLAW!"
Nemesis Convoy managed to dodge Rodimus Convoy's thrust, lashing out. His attack caught Rodimus in the center of his chest. Rodimus staggered, but held his ground. Nemesis Convoy aimed a kick at his opponent, but Rodimus was ready. Catching Nemesis Convoy's leg between his left arm and side, he struck out, his claw digging into Nemesis Convoy's side. Nemesis Convoy roared in pain as he tried to pull away, but Rodimus Convoy's claw was lodged in place. Realizing this, Rodimus pushed harder, digging in deeper, ignoring the fist that struck him again and again. Coolant began to spill from the wound, and Nemesis Convoy's optics began to grow dim. Knowing he had to get away soon, Rodimus summoned his sword in his left hand, using it to cut out his claw. Nemesis Convoy staggered backward, clutching at the gaping wound in his side. Rodimus swung his weapon prongs forward, "THUNDER CANNON!" His twin blasts knocked Nemesis Convoy on his back. The shadowy clone was out of the battle for the moment, and Rodimus rushed to help Galaxy Convoy. He grabbed the back of Brushguard's head with one hand, sending an electrical current directly into the Transformer's processor, knocking him out. Runamuck moved to strike him, only to be blasted back by a fireball.
"What gives?" Emission said, flying in. "You started without me?"
"Sorry, couldn't wait to get in a fight," Rodimus answered, sending a burst of electricity at Shortround. "Are you all right, Soushireikan?"
"I'm fine," Galaxy Convoy answered. "You should go find Bud."
"Roger," Rodimus nodded. "Emission, stay up here to help." She nodded her agreement, flying off to help Storm Gunner as Rodimus turned to the service elevator. He was surprised to see it rising, a female Transformer, crouched and ready to spring. Before he could call out, she had launched herself in the air, pulling two guns from her back, firing both at Cannonball.
The pirate captain turned to engage this new threat, only to step back in surprise, "Calypso?"
"Long time no see, Cannonball," she said. "Are you all right, Lifeline?"
Live Convoy's optics widened, "Tsunami? Where have you been? I thought you died a hundred years ago."
"Doesn't matter," Tsunami said, realizing that everyone else had stopped fighting to watch the strange exchange. "I'm here to find out who let the cat out of the bag."
"Wait, you know each other?" Rodimus asked, confused.
The sound of Chromia's insane laughter caused them all to stare at her, "The past sure has a way of coming back to haunt you, doesn't it, Onee-san?"
"Indeed it does, little sister," Tsunami growled. "So, Cannonball works for you, now?"
"Surprised?" Chromia continued to laugh. "I'm not. Being attracted to power helped me find my love, and with that power, Cannonball is bound to our cause."
Tsunami glared at the pirate Transformer, "So, first you break my heart by stabbing me in the back and stealing the Flying Dutchman, then you sell your soul to my sister? How low you have fallen, Cannonball. I'm glad I dumped you when I did."
"I broke your heart? You broke mine when you rejected my proposal, and instead took up with him!" Cannonball accused, pointing at Live Convoy. "And then you sold me and my crew out to his mother, Flora Convoy."
Galaxy Convoy noticed Tsunami's head fall at the name and asked, "Something wrong?"
"I told her where to find you, and you killed her," Tsunami said. "Do you know how hard it was for me to see my friend's mother die, knowing it was my fault?"
Live Convoy shook his head, "No, Tsunami, it wasn't your fault. I said some hurtful things that I never should have said at that time. Can you forgive me?"
Tsunami looked at him, and then nodded, "I can."
Chromia made a gagging sound, "I can't stand this anymore. Onee-san, you don't belong here. Go away."
"I'm not going to fight you, Chromia," Tsunami said. "I'm here to pay back a debt to Lifeline, and make Cannonball pay for his crimes."
"You're not a warrior," Chromia sneered.
"No, I'm not," Tsunami agreed. "I don't need to be a warrior to know the difference between right and wrong. If Mother and Father could see you now, they'd be ashamed of you."
"Mother and Father were weak!" Chromia roared. "If it weren't for Transformers like them, we never would have had to hide all the time! They were weak, just like you!" She charged at her older sister, only to be blasted back by a sonic current.
Storm Gunner landed between them, "That's enough out of you, Chromia." I've been wanting to try this. She crossed her blades, an aura of green energy swirling around her as she concentrated. To fast for even Galaxy Convoy to see, she launched herself towards Chromia, swinging her blades. "GALE STRIKE!" she yelled, hitting her target. The explosion sent Chromia flying into the water.
Boy, do I love that girl, Rodimus thought to himself as he took advantage of the situation and activated the service elevator, heading into the ship. Tsunami also took advantage, lashing out at Cannonball, who was also sent overboard.
The battle rejoined, and Galaxy Convoy found himself dueling with Cannonball and Black Nitro Convoy alongside Tsunami. As they battled, something happened. Galaxy Convoy didn't know why, but as they fought, they were able to read each other's moves, working like a well oiled machine.
Storm Gunner noticed and momentarily grinned, I knew it! The only question is, do they see it?
