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Here we are again and that fast! The third Addendum where in this series, everyone can write very short stories or technically one shots for the purposes of world building, stuff you couldn't fit in, etc. Anything you want as part of the Infinity Crisis multiverse. And even use stories as these to contribute to after such set ups.

And this one I hinted at previously with the last addendum.

Hope you enjoy!

In loving memory of Peter Spellos (1953-2023)

Earth-5020

Across from the so-called bookstore, miles away, lay a spaceship deep down underneath the sea around the city of Heatherfied. A ship that somehow managed to get through undetected and incognito without anyone noticing.

Inside, a series of holographic heads or entire bodies lit the dark main chamber. Who stood in front was a large figure in dark gray, red and black with a large black cannon on his right arm.

Others either appeared similar or radically different, such as in the center, a gray and hulking figure with a helmet as a head around his demonic looking face.

"The transfer to Heatherfield of Earth-5020 was a success." Megatron of Earth-122607 said.

"Excellent." Said a pleased Megatron of Earth-112910.

"We trust you have everything ready for your conquest." Said a Megatron variant from Earth-8194, nicknamed the War Monger.

"Do not forget I am one of the Founders of the Council of Megatrons besides you." The Earth-122607 Megatron glared at one of his founder comrades. "I have come too far to slip up now."

"Of course." Said Predacon Megatron of Earth-96. "But bear in mind, this is a rather ambitious mission, even for us. Yes."

"The multiverse has presented obstacles besides the Autobots." Said Earth-122607 Megatron. "Pests such as superheroes or these beings who rely on so called magic have turned out to be such a threat based on every study we observed."

"And I will make it my mission personally to eradicate the latter. Starting with this universe." He then added.

"Ah yes, the likes of Meridian and Kandrakar." Said Megatron of Earth-8149 with interest, otherwise nicknamed the "Mad Scientist."

"The rift between their universes has opened the door for even the Decepticons to seep through." Said Megatron X1, with a black color scheme.

"And these Guardians and their enemies have sealed their own fate in the process." Grinned a female Megatron variant.

"Our main founder Number One will be pleased with what will be accomplished." The Megatron of Earth-122607 grinned.

"Undoubtedly he will, yes." Predacon Megatron agreed with his fingers folded.

"Do not fail us." War Monger Megatron said.

With that, the holograms dematerialized.

He then turned to his troops who had been watching with intrigue. Blitzwing, Lugnut, Slipstream, Cyclonus, Strika, Sunstorm, Sentinel Prime, Blackout and Shockwave stood in line as they watched.

"These Guardians may have won previous battles against their foes but they have not met the Decepticon empire." Said Megatron.

"They will be crushed!" Lugnut exclaimed as he pounded his fist on his claw.

"In due time, we will strike." Megatron said as he clenched his fist. "And soon, all of our enemies will be wiped out."

"But first, we have one last recruit to our cause." He then added.

The other Decepticons turned around to see a being in blue and white with a gold face and red eyes with features of his alternate mode being that of a shark.

"This is Sky-Byte." Megatron introduced the new recruit. "A survivor of Earth-040500. The last of the Predacons."

"I am so honored, sir!" Sky-Byte said with gratitude. "I didn't know you'd think that highly of me!"

"I needed one more soldier." Said an unamused Megatron. "Be thankful I saved your miserable life from being caught by the Autobots in your universe had they found out you survived."

"Well, um, fair enough!" Sky-Byte responded nervously with a small chuckle. "I am grateful, don't get me wrong!"

"In any case, do you swear your allegiance to the Decepticon cause?" Ordered Megatron as he glared at Sky-Byte.

"But I-!" Sky-Byte protested, being reminded of his dislike of Scourge in his universe as he was part of the subsection called the Decepticons.

But then, he noticed Megatron still glaring at him.

"Um, yes I do!" Sky-Byte hastily said.

"Excellent." Megatron smiled before addressing his troops again. "Now, we have work to do."

"They shall die!" Lugnut exclaimed.

"This universe's heroes and their allies will fall." Megatron then added. "And I will make sure of it!"

Between the War Master and the Decepticons, the Guardians of the Veil were now in more danger than ever.

Earlier...

Unknown Void

"The traitor who made a truce with the Autobots still lives." Megatron X1 said with disgust. "Allying with humans even."

"Number One assured us he has special plans for him." Megatron of Earth-122607 said before adding, "He's sending another variant of us to carry out the assassination."

"Hopefully better than that idiot who allowed himself to be frozen in ice and captured by humans." The Mad Scientist Megatron said with disgust in his tone.

"Agreed." Predacon Megatron agreed. "Which is why I felt it was satisfying poisoning him with a virus in his head. Yes."

"We have yet to make contact with Earth-1984 Megatron however." Mad Scientist Megatron said.

"His recruitment will be all in good time." Megatron of Earth-112910 said.

"But we'll have bigger problems soon." The War Monger Megatron sneered. "Between the Autobots traveling the multiverse, the Council of Primes and the rise of these so-called superheroes, they are becoming too much of a threat."

"And what do you suggest?" Predacon Megatron asked.

As the Council of Megatron members entered a colosseum, they soon witnessed a large crowd of various Megatron variants roaring, cackling and cheering, with portals opening to reveal more Megatron variants of all types surrounding the floor. All ready to fight.

Whether their alternate modes be tanks, cannons, guns, jets, Tyrannosaurus Rex, dragons or even an alligator.

"We will call all of us." Megatron of Earth-122607 ominously said. " We will make sure our problems will forever be disposed of."

Every Megatron variant continued to cheer and roar. Eagerly awaiting for their chance to rise and fight much to their blood thirsty delight. Even as a Megatron variant in green and purple color scheme, banged on his chest laughing and grunting to his comrade, a Megatron variant with a black and purple color scheme with a dragon's head for an arm cannon roared in agreement.

Author's Notes:

- This had been in the works forever since New Discoveries as it was previously going to be a stinger in New Discoveries but I couldn't fit it in. So aside from the moment in Heatherfield and additional moments and characters, yeah, this is what I wanted to accomplish and set up.

I was in particular inspired by the Council of Kangs that I applied it to a villain like Megatron.

- Earth-122607 is the designated number for Transformers Animated and where that version of Megatron came from. And also the airdate of the series.

Timeline wise, this takes place after the end of the series and considering the ideas for season 4 never came to be, this is an alternate take. Though I took some ideas and gave them a wild spin.

In my take, yes, Megatron escaped, as did other Decepticons from that series and some members from Team Charr and Ramjet died in the process. And taking a bit of a cue from the original intention, Megatron has been driven insane. Except it's when he discovered the multiverse exists. He's still his old self from the series and hasn't lost his intelligence but he's got a few screws loose.

- Sentinel Prime joining, something I was inspired by apparently in the outline for what waa supposed to be the season four opener Trial of Megatron, he got inside Sentinel Prime's head. So I figured that, coupled with his actions, I thought, he could become a Decepticon. Yeah, I think he's a jerk but I just think joining with fascist robots would be a possibility.

- There are G1 variants of Lugnut and Blitzwing resembling and acting like their Transformers Animated counterparts running around as well.

- The inclusion of Sky-Byte was an intentional tribute as due time his voice actor Peter Spellos passing away and undoubtedly, people are expressing their love of the character that I decided to throw fans a bone by including him here.

- Earth-040500 is the universe of Transformers: Robots in Disguise and naned after the airdate of the Anime.

- Megatron of Earth-112910 is the Megatron variant from Transformers Prime and I decided timeline wise, this is him from season one as it seemed like a safe bet to include him there. And also the designated number is the airdate of the series.

- War Monger Megatron and Mad Scientist Megatron are variants of G1 Megatron, specifically from the 80s cartoon. Considering my plans for them, I really, really wanted excuses to write G1 Megatron that considering I didn't want to intrude on Michael Weyer's turf as I don't doubt he has plans for Earth-1984 Megatron. So these variants were my get out of jail free card, especially as I get to exaggerate their personalities.

And those two in particular are variants who won the Great War after destroying their respective universes (though large numbers of Autobots survived).

- Predacon Megatron from Earth-96 is from a universe where Megatron, the Predacon leader, won the Beast Wars.

- Female Megatron variant is of my own creation and I picture Susan Blu or Samantha Newark voicing her.

- Megatron X1 is an alternate universe counterpart of Megatron X, who is sn alternate universe version of Megatron in Transformers: Cyberverse, where ironically, that series dealt with the multiverse.

In this instance, Megatron X1 is a variant where he didn't lose in the end.

- I'll reveal who's Number One to three select people I know. He'll be a surprise but in the meantime, the moniker of Number One is a shout out to The Prisoner.

- The traitor in reference to is the recent version of Megatron in Transformers: Earthspark.

Nothing against that iteration, on the contrary, I actually like the ideas it has in mind. It's just that it'd seem in character for other Megatrons to despise him because he agreed to a truce with the Autobots.

- The disgust from other Megatrons about the variant from the Michael Bay movies, yeah, that one was a diss. More power to you that you like them but I am not a fan and have a huge dislike. But Bumblebee I love and need to see Rise of the Beasts.

- Rest of the scene pays homage to the Council of Kangs post credits scene from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Poor choice of actor aside (given what's going on with him I'll put it to you that way), I actually love the scene. So it's what transpired Council of Megatrons right up to the final scene.

- The alligator alt mode is a shout out to the earlier prototype for Beast Wars for Megatron before he was changed to a T-Rex instead.

- The Megatron with a green and purple color scheme is meant to be Generation 2 Megatron.

And that's about it. Hope you enjoyed what's to come and if anyone follows up on this, I'll read it.

See ya soon!