Cybertronian Invasion 11
Ok folks sorry it took so long to update again but I said I would not abandon the story so here's chapter 11. Here the Decepticons create the ultimate Autobot destroyer... with an evil clone of Optimus called Nemesis Prime! Story is still rated K+ or E10+ or everyone 10 and up for robot violence and basic swearing. Also, one important item of note I'm using the Classics, Universe, Studio Series '86, and Generations bodies for the robots so if you want to know why a character turns into their alt mode go to Transformers Wiki and you'll get your answers. I don't own EVA, Transformers, or any song I put in this story.
-chapter 11 - Nemesis Prime
The battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil power hungry Decepticons rages on, with the planet known as Earth caught in the crosshairs. Its native populace humans are still rebuilding their world from the cataclysm known as ''Second Impact''. But from secret staging grounds inside the Decepticon's starship Nemesis a plan was being hatched.
-begin Transformers on Patrol by Glenn Scott Lacey
It was mid-morning on the streets of Tokyo-3 as once again a small team of Autobots was out on patrol. Among them were Prowl a police cruiser. Crosscut the peaceful negotiations ambassador. And of course, Chromedome & Stylor his Headmaster partner from the planet Nebulos. As the small squad drove along Stylor yawned, if there was one about Earth he still was getting used to; it was the early trek to work. "I'm not liking the early work shifts in Japan." Stylor yawned again, still tired.
His advanced car-based partner instructed the Nebulan master of style to keep his mind focused on the task at hand. "It's just the way the culture is here Stylor. I think it's worthy of a scientific report even. Though we'll have to defeat the Decepticons first."
His partner, being an utter programming nerd, something of a frustration to his Headmaster, but he did his best to bring out Chromedome's cooler, more social side (which he figures somehow MUST be in there somewhere) realized the programmer was right about this. "Yeah, yeah Chromedome I know. Not everything in life is about fashion and chasing trends."
As the three drove along the city limits all of a sudden Crosscut came to a stop. "Hmm? I'm picking a small Decepticon energy signature just over that hill."
The trio converted to robot mode, ready for potentially a brutal battle, only their optics looked up. And lo and behold a dozen feet were two of them! "Soundwave's bird buddy Laserbeak! And Ratbat." Stylor growled ready for Chromedome to fire.
But Crosscut gestured for the Headmaster to hold his fire, the two minions of Soundwave weren't attacking though, instead continuing their flight back towards the Nemesis starship.
Narrowing his blue optics and factoring in their coordinates Prowl calculated their destination. Indeed, they were flying back to Decepticon base, Nemesis. But why didn't they attack? The pair of Decepticons would never pass up a chance to shoot Autobots Prowl thought. "Must be coming back from reconnaissance." He concluded.
"Based on my calculations they were coming from that direction a mile northeast from here." Chromedome said pointing in said direction.
The group walked along to what seemed like an old, abandoned junkyard whose broken fence covered in corrosion. Numerous scrapped military vehicles laid strewn about, rusted and forgotten to time. Fighter plane wings, battleship cannons, old computer chips and hard drives were left sitting there to rot. It reminded Prowl of the Smelting Pools of Kaon. Having fallen in battle Autobot bodies were sent there for scrapping and even more disturbing... recycling. Bluestreak still had horrific flashbacks to those grizzly images.
Indeed, to Prowl this was where Laserbeak and Ratbat were flying away from. But why? There was nothing of value here he thought. "The Decepticons were here. But why? There's nothing here but junk."
"Maybe they're searching for all the loose parts we knocked out of 'em during the last fight." Stylor said.
Picking up a long motor relay component of a double-barreled gatling gun Crosscut wasn't so easily convinced. "I'm not so sure Stylor. There was some very advanced military salvage stored here years ago before Second Impact."
"What would they want with junk?" Stylor pointed out.
"Nothing good that's all I'm sure of at this point." The police cruiser concluded.
-Nemesis
Meanwhile the two small Decepticons had returned, where the information they've gather was being fed into the Nemesis supercomputer system. Their evil leader Megatron let them perch on arm and shoulder. The condor let out several metallic squawks. The robotic bat squeaked, happy to be by its powerful leader's side again. "Ah Laserbeak, Ratbat you return. Quickly Soundwave transmit back their findings."
Then both Laserbeak & Ratbat fly off from Megatron's arm and convert back into their cartridge modes and into Soundwave they go. The Decepticon communications expert changed to his digital boombox mode, playing the information his minions had collected. Adding more information Shockwave typed a few buttons. "The holographic views Laserbeak and his brethren have taken of Optimus Prime at varying angles is proceeding as scheduled lord Megatron."
Factoring more data Bombshell, Hook, and Scrapper went over the visual hologram projection. "Holograms are transmitted lord Megatron."
The computer monitor showed the exact design specifications of the Autobot leader, from his Matrix chamber, internal joint systems, Transformation Cog, processors, control chips, everything down to the tiniest most minute detail was flawlessly replicated. Soon Long Haul dumped all the scrap, junk, and assorted military hardware they've pilfered from the many abandoned bases/junkyards around Tokyo-3. "Ahh... I hate my job." The dump truck complained driving back to fetch more scrap.
He dumped two more runs of salvage before the talented hands of Scrapper, Hook, Shockwave, and the sadistic Bombshell. It seemed the Autobot's enemies were building an evil clone of their beloved leader. "Ahh there we are... All the necessary materials for our operation lord Megatron." Hook boasted.
Soon the construction of Prime's replica began... The bulky torso of Optimus Prime was started by building the shoulder and internal assembly mechanisms. The arms were slowly built up copying every angle and weld mark. Shockwave began assembling the leg systems. Meanwhile Long Haul began welding wires and circuits into place then the transformation joints. Not far behind them Mixmaster and Rumble carried a lower leg component for attachment.
In crane mode Hook lowered the sections for the clone's neck, while soldering the internal cables and wires into place. The replica arm was equipped with a powerful Energon Axe just like the original Optimus Prime. In fact, the body' weak points were tweaked, improving them. Taking a look over other arm Bombshell made sure the limb works, pressing a few control panels making sure they worked properly.
Overseeing the process was Soundwave, checking every design specs from Laserbeak's findings. The pair of Scrapper & and Bombshell then installed the new knee joints. The build was continuing well as the Transformation Cog wings were being welded into place, in fact this new project was preceding ahead of schedule, so Frenzy went to help Bonecrusher & Scavenger to work on the new warrior's other leg. Next work continued on the of Slag, Snarl, and Sludge's tails to be constructed. Sludge's neck transformation mechanism had to be adjusted a few times but otherwise went very smoothly.
With the body completed the Constructicons began the paint work, jet black, dulled muted blue, and teal, complete with Decepticon insignia. Giving the creation one last check Scrapper installed a few more integrated chips. Just to be sure. "There. That'll do it Megatron. It's complete. But there's one more thing it needs... A Spark. Otherwise, it'll be nothing more than a simple attack drone."
"We shall name it... Nemesis Prime. After our warship!" Megatron proclaimed.
The payloader turned to Hook. He knew just where to get one. "Hook retrieve the Spark containment units. In order for our creation to truly live... It must have a Spark."
The aforementioned devices kept a Transformers Spark stable in case of emergencies, if their body was badly damaged, they'd be removed and put in a new one. Or a simple but energy efficient way of holding Autobot hostages and prisoners. Many were stored on Nemesis in case Megatron needed new troops quickly. The crane truck fetched the said device, which held a Spark, its glowing pulses shone brightly.
"Now our creation... WILL LIVE!" Scrapper hollered as Hook shoved the Spark into its freshly built body.
The whole laboratory shone in a bright purple light as the Spark gave the build what it needed most... Life. The clone of prime's eyes lit up bright red as it spoke, sounding exactly Optimus Prime, but seemingly evil. "Ragh... I... I am Nemesis Prime. What is your bidding... my master?"
"Master? He's not so hot!" Starscream scoffed giving the black knockoff a few looks over.
But within seconds without any hesitation the evil clone grabbed Starscream by the neck and slammed him face first into the floor. "Speak only when you are spoken to. Next time you won't be lucky." Nemesis growled kicking Starscream out of his way.
The seeker leader then slowly slid down the wall, now in pain. His joints hurt; this clone REALLY was as strong the real article. "He's hot enough to replace you whenever I choose!" Megatron barked telling him to be quiet. "Now my Decepticons this time we will not be denied. This new warrior will enable us to strike at the Autobot's through Optimus Prime's only weakness. His overdeveloped sense of honor. Hehahahahahahah!"
Soon the bridge of the Nemesis erupted with maniacal laughter from all Decepticons present. This was going to be their greatest plan yet. And with it their greatest victory! Would the Autobot leader be strong powerful enough to defeat Nemesis Prime?
-Tokyo-3 city limits
Just outside Tokyo-3 the Ark: The Autobot homebase had just been filled in on the small patrol's findings. But it still didn't other any other information. Prowl figured a piece of this puzzle was missing, if he could find it, he in theory could understand why the old military bases were raided for scrap. "Alright Prime based off what I can understand the Decepticons have raided several old and abandoned military base and salvage yards. We've seen Ratbat & Laserbeak stealing it. But the real question becomes why. What is all the junk for? What's their plan? What're they doing with it exactly?"
Their resident detective Nightbeat was stumped too. There was some kind of link between all these events but what was it? If he could figure that out... maybe the Decepticon's plan could be thwarted before completion. "Prowl's right. There's a missing link. But what is it? Several old bases raided. Salvage stolen. But what is it all for? For now, I can't say."
The trio of EVA pilots were there as well, as their modified units needed some well-earned maintenance. Of course, Asuka & Shunji's guardian Misato was there too... mostly to supervise them. "I don't like it either. That salvage could be really dangerous if those Cons got hold of it."
"Huh?" Ironhide spoke up as his chest-screen reacted to an energy pattern.
"What is it Ironhide?" Rei asked him.
"Those signals spell trouble and I'm talkin' Decepticon trouble." He added.
"Can you calculate how many there are Perceptor?" Rei asked.
"My evaluation shows only one." The microscope-based scientist deduced.
"And that one's one too many when its Megatron. Look!" Shinji pointed to the skies.
From the distance, Megatron boldly flies towards the Autobot homebase. As he got closer there was no doubt about it. He was close enough to be recognized as he was indeed Megatron. The ruthless leader of the Decepticon faction!
Dashing full speed ahead Cliffjumper and fired off his glass gas, encasing Megatron in a glassy ball. For a second the red Autobot smirked only Megatron suddenly broke out sending glass shards everywhere!
"Too much talkin' Cliffjumper, not enough action!" Ironhide said blasting the Decepticon leader.
Quickly Chromedome, Prowl, Glyph, Wheeljack, and Perceptor joined in, only instead firing back Megatron dodged and swerved out of the way of their blasts. Not even trying to fight back.
Suspecting something wasn't right Misato told Bumblebee to get the kids inside the Ark's metallic walls. "Bumblebee! Get the pilots out of here!"
The yellow scout then drove them deeper inside the Ark. Even Optimus Prime himself knew something wasn't right, Megatron was far too great of a warrior to such a foolish tactic. He used to be a champion gladiator after all. What was he really up to? He readied his aim just in case his arch enemy tried anything. "Since when have you decided to make yourself a target without fighting back, Megatron?"
"I have come to talk... not fight Optimus Prime, with you, Optimus Prime!" Finally landing on a tall rocky outcrop the Decepticon explained just why he'd come alone.
Puzzled Optimus Prime decided to humor his arch enemy... for a while that is. He sensed a Decepticon scheme... It seemed this was the point where he'd learn what the thefts were about. But as an honorable warrior Optimus gave his troops the command to cease fire. "Autobots hold your fire! Megatron wishes to confer... or so he says."
And thus, Megatron was allowed to speak his peace. "Perhaps you will do me the courtesy of hearing me out before you doubt me...?"
In case Megatron was planning some trick the other Autobots kept their weapons trained on the ruthless Decepticon leader, while their leader spoke. What in the world was Megatron up to they wondered? Whatever it was... Megatron had bearing of chrome steel to arrive all by himself and unwilling to counterattack, it must've been big. Still as the courageous leader of the Autobot team Prime allowed Megatron the privilege to speak. It was only fair after all. "Very well. Speak, Megatron."
With the full attention on himself, Megatron finally explained the reason for his arrival. "I come about a matter of Cybertron law, Optimus Prime. Our war has gone on for millions of years... Decepticons fighting Autobots... with no end or victory in sight. In which opposing leaders... You and I may do battle."
The other Autobots optics turned to Optimus, whose head lowered thoughtfully. This war had gone on far too long. Casualties were high on both factions. Cities decimated. Every day they fought enemies... who were once their brothers and sisters. But Cybertron Law may provide a solution their seemingly endless dilemma. "A sad but unavoidable truth so long as you seek to rule over the universe."
The evil Decepticon leader continued his speech, his words sounded truthful at least. But then again Misato remembered he was an evil tyrant who swayed many to his maniacal cause. So of course, he'd have the great gift of telling people exactly what they'd want to hear. "Meanwhile the loser must exile themselves and their army to the deep vastness of space. For eternity. The winners can stay wherever they choose. And make to make it interesting you shall face our newest and deadliest creation. Do you have the courage for that?"
Hearing all this alien BS Asuka ran right out of safe armored walls of the Ark and gave him a few pieces of her mind. "Hey Buckethead, why should we even trust you? You're not called Decepticons for being... well honest. I say we waste him right now and be done with it!"
"No... Stand down Asuka." Optimus gently told her.
This was one of those rare times Cliffjumper agreed with his small human ally. Megatron was way too treacherous to value old Cybertronian laws. His leader? Too much though. "The fiery kid's right. You're crazy to go through with this Optimus. Megs isn't gonna play by your rules. Deep down you know it."
"But it would end this mindless war." Wheeljack spoke up too.
The sports car-based inventor also had a good point, the war had gone on far too long. Cities were destroyed. Friends became enemies. Both sides had suffered casualties. And the war had spread to the small Planet named Earth. With its own civilization already struggling the aftereffects of Second Impact. Each and every Autobot look to their leader, who tries to make his decision.
Predictably Cliffjumper mades a fist while Wheeljack claps Prime's shoulder. Even the stern Ironhide patted his leader's shoulders. "But you can take him Optimus. You're the best of us."
A look of determination soon appeared in his eyes. "Also, it is the law of our native world. Very well I accept your challenge... with your great warrior."
"Somehow I felt you would Optimus Prime... You have such a strong sense of honor." The Decepticon said smirking.
"Yeah, unlike you." Asuka sassed.
"Silence fleshling! This does not concern you." He thundered at the redhead haired human girl.
"Oh, bite me metalhead!" Again, Asuka sassed him.
Rather than trade more insults back and forth with the redheaded girl Megatron simply flew off back towards the Decepticon's base of operations. As he vanished over the horizon Asuka's bright blue eyes blinked as she scowled. She knew types like Megatron... They never fought fair. In her mind things could only get worse. And she let everyone know this plan was stupid. "This is a stupid idea."
"Asuka who're we to question another planet's laws and culture?" Misato pointed out, bringing a very valid principle.
"Why're we even having this damn conversation?! Megatron is gonna backstab us the first chance he gets! How do you not get that!?" She argued giving another good point.
It was that simple Megatron couldn't be trusted, never mind the fact he was trying to weasel in old planetary customs into whatever he was planning. The German girl's face simply scowled at everyone being a fool.
-meanwhile
At the Ark Shinji, Rei, Asuka and Optimus Prime... standing near Teletraan-1. Right next Prime was Ironhide putting in a few programs into their supercomputer system. While he wasn't as vocal as Asuka about the Autobot leader facing the Decepticon's warrior he didn't trust Megatron. "We all know how tricky Megatron can be. I mean, they don't call those jerks Decepticons for nothing! As in y'know deception!"
Still the Autobot leader was confident he would emerge victorious in this battle. "Shinji the code specifies a fair battle, I'm confident I can beat Megatron's creation."
Backing up his leader Ironhide struck a macho pose and made a threatening fist. "And if Megatron tries anything, we'll tear his aft driveshaft up."
"No, Ironhide. The law of Cybertron must be obeyed and Autobot honor must be preserved. I will fight Megatron's creation alone. I've given my word." The great warrior said rebuffing his troops instinctive need to retaliation.
This wasn't the time for it, and deep down even Ironhide knew that. Turning to Teletraan-1 Optimus was confident the supercomputer system would alert them of any attempt at cheating. "Besides Teletraan-1 will tell us if he refuses to abide by the rules."
The massive computer mainframe's many computer lights flashing, and various coded images flashed about the monitor screen. Its computational abilities were beyond even the NERV computer The Magi. If Megatron tried anything malicious it would find it. No doubts. This was it, the calm before the intensity of battle. "The time of the battle approaches. Autobots... Transform!"
Quickly Optimus transforms to his semi-truck mode, followed by Ironhide, Ratchet, Huffer, Wheeljack, Cliffjumper, Chromedome, Prowl, Hoist, Trailbreaker, Glyph, and joined by Perceptor all converting to their vehicular modes.
The entire Autobot vehicular convoy led by Optimus Prime thundered along out of the Ark's cargo hold into and sped along the road. As Optimus Prime led the Autobot convoy in vehicle mode across the deserted city outskirt roads. This would be a perfect battlefield... far from any major buildings filled with innocent civilians. The trio of Shinji, Rei, Asuka are all riding in the cab. "According to Perceptor and my calculations, you should not have much trouble, Optimus Prime. Your strength is far greater." The blue haired girl said typing a few algorithms into her laptop.
"Scrap him good, Optimus. Punks had it coming for a long, long time. Send him to the junkheap." The redhead piped up rallying the Autobot leader.
"I will do my best not to fail you. The other Autobots... Or Earth." Optimus proudly claimed.
"I know you won't. You're not a quitter." Shinji stated.
Interrupting him was Bumblebee. They'd reached the chosen battleground. "Hey, guys, I think we're here."
As he spoke, Shinji looked the window seeing a huge basin, surrounded by rocky slopes and jagged pillars, and not that far off the city outskirts. The Autobot leader pulls off the road, followed by the Autobot troops, and rumbles toward the basin.
Automatically opening his doors Optimus let Shinji, Rei, and climbs out, followed by Asuka. The other Autobots also slowed down and stopped at the rim of the basin. "Autobots! Transform!" Optimus said giving the order.
Swiftly all Autobots converted into their humanoid modes. Looking around Ironhide wondered where the Decepticon welcoming committee was. It wasn't their style to miss out on a chance to humiliate his leader. They've must be late. "Okay, we're here. Where's the Decepti-bums?"
From the skies comes the sound of the approaching flying Decepticon forces, Asuka looked up pointing to them while also getting everyone's first and foremost attention. "Hey Ironhide. That answer your question?" In her usual sarcastic mood, she'd been in since Megatron offered his challenge.
Indeed, Megatron was leading the entire Decepticon armada: Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Soundwave, Thrust, Shockwave, Lugnut, Cannonball, amongst others. Driving along after them were the six Constructicons, hauling a large some kind of Cybertronian cargo container on wheels.
Proudly Megatron landed, followed by the other Decepticons, who keep behind him. "Hail, Optimus Prime... And welcome to defeat!"
"Defeat, Megatron? It seems to me... It our battle hasn't even begun." Optimus Prime replied back, unfazed by the tyrant's arrogance.
The Decepticon soldiers took seats on several of the rocky outcrops surrounding the basin. In particular Soundwave let Ravage out alongside his other minions Ravage who simply sits beside him and audibly purrs while he's petted.
Meanwhile the Autobots did the exact same thing, looking very much like the battle hungry crowd of boxing or sumo wrestling spectators, including their trio of pilots. This one-on-one battle law reminded Shinji of something very important in his home world's history books. "Y'know what this reminds me of Ironhide? The gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome."
"Maybe it would if I knew what you were talkin' about." The red van pointed out; he'd frankly never took to Earth history records.
Huffing Asuka pointed out that's exactly what it was. History. And to do some research on it some time. "It's Earth history Ironhide. Look it up some time."
"As soon as our respective armies take their places, we shall correct that little oversight. Scrapper... unleash our creation."
"Yes, lord Megatron. Be glad to." The front-end loader said converting to robot mode.
He went about unlocking the cargo container, as some familiar footsteps were heard walking out of it. And what walked out shocked the entire Autobot team. Even the hardboiled detective Nightbeat was in shock... and a loss for words. "What the...!?"
"What is that thing?!" Asuka gasped.
It was a robot that had the exact same body-type as their great leader... Only colored black, dull blue and sporting the purple Decepticon insignia. Its red eyes glared at the numerous Autobots, as if its looks could kill. Capitalizing on their shock Megatron introduced the newest Decepticon warrior. "Autobots. Optimus Prime meet... Nemesis Prime our newest creation!"
"It's like looking into a dark twisted and broken mirror... " Shinji nervously noted.
-begin Get My Future by Cyber Nation Network
Up close and personal with his evil doppelganger Optimus held out his hand to who quickly grips Prime's, squeezing it hard, causing it to spark and crackle electrically, alongside the sound of crunching metal.
Reacting in surprise as Nemesis continues to put the squeeze on his hand and with seemingly no effort, Nemesis swung Prime around by his hand, then let go sending him flying.
The attack hurled Optimus across the basin. Each member of the Autobots were in a state of Incredulous shock. Whatever this copy was, it was JUST as strong as their respected leader.
When Optimus fell hard on his back with a heavy metallic clang, and the ground under him generating numerous cracks from impact. He got back on his feet, still a bit confused. "Never thought he was so ... strong!"
The evil copy aimed his Ion Blaster and fired a powerful shot, they hit Optimus, detonating in a massive explosion around Optimus and knocking him back down. Warding off the debris of the explosions with his hand, Prime got back up and fired his own Ion Blaster!
Its powerful blast sent out a crackling beam hitting Nemesis Prime dead center. It was strong enough to send Nemesis to his knees, albeit temporarily. "You're stronger than I thought... " The black replica muttered in contempt.
"Awwright, Optimus! Blast 'im good!" Asuka cheered.
She even got Shinji, Rei, and the other Autobots to smile and cheer, waving their hands giving Optimus all the support. But Nemesis Prime wasn't done fighting yet... In fact, he'd just started! Hurling himself at Optimus Prime who tumble onto the rocky floor of the basin cracking it even more.
But Nemesis held his ground, leaping away, and fired his Ion Blaster again! The powerful blast hits Prime, stunning him.
Meanwhile Primes troop and the humans react with stunned disbelief. Still Optimus was not going to give up so easily. This knockoff looked like him but didn't fight like him. Nemesis Prime was a merciless killing machine. Just like his master... Megatron.
If this crude copy thought it could defeat him, well it had another thing coming, as Optimus Prime was one mech who wasn't easily defeated. It seemed Nemesis had a new combat plan: attempting to kick Prime in the face only Prime caught said foot, twists it and hurled Nemesis backwards into a rocky pillar, destroying it.
With that plan failing Nemesis grabbed a jagged, spear like piece of rock and hurled it, with Optimus Prime barely swerving out of its path, avoiding a very potent impaling. After dodging that Optimus delivered a huge uppercut which sent Nemesis up into the air so high his head smacked against an overhanging stony arch mashing him down.
All across the Decepticon spectators, stood up, raise their fists, cheered for their newest warrior turning the Autobot leader into a pile of molten scrap. "NEMESIS! YAHHHH!"
Despite the battle going back and forth with who was winning, Optimus was started to feel a bit of fatigue, the damage he was taking was starting to take a toll on him. If he didn't end this fight soon, he might not come back from it and continues to blast away at Nemesis Prime with his Ion Blaster. Each blast blew off some of his once pristine armor, now pitted and charred.
This clone wasn't one to give up either, as Nemesis took aim at a very specific point on Optimus's body. His left shoulder joint and fired with all his might!
The blast pierced Prime's left shoulder armor as numerous explosions of thick smoke billowed out of his injury. His Autobot troops gasped as how nasty the wound looked. "You can beat him Optimus! You can trash that knockoff! FIGHT!" Asuka hollered to him to keep fighting.
Still Prime would not give up, if he did, both planet Earth and Cybertron would be doomed to oblivion. He steadied himself and, with his one good hand, picked up a heavy boulder hurling it at Nemesis Prime.
The hefty chunk of stone hits him hard, as it shattered to pieces, as Nemesis Prime struggled to stay on his feet. Once he did Optimus blasts him with more Ion Blaster power. Shaken severely, his equilibrium slightly off, Nemesis still refused to fall to his knees. "I'll tear you apart circuit by circuit!" The clone roared lunging at his enemy one last time.
Optimus grabs Megatron's clawed hand in one of his hands, twists it in see-sawing test of strength which...
Optimus wins in a judo toss which sends Megatron -
- skidding face first through steel rubble, in a shower of sparks until he crashes into the ground. As a weakened Nemesis tried the tactic again Optimus reluctantly took aim with his Ion Blaster, keeping Nemesis Prime in his sights.
Then Optimus blasted his doppelganger in the charred wounds made earlier. In shock Nemesis Prime's midsection glowed and billowed huge wafts of thick smoke, a huge hole present where'd he'd been shot.
The stubborn clone still refused to retreat as Optimus again reluctantly fired again and again. Finally, after several more blasts Nemesis tried to get up but couldn't, he'd taken too much damage. But so had Optimus Prime almost fell to his knees but managed to rise again in triumph.
He'd done it, he'd beaten Megatron's sinister certain Nemesis Prime in a one-on-one battle. Much to the shock and disbelief of Megatron and his Decepticon troops. "No... It isn't possible." Megatron uttered.
This wasn't supposed to happen. Nemesis Prime was to crush the Autobot into iron filings, not win against it! And despite his injuries Optimus walked over to the evil Decepticon leader and offer his ultimatum. "We... Choose to keep fighting you Megatron. Here on Earth."
"You may have won this battle Optimus. But there will be others. Mark my words there will be others... Decepticon retreat!" The tyrant yelled as the six Constructicons took Nemesis along with them.
The other Decepticon soldiers took flight and zoomed off at high speed... and slowly faded into the distance. The Autobot medic Ratchet had given his leader a few up close and personal examinations. "He may've won but he still sustained heavy damage during that bout. Let's get back the Ark so me & Teletraan-1 can diagnose all his damage."
"Optimus can ya... Transform?" Wheeljack nervously asked him.
"I'll... Try to." Thier leader said moving far slower than usual, he converted in his semi-truck form.
It wasn't easy, his circuits ached, the fight had taken a toll on him. It wasn't going to be an easy ride back to the Ark. But Huffer had an idea to help his leader out. "Optimus maybe I can help you save some strength on the trip back. I'll tow your trailer for ya." Huffer then transforms to his smaller semi mode, hooking himself up to Prime's trailer.
Still their leader needed some extra help, as Prowl turned to Ironhide & Trailbreaker. "Trailbreaker. Ironhide help tow Optimus back." Prowl ordered.
"Thank you Huffer. All of you. You're true friends. Autobots roll out for home." Their leader said proudly even after all his damage was towed by his two warriors helped drive him back.
As he said Huffer then hauled his trailer along, even though their leader had been badly damaged in the fight he'd won against the Deception's evil clone in an honorable duel. And that meant more to his morale than anything, despite the price he paid.
The mood was dreary but the fact the forces of evil failed to prevail against the forces of good meant even more to the humans of Earth, their robotic defenders weren't leaving any time soon. And would continue to fight the Decepticons whenever they rose up.
-Ark
"I can't believe Megatron built an evil doppelganger of you. The nerve of him." Ratchet grumbled as he removed several pieces of Prime's outer armor hoping to ascertain his internal damage was. "Only thing it doesn't have is your heroic compassion."
As he was worked on Optimus thought about something he'd sensed during the battle. "Indeed. Nemesis Prime and I share many things yet during the battle through the Matrix I sensed... A Spark. Nemesis is a true Cybertronian creation with me as the blueprints."
"Hmm... Looks like your cosmitron's been damaged Prime. It's going to need R & R'd." Perceptor said as his scope found the main source of his damage.
"R & R'd?" Misato asked hopelessly lost on what they meant.
Considering Cybertronian anatomy wasn't Misato's strong suit Wheeljack explained what it meant. "Removed and rebuilt. That or replaced. Lucky, I have a few spares lying around my lab."
"If you ask me the Cybertronian Invasion just got weirder." Asuka grumbled.
"Something strange though. I noticed the energy resources used by Nemesis Prime trace back to restricted zone in Ukraine. A city named Chernobyl. That ring any bells with you kids?" Hoist said going over the energy signatures.
Even Shinji knew the place, it was Europe's worst nuclear disaster mind you. That is until Rei spoke up for him. "Europe's disastrous nuclear meltdown incident. From Hoist's data it seems Trypticon is using the used fuel rods as energy. His fuel consumption is so high it is no wonder they raided it."
-to be continued
Well, here it is... An update. This chapter's story was partly based off the G1 cartoon episodes "Heavy Metal War" and "A Prime Problem" with my own personal twist. Anyways expect occasional updates as this story is not dead. I said it and I meant it. Please read and review this and my other stories which range from: Yokohama Night Monsters, Power Rangers Dimension Legends, ELG The Series, EL Digital Saviors, Diclonius Goddess of Steel, and Maverick Hunter KLN to satisfy your craving for bizarre crossovers.
PS - The reason for not updating any of my stories was extreme writer's block and boredom during my lackluster winter. Hopefully I can update a few more of my stories before this fall starts. Crossing my fingers and hope my creativity can win out in the end. I sincerely apologize to my loyal readers I am back my dear peeps! This has been TURP "The Crossover Writer" and now slightly less insane phasing out people later. Laters.