Happy Memorial Day, everyone! I am back! This is the one and only SuperHeroTimeFan now coming back to FanFiction with a brand-new Chapter of my newest Story, Transformation of Ever After High! I have to say, I didn't even think this story would get much attention. I'm happy that I was proven wrong when I got all these supportive reviews, favorites and follows from you, especially from my friends, Cloud4012 and Masters123lfm, and my newest supporter, AlienTokusatsuDuelistMangaGeek. You've really helped me to continue on with this, either in ideas or in advice. Thank you very much. Now, this Chapter will involve a character from a famous story, one that will be adapted into movie this year, in the form of a character from the show, Transformers Prime. Hope you all enjoy!
Chapter 2: The Royal And The Wrecker
Near a mountain side, several Vehicons were busy mining blue crystals and placing them in cubes. Watching over them were three Decepticons. One had parts like that of a scorpion, another had multiple spider legs, and the last one resembled a pterosaur. These were Scorponok, Tarantulas and Terrorsaur.
"With this much Energon, we can make another Nemesis." Terrorsaur grinned.
"Patience," Scorponok said. "Commander Starscream wants enough to at least get our current ship in the air again."
"Remind me why he's in charge," Tarantulas growled. "Based on his record, he could be attempting to become ruler again."
"He has shown signs, but has never once taking the opportunity to do so," Scorponok defended. "He was trained by Megatron himself. If he were to overthrow him, Soundwave would have surely reported it."
"We are nearly complete with the mining." A Vehicon reported.
"Send a transmission to bring in Motormaster," Terrorsaur ordered. "Once he's here, load him up and send the request for the Ground Bridge."
Spying on the Decepticons from not too far away were two Autobots. One of them was navy with a feminine build while the other was a large dark green Autobot with a muscular build. These were Arcee and Bulkhead.
"This isn't good," Arcee winced. "If the Nemesis flies again, they'll find our base easily."
"That's the last thing I want," Bulkhead said. "We gotta tell Optimus."
"But we can't risk the 'Cons hacking into our Comms," Arcee said. "Go back to base and let them know. I'll stay here and keep an eye on things."
"I'll be sure to send reinforcements once I arrive." Bulkhead transformed into a muscle car and drove off. Above him was a Phoenix flying through the air, with a girl appearing to ride on top of it.
"An Autobot!" a Vehicon yelled.
"If there's one, there's bound to be another," Terrorsaur screeched. "We cannot allow him to know our location!"
"Send the Dreads in to seek out the others!" Scorponok ordered. "Terrorsaur, Tarantulas, with me!"
Scorponok transformed into a giant scorpion, Tarantulas into, well, a tarantula, and Terrorsaur into a flying Pterosaur. The three growled and chased after Bulkhead.
"Scrap!" Arcee cursed. Taking notice of the Vehicons starting to scout the area, she hid behind some rocks. "Come on, reinforcements. Where are you?"
Back at the Autobot Base, Rowan, Raven and Maddie were still trying to take everything in that Optimus Prime told them about.
"Before we go, there's something I want to know," Rowan said as he and Raven stepped up. "Can you explain to us more about these?"
"The Talismans of Iacon, you called them?" Raven asked.
Optimus Prime nodded. "From what we have seen, they have granted you the power meant to fight off the Decepticon threat. Like with most of our blades, they are forged from the Terminus Blade, made to reflect on its worthy possessor," he explained before looking to Raven. "Yours, Raven, is a close replica of the sword once wielded by Ravenicus Prime, the Skybreaker."
"I'll ask more about her for later, because I have another question about the Talismans," Raven said while admiring her Talisman. "Earlier on, they did some strange things. For one, they managed to give me access to a machine that was rejecting my order."
"They changed my food, organic matter, to something entirely new," Rowan added. "Is that normal?"
"Wait. Alpha Trion never said it could do any of those." Hot Rod said.
"Hmm…" Optimus Prime said, looking to Rowan and then Raven. "What other experiences have you had?"
"Well, my apparent roommate, Apple, modeled my side of our room to be fit for an Evil Queen." Raven started.
"A reincarnation of Ravenicus, evil?" Ratchet scoffed. "Does your friend know what it means to be inconsiderate?"
"Enough," Optimus Prime quieted the medic. "Continue." He turned back to Raven.
"Well, somehow, the Talisman changed it from evil to, well, the setting of an Autobot fan," Raven went on. "I didn't even want to change it."
"It stands to reason, then, that the Talismans bestow equality among what they deem to be unjust." Optimus Prime said.
"So, if, say, I had a friend with a bag of gold, and I only had two gold coins and ten silver pieces, the Talisman would make it something similar to what he has?" Rowan asked.
"Affirmative," Optimus Prime confirmed. "But do not take them for granted. Though they may be powerful, they are never to be used for personal gain."
"We know of a lot of stories where stuff like that happened," Raven said. "You can trust us, Optimus."
"So, if they're the Knights, how can I help?" Maddie finally spoke up. "I'm trying to see where I can help on this new level of mad."
Bumblebee looked down. "You've been quiet there," he said. "Either you were listening very carefully, or you were in shock."
"I didn't want to be too rude." Maddie smiled.
"While you are not a Knight, you can still help out in the mission," Ratchet said. "If Rowan approves of you, then we shall too."
"Indeed," Optimus Prime nodded before giving Rowan and Maddie a brief grin each. "But remember, beware of the Decepticon hidden within your school."
"How would we even know where to start?" Raven asked.
"We will need to have a way of seeing what is there too," Ratchet pointed out. "That's the only way I can think of to help you seek out this inside 'Con."
Rowan started to think, as did Raven and Maddie. After a while, Maddie spoke up.
"Ooh, I just got an idea," Maddie smirked. "Ratchet, is there any chance the Talismans can hack into an entire system?"
"Well, that was never their intended purpose," Ratchet gawked. "What are you insinuating?"
"Rowan and Raven could hack into the school security systems so you can have eyes on what's happening," Maddie suggested. "And so we can keep in touch with you too."
"Good thinking, Madeline," Optimus Prime said. "You should be heading back now. Your absence is sure to be noted."
"Let's roll out." Bumblebee nodded.
Before Bumblebee or Hot Rod could transform, Bulkhead drove into the base. Everyone watched as he transformed into his robot mode and stood over the humans.
"Another Autobot?" Maddie asked. "He looks like a strong one."
"Bulkhead?" Hot Rod asked.
"What going on?" Ratchet asked. "Where is Arcee?"
"I just got back from our recon mission," Bulkhead explained. "The 'Cons are mining Energon faster than we thought. They've already boxed enough for Motormaster to deliver."
"Were you followed?" Bumblebee asked.
"Made sure to cover my tracks," Bulkhead looked to see Rowan, Maddie and Raven. "These the three humans you told everyone about?"
"Rowan." Rowan introduced himself.
"Raven."
"Maddie."
"Right," Bulkhead nodded before turning to Optimus. "They've got enough Energon to get the Nemesis in flight."
"This is most dire," Optimus Prime said. "Hot Rod, find Arcee and assist her in stopping the Decepticons. We cannot allow the Nemesis to fly again."
"What about Rowan?" Hot Rod asked. "I'm his ride."
"I can take you," Bulkhead offered. "I've been sitting near the mountain for days. I could use time away."
"Oh this will be fun!" Maddie claps.
"Roll out, and remember the plan to find the spy." Optimus Prime ordered.
Bulkhead and Bumblebee nodded before transforming. Hot Rod transformed as well and drove off before Rowan got into Bulkhead while Raven and Maddie got inside of Bumblebee.
"Wow. Roomy." Rowan glances around Bulkhead.
"Hold on." Bulkhead said before he and Bumblebee drove off.
Once outside of the base, Rowan heard his MirrorPhone buzz. He took it out and looked to it before a wide smile came onto his face.
"Guys, look at your alerts." Rowan said excitedly.
Raven and Maddie looked to their phones and squealed.
"What is it?" Bumblebee asked.
"Only our favorite Royal en route to Ever After High." Raven grinned.
"Who? Where?" Bulkhead asked.
"Our school, Ever After High," Rowan explained. "And this girl knows how to rock. She's very big among the Rebels."
"Miko Long, adopted daughter of Mulan." Maddie giggled.
"A fun girl," Raven added. "Knows how to party like Briar."
"Something like Bulkhead then?" Bumblebee said.
"I guess." Rowan shrugged.
"Honestly can't wait to see your school." Bulkhead said.
"It'll be fun to see her again." Raven said.
"Hey, I've been wondering," Rowan spoke up. "What makes Optimus Prime, well, so prime?"
"Yeah," Maddie realized. "Why's that name so important?"
"Being a Prime is a Great privilege," Bumblebee explained. "There are two ranks, Magnus and Prime. A Magnus has command over others, but a Prime holds greater power."
"You mean like what the Talismans have?" Rowan asked.
"The power isn't as strong as a Prime, but what a Prime decides to do with the power is up to them," Bulkhead explained. "We make good and bad choices. Megatronus, he chose bad."
"But when one is a Prime…" Raven started.
"It gives them freedom, lets them be who they want to be, and what they want to be known for," Bumblebee said. "It's like being a king or queen. Like you."
"You mean Evil Queen?" Raven winced.
"You're not your mother. You're not evil," Bumblebee said. "If everyone thinks you'll be the Evil Queen, it's their opinion. What you decide matters more. Ravenicus thought the same way."
"Who knows? You might be Ravenicus Prime herself." Bulkhead said.
"Honestly, I'm still not sure." Raven frowned.
"Hey, look at Blondie's MirrorCast," Rowan said looking to his phone. "We're on!"
"It's only the start of the year, and things couldn't be more just right," Blondie said. "Son of Arthur Pendragon, Rowan Twain, and daughter of the Evil Queen, Raven Queen, have proven themselves as heroes by taking down several giant metal monsters today. While the heroic actions of Rowan Twain was Hexpected, the fact that Raven Queen fought with him is not. Your reactions will wait for another day on those events, but as Rowan said in response to fighting these monsters, he will do it until all are one."
"Using the words of a Prime. Nice." Bulkhead said.
"What does it mean?" Rowan asked as everyone neared Ever After High.
"'Till All Are One is to unify everyone. So that we are not Autobots or Decepticons, just one race, one group, living in harmony," Bumblebee explained. "Sort of like how you Rebels and Royals could one day be."
"That's a day I'm looking forward to," Raven grinned. "'Till All Are One." She sighed.
From a distance, Scorponok, Tarantulas and Terrorsaur were hiding from prying eyes.
"Commander Starscream, we have found the Autobot who escaped the mining site," Tarantulas said. "Shall we engage him?"
"Not yet," Starscream said as he watched everything happen from the Nemesis through Soundwave. "The energy signature there has gone up again. When Bulkhead is alone, snuff him out."
"Will do." Terrorsaur chuckled before flying into the air.
Arriving at the front of the school, a stage was set up. Apple, Briar, Daring, Cedar, and a boy with brown hair and green and brown clothing, Hunter Huntsman, were approaching. Waiting for them on top was Headmaster Grimm.
At that moment, Bulkhead and Bumblebee drove in. The students and the Headmaster turned to see Rowan, Maddie and Raven emerge from them before walking up.
"That's a cool ride." Hunter smirked at Bulkhead.
"I wonder where Rowan is getting these." Briar said.
"Not as grand as a carriage, but I'll admit, they're Fairest." Apple admitted.
"Hmm." Milton narrowed his eyes.
"What's going on here?" Bulkhead asked.
"Legacy Day rehearsals," Rowan sighed. "Next King Arthur, ready to go."
"I'm not even sure if I want to have this destiny." Raven frowned.
"What if you didn't sign the book?" Rowan suggested.
"Don't know what could happen," Raven said. "You think it's a good idea?"
"I think it's mad… you should go for it!" Maddie supported.
"I'll see… look!" Raven pointed.
Everyone looked up to see a Phoenix swooping in. On top of it, a girl somersaulted off, landing on the stage and nearly knocking Milton off of his feet.
The girl had black and red clothing with knee-high black and purple leather boots with purple nail polish. A sword was at her side, and she had a red streak of hair, her ethnicity looking Asian. She grinned and got up from her landing position.
"Rock on!" The girl sent out devil fingers into the air which caused fireworks to go off. "Miko Long is back at Ever After High!"
"Yeah!" Briar cheered.
"Alright, Miko!" Hunter applauded.
"Whoo!" Rowan cheered. "Her entrances are never old!"
"She's done this before?" Bumblebee asked confused.
"Daughter of Hua Mulan, ready to rock!" Miko grinned.
"Yes, that was… quite an entrance, Ms. Long, like every other year," Milton said as he picked himself up. "Honestly, I didn't think you'd come in later than Mr. Twain."
"Sorry. Fashionably late is my style," Miko said before walking to her friends. "Hunter, how's Pesky?"
"Still throwing nuts." Hunter shrugged.
"Well, you throw or go. Best not to go," Miko joked as she looked to Briar. "Ready to party later on?"
"I got Melody on call." Briar grinned.
"Rocking," Miko sent finger guns before looking to Raven with a smile. "How's my favorite Rebel?"
"Oh, don't say that yet. She'll follow through." Apple reassured.
"Oh, come on, Apple. Raven 'I took down a metal giant' Queen on the path to evil? She could make my mom giddy," Miko wrapped her hand around Raven and laughed. "You've become a big hit in my kingdom already!"
"Stop it, Miko! You're making me blush!" Raven laughed.
"Ahem." Milton cleared his throat.
"Fun crowd." Bulkhead said.
"If you two are done, we have rehearsals to get to." Milton said sternly.
"Sorry." Miko apologized.
"My bad." Raven said sheepishly.
"Not too sure about the Headmaster." Bumblebee grumbled.
"He almost makes me miss Bucket Head." Bulkhead said.
Above, Terrorsaur hid behind the clouds. "Two Knights? This is almost too easy." He chuckled as Milton lectured.
"So, when your magical key appears, you insert it gently into the Storybook of Legends, then stand; shoulders back, and declare your destiny to the world! Have I made myself clear?" Milton instructed.
"But what if—?" Raven started.
"No questions? Good." Milton said, practically ignoring the objection. "Who will go first."
Naturally, Apple was the first to go. Being handed the key by Milton, she declared her destiny to the practicing crowd.
"Sounds like she's been practicing." Bumblebee said.
"What's her story?" Bulkhead asked.
"We hacked into the school systems. Turns out she's destined to become the Fairest of the Land and rule everyone." Bumblebee said.
"What about the Planet?" Bulkhead asked.
"I don't think she'll be ready for that." Bumblebee chuckled.
Briar was next.
"I am Briar Beauty and I pledge to follow in my mom's footsteps and sleep for a hundred years." Briar declared.
"A hundred years? That's harsh." Bumblebee said.
"Especially since we were in stasis for ten billion years." Bulkhead agreed.
"But before I do," Briar said in a more excited tone. "I'm gonna live every minute! Oh, speaking of which, my dorm room, Friday night, we're gonna blow the roof off the place, and—"
"Next!" Milton interrupts.
"Gotta feel for Briar. Her friends are gonna be gone when she wakes up." Bulkhead sympathizes.
"There's Daring Charming," Bumblebee said as the two were forced to hear him talk about himself. "He can't even go a cycle without letting that ego get in his way."
At the mountain, Hot Rod changed from red and yellow flame colors to black and orange, blending in with the shadows to avoid getting spotted by enemy turrets and the Vehicons posted around the area. He soon came to a small cave entrance and drove right in, where he shifted back to his original colors before transforming back.
"Good timing, Hot Rod," Arcee said, stepping out from the shadows. "I hear you got a new partner. Where's the knight at?"
"School. It's a really strange one," Hot Rod shrugged before looking to the operation. "Bulkhead gave us the rundown of what was happening. Anything change?"
"The Beast Trio spotted Bulk and chased after him," Arcee snarled. "Scorponok already called in the Dreads, but Motormaster is soon to arrive."
"The Stunticon Leader?" Hot Rod asked. "Can't believe that Optimus knockoff is gonna be here."
"Whatever we do, we can't let this Energon leave," Arcee said. "Ground Bridge is too risky to teleport it one by one. We're gonna have to find a clever way to steal it."
"Well, we could try the Axium Maneuver." Hot Rod suggests.
"Take as many as we can load and blow the rest?" Arcee asked, incredulous. "This mountain has a village on the other side, it's too big a risk."
"Right, sorry. Thought it could work in this same situation," Hot Rod apologized. "What have you got?"
"We could use some Energon to keep our own base up," Arcee pointed out. "Hmm, we could get another Bot here."
"Optimus is trying to get in touch with the others, and Ratchet confines himself to Base," Hot Rod said. "What were you planning?"
"The end run on Polyhex?" Arcee replied.
"Hey, that's not a bad idea," Hot Rod said. "It can still work with two."
"Let's hurry before Motormaster arrives." Arcee nodded.
Back at Ever After High, almost everyone had already declared their destinies. Soon, Miko strutted on up.
"I am Miko Long, and I pledge to be loyal, brave and true, bring honor to us all, and prove that even a damsel can be daring!" Miko proclaimed.
"Wait, what?" Daring asked.
"As in the word, not Mr. Mirror." Miko grinned.
"Very accurate, but not very subtle," Milton said, unable to argue with the adopted daughter of Mulan. "Next!"
"Okay, I like the way Maddie takes her destiny," Bulkhead said. "Hunter is pretty smooth, and Cedar, I can tell she deserves more. Briar, I don't know if she should pull through with her destiny."
"Let's see what Rowan has." Bumblebee turns as Rowan steps up.
"I am Rowan Twain, and I will lead the bravest of us to victory on all quests, from the dragons to the Holy Grail," Arthur said. "As my father once said, 'No Sacrifice, No Victory'."
"A bit beyond the time limit, but well-spoken." Milton said.
"Time for Ravenicus Prime." Bulkhead said.
Raven stepped up and cleared her throat. "I am Ravenicus, I mean, Raven Prime, I mean, Queen…" she stuttered, still thinking about what the Autobots had been saying about her and Ravenicus Prime. "Anyway, I pledge to follow my destiny as…"
"Who's Ravenicus?" Daring asked.
"Don't know. Sounds like a cool name." Miko shrugged.
"Actually, I have a question." Raven stopped.
"What is it?" Milton asked.
"What if I don't want to take the pledge?"
Everyone gasped, save for Rowan, Bumblebee and Bulkhead. Apple's jaw dropped, but Daring closed it for her.
"She has to do it!" Apple wails, accidentally smacking Daring. "I mean, if-if she never poisons me, then I'll never fall asleep," she said while throttling Daring. "And-and I'll never be kissed by my prince, and I'll never become queen, and I'll never have my Happily Ever After!"
"If you don't pledge, your story will cease to exist." Milton said sternly.
"Then what happens to me?" Raven asked.
"You will cease to exist!" Milton nearly yelled. "Now continue!"
"Don't talk to her like that! If it weren't for her, we wouldn't have Book End!" Rowan yelled.
"Cease your prattle, Mr. Twain!" Milton scolded. "Both your actions may have been good-willed, but they are not fitting of your destinies."
"So what does that make my mother?" Miko asked sternly.
"Enough!" Milton yelled.
Raven narrowed her eyes, hating to see her friends treated like this.
"I have to go." Raven leaves the key on the Storybook of Legends and storms to Bumblebee.
"But the rules… the rules!" Milton yells.
Apple could not take it and ran to the Enchanted Forest.
"She's willing not to take the pledge?" Briar asked. "Could I do that too?" She asked herself.
"You're doing the right thing, Raven," Bumblebee said as Raven sat in the driver's seat. "You are not evil."
"Thanks, Bee." Raven said.
"Ms. Queen!" Milton yelled.
"Scrap." Bumblebee muttered.
Milton was about to pound on Bumblebee's hood before seeing a worried look on Daring as he watched Apple run off. Sighing, he went to check on her.
"I need to check up on something." Rowan said before entering the school.
"Everyone, dismissed!" Milton yelled.
"Raven!" Maddie yelled as she ran to Raven and the Autobots.
"Maddie, wait!" Briar called, running after the next Hatter.
Miko looked around and sighed before going to Raven as well.
In the Enchanted Forest, Milton approached a crying Apple White. Approaching her from the front, and gasped in surprise.
"Forgive me for startling you, my dear,"
Milton apologizes. "I need you to keep an eye on your roommate, Raven. We must follow the paths set out before us. It's the only way to keep our world safe."
"Even if she saved me?" Apple asked, surprised at the request.
"She and Rowan must know their places," Milton said. "Please, watch Raven and convince her of this. I know you'll do whatever it takes."
Inside of the school, Rowan found a computer. Looking to see if anyone was around, and after seeing the coast was clear, he placed his Talisman on the computer.
"Optimus, you and Ratchet are about to have eyes and ears, or optics and sensors, on activity at Ever After High," Rowan said before taking his hand off. "Can you see everything now?"
"Yes, Rowan, we can," Ratchet said back at the Autobot Base. "Now that we're set up, we can help you more."
"How do we find this Decepticon agent?" Rowan asked.
"We do not know. But be alert," Optimus Prime said. "There may be more to your school than even you know."
"Wait," Ratchet noticed they sensors going off. "Rowan, three Decepticon signatures have been picked up. I'm sending you coordinates."
"Decepticons?" Rowan asked surprised. He looked to a holographic map on his Gauntlet and gasped. "Oh no!" He dialed Raven.
"Cheer up. I'm sure you won't disappear," Bumblebee reassured Raven. "If anything, that Bucket Head—"
"Bucket Head?" Raven chuckled.
"A nickname we gave Megatron," Bumblebee said. "You may not have seen what he looks like, but his helmet looks like an upside down bucket. It's also become a name we give tyrants."
"Old Megs? A bucket head?" Raven giggled. "I can hear it now," she said before singing to herself, "Bucket head, bucket head, Megs is a bucket head. Bucket head, bucket head, Megs is a bucket head. Bucket head, bucket head, Megs is a bucket—"
"Raven!"
Raven stopped singing and picked up her MirrorPhone.
"Rowan?" Raven asked. "What is it?"
"Decepticon alert! Two approaching you!" Rowan warned. "Get out! I'm heading your way!"
"Raven?" Maddie asked, getting into the passenger seat.
"Buckle up, we're moving!" Raven warned. "We got 'Cons incoming!"
Rowan ran out of the school and passed a girl in yellow with platinum hair and headphones. This was Melody Piper.
"Rowan?" Melody asked.
"Can't talk now!" Rowan yelled as he formed his sword from his gauntlet to launch himself from the ground towards his friends.
"The Knight." A student gasped.
"Hmm… I like what I'm seeing." Melody grinned.
In Book End, a silver and green motorcycle was parked near Hocus Latte. Suddenly, the Decepticon insignia appeared on it, and it gained a rider. Soon, it took off towards Ever After High.
"Scorponok, this is Mohawk," a rough street voice said. "Our inside agent found a Knight catching onto Yo little ambush. I'm heading there for backup."
Mohawk soon rode off of a ramp near the Tower Hair Salon and rode into the air where Terrorsaur was still flying.
"Raven, we need to talk to you!" Briar called as she and Miko approached.
At that moment, Scorponok leapt out from the ground. Raven gasped and drove back so she could form her sword. Sending forth an energy wave, he hit her, but he kept heading at Briar and Miko.
"No!" Bulkhead yelled. He drove forward to the stage and drove right off, knocking Scorponok to the ground while Miko's Phoenix swooped in and picked her up.
Briar gasped as Bulkhead opened his door to let her in. A seatbelt strapped over her immediately.
"What?" Briar asked.
"Hang on!" Bulkhead yelled.
"Who said that?!" Briar panicked.
"Scorponok!" Bumblebee hissed. "What's he doing here?"
"I think he must have followed me from the mountain." Bulkhead said.
"Who else?" Raven asked before seeing Terrorsaur fly at Miko.
"Terrorsaur! Tarantulas must be here too!" Bulkhead exclaimed.
Rowan landed just as Tarantulas appeared. Most students ran at the sight of a giant spider, not ready to face such a thing yet.
Rowan swung his sword at Tarantulas, knocking him back.
"Plan?" Bumblebee asked.
"Terrorsaur is mine!" Rowan said. "Bulkhead, you got Scorponok!"
"What about the not so Itsy Bitsy Spider?" Maddie asked.
"Leave Tarantulas to me!" Bumblebee said, driving into him. "Come get me!"
"I love it when they run!" Tarantulas laughed as he swung at Maddie and Bumblebee.
"What's going on?" Briar asked in horror.
"Like I said, hang on!" Bulkhead drove ahead and lured Scorponok away as Raven built up her magic. As soon as she started radiating brightly, she rocketed at Terrorsaur with Rowan behind her.
"Gotcha!"
Raven turned around and gasped at the sight of a motorcycle about to crash into her and Rowan. He noticed this as well before the three crashed into Terrorsaur, which caused Miko to take notice.
"Rowan! Raven!" Miko yelled. She whistled to her Phoenix, and she flew down after them.
"Whatever it takes?" Apple asked on the ground. "What would that even be?"
All of a sudden, Apple heard a noise. She looked up and gasped as Rowan and Raven crashed down onto Mohawk and Terrorsaur. Miko landed soon afterwards and ran to their aid.
"More Decepticons," Rowan growled as Mohawk let out two blades upon transforming into robot mode. "Great."
"Well, at least…" Raven trailed off before seeing Apple watching them. "Scrap."
Terrorsaur roared and transformed into his robot mode, armed with two swords resembling his wings in his beast form.
"Raven?" Apple gasped.
"So, Starscream and Onslaught were right. You really do look like Ravenicus Prime," Terrorsaur said. "Funny. I don't see anything special about you."
"I say we kill her here and now!" Mohawk laughed.
"Stay away!" Miko warned as she spun around her sword before aiming it at Mohawk.
Apple watched nervously at what was happening around her before hiding behind some bushes for cover. The other did not take much notice, and kept their focuses on their respective enemies.
Luring Tarantulas to the empty Croquet Field, Bumblebee let open an arm from his door and shot at the Decepticon, sending him into the air. Maddie popped up from the ground as soon as his door closed (how she got there is anyone's guess), and leapt to join Bumblebee as he and Tarantulas both landed on the ground, fully transformed.
"Hello, Eight-Legs." Bumblebee glared.
"That's Tarantulas!" Tarantulas snarled. "Remember it, Bumble-Bot!"
"You have the best nicknames for each other." Maddie giggles.
"Do they all do this?" Tarantulas asked furiously.
"Just the good ones." Bumblebee activated his battle mask and readied his sword.
"Uh…" Maddie looks around before grabbing a croquet mallet nearby.
At the same time, near a lake at the Enchanted Forest on the other side of the School, just by Book End, Bulkhead drove to where Scorponok chased him. As soon as he stopped in front of several trees, he opened his door.
"Quick!" Bulkhead yelled.
"Got it." Briar nodded as she scurried out.
Bulkhead closed his door and transformed, much to Briar's amazement. Scorponok growled and transformed as well, aiming his claws.
"Okay, more metal giants," Briar said. "But… you're a good one?" she looked to Bulkhead.
"Guess Bulkhead never told you about our war," Scorponok said. "Just like you should have never spied on our operations!"
"Come and get it, Decepticreep!" Bulkhead formed two wrecking balls on his hands. "The Beast Trio couldn't get the Wreckers on Cybertron, and they won't today!"
All around Ever After High, everyone stared down their respective opponents. Immediately, they charged into battle.
"Look out!" Apple yelled as Raven leapt and slashed at Terrorsaur.
"Apple, stay back!" Raven warned.
"All too easy!" Terrorsaur yelled as he took out a rifle and shot at Raven.
Raven gasped and slashed each blast before flying at Terrorsaur again. This time, she rammed into him, knocking him back a few feet.
"Stay away from my friend, 'Con." Raven glared.
"Make me, weakling!" Terrorsaur goaded.
Mohawk laughed as he rolled back, shooting at Rowan. Rowan deflected all of his blasts before the Decepticon was kicked in the back by Miko.
"Wish I had more time to explain this, Miko," Rowan said. "But in all honesty… it's a really, really long story."
"Yeah, I'm known for having to go through those." Miko said before Mohawk launched himself at her. She raised her sword and locked with his blades before spinning back and getting into a graceful split.
"No one told me someone would have an Energon Blade," Mohawk said as Miko's sword started to emit a red glow. "I can feel its radiation, Yo."
"How'd you find us?" Rowan points his sword.
"Ya'll can thank our agent." Mohawk grinned.
"Your spy within the school?" Rowan asked surprised. "This is getting serious."
"You Fleshies got nothing on me!" Mohawk transformed into his motorcycle form and started to race around while firing lasers at Rowan and Miko.
Tarantulas leapt into the air and slammed his spider claws down. Bumblebee backflipped and reversed in vehicle mode before changing back and shooting with his blaster.
"Fore!" Maddie whacks a croquet ball and sends it at Tarantulas, who only flinches just a little.
"We're fighting an eight-legged Decepticon, and you're using a hammer?" Bumblebee asked.
"I'm not much of a sword person." Maddie shrugged.
"Touché." Bumblebee acknowledged.
"I've had enough!" Tarantulas growled before firing lasers from his eight legs.
"Look out!" Bumblebee yelled.
Back with Bulkhead and Scorponok, the scorpion Decepticon was slashing his claws at the Wrecker. Bulkhead yelled and slammed back with his wrecking ball, but Scorponok used his Stinger tail to stab him.
"No!" Briar yelled.
Bulkhead stumbled back, but formed a blaster on his right arm to shoot Scorponok away.
"Oh, that stings." Bulkhead winces.
"You okay… Bulkhead, was it?" Briar asked.
"Scorponok fights dirty. It takes two Bots to take him down, one head-on, and the other to take care of the Stinger," Bulkhead explained. "We may have lessened the damage by separating the Trio, but I'm at a disadvantage without a dance partner."
"You're done for!" Scorponok yelled as he lunged with his Stinger tail again.
Briar panicked before seeing a bow and set of arrows nearby.
"What's Hunter's stuff doing here?" Briar asked. Shrugging, she took it and fired an arrow into Scorponok's eye, blinding him before firing another at his stinger.
"Nice moves," Bulkhead smiled. "I wonder…"
"I'm not leaving you. I'm not leaving anyone who wants to protect me." Briar declared.
"Well, maybe you could use this then," Bulkhead opens up his compartment and takes out another Talisman. "Maybe you're worthy of the Primes."
Briar looked to the Talisman, seeing it with the same symbol of Raven and Rowan's own. Making a decision, she picked it up, and a light shone from her.
"What the Helix?" Scorponok asked in shock.
When the light cleared, Briar now had a pink Talisman on her arm as a gauntlet. Immediately transforming from it was a sword with a gold handle, a blue, green and red gem decorating the handle, and a pink and red blade.
"Whoa," Briar said as she looked to her new weapon. "What in the Fairy Tale?"
"Guess you're worthy after all." Bulkhead grinned.
"Whatever that means, I'm glad I am," Briar said before aiming her sword at Scorponok. "Take him. I got the tail."
"Sounds like a plan." Bulkhead said before launching his wrecking ball at Scorponok, who dodged out of the way.
"You missed, Autobot!" Scorponok mocked.
"I didn't!" Briar yelled as she leapt at him and slashed one of his claws off.
Bulkhead used the distraction to rush in and smash another set of claws. Scorponok punched at his wrecking balls and prepared to use his stinger to poison him again, but Briar ran and cut it off.
"Gah!" Scorponok growled before kicking his severed stinger at Bulkhead.
"Bulkhead!" Briar gasped. She ran and slashed the stinger off, but Bulkhead started to wobble.
"Oh, losing Energon," Bulkhead groaned. "Need to rest."
"Don't worry. Stay here. I've got him." Briar said.
"Yeah. Good reason to lie down." Bulkhead fell back just as Briar let out an energy slash at Scorponok.
"That's it, Human!" Scorponok transformed back into a scorpion and lunged at Briar, only for her to jump out of the way before running at him with her sword.
Bulkhead groaned and looked around. Next to him, Hunter and Ashlynn were sitting together on a blanket.
"Nice weather today," Bulkhead said. "Perfect for a picnic."
"Yeah, yeah it is," Ashlynn agreed. "Very nice."
"You… feeling okay?" Hunter asked.
"Yeah, just resting," Bulkhead said. "I have a speaker and a phone port, you know. Would make the perfect picnic."
Ashlynn and Hunter looked to each other before seeing Bulkhead give a friendly smile.
Terrorsaur roared and slammed his blades on Raven. Raven held her own against him before getting blasted off the ground towards Apple.
"No matter that Bucket Head Headmaster thinks so little of you, you're pathetic." Terrorsaur mocked.
"Raven, please, stop this," Apple said. "Get Daring to do it. This isn't you."
"I didn't get this far just to be talked down," Raven clenched her fist as she picked up her sword. "And I'm sure Ravenicus Prime didn't either!" she gets up and aims her sword at Terrorsaur. "I'll be honest, I'm not sure what to think of being considered a reincarnation of her, but I will fight for what she believed in, 'Till All Are One, to light our darkest hour!" she proclaims before raising Skybreaker into the air. "By the Power of the Primes!"
"Don't make me laugh!" Terrorsaur flies and swings his blades.
"I call upon the strength of Ravenicus Prime!" Raven swings her Skybreaker and breaks through Terrorsaur's blades before blasting him into the air.
Mohawk continued to fire on Rowan and Miko. The two either ran for cover or deflected each shot before Miko ran in and cut off his back end.
"My butt!" Mohawk yelled. "What have you done to my poor butt?!"
"Oh, I'm sure it's behind you now." Miko smirked.
"Now get!" Rowan formed his second sword and whacked them at Mohawk, sending him back into Robot Mode.
Meanwhile, Maddie was avoiding blasts from Tarantulas as she held her mallet tight. She snuck under him and whacked her mallet right between his legs.
"Hey, 'Con!" Bumblebee ran in and punched Tarantulas away. As he did, he noticed a swamp behind the Decepticon.
"Next move?" Maddie asked.
"Everyone, converge your enemies on my location," Bumblebee said through the Comms. "Remember how we got through the Sea of Rust?"
"Not sure what that is, but I'm on it," Briar said having received the transmission through her Talisman. She backed away from one of Scorponok's claws and lured him into the forest. "Come and get me, you crawler!"
"Run all you want!" Scorponok laughed as he chased Briar.
"Got it!" Rowan said before Mohawk formed a new set of legs. Terrorsaur flew down and joined him.
"Let's go!" Rowan led Raven and Miko to Maddie and Bumblebee's coordinates.
"Wait up!" Apple called, running after them.
Unknown to anyone, Cerise, who had been running in the forest, had seen everything.
"Whoa…"
Bumblebee raced through in his vehicle mode as Tarantulas chased after him and Maddie.
"Heads up!" Maddie whacked a ball at Tarantulas as they neared the Royal Croquet Team.
"Ever so gently…" Lizzie Hearts, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, instructed her team of Blondie Lockes, Holly O'Hair, the daughter of Rapunzel, and Duchess Swan, daughter of the Swan Princess.
All of a sudden, Bumblebee drove through as Lizzie whacked her ball. Everyone got down before Tarantulas chased after them. Looking in confusion, their focus was redirected to Rowan leading Raven and Miko with Terrorsaur and a mangled Mohawk towards the same direction. Briar ran in from the other direction before Apple ran after them.
"I'm really getting my workout today." Apple panted.
"More news!" Blondie said giddily as she took out her MirrorPad.
"They ruined my shot. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!" Lizzie yelled as she ran with Blondie.
"Right!" Holly yelled. "So… did we win?"
"I wanna see this for myself." Duchess said before running off.
"We got company!" Raven yelled.
"Which means I can't transform without revealing myself," Bumblebee groaned. "Okay, here's what you all need to do."
Arriving at the swamp, Maddie found Lizzie's miss-shot ball and whacked it, with Raven powering it with her magic. It knocked Tarantulas into the air in an explosion before sending him into the swamp.
Briar noticed what was happening and turned around to face Scorponok. Tossing her sword at his legs, he was sent sliding unbalanced into the swamp as well.
"Here we go!" Rowan yelled as he held his swords.
"I'm game!" Miko grinned, her sword ready.
Miko leapt up and slashed Terrorsaur's wings before Rowan grabbed Mohawk and tossed him into the flying Decepticon. With all three, he lit up his sword, as did Raven.
"I get it." Briar grinned. She lit up her sword as well.
Everyone watched as the three Decepticons tried to get out. Right as they were almost out, they slashed at the swamp water, creating sparks that set them on fire.
Scorponok emerged, burnt, as with Terrorsaur, while Tarantulas and Mohawk were burnt and weakened.
"Whoa." Apple said.
"That was just right." Blondie smiled.
"Get. Out." Rowan said dangerously.
"Retreat!" Scorponok ordered, transforming into scorpion mode first before turning into a jet. Terrorsaur transformed as well and flew off after him.
"Whoo!" Briar cheered. "That was a rush!"
"So, you're a Knight now too?" Raven asked.
"So that's what this is all about?" Briar notices the Talismans on Rowan and Raven. "I think I'm gonna like the perks that come with this." She said while looking at Rowan.
"With that being said…" Rowan held his fist out. "'Till All Are One?"
"'Till All Are One." Raven grinned, putting her fist out.
"'Till All Are One." Briar said, the three bumping fists all together.
"I don't have a cool accessory yet, but I hope I can still join in," Miko said. "I want to have more experiences like this."
"Well, with the day over, we can bring you to the big guys," Rowan said. "You and Maddie sure put up a good fight."
"Aw, it was nothing." Maddie said.
"This makes everything feel like back home, only ten times more cooler." Miko smirked.
"Hey," Rowan said, looking around. "Where's Bulkhead?"
"Bulkhead!" Briar gasped. "Um, he's right past there," she pointed to where she came from. "You should find him resting. He's low on Energon."
"I'll check up on him and come pick you up," Rowan said. "Stay here!"
"Rowan, wait!" Blondie calls before seeing Briar. "Briar, Miko, you two are now involved in this Mechanical Crusade. What do you have to say about it?"
"Well, we want to help out in any way we can," Miko said. "I may not know everything about what's going on, but I'm gonna help fight."
"And so will I." Briar said.
"'Till All Are One, to light our darkest hour." Raven said.
"Wise words." Bumblebee said to himself.
"Who said that?" Lizzie asked.
Raven noticed Apple approaching and turned around, letting her sword transform back to her Talisman.
"Please, understand me, Apple," Raven said. "This all is not a part of my destiny, I know, but… fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing. This is what I feel I am meant to do."
"Well, I just don't want you to get hurt," Apple said. "Whether you're Raven Queen, or this Ravenicus Prime, I'm just glad that we're friends."
"Me too," Raven smiled as Bumblebee drove up to let everyone get in. "Me too." She said before walking inside, allowing her Autobot companion to drive off.
With Bulkhead, he was now using his port and speaker to play music for Ashlynn and Hunter's picnic.
"Hope you don't mind my company," Bulkhead said. "Just need to replenish my strength. I'll be out of your hair soon."
"Stay as long as you need to. We don't mind." Ashlynn said as she and Hunter danced.
"I do like the animals here." Bulkhead said.
All of a sudden, Rowan walked in. Ashlynn and Hunter saw him and started to panic.
"What's going on?" Rowan asked.
"Just getting refreshed," Bulkhead said. "And keeping my new friends some company."
"Nice picnic," Rowan said. "Almost like you two… wait a minute." He realized.
"Rowan, please… don't tell anyone," Ashlynn said as she and Hunter stood hand in hand. "They can't know."
"Don't worry, I'm not one to spill the beans," Rowan said. "Besides, who would believe a word of the son of King Crazy for seeing a giant metal man?"
"What?" Bulkhead asked surprised.
"But please tell no one about Bulkhead here." Rowan requested.
"And spill about a friend to us? No chance." Ashlynn said.
"Thanks," Rowan said. "You two make a good couple."
"Thanks," Hunter said. "You're a good person, Rowan."
"Same with you," Rowan said as he placed his Talisman hand over Bulkhead's insignia. Soon, he got up. "Feeling better?"
"Much," Bulkhead said. "I think it's time to get back now."
"It's been a long day," Rowan said as he got into Bulkhead after he transformed. "Let's roll." He said as Bulkhead drove off.
Back at the mountain, Arcee was racing around in her motorcycle form, causing all the Vehicons to shoot at her. As they were, Hot Rod was collecting as much Energon Cubes as he could. Once he had enough, he transformed and drove off before shooting at one of the crystals.
"Time to go!" Hot Rod raced on with Arcee behind him. All of a sudden, several black police vans raced after them. These were the Dreads.
"We can't head back to Base, not with the Dreads on our tails," Arcee said. "We gotta lure them away."
"Don't let them shoot me," Hot Rod said. "I'm carrying at least forty cubes."
"Arcee to Optimus, we have the Energon, but we cannot return to Base. Cons on our tail. Cannot shake." Arcee said.
"I will send Bumblebee, Bulkhead, and their human allies to assist," Optimus Prime said. "Do not let them find the Base."
"Copy," Arcee said before leading Hot Rod down a path away from the trail to the base. "Let's go!"
"Optimus Prime to Bumblebee and Bulkhead, Rowan, Raven and Madeline," Optimus Prime said through the Comms as Miko and Briar now traveled with Rowan in Bulkhead. "You must assist Arcee and Hot Rod. They are being pursued by the Dreads."
"That doesn't sound good." Miko said.
"We're on it!" Rowan said as everyone drove to Arcee and Hot Rod's coordinates.
From a nearby town away from Book End and Ever After High, a carriage raced through. Inside of it, and watching the newest MirrorCast, was a robot the size of a human with blue eyes. He took out an advanced MirrorPhone and spoke into it.
"Sir, I believe the fourth Talisman is to be bestowed soon," the robot said. "Shall I go to retrieve the Knights?"
"In time," an elderly man with a cane bearing the Autobot symbol on the top said as he looked to statues of the Primes in his mansion. "Wait for the four to be brought together. Then, we can proceed. We must ensure that they are ready for the challenge ahead."
Author's Notes: Well, what did you think of the newest Chapter? Yes, I brought in Miko Nakadai from Transformers Prime, only with a changed name, and as the daughter of Mulan, since I am very excited for when it will be released this year. I would like to thank Cloud4012 for his advice in helping with some of the story, which will be explored later on. I will try to have the next Chapter out soon, I promise. Please be sure to review, rate, and as always, if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. After all, I'm always keen to hear from you. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Happy Memorial Day, everyone! See you again soon!