Chapter 5: Plans And Schemes
Ark Med Bay
Izuku and Arcee approached the med Bay, and as they did they started picking up voices that the two instantly recognized.
"How long was the signal active Ratchet?" Optimus Asked with steel evident in his tone.
"The automated distress Beacon Was active Since we woke up and I have disabled it. But I have no doubt that what's left of the signal is going to reach Cybertron, and there's also a possibility that the Decepticons may have picked it up as well." Ratchet said with worry evident in his tone.
"If the scans we did on this planet before we left Cybertron were anything to go by, even if we are not detected or leave, the Decepticons will most likely stay due to the high Energon deposits on this world." Optimus said, but before he could say anything else, Airachnid spoke up.
"Then we need to start making some plans In the event that Decepticons reach Earth. We cannot let humans be wiped out because of Our mistakes. I refuse to let this world become another Cybertron." Airachnid said with dedication and conviction.
"Airachnid is Right, I too refuse to let the humans be wiped out due to our mistakes." Optimus said With the voice of a leader who has made his decision.
"All right, what's the plan then." Ratchet asked, resigned to what was to come. But before Optimus could speak Izuku decided to make his presence known.
"I might have a plan, But first, who are the Decepticons?" Izuku asked. Izuku knew that they were in some type of civil war before leaving Cybertron And that their enemy was vicious. But He needed more information about this possible enemy so he could Factor it into his plans. Optimus was going to speak and explain who they were, but Airachnid beat him to it.
"I'll explain who they are Optimus. It would probably be better if it came from me." Airachnid said and when Optimus gave her a nod of approval she continued.
"As you already know, On Cybertron, there was a civil war that lasted Several millions of years. The two factions of the war were the Autobots and the Decepticons. Optimus here is the leader of the Autobots and the one who leads the Decepticons is a cybertronian called Megatron. Each faction has a symbol, the Autobot symbol is the one I have carved into my chest plate And the Decepticon one is the one I scratched out." Airachnid said causing Izuku's eyes to widen.
"You were a Decepticon?" Izuku asked confused.
How could she have been a Decepticon? She was the Kindest person he ever met. What little information that he heard about the Decepticons was that they were ruthless killers. So how could she have been one it made no sense. Seeing his confusion Airachnid started to explain.
"Izuku, I thought what I was doing was right. Before the war, Optimus and Megatron were working together. The two were leaders of the Cybertronian rights movement. The movement's goal was to eradicate the caste system, free everyone, and give equal rights and opportunities to all cybertronians. Everyone in that movement believed that freedom was the right of every sentient being. I was saved by Optimus and Megatron when I was... Repurposed." Airachnid said with emotion that Izuku could not recognize lacing her tone.
"Repurposed?" Izuku asks hesitantly. Causing Airachnid to flinch, he was about to attempt to drop the subject but after Airachnid let out a long deep breath to steady herself she continued.
"My parents were proud members of the cybertronian Defense Force, They were part of the enforcer class. So when I was born As an extermination class, they were Furious. They raised me to the point where I could do my job before throwing me into the lower city and abandoning me there. It was then I was assigned to do extermination jobs for certain insects. I was a kind-hearted child and I could never bring myself to kill them but the only way I could get Energon was to do my job. So instead of killing them I would capture them and store them into a safe spot where they could do no harm. They were the closest things I had to companionship down there and where I gave myself the name Airachnid."
" I grew fascinated about the creatures I had captured since they were one of the few organic species on Cybertron. And the fact that they could feed on Energon was amazing to me. It made me happy studying them and taking care of them. But that happiness came to an end when the cybertronian government found out what I was doing. After I watched them burn my small apartment down and kill my companions inside, I was taken into custody and assigned to be repurposed."
"When a cybertronian is repurposed it means they could no longer do their job Or had refused to do it. My parents had petitioned the Cybertronian government for a project in training some of the enforcer class as interrogators. Since the people in charge did not like that the cybertronian rights movement was gaining Momentum. They were approved, and got me when I was repurposed so the trainees could test their torture techniques on me. I spent 4 years as their training Dummy and test subject before Optimus and Megatron found me where I eventually joined the movement. A couple of years later Optimus and Megatron were granted an audience with the High Council where they granted optimus the privilege of becoming a prime and their next leader."
"Most of the movement due to megatrons deceit thought Optimus had betrayed their movement and had joined the cybertronian government. When in actuality he had made peaceful negotiations with the government and was in the process of achieving our goals. But before any of his goals could be achieved Megatron had arranged most of our movement to attempt to take over the government. And that's how the cybertronian Civil War started. I was an interrogator and Scientist for the Decepticons. During my four years of being a test subject, I picked up a lot of their tricks and interrogation Techniques. Megatron wanted to make sure that I stayed loyal so he hand-picked everyone that I would interrogate. It was why for 2000 years I was still under the impression that Optimus had betrayed us."
"It was only when I started interrogating some of the Autobots that Optimus had under his direct Command that I started having doubts. It was shortly after that Optimus himself came to rescue his comrades and Fought me. He recognized me from all those years ago and after a battle where I was beaten. Instead of killing me, he talked to me, and asked me why I was part of the Decepticons. He was quite shocked that I was part of the Decepticons especially when we were close before the Civil War. The lug managed to convince me that who I was fighting for, what I was fighting for, was not what the Decepticons were fighting for. It was that day I Scratched out the symbol that tied me to that group and when I carved the Autobots symbol into my own chest plate. The Decepticons used to fight for an idea, but now they only fight for power and conquest. It's the Autobots that fight for free will and the right to choose. I only wish I had seen that sooner." Airachnid said with so much raw emotion that Izuku wanted to Cry. But before he could display the famous midoriya tears Optimus spoke up.
"What matters is that you Never stop believing in the true reason why we Fought in the first place. you may have worn that symbol for a portion of the war but you never stopped believing in the true reason why we started that movement in the first place, Because that is what truly matters in the end." Optimus said placing a comforting hand on Airachnid's shoulder before turning towards Izuku and continuing.
"Now if I am right Izuku you said you had a plan," Optimus asked causing Izuku to nod before speaking up.
"Well, the problem we're having right now is a lack of resources. We have two months worth of energon in storage left and Ratchet needs parts for the sensor to locate more. My original plan was simply to use the city ruins to get the parts we needed And for me and Arcee to go on an organic diet. But there is another way that we could achieve all of that and more." Izuku said and with a nod from Optimus he continued.
Izuku walked over to the computer console that Ratchet had set up for his studies and pulled up is notebooks that he converted into digital documents. Once he did he moved to a profile with a picture of a white furry animal with a Scar that went down the left side of his eye. It was wearing a business suit which was strange to the Autobots.
"This is Nezu the principal of UA, he is one of the if not the most intelligent beings on the planet. He's also very influential in the political sphere and has a lot of connections that we could use." Izuku said but before he Could continue Ratchet spoke up.
"And let me guess, you want us to contact him. Kid I understand you have good intentions but what's stopping him from dissecting us? What I was able to learn from your internet was that you have not met any alien species before and there's a high discrimination similar to Cybertron before the Civil War. If your government is anything like our old cybertronian government they would not stop at nothing to get their hand on us." Ratchet said with a Sigh. But Izuku continued undeterred by Ratchet's reaction.
"Not Nezu, if there was anyone that wouldn't turn Us in for experimentation it would be him." Izuku said with conviction and certainty.
"How are you so certain?" Arcee Asks curious.
"Because he knows how it feels to be experimented on. Nezu is known for a lot of things but is famous for the takedown of several villain organizations that conducted illegal Human experimentation. He was extremely thorough in taking every single one of them out. He made sure no stone was Unturned. The only reason why Nezu would have zero tolerance against experimenting on any creature sentient or not. And take these cases extremely personally like he does, would mean that he had first-hand experience. And given the scar on his face that was obviously done by a medical instrument the logical conclusion was he was experimented on." Izuku says as he brings up more evidence and information that proves his case.
"Wow, this information is quite thorough. I knew you took notes on Heroes but your analytical and investigative skills on the topic are quite impressive." Airachnid said as she looked over the information that [her child] Izuku brought up.
"So all we have to do is contact this guy and ask for help? Even I know it's not going to be that easy." Arcee said.
"If my research on Nezu is right, the best way to get him to meet with us Is to somehow pique his interest or get him curious. Once his interests are piqued or he gets a whiff of a mystery he cannot focus on anything until that mystery is solved or at least All possible leads are investigated to the best of his ability." Izuku said as he started looking over his notes.
"Okay, so we just need some bait to draw him out so he could meet with us. The question is what could we use to draw him out?" Ratchet asked as he stroked his chin in thought.
"That I do not know, I was hoping you guys would have an idea." Izuku said sheepishly.
"Well, I have an idea all right. If what I'm reading is true we can easily get his interest and get a meeting with him." Airachnid said giving Izuku a knowing smirk.
"Really what makes you so certain?" Optimus Asked. Seeing the smirk that she was giving to Izuku, he got the feeling that her plan would probably go off without a hitch or go downhill pretty fast.
"Nezu is an educator and I'm looking at his perfect student." Airachnid said not leaving her eyes off of Izuku for a moment. This causes Izuku's eyes to widen in shock. Airachnid knew that Izuku probably doubted that Nezu would even be interested in him as a student. But Airachnid knew That could be further from the truth. Plus, this was the perfect opportunity for Izuku to get into high school And to continue his education. Perhaps she can get Arcee into that school as well.
'Oh, The possibilities, the possibilities.' Airachnid thought to herself as she schemed.
UA Principal Nezu's Office
Nezu was at his desk sipping some tea when he got a ping off of his computer. Curiously he opened his email which was secured by the best security that he could create And let's just say not even I-Island's top scientists could ever hope to crack it. It was why it was quite surprising that he had Received an email from it, since only four people in the world ever had the Address to it. And looking at it he could tell it was not from any of the four who were authorized to use it. Opening the document after creating a couple more firewalls, he was quite surprised to find a letter along with a couple of documents attached to it.
Dear principal Nezu I hope using your secure email will not be a problem. But the information that I have is quite sensitive As you will later see. A couple of days ago I took in a boy with an amazing mind. His skills in Analysis and investigation are quite astonishing, to say the least. As his current Guardian, I have his future in mind And I thought some of his analysis would help secure it. But unfortunately, this is not my only goal in contacting you. The group that I'm currently representing is in need of your expertise. Unfortunately due to my stature, walking into the City and towards UA is quite hazardous. As such I have found an abandoned warehouse where we could meet.
Address: xxxx-xxxx-xxxxx
Time: Tuesday 8:00 p.m.
PS: Due to the email only Allowing me a limited size when it came to the documents. I was only able to send you 25% of what he had. And what I am currently going over is anything to go by he has way more information on other Heroes.
Signed: Airachnid.
After reading the letter Nezu opened the extended documents and looked them over. And what he saw was astonishing, to say the least. 24 pages of a very detailed analysis of himself were sitting in front of him. It analyzed every single detail about him and if he had to admit he was a little frightened. Especially when the woman said this was only 25% of the information she could send. Scrambling back to the email he set up a chat room and started sending a response.
Nezu: I admit, I am intrigued. Do you mind if I bring some colleagues along? After all meeting in an abandoned warehouse is quite suspicious.
Airachnid: Certainly but only bring who you can trust.
Nezu: Very well I'll see you at Tuesday 8:00 p.m.
Closing the chat room Nezu immediately called an emergency meeting of the school staff. Nezu could not let such information fall into the wrong hands. But why was he getting a feeling that this meeting Would forever change his life and the lives of others?
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