#autobotsatcybertroid

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*The crew of the Nemesis all freeze when Hyperion begins to siphon energon from the ship, but the event is short enough to where none of the crew are harmed in the process. Nonetheless, Soundwave and Starscream exchange glances as they continue to stare out at the organic ship*

Starscream: Purple phazon? Soundwave: [Dark energon.] Starscream: Ah, Hyperion. The dark- I mean.. the purple phazon is for Lord Megatron’s use. It allows certain advantages... like symbiosis.

*Soundwave’s aura begins radiating concern, and Starscream looks over at him*

Soundwave: [The crew has not found Lord Megatron.] Starscream: Was he lost in the portal? Soundwave: [I fear so.] Starscream: Then what are you doing? Open a space bridge!

*Yet another portal opens up, one of its ends in the very room Soundwave stands in, the other far on Cybertron, pointed downward at the spot the portal was formed earlier. Megatron, noticing the green glow in the sky, stares at the bridge as his eyes widen slightly, knowing that his only chance of returning to the Nemesis will risk its infiltration by the autobots again* 

[kraidatfacetroid-blog]

*Kraid sits at the helm of his ship, looking over Zebes. Of all of the places he’d visited in the universe, he always found himself coming back to this spot for some quiet study. It gives him a sense of understanding, and reminds him of where he came from, who he was, and why he yearns for a greater understanding of the worlds and dimensions that he has encountered. He pauses from the charts and readouts in front of him, thinking about something long forgotten. Just then, several readings light up, energy readings that he has never seen before. Massive signatures, all emanating from a distant ship, that’s lightyears away from Zebes. He looks for a minute, then sets his ship’s computer to head to those coordinates. Perhaps, he thought, this might be the start of a new beginning. He had enjoyed his solitude up until now, but interacting with other lifeforms might be the only way to keep him from going completely insane. He figured that some fresh air and new discoveries would keep his mind off of other things for some time, and that’s just what he needed.*

[grimlockatcybertroid-blog]

*Grimlock’s jaw unwilling drops when he sees all of the commotion, especially when Megatron and all of the Autobots go into the portal*

WHA-WHAT DID GRIMLOCK JUST SEE? GRIMLOCK NO GO IN PORTAL, DANGER THROUGH OTHER SIDE! 

*Grimlock stomps quickly away from the portal and goes to another part of the ship*

[autobotsatcybertroid]

*The autobots surrounded the fallen Megatron. Optimus stepped forward* Optimus: Only part of your plan succeeded, we are all stranded on Cybertron now. Now tell me, what did you intend to do in that universe?

[metroplexatcybertroid]

*vibrations shake the ground as scramble city begins to shift and move in awkward ways. A deep voice can be heard within*

METROPLEX:ONLINE

METROPLEX: MOVE

*vibrations become more intense as the city begins to cave into itself. The now weird object begins to strangely create hands and legs. Suddenly, it stands up upon itself and begins to move towards the direction of the Autobots*

METROPLEX: REGROUP

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*Megatron winces in pain as he finally stumbles to his feet, although he rests his weight on his left leg much more than his mangled right*

“That” universe? This is the same universe, Prime.

*He limps a bit toward the autobots*

And as for our intentions... That’s none of your business to know.

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*Megatron lies in pain for a few moments, dazed, looking up at the dark sky above him. As he tries to get up, however, he begins to notice just how much damage was actually done during his impact. His right leg remains heavily damaged; dented, twisted out of alignment, and leaking energon. He sighs, knowing that the autobots cannot be far behind. He looks back up at the sky, pondering what to do and how long it will take before his crew realizes his absence. Yet, without a way to fly and barely any way to walk, his being stranded on Cybertron is made into much more of a predicament than previously thought*

That damn scout... I should have torn out more than just his voice box when I had the chance... 

[autobotsatcybertroid]

*Optimus and the other autobots ensure Bumblebee gets to the ground safely. Bumblebee gives a happy beep to ensure everyone that he is ok. Optimus then runs towards the area where Megatron is falling towards*

Ratchet: Optimus, with the bridge closed, we are trapped here along with Megatron.

Optimus: We will find a way off of Cybertron as we did before, old friend.

Bulkhead: We still have Megatron to deal with.

*The autobots turned their full attention to Megatron, who was now cut off from his other decepticons*

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*Although Megatron had attempted to free the scout from his wing, Bumblebee held on and fired a shot at him, and so he transforms, ridding himself of the scout and showing that the point-blank blast dented part of his leg. He continues to fly up toward the portal, although just as he nears its event horizon, the portal closes, and his eyes go wide as he falls back toward the surface of Cybertron. He transforms again, but plumes of smoke pour from his damaged thruster, and the Cybertronian jet spirals down toward the planet’s surface, far from the reach of the autobots*

*Soundwave continues to monitor Hyperion, paying no heed to the lack of his Lord’s confirmation that the spacebridge trick worked. And, as for Starscream, working at a console beside Soundwave, he is too busy calibrating the weapons systems to notice the lack of Megatron on the security cameras*

Soundwave: [That interruption was uncalled for.] Starscream: Why, because you’re the communications chief? I do a better job at actually communicating than you.

*Soundwave’s electromagnetic aura begins to radiate annoyance, and given his proximity to Starscream, the seeker immediately notices the shift in tone*

Starscream: That’s true, I can’t control mine as well as you do.

*The annoyance in Soundwave’s outer field wanes, leaving the two to once again wait for another message from Hyperion*

[autobotsatcybertroid]

*The autobots were taking by surprise by the sudden ground bridge that Soundwave had activated* Optimus: Cybertron... *Bumblebee had anticipate Megatron's flight trick to get back to the Nemesis so he quickly grabbed Megatron as he trie to fly up. The scout struggled for a moment to hang onto the large decepticon. Once he had a strong grip, bumblebee activated one of his guns and fired at Megatron's left wing*

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

Megatron: [Soundwave? I need a space bridge portal on the floor of this chamber!] Soundwave: [Destination?] Megatron: [Cybertron!]

*Megatron, too, stumbles from Optimus’s strike, although he barely manages to avoid it*

I know, Optimus, but the decepticons will always be there... to welcome you home.

*A groundbridge portal opens up underneath the room, causing all of its occupants to fall toward the surface of the dead planet. Megatron, having obviously expected this, transforms and flies up past falling autobots, back to his ship*

[autobotsatcybertroid]

*Optimus was knocked back a bit by Megatron's hit but he quickly retaliated with a swift uppercut with his non blade arm* Optimus: No matter which realm you try to claim, I will always stand against you Megatron! *On the other side of the room, the autobots opened fire on the vehicons* Bulkhead: These guys never know when to quit. Ratchet: I don't know how long we will be able to stay aboard this vessel. Arcee: At this rate, not long. *Bumblebee shook his head as they continued to fire*

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*A horde of vehicons appear on either side of the autobots as Megatron’s blade clashes with Optimus’*

Whatever your plans here were, Prime, know that they will not be realized!

*He throws his weight forward onto Optimus, sparks flying as he strikes the Prime with his other hand*

[autobotsatcybertroid]

*Optimus draws his own blade and runs at Megatron*

Optimus: Do not listen to Megatron's lies.

*Bumblebee pointed down the hallway and let out several concerned beeps at the sight of more decepticons*

Arcee: Company.

Ratchet: Keep them away from Optimus!

*The autobots began firing down the hallway as Optimus clashed blades with Megatron*

[soundwaveatcybertroid]

*Megatron cries out again as flames scorch his previously shining armor, leaving him with error messages plaguing his processor, warning him about physically overheating. Wisps of steam rise off of his body, and he practically starts panting from the heat, growling in the deep undertones of his voice as he does so*

Their plan is to destroy you, Grimlock! The autobots cannot be trusted! Let me help you!

*With that, he charges toward the autobots, blade drawn, eyes glowing with rage*

[grimlockatcybertroid-blog]

*Grimlock sits down with a loud thud*

GRIMLOCK STOW ABOARD SHIP TO STOP YOU, BUT GRIMLOCK NOT KNOW ABOUT PLAN.

*looks at Megatron* 

GRIMLOCK HOME FAR AWAY. GRIMLOCK WOULD NOT LIKE MEAN ROBOT TRUDGING THROUGH HOMELAND THOUGH. GRIMLOCK SEE POINT, BUT GRIMLOCK STILL MAD!!!

*Grimlock springs to his feet (well, as quick as a dinobot can), lurches back and sends a torrent of fire at Megatron, and then glares at the Autobots*

IF YOU HELP GRIMLOCK FIND FRIENDS, GRIMLOCK WILL NOT TORCH YOU. BUT YOU TELL GRIMLOCK PLANS AHEAD OF TIME.