The Energon Pub

Hello everyone! Now that I got shin's approval (holidays can really make things slow down ); here are the final two opening chapters of Myth Wars! Many things happen here; all setting up for the numerous trials and tribulations that the characters will go through. Also look for breif cameos by some other Beast Wars characters; and even some G1 favorites!


'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon's version: Episode 56: "Beast Wars Rekindled: Part 4: "

"Ah, yes; my moment of glory has come at last?" Tarantulas begins as he laughs in cruel triumph. The others merely stare at him as he laughs insanely and pulls out a device. "Now, my loyal troops, witness the event millions of years in the making!!"

He extends an antenna on the device, and after pressing a few simple buttons the ground begins to shake; lightly at first but growing in intensity. "What's going on here?!" Fenrir yells as he tries to maintain his balance. "Look! In the water!" Nemesis shouts as she points down to the lagoon. The water begins to bubble up and foam as a giant tower of dark gray metal rises up from the center. "By the slag of Unicron; it can't be!!!" Nemesis screams in utter shock and bewilderment. Tarantulas turns back to them as the rest of ship rises out of the water; and the full bulk of the vessel covers the horizon, "Yes my dear?that is a Decepticon warship!!!"

Elsewhere?

"Hmm?it can't too much further?" Megatron ponders to himself as he races at top speed away from Gigatron and Tidalwave. "Well, on the bright side, at least we won't have a hard time trackin' that low-down piece of red slag!" Tidalwave comments quickly to Gigatron, "He's left a smoke trail a blind Piranhacon could follow!" "Don't underestimate him, Tidalwave?" Gigatron begins, "Remember what he did to us last time?" Tidalwave sighs deeply but keeps pace, "How could I forget?" "Either way, it doesn't matter now?I know that Megatron is up to something; but what?" Gigatron asks as they continue in hot pursuit.

"Ah fer bootin' up cold!" Rattrap shouts as he stomps his foot into the ground in disappointment. "What's the matter?" Blackarachnia asks him. "Der is no way we're gonna make it back to the Ark draggin' Optimus's big behind!" Rattrap shouts as he tosses down the handle of the crudely fashioned stretcher that he's using to drag Optimus on. "Well, I'm not going to pull him all by myself!" Blackarachnia shouts, still holding the other handle of the stretcher. "Do not worry; if Rattrap will not accept the burden of carrying our leader back to the Ark; then I will assist you, my dear." Silverbolt states chivalrously. "Oh sure; and just leave me to drag Rhinox then; is that your plan?" Cheetor quickly adds in as he and Silverbolt almost simultaneously stop pulling Rhinox on his stretcher. "Stay out of this, little cat; this does not concern you!" Silverbolt announces with a stop sign hand gesture. "Little cat?!" Cheetor threatens, "How about this little cat tears the big dog a new exhaust port?!" Silverbolt growls and sneers at Cheetor; but Cheetor doesn't back down. "Hey! You wanna ask me that?" Blackarachnia buts in and points threateningly at Cheetor. "Stay out of this, spider!" Cheetor growls in anger. No sooner than saying this does Silverbolt draw his wing tip weapons, "Watch your tongue, little cat!" Silverbolt interludes.

"Can't we all just get along?" Rattrap asks innocently. "BUTT OUT!" everyone shouts at him at the same moment. "Well, no one tells me what to do!" Rattrap retorts and walks over to the others as they continue arguing. "I'm warning you Cheetor?back down!" Silverbolt states with a serious tone. "Oh, is that supposed to scare me or something?" Cheetor mocks. "You know, I should be kickin' back on Cybertron right now; sippin' dirty mech fluid while the topless servant bots serve me hand and foot!" Rattrap quickly interjects. "You'll be lucky to have a foot left when I'm finished with you!" Blackarachnia shouts, turning to face him. "Oh, is that so, eight-eyes?" Rattrap quickly counters. "Why you little!" Blackarachnia tackles Rattrap and starts punching him in the face.

"Blackarachnia!" Silverbolt quickly turns to see her and Rattrap duking it out as they roll and wrestle around on the ground. "Don't you ever get tired of protecting her?" Cheetor comments sarcastically. "Cheetor; I do not wish to fight you?" Silverbolt states, withholding his built up anger. "I don't think you have a choice!" Cheetor grabs his gun and fires upon Silverbolt, causing him to fall to the ground injured.

"Silverbolt!" Blackarachnia quickly shouts as she sees Silverbolt go down, and looks up to see Cheetor cower in fear as he sees the anger on her face, "BIG MISTAKE!" She releases Rattrap and races towards Cheetor; but suddenly a whip snaps her in the back and she falls to the ground. "Shouldn't 've turned your back on the stainless steel rat!" Rattrap faults his hand to drive home the point, and puts away his whip. He suddenly turns to his right to see Silverbolt charging at him, weapons in hand, "You'll soon regret that, mouse!" he leaps to the air and dives towards Rattrap, weapons extended in front of him. "Oooh boooooy!!" Rattrap gulps as Silverbolt smashes into him and begins to beat him senseless with his wing tip blades in rhythmic swings. Blackarachnia shakes off the blow, and rises to her feet only to see Cheetor standing above her. "I?m not finished with you yet!" Cheetor shouts and attacks Blackarachnia as she gives him a swift roundhouse kick across the head and starts beating the hell out of him.

As the battle ensues, a giant shadow towers over them all and slowly they all stop fighting and stare up at the silhouette engulfing them. "Well?it looks like you four have got some explaining to do!" Optimus states as he crosses him arms and stares at them in disappointment. "Uh boy, we're in for it now!" Rattrap quickly adds, and plops back onto the ground from exhaustion.

Meanwhile?

"Situation does not make sense to Waspinator?" Waspinator begins as he scratches his head lightly, "Wazpinator remembers Nemesis being destroyed!" "I'll bet that little does make sense to you, bug-boy?" Nemesis begins as she turns to Tarantulas, "but he does have a point. Is this the Nemesis?" she asks. Tarantulas cackles a little and presses another button; causing the ship to turn and float towards them, "Although Waspinator is hardly ever right; he is correct about this. This is not the Nemesis?" he states as he stops the ship at the edge of the cliff and the doors unfold to extend a ramp, "This is the Antagony!!"

Fenrir rubs his chin lightly, "This all sounds great; but it still doesn't make sense Master Tarantulas," he begins, "I mean even with my basic knowledge of history?" he grins slightly as he states this, "even I know that there were only 2 ships that crashed to Earth in regards to Autobots and Decepticons; the Ark and the Nemesis."

"Well, you are correct to a point, Fenrir?" Tarantulas states as he walks into the ship; the others follow. "You see, ages ago when the Ark was launched from Cybertron; it was pursued by the Nemesis; but any fool knows that Decepticon warships always hunt in packs?" They walk down the silent hall and the others look around at the deactivated Decepticons laying all around the floor of the ship. "You see, the Antagony was the backup vessel for the Nemesis; ready to assist at a moment's notice."

Suddenly, Tarantulas's voice becomes somber as he walks onward, "However, they never got a chance to engage in battle; instead they kept a safe distance away from the Nemesis as it attacked the Ark; and during their battle a few stray missiles managed to find their way to the Antagony; and blew apart the engines; causing severe damage."

They all listen intently as he continues recounting the tale, "The Decepticons in the Antagony quickly alerted the Nemesis of their situation, but by this time almost all of the crew had boarded the Ark; leaving only Ramjet, Dirge, and Thrust behind to man the Nemesis. However, those fools didn't know how to help the Antagony; and suggested that the crew of the Antagony make temporary orbit and try to repair their engines while they attempted to contact Megatron to alert him of the situation and to get his advice."

They continue down the hall, passing each Decepticon; their emotions and poses captured as they fell into emergency stasis lock. "But by that time, the Ark had already began to plunge into the atmosphere; as Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the others battled inside the descending ship. A few final shots from the Ark hit their mark on the Nemesis; and it too came crashing down to Earth; the Ark into the mountain; and the Nemesis into the sea." Tarantulas walks through the open pilots door of the Antagony; it's immense size miniaturizing him. The others follow him.

"But with their now-limited resources and even further limited knowledge; the Decepticons on board the Antagony were unable to repair the ship; and as their orbit slowly decayed over Earth; the ship slowly came closer and closer to Earth's atmosphere; until it finally could maintain orbit no longer; and crashed here; in this lagoon." Tarantulas states as he points out the front of the cockpit at the lagoon below.

"However; thanks to the amount of work they did manage to do to the engines; I was able to finish their work and restore the engines to working order; and now; we have a fully functional Decepticon warship at our disposal!!!" Tarantulas throws his head back and laughs evilly. "Ooh, I do like the way you think?" Nemesis states as she nods approvingly. "That's some story Master Tarantulas; and even though all the pieces do seem to make sense; how do I know you're not lying?" Fenrir asks inquisitively. "Yeah, how spider-bot know all this?!" Waspinator adds, drawing a look from Fenrir. "Because I am Tarantulas!! Do I need to explain everything to you?!" Tarantulas snaps.

At the same time? "Transwarp signature located!" Megatron's internal systems voice announces. "Excellent! It appears that Gigatron is just as gullible as he was back on Cybertron?yessssss!" Megatron states as he continues speeding away from his pursuers. "Quickly, hone in on that signature!" he commands. "Acknowledged." his internal computer states, and a small target appears in his view; with a small map-like grid in the top corner with X marking his destination. "Excellent?now only if those fools can keep pace with me!" Megatron states as he increases his speed and takes off full throttle.

Back with the Maximals? "Uh?well?ya see Optimus?it's like this?" Cheetor begins as he rubs the back of his head lightly in shame. "I don't want to hear it! First you tell me that we've crashed back to Earth; then that Megatron somehow managed to escape, then you tell me that we're somewhere about 1,000 clicks north of where we left and that you have no clue where we are; and I wake up to find you all fighting like little children instead of working together to either repair the shuttle or figure out a way to get back to Ark!" Optimus glares down at them menacingly, "So I ask you this, Cheetor; what could you possibly tell me that I already don't know? What could possibly make this situation any worse?!" "Well?uh Bigbot; first let me say?" Cheetor begins when Optimus suddenly cuts him off. "You know; right now I really don't want to hear it! I got a headache the size of Cybertron itself; and I don't need to hear this right now! Whatever it is; it can wait until we get back to the Ark!" "But Bigbot?" Cheetor begins. "I said I don't want to hear it; did I not make myself clear?!" Optimus bends down and stares Cheetor in the face. "Crystal." Cheetor quickly replies; and Optimus stands up straight and turns to Rattrap. "And what are you laughing at?!" Rattrap quickly stops, "Uh nothin'?uh, let's just get back to the Ark?hehe." Rattrap adds an innocent smile.

Back on the Antagony. "And now, you all shall witness my moment of triumph!" Tarantulas shouts as he grabs the controls of the ship the best he can; considering the height difference between Decepticons and Predacons. He pushes a lever with all of he strength; and the Antagony's engines roar and the ship begins to move forward. "Quickly Fenrir; take Waspinator and try to revive the crew. We may need their assistance?" Tarantulas commands; and both Fenrir and Waspinator salute Tarantulas, reply with a 'Yes sir!' and race off down the hall. "And what do you want me to do?" Nemesis asks, approaching Tarantulas. "You will ready the weapons and maintain a watch of the ships diagnostics." Tarantulas commands without even looking away from the windshield. "As you command, my captain?" Nemesis adds with a little slyness in her voice; and walks off towards the rear of the ship. Tarantulas places a finger upon his mouth as he watches Nemesis walk away, but quickly turns back to the controls. "And now?for the Maximals!" His evil insane laugh fills the ship as he pushes another lever forward, and the Antagony soars once again!

"Objective within 2 clicks." Megatron's internal computer alerts him. "Excellent!" He peers over his shoulder to see a thick cloud of dust behind him. "Hmm?" he mutters to himself as he looks ahead; smiles, and transforms into robot mode, stopping as he skids to a halt with his feet. As the dust begins to clear; he sees Gigatron and Tidalwave not more than a few clicks behind him. "Perfect!!" Megatron shouts as he runs the last few feet towards his objective, and a door suddenly drops down from the object. "Oh, could this be any easier! He left it unlocked and with the keys in the ignition!" Megatron laughs as he runs up the ramp. "Oh, I so love using my enemies own weapons against them!" he states as he races up to the front and grabs the controls.

At that precise moment, Gigatron and Tidalwave reach Megatron and suddenly stop in horror. "Oh no! He's using our own ship against us!" Gigatron yells. "Tidalwave?Terrorize!" he yells as he transforms into robot mode. "Gigatron?Terrorize!" Gigatron yells as he follows suit and transforms. "Now, my former partner; you will taste my wrath!!! Oh yessssss!!!" Megatron screams as he presses a few buttons as gun platforms raise out of the top of the ship. Gigatron and Tidalwave cower in fear as the guns charge up.

"Ahahahahahaha!!!!" Megatron laughs with furious and evil passion as the ship begins to rise. "Targets acquired." The ships onboard computer announces as a pair of crosshairs center onto images of Gigatron and Tidalwave on a screen in front of Megatron. "Well, it's nice to see that Predacon technology hasn't changed over all these years?" Megatron comments with a slight grin. "On my signal?FIRE!!" Megatron shouts as he points at the screen, and the cannons charge up and fire glowing laser blasts at their targets.

'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon's version: Episode 57: "Beast Wars Rekindled: Part 5: The heroes arrive"


Outside Gigatron and Tidalwave suddenly jump out of the way as a couple of laser blasts pierce the air and explode upon impact; leaving dark black craters. "SLAG!!" Megatron slams his fist into the controls, "FIRE AGAIN! DO NOT CEASE FIRING UNTIL THE TARGETS HAVE BEEN OBLITERATED!!!"

Gigatron and Tidalwave race around frantically as they try to dodge shot after shot. "We can't keep dis up forever Boss!" Tidalwave shouts as he barely manages to miss shot after close shot. "That's exactly what I was thinking?" Gigatron shouts as he stops in mid-dash and races towards the ship, "?We've got to get Megatron out of there!" Tidalwave suddenly stops too and races after Gigatron towards the ship. They jump from left to right as they narrowly miss each laser blast. "Hmm?these two are more efficient than I recall?perhaps I need to upgrade my defenses." Megatron comments as he flips a switch; and the two are flung back into the air as a shield suddenly appears around the ship; making a liquid-like sound as it activates. "Playtime's over, Gigatron?" Megatron states as the ship rises even higher; realigning the guns upon the knocked-down Predacons, "?You should have stayed out of the Beast Wars!!!"

Elsewhere, a herd of deer quietly graze on some grass at the edge of a forest near a creek. All of a sudden the ground begins to tremble; growing in intensity. The deer quickly look up in confusion; and soon the sound of engines can be heard and the deer take off in different directions as the trees begin to topple over and the massive bulk of the Antagony appears over the tops of the trees; flying so low that it takes them out.

Inside, Tarantulas, with one hand on the throttle and one on the joystick, laughs with insane glee. "Why do you always laugh like that?" Nemesis asks him with an odd look. Tarantulas stops laughing suddenly and turns to face her, "Because I'm crazy! You know; cracked in the nutshell, bats in the belfry, a few cards short of a full deck, a few clowns and a lion-tamer short of a circus; name your metaphor!" He snickers a little as Nemesis backs away slightly in disgust, "The fact is that I'm insane; or at least so I'm told." She sighs as turns back to the dashboard and fiddles with some controls as the Antagony presses on.

Meanwhile, back with the Maximals?

"Well since we aren't going to Cybertron?" Silverbolt begins, "Tell me what's it's like." Optimus suddenly stops in his tracks. Silverbolt cowers back a little, "Sorry?perhaps another time." "What's what like?" Optimus asks. "You know, Cybertron; the Maximals, your mission, everything!" Silverbolt states as they all continue on walking; he and Cheetor dragging Rhinox on the stretcher. "Well, you see?" Optimus begins, "Back before this whole mess started; I was a general in the Maximal army. I was like any other young inexperienced solider; I just wanted to become a great leader like Optimus Prime." Optimus explains. "Really?" Silverbolt asks with a puzzled look. "Let me explain?" Optimus begins, "You see; in the Maximal army, the next step was Commander, then Lieutenant, then Convoy. And Convoy was the ultimate level of authority; at least in the Maximal chain of command; it was slightly different for the Autobots." "This all doesn't make sense, Optimus?I thought the leaders were called Prime?" Silverbolt comments.

"I'm getting to that?" Optimus states. "Technically the rank is called Convoy; and the leaders themselves are called Prime. It's hard to explain; some bots call them Prime and others call them Convoy?but they really don't seem to mind either name. " Optimus explains, "You see, back on Cybertron there were a few 'Convoys' in the Maximal chain of command; LioConvoy, who managed space exploration, Big Convoy, who maintained order and peace, and lastly Wing Convoy, who managed the Predacons. However, when Megatron stole the Golden Disk, Wing Convoy was severely reprimanded for his lack in duties. But he was not one to be discouraged, and he passed an order down through his lieutenants."

"What order was that Optimus?" "To get someone to track down Megatron, and bring him back to face justice!" Optimus stated and slammed his fists together. "Heh yeah?and guess whose shoulders he put that burden on?" Rattrap interjects. Silverbolt nods his head lightly. "Well, originally we were a space exploration ship sent out by LioConvoy. He informed me that if anything happened, to alert him immediately and that he would gather a crew to find and rescue us." Optimus starts, "But things didn't go as planned. Instead, Wing Convoy contacted me, and informed me of the situation with Megatron. I argued that we were not only on a routine space exploration mission; but we also had a secret mission to get rid of Rampage?" Optimus sighs, "?But he wasn't willing to listen. He knew that if Megatron wasn't caught and returned to Cybertron that his own tail would be in a sling; and so he made me a Commander and gave me the assignment of tracking down Megatron."

"Wow?sounds like this Wing Convoy guy was really self-centered and mean." Silverbolt states. "Not so much mean; or even self-centered for that matter; he was just?wise. He'd been through many battles, and he knew how to handle things and clean up messes. He would much sooner use one of his men than himself to do his dirty work." Optimus explains defensively. "Hmm?" Silverbolt merely mutters as he looks away. "But that's all in the past now?" Optimus sighs as he sees a mountain range not too far off in the distance, "But we've got bigger problems right now to worry about."

"Hey Bigbot?" Cheetor asks as he and Silverbolt drag Rhinox on the stretcher, "Do you think that's the mountain range where the Ark crashed?" Rattrap makes a noise, "Not likely?unless the mountain range somehow magically migrated about 1,000 clicks north!" Rattrap giggles a little. Cheetor sighs, "Ah, I was hoping?" "Remember, all the continents are still connected. Who knows where the Ark will end up; much less this mountain range." Optimus states as they continue on.

"Any progress on the weapons Nemesis?" Tarantulas asks. "Well, the main missile launcher appears to be in working order, and the external guns are operational as well?" she begins and turns to face Tarantulas for a moment, "I believe that we're in business!" "Excellent!" Tarantulas comments happily, "Now, if only Waspinator and Fenrir are having the same luck with the Decepticons?" "And what about the Decepticons?" an unfamiliar voice asks from behind them.

Tarantulas and Nemesis whip around; both drawing their weapons; but recoil in horror at what they see. "I suppose you are Tarantulas; the one the wolf keeps calling Master?" the massive bot states, his voice callous and gruff. "And you would be??" Tarantulas asks with fear in his voice. "I?" he begins as he steps into the light inside the cockpit, "?am MegaZarak!!"

"Oh?so they did succeed in awakening you all from stasis lock?" Tarantulas rubs his chin, "Hmm?amazing!" "Yes?however, I'm not too sure about this new alternate mode; it's seems?unnatural." MegaZarak comments. "What exactly do you transform into?" Tarantulas asks. "Well, from what the wolf has explained to me, we Decepticons get downsized into you Predacons, and so that's exactly what they did. They used a device on me that you gave them and I emerged like this; smaller and with a giant snake monster alt mode, called a Jormungand."

Nemesis nods her head slightly in approval, "That's very interesting; I'm a Roc!" she comments. "What's a Roc; and what's your name?" MegaZarak asks. "A Roc is a mythological bird of prey; and my name is Nemesis!"

Suddenly MegaZarak holds his hands in the air in shock. "THE NEMESIS! WHAT HAPPENED TO IT?!" he shouts! "Well, my friend?" Tarantulas states as he points to Nemesis to take over the controls. She nods and resumes the pilot's task. Tarantulas walks up to MegaZarak; only slightly smaller than him now, "?I guess I'd better explain everything; starting at the beginning of the Beast Wars!"

Elsewhere?

"Stand still and face your death like real Predacons!!!" Megatron commands from inside their ship as he continues firing upon them. "We have to bring down dem shields 'n take out Megatron!" Tidalwave shouts as they continue avoiding being scrapped. "Perhaps it's time for a tactical retreat?" Gigatron states slyly, and Tidalwave looks at him puzzled, but then catches on.

"WHAT?!" Megatron screams as he watches the two Predacons run away and transform, "COWARDS!! Come back here!!" He quickly presses a few controls and pulls a lever, "Fine then! You leave me with no other option than to chase you down!" Suddenly red lights flash inside the cabin and sirens go off. "Warning! Fuel reserves dangerously low; any further expenditures will result in total systems failure." The onboard computer alerts him. Megatron slams his fist into the screen with full force; shattering it. "BLAST IT ALLLLLL!!!!!" He screams and sinks slowly into the chair and breathes deeply, "Oh well?I suppose here's as good as any place to begin planning for the future?yessssss!"

Back with the Maximals?

"Why don't we just fly? It would be so much faster." Silverbolt asks. "No! Not all of us can fly, Silverbolt; and I want to keep the group together?" Optimus starts, "You know, in case anything should happen." All of a sudden the ground begins to shake a little, "Uh?Optimus?" Rattrap begins with a shaky voice. "What is it Rattrap?" Optimus asks, a little worried. "I think something's going to happen!"

"What's going on?" Blackarachnia asks as the tremors grow in intensity. "Well, everyone, I got some good news, and I got some bad news." Rattrap states as he scans across the landscape towards the mountains. "So, what's the good news?" Optimus asks. "I see a ship!" Rattrap states. "Good! Maybe it's here to rescue us!" Cheetor adds in. "Uh?that's the bad news?" Rattrap gulps as the ship comes into view, "It ain't no Maximal ship; that's a Decepticon battle cruiser!!!!"

The Antagony descends through the thick clouds near the tops of the mountains and hovers just below the cloud layer; in full range of the Maximals. "Quickly everyone! Battle positions!!" Optimus commands as they all scatter and take cover behind some small boulders.

"Commander Tarantulas! The Maximals are in range!" Nemesis shouts back. No sooner than she does this does Tarantulas come racing into the cockpit. "I'll take the controls! You and MegaZarak take the guns!" he commands as he rushes up to the controls and pilots the ship towards the Maximals, still a few miles away. MegaZarak rushes in and grabs the controls. "Actually, I'll handle the guns; this is my ship after all." MegaZarak comments, and Nemesis stares up at him in contempt. "Fine; then I'll find something else to do!" she states as she walks into the main cabin; and finds Fenrir and Waspinator standing next to a few other bots; unfamiliar to her. "Let me guess; you guys are the Decepticons, right?" she asks. "Yes, my name is Myrimidon, and this is Six-Shot, and that's Skar." he states as he points to each of the new Predacons. "Well, aren't we the happy little bunch?" Nemesis comments sarcastically. "Oh yes?Waspinator very happy!" Waspinator shakes his head up and down and smiles at her. "Remind me again why I saved him?" she asks herself quietly as she covers her face in shame.

"Do you really think they're our enemies Bigbot?" Cheetor asks him as they watch the ship draw closer, "I mean we were wrong about Ravage when he came here." All of a sudden laser blasts start exploding all around them. "Does that answer your question?!" Rattrap shouts as he takes out his gun and starts firing upon the ship. "Yep!" Cheetor gulps and starts firing upon the ship too.

"Stupid Maximals?they never learn!" Tarantulas snickers as he pilots the ship high above the Maximals. "Don't they realize that we're out of range?" MegaZarak comments. "One thing you'll quickly learn about Maximals, MegaZarak?" Tarantulas gestures with his hand as he looks at him, "?they're always ready to fight; even if there is no fight."

Blast after blast pummels the ground, sending the Maximals flying into the air as the ground literally explodes around them. "Ah, what else could go wrong!" Rattrap shouts. "Don't ask!!" Blackarachnia screams. "Too late!" Silverbolt points up in the air as he fires his wing-tip missiles at the Antagony.

Suddenly, the clouds above them start to part; and the form of a ship appears. "Oh boy?we're all gonna die!" Rattrap shouts. "Hold on a second?Is that what I think it is?" Optimus shouts as he watches the ship descend. "Ah no way?that looks just like the Axalon!" Rattrap yells. "Yes?they've finally come!!" Optimus throws his arms in the air triumphantly as laser blasts explode all around him.

"Tarantulas! I'm picking something up on radar!" MegaZarak announces. "WHAT?!" Tarantulas yells as he races over to MegaZarak quickly. "It's?some kind of ship?" MegaZarak states. Tarantulas examines the image on the screen. "Hmm?that shape?" Suddenly his voice and expression fade to sadness, "NO! It can't be!" "What is it Tarantulas?" MegaZarak asks him. "Quickly! Concentrate your fire on that ship!!" Tarantulas screams as MegaZarak re-aims the guns at the ship as it level out with them and faces them head on.

The crew is tossed around inside the other ship by shot after shot from the Antagony. "They've taken out our lighting system!" One of the crew shouts as they move around in near darkness. "You do realize that's a Decepticon battle cruiser!" another of the crew shouts. "Yes, I'm well aware of that fact Snarl?and that's why we have to take it down!!" The pilot shouts as he pushes a few buttons and gun ports open and begin firing upon the Antagony.

"You nitwit! You didn't raise the shields?!?!" Tarantulas screams at MegaZarak as the ship shakes and rumbles as each blast hits. "Don't blame me for you incompetence!" MegaZarak snaps back. "What's going on Master Tarantulas? Is there anything I can do?" Fenrir shouts as he rushes into the pilot's bay; accompanied by the rest of the crew. "Fenrir, try to raise the shields! Nemesis and Waspinator, ready the main gun!" Tarantulas commands as the ship tosses them about in the cabin. "And what about us?" Six-Shot asks as he grabs a hold of one of the chairs. "Prepare yourselves?" MegaZarak begins with a sly grin, "?We're going to board to their ship!"

They quickly race to the back of the ship as explosion after explosion rocks the ship. Fenrir frantically taps on keys on the a control panel, "It's no use Tarantulas! I can't raise the shields!!" He screams as a sudden blast sends him flying across the ship and smashes him into a wall. "SLAG!!! I will not be defeated!" Tarantulas yells as he grabs the controls and forces the ship into an upward climb.

"What in the heck're they doing?" Rattrap asks as he points at the Antagony. "Beats me?" Cheetor responds as they all watch the Antagony rise above the other ship, and the bottom of the Antagony splits open and a giant missile launcher is revealed. "Oh no?" Optimus states in sheer horror as he watches the events unfold right before his eyes.

Soon the Antagony rises above the clouds and Tarantulas snickers with delight. Just then, he hears footsteps behind him and he turns around quickly. "What in the inferno are you doing?!" MegaZarak screams, "We can not board their ship with you moving it!" "I've got a better plan?" Tarantulas sneers as he turns around and presses a big red button, and the ship rocks as the giant missile from under their ship launches and heads straight for the other ship.

"Sir! I've an object closing in fast! What should we do?" one of the crew of the Maximal's ship asks frantically as he waits for an answer. "Compose yourself Warpath?" the pilot sighs deeply, "We're not going down without a fight!" Suddenly a huge explosion rips through their ship as their shields shatter and flames engulf the rear of the ship as the door of the pilot's room suddenly closes; protecting them from the flames. "What's your plan, sir?" Snarl asks as they feel the ship begin to lose altitude. "Rest assured; help is on the way?" The pilot points out the windshield as they see someone zoom past them towards the Antagony.

"Yeee-haaaa!!" Rattrap screams as he rides Optimus's back as they fly up through the clouds and land on top of the Antagony's windshield. Tarantulas, Optimus, and Rattrap all exchange looks of utter shock "Oh no! Primal!" Tarantulas screams. "Tarantulas?!?!" Primal and Rattrap shout simultaneously as they stare in sheer disbelief at the still very-much alive Tarantulas. Tarantulas quickly whips out his gun and aims it at Optimus, "DIEEEE STUPID MAXIMALS!!!" MegaZarak's mouth drops open as he sees Tarantulas aim his gun, "NOOO YOU IDIOT!!! THE AIR PRESSURE!!!" "Hasta la vista, Tarantulas!" Optimus salutes him with a laugh as he jumps off of the Antagony just as Tarantulas fires; causing the windshield to explode outward. A vacuum effect sucks MegaZarak towards the window, "This is the last time I take orders from you!!" he screams at Tarantulas as he gets sucked out the window and flies through the air helplessly.

Tarantulas manages to grab the edge of the window as he almost flies out, screaming in his usual manner, "AIIYYYEEEE!!!!!!!!" when a gun barrel taps him on top of his head. "What? Leaving without saying 'Goodbye'?" Rattrap states as he holds onto the ship with his other hand, "Gee, I'm hurt!" "NY-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" Tarantulas screams as Rattrap moves the gun and shoots Tarantulas's hand, sending him flying into the clouds screaming the whole time.

"Wazpinator say it all along?" Waspinator begins as the rest of the crew tries to rescue the ship as it hurdles towards a mountain, "?Spider-bot is biggest idiot of them all!!" "Huh, can't argue with him on that one." Rattrap laughs as he sits down on top of the cockpit. Suddenly he notices the mountain quickly approaching them, "Oh no." he states as he runs down the length of the ship towards the end and jumps screaming, "Geronimo!!!"

The Antagony leaves a giant smoke trail as it plunges in the opposite direction of the Maximal ship. "So?this was your big plan, Wing Convoy?" Warpath shouts to the pilot. "There is much more to being a leader than meets the eye?" Wing Convoy states as the ship races closer and closer towards Earth, "?We came here for a specific agenda; taking down that Decepticon war-bird was not it." He merely squints as the others frantically try to save the ship as they plummet towards the ground.

On the ground, Silverbolt, Cheetor and Blackarachnia watch as the two ships crash into the planet; the Maximal's ship into a vast plain; and the Antagony onto the top of a mountain. The ground trembles and shakes beneath their feet as they feel the shockwave from both of the collisions, causing them to lose their balance and fall down.

Meanwhile in the air Rattrap screams as he free-falls. But out of nowhere a hand grabs him from behind and catches him in mid-fall. "Looks like I got here just in time." Optimus states with a smirk as he uses his foot thrusters to land safely on the ground near the fallen Maximals. "Ah, my hero!" Rattrap lightly touches Optimus on the nose and Optimus tosses him down and laughs. Optimus smiles as the other Maximals rise to their feet slowly, "Well, at least my headache's gone!"

"Well, that some adventure." Silverbolt states as he gestures towards the two smoke trails fading in the distance from the two ships. "Oh?my head!" a voice states from behind a rock. A figure stands up slowly, holding his head in pain, "Rhinox!! Big buddy!!" Rattrap shouts as he runs over and gives Rhinox a big hug, "It's about time you woke up, ya big lugnut!"

"So, what'd I miss?" Rhinox asks the others as they stand in front of him. "I'll explain it later Rhinox?" Optimus begins, "But I can say this: This war is no longer what it was; this has become a battle of heroes, villains, and of legends. This has become a battle of mythological proportions?" Optimus smiles as he stares out at the mountainous horizon as the Sun begins to set, creating a picturesque portrait of red, yellow, and orange against the snowy white and blue mountains, "This is no longer the Beast Wars; this is now the Myth Wars!"


Please feel free to post any and all comments; the more the better! I love hearing what you guys think!

Thanks again; and watch out as the battles start to heat up in Myth Wars!

What a great read, MS - Thanks!!

This opens ands sets up nice conlflicts between characters!!

And LioConvoy!! I was just looking at him today..

And you just reminded me to go buy a Big Convoy.. damn.

But - back to the story.. very cool visuals!!
Maximals fighting eachother - I would like to see that animated!!

The Antagony?? What the?? You can't do that!! Just pop in some ship that was ALSO chasing the Ark?? ..Excellent move - and according to Tarantulas - it makes sense!

Nice scene with Silverbolt asking OpOp what Cybertron was like.. Never thought that Silverbolt wouldn't anything about his home. Also, nice interpretation of Convoys/Primes.

Can't wait to read more!!

.billy

PS - I'd write more - but I'm sleepy as Hell!!

BillyBadAss wrote:What a great read, MS - Thanks!!

And you just reminded me to go buy a Big Convoy.. damn.

Go with Univers Nemesis Prime. It has a better paint job and no indication that he's a Decepticon outside of his box.

BillyBadAss wrote:What a great read, MS - Thanks!!

This opens ands sets up nice conlflicts between characters!!

Yeah...and no major cliffhangers !

BillyBadAss wrote:And LioConvoy!! I was just looking at him today..

Well, since shin decided to use Wing Convoy as the main new Maximal; I needed to tie him into the other Convoys from the Japanese series...and that's why he and Big Convoy are in there and their backstories explained.

BillyBadAss wrote:And you just reminded me to go buy a Big Convoy.. damn.

Like Imperiax Prime said; buy the Nemesis Prime. Cheaper, and still the same toy as the Big Convoy figure. If you absolutely want a Big Convoy; go ahead; but expect to pay big bucks.

BillyBadAss wrote:But - back to the story.. very cool visuals!!
Maximals fighting eachother - I would like to see that animated!!

Same here...just all the tension built up over the Beast Wars coming out in one furious battle...

BillyBadAss wrote:The Antagony?? What the?? You can't do that!! Just pop in some ship that was ALSO chasing the Ark?? ..Excellent move - and according to Tarantulas - it makes sense!

Who says I can't?

Seriously; I was inspired by that pic of the Nemesis on top of Mount Olympus. But since the ship was changed and the Nemesis was severly damaged in Season 3 of the Beast Wars; I needed a new ship...and this one worked perfectly! As for the name...I got that from the Nemesis itself. Just another word for Nemesis...sort of.

And Tarantulas always seems to know these things. Of course for the sake of the story we know that he just downloaded from the ship's computer after he discovered it. This was also the best way to dance around the fact that it wasn't in G1... Yup, the G1 Decepticons thought that they went back to Cybertron when they were in stasis lock hidden in a lagoon in Europe...hehe.

BillyBadAss wrote:Nice scene with Silverbolt asking OpOp what Cybertron was like.. Never thought that Silverbolt wouldn't anything about his home. Also, nice interpretation of Convoys/Primes.

Well, if you recall in The Agenda Part 1; Silverbolt says, "Cybertron...the home I've never known" Remember; he was 're-born' on Earth, his data-tracks were lost in the crash; and none of this was never explained to him.

BillyBadAss wrote:Can't wait to read more!!

.billy

PS - I'd write more - but I'm sleepy as Hell!!

Sure...I'd always love to hear more comments!

Alpha_&_Omega wrote: this is awesome....hasbro should take notes.....especially with the 10th anny and cybertron ending in the next 6 months. they need to get crack'n.

Yes!!!!

If Hasbro were to make this into an actual series...OMFG that would be awesome!!

I can only wish...

But thanks for your comments; I really like hearing your thoughts! And just like you wanted, no major cliffhangers !

Thanks everyone; I'll be writing more soon and post them as I write them!

Keep watching!

ImperiaxPrime wrote:

BillyBadAss wrote:What a great read, MS - Thanks!!

And you just reminded me to go buy a Big Convoy.. damn.

Go with Univers Nemesis Prime. It has a better paint job and no indication that he's a Decepticon outside of his box.

I remembered that one - I just bought one last night on eBay.. $20.50.

He has a really good design - don't know why I never picked one up before..

Thanks for the suggestion, guys!

.billy

I just wanted to let everyone know that I updated each chapter a little. I added title extensions (so it's more than just Part #....which was too 'bleh' in retrospect) and fixed a few minor errors I found in the text.

Oh, and Chapter 6 will be up either tonight or tomorrow (depending upon how much time I have tonight).

Thanks again!

Alright...as promised

Chapter 6 is here! Oh; and note that there's a great little surprise inside the stolen Predacon ship...watch for it as Megatron discovers it!



'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon's version: Episode 58: "Quondam States":



Inside the small cockpit of the captured Predacon vessel Megatron sleeps; reclined in one of the pilot?s chairs when the ship suddenly rocks and jolts him awake. ?What in the inferno?!? He yells as he sits up in his seat, checking around for anything near him. The ship rocks again but this time Megatron rises and runs over to the controls. ?Perimeter attack; Predacon unit Gigatron.? The ship?s computer alerts him. ?Slag! Doesn?t he know when to give up!? Megatron presses a button and cannons rise out of the ship. ?He?s been at this for the past seven megacycles!?

Outside of the ship Gigatron notices the cannons and makes a run for it just as several laser blasts begin pummeling the ground behind him. In the distance; out of the guns? range; Tidal Wave stands behind a large boulder and watches as Gigatron runs towards him and out of the blast path.

?Blast it all! He escaped again!? Megatron snarls inside the ship and clenches his fists in anger. ?Hmm?there must be something in here he wants?? Megatron suddenly stops in mid thought, ??Or rather he doesn?t want me to find?yessss!? He smirks a little and turns away from the main controls, ?Perhaps it is time I investigated the ship?? Megatron?s voice trails off as he begins to laugh to himself.

?Well boss; what?s the situation?? Tidal Wave asks as Gigatron runs up to him and joins him behind the boulder. ?No go. The shields are still too powerful.? Gigatron states. ?How much longer do ya think it?ll take?? Tidal Wave asks. Gigatron looks up at him with a slight gleam to his optic; ?Not too much longer I hope?after all, he can?t hold out forever in there without refueling?? Tidal Wave begins to laugh a little, but it grows as Gigatron joins in.

Elsewhere?

?Well, there it is!? Rattrap shouts as the Maximals make their way towards the downed ship of Wing Convoy?s crew. Optimus rubs his chin lightly, ?Interesting. I wonder who it could be.? ?Do you think it?s LioConvoy? You said that he?d come after us.? Cheetor comments as they walk along the dusty ground through small patches of green bushes. ?I really can?t say for sure Cheetor?? Primal looks out across the land at the ship a couple of miles ahead of them, ?I really can?t say.?

About 20 miles away another robot contemplates something as well; but his thoughts are more spiteful.

MegaZarak screams in frustration, ?I must be a fool for trusting that half-wit Tarantulas! Not only did that numb-skull take down my ship; he also managed to take down the Nemesis and nearly destroyed history in the process!? He stomps across the dusty lands and kicks up dirt onto his shiny metal legs; dulling their finish. ?When I get my hands on him?he?ll wish that he never came online!!? He stops for a brief moment to look up at the moon shining high in the sky; and the stars twinkling all around. ?To think that I?m stranded here on this pathetic excuse for a planet with no way to get home?I must be a fool.? He snarls a little and begins to run a little. ?Beast Mode!!? He screams and transforms as he races across the semi-barren landscape.

In another area Tarantulas walks along the ground, badly damaged from his impact with the ground after the mishap on the Antagony. He makes a muffled noise as he kicks a stone across the ground. ?If only the rat and Primal hadn?t interfered in my business; then I would have that Decepticon ship and the crew as my prizes as well?? Tarantulas?s voice trailed off as he raises his arm up in front of him. He opens a slide-panel on his arm and reveals a few red buttons and a small screen with Predacon text scrolling across it. After pressing a few buttons the screen begins to flash and a goggle-like screen drops down from his head and over his optics, ?But perhaps I won?t need them after all?? Tarantulas cackles and replaces the panel on his arm. His laugh grows louder as he begins to pick up speed and run across the land.

Back with the Maximals; 4 giant gold-colored wave-screens fan out from the downed ship and begin to rotate. ?It looks there?s still a lot of energon in this sector of the planet.? Optimus states as they continue towards the ship. Just then Rhinox begins to twitch as energon waves ripple across his body. ?Tell me?about it! Beast Mode!? Rhinox shouts as he transforms and the waves subside.

Optimus rubs his chin lightly, ?Hmm?interesting.? ?What?s so interesting?? Silverbolt asks. ?It would appear that whoever it is in that ship; they?re Maximal.? Optimus states. ?What makes you so certain?? Blackarachnia questions. ?Did you see the scanner waves? They were gold in color; Predacon scanners are purple.? Optimus explains as they near the ship. ?Yeah; unless it?s some kind of Predacon trick!? Rattrap comments. Optimus sighs loudly and shakes his head quietly.

Meanwhile, on top of a mountain?

?Begin repairs!? Fenrir shouts as he points to a broken control panel on the Antagony. Myrimidon nods as he lumbers his massive bulk over to the panel in question and pops off the protective plate. A few feet away Waspinator quietly tries to connect a set of wires when he senses something behind him. ?Come on bug-face; move it! This ship isn?t going to repair itself!? Nemesis shouts. ?While Waspinator do his part; what birdy-bot do?? Waspinator retorts as he rises to face her head on. ?Right now we need you to help repair the ship?? Nemesis grabs one of her swords and raises in-between them, ??But don?t think that means that I won?t scrap you just the same!? She squints at him and pushes him back into the wall, ?Now get back to work!? Waspinator lowers his head a little and buzzes a little as he turns around and goes back to work.

?So, Fenrir, tell me?? Six-Shot begins as he strolls up to the front of the ship, ?How do you know so much about this ship? These aren?t exactly easy repairs.? Fenrir turns around to face him; silent for a long moment. ?Well?if you must know?? Fenrir begins as he walks over to Six-Shot, ?I downloaded the schematics for the ship soon after we crashed.? Six-Shot eyes him a little, but then nods approvingly. ?Alright?? he begins as he picks up a wrench, ?So what do you want me to do?? ?See if you can find any reinforced glass on board. We need to make a new windshield.? Fenrir states. ?As you command?? Six-Shot comments as he bows a little and walks off. Fenrir notices this move; but does nothing as he turns back to look out the windshield at the nearby snow-covered mountains reflecting the moonlight softly, ?It?s only a matter of time?we will have our moment again.? He states as he taps his fingers lightly on the keys of the control panel.

Back with the Maximals, Optimus and his men have finally made it to the downed ship. ?So now what?da we do?? Rattrap questions with his hands. ?Well, I guess we could try knocking.? Optimus states. They all stand there quietly for a moment; unsure of what to say next. ?Sounds good to me.? Blackarachnia comments as she moves towards the ship. Cheetor and Silverbolt exchange looks and shrug their shoulders as they walk up to the hull and start tapping on it lightly.

A few minutes pass with no response. ?Any other ideas?? Rattrap comments sarcastically. ?Like you had any better ones Rat-face!? Cheetor comments, ?I?m sure that the universal greeting will work great.? Rattrap grimaces, ?Oh yeah? And how do you know that it won?t work, eh?? Rattrap retorts. ?ENOUGH!? Rhinox shouts as he steps between them, ?Rhinox?Maximize!? He shouts as he transforms and looks at each of them. ?Ah come on?I was only joking.? Cheetor smiles innocently. Rhinox simply shakes his head a little.

Just then a sound draws their attention to the top of the ship. ?That sounded like a roof hatch opening!? Blackarachnia shouts as they all step back and draw their weapons. Slowly a figure rises out of the shuttle; and Optimus?s jaw drops in amazement, ?Oh Primus it can?t be??

Back with Megatron?

?There must be something here?? Megatron comments as he walks through the ship, observing each area, ??something I can use?? Suddenly he stops in mid-sentence as he sees something; something that truly bewilders him. ?By the pit! A data-disk!? Megatron states as he picks it up. He carefully examines it; feeling the smoothness of the item?s surface with his metallic fingers. ?Hmm?perhaps this is what Gigatron didn?t want me to find?? Megatron smirks as he pushes a button on a nearby computer and a small slot opens up. Megatron quickly inserts the disk into the computer. ?Computer! Play this at once!? he shouts as he turns his attention to the computer?s screen.

The screen flickers on and after a few moments of static; the image begins to clear up as a film begins to play.

In the background of the black and white film sounds of footsteps can be heard as the camera pans to the left and focuses in on three robots. ?What?!? Megatron utters as his jaw drops in shock at the bots on the screen.

?Gigatron! Do me a favor and keep an eye out for any Maximals that may accidentally pass by?? the robot in front begins; the sound scratchy from the film. ?Will do!? Gigatron responds; leaving the sight of the camera. Off-screen his footsteps grow more and more distant as the camera follows the other two bots as they continue into the room.

?What are we waiting for? Let?s get it and get out of here; the Maximals may be watching us!? The other bot asks in a deep but strangely reptile-like voice. ?Oh come come now?Do you really take me for that much of a fool? I?ve already located and taken out all of the Maximal?s security webs, and their holographic cameras as well. You must realize that it is Megatron that you are talking to, not some lowly drone.? The central bot states. ?Yes Mighty Megatron?? the other bot states with a slight inhale at the end of his statement.

Megatron watches the film with great curiosity, rubbing his chin occasionally. ?Strange?I don?t recall a back up camera system in there?? he mutters as he continues to watch the scratchy film.

?Ah yes?there it is!? Megatron proclaims as he steps up to a cylindrical tower with a glowing area in the center. Bolts of electricity move across the surface of the glowing area; and protect something floating in the center. ?Do you realize what this is?? Megatron asks the other bot. ?Correct me if I?m wrong; but is that not the Golden Disk?? The other bot asks; raising a finger into the air. ?You are correct; and with this disk we will be able to crush the Maximals and take our rightful place; as rulers of Cybertron!?

Megatron presses a button and pauses the film. ?Huh?little did he realize that was only a cover for my motives?? Megatron begins, ??And that the secret message that the original Megatron had encoded on the disk had a very specific order; as well as the coordinates to carry out that order?yessss!? Megatron sighs a little, ?Albeit true that I did not want to carry out those orders; it ended up being the most useful way to deal with the Maximals?as well as correct the mistakes of the past.? Megatron snarls a little, ?I was so close to victory?I had it in my grasp...? His expression turns smug again as he sighs and presses the button to play the film again.

?Not only that; but the disk will also give us the coordinates to find Energon.? The other bot states, ?The rations that the Maximals give us seem hardly fit for Predacons of our rank.? ?Indeed.? Megatron comments as he removes a small device from a compartment on his body and holds it up to the energy field surrounding the disk. And with the press of a button; a bright burst of light fills the room and shatters the energy field.

As the energy field turns into sharp glass-like shards that fall to the floor; Megatron lunges forward and catches the disk as it begins to fall. He barely manages to catch it, and takes a brief moment to sigh a breath of relief. But as soon as the other bot notices it; Megatron stands back up and glares down at the slightly smaller bot.

The loud screams of sirens suddenly break the silence of the room. ?WHAT?!? Megatron screams as he looks around in question. ?Aarrrgh! We?ve be ambushed!? The other bot screams; drawing his sword. Megatron quickly looks out towards the area where they had came in from. ?Slag! Where did that fool go?? Megatron shouts as he clenches his empty fist in anger. ?It would appear that Gigatron has alerted the Maximals to our plan...? The other bot snarls. Megatron squints and holds the disk in front of his face, ?It does not matter now?noooo. For with this; I no longer need Gigatron. With this; all of my greatest dreams will be fulfilled!? He shouts as he throws he head back in laughter.

?I suggest we leave now, Megatron. The Maximals are surely on their way!? The other bot interrupts. Megatron?s laugh abruptly stops, and his expression grows serious. ?Yessss?I suppose you?re right?? Megatron states as he nods, ??I believe that it?s time for a tactical retreat.? He casually points to the opposite wall, ?Dinobot; if you?d please?? The other bot nods, charging up his optics and fires a pair of green lasers from them. Smoke fills the room as Megatron and Dinobot quickly race out of the newly made entrance.

Megatron watches the film for a few more moments as Maximals enter the room from the other direction. ?Slag! Their gone!? One of the bots proclaims; slamming his foot into the ground. ?Well; they couldn?t have gotten far Longrack?? another, more bulky bot states as he strolls up to the destroyed container for the Golden Disk. ?I?ll bet you?re right! Should I have Stampy and Break pursue them Big Convoy?? Longrack asks. ?That would be a good idea...but after they?ve taken Gigatron and his crew to the prison moon.? Big Convoy states with a slight nod. ?Right away sir!? Longrack salutes and rushes off camera.

All alone in the room; Big Convoy shakes his head in disappointment. ?Well, the Maximal Elders aren?t going to like this?? and he proceeds to turn around and leave the room.

Suddenly the film ends and a Maximal symbol appears on the screen with rows of Maximal text scrolling across the bottom. ?Interesting?so these were the private files of the Maximal Elders?I wonder who could have stolen them?yessssss!? Megatron smirks as he looks towards the front of the ship; specifically at the windshield.

Back with the Maximals?

?Greetings my fellow Maximals! I am Wing Convoy!? The bot states as he stands on top of the ship. ?Well strip my gears and call me an alarm clock; if it ain?t the ol? wise-bot himself!? Rattrap shouts sarcastically. ?Rattrap; please. Have a little respect.? Optimus states as he steps in front of Rattrap. ?RESPECT?! Are you off your nut? It?s his fault that we ended up here in the first place!? Rattrap retorts. Optimus places his hands upon his hips and glares down at Rattrap. ?He?s still our superior officer; and so he will be treated with the respect that a higher ranking officer deserves.? Optimus states. ?Uh?well?? Rattrap begins, but lowers his head in defeat, ?Ah alright, if you say so.?

?It?s been a long time?? Optimus begins, ?It?s good to see you again.? Wing Convoy flinches in shock and stares at the huge Transmetal robot, ?Is that you Commander Primal?? ?Yes?? Optimus looks at himself and the others, ??We?ve had some changes since you seen us last.? ?Quite; I?m sure.? Wing Convoy states as he hops down onto the ground.

?Well?as long as you are here; you?re welcome to stay with us.? Wing Convoy extends his hand. Optimus takes it and shakes it; engulfing nearly half of Wing Convoy?s arm in his grasp. ?It appears that you?re all grown up now, hmm?? Wing Convoy smirks. Optimus merely squints and frowns, while Rattrap and the others laugh behind him. ?Yep?things just keep gettin? weirder and weirder?? Rattrap comments and winks.


What will Megatron do next? And what is the hidden agenda of Tarantulas? Will the Predacons in the downed Antagony be able to raise her again? What other surprises lie in store?

Keep watchin' and feel free to leave any and all comments.

Now that was a good read, but we want more precious, more!

Dark_Fool wrote:Now that was a good read, but we want more precious, more!

You can be sure that I'm going to be writing a lot more of this series; that's for sure! I have many ideas in mind; many things that will leave everyone awe-struck and amazed (hopefully ).

But thank you very much for your comments; and I'll be writing the next chapter sometime within the week.

To quote Alucard from Hellsing:

Come on, Hurry, HURRY! The night is still young and the fun has just begun!

That was a great read - it seems like the characters are writing themselves!

Thanks, MS, for another fantastic chapter!!

.billy

BillyBadAss wrote:That was a great read - it seems like the characters are writing themselves!

Thanks, MS, for another fantastic chapter!!

.billy

Thank you Billy and Dark Fool (and anyone who has read it)!

Episode 59 is nearly complete; and will be posted on Friday (unless it gets done sooner).

Oh; and if you've been wanting to see some great fight scenes; this will be the chapter you've been waiting for!

Thanks again!

Alright...the fans demanded it; so I wrote it!

O.K.; so that was lame...but anyway; I finished it up; and here it is!

This is where things really start to get set into motion...



'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon?s Version: Episode 59: "Finding the Axiom":



?Ya know; it?s good to back inside a Maximal ship.? Rattrap proclaims as he reclines in a control chair. ?You can say that again!? Cheetor adds as he spins around in one of the other chairs. Silverbolt and Blackarachnia watch him; but as soon as he notices them he stops and looks away; embarrassed. ?No matter how grown up you try to act; you?re still just a kid to me.? Blackarachnia laughs a little. Cheetor growls a little in response, ?I?ve grown up a lot more than you?ll ever know!?

?Well?? Warpath states as he strolls into the room followed by Optimus, Wing Convoy and Rhinox, ??I could cut the tension in this room with an energon blade.? ?Ha ha?very funny.? Cheetor mocks.

?That Decepticon mega-missile really did some damage back there.? Optimus states as he walks through the cabin of the ship. ?Indeed. Luckily for us we?ve made some modifications to this class of ships since you and your crew left on board the Axalon,? Wing Convoy comments, ?And we were able to seal off the rear of the ship just in time.?

?How long do you think it?ll take to make repairs?? Optimus asks as he turns to face Rhinox. ?Hmm?hard to say. Perhaps 3 to 4 deca-cycles.? Rhinox replies, examining a piece of broken metal. ?If everyone were to help; I?m sure that the repairs would be much quicker.? Wing Convoy states. Optimus nods, ?Agreed?? he turns to the others in the front section of the ship, ??Any objections??

?Don?t we evah get a moment to relax Optimus?? Rattrap states bluntly. All turn to face him, but Rhinox is the first to speak, ?You do realize that those Predacons could get that ship repaired at any time?? ?Yeah?so what?? Rattrap comments, ?It?s not like they?ll be comin? here after us.? Everyone stares at him blankly. ?O.K?.so maybe they will come here.? Rattrap gives in.

?Rattrap has a point Optimus.? Silverbolt interjects. Optimus turns to face him. ?We?ve been through a lot. Don?t you think that we could use a moment to rest?? Optimus stands silently for a moment, but then responds, ?I?m with Rhinox on this one. If the Predacons get that Decepticon battle cruiser operational again; we?ll be the first targets that they come after; and they could easily destroy this ship if they get enough power.? He slams his fist into his hand, ?We can?t let that happen!?

Silverbolt stares in disbelief at Optimus, but says nothing. ?Well, you?re the big cheese.? Rattrap butts in and sighs, ?But can we start on the repairs later? I just got comfortable!?

?Don?t get too comfortable?? Warpath begins as he leans against a nearby wall, ??We need you to go on a recon mission.?

?Eh?? Rattrap mutters, raising a brow in question. ?Yes; it?s true.? Wing Convoy begins as he strolls in from the rear of the ship, ?Optimus and I have been talking; and we need someone to go on a recon mission; to find out just how far along the Predacons are with their repairs.? ?And so you want me to do it, right?? Rattrap rebuttals sarcastically. ?Of course.? Optimus grins a little.

?Well, so much for my hot oil bath!? Rattrap comments as he hops out of the chair. ?Just a second?I?m sending Snarl with you.? Wing Convoy adds, patting Rattrap on the shoulder. Rattrap looks at him, ?Great. Now we can get reduced to burning piles of scrap together!? Rattrap mutters sarcastically. ?Shut up Rattrap!? Optimus states. Wing Convoy turns to him for a moment, ?Now I understand why you say that.? Optimus simply nods and winks.

?So?how do we get out of here?? Rattrap asks looking for an exit. ?Like I said; we?ve made some modifications to these ships?? Wing Convoy states as he strolls over to a control station and presses a button. A door slides open next to one of the drop-down exits. ?Well, that?s just prime.? Optimus comments happily.

?Daytona Mode!? Rattrap yells as he transforms in his vehicle mode, ?Maximum acceleration!? Snarl watches him grind his wheels against the metal floor and take off like a rocket out of the entrance. ?And I?m supposed to catch him how?? Snarl comments with innocent sarcasm. ?You certainly aren?t going to catch him by standing here!? Wing Convoy states, urging him to move. Snarl merely sighs and transforms into his lion mode and races after Rattrap.

?Did you get it on him?? Optimus asks. ?Indeed,? Wing Convoy begins as he taps a few keys at the control station and the screen turns on to reveal a dot moving away from the ship, ?I put it on his shoulder just before he left.? ?Good. Now we?ll be able to keep track of him?? Optimus comments as he bends down to see the screen more clearly, ??I?ve lost far too many friends; and I?m not about to lose any more.?

?Really?? Wing Convoy begins as he examines the crew, ?I?ve been meaning to ask you what happened to the others in the stasis pods?? Optimus stands up and looks down at him, ?I?We had to jettison them shortly before we crashed here.? ?YOU WHAT?? Wing Convoy shouts, ?WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM? WHERE ARE THEY??

Optimus looks away in remorse, ?They have been crashing to the planet?s surface ever since we put them into safe orbit. Some of them were regrettably reprogrammed and turned into Predacons?? Wing Convoy stares in disbelief at what?s he?s hearing, ?And when an alien device threatened to destroy this planet; it knocked some of the stasis pods out of orbit and sent them crashing to Earth. At first we believed that it was all of them; but as we were attempting to leave Earth we found some more still orbiting the planet. We rescued them; but the ship?s engines failed and we lost them when the ship crashed back to Earth.?

?By the skidplate of Primus himself!! What in the inferno were you thinking?! Do you have any concept of what you?ve done?? Wing Convoy yells in extreme anger and frustration. Optimus stares down at him in question but says nothing. ?Do you realize that those were Maximals in those pods? MAXIMALS! And another thing?? Wing Convoy starts on a mad rant, ??You failed to mention anything about any Predacons before. I don?t suppose that these protoforms just up and reprogrammed themselves into Predacons?I?m betting that some of Megatron?s crew managed to survive?am I right?? Wing Convoy stares Optimus directly in the face.

Optimus sighs and looks away a little, ?Yes?all of Megatron?s crew survived; including Megatron himself.? Wing Convoy slams his fists into the controls panel; denting it. ?What in the slag were you thinking?! Are you insane? First you let Megatron and his forces survive; then you lose half of your stasis pods to the Predacons; and Primus only knows where the other pods are?? Wing Convoy clenches his fists in anger; holding back his aggression, ?I must have been an idiot to appoint you commander! What was I thinking?!!? He kicks the chair across the room, narrowly missing Silverbolt and Blackarachnia; ?I need to get some fresh air?and decide what to do next?? he looks back at Optimus in contempt as he exits the ship.

?Whoa?what?s gumming his gears?? Rhinox states as they all watch Wing Convoy leave the ship and transform into his gryphon mode, ?It?s not like we just let Megatron take the protoforms; we did fight to save them.? Rhinox turns to see Optimus staring out the exit; his _expression very evidently hurt and saddened. ?Optimus??? Rhinox begins, and Optimus?s _expression suddenly changes to cover up his sadness. ?I?m alright Rhinox?I just need some time to think?? He states as he turns and walks into the burned out section of the ship.

?Don?t look at me like that?I?m just his lieutenant.? Warpath holds up his hands as a sign of innocence. The others slowly stop staring at him. ?But we should not remain idle; we should begin repairing the ship.? Warpath states as he points to Cheetor, ?Cheetor, you, Blackarachnia and Silverbolt will begin working on the Sector 12. Rhinox, you and I will work on the exterior armor plating.? Cheetor and his group silently nod and rush off to their appointed areas. ?Good?I could use some time to smell the flowers.? Rhinox comments as he and Warpath exit the ship.

?Man?I must be losing my touch.? Rattrap states as he drives across the ground towards the mountain range where they seen the Antagony crash. ?How so?? Snarl asks as he walks next to him, still in beast mode. ?Normally I would be able to make the great Optimus change his mind; but for some reason he didn?t.? Snarl looks at him for a moment and then looks straight ahead, ?I don?t know Optimus as well as you do?perhaps the recent events have changed his mindset.? Snarl comments. Rattrap shakes his head a little, ?I don?t think so??

Just then Snarl stops in his tracks. Rattrap rolls on for a few more feet until he realizes that Snarl?s no longer next to him. He then transforms and joins Snarl who?s staring up at the top of one of the mountains. ?What is it?? Rattrap asks as he looks up at the top of the mountain too and sees a dark shape resting on top of the peak. ?I can?t say from this distance; but if I had to guess; I?d say that was the ship.? Snarl states. ?Well, what?re we waitin? for then?? Rattrap asks rhetorically as he runs towards the mountain?s base, ?Let?s go up there and find out!?

?I don?t think this is such a great idea Rattrap?? Snarl cautions, but Rattrap?s already too far away too hear him; and so Snarl shakes his head in regret and transforms into robot mode to chase after Rattrap.

Meanwhile, high upon the mountain top?

?Slag! My servo-fluids are within 15 degrees of crystallization!? Myrimidon exclaims as he holds up a giant metal panel near the rear section of the Antagony. ?Quit your complaining...? Nemesis begins as she tack-welds the piece in place, ??At least we?re out of that stuffy ship for a while. I don?t think I could have listened to Fenrir?s whiny voice a moment longer.? ?Whiny voice?? Myrimidon comments, ?It didn?t seem whiny to me.? ?Well?it wasn?t at first; but it seems to be getting higher and higher pitched as each day goes by?I can?t explain it.? Nemesis states; finishing the welds.

?Good; only 5 more panels to go!? Myrimidon proclaims as he and Nemesis start to walk away. Just then Nemesis stops dead in her tracks and whips out her swords. ?What?s got you so flustered?? he asks, turning to see her looking down the edge of the mountain. ?I think we?re being watched?? she states, scanning the slope of the mountain for anything unusual.

?Ah?you?re insane!? he states and proceeds to walk away from her. Just then a blade pierces his shoulder, causing him to turn around quickly. ?Don?t underestimate me!? she sneers, staring down the towering giant. His ice cold stare matches hers; and the two clench their fists in anger.

Suddenly Nemesis sees something move behind him; and she breaks the stare-down. ?I was right!? she proclaims, ripping the sword out of his shoulder. He flinches in pain; but only for a moment as he watches her walk slowly towards the hidden object.

?Slag! We?ve been spotted!? Snarl states, hiding with Rattrap behind a boulder. ?Well?it?s look like we?ll just have to make due with what we?ve got.? Rattrap comments, ?Ya think you can take ?em?? ?The big guy, yes. But I?m not to sure about the other?she?s very powerful.? Snarl comments. ?Well, I have to get inside that tin-shack; so it?s up to you to take them out?? Rattrap states as he pulls out a device from his arm compartment, ??This?ll help ya.?

Snarl takes it and nods in agreement. With that, Rattrap quickly rushes off towards the front of the ship; leaving Snarl to deal with the 2 Predacons.

Nemesis slowly approaches the rocks, swords in hand when Snarl suddenly jumps out and tosses the device at her. It explodes, sending Nemesis flying back and crashing into Myrimidon.

?Get off me!? he screams, tossing her aside. She shakes off the blow and looks up to see Snarl standing there, ready for battle. ?I don?t really approve of battle, but when it?s necessary for survival?? he grabs a sword, ?Then let the battle begin!?

?Stupid Maximal! You should have never came here!? she shouts, running towards him and slamming into him with her shoulder, knocking him over. She then proceeds to whip her sword around and strike him across the chest; damaging his lion head. ?Come on Maximal?scream in pain!? She laughs as she strikes him again across the head, seriously wounding him.

?Save some for me!? Myrimidon calls out as he pulls out his massive sword. ?Go find your own!? Nemesis growls. ?Hey! What do you think this is?? he retorts, ?You can?t just hog the victory all to yourself!? ?Wanna bet?? She threatens, standing to face him.

Out of nowhere a giant iron beam swings down and smashes him across the face; sending him flying into the air and crashing down with a tremendous thud; knocking him out cold. ?What?!? she cries out; turning to see what happened. Rattrap stands triumphantly on top of the Antagony and tosses the beam aside, ?Look lady; if you want to fight dirty?? he states as he hops down onto the ground, ??You?d better fight like a rat!?

Her optics squint in anger as she carefully tosses one of her swords at Rattrap?s chest. But as the swords floating through the air Rattrap manages to grab his tail whip and smack the sword out of mid-air; much to Nemesis?s astonishment. ?Heh?too quick for ya?? he mocks as he whips out his gun and starts blasting her.

She stumbles over the body of Snarl and falls to the ground. Her optics widen in fear as she looks over her shoulder to see the edge of the mountain; and a steep drop below. Just then Rattrap stands over her and places his feet on each side of her; hovering the gun inches above her head, ?This?ll teach you for attacking my pals!?

A single shot fires from his gun, sending Nemesis falling over the edge end-over-end down the side of the mountain. He watches her bounce against the rocks until he senses something behind him; but by then it?s too late.

A single blow to the back of his head knocks him out cold as Fenrir stands behind him triumphantly. ?So?the mousey has come here to play...? he laughs as he picks up Rattrap, ??That could be very dangerous!? Rattrap, half awake, just hangs limp as he holds him up by his bicep.

?It?s only dangerous for you, Predacon scum!? A voice yells as a fist punches Fenrir in the side of the head, forcing him to release Rattrap. Rattrap blinks awake to see Snarl standing there above the downed Fenrir. ?I wonder if you like the taste of die-cast metal?!? he asks sarcastically as he picks up Fenrir with both arms and holds him high above his head. And with one mighty throw, he slams Fenrir head first into the hull of the Antagony.

?Whoa?that was?a bit much, don?t cha think?? Rattrap comments, rubbing the back of his head. ?Not really?? Snarl comments as he walks away from the damaged carcass of Fenrir, ?Let?s go.?

Back at Maximal headquarters?

?Well, what did you find out?? Cheetor asks as he lets Rattrap and Snarl in. ?Well, the Predacons are still active; but we found that out the hard way?? Rattrap grunts as he points to Snarl?s damaged body. Cheetor watches as Snarl quietly makes his way to the C.R. chamber.

?So?where?s Optimus?? Rattrap asks, looking around. ?Last time I seen him he went into the back of the ship. I haven?t seen him since?? Cheetor explains; pointing towards the back of the ship. ?Well?aren?t you going to go get him? I think he should hear dis too.? Rattrap comments. ?No?? Cheetor begins with a slightly saddened expression, ?He needs to be alone for the time being?? Rattrap just stares at him in question; not knowing what to say next.

?Anything else?? Cheetor asks Rattrap, breaking the silence. ?Well?there was this one thing I found inside the ship?? he states as he produces a small data-disk, ?What is it?? Cheetor asks, staring at the disk. ?I don?t know, but it has Tarantulas?s stench all over it; and by the looks of it; he didn?t want anyone to find it!!?




What is this mysterious disk that Rattrap has found? And what of the tension growing between Optimus and Wing Convoy? What will the effects be in the long run? And what other surprises lie in store?

Keep watchin??

oh yes, very nice

Hello everybody!

Alright; just so you know I'm writing up Ch. 8; and I should have it done sometime this week.

There will be a lot of Tarantulas in this chapter...and maybe even a few surprises .

Thanks again!

Hey...what happened to all of the comments?

Well...here's the next chapter; and I hope you guys enjoy it! A lot happens; so much stuff that you'll drop your jaw in shock!!!

Anyway; here it is! Enjoy!



'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon's Version: Episode 60: "Other Encounters: Part 1: The Collapse":



Inside the ship the Maximals gather around a computer screen; staring in wonder and intrigue.

?Well?? Rattrap asks as he stares at Rhinox. ?Give me a nano-click. I can?t decipher Tarantulas? code.? Rhinox states as he taps away on keys, his expression fierce and concentrated, ?He?s got this thing triple-encrypted!!? ?Well, now ain?t that just prime!? Rattrap comments, grimacing.

Meanwhile, in the back of the ship?

Optimus Primal walks slowly through the burned out section of the ship; examining the damage and enjoying the solitude of the empty space.

?Hmm?here I am inside this fine ship,? He holds up a small metal plaque with Maximal text encircling a raised Maximal symbol, ?The Providus.? He sets the plaque down and continues to walk through the ruins of the ship; looking into each room as he passes them.

?The battles that we?ve fought so hard in?and all the many lives that have been lost, both by accident and through sacrifice?? he looks up to the ceiling, his expression lost and confused, ?Was it all for nothing??

His gaze slowly passes down to his hands. He examines his palms as if they were the instruments of vast crimes, ?And it?s all my fault. All this time I could have done more?I might have been able to stop Megatron sooner and prevented all this??

He walks into a room, and hangs his head in deep reverence. ?This room?it?s so much like Dinobot?s old room?? he starts to have flashbacks; first of Dinobot?s room; then of Dinobot himself. The scenes play out in his mind vividly, and he can hear Dinobot?s voice as if he were right next to him. ?The question that once haunted my being has been answered.? He hears the voice of Dinobot state boldly, ?The future is not fixed, and my choices are my own.? In Optimus? mind he sees an image of Dinobot standing above the valley, ?And yet, how ironic?For I now find I have no choice at all.?

?Was I somehow responsible for his death? Could I have prevented it?? Optimus lowers his head and walks out of the room. As he enters the main hallway he continues to think, ?And what about the others? Could I have saved Depth Charge as well?? In his mind the death of Depth Charge plays back; the sheer determination in his optics as he plunged the raw energon crystal through Rampage?s spark.

Just then Optimus looks up in shock. ?Have I even been a good commander? Have I failed the one true test that life had in store for me??

An image of Wing Convoy enters his mind. ?I must have been an idiot to appoint you commander!? He screams, clenching his fists in anger. Optimus flinches in fear as an image of Depth Charge comes in next, ?"I've gotta hand it to you, Primal. When you screw up...you do it big time!"; followed by an image of Rattrap in his regular beast form, ?You sure you?re cut out for this commander gig??.

He grabs his head and screams in severe pain. ?What have I done?! I could?ve stopped Megatron! I?ve failed?? he throws his arms into the air and screams, ?I?VE FAILED!!!?

Back in the front of the ship?

?I?m surprised we haven?t heard anything from Optimus?I wonder if he?s alright.? Silverbolt states as he looks towards the sealed off door separating the areas. ?Heh?it doesn?t help with the doors being sound-proofed!? Rattrap adds sarcastically.

?I?m sure he?s fine?? Cheetor begins, ?He just needs some time to think. Wing Convoy was pretty harsh with him.? ?Hmm?that?s an understatement.? Rhinox adds, ?Don?t cha think he might have overreacted just a little too much?? Warpath looks down at him, ?Maybe?but I can?t defend Primal?s actions either?? Rhinox gives him a dirty look and turns back to the computer.

Elsewhere...

?ARGH!! What was I thinking?!? Wing Convoy screams as he flies through the air far from the Maximal base. ?To think I could trust Primal to carry out such a simple task as capturing Megatron?? He begins, ??I must have been a fool to trust him!!?

?You still are a fool; Maximal scum!!? a voice states from behind him on the ground. Immediately he turns around to see a large serpent slithering up quickly to him. ?Who are you?!? Wing Convoy demands as he hovers in one position. ?I?m your worst nightmare!!? He screams as he lunges into the air and bites into Wing Convoy?s body.

Meanwhile?

?So?this is the game we wish to play Gigatron?? Megatron snarls as he strolls up to the front of the ship and stares out of the windshield at the rock formation where Gigatron and Tidalwave are hiding, ?Just remember who your opponent is; yessss!?

Back in the cockpit of the Providus?

?Yes!!? Rhinox shouts as he smiles at the screen. ?You?ve deciphered it?? Cheetor asks as he watches Rhinox type away on the keys. ?No?but I have broken his encryption?? Rhinox begins as his expression becomes fierce and concentrated, ??Now if I only figure out what?s on this disk??

In another sector?

?Good?It should be within range in just a few clicks?? Tarantulas states as he drives across the ground at full speed; now in his vehicle mode.

Elsewhere?

The huge serpent smashes Wing Convoy into the ground with such force that the ground vibrates and shakes for a few seconds. He grits his teeth in pain but does not show any other signs of pain.

Just then the huge serpent releases him as he arches back into an attack position. ?WING CONVOY?MAXIMIZE!!? He shouts as he transforms and jumps into the air just as the serpent lunges and smashes head-first into the ground. Wing Convoy lands next to the beast and gives him a sharp upper cut; sending him into a flying roll.

?I?ve had enough of your kind?? the serpent states as he spits out some dirt and mech fluid, ??you?re worse than the Autobots!!? The serpent rises up and stares down Wing Convoy, ?MegaZarak?TERRORIZE!!?

The huge serpent transforms into a giant robot; and clenches his fists in anger. ?MegaZarak?!? Wing Convoy stutters as he stares at the Decepticon standing before him; ?But you?and your crew?how did you survive?? ?Simple fool?? MegaZarak begins, ??We never went back to Cybertron as everyone thought; we stayed in orbit around Earth. But my crew didn?t know how to repair the engines and neither did I; and thus we crashed here upon this mudball!?

Wing Convoy stares at him in disbelief, ?But the Maximal elders?they had chronicles stating that you went back to Cybertron?? ?They lied to you?? MegaZarak begins, ?Do you think that these ?Maximal Elders? would tell you the truth about our absence?? Wing Convoy looks away in thought. ?Hmm?that would make sense?? He ponders, ??They didn?t tell the other Maximals of Megatron?s theft of the Golden Disk either??

Wing Convoy sits down upon a nearby boulder, ?By the skidplate of Primus himself! This means that all of the ideals I had?all of the things that I believed to be the truth?may not have been real after all!? MegaZarak smirks a little and nods in agreement, ?Indeed?Decepticons are not the only masters of deception...allow me to explain??

Back at the stolen Predacon ship?

?What in the slag?? Gigatron states as he peers from behind a rock. ?What is it?? Tidalwave asks as he leans against a rock; protecting himself from the view of the ship. ?The shield?s being lowered?? Gigatron states in utter disbelief. ?HUH?!? Tidalwave?s jaw drops in sheer amazement. ??and by my calculations the shield?s power should not have been drained for at least two more mega-cycles!? ?Maybe Megatron?s come to his senses.? Tidalwave suggests as he begins to stand to his feet. ?I?m not sure?but I think we should find out either way!? Gigatron states as he rises to his feet and they both stare at the ship.

Back at Maximal HQ?

?I?ve got it!!? Rhinox shouts as he stops typing. ?Alright! Way to go Big R!!? Cheetor cries out as he throws his arms up in triumph. ?Well?what?s it say?? Blackarachnia asks as she gazes at Rhinox as he scrolls through the pages of text. ?Just give me a nano-click?? Rhinox states. ?Yeah?like we haven?t given ya enough time already!? Rattrap comments sarcastically. ?Shut up Rattrap!!? Warpath adds in.

?Oh no?? Rhinox begins as he stares at the screen in disbelief. ?What is it? What have you discovered?? Silverbolt asks; a little worried. ??It can?t be true!? Rhinox finishes as he rereads the screen just to be sure. ?What is it?? Snarl asks. Everyone exchanges looks of fear and despair.

?Tarantulas has found something?something BIG!!? Rhinox states as he turns around his chair to face the others gathered around him. ?Tell us already!!? Rattrap shouts. ?Alright?but you aren?t going to like it?? Rhinox begins. Rattrap gives him a dirty look. Rhinox lowers his head a little, ?He found Unicron...and he?s here!!!?

Everyone?s jaw drops almost simultaneously. ?Unicron?!?! But how??? Silverbolt shouts as he looks at Rhinox with great shock. ?I?m entirely sure?but that?s why he reactivated the Nemesis and the Antagony...? Rhinox begins. ?The Antagony?? Cheetor asks, confused. ?Yes?the Decepticon battle cruiser that attacked us?? Rhinox states. Cheetor nods silently.

?It?s all here in these datatracks?? Rhinox explains, gesturing towards the monitor, ??Tarantulas was going to bring the ships to Unicron as presents; and to start an armada!!!?

At the same time?

?Well well?look who?s finally arrived!? A cloaked figure states, his voice echoing out to the quickly approaching Tarantulas.

Tarantulas races up and quickly transforms into robot mode. ?Hhnn!? He grunts as he strolls up to the figure, ?I would have been here sooner if I hadn?t encountered Maximals along the way?? ?That?s no excuse Agent Tarantulas?? the figure states; only the faint glow of his single yellow optic peering out from under the veil.

?Who are you anyway?! Any what gives you the right to tell me what and what is not a valid excuse?!? Tarantulas commands, pointing at the figure. ?My name?s not important. All you need to know is that the master rewards loyalty and punctuality.? The figure comments.

Tarantulas rubs his chin in thought. ?Hmm?? he says quietly to himself, ?...Unicron never informed me of another agent.?

?Speak up Tarantulas! I won?t have you plotting behind the master?s back!? the figure states; never emerging from under his cloak. ?I was merely thinking back to the Maximals?and how they ruined my plans to bring the Nemesis and the Antagony here.? ?Really? And I?m supposed to believe this?? The figure states with great question. ?Whether you believe me or not is immaterial?the fact remains the same.? ?You?re insane!? the figure comments. ?No?that?s just what I want everyone to believe?? Tarantulas snickers and begins to laugh hysterically.

Back with Gigatron and Tidalwave?

They stare in wonder as the door to the ship opens slowly and a ramp extends to the ground.

?What?s going on here?!? Tidalwave asks; one eye closed and raising his other eyebrow. ?I haven?t the slightest idea?? Gigatron admits as he watches the ramp with confusion.

Just then a foot appears out of the ship, and soon they see Megatron emerge carrying a small datadisk in his hand. ?Oh?now I know.? Gigatron comments, looking sheepishly.

In the meantime?

A giant fist smashes into a wall; crumpling it inward. ?I?ve failed!! I can?t believe I?ve failed!!!? Optimus screams as he slams his fists into the wall; destroying it almost entirely. ?I thought I could handle the role of commander?I thought I was capable of saving and preserving life?? he begins as he buries his head in his hands, ?But all I?ve done is destroy it. I?ve hurt those closest to me; and played a hand in the deaths of others. I?m no better than a Predacon?? he stares at his reflection in a broken piece of metal; ?I?m no better than Megatron!!?

Back with Tarantulas?

?Almighty Unicron?your loyal servant Tarantulas has returned!!? The figure states, extending an arm to point at Tarantulas strolling up behind him. The whole time the figure remains cloaked under his dark brown shawl.

Tarantulas shakes his head and mocks the figure as he walks up to a large open field. He suddenly stops in mid-walk and drops his gun in shock.

Before him is a giant field; with sharp jagged rocks protruding everywhere. The landscape is barren and broken apart; twisted by the tremendous heat radiating from a wide river of lava in the center. Tarantulas stares in shock as he hears screams coming from the river. Upon closer examination he realizes that it?s actually from proto-humans, robots and various creatures.

?WELCOME; TARANTULAS!!!? A massive voice booms; shaking the ground beneath his feet. ?U?Uni-cron!!!? Tarantulas stutters out, trying to catch his balance. ?YOU HAVE BEEN ABSENT FOR QUITE SOME TIME?? The voice booms again; causing Tarantulas to fall onto his back, ??EXPLAIN!!!?

?Well?you see?the Predacon secret police were able to get me into Megatron?s crew; but I was not able to stop him...? Tarantulas explains as he stands up again. ?ENOUGH!!? The voice rumbles the terrain again and sends Tarantulas falling again. Tarantulas looks around to see that the mysterious figure that was with him only moments ago has vanished.

?CONSIDERING THE FACTS; SUCH AS YOUR NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT HISTORY AND THE SHIPS YOU WERE GOING TO BRING TO ME?? the voice begins, ?I?VE COME TO A DECISION!? Tarantulas gulps in fear as he stands and clings to a nearby rock, ?And that would be??? ?YOU WILL EXPERIENCE TRUE POWER!!!?

Just then Tarantulas?s body begins to glow and shake; as he cries out in excruciating pain and agony. ?AAAAHHHHHH!!!! STOPPPP!!!!? He screams as his body cracks and breaks under the tremendous pressure.

Tarantulas stares throws his arms into the air as he kneels down from the intense pain. ?NY-OOOOOOO!!!!!? He screams as body begins to alter and change shape. First his feet begin to change shape and form one, long toe. Then his hands extend to form a giant claw between his fingers; followed by the horns on his head growing and extending.

Pretty soon his whole body has changed; and the glowing starts to subside. Tarantulas examines his new body; and snickers with glee. ?Yes?oh yess!!!!? He screams as he throws his arms into the air in triumph, ?With the combined power of Unicron and the Vok; nothing can stop me now!! NOTHING!!!!!!?

Back with Megatron?

?So?I seen you?ve found the disk?? Gigatron states as he slowly emerges from behind a rock. ?Indeed I have?? Megatron begins, ??And thus I believe it is time that we talk. Perhaps a truce is in order??

Gigatron rubs his chin lightly. ?You?re not seriously considering this; are ya boss?? Tidalwave asks; confused. ?Actually?? Gigatron begins as he walks towards Megatron, ??I am.?

Meanwhile with Wing Convoy?

?So?what you?re saying is that the Autobots and the Maximals were wrong all along?? he comments. ?Exactly?? MegaZarak explains, ??So, will you join me then?? Wing Convoy tilts his head in thought; and then grins deviously, ?Of course??

Back at the Maximal base?

?So?what do we do now?? Blackarachnia asks as they all look at each other in question. ?Hmm?? Warpath rubs his chin lightly, ??First we need to get Wing Convoy and Optimus; and then we can worry about Unicron and Tarantulas??

?Hold it!? Rattrap shouts as he points to one of the ship?s monitors, ?We?ve got a new problem!!?

On the screen they see five robots stand in formation in front of the ship. ?You are hereby found guilty of crimes against time by the Vok?? the central bot with states with a deep demonic voice; ??Surrender your sparks now or DIE!!!?




The Vok agents have arrived! What will they do? And what will the Maximals do? And what of Megatron and his new truce with Gigatron? How about Optimus Primal? How will he deal with his belief of his own failure? And with Tarantulas in control of both Vok and Unicron powers; will anyone be able to stop him? And who?s the other mysterious agent of Unicron? And what have the Predacons inside the Antagony been up to this whole time?

Keep watching?

Damn - if it's not one thing it's another! It never stops..
Event after event :

- First Rhinox decodes that Unicron is here then the Vok Agents show up
- Then MegaZarak bites Wing Convoy and convinces him that the Maximals were in the wrong
- Then Tarantulus recieves power from Unicron

And well, you've read the rest..!

I really enjoyed reading this - wish this was a real cartoon..

Oh yeah - and another dang cliffhanger - I love it!!

.billy

I don't understand why hasbro hadn't thought of this ages ago, and by this I mean the whole Myth Wars thing. Did the Beast Wars figures flop or something??

Anyway another great read there!!!!

BillyBadAss wrote:Damn - if it's not one thing it's another! It never stops..
Event after event :

- First Rhinox decodes that Unicron is here then the Vok Agents show up
- Then MegaZarak bites Wing Convoy and convinces him that the Maximals were in the wrong
- Then Tarantulus recieves power from Unicron

And well, you've read the rest..!

I really enjoyed reading this - wish this was a real cartoon..

Oh yeah - and another dang cliffhanger - I love it!!

.billy

Yep...so much going on at once

Don't forget the key events taking place with Optimus Primal and Megatron too...they are crucial to the jaw-dropping season finale (Chapter 13).

Sorry for the cliffhangers; but what can ya do?

Thanks again Billy...

Dark_Fool wrote:I don't understand why hasbro hadn't thought of this ages ago, and by this I mean the whole Myth Wars thing. Did the Beast Wars figures flop or something??

Anyway another great read there!!!!

Well...the problem wasn't with the toys; it was the series: They ran out of money. Originally BW was going to be longer with cameos by the coneheads (Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet) amongst other things; but they had to cut it down and leave out stuff like that .

But with the resurgance of Beast Wars; it would be so awesome if they could get back with Mainframe (or even a new company if necessary) and make this into a cartoon!



Thanks again for the great comments; and the next chapter will be sure to please!

Yooohooo! Man, that was a great episode, I was thinking I was staring a cartoon when I was reading it! xDDD

Destructor wrote:Yooohooo! Man, that was a great episode, I was thinking I was staring a cartoon when I was reading it! xDDD

I really try to write these like cartoons (I imagine them as cartoons when I write them) and it's great to hear that you see it as one too!

The next chapter will be just as good!

Thanks again Destructor!

Hello all!

OMFG; this has to be the most action packed; most edge-of-your-seat episode yet!!! So many revelations; so much fighting; and so much Vok-ass-kicking!!!

Please read and enjoy...



'Myth Wars' MetalSamamon's Version: Episode 61: "Other Encounters: Part 2: The Reveal":



?Eh? What kind of threat is that?? Rattrap quickly states as they stare at the Vok agents through the monitor, ?I mean come on; ?Surrender ya sparks or die!?? Isn?t that pretty much the same thing??

The others look at each other. Cheetor smirks and starts laughing to himself lightly, ?At least that eliminates any options.?

?If you two are done?? Rhinox begins as he points to the screen, ?We need to do something!? ?What do you propose?? Warpath asks as he stares at the agents patiently standing in front of the ship. ?That?I don?t know?? Rhinox states somberly.

Elsewhere in the ship?

?What am I going to do?!? Optimus screams as he hangs his head in shame and regret. ?I need to talk to someone?but whom?? He shakes his head and thinks?

Back with Megatron?

?So?now do you see that we are innocent?? Gigatron asks. ?Innocent?!? Megatron utters in shock, ?If this disk has showed me anything; it?s proven your guilt!?

?What in the slag are you talking about?!? Gigatron screams, ?We were caught by the Maximals. We didn?t have time to alert you!!? ?BAH!? Megatron resounds, ?Do you really expect me to believe that?? ?It?s the truth you moron!!? Gigatron yells, sneering.

?What did you just call me??!!? Megatron screams in anger. ?You heard me!? Gigatron totally blows up and screams at Megatron, ?If you think that we were willing allow ourselves to get captured and thrown into one of those smelly, cramped slagging Maximal prisons just to alert the Maximals that we are helping you steal the Golden Disk so we all could escape; then yes; you are a nothing more than an idiotic; spastic; no-good moron!!!!?

Megatron takes a small step back in shock. ?Hmm?? He begins, ??I never thought of that before?perhaps you are right?? ?That?s what we?ve been trying to tell you all along Megatron!? Tidal Wave states as he stares at Megatron, ?We were captured! We never betrayed you!?

?Well?? Megatron begins as he rubs his chin lightly, ?Considering the recent revelations; I do believe that the truce shall remain.? ?Why did you want a truce anyway?? Tidal Wave begins. ?Because I have a plan?and I need you two to help me with it.? Megatron smirks evilly.

In the meantime?

?You?re kidding? The Nemesis was actually the flagship of the Decepticon battle fleet?!? Wing Convoy states as he walks along with MegaZarak. ?Indeed it was. Not too many bots knew of us however; we were a kind of ?back-up? plan in case something went awry?? MegaZarak explains, ?But those idiots on the Nemesis decided that it would be best to land the ship on Earth in order to contact Megatron.? His face becomes somber? ?However; those idiots crashed her instead; and thus left us stranded!?

?Wow?that?s impressive. I had no?? Wing Convoy starts as he suddenly begins to convulse. ?What?s wrong with you?? MegaZarak states with disgust in his voice. ?My injury?from where you bit me?? Wing Convoy begins as he rises to his feet again and holds his side in pain. ?Oh?? MegaZarak quietly mutters. ?Yes?? Wing states with a slight grin, ?But my systems will recover?in time.?

Meanwhile with Unicron?

Tarantulas is starting to walk away when he hears something approach him from behind. He whips around to see the cloaked figure again.

?You again!? Tarantulas snaps as he points his long extended claw at him. ?Yeah?and I see that the master has given you a new body!? The cloaked figure retorts. ?And your point?? Tarantulas asks sarcastically. ?I don?t think it?s fair!? He comments and eyes Tarantulas with his single glowing optic.

?Not fair?!? Tarantulas states with serious confusion, ?How so?? ?I?ve been loyal to the master for the past several mega-cycles and you just show up again and he gives you a new body!? The figure replies. Tarantulas shakes his head with disbelief, ?I don?t even know who you are! If you want a new body sooo badly; then why don?t you go and ask him yourself, hmm??

?I?ve had enough! Prepare to terminate; Tarantulas!!? The cloaked figures states as he raises his right arm and a glow is seen underneath his cloak. ?Oh really??? Tarantulas states with a slight gleam in his optic.

Just then he raises his arm into the air and it begins to glow. In the sky clouds begin to swirl and amass. He laughs with insane happiness as he directs a lightning bolt down from the sky into the body of his new enemy.

?AAAHHHHHH!!!!? The bot screams in intense pain as his body is electrocuted. Then Tarantulas throws his arm back like a conductor of a symphony and commands another bolt of lightning that echoes across through the air and passes by him and directly into the bot; sending him flying through the air and into the distance screaming the whole way.

?Excellent!! EXCELLENT!!? Tarantulas screams in triumph. ?Thanks to Unicron?s reformatting he has awakening the Vok within me; just as I suspected?? he snickers lightly to himself, ?And to think those arrogant Vok thought that they were going to get an emissary when they rebuilt me?how pathetic!!?

Meanwhile, back with Optimus Primal?

?Who can I trust anymore?? He asks himself as he stares at his reflection in the shiny metal of the ship. ?None of my crew would understand; they would be nice and tell me that I?m doing a great job as leader and that the deaths of the others were not my fault; and my own superior officer doesn?t believe in my abilities either??

Suddenly his face lights up with happiness. ?I know who I could talk to!? He quickly races towards down the hall towards one of the roof hatch exits. And as he presses a button the roof hatch slowly opens and he transforms into his air guardian mode and flies out of the ship and high into the air. He quickly activates his feet thrusters and takes off.

But just outside the ship; out of Optimus?s sight?

?You had your chance?? The central Vok agent states, ?Now witness the fury and might of the Vok!!?

?Quickly! Shield?s to maximum!? Warpath screams to Rhinox. Rhinox nods quickly and presses a button as the sky begins to cloud up and swirl. ?Hold on everyone! We?re goin? for a ride!!!!? Rattrap screams as he braces himself against a chair.

Just then the shields raise as several arcs of lightning streak out of the sky and smash into the ship?s shields. Inside the crew is thrown about in every direction.

Silverbolt flies through the air and smashes into one of the glass lowering platforms. ?Silverbolt!? Blackarachnia cries out as she watches him lay unconscious inside the shattered compartment.

Just then the ship is rocked again as several more bolts strike it; sending everyone flying around the cabin in a massive jumble of bodies. Rattrap clings to the chair in desperation as he hears the bolts begin to snap. ?Oh no!? he states with sarcasm as it breaks loose and catapults him into the ceiling.

?Auto guns online!? Rhinox commands; now strapped into the chair. Outside the ship guns turrets open up and aim at the Vok agents. ?Well?now isn?t this an interesting turn of events?? One of the agents states as the guns begin to open fire upon them.

One of them takes to the air and stares at the front of the ship, dodging blasts from the guns, ?You are a clever one Rhinox?We are all too familiar with your creativity.? Inside the ship Rhinox drops his jaw in shock. ?Wait a cycle!? he states as he begins to tap a few keys, ?Scan those bots!?

As the computer scans the bots, images of wire-frame figures appear on the screen. ?4 of the 5 units have been identified. Energy signatures match that of deceased units Tigatron, Airazor, Depth Charge, and Rampage.? Rhinox stares in utter disbelief, ?NO!?

?What?! Are ya kiddin? me?? Rattrap states as he throws the chair off of him and runs over to Rhinox, ?Ya mean those are our pals out there?? ?Well?all except for one at least.? Rhinox comments, ?And luckily for us we installed the backup information you had from the Axalon; at least now we know who we?re dealing with!?

At that moment the ship begins to shake and creak as a mass of swirling clouds surround the ship. Outside one of the Agents directs clouds to swirl around the ship and create a vortex. ?AHAHAHA!!? he screams, ?Ooooh?this is almost as much fun as Starbase Rugby!!?

?What are you talking about?? One of the other agents ask as they walk up next to him. ?Huh?? He states as he turns to the bot, ?What do you mean?? ?You mentioned something about a starbase?the Vok don?t have a starbase!? he states. ?I?m not sure?I can?t recall it all myself?? he explains, ?It?s comes to me in flashes?I think it?s the spark of the unit Rampage trying to break through!? ?Well, just make sure it doesn?t!? The other bot states, ?I?m having enough trouble keeping the unit Depth Charge?s spark at bay!?

On the other side of the ship another one of the agents summons the ground up into a pillar and creates a massive spike with it. But just as he?s about to smash it into the ship he stops. ?What are you doing?!? one of the other agents states as she floats over to him. ?I?I can?t do it.? The bot states with sheer confusion, ?Something?s keeping me from attacking?I can?t explain it.? ?Hnn! Probably just the unit Tigatron?s spark trying to influence you!? She states.

Just then she stops in mid movement. ?What?s the matter?? he asks. She holds up her hand to signal him to be quiet. ?I sense something?? He stares at her in question. ?Someone else has Vok powers?someone other than us 5?? ?Who?? Tigatron asks. ?I?m not sure; but I have a strong suspicion?? she begins, ??And I?m betting it has something to do with the 2 Vok who infected Tarantulas!?

?What should we do?? Tigatron asks. ?You and the others concentrate on destroying this ship. I will see to the new problem!? she states as he floats away. ?As you command, Oracle.? Tigatron comments and thrusts the spike into the shield.

Back inside the ship?

?Argh!!!? Rhinox screams as he gets knocked around in the chair, ?The shields won?t take much more of this!? he turns around and looks at Warpath as he lies slumped over against a wall, ?Warpath! Are you still functional?? Warpath slowly rises to his feet, ?Yes?but I?m not sure for how much longer at this rate!? ?Go see if you can find Optimus! We need him!? ?Why?? Warpath states, unsure of Rhinox?s plan. Rhinox sighs, ?Because the shields are going to fail soon; which means we?ll have to go outside and fight them hand to hand!?

Warpath nods and opens the door to the rear section of the ship and disappears down one of the aisles. ?I just hope the shields last long enough?? Rhinox states as he looks back at the monitor.

Elsewhere?

?Tell me about the Maximals?? MegaZarak asks as he walks with Wing Convoy. ?What?s to say?? Wing comments, ?They are the descendants of the Autobots. A few of us are still primarily Autobot; a small group called the Maximal elders. There are three convoys; and we share our control of the government with the Maximal elders. They help us out; and we help them. Although most bots think that the Maximal elders are all wise and powerful; but that?s simply not true. They?re just a bunch of old fogies who wouldn?t know their exhaust ports from a hole in the ground.?

?You sound as if you don?t like them?? MegaZarak comments, ??Any particular reason?? ?No, not really. I just don?t like how most of the Maximal population looks up to them when we Convoys really control the Government; for the most part.?

Just then a noise comes out of Wing?s body. ?Repair cycle complete. Systems fully functional.? His internal computer states. ?Well?it appears that you?ve repaired yourself Maximal?? he begins with a smirk, ??the perfect way to begin a new life as a Predacon!?

Back with the Vok agents?

?Good! Their shields are almost down!? Depth Charge announces. ?Then let us begin the final assault!? Rampage states as his fists begin to glow. Depth Charge watches as he presses his wrists together; leaving his palms exposed; and shoots a beam of green plasma at the ship; shattering the shields and causing them to break into tiny glass like shards. ?Hmm?Nice shot.? Depth Charge comments and nods slightly. ?Glad you approve?? Rampage smirks, and the two shake hands.

?Warpath!!! The shield?s are down! Did you find Optimus?!? Rhinox shouts as he unbuckles himself from the chair. Warpath races into the room, ?No. It appears he left out of the roof hatch. I found it open near the rear of the ship.? Rhinox?s mouth drops in shock, ?Oh no?Primus help us all then!?

?What do think we should do?? Warpath asks. ?Quickly! See if you can reawaken the others! We will need them!? ?So, we?re going for the direct approach then?? Warpath comments. ?Yep?? Rhinox states as he whips out his guns, ?Now move!?

Meanwhile, back with Megatron?

?So that?s the plan, huh?? Tidal Wave comments. ?Exactly. Do you have any questions?? Megatron smirks a little. Tidal Wave shakes his head lightly; and Gigatron follows suit. ?Good.? Megatron smiles with delight, ?Then let us gather up all the energon we can find; for we now have a new agenda?yessssss!? He throws his head back in triumphant laughter as Tidal Wave and Gigatron join in.

At that precise moment?

?So, what do you plan on doing now that you?ve lost your ship?? Wing states. ?Hmm?not really sure?? MegaZarak comments, ?I haven?t really thought about that. I?ve been more concerned with finding that no good Tarantulas and giving him a piece of my mind?PERSONALLY!!?

Just then they hear something, and both look up in the sky. ?By the skidplate of Primus himself!!? Wing states as he stares up in the sky. ?What is that?? MegaZarak comments in confusion. ?That is Optimus Primal; commander of that mission I told you about?? Wing begins, ??And a perfect diversion!?

Just then Wing Convoy takes out a sword and slashes MegaZarak across the chest, sending him collapsing to the ground. ?What?!? He stutters as he stares up at him, ?What in the inferno are you doing?!? ?Showing you what it takes to be a true leader!? Wing Convoy states as he backhands him across the face with his sword, severely damaging him.

?I don?t understand?? MegaZarak sputters out as he lays on the ground injured. ?You ?Cons are all alike! Did you seriously think I?d join you? I?m a Convoy for crying out loud!! I only played along because you injured me badly and I needed time to repair?? Wing explains, ?And thanks to our little chat; not only did I get repaired; but I also got all the information I needed.?

He roundhouse kicks MegaZarak across the face; breaking open his jaw mechanism and sending him into stasis lock, ?Like you said, ?Decepticons aren?t the only ones capable of deception.?

Elsewhere?

The door of the Providus suddenly opens up as Rhinox and the others race out of the ship and start blasting the agents. ?Don?t stop firing Maximals?? Warpath commands, ?These guys aren?t going to go down easily; if at all.?

?What a curious species?? Airazor states, ??They?ve come to face their deaths head on.? ?Indeed?? Tigatron states as they join Rampage and Depth Charge in front of the ship, ??We may need to acquire more emissaries for study.?

?Study this!? Cheetor screams as he shoots Tigatron right square in the face. ?What?! Are you nuts!? Rattrap screams, ?That?s Tigatron!? ?No?it?s just Tigatron?s spark inside a Vok body!? Cheetor comments and continues firing. ?Jeesh?death is just minor inconvenience these days.? Rattrap comments sarcastically.

?Destroy them! DESTROY THEM ALL!!!? Rampage commands as they use their Vok powers to fire bolts of lightning and balls of glowing plasma at the Maximals as they spread out and continue returning fire.

Just then two missiles explode behind the agents; sending them flying into the air and crashing about 30 feet in front of the Maximals. ?What?!? Silverbolt states as they all look out in shock to see something that none of them believe.

?Take them out Predacons! Leave no bot functional!!? Fenrir commands as Waspinator, Nemesis and Skar swoop in and lay down a blanket of fire upon the fallen agents. ?Man, this just keeps getting? weirder and weirder!? Rattrap states with great sarcasm.

?I still think this is an unwise move?? Six-Shot states as they charge into battle, weapons drawn. ?Perhaps?but I want to destroy the Maximals myself!!? Fenrir screams. ?Why?? Six-Shot asks, confused. ?Call it a personal vendetta?? Fenrir smirks as they continue running.

The agents quickly rise to their feet, ?Uh oh.? Depth Charge comments as he sees the other bots approaching. He quickly glances back to see the other Maximals firing at them and then pans up to see the ships auto guns still firing upon them. ?We are out numbered! We need to regroup and recover!? ?Are you insane!? Rampage asks, ?We are the Vok! We do not admit defeat!? ?Who said we were admitting defeat?? Depth Charge begins, ?I merely said that we need to regroup.?

Rampage stares at him for a brief moment; but finally nods in agreement. ?Let?s go!? He screams as he transforms into a giant crab-like creature and scurries away. The other agents transform into beast mode as well and race after him.

?I don?t believe it?they?re leaving!? Rattrap shouts in victory. The other raise their weapons in triumph. Just then Blackarachnia points out at the Predacons still advancing, ?Uh yeah?but what about them?!?



What will the Predacons do now that the Maximals are exhausted and cornered outside their ship? And what will the Vok agents do to get revenge? What about Oracle; will she track down the ?other Vok agent?? And how will Tarantulas?s motives change with the emergence of his own Vok powers? What will MegaZarak do to Wing Convoy once he regains consciousness? And what of Megatron? With his new alliance with Gigatron and Tidal Wave; will anyone be able to stop him? And who is Optimus Primal going to consult now that he feels that no one trusts him anymore?

Keep watchin?

$5 says Primal is off to see Prime!