Friday, September 29, 2017

The Transformers, Issue 62: Earth, Chapter Five

ESCAPE OF THE NEMESIS, PART 5
    (As the Nemesis enters the solar system, Optimus Prime and Nemesis Prime continue to duel)

    Optimus Prime: I know, Nemesis, that deep down, you're still Dion.

    Nemesis Prime: Dion is no more. There is only Nemesis! 

    (We cut to a flash back, where Dion is arguing with Optronix)

    Dion: It's your fault Cop-Tur is dead!

    Optronix: Dion--

    Dion: You're just out to ruin my online career! [oh boy, wait till Drama Alert hears about this!] Goodbye! (he drives away)

    (Later, we see Dion with Straxus, who shows him what will be Nemesis Prime's body)

    Straxus: Here it is. Do not tell Megatron of this, unless I say so. Understand?

    Dion: Oh... completely.

    (In the present, while the two Primes continue to duel, Starscream comes across the Nemesis)

    Starscream: Hm. What do we have here? My, it's Megatron's old ship. (suddenly, the ship begins to transform) Agh! By the Matrix...

    Nemesis: Activating transformation process. I. Am. NEMESIS! [This won't be confusing with Nemesis Prime at all]

    (Down on Earth, the Eradicons provide Soundwave with a purple shard)

    Eradicon: We have found the source.

    Cyclonus: I thought Angolmois was green.

    Soundwave: It had the same readings and energy levels as Angolmois, yet it feels... stronger. [It's Dark Energon. Basically] It shall have to do.

    (He injects the shard into the Fallen's body, bringing him back to life)

    The Fallen: At last. If I am to rule Cybertron and beyond... I shall rule it in my greater body. [Really? You're not gonna question about suddenly coming back to life? Whatever]

    (In space, the Nemesis transforms into a giant robot)

    Nemesis: I've been here since Megatron built me. I've been made to eliminate all Autobots in case Megatron was to fail. And I shall do just that.

    (He then goes to Earth and lands in front of the Autobots)

    Nemesis: Now... you shall fall!

    (All hell breaks loose as the Autobots battle with the giant robot)

    (Back in space--)

    Optimus Prime: Dion, stop this. Forget about the past. I'm sorry Cop-Tur died.

    Nemesis Prime: He was my brother! How can I forget him? How can I forgive you?! [Y'know, it'd be helpful if we knew how Cop-Tur died] Instead, I shall kill you.

    Optimus Prime: Very well. (he unsheathes a pair of arm blades) I'll do what I must. [Oh, but Optimus, you're in space! You won't be able to use the HIGH GROUND!]

    (Back on Earth, with the Fallen and Soundwave's group)

    Cyclonus: So... what's our objective?

    The Fallen: Simple. I have a sleeping army waiting on Cybertron. They shall retrieve all of the Dark Energon here on this planet. Then, I'll use a shard to bring back a certain someone back to life to find the Matrix.

    Cyclonus: And who would that be?

    The Fallen: Why, none other than... Thunderwing. [And... how does he know who Thunderwing is?]

    (Back with the Nemesis, the Autobots get the advantage when Lightyear manages to unleash a super energy blast or whatever. They then throw detonators at him, causing him to transform and flee)

   [You know, for being the namesake of this arc, the Nemesis really isn't all it's hyped up to be....]

    (Back in space, Optimus Prime manages to incapacitate Nemesis Prime)

    Nemesis Prime: Argh! You... can't win! We shall... meet again. I promise you... this isn't over. (he then teleports away)

    Optimus Prime: I know, Dion. (he looks towards Earth) I'm coming... son. [How does he even know what's going on]

    (Back on Earth, while Turborun prepares his own super energy blast, the Nemesis sends out a signal. Just as its sent out, Turborun manages to blow him up. And that's the end of that.)

    [To be fair, this whole battle does take up quite a few pages, but it's mostly visuals with little (meaningful) dialogue, so, it's not that anti-climatic but still kind of is]

    (Meanwhile, in Axiom Nexus)

    Nova Prime: Ready?

    Necros Prime: Quite. Time to meet my brother. (they teleport away)

    (Back on Earth, Starscream laments the Nemesis' destruction while the Fallen's three minions arrive)

    The Fallen: At last. Lugnut, Hailstorm, and Airachnid. Finally, I shall conquer not just Cybertron, but the whole galaxy. And then, the universe! They shall fear my name. I am... MEGATRONUS PRIME!

    [BOOO!]

    To be continued
FEATURED CHARACTERS
    Autobots: Armorfist, Eveningstar, Heavypunch, Lightyear, Optimus Minor, Optimus Prime, Turborun
    Decepticons: Airachnid, Cyclonus, Eradicons, the Fallen/Megatronus Prime, Hailstorm, Lugnut, the Nemesis, Nemesis Prime, Scourge, Soundwave, Straxus
    Others: Necros Prime, Nova Prime, Starscream

No comments:

Post a Comment