RETURN TO EARTH, PART 2
(On Cybertron, Rodimus and Thunder Clash's groups return to Iacon)
Wheeljack: Ah, you guys are back... and with friends.
Bumblebee: And bad news....
Thunder Clash: Nova Prime's returned. He sent Thunderwing after us, while he left with Monstructor.
Perceptor: MONSTRUCTOR?!
Wheeljack: 'Bout time you woke up....
Perceptor: Monstructor is the first known gestalt. [we know this already] Jhiaxus started working on him prior to leaving Cybertron.
Rodimus Prime: Strange that Nova Prime didn't take the gestalt with him when he first left... [maybe 'cos he wasn't finished yet...?]
Wheeljack: Uh, guys? (Outside, a beam of energy is shooting up into the sky, just like every 21st century action/superhero movie blockbuster ever) Can we please stop the talking...? [and go straight to the screaming]
(Nearby, with the Decepticons)
Shockwave: Fistfight, is the Alpha Space Bridge operational?
Fistfight: Yup. [guess the blue beam of energy isn't enough for ol' Shockers]
Shockwave: Well, Megastorm, might as well hop onto the bridge.
Megastorm: I hope this works, Shockwave. I don't forgive errors easily.
Shockwave: Don't worry, my lord... I won't fail you.
(We cut to a flashback to the Escape of the Nemesis arc, where we see the Nemesis not exploding as we thought but rather being shunted into subspace and entering stasis lock instead....)
(Back in the present, Megastorm and the Decepticons begin arriving on Earth. Fistfight is watching them go when Crankcase and the Dreads walk up)
Fistfight: Yeah, yeah. Go on without me. I don't care... Hey! Crankcase! You look different!
Crankcase: Shut up, twerp.
Fistfight: *sigh*
(Back in Iacon)
Bumblebee: So just what exactly are we gonna do?
Rodimus Prime: Wheeljack?
Wheeljack: Well, if I could find the space bridge's computer, I can try to re-calibrate--
Rodimus Prime: In basic Cybertronian....
Wheeljack: We could hijack a ride.
Sideswipe: Let's rock.
(In time, the Autobots start mobilizing)
Jazz: C'mon, 'bots! Let's move it! Come on, Optimus!
Optimus Minor: But what about my team?
Rodimus Prime: We don't have time. We have to stop the 'Cons.
Optimus Minor: Wait! They're coming! [what was the point of that then?]
Rodimus Prime: Good. Let's roll out!
(They get to the space bridge, where Decepticons are standing guard)
Darkwing: Dreadwind! Look!
Dreadwind: Autobots! You first.
Darkwing: No, you.
Dreadwind: No, you.
Darkwing: No, you. [aw they're such a cute couple]
(The Autobots roll over them and hop into the space bridge)
Jazz: See ya'!
Fistfight: Hey! Not cool!
(Within Unicron, Sideways is beating the snot out of Cliffjumper)
Sideways: This is more fun than I thought! Prepare to meet your demise!
Starscream: Not so fast.
Sideways: Starscream? What are you doing here?
Starscream: You promised me power, Noisemaze. Not this. (He blasts Sideways)
Sideways: I see you wish to end our alliance. Very well... I'll make it quick.
(On Earth, the Autobots arrive)
Rodimus Prime: All right, Autobots... we must stop whatever the Decepticons are up to.
Bumblebee: How?
Rodimus Prime: We'll have to scan different alt modes and change colors so we can sneak by any Decepticons. After that, we'll find a base here on Earth. There we'll think of a plan to end this. Autobots, transform and roll out!
(On Animatron, Leo Prime and his Maximals confront Nemesis Prime and the Predacons... and that's the last we see of this plot for the rest of the arc. I was planning a Beast Wars sub-series to finish it off, but it never came to be. Maybe some day...)
(Back on Earth)
Megastorm: What exactly is your plan, Shockwave?
Shockwave: Quite simple, Lord Megastorm. Once united, the space bridges will be able to bring Cybertron into Earth's atmosphere. Once that's done, we'll raid Earth and enslave the humans. [totally not ripped off from Dark of the Moon, no siree]
Megastorm: Interesting plan, Shockwave. Where do we start?
Shockwave: We find Rodimus Prime. He is the key!
(Meanwhile)
Bumblebee: Cool place here.
Wheeljack: Enjoy it while you can, Bumblebee. Rodimus says we'll be changing bases every few days.
Rodimus Prime: It is for the best, Wheeljack. Optimus, I wish to speak with you. Follow me. (They transform and drive around) I remember when Optimus Prime adopted you when you were a protoform, shortly before my... disappearance. I knew then you were destined to be a Prime.
Optimus Minor: But I was too reckless...
Rodimus Prime: I know. Prowl told me Omega Prime took over. But since then... I'm sure you'll be a great leader one day, Optimus Minor. I'm sure of it.
(Meanwhile again)
Soundwave: (over comm) Dreads, this is Soundwave. Megastorm wants you to find Rodimus Prime. Bring him alive. Kill all who stand in your way.
Crankcase: Understood, Soundwave. It will be done.
To be continued
FEATURED CHARACTERS
Autobots: Armorfist, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Fastfix, Heavypunch, Jazz, Mirage, Optimus Minor, Perceptor, Rodimus Prime, Sideswipe, Thunderclash, Turborun, Wheeeljack
Maximals: Cheetor, Leo Prime, Primal Major, Rattrap, Rhinox
Decepticons: Cyclonus, Fistfight, Crankcase, Crowbar, Darkwing, Dreadwind, Hatchet, Megastorm, Nemesis, Scourge, Shockwave, Soundwave
Predacons: Brimstone, Nemesis Prime, Undermine
Others: Sideways, Starscream
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