{"id":1547,"date":"2020-06-12T14:25:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T18:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2020-09-26T00:15:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T04:15:45","slug":"tmc-8-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/tmc-8-9\/","title":{"rendered":"TMC 8-9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026Impossible!\u201d breathed Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy Lord, what\u2019s going on up there?!\u201d called Yellow Zelkova on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeam everyone up! Now!\u201d ordered Dark Oak. Yellow Zelkova was beamed directly to the front of his chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;is hailing us!\u201d reported a Trooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat ship is back?!\u201d yelped Yellow Zelkova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOpen a channel!\u201d commanded Dark Oak. The Trooper obeyed and the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>\u2019s bridge appeared with Soundwave having just been beamed up and assuming his station at Communications. Megatron sat on a throne in the middle, on the highest platform with steps. Dark Oak was surprised to see Megatron sitting in the Captain\u2019s chair. \u201cMegatronus?\u201d he asked. \u201cDidn\u2019t I see you last at Regulon IV?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGiven how long it\u2019s been,\u201d replied Megatron, \u201cthat you\u2019ve graced the Galactic Stage with your presence, I will overlook your lack of knowledge of recent events. I am here to remind you of old alliances, specifically, the terms of your alliance with us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am an ally of the Decepticons,\u201d corrected Dark Oak, \u201cnot you, you\u2026formerly stuttering idiot. Did you fix your stutter?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMore like replaced it with the rasp you hear now,\u201d explained Megatron. \u201cIt was one of the many steps I took to become Jhiaxus\u2019 successor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYOU command the Decepticons?\u201d scoffed Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve been commanding the entire faction for some weeks now,\u201d replied Megatron. \u201cBy the way, I will be called \u2018Megatron\u2019 from now on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf I recollect,\u201d mused Dark Oak, \u201cthe Great War is over. As such, no one has a claim to this planet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe \u2018Great War\u2019?\u201d hissed Megatron. \u201cThat\u2019s what the galaxy calls it these days? In any case, it merely died off for a while. We Decepticons have NEVER lost our rightful goal of Galactic Rule! We were merely waiting for the right moment to strike! So, to clear things up, this planet is STILL contested territory. As such, you will take no action against Mobius unless I authorize it. Are we clear?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLord, you\u2019re not seriously falling for this, are you?!\u201d protested Black Narcissus. \u201cMegatronus is an Autobot!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSomeone prove Megatronus\u2019 claims,\u201d ordered Pale Bayleaf. A Trooper got to work, then came back with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cConfirmed,\u201d he reported. \u201cThis planet is still contested territory and Megatronus\u2026Megatron is in command of the Decepticons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2019s our move here?\u201d asked Red Pine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat else can we do?\u201d replied Dark Oak. \u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;would destroy Scarship easily.\u201d He turned back to the screen and Megatron\u2019s smirking face. \u201cThe Metarex are at your disposal,\u201d he finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcellent!\u201d praised Megatron. \u201cNow, it looks like there are TWO starships defending Mobius. One of them happens to be Mobius\u2019 first starship, the other is a&nbsp;<em>Vanguard<\/em>-class Cybertronian ship flying the Autobot colors. You deal with the Mobian ship, I\u2019ll deal with the Autobot ship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVery well,\u201d replied Dark Oak. The call ended and Scarship moved to engage the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrime! Scarship!\u201d called Ironhide as he pointed to the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI see him!\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cHelm, move us to assist Tails!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBit of a problem!\u201d reported Bumblebee. \u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Nemesis&nbsp;<\/em>is coming between us!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re charging weapons!\u201d yelped Prowl. \u201cRaising shields to maximum!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStatus of our weapons?\u201d requested Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrimed and ready,\u201d replied Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTarget their engines,\u201d ordered Optimus. \u201cTry and concentrate your fire on a specific spot. Helm, keep us moving. For all its brilliance, the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;isn\u2019t so good at hitting a moving target.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAye, Sir. Fancy flying parameters set,\u201d replied Bumblebee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow!\u201d called Optimus. The&nbsp;<em>Ark<\/em>&nbsp;charged at the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>, firing its weapons as it weaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Autobots are weaving,\u201d reported Thundercracker at Tactical. \u201cI can\u2019t get a lock.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTorpedo spread pattern Delta on my mark,\u201d ordered Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMegatron, that only works effectively in full space!\u201d protested Starscream. \u201cThis close to Mobius\u2019 gravity, they\u2019ll fall uselessly!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re not aiming at a ship going alongside us,\u201d replied Megatron. \u201cSteady\u2026\u2026FIRE!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTORPEDOES COMING DOWN ON US!\u201d shouted Ironhide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGet to their underside!\u201d ordered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat puts us in range of their\u2026!\u201d countered Bumblebee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re surrounded by torpedoes!\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cWe don\u2019t have a choice! Underside! Now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey are going under us,\u201d reported Shockwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFire underside weapons!\u201d commanded Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAye, Sir!\u201d confirmed Thundercracker as he let fly. The lasers the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;fired hit the&nbsp;<em>Ark<\/em>&nbsp;hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the people on board regained their balance from the ship\u2019s rocking, Prowl looked on his console. \u201cShields at 56%!\u201d he called. \u201cAnother hit like that and we lose them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf course, Megatron would compensate for moving targets!\u201d hissed Optimus. \u201cGet behind them!\u201d The&nbsp;<em>Ark&nbsp;<\/em>changed course and the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;fired off more lasers. One of the shots hit the starboard bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve just Bow Shields!\u201d reported Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKeep us out of range for as much as possible!\u201d ordered Optimus. \u201cMove in only for certain shots!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;wasn\u2019t faring any better. Cosmo had pointed out a few weapons that Scarship didn\u2019t have last time she saw him. Scarship was pursuing the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>. \u201cMaintain course!\u201d urged Tails. \u201cStatus of warp engines!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWarp engines at 60%!\u201d called Cosmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStatus of shields!\u201d requested Tails. The ship rocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAft shields buckling!\u201d reported a human male, Tobias, at Tactical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTransfer auxiliary power to shields!\u201d ordered Tails. Cosmo did so, but the ship was still hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAft shields gone!\u201d called Tobias. He then moved to Tails\u2019 side. \u201cWe can\u2019t win this one!\u201d he said. \u201cWe must withdraw and regroup!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe can\u2019t do that!\u201d replied Tails. \u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;would take us down in the state we\u2019re in! We\u2019re barely holding it against Scarship!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Mobian Vessel has lost shields and is losing warp power!\u201d reported Scarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes, but it\u2019s moving on an erratic path,\u201d mused Pale Bayleaf. \u201cSmart, we can\u2019t lock onto them with our weapons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWell, I have a few missiles with their name on them!\u201d laughed Scarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo,\u201d replied Dark Oak. \u201cMaintain pursuit. They are wounded. Let them bleed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat ship is resilient!\u201d reminded Yellow Zelkova. \u201cWe\u2019ll lose our chance!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe way an enemy behaves when wounded,\u201d argued Dark Oak, \u201cis the key to its destruction. Maintain pursuit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGuys,\u201d called Tails, \u201cI have an idea!\u201d Tobias returned to Tactical when he heard that. \u201cNew course!\u201d ordered Tails. \u201c3-0-7-Mark-2-7-5!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaptain,\u201d protested the female Cobra, Amber, at the Helm, \u201cthat takes us dangerously close to\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTrust me!\u201d assured Tails. The&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;then made a direct course for Mobius\u2019 sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re entering their sun\u2019s corona!\u201d reported a Trooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaintain pursuit!\u201d commanded Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTails, we\u2019ll be reaching the photosphere in 30 seconds!\u201d called Tobias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStandby to enter warp on my command!\u201d ordered Tails. \u201cSet course to 2-5-0-Mark-0-1-5!\u201d A pair of consoles sparked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShields failing!\u201d reported Tobias. \u201cOuter hull temperature exceeding design limits!\u201d The ship rocked again as the Metarex fired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaptain!\u201d shouted Cosmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaintain course!\u201d urged Tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Metarex are closing on us!\u201d reported Tobias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStandby!\u201d insisted Tails. The ship had to run level just to slow down before it hit the sun. \u201cNOW!\u201d shouted Tails. The sudden burst of speed when the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;got away from the sun caused some of the star\u2019s gases to erupt from the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSOLAR FLARE!\u201d warned Scarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBREAK OFF PURSUIT! GET US OUT OF HERE!\u201d shouted Dark Oak. Scarship turned quickly, but they were still buffeted by the solar flare. Scarship rocked and tossed a few Troopers around. \u201cReport!\u201d demanded Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy shields are at 50%!\u201d replied Scarship. \u201cI\u2019m recycling them now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cResume pursuit!\u201d commanded Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat solar flare caused them to break off pursuit for a moment,\u201d reported Tobias, \u201cbut they\u2019re coming back. Our shields are restored.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCome about!\u201d ordered Tails. \u201cFire at will!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cScarship is recycling his shields,\u201d relayed Thundercracker, \u201cbut it\u2019s going to take a while.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnce we deal with the&nbsp;<em>Ark<\/em>,\u201d replied Megatron, \u201cwe\u2019ll assist Scarship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSir,\u201d called Shockwave, \u201ca warp signature has been detected!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCan you identify?\u201d quizzed Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnly that it\u2019s the result of a Warp Tunneler,\u201d answered Shockwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA bit crude,\u201d muttered Megatron. \u201cGet the registry number when the vessel is spotted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHere it comes,\u201d called Thundercracker. It looked like a broadsword with wings tipped with large laser cannons and a small point at the bow. The wings were on the top and bottom of the ship for a bit until they rotated to the sides. Megatron\u2019s optics went wide in anger and terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow?!\u201d he gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA&nbsp;<em>Saber<\/em>-class vessel?!\u201d quizzed Cosmo. \u201cThat\u2019s Cybertronian in origin!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cContact Optimus!\u201d called Tails. Optimus\u2019 face came on screen. \u201cPrime, can you get the registry number?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re getting it now!\u201d replied Optimus. Prowl\u2019s voice then came through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIT\u2019S THE&nbsp;<em>FANG<\/em>!\u201d he said happily. Optimus and Tails\u2019 faces brightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho said there wasn\u2019t a Dyno-bot around when you needed one?!\u201d cheered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Fang&nbsp;<\/em>is hailing us!\u201d called Tobias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOpen a channel!\u201d directed Tails. Grimlock\u2019s face joined Optimus\u2019 on Tails\u2019 screen. His visor was now blue and the Autobot symbol on his chest was now permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe would have been here sooner,\u201d joked Grimlock, \u201cbut warp traffic was terrible!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour timing couldn\u2019t be better!\u201d praised Optimus. \u201cYour ship is equipped with Dresna Drainers, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes, Sir!\u201d replied Grimlock. \u201cIt can even drain Quad-rotating shields! Who needs help the most?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGo after Scarship!\u201d directed Optimus. \u201cThen, both you and the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;join us to engage the&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAye, aye!\u201d confirmed Grimlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGood to have you back, Grimlock!\u201d called Tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGood to be back, little buddy!\u201d replied Grimlock. The call ended and the&nbsp;<em>Fang<\/em>&nbsp;fired off a yellow beam from its bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDRESNA DRAINER!\u201d shouted Scarship. \u201cI CAN\u2019T RECYCLE THE SHIELDS FAST ENOUGH!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWHERE DID THAT SHIP COME FROM?!\u201d roared Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnknown!\u201d replied a Trooper. Scarship then rocked. \u201cShields are gone!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGive all available power to the weapons!\u201d boomed Dark Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe nacelles are exposed!\u201d called Tobias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cActivate the Sonic Power Cannon!\u201d ordered Tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sonic Power Cannon was the special weapon of the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>. Its ammunition was a special one. The main ammo was charged with an exorbitant amount of Chaos Energy from a Chaos Emerald while it spin-dashed to collect it in the chamber. It is then fired like a rail gun. The ammunition was wearing a special suit as it keyed in a ready sequence. That\u2019s right, the ammunition was alive and it had a name, Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic\u2019s suit was designed to instantly transport him back to the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;once he hit his target. After keying in the ready code, Chaos energy flooded the chamber and Sonic spin-dashed in place, gathering the energy. After a few seconds, Sonic felt some invisible force pull him along at high speeds right out of the cannon. He sailed through the upper atmosphere right into Scarship\u2019s starboard nacelle. He was then transported back to the bridge of the&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;to see the resulting explosion he caused. \u201cNow THAT,\u201d cheered Sonic, \u201cwas way past cool!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou know what\u2019s even cooler?!\u201d chuckled Tobias. \u201cThe Sonic Power Cannon worked better than expected! Look!\u201d On the screen, the smoke from Scarship\u2019s exploding nacelle cleared to reveal a significant gash in his armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow\u2019s our chance!\u201d urged Cosmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdvise the&nbsp;<em>Fang&nbsp;<\/em>to fire at will on the gash in the enemy ship!\u201d called Tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAye, aye, Sir!\u201d confirmed Tobias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re being advised by Tails to fire at will at the gash they\u2019ve created!\u201d reported Slash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen let\u2019s take the little guy\u2019s advice!\u201d replied Grimlock. \u201cFire at will!\u201d Both ships unleashed Hell!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI can\u2019t engage the warp drive!\u201d called Scarship. \u201cMy weapons are out! We\u2019re out-matched!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdvise the Decepticons that we\u2019re out of the fight!\u201d ordered Dark Oak as he ran his hands over his face. \u201cMegatron won\u2019t like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark Oak was right, Megatron DIDN\u2019T like it. \u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Fang&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>Blue Typhoon<\/em>&nbsp;are joining the&nbsp;<em>Ark<\/em>!\u201d reported Soundwave. \u201cThat last shot we got took out the weapons!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThundercracker, can you get them online?!\u201d boomed Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNot in any reasonable time!\u201d reported Thundercracker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy Lord, I believe it\u2019s time to start packing!\u201d suggested Starscream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cContact the Metarex,\u201d ordered Megatron. \u201cTell them to fall back to the dark side of the moon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey don\u2019t have warp drive,\u201d replied Soundwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIs there power to the tractor beam?\u201d asked Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlenty,\u201d replied Thundercracker, \u201cbut we\u2019ll get to the moon in an hour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt will have to do,\u201d remarked Megatron. \u201cAdvise Scarship to expect a tractor beam to tow them if they cannot make it in time. Advise Eggman to prepare our new moon-base for our arrival. It looks like, even with our new allies, this war will take longer than expected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVictory was within our grasp!\u201d ranted Dark Oak. \u201cA new home-world! Our strategic position for our eventual fight with the Quintessons! All lost!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;has us in its tractor beam,\u201d reported Red Pine. \u201cI\u2019ll send a message advising them to release us when we\u2019re at a safe distance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat WON\u2019T be necessary!\u201d snarled Dark Oak as he moved to the teleport pod. \u201cI intend to voice my complaints to the Pax Child!\u201d He keyed in coordinates and drew his golden sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy Lord, you\u2019re wasting your time!\u201d protested Red Pine as Dark Oak shimmered away. \u201cTHEY WON\u2019T LISTEN TO YOU!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSomeone from the Metarex ship is coming over,\u201d reported Shockwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the Five?\u201d asked Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDark Oak,\u201d confirmed Shockwave, \u201cand he has his sword ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cComplaints, most likely,\u201d mused Megatron. Dark Oak came onto the bridge and raised his sword. As it came down, Megatron activated his sword and engaged in a sword duel with Dark Oak. Megatron then pushed Dark Oak\u2019s blade away and sunk his talons into Dark Oak\u2019s chest. He gasped in pain and fell to his knees. Megatron then grabbed him by the throat and hoisted him above his head. \u201cBeam the pair of us over to Scarship,\u201d he ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purple light shimmered onto the bridge, then coalesced into Megatron holding Dark Oak above his head. He then threw Dark Oak onto the floor. Red Pine came to assist, but Dark Oak waved him away. \u201cI understand there has been some underestimation of my commitment to the goals of this alliance,\u201d called Megatron. \u201cA fair number of you remember me as a stuttering idiot afraid of his own shadow. Well, Dark Oak himself can tell you that that bot has long since died in the Pits of Kaon. Once we reach our moon-base, we can further discuss the particulars of this alliance. Right now, however, is NOT the time. The Autobots and their allies would destroy us all. I would advise you to rest up.\u201d He activated his comms. \u201cMegatron to<em>\u00a0Nemesis<\/em>, one to beam up.\u201d He vanished in purple light as the Metarex turned to their master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026Do as he commands,\u201d sighed Dark Oak. \u201cWe cannot afford to forget our alliance with the Decepticons.\u201d The&nbsp;<em>Nemesis<\/em>&nbsp;continued on its journey to the moon with Scarship in tow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOptimus, should we pursue?\u201d called Grimlock as his face and Tails\u2019 filled the&nbsp;<em>Ark<\/em>\u2019s viewscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat won\u2019t be needed,\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cWe still have a one ship advantage over them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEggman\u2019s gonna make up for that deficit,\u201d guessed Tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen we\u2019ll prepare for that fight,\u201d assured Optimus. \u201cFor now, we have some catching up to do. Have all ships assume standard orbit around this planet. We\u2019ll talk at the base.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201c\u2026Impossible!\u201d breathed Dark Oak. \u201cMy Lord, what\u2019s going on up there?!\u201d called Yellow Zelkova on the surface. \u201cBeam everyone up! Now!\u201d ordered Dark Oak. Yellow Zelkova was beamed directly to the front of his chair. \u201cThe&nbsp;Nemesis&nbsp;is hailing us!\u201d reported a Trooper. \u201cThat ship is back?!\u201d yelped Yellow Zelkova. \u201cOpen a channel!\u201d commanded Dark Oak. 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