When he recovered, Knuckles and his group were informed of the situation. When he had heard about what Knock-out and Ratbat did, Knuckles roared in frustration and smashed a table. \u201cEasy!\u201d yelped Henry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNone of us are happy with this development,\u201d assured Arsha. \u201cRest assured, those that died will be avenged!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConsidering that children had died,\u201d growled Knuckles, \u201cI hope we avenge them quickly!\u201d Just then, a guard came in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy Empress!\u201d he panted. \u201cMegatron wishes to speak to you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat for?\u201d asked Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe said he has an explanation for why Knock-out and Ratbat acted the way they did!\u201d reported the guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c…I\u2019ll have to feign ignorance to gauge his intentions,\u201d declared Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not seriously meeting with him?!\u201d protested Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to know what kind of liar he is,\u201d explained Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy?\u201d asked Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to see how bad I can spin him into a tizzy if I say \u2018no\u2019 to whatever proposal he makes,\u201d elaborated Rellmeer. She turned to her guard. \u201cCan his robot mode fit into the main palace doors?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, he\u2019s too tall,\u201d replied the guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen have his…\u2018holo-form\u2019 meet me in the throne room,\u201d ordered Rellmeer. \u201cTell him I will grant his request for an audience with me. Guide him into the palace\u2019s foyer. Once you\u2019ve done that, take the group to Trelnak and Son\u2019s woodshop and investigate how they can use the situation there to their advantage. Felfar will take Megatron the rest of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes. My Empress,\u201d obliged the guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow do you want me to act, Mistress?\u201d asked Felfar. \u201cShow my respect and look a little fearful or act as if I\u2019m brainwashed?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want Megatron to be under the impression that my magnificence doesn\u2019t require brainwashing for me to be shown the respect that is due to me,\u201d replied Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFearful display of respect, it is,\u201d declared Felfar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Megatron\u2019s holo-form was directed to the foyer as the guard looked a little nervous. \u201cCome now,\u201d purred Megatron, \u201cyou\u2019re not afraid of a stranger, are you?\u201d The guard said nothing as Felfar came into the foyer, holding her hands in a respectful, but feared manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHer Immortal Excellency, The All-mighty Empress Rellmeer, will grant you the honor of an audience with Her Magnificence,\u201d she gulped. \u201cPlease follow me and be sure to display the proper respect that is due to her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, absolutely,\u201d answered Megatron. \u201cI\u2019d be a fool to disrespect her in her own home, much less her grand kingdom. Please, lead on.\u201d The guard left as Felfar led Megatron to the throne room. The massive doors opened as the throne, in all its woodland splendor, stood tall and imposing over the guards lining the walkway to it. Felfar and Megatron made their way to an acceptable distance to Rellmeer\u2019s presence as she laid herself lazily across the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh Empress Rellmeer Almaydia!\u201d called Felfar. \u201cWise and Powerful of all the Realms! Vast and Terrible to those that will not show you any respect! Poor Felfar presents Megatron, a foreigner who…!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have eyes, thank you,\u201d replied Rellmeer. She then looked around the room. \u201cLeave us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut, Empress…!\u201d protested a guard. She idly flicked her hand and the guard vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnyone else?\u201d she asked. Everyone then left Megatron and Rellmeer alone. \u201cI thought not,\u201d chuckled Rellmeer. \u201cForgive my late guard\u2019s impudence. They always underestimate me. I was told that you wished to explain the deaths of two of my people at the hands of your men?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou were told correctly, Wise Rellmeer,\u201d assured Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTwo questions come to my mind with what happened,\u201d muttered Rellmeer as she examined her nails. \u201cWhy DID your men kill them? Why do you take them?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can promise you, the two questions answer one another,\u201d explained Megatron. \u201cWe took them BECAUSE they killed two of your people. We have reason to believe that a terrorist by the name of Caan has poisoned their minds and made them see enemies instead of innocent people. Now, my people and I are trying to catch Caan, but we cannot do this without the help of your superior forces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c…Flattery will get you flattened,\u201d warned Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m simply stating facts,\u201d replied Megatron. \u201cHelp us catch him and those that died will be avenged!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c…I shall have to think it over,\u201d murmured Rellmeer as he clapped her hands twice, the signal for her harem to appear. Felfar knelt at the throne while another harem girl, a purple-skinned Sprite, held out a tray of food while an Elf fanned her. A green-skinned Pixie held a large jug of wine and a cup for Rellmeer. A large tank of water rose as four Mermaids swam up from the bottom and started dancing. \u201cYou will have your decision in three days,\u201d declared Rellmeer as she snapped her fingers to make the throne room\u2019s doors open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure you will decide what\u2019s best,\u201d praised Megatron as he bowed and was led away. The doors shut and the Mermaids continued dancing for a while until Rellmeer waved her hand slightly. Everyone then dropped the act and shuddered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy the Ones!\u201d shivered the Sprite with the tray of food as a table appeared from the floor so she could set the food down. The Pixie then produced more cups for everyone so they could all have something to drink to calm their nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI only just arrived,\u201d mumbled one of the Mermaids, \u201cand I STILL felt like I spent an eternity with that slime ball!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think he\u2019s a scrap-pile,\u201d mused another Mermaid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, do we know what\u2019s true and what\u2019s not?\u201d asked Felfar as she and the Sprite sat on the throne, sandwiching Rellmeer in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere IS a guy out there named Caan,\u201d answered Rellmeer as she pulled her communications earpiece out of her ear. \u201cHowever, Megatron failed to mention that both him and his allies, as well as our visitors and their allies, are hunting him. Knock-out and Ratbat have been known to cause mayhem on a whim and HATE organic life with a passion. Arsha also mentioned that Megatron appeared on the hull of the Endeavor<\/em> along with a human and a certain Sprite Cyborg Scientist that\u2019s cheated death before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNot Cytanek!\u201d wailed the Sprite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYes, Ms. Selemer, your third cousin’s brother’s wife’s step-niece’s great aunt twice removed, Dr. Borg,\u201d confirmed Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo Megatron\u2019s a charming liar,\u201d mused the third Mermaid, \u201cbut a liar nonetheless.\u201d Just then, the guard that was \u201cvaporized\u201d returned to the throne room, the poor Pixie looking greener than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHasty teleportation spell upset the stomach?\u201d guessed Rellmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYes, My Lady,\u201d groaned the guard, \u201cbut that\u2019s beside the point. Arsha and her group are safely at the woodshop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you, Dreksar,\u201d bid Rellmeer. \u201cEr, do you need anything for your stomach?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHonestly, I need to rest at home a bit,\u201d replied the guard, Dreksar. \u201cI kind of lost my lunch after the spell took me to my destination. I should be all right tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen you take the rest of the day off,\u201d declared Rellmeer. \u201cGet well soon and make sure you eat something.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI will, My Lady, thank you,\u201d answered Dreksar. He then headed off to his home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCouldn\u2019t we have just pressed the attack?!\u201d protested Hiro once Megatron had completed his audience with Rellmeer. \u201cWe all know she\u2019s not the terrifying dictator she made herself out to be!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe IS very powerful,\u201d replied Megatron. \u201cBest to play the long game with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat\u2019s all we do now!\u201d roared Hiro. Dr. Borg was still trying to listen to a report. \u201cI say we strike now, raze the Fae Republic to the ground, and put an end to our enemies!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA wise farmer doesn\u2019t exterminate the entire herd,\u201d advised Megatron. \u201cWe only kill those that are major threats!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis whole thing is YOUR fault!\u201d snapped Hiro. \u201cThere\u2019s a good chance that Arsha will warn Rellmeer of our presence!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy the time she does, it will be too late!\u201d growled Megatron. \u201cOnly through talk can we divide our allies and ensure that Megumi doesn\u2019t get any more!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBah!\u201d dismissed Hiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI suppose mindless destruction IS easier,\u201d mused Megatron, \u201cfor those who are too scared of their enemies.\u201d Hiro heard that and whirled around face Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cQUESTION MY COURAGE TO MY FACE, IF YOU HAVE THE BALL BEARINGS TO DO SO, YOU WALKING CORPSE!\u201d challenged Hiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cKEEP YOUR COAT ON, YOU PALE-YELLOW, ALMOND-EYED, INBRED, FURLESS MONKEY!\u201d countered Megatron. Hiro then took out his phone, slid the back open to insert his i.d. tag, closed it, typed in a code, pressed the bottom button, then thrust the phone\u2019s screen out in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHENSHIN!\u201d he shouted before setting the phone into his belt buckle. His suit formed and he became Kamen Rider Rogue (No, not the one from Kamen Rider Build<\/em>). \u201cIncompetent metal vulture!\u201d roared Rogue. \u201cYou only flap your beak because you insist on boasting about our power instead of acting with it! Let\u2019s see if your talons are half as hard as your tongue!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m ensuring order for the future!\u201d shouted Megatron. \u201cPeace is necessary after our conflict!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSomeone\u2019s spoiling for a fight!\u201d laughed Starscream as he came in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019re reckless!\u201d Megatron accused Rogue. \u201cYou would lead us into war early!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI welcome war!\u201d snarled Rogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBecause you\u2019re too thick-headed to use whatever passes for your brain!\u201d shouted Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEnough!\u201d called Dr. Borg. \u201cI just got word from one of our spies. Rellmeer was seen talking to Arsha, Hiroki, and Ultra Magnus and mentioned all of our names. From what the spy had gleaned from the Endeavor<\/em>\u2019s systems, she knew about our plans long before we even thought to try and lie to her. Hiro\u2019s right in this instance; we need results, not talk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWait a cycle!\u201d protested Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat\u2019s all we did since we met!\u201d snarled Dr. Borg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhy are you siding with him?!\u201d continued Megatron. \u201cWe\u2019re not ripe for combat!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNot ripe?!\u201d argued Dr. Borg. \u201cDepths, we\u2019re rotting for want of it! Since you were so stupid as to start a fight, Hiro\u2019s ideas must be put into effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat?!\u201d roared Megatron. \u201cI didn\u2019t start the fight! All I did was point out a…!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExactly!\u201d interrupted Dr. Borg. \u201cYou talk too much! Talk, talk, talk! We rot while you chatter!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDr. Borg, my way can still work, despite this setback!\u201d continued Megatron. \u201cWe just need a little more time to…!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMore time, more words, more nothing!\u201d argued Dr. Borg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMadam, I don\u2019t like being interrupted!\u201d snarled Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019ve tried your way, it failed!\u201d finished Dr. Borg. \u201cHiro, I shall send my engineers and artificers to accelerate the construction of the fleet in Mordor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAn excellent idea,\u201d praised Rogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo, a logical one,\u201d countered Dr. Borg. \u201cWe need to build up our military might instead of skulking around a politician\u2019s home. We must bring this crisis to a swift end!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOf course,\u201d replied Rogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYOU CARBON-BASED IDIOTS!\u201d roared Megatron as he fired his fusion cannon at Rogue\u2019s back. Rogue recovered and charged at Megatron, converting his guns into sh\u014dt\u014d mode, and swung them at Megatron. Megatron activated his concealed blade, usually resting between the fusion cannon\u2019s underside and his arm, and leapt at Rogue with the fury of a starving tiger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSTOP, YOU IMBECILES!\u201d shouted Dr. Borg as she stopped their respective swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMOVE ASIDE OR BE CUT DOWN!\u201d demanded Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNot until you idiots hear me out!\u201d replied Dr. Borg. \u201cLook, the terms of the truce state that we would not attack one another until both of our military might is built up, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo what?!\u201d snarled Rogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMegumi never mentioned our respective ALLIES\u2019 military might,\u201d explained Dr. Borg. \u201cFrom what Soundwave had observed within Megatron\u2019s home, the visitors that reside with the Autobots are allies, but they haven\u2019t exactly built up THEIR military might. It\u2019s the same with Arsha\u2019s group. They can build up their own military, but we won\u2019t let them build up their allies. Hardly a breach of truce, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…I suppose not,\u201d grumbled Megatron as he deactivated his blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd we\u2019re still preparing for war,\u201d muttered Rogue as he cancelled his transformation and turned back into Hiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo, let\u2019s use this time to build up our allies,\u201d suggested Dr. Borg. \u201cWe still have an edge over them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…I…apologize for my racially charged comments,\u201d muttered Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLikewise,\u201d grumbled Hiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arsha and her group, including her remaining senior staff, had arrived at the woodshop, and brought out equipment to take some readings. Knuckles looked around and absentmindedly knocked some wood down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTake it easy, Knucklehead!\u201d hissed Sonic. Just then, the wood flew back into its original position. \u201cOkay, THAT\u2019S weird!\u201d gulped Sonic. Elmar and Orthena took a reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou know what\u2019s weirder?\u201d asked Orthena. \u201cNo mana detected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPerhaps,\u201d mused Elmar, \u201cbut it would make an ideal phenomenon to study.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPerhaps, after this adventure,\u201d offered Death, \u201cyou and your world\u2019s scientists can collaborate with After Academy\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLike you said, AFTER this adventure,\u201d interjected Arsha. \u201cWhat needs doing now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAll right, here\u2019s what I\u2019ve researched,\u201d began Death. She then detailed a long, drawn-out explanation that I shall not bore the reader with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When he recovered, Knuckles and his group were informed of the situation. 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