\u201cA trade?\u201d asked Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow do we know it\u2019s an equal trade?\u201d quizzed Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith the Cons, you really DON\u2019T know,\u201d muttered Ironhide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMegatron spoke to me privately,\u201d explained Optimus. \u201cHe showed me the prisoner he\u2019s willing to exchange for Hiro.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd?\u201d asked Ironhide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s Quake Hammer,\u201d revealed Optimus. The Autobot Veterans\u2019 optics went wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot the Con who can punch the ground and cause massive tremors!\u201d gulped Ironhide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLugnut\u2019s grandfather?!\u201d mumbled Ratchet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe same Lugnut that takes the Decepticon faction\u2019s views to a religious extreme?!\u201d whimpered Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWait, the same Quake Hammer that was marked on the DJD\u2019s List for desertion under fire?\u201d asked Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe same on all fronts,\u201d replied Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe\u2019d be a valuable POW,\u201d mused Ironhide. \u201cBut, who\u2019s to say he\u2019ll stay with us?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEven if he COULD escape us,\u201d muttered Ultra Magnus, \u201che\u2019s still risking the DJD by staying alive. They don\u2019t leave survivors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMegatron mentioned that,\u201d answered Optimus. \u201cHe said that the DJD doesn\u2019t have multiverse crossing technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMeaning we need Megumi\u2019s help on this,\u201d realized Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExactly,\u201d confirmed Optimus. \u201cGet me Megumi. I want to arrange it with her.\u201d Prowl hailed Vorton and Megumi appeared with the background indicating it was her and Richard\u2019s room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDo you have any information on the prisoner the enemy wants to exchange for Hiro?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe\u2019s an infamous Decepticon named Quake Hammer,\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cMegatron told me that he\u2019s on a list of Decepticons to punish for desertion under fire. The ones with the list, the Decepticon Justice Division, can\u2019t cross other realities. In short, we need your help in holding him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we have something big enough for a Decepticon,\u201d mused Megumi. \u201cWe\u2019ll gladly help you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMuch appreciated,\u201d thanked Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen Hiro IS returning to Megatron and Dr. Borg?\u201d guessed Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t keep him here,\u201d replied Megumi. \u201cWe need to return him to a familiar environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c…Very well,\u201d muttered Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd on that note!\u201d cheered a voice. Everyone yelped in surprise as they spotted a woman in yellow. \u201cI am Amartonadii, the yellow princess of Chizara and the health leader!\u201d introduced the woman. \u201cOptimus Prime, Alfalna awaits. Bat\u2019leths will be provided to both of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d bid Optimus. He turned to his friends. \u201cWish me luck!\u201d He and Amartonadii then vanished in yellow light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cQuick! Tune in!\u201d Ultra Magnus called to Teletraan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTalk to you later!\u201d Teletraan called to Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSee you after the bout!\u201d returned Megumi as the call ended. Megumi then activated the intercom. \u201cMinna, Optimus\u2019 bout is about to begin! That is all!\u201d She then made a dash to the Gateway room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re getting a transmission!\u201d called Shalvey. \u201cOptimus is ready to fight!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn screen!\u201d ordered Arsha. The background looked like an elaborate arena with Alfalna and Optimus facing each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am Amartonadii, the yellow princess of Chizara and the health leader!\u201d Amartonadii introduced as she carried two Transformer sized bat\u2019leths. \u201cThe combatants are ready for their first bout! Representing W-1-L-D-F-0-R-3-5-T-5, we have the Great Demoness, Alfalna with home turf advantage! Representing T-R-4-N-5-F-0-R-M-3-R-5-M-0-8-1-4-N-C-H-R-0-N-1-C-L-3-5, we have Optimus Prime! The fight will be a simple Bat\u2019leth competition. Both fighters will use the most famous of Klingon melee weaponry to decide who is the victor. The combatant must send their opponent sprawling or break their opponent\u2019s bat\u2019leth. No other weapons will be used and no outside interference. Alfalna, are you ready?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet us duel!\u201d declared Alfalna. She received her bat\u2019leth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOptimus Prime, are you ready?\u201d asked Amartonadii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHeghlu\u2019meH QaQ jajvam!\u201d (Today is a good day to die!) announced Optimus in Klingon. He received his bat\u2019leth and waved it in a fashion designed to unnerve his opponent. Alfalna didn\u2019t even twitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn’cha!\u201d (Begin!) called Amartonadii. Optimus charged and swung his bat\u2019leth down hard! Alfalna blocked and shoved the blade aside, then driving the exterior rounded edge into Optimus\u2019 chin. Optimus stumbled and hastily blocked a side swing. Alfalna then tried again on the other side. Optimus spun out of the way and swung his bat\u2019leth near her head. Alfalna blocked and they started pushing against each other with their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCome on, Prime!\u201d cheered Jazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShow the Cybertronian Klingon Society,\u201d called Blackarachnia, \u201cwho\u2019s the Champion Standing for 50 years in a row!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAccording to his dossier on the subject,\u201d mused Richard, \u201cOptimus has been the Champion Standing for the Cybertronian Klingon Society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a Klingon based club on Cybertron?\u201d asked Lukas incredulously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optimus slammed the rounded outer edge of his bat\u2019leth into Alfalna\u2019s gut. Alfalna stumbled, then blocked a sideways slash and shoved it away. She then started swinging the bat\u2019leth down repeatedly, hoping to break Optimus\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is bad!\u201d gulped Megumi. \u201cIf Optimus loses out, the Master Wand is that less safer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCome on, don\u2019t lose this!\u201d prayed Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI must say, that…what is it called…\u2018bat\u2019leth\u2019 looks highly inefficient in killing by stabbing,\u201d mused Malak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt DOES look more like a spiked, metal club,\u201d observed Nazay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt looks like something out of Constellation Journey<\/em>,\u201d muttered Bashoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMr. Malak, any activity?\u201d asked Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNone,\u201d reported Malak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m not getting anything either,\u201d answered Shalvey. \u201cNor have I missed any transmissions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSame here, no previous activity,\u201d continued Malak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood, carry on,\u201d ordered Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAye, Captain,\u201d confirmed the Mermaid and Troll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Optimus managed to lock the bat\u2019leths together and gritted his dental plates before giving off a primal roar and shoving Alfalna backwards, snapping her bat\u2019leth and sending her sprawling onto the floor. He got up and stood over her in a rest pose with his bat\u2019leth. \u201cJust sending me flying was enough!\u201d panted Alfalna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cKlingon instincts took over,\u201d replied Optimus in the same panting manner. He then held his hand out. \u201cMajQa’,\u201d (Well done) he bid. Alfalna took his hand and he pulled her up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis contest is over!\u201d called Amartonadii. \u201cThe winner is Optimus Prime! Optimus, you will be returned to the bridge of your ship. Great Demoness, Alfalna, though you have suffered a defeat, know that it only brings as much dishonor as you feel necessary. Would you care for an interview with Blancalmarem and Nemengra?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI think I will, this time,\u201d accepted Alfalna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen I will take you to them once Optimus is returned,\u201d declared Amartonadii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHey, maybe we should start an interdimensional Klingon club!\u201d chuckled Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust hope REAL Klingons aren\u2019t offended,\u201d muttered Alfalna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI don\u2019t think we\u2019d survive long enough to regret it if they ARE,\u201d guessed Optimus. \u201cSee you around!\u201d Optimus and Amartonadii vanished in yellow light and Optimus was back on the Ark<\/em>\u2019s bridge, cheered by all of his bots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCongratulations, Sir!\u201d bid Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNone of that \u2018Sir\u2019 nonsense now, dude!\u201d directed Optimus. \u201cThis is a time for celebration!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCan we save the party until AFTER the exchange?\u201d requested Prowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…Way to bring the mood down,\u201d grumbled Optimus. \u201cOh well, he\u2019s right, business first. Has the Nemesis<\/em> done anything?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cArsha\u2019s reported nothing,\u201d reported Prowl. \u201cMegumi should be speaking to Hiro now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMegumi and Arsha want to contact us,\u201d interjected Teletraan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPut them through,\u201d directed Optimus. Arsha and Megumi appeared on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI just spoke with Hiro,\u201d relayed Megumi. \u201cHe\u2019s agreed to the Prisoner Exchange. I think he\u2019s going to use this to get revenge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI read the Brigadier\u2019s report,\u201d supplied Arsha. \u201cI know who freed the Skaro Dalek strain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs do I,\u201d confirmed Optimus. \u201cWe need to catch Caan first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd convince him that Vortech is dead,\u201d continued Megumi. \u201cIn any case, Megatron needs his answer. Let\u2019s contact the Nemesis<\/em> and discuss where and when the exchange will take place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShalvey, hail the Nemesis<\/em>,\u201d Arsha ordered to Shalvey off-screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou too, Prowl,\u201d Optimus directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRusty, the enemy vessel, please,\u201d requested Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVorton, the Ark<\/em>, and the Endeavor<\/em> are all hailing us,\u201d reported Soundwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOpen a channel,\u201d commanded Megatron. Megumi, Arsha, and Optimus appeared. \u201cI take it your bout is completed, Optimus,\u201d greeted Megatron. \u201cWho won?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI did,\u201d answered Optimus. \u201cMy opponent was just as skilled with the bat\u2019leth as I.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou fought a Klingon?\u201d asked Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo, I fought a different alien who\u2019s just as nerdy as me when it comes to Star Trek<\/em>,\u201d explained Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBecause, of course, other aliens would know about it!\u201d groaned Megatron. \u201cStill, that isn\u2019t the reason you called. Your answer?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe agree to the Exchange,\u201d replied Megumi. \u201cWhere and when?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHiro\u2019s home universe,\u201d relayed Megatron. \u201cOne hour from now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSee you then,\u201d finished Megumi. The call ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMove us to our meeting place,\u201d ordered Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCourse laid in,\u201d reported Skywarp. \u201cGoing to full impulse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThey\u2019re leaving,\u201d announced Rusty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPrepare Hiro for transport,\u201d directed Megumi. \u201cWe\u2019ll use the Virginia<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blancalmarem and Nemengra were broadcasting again. \u201cI am Blancalmarem, the white princess of Chizara and the life leader,\u201d began Blancalmarem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am Nemengra, the black princess of Chizara and the death leader,\u201d finished Nemengra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday, after another bout for Round 1,\u201d continued Blancalmarem, \u201cwe have the ruler of the Bindahri people; the Great Demoness, Alfalna, for an interview.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe\u2019s accepted and declined interviews before,\u201d supplied Nemengra. \u201cToday, we are fortunate to speak with her again.\u201d The screen behind them played their interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDuring your previous contests,\u201d recalled Blancalmarem, \u201cyou only carried a bat\u2019leth when you introduced yourself to your opponent, but never used it. What made you change your mind?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy recent opponent\u2019s dossier,\u201d explained Alfalna. \u201cWhen I saw he was a Star Trek<\/em> fan, I just HAD to see if he knew how to use a bat\u2019leth. Thank goodness he read my dossier, otherwise the contest would have been different.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat WOULD have been the contest if he wasn\u2019t skilled with a bat\u2019leth?\u201d asked Nemengra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA simple hand-to-hand duel,\u201d replied Alfalna. \u201cHis dossier mentioned being a ninja and I wanted to see how skilled he was. Perhaps, if I DO fight him next time, I will stick to hand-to-hand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWell, thank you for your time,\u201d bid Blancalmarem. \u201cWe know you have many students to train.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMay we see you again, Beloved Demoness,\u201d finished Nemengra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you for this wonderful tournament,\u201d bid Alfalna graciously as she bowed. 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