While people were being healed, the team commanders met with Optimus. In light of Ultra Magnus\u2019 actions in Apotos, Hot Rod was taking his place. \u201cSo. Let me sum up what happened,\u201d sighed Optimus. \u201cWe have no Chaos Emeralds, the Terrorcons have no Chaos Emeralds, and the Decepticons have all seven. We\u2019ve got people with more than a few injuries, two of them being children, and Megatron is currently laughing up his sleeves with only minimal damage to his forces. Did I miss anything?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, we got new friends,\u201d remarked Strongarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo do the Cons,\u201d reminded Topaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, there IS that,\u201d recalled Optimus. \u201cOkay, since my own mission was as bad as everyone else\u2019s, I can\u2019t really assign blame on any one bot. I can only conclude that we were all overconfident after successfully getting the Allspark.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, that\u2019s a safe assessment,\u201d agreed Hot Rod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStill, the playing field is now even for both sides,\u201d declared Optimus. \u201cWith both factions in possession of weapons that could potentially harm Unicron, we can try to open a dialogue with Megatron.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOpen a dialogue? Are you sure?\u201d asked Blackarachnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey hate Unicron as much as us, Blackarachnia,\u201d answered Optimus. \u201cBesides, we don\u2019t need to open a dialogue just yet. First, we need to welcome our two new friends. Meeting adjourned.\u201d Everyone cleared out and Optimus made his way to his office. He was given a report of who was cleared and who was still receiving medical attention. Tails\u2019 name stuck out for Optimus and he was sure Sonic was going to blame the young Prime for letting Tails get hurt. He then noticed that Ultra Magnus was just cleared, so he decided to get the chewing-out out of the way. \u201cUltra Magnus, report to my office.\u201d Optimus waited a bit before the door chimed. \u201cEnter.\u201d Ultra Magnus stepped in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou wanted to see me?\u201d he asked as the door shut behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTake a seat.\u201d Ultra Magnus flinched at the tone Optimus used. He sat down, feeling very uneasy. \u201cUltra Magnus, I don\u2019t know what\u2019s going on, but this has to stop right now, understand?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe I understand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m talking about your detrimental and out-of-control Deceptiphobia!\u201d Ultra Magnus\u2019 optics widened at what Optimus said. \u201c\u2026Or did I misunderstand what happened in Apotos? Tell me that I misunderstood your willingness to sacrifice Tails to destroy the Decepticons and I\u2019ll apologize right now.\u201d Ultra Magnus\u2019 gaze hardened. \u201c\u2026You really should have taken the way out I offered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOptimus, Tails IS expendable!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, don\u2019t be an idiot! Tails may be small, but his knowledge and expertise has saved our skidplates more times than I could count!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have a dedicated science team to do that work!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey always asked for Tails help on certain matters and he more than provides!\u201d By that point, both bots were standing up. \u201cUltra Magnus, you\u2019re one of the most single-minded bots I\u2019ve ever known. That is a strength, yes, but it\u2019s also a weakness! The Decepticons played you like a fiddle!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t buy that for a nano-cycle, Sir!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhether you believe it or not is immaterial! The fact remains; your emotions have jeopardized our situation far more than you realize! If we weren\u2019t at war\u2026!\u201d Optimus cycled in some air before continuing. \u201c\u2026You\u2019re confined to quarters. I\u2019ll be contacting Cybertron for more soldiers and more medics. I think our mother can provide insight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSIR!\u201d protested Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou have something else to say, Ultra Magnus?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSir! \u2026Brother, if Mom finds out, it will break her Spark! Please, at the very least, don\u2019t involve her!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Ironhide and I already told her about the situation. She\u2019s coming here. You\u2019re confined to quarters until her arrival. Dismissed.\u201d Ultra Magnus snarled as he left for his quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Up on the Decepticon Moon Base, Megatron allowed himself a maniacal laugh. \u201cDecepticons, behold! Victory in the literal palms of our hands!\u201d He held out the Chaos Emerald he and his team had taken. \u201cRumble handed us success on a silver platter, and to me, it is exquisite! Now both factions have a chance of taking down Unicron! But, we must do more than leveling the playing field, we must tip it in our favor! Now is the perfect opportunity to make sure we\u2019re ALL in tip-top shape for our inevitable victory over the Autobots! Peace through tyranny!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeace through tyranny!\u201d cheered the Decepticons. As the Decepticons headed off, Megatron stopped Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot you, not yet!\u201d hissed the Decepticon Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMay I ask why?\u201d asked Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy assist my Decepticons?\u201d demanded Megatron. \u201cWhat is MECH\u2019s intention?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m no longer affiliated with that entity,\u201d answered Tower. \u201cA civil war broke out between my faction and my daughter\u2019s during the Metarex incident. Her leadership led to the entire imprisonment of MECH, aside from myself and a few of my loyalists. Daughters are quite impulsive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs are sons, but that\u2019s neither here nor there. So, why take a page out of Nemesis Prime\u2019s book?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBecause he had the right idea, just the wrong commander. Thus began the process of Project: Chimera and the final draft, Cylas, Cybernetic Life Augmented by Symbiosis. After my evolution, I thanked my followers for their dedication and a life-time of service, but I thought myself more fit to keep the exclusive company of Titans. I\u2019m afraid my followers won\u2019t be joining us.\u201d Megatron snorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is your price? You wish to join us? The Metarex are allies of the Decepticons. Last I checked, their defeat ultimately started at a MECH base.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPerhaps, but I can deal with that at a later date. Besides, helping your men out was a bonus. I have something greater to offer in exchange for a place at the table. Tell me, have you heard of Project: Damocles?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnlighten me.\u201d Tower grinned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAsk yourself, wouldn\u2019t you wish to destroy your enemies from orbit?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Orbital weapons? The Nemesis<\/em> and Scarship are weapon enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut slow, are they not?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026Still listening.\u201d Tower took Megatron\u2019s invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith multiples of Project: Damocles, coupled with the power of the Emeralds, you could rain fire down on Mobius, destroying any Autobot resistance!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026Eggman never considered such a weapon. Shows how much he uses his supposed i.q. of 300. Tell me, if you WERE to join us, would you consider a name-change?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTo be honest, I would happily accept one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSplendid. For now, though, you are on trial. We need to test out your skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI shall pass any test you provide.\u201d Megatron and Tower then left the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All the Terrorcons met in a large chamber with a pool of magma in the center. Smoke rose from it and it formed a very angry face. \u201cOh, Lord Unicron,\u201d began Nemesis Prime, \u201cwe are honored by your pres\u2026\u201d Unicron then sent the Terrorcons into mental agony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNone have ever DARED fail me even ONCE before!\u201d roared the Chaos Bringer. \u201cBut you idiots, YOU HAVE FAILED ME TWICE OVER!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLord Unicron!\u201d begged Deceptitran. \u201cIt was those infernal Transfor\u2026!\u201d More mental agony shut him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom deep inside my planetary prison, I\u2019ve sent you simple instructions to follow! But, you\u2019ve lost the Allspark to the Autobots! You\u2019ve lost the Chaos Emeralds to the Decepticons! AND I HAVE LOST MY PATIENCE! The cosmic alignment is coming, and we have no means of power for me to rise and break free!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy Lord, I know we\u2019ve had a few\u2026unfortunate, erm\u2026setbacks\u2026\u201d gulped Crystal Widow before mental agony returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSetbacks?! YOU IDIOTS FAILED ME! With the Three Powers, our plans will be upended!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe shall find the Three Powers and destroy them!\u201d begged Sideways. \u201cWe promise!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOh, really?! You can destroy the Star Saber?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026My Lord, what did you say the Three Powers were?\u201d asked Straxus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Star Saber, the Skyboom Shield, and the Requiem Blaster!\u201d explained Unicron. \u201cWith those three weapons in play\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy Lord, forgive the interruption, but those weapons are already gone,\u201d assured Straxus. \u201cThe Thirteen destroyed them after they cast you out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYeah, same in my universe,\u201d supplied Nemesis Prime. \u201cI had to rip the plans out from the Grid to make the Dark Saber.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026Are you sure they\u2019re gone?!\u201d snarled Unicron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy Lord, we\u2019ll bet our lives on it,\u201d answered Crystal Widow. Unicron then started laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen there IS a way to amass the power needed for my resurrection! Since you lot have offered good news, I am feeling\u2026generous. 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