Once the repairs to Scorponok\u2019s old body were completed, the Predacons gathered in a storage bay. Saurion was in a makeshift seat and wore a judge\u2019s wig. Tarantulas was bound by power bonds, pinning his arms to his chest. Saurion pounded a gavel to call order. \u201cLet the trial commence!\u201d he called. Inferno worked as court stenographer as she typed out what Saurion said on a Transformer-sized typewriter. \u201cWaspinator shall speak for the Defense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOoh, Wazzzpinator like Defenzzze!\u201d remarked Waspinator as he hovered in beast mode. \u201cA little more defenzzze and, maybe, Wazzzpinator not get blown up all the time!\u201d He transformed and landed by Saurion\u2019s side. He then cleared his throat before beginning his \u201copening arguments\u201d. \u201cTarantulazzz zzzend mezzzzzzage to Maximalzzz zzzaying that he wazzz going to uzzzurp ZZZaurion! Then lozzzezzz ZZZyber Planet Key to Maximalzzz and Autobotzzz azzz well azzz counter-viruzzz! ZZZaurion angry! Think Tarantulazzz a traitor! Want to ZZZLAG Tarantulazzz! Given how creepy he izzz, Wazzzpinator down with that!\u201d Saurion enjoyed Waspinator\u2019s little speech and Inferno dutifully typed the whole thing down. Tarantulas felt fear deep in his Spark, knowing that he wasn\u2019t getting out of this without a good enough reason for Saurion. \u201cDefenzzze take a rezzzt,\u201d finished Waspinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, brilliant as always, yes,\u201d praised Saurion. \u201cPredacons, your verdict?\u201d They all looked to each other, then they pointed their guns at Tarantulas. \u201cGuilty as charged, I see. Then the sentence is execution, yes! Tarantulas, anything to say before sentence is carried out?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou do realize I had an accomplice, right?!\u201d pleaded Tarantulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, yes, Scorponok,\u201d replied Saurion. \u201cWell, he\u2019s managed to convince me not to have him killed. He\u2019s told me how it was done and where your other labs are, as well as his own. He\u2019s agreed to be placed under watch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen, surely you can give me the same courtesy?! I didn\u2019t tell him where ALL my labs are! I promise, I won\u2019t complain about being watched!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll the labs? Tarantulas, I applaud your good intentions, but we\u2019re THROUGH being lenient with traitors! Predacons, take aim!\u201d The Predacons all leveled their guns at the helpless spider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSAURION!\u201d bellowed a voice. Megatron and the Thrashracons stormed into the room. \u201cStand down, all of you! Tarantulas is free to go and is under MY protection!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWHAT?!\u201d protested Saurion. \u201cWhat possible reason could you possibly have for protecting that scheming spider! He is a traitor! He is useless!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, he is not! We may have lost Animatros\u2019 Omega Key, but he\u2019s managed to copy all the data on it. It\u2019s still encrypted like Xitra\u2019s, but we have the necessary data, and our progress is uninterrupted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI won\u2019t suffer traitors at my table!\u201d Saurion then leveled his own gun at Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHOLD THEM DOWN!\u201d Megatron ordered Strika\u2019s team. The Predacons were then tackled and restrained while Megatron freed Tarantulas. Tarantulas stretched and cackled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMuch appreciated, Lord Megatron!\u201d he praised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShockwave requires help on the new project,\u201d ordered Megatron. \u201cGo assist her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt once!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI WON\u2019T LET THAT FAILURE-!\u201d Megatron grabbed Saurion by the throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYOU\u2019RE THE REAL FAILURE HERE, SAURION!\u201d he bellowed. He then slammed Saurion to the floor and pinned him down. \u201cYour hasty actions allowed the Autobots to assist the Maximals! Thanks to you, Scorponok and Tarantulas had to pick up YOUR slack! As long as I am in command, Tarantulas is to be unharmed. Now, are you going to continue the execution, or shall I release you?\u201d Saurion snarled, then he sighed in defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTarantulas is to be spared,\u201d he ordered the Predacons. The Thrashracons then released the Predacons and Megatron got up, letting Saurion pick himself up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA wise decision,\u201d praised Megatron. He turned to Tarantulas. \u201cWell?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, yes, the project\u201d recalled Tarantulas. \u201cExcuse me.\u201d He was about to leave, then remembered. \u201cThank you for saving my life. You won\u2019t be sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKnow this, Tarantulas,\u201d warned Megatron, \u201cif I am, YOU will be sorrier!\u201d Tarantulas took the hint calmly and headed off. Megatron then turned to Saurion. \u201cGet a ship ready. You and your Predacons are coming with us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have a ship in mind,\u201d replied Saurion darkly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonic toured Maximal City with Cheetor. \u201cMan!\u201d he sighed. \u201cI didn\u2019t think I\u2019d EVER see Maximal City in all its glory!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, it\u2019s nice to see it with people in it!\u201d replied Cheetor. The two then met up with Rhinox, Rattrap, Tigatron, and Airazor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHad a good run?\u201d asked Tigatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne of the best!\u201d answered Sonic. \u201cI\u2019m just sorry it has to end so soon. I was really enjoying Animatros.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, our borders are open to you and your Autobot friends,\u201d assured Rhinox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, and we\u2019re stuck here!\u201d grunted Rattrap. \u201cYou know, half the supplies on the Axalon<\/em> had to be used to fix up the city!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCome on, there\u2019s always next time!\u201d remarked Airazor. Just then, Kong knuckled up to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHey, Boss Monkey!\u201d called Sonic. \u201cJust giving Animatros a good see-you-later!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cActually, Sonic, we\u2019re coming with you,\u201d replied Kong grimly. \u201cMaximals, prepare the Axalon<\/em> for immediate take-off and joining the Autobot fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWHAT?!\u201d protested Rattrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Predacon ship, Darksyde<\/em>, is joining the Decepticon fleet. They\u2019ve managed to copy over all the data on the Cyber Planet Key and they also possess Xitra\u2019s. If they manage to get the data on all four, they\u2019ll use it for their own purposes, whatever they are. If our Cyber Planet Key stays here, it\u2019s ripe for another theft. We\u2019re taking it with us. Sonic, we\u2019ll meet you once the Axalon<\/em>\u2019s inside Fortress.\u201d He then left the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026Just when things are FINALLY looking up!\u201d grumbled Rattrap before he gave a pitiful laugh. \u201cWe\u2019re all gonna die!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortress Maximus was now orbiting Animatros, waiting for the Axalon<\/em>. It then arrived, a rounded ship that had a wider aft and multiple panels surrounding the underside\u2019s perimeter. It docked inside the hangar the Blue Typhoon<\/em> rested in. The docking tube extended as the clamps held the ship in place. The Maximals departed and looked around. Sonic greeted them. \u201cWelcome to Fortress Maximus!\u201d he called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThanks for having us, Sonic,\u201d replied Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOptimus is on the bridge right now. I\u2019ll take you guys there. Just try to keep up!\u201d It was a joke as Sonic kept a good pace with the Maximals. They soon arrived at the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWelcome aboard, Kong Primal,\u201d greeted Optimus. \u201cI\u2019d give you a tour right now, but we\u2019re pressed for time. The Decepticons have entered transwarp already.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen we may as well get secure ourselves for the journey,\u201d replied Kong. \u201cWhen will we get there?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYesterday, quite literally,\u201d reported Fortress Maximus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cUnfortunately,\u201d sighed Teletraan, \u201cthe Cons will be an hour ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen let\u2019s get going!\u201d declared Optimus. \u201cSet course for Velocitron and engage transwarp drive!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCourse laid in!\u201d reported Cliffjumper. \u201cEngaging transwarp\u2026NOW!\u201d Fortress Maximus then entered transwarp space. The crew felt the g-forces, then settled back down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s safe to walk around, now,\u201d reported Fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen now\u2019s a good time to familiarize ourselves,\u201d mused Kong. \u201ccheck out our quarters, meet the rest of the crew\u2026specifically, now\u2019s a good time to have Rattrap clear out all his junk out of my quarters on the Axalon<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRattrap!\u201d admonished Cheetor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOpportunistic Vermin!\u201d snarled Slash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHey! 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