A city-sized ship sped through transwarp, hell-bent on getting to its destination. It had a lead on its counterpart in the enemy faction, but didn\u2019t want to take any chances\u2026correction, HE didn\u2019t want to take any chances. The city-ship was the Metrotitan called Fortress Maximus, and he had every intention of bringing Optimus and his Autobot crew to Gigantion, the last stop before Cybertron. As Fortress sped through transwarp, Optimus was going through the day\u2019s paperwork. \u201cHoo boy,\u201d he muttered, \u201cit\u2019s like paperwork manages to follow you, even as your ship bends space AND time! When I get to Cybertron, it had better be done already!\u201d He then heard his ready room door chime. \u201cCome in,\u201d he called. Sonic entered the room. \u201cAh, Sonic. What can I do for you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust gotta know, is there supposed to be a red streak above us?\u201d asked Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Not unless someone\u2019s going at a faster transwarp than\u2026uh oh!\u201d a nasty thought struck Optimus. Sonic then realized why Optimus looked so worried and followed him to the bridge. By then, Fortress had called all hands to their stations. Optimus jumped into the Captain\u2019s chair. \u201cReport!\u201d he called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Decepticon fleet\u2019s overtaken us at Transwarp\u20262?!\u201d reported Cliffjumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy the uncertainty?\u201d asked Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOptimus, no Metrotitan goes that fast,\u201d explained Fortress, \u201cunless they\u2019.ve made the most careful of calculations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re approaching Gigantion,\u201d called Teletraan 1. \u201cI\u2019m running scans now. \u2026Huh. Looks like the Cons ain\u2019t here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen their calculations weren\u2019t careful enough!\u201d chuckled Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over on the Decepticon ship, everyone was strapped in, sans Dirt Boss. He was desperately holding onto his console. \u201cWe overshot Gigantion by a light-year!\u201d called Ravage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat are you waiting for?!\u201d replied Dirt Boss. \u201cStop this crazy thing!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t stop all at once!\u201d warned Scorponok. \u201cIt\u2019s too dangerous!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen slow us down first!\u201d ordered Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo! Stop this thing! I order you, bug! STOOOOOOPPPPPP!!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBelay that, Scorponok! Slow us down to a speed where we\u2019re not in danger of losing-!\u201d Dirt Boss ignored Megatron\u2019s instructions to Scorponok and shot the emergency brake, bringing the ship to a full stop! Everyone snapped forward and Dirt Boss went flying into the wall just below the main screen. Groans escaped everyone\u2019s lips, even Shockwave\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cScorponok, if I ever decide to order us to go any higher than Transwarp 1, punch me in the face. I promise you, I will NOT consider it treason,\u201d remarked Megatron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNoted, Lord Megatron,\u201d mumbled Scorponok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think I lost my face about 20 parsecs ago!\u201d whimpered Laserbeak. \u201cCan we turn around and find it? \u2026No, wait, there it is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHello, Gohan! Have you done your homework?!\u201d called a dazed Dirt Boss from inside the wall. \u201cBecause if you don\u2019t, Chi Chi will KICK my ass!\u201d Megatron got up from his seat and yanked Dirt Boss out of the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd THIS,\u201d he snarled, \u201cis why we listen to a Metrotitan, even if he\u2019s a normal-sized Transformer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGigantion, this is Fortress Maximus,\u201d called Fortress. \u201cI have a crew on its way to Cybertron that needs to stop here so we can refuel. Requesting permission to land.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStandby and transmit clearance,\u201d replied the bot at the space port. Fortress then transmitted his clearance code. \u201c\u2026Clearance accepted. We\u2019re assigning you Flight Path 2 to Landing Pad 1. Welcome to Gigantion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA pleasure to be here, Gigantion.\u201d The call ended and Fortress made his way below the atmosphere, then followed the flight path to the assigned landing pad. He then touched down and let his passengers leave to stretch their legs. Optimus\u2019 optics flickered as he noticed something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026It\u2019s quiet,\u201d he muttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo?\u201d asked Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOptimus is right,\u201d remarked Llyra. \u201cGigantion\u2019s populace is always building something, going from site to site.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReally?\u201d Sonic then became worried. \u201cThen why don\u2019t I hear the sounds of construction?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSomething\u2019s wrong here,\u201d said Optimus. \u201cWe better find people and-\u201d something snapped above their heads. They all looked up to see a giant I-beam falling towards them. The bots and Nebulans grabbed it and strained to hold it up as the Mobians and humans ducked out from under there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOPTIMUS! GET OUT OF THERE!\u201d called Amy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBELIEVE ME, WE WOULD IF WE COULD!\u201d shouted Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCool your circuits! I got this!\u201d called someone. A giant red crane truck then rolled into view and wrapped its cable around the I-beam. It then lifted it into the air, taking the weight off the Autobots\u2019 arms, then the crane\u2019s boom rotated and set the beam down elsewhere. \u201cYou know, you should know better than to walk under any sized I-beam. Come to think of it, you should know better than to walk under ANY construction equipment. Although, then again, I should have secured it somewhere else. \u2026Good grief, where are my manners?! High Tower, ASCEND!\u201d The crane\u2019s front and front wheels flipped forwards as arms sprang from the sides, making the rear wheels into shoulder pads. The robot then flipped himself over as he stood up, putting his crane boom onto his back. A head with a red helmet and blue visor then popped up and he struck a pose. \u201cI\u2019m High Tower, the second-in-command of the Titanotron Elite Build Team!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDid I hear you right?\u201d asked a voice. \u201cYou didn\u2019t secure that I-beam in a safe location?\u201d High Tower then started sweating as he turned around to see\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMETROPLEX, SIR!\u201d he yelped fearfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo you almost crushed our visitors?!\u201d snarled Metroplex in his Emissary Robot Mode. \u201cWhat\u2019s our motto?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cC-Come on, Sir!\u201d begged High Tower. \u201cSurely you don\u2019t need me to-!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSAFETY FIRST! SAY IT THREE TIMES!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSAFETY FIRST! SAFETY FIRST! SAFETY FIRST!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd how are we going to prevent something like this from happening again?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy being more mindful of all openings, Sir!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSet about enacting that.\u201d High Tower then took off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrimus, you don\u2019t mess around!\u201d muttered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can\u2019t afford to, Wee Optimus,\u201d replied Metroplex. \u201cThe builds may have stopped, but I won\u2019t let my crew be lax in safety matters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe builds have stopped? That must be why it\u2019s so quiet around here. What caused that to happen?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Space Bridge Network Shutdown, that\u2019s what. We usually have our building materials imported from other planets. Thanks to the Supreme Leader shutting down the network, we can\u2019t contact the other colonies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re here to do,\u201d declared Optimus. \u201cThis is the last stop before we return to Cybertron and reactivate the Space Bridge network.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf we had the resources, I\u2019d join you,\u201d sighed Metroplex. \u201cSadly, we only have enough to refuel you lot and send you on your way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAren\u2019t there resources in the other layers?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOther layers?\u201d asked Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur world\u2019s constructed around a planet Organics would enjoy,\u201d explained Metroplex. \u201cWe have layers and layers of cities, and our policy is that we NEVER return to old cities, even ones built before the current one!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy not?\u201d quizzed Optimus. \u201cWouldn\u2019t it be great to see what the previous generations made? Besides, if you don\u2019t remember the past, then you\u2019re gonna repeat its mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere\u2019s another side to that coin,\u201d replied Metroplex, \u201cbecoming obsessed with the past. No, I won\u2019t risk it, not as long as I\u2019m the Megalo Convoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay, I\u2019m sensing a theme here,\u201d muttered Sonic. \u201cThe leaders of your colonies are called Convoys?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the general idea,\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cAnd even then, it\u2019s only for colonies of uninhabited worlds.\u201d Just then, High Tower rust back up to the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHigh Tower, what are you-?\u201d High Tower cut Metroplex off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSir, we\u2019ve got a big problem!\u201d he panted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Did another I-beam fall?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo! It\u2019s Mole Dive! He\u2019s trying to break into the first City for the current Layer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWHAT?!\u201d Metroplex became more panicked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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