Airazor waited by a container that their talons could wrap around. Tails checked the contents to see the miniaturized Starscream Bodily Infiltration team standing by. \u201cYou guys ready?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReady and waiting!\u201d replied Perceptor. Tails then closed the lid on the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll set, Airazor!\u201d he announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey stoop to conquer!\u201d replied Airazor as they beat their wings and took the box in their talons. They then flew off to Trypticon City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is insane,\u201d Grimlock grumbled inside the container. \u201cIn all my years, I never thought I\u2019d actually crawl inside a bot\u2019s body at such a tiny size.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn the other hand, it\u2019s a new experience,\u201d mused Shahra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes, this would make a fascinating entry for the Autobot Mass Induction Journal!\u201d chuckled Perceptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe need to succeed first before you write that paper,\u201d remarked Deadlock as she sharpened her swords. Grimlock then noticed the giant one sheathed on her backside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIs that a-?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA Great Sword? Yes. It belonged to Dai Atlas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Have you ever used it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOnce, against Gigatron. Damn near made my Spark fade when I tried to avenge Dai Atlas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow\u2019s that?\u201d asked Shahra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreat Swords draw on their wielder\u2019s Spark energy to create attacks. It\u2019s said that only the Faithful can fully utilize them without significant damage. I\u2019m clearly not one of the Faithful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Is that what made you leave the Cons?\u201d asked Grimlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Something like that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe just entered Trypticon City limits,\u201d Airazor called from outside. \u201cNo signs of being detected so far.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one was manning the necessary stations to detect the intruders. Everyone was gathered at the Main Square with large cubes of Engex. Starscream was the last to receive his cube. When he did, he began his speech. \u201cMy fellow Decepticons, Optimus\u2019 brazen attack on my estate proved that he no longer considers Megatron a major threat. His actions have proved that he\u2019s terrified of us now. With fear running rampant throughout the Autobot ranks, I propose a toast! To the imminent destruction of the accursed Autobots!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo the Autobots\u2019 destruction!\u201d cheered the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnergy!\u201d cackled Sunstorm. \u201cWe won\u2019t need to conserve it after tomorrow! We can bleed the universe dry!\u201d Everyone then drank half of their Engex. Soon, they all felt the inebriating effects of their drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoy, theesh are good!\u201d slurred Deathsaurus. \u201cI needed ta refool! Energy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cENERGY!\u201d cheered the Decepticons as they all downed the rest of their Engex like drunkards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoy!\u201d mumbled Skywarp. \u201cThish shtufsh th gradesstsh!\u201d He then fell to the floor in a drunken heap, as did many of his compatriots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, thosh were th goodol daysh durin th ol war!\u201d rambled Starscream. \u201cDidn haff to shneek aroun in ugly Earth dishguysheshs!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Airazor approached the Main Square, the container still in their talons. \u201cAll right, better glide now. Airazor, MAXIMIZE!\u201d They went to bot mode and glided lower. They then saw the scene of drunk Decepticons sprawled across the square. \u201cWhat in the world?!\u201d they muttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGO SHYBERTRON! LAND OF TH MEDDAL MOOoooonnnssshh!\u201d Starscream passed out after his declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo wonder it was so easy!\u201d chuckled Airazor. \u201cThey\u2019re all over-energized! An opportunity like this only comes once in a lifetime!\u201d They pressed a button on the side of the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re getting ready to drop!\u201d called Perceptor as the interior flashed green. Everyone then fastened themselves down, bracing for landfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Airazor flew as low as they dared and released the container. The container then fell onto Starscream\u2019s chest, bouncing a couple of times before settling down. \u201cWhuzzu?\u201d he mumbled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGet us out of here! Fast, Grimlock!\u201d urged Perceptor as everyone unfastened themselves and got up. Grimlock shoved the container\u2019s lid open, and everyone ran out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInto the shoulder joint! Quick!\u201d urged Deadlock. Everyone dashed towards the joint and jumped into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starscream picked himself up and looked at the container, bringing it centimeters to his face so his bleary optics could focus on it. \u201cWhat th\u2026?\u201d He looked around and saw Airazor. His drunken mind managed to reach a general conclusion. \u201cAudobod addack!\u201d he slurred. He then raised his hands and fired at Airazor. They converted to beast mode and flew off. After a few shots from the Heart, Starscream was back at normal operational status, able to think and speak more clearly thanks to burning off the excess energy. \u201cDecepticons, ATTACK!\u201d He was answered with snoring from his troops. \u201c\u2026Unbelievable! Bah, no matter! I\u2019ll finish the Autobots myself!\u201d He took to the air in robot mode and kept well behind Airazor. Unfortunately, Airazor could still sense his presence. They radioed the Autobot base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBase, this is Airazor! Be advised, Starscream\u2019s following me! You better have that force-field ready!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is Optimus. Warning received. We\u2019re ready to deploy at a moment\u2019s notice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside Starscream\u2019s body, Perceptor led the team on their path. \u201cThe Heart of Cybertron would logically be located in Starscream\u2019s chest, since his Spark would serve as a good distributor for its energies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, we better hurry!\u201d urged Shahra. \u201cWe\u2019ve got less than two hours to get to it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy\u2019s that?\u201d asked Deadlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe shrinking spell isn\u2019t permanent. Once it wears off, we return to our normal size.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, NOW you tell us!\u201d grumbled Grimlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYes, Starscream isn\u2019t big enough for the four of us,\u201d remarked Deadlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf we can\u2019t locate the Heart,\u201d decided Perceptor, \u201cthen we let the spell wear off. The resulting increase in size will cause Starscream to be torn apart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, and we die with him!\u201d argued Grimlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf it frees Cybertron, so be it,\u201d replied Deadlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c\u2026Yeah, fair point,\u201d conceded Grimlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot so fast, that\u2019s just a last resort,\u201d urged Perceptor. The team then found a green wire that sat suspended in front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d asked Shahra. Perceptor gulped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA guiding wire for electro-sanitizers!\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIncoming!\u201d called Deadlock. A green ring held around the wire by electric energy and firing off electric blasts approached them at an alarming rate. The team then ran from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s the deal with them?!\u201d asked Shahra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re part of a Transformer\u2019s immune system!\u201d replied Perceptor. \u201cThey protect the body from microscopic impurities, like a human\u2019s white blood cells!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, great, and WE\u2019RE the impurities!\u201d gulped Shahra. The electro-sanitizer continued on its deadly mission to purge Starscream\u2019s body of foreign contaminants, pursuing them relentlessly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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