Meanwhile on an Iocastan street two Harleys and a yellow sportscar roared down as fast as they could go. Enjoying the ride? Alison Hammond said as she looked at Sharon who rode with Kincaid on his Harley.
Yes thank you. Sharon said responding to Alison’s sarcasm with her own. ~ So th ‘s my Aunt Alison huh? Seems like a lot of fun. ~ she thought as her communicator went off and she signaled for Kincaid to pull off to the side. He in turn signaled Ashley and Alison to turn off and Alison, Sureshot and Ashley pulled over alongside Kincaid.
Just excuse me for a moment. Sharon said as she raised her armored gauntlet up to her mouth. Spectra come in. Status on the intruders.
All of them are safely under wraps and unharmed. One of them was a really asshole. He fired at me and then demanded I turn over control to him. Spectra stated. I’ve got them in a holding cell as of right now.
Good. Keep them alive for right now like I said. I want to see them for myself. Right now lock onto my signal and prepare to descend to the planet to pick us up. Sharon said.
‘Us’? Spectra asked astonished.
Sharon smiled at this. I’ve found some unexpected friends. You’ll have to see them for yourself to believe me. Also if you can spare her, send Miyaka down with my bike in a Phoenix. Something tells me we aren’t out of the hellhole yet and I think my friends and I will be needing her I’ll also be needing my bike for the extra firepower not to mention using a Phoenix’s weapons would be a good move right about now.
Don’t worry I can handle repairs and the intruders on my own. Miyaka was kinda miffed about missing out on taking care of the intruders since she was in an isolated area of the ship but I think she’ll get over it once she hears this from me. Spectra mused…. got your coordinates. I’ll be sending Miyaka down ASAP.
Contact me if anything changes. Sharon Out. She said disconnecting her comset.
Anything wrong? Alison asked.
Nothing Spectra can’t handle. I asked her to send down a friend of mine to help us out until she gets here to pick me up… and if you want you too.
I take it you were checking in with your ship? Sureshot asked.
Yeah. Security precaution. If I don’t check in it starts to worry about me. She said smiling. It was then that Kincaid activated his own communicator and called on his own team. Karone how’s it going?
We had to bolt. Karone said over the comm line. Sharon couldn’t believe her eyes when she heard Karone’s voice on the other line again. She hadn’t heard from her aunt for so long that she almost forgot what it sounded like. Hearing it again made the memory come back. You okay? Ashley asked coming to Sharon’s side.
I’m sorry. It’s just… I find myself in the middle of a fight and a trip down memory lane all at the same time. Why are you here? she than asked.
Ashley noticed the pleading look in Sharon’s eyes. Something Sharon never had in all her life before. Mostly due to the look being one a daughter would give to her mother. And even though Ashley wasn’t her mother in her own reality Ashley couldn’t resist the look and gave Sharon her answer.
We’re here to find a matrix. One of seven that we need for an Interdimensional War that could well destroy the multiverse as we know it. Ashley explained deadpan. She then looked at Kincaid who was still talking to Karone on his communicator. Any word on team 3?
Not at this time. Karone said.
Keep me informed. Meet you at rendezvous point. Kincaid ordered as he cut off communication. Sharon looked at Kincaid ready to speak.
You are looking for the Matrix of Synergy? Sharon asked.
Yeah. Why? Ashley asked.
Sharon smirked. It just so happens I have it on my ship.
It was then that realization sunk into Kincaid and he then asked Your ship wouldn’t happen to be in orbit around the planet would it?
Yeah why? Sharon asked.
Kincaid paused before answering. Because I think your intruders… are members of our own search party.
At a makeshift commpanel, Raven was looking through all the stray signals until she found the two she was looking for. Jeff I’ve got them. She said.
The Specters went over to the commstation and saw Raven’s data. Both seem to be moving in some areas. One is on planet. The other is in orbit.
How do we handle this? Tsara asked.
I say we separate. Find out where those two signals are. And when we have confirmation we move in and take the Matrix, give it to Tarantulus and collect our money. Was the recommendation from Annihilus.
That’s probably as good an idea as any of us will ever hear. Slasha said. Jeff nodded and addressed the team.
All right we have a job to do. Everyone breakup and search the two signals. Jeff ordered. As soon as we have confirmation we move against whoever’s guarding the Matrix.
How will the teams be selected? Tsara asked, but she already knew the answer. Jeff thought of it.
Count off in two’s. he said. Soon all the Specters did so until the two teams were selected. Team 1 consisted of Jeff, Rattrap, Zips, Raccharal, Annihilus and Raven while Team 2 consisted of Tsara, Blackarachnia, Slasha. Stitches, Rackal’thor and Ven’ya. Black Arachnia was chosen to lead team 2.
All right. Everyone check in every hour. If there is any difficulty we’ll try to get to your position. Jeff said and soon the teams broke up to check the two coordinates. Jeff’s team to the land based coordinates, and Black Arachnia’s to the space based ones. But all was not as harmonious in the Specters as Stitches looked at Slasha who went to her side to see what was wrong while the others went to ready the space flyer onboard the Specter’s ship.
Slasha are you all right? Stitches asked.
I’m I’m sorry. I just this battle Stitches knew of Slasha’s trouble with combat, especially since she got an opponent inadvertently killed in a sporting event years ago. Slasha hated violence, and right now there was more than she cared for.
I’m I’m not sure I can do this anymore. Slasha said. Stitches looked on feeling her comrades pain and wondered what she could do to ease it.
Don’t worry. I promise this will be the last mission for you. Stitches said. You won’t have to fear or hate the death anymore. Slasha looked up wondering how Stitches could keep that promise. Everyone knew the only way one left was usually feet first in a Specter Squad.
Some have been known to… retire. Stitches said. You could be one.
I’d love to see how that can be done. Slasha then stated. All Stitches did was flash a smile in Slasha’s face then they went and prepared the flyer for spaceflight.
Rattrap had a vehicular mode that combined with the beast mode he possessed as well. And as a vehicle he let Jeff, and only Jeff, ride. Everyone else went on a special land based vehicle that was a combination jeep and 4×4. Zips, Raccharal, Annihilus, and Raven got into the vehicle with Raven taking the wheel. Soon Jeff’s specters were on the road and looking for their co-ordinates. Jeff however had other things on his mind however, like the appearance of an old enemy of his.
He knew Harper was dead. ~ I killed him myself!~ Jeff thought. Then he realized that if there was another version of him on Iocaste then there could well be another Harper here as well making his counterpart’s life as much a living hell as Jeff’s Harper did before he executed him. It was then that the opportunities really started to turn in his mind of what to do to Harper. And none of them were good.
~ So Harper’s still alive. ~ Jeff thought. He cracked a small smile thinking what all he could do to his childhood tormentor for a second time.
Harper however was thinking his own thoughts. And as usual they centered around Jeff Kincaid.
Only now there were two of them to worry about.
~ Two Kincaids. What do I do about them? How can I beat both of them? Especially since one of them said he’d killed me?~ It was then that Harper’s communicator went off. Bringing it up to his wrist he found that it wasn’t Destructor or any of the Order. Rather it was on an unspecified frequency.
Who is this? Harper asked.
That’s not important now. What is important is that you want to beat Jeff Kincaid. I can help you do that. The voice on the other end said, much to Harper’s interest.
I can get you into the base where Kincaid’s wife is. The voice said to Harper. Harper seemed to be eager to hear what the plan was. All right. Talk.
Meanwhile Kincaid and his party made their way to a corner where Karone, Bulk and Carlos were waiting. When Sharon saw Karone on her Harley she couldn’t believe her eyes. Not only that her aunt was here, but that she was riding a motorcycle.
… Aunt Karone? Sharon said reflexively. She knew this wasn’t her Aunt Karone but it was still Karone. Karone looked at Sharon kind of strangely. I’m sorry, do I know you? she asked.
It was then that Sharon regained her composure and said No, we haven’t met, at least not formally. I’m from another reality and you’re my aunt there.
Let me guess. Andros marries Ashley? Karone said with a smirk. Sharon couldn’t help but smile and nod.
I guess some things are common in many universes. Ashley said. Carlos however seemed a little down. It seemed like in yet another universe he didn’t get Ashley. Alison went to Carlos and placed a hand on his shoulder. Sorry Carlos.
Don’t worry about it. I’m sure there’s someone out there for me. Carlos said taking it on the chin. It was then that Blurr’s Matrix energy detector went off, and it was aimed at Sharon.
She’sgotMatrixenergyItellyou. It’salloverher. Can’tyouseeit?Can’tyouseeit?It’salloverher. SheknowswheretheMatrixisItellyou. Sotelluswhereisit?Huh?Huh?Where? Blurr started to say in rapid speak. Carlos looked at the scanner and clearly saw the Matrix signature all around Sharon’s body.
So that’s where the second signature was. Carlos said looking at Sharon. It was you wasn’t it?
I guess I’ve been hanging around it too long. Sharon said with a lopsided smile. It’s on my ship.
And she’s also got Ravage and company on board. Kincaid said. We’re going to have to get up there and straighten everything out. Just then an explosion happened that got everyone’s attention.
The explosive blast sent Sharon, Kincaid, and the rest of the Matrix Team either off their vehicles or they had just stopped dead for the moment.
“Now what?” Ashley shot.
“Now what indeed… Yellow Ranger.”
Carlos and Ashley recognized that voice. So did Sharon but with a few different variations.
The people all looked up and saw all five Psycho Rangers. However, their armor looked more menacing and evil, if that was even possible, and Psycho Yellow was leading the pack rather than Psycho Red who was standing right beside Psycho Yellow.
“Psycho Yellow?” Ashley muttered.
“Not anymore.” Sharon spoke up. “After proving their worth to the Dynasty, the Psychos got upgraded… they are the Neji Rangers.”
“This time, you aren’t going to get lucky like you did back on Triforia.” Neji Yellow stated. “Neji Rangers… Attack!”
The Neji Rangers ran towards their opposition with great quickness. None of the Matrix team had a chance to pick a target since the Neji Rangers did all the target selection. Carlos and Neji Black went at it renewing their rivalry, as did Neji Yellow and Ashley go at it. The only thing was Ashley didn’t have to face Neji Yellow alone. Alison was with her and morphed.
RAVENNIGHT! Alison called out and soon Yellow Night and Ashley were ready for battle.
Karone also morphed into her Purple Night Ranger mode to take on Neji Pink while Bulk morphed into the Hamburger Ranger to take on Neji Blue in a most… unique battle.
Kincaid and Neji Red had faced each other. Since Kincaid was the Red Night Ranger Neji Red figured that it was only appropriate that he face the Red Ranger of the Night team. And with everyone branched off the fights truly began.
Purple Night looked on at Neji Pink and was revolted by what she saw. While she may have created them when she was Astronema, she could never have been prepared for the sight she saw. Neji Pink looked more sinister and more powerful than Karone could have ever made her as Astronema. What’s the matter? Can’t enjoy your handiwork Astronema? Neji Pink said with a sneer. Or don’t you like that we’ve grown up so well?
Astronema is dead. Purple Night said. And if you want you can be too.
Been there. Done that. Your turn now! Neji Pink then brought out her Neji Power Bow and shot off three shots which Purple Night dodged with agility. Then jumping up high in the sky she did a flying side kick that seemed to be covered in cold energy. When it impacted with Neji Pink she had an intense case of the chills upon impact that allowed Purple Night to deliver more blows that sent her down and out. Soon Purple Night demorphed and Karone stood over the victor.
You’re done. Karone said then she looked over at the Hamburger Ranger who was fighting Neji Blue. Or rather Neji Blue was fighting and Hamburger Ranger was taking backward steps.
HA HA! COWARD! Why don’t you stand and fight me? Neji Blue taunted.
Hamburger Ranger just stood and acted like a little child and said so innocently Oh uhhh I can’t fight too good. My mommy wouldn’t let me. Neji Blue then thought of an idea and decided, Okay fat boy. You can have one free shot at me.
Really mister? Oh thank you. Hamburger Ranger then pulled out portable ketchup and mustard shooters and aimed them at Neji Blue’s visor. Ahhh I’m blind! he shouted. Then he noticed someone tackling him like a football player knocking the wind out of him and sending him sprawling to the ground. The word GORE! GORE! was heard as well, and sounded a lot like Paul Heyman in a WWF broadcast.
When Neji Blue wiped off the ketchup and mustard in his eyes he looked up to see the Hamburger Ranger standing above him. Was it good for you as it was for me? he asked.
Next was the Hammond girls against Neji Yellow. Since Neji Yellow was drawn to both Ashley and Alison due to their yellow power signatures Neji Yellow had no problem with a two on one. Mostly because she was more ruthless than either of them combined, or so she thought.
Because Neji Yellow had never met anyone like Alison Hammond, and she was about to learn why.
So two Yellow bitches. What can you two do against me? Neji Yellow taunted.
Plenty. Alison answered back. Now dance.
At Yellow Night’s command lightning struck Neji Yellow’s feet and she began hopping like crazy trying to avoid the sparks hitting the ground. Ashley then transformed into her gun mode and rested in Sureshot’s hand. Sureshot held Ashley in his grip ready to pull the trigger if Neji Yellow tried anything.
Neji Black and Carlos however didn’t have so easy a contest. At least Carlos didn’t until he had struck Blurr with a drop kick in his wrist joint that sent Carlos out of his hand and transforming back to the ground. Neji Black then played it smart and detonated a grenade separating Blurr from Carlos and turning everyone in their direction.
The momentary distraction was all the Neji’s needed to launch surprise attacks knocking down the Matrix team. Soon they were standing tall over their adversaries again while Neji Black stood over Carlos.
Time to die at my hand as you should have long before Black Ranger. Neji Black sneered as he had gotten Carlos away from Blurr before he could have transformed again into gun mode. Suddenly however blaster fire came at him. Ngh!
Huh? Neji Blue turned around and also got nailed. Neji Yellow and Neji Pink then moved aside or dodged blaster fire sent at them but either way had to give up attacking their opponents.
Demon Hunter looked up and saw the black fighter craft right above them. About time you got here Miyaka!
Sorry I’m late but I had to dodge some people trying to shoot at me from the air. Iocaste isn’t exactly the planet with the friendliest skies no matter which reality you are in.
Oh no! Neji Blue groaned. Not the Chun-Li knockoff robotic bitch again!
He was rewarded for his remark by Miyaka taking pot shots at him with her Phoenix’s laser cannons.
AHHHHHHHHH!!! Neji Blue cried as he got sent flying backwards a bit and then fell to the ground.
Neji Pink shook her head in disgust at her own teammate’s stupidity. Honestly you think the moron would learn by now after calling her that for the fifth time.
Neji Red and Kincaid were nowhere near the main battle site, rather Neji Red and Kincaid fought at a distance from the others where they would not be distracted by events by others. Neji Red eyed his adversary and seemed to be impressed by who he was facing.
You have a bit of a darkness in you. Impressive. Neji Red said to Kincaid.
Don’t be. It’s just something I use to get the job done. Kincaid said deadpan.
And what job might that be? Neji Red then asked.
Kincaid paused for a minute then said Taking down evil like you. DEMONNIGHT! he shouted as he morphed and went into a running clothes line knocking down Neji Red. Kincaid then drew his energy sword and Neji Red followed suit.
Not bad. For a beginner! Neji Red said then he brought his own sword to bear and soon Neji Red and Red Night had a clash of swords. Both fought with ferocity and skill and they almost seemed evenly matched, with no one gaining the upper hand, until Kincaid noticed an opening in the solar plexus and delivered a ferocious kick to it. Then came a knife hand chop and Neji Red was down on the ground along with the other Neji Rangers.
Not bad. Demon Hunter said. But I think we should be going in case they decide to wake up soon.
Good point. Want to ride with me again? Kincaid asked.
Sharon. Who are these guys? Miyaka said through her comlink from the ship down to her friend on the ground.
Friends. And thanks Kincaid but I think it’s time I called in my own ride. Miyaka? Care to drop my bike down to me now? Miyaka nodded at Sharon’s request and immediately activated something on her comm panel.
Demon Cycle being dropped to you now Sharon.
Ashley then asked. Uhh I know this may sound stupid, but shouldn’t we be teleporting?
I suggested that to Spectra before I took a Phoenix down to the planet’s surface. Miyaka explained. Unfortunately the intruders took out the teleport controls as well. Spectra’s not at all happy. And my Phoenix is a one person ship.
You have a ship we can get to? Sharon asked Kincaid.
Demonzord’s not far away. I can call it in. Sharon batted an eye at the mention of Kincaid’s zord. Demonzord? she asked.
Ask me later. Right now our company’s getting up. Kincaid said pointing to the Neji Rangers. Fortunately at the next second the Demon Cycle had arrived.
It seemed like the same make as Kincaid’s ’99 Harley Fat Boy but there were a few differences. The exhaust seemed to be from a different model of motorcycle altogether. The engine parts seemed to be made up of different makes and models of Harley’s, and the speedometer seemed to be from a 91 motorcycle instead of a 99. Try finding good parts where I come from. She retorted as she got on her bike.
Kincaid, Karone and Alison got on their Harleys while Ashley and Carlos got on their respective Cybertrons. Bulk hitched a ride with Blurr, but it also caused him to lean to one side. Soon they took off with as much speed as they could muster.
They’re getting away! Neji Pink shouted.
No they won’t! Neji Yellow vowed as she and the other Neji Rangers used their speed to maintain pursuit. Not far away Alison was rubbing it into Kincaid about Sharon.
Hmmm. You have a Harley. She has a Harley. Do I sense you two having something in common? she asked coyly.
Alison knock it off. I’m engaged, and I’m going to be a daddy. Kincaid said straight out.
But you can’t say that you don’t find her attractive? Karone said joining in the ribbing. When Kincaid didn’t answer right away they knew Kincaid was interested in Sharon. She’s a curiosity. He said.
A curiosity you’d like to get to know better? Karone said a little more coyingly.
For your information, nothing would probably happen between us. It would probably be a roll in the hay, and that’s it. Not that I would.
But if you could you would? Karone then asked. Kincaid sighed knowing that this line of conversation was hopeless. Mackenzie has my heart. She’s the one I want to get back to. Now if you don’t mind, I’d like to call our rides before we run out of road. Both Alison and Karone both nodded and called their zords much like Kincaid was doing with his Demonzord.
Meanwhile Sharon was getting the same ribbing from Miyaka over their communicators. So who’s tall dark and handsome in red? she asked.
A man who’s engaged. Sharon answered. Leave it at that.
Oh I don’t think so. I saw how you were eyeballing him. I maybe a machine now but I know when someone’s interested in someone. Like you, who have stolen at least five glances in his direction.
If Sharon was blushing she was grateful her helmet didn’t show it. Okay so he’s attractive. But I am not going to be a homewrecker.
I’m not saying that you are. Miyaka said. But I do know you’re interested in him.
Okay maybe. Sharon said finally giving in. But it’s not like anything can happen. Remember he’s engaged.
Engaged. Not dead. Miyaka answered. Why not get to know him a little. He… uhh Sharon?
Yeah?
You do know you are all riding towards a dead end don’t you? Sharon looked at the road ahead and saw the road in fact end and go over something of a cliff. Kincaid and his friends however were not stopping.
Okay. Everyone get ready. Kincaid shouted. Sharon looked confused. For what?
For this. JUMP!!! Kincaid roared his Harley on a ramp and jumped his bike over the side and onto the Demonzord, which was waiting for him. Alison and Karone did the same and landed on their Raven and Crow zords respectfully. Sureshot and Blurr also jumped and landed on the Raven and Crow zords as well. Miyaka wasn’t a problem at all since she was already in a space fighter.
Sharon looked at the zords hovering and saw them impressive, but she knew time was running out. Especially with the Neji Rangers getting closer. So she roared the engine and jumped her motorcycle to land on the Demonzord’s wing. Soon when everyone was safe the zords and Miyaka’s Phoenix made their way into space with their passengers safe and secure leaving the Neji Rangers behind cursing.
You may have escaped for now… Neji Yellow shouted. But we shall return again!
Obsidian then arrived in the Empress’s throne room and went down on his knees when he approached her throne room.
You told me would bring the Matrix and the Demon Hunter’s head when you returned Obsidian. Empress Bansheera stated.
I did my Empress. Obsidian nodded.
Then what is the problem? she asked.
… Several my Empress. Obsidian sighed. As we speak Tasha and the Dark Assassins are catching up the Neji Rangers who are following the Demon Hunter and her allies.
What allies?
Obsidian continued to speak, A Cybertonian bearing a symbol that is not Autobot, Deception or Predicon and has a human partner that turns into its gun… and two Rangers.
Rangers?! The Empress shouted. You let only two Rangers get in your way when you yourself have single-handedly destroyed two teams of six?
Obsidian shook his head. These were not normal Rangers. They resembled the Neji Rangers in looks somewhat and their power was incredible. They are called Night Rangers.
That put the Empress to a halt in her thoughts. ~ Night Rangers… why does that sound so familiar… ~ In her youth she remembered being told by her own father of a team of Rangers that were so powerful that their reason for being was to make evil afraid of being evil. Powers based through the use of the night itself. She never saw any such Ranger but now with the knowledge that there were alternate realities, perhaps these Night Rangers didn’t exist in every universe and rather the myth was created here because perhaps in a very ancient time they visited this reality and made evil regret its actions.
The Empress then looked down at Obsidian and asked if there was anything else he had to add. ~ She will hate this. ~ he thought as he spoke, We saw also the Demon Loki who as you know is dead here… but apparently these Night Rangers know him… this Loki is part of the Order of Destruction.
THE ORDER!!! Empress Bansheera stood up. The possibility of a myth being real was problematic enough but now the Order of Destruction was again interfering in her affairs. How many times must these upstarts get in my way!
My Empress. If we are to obtain the Matrix of Synergy we are going to need reinforcements. Obsidian stated.
Indeed… the Empress then smiled. And I know who you were thinking of. Its time I made a call to our allies. Prepare the communications array. I am certain Gigatron would want to lend a hand in the reclaiming of the Matrix as well as pay back to the Order of Destruction.
Obsidian nodded as he prepared to carry out his Empress’s will.
Cybertron.
A planet with an incredible history.
And in no two dimensions is it ever the same.
The Cybertron we look upon now is the Cybertron based in the reality where both Sharon and the Chaos Dynasty exist. Here the history of the Cybertron is slightly different. In this reality, Galvatron was annihilated by Rodimus Convoy in the final battle of the Great Autobot/Decepticon war. The Decepticons were scattered over the Galaxy and some managed to stay hidden in Cybertron as the Autobots prospered under Rodimus Convoy’s leadership. Several generations passed until a newer force threatened the Autobots.
The evolution of the Decepticons, the Predicons, were still robots same as the Autobots. The difference however was that they had mastered being able to change into animals instead of vehicles. These Predicons were lead by Gigatron, a descendent of Megatron himself and was a six-changer Transformer. When Gigatron attacked suddenly disrupting the peace of Cybertron, his Predicons came with him and the Decepticons that had stayed in the shadows came to join his empire to come and retake Cyberton in the memory of their ancestors.
However it was not that easy for them to get any ground in their war. For the Autobots were also lead by a great and wise leader. Fire Convoy, a direct descendent of Convoy. In other realities, Convoy would be known as Optimus Prime. Fire Convoy was very much the spitting image of his ancestor Convoy both in his appearance and in his leadership capabilities.
Fire Convoy also had a very capable second in command: Arcea One. She was originally built as Arcee, named after her ancestor of the same name who fought in the Great War. She bore a striking resemblance to her ancestor, as much as Fire Convoy did with his own ancestor.
Ten stellar cycles ago, Gigatron had been able to plant false information to lure Fire Convoy and several Autobots into a trap. Arcee was out doing her own patrols as ordered by Fire Convoy when she saw the ambush and rushed in to save her leader. Only Fire Convoy survived the ambush but even so the Matrix of Synergy had been taken from him by Gigatron.
Arcee didn’t know what went through her mind at that moment. She knew she didn’t have a chance in hell of beating Gigatron at all. But she also knew she couldn’t let the Matrix stay in the hands of the Predicons either. Launching her own attack on the Predicon leader and his forces, Arcee was able to take them by surprise and managed to knock the Matrix out of his hands. Gigatron however blasted Arcee as if she was no challenge to him.
Unfortunately Gigatron made the mistake of sending her right next to the Matrix. When Arcee touched the Matrix and held it in her hands, she heard the voice of Vector Sigma in her head as well as the voices of other Autobot leaders. Before Gigatron’s eyes Arcee went into a change similar to how Hot Rod became Rodimus Convoy. She became taller, her metal hair has changed from short to long hair that came down to the middle of her back. Her shoulder parts became more curved than boxed. She also gained new abilities such as other transformations. Part of that fact could be seen by the pair of jet wings that came out of her back. Her car form was now reminiscent of Rodimus Convoy’s.
Arcee was now Arcea One.
Taking Gigatron by surprise, Arcea One used her new found abilities to the best that she could and on that day, Gigatron ordered retreat preferring to learn more about his newest enemies abilities before engaging in combat.
Arcea One brought Fire Convoy back to Autobot City, and Fire Convoy appointed her leader of the Autobots, but she accepted it until Fire Convoy was fully repaired again.
Even after Fire Convoy was repaired it was four astro cycles before Fire Convoy decided it was time to return to active duty. Arcea One returned the Matrix of Synergy to its rightful bearer, yet something happened. Where as Rodimus Convoy returned to Hot Rod without the Matrix, Arcea One didn’t return to being Arcee. Arcea One didn’t understand but Fire Convoy reassured her that there was nothing to be worried about. He had watched the young Autobot and seen how she had handled the leadership of the Autobots in his absence and was proud of her. He offered Arcea One the position of his second in command. Arcea One was overwhelmed and accepted.
The Autobots have kept the peace of Cybertron to this day even without the Matrix of Synergy for these last two stellar cycles.
However the face of the war between the Autobots and Predicons is about to change once more.
Autobot City
“Fire Convoy! Arcea One! Report to the Command Center right away!” AI shouted through the comm. system.
Five cycles later the two leaders of the Autobots came into the Command Center. “What is it AI?” Fire Convoy asked.
“I’m receiving a signal from out of this reality on an Autobot frequency.” AI replied.
“Out of this reality?” Arcea One asked. “I don’t understand AI. How is that…” Arcea One’s optics flashed as she looks at Fire Convoy who has come to a similar conclusion. “Do you think it could be her?”
“There was a rumor that Sharon did come to Cybertron when Gigatron brought Bansheera for a visit at his citadel. We were never able to confirm it.” Fire Convoy replied. He remembered how he had ordered all of the Autobots to be on high alert. He swore he also saw God Magnus but not trying to attack him. For whatever problems Fire Convoy and his brother had, they did agree on a few things. One of those was that Empress Bansheera was a threat to the Autobots and her alliance with the Predicons could prove disastrous to the Autobots.
“We’ll learn soon enough. I’m getting the signal patched through now.” AI said.
“… I repeat! AI! Autobot City come in!” the face of AI-2 appeared on the screen.
AI’s eyes went wide. “Sis? Is that you?”
AI-2’s features were of overwhelming joy. “AI! Are you a sight for my sore holographic eyes! Thank Primus I was able to get through to you.”
“What’s going on AI-2?” Fire Convoy asked.
“Fire Convoy, Sharon’s has it.” AI-2 reported. “She has the Matrix of Synergy!”
That drew gasps from the three in the Command Center. “The Matrix?” AI breathed.
“How? When?” Arcea One asked.
“I don’t know all of the details exactly. I was knocked off line before Sharon began her primary mission.” AI-2 said. “But this is what I have been able to gather so far. About three astro cycles ago Sharon came to on a Stealth Vector to the Dark Side of Cybertron.”
“Which is where Gigatron’s Citadel is located.” Fire Convoy stated. “So she was here.”
“Yes. However she attempted to attack the Empress, lost and very nearly escaped with her life. She was also unable to acquire the Matrix of Evil.”
Fire Convoy stepped back. Arcea One looked on at her leader. “Fire?”
~ How could… by Primus how COULD you do it Gigatron! Fire Convoy seethed in anger. There were ancient legends from the Covenant of Primus that spoke of there being many different Matrixes and that there once existed a Matrix called the Matrix of Evil. Its force was massive and was thought to be connected to the Chaos-Bringer, Unicron. This dark Matrix had been obliterated. However it was always feared that a similar Matrix could one day be created and its power could possibly eclipse the destroyed Matrix of legend.
~ Do you hunger so much for Cybertron you are willing to court the devil himself to get it!~ Fire Convoy thought before he looked back at AI-2. “What happened to Matrix of Evil?”
“I’m still working on that Fire Convoy. My memory banks are still trying to get themselves into perfect working order.” AI-2 said. “However we can be thankful that the Matrix of Evil is NOT in Gigatron’s hands right now. That much I know for a fact.”
“What about the Matrix of Synergy?” Arcea One asked.
AI-2 put up the screen with the Matrix of Synergy in its hold on the ship. “Safe and sound… for now.”
AI blinked. “What do you mean ‘for now’?”
“Obsidian is on the planet that we are on right now and he is currently engaged with the Demon Hunter. I’m using the systems I have available to track as much as I can but we need help here.”
“And you will have it AI-2. The Matrix of Synergy must not be allowed to fall in the hands of evil.” Fire Convoy said. ~ Now more than ever. ~ he added. He looked at AI. “AI get the Temporal Coordinates stat.”
“Yes Fire Convoy.” AI said.
“Arcea. I am going to need you on this mission. Though the timing is ominous it does work to our favor. Gigatron’s forces have been pushed back to the Dark Side of the planet and with his forces diminished somewhat we have the time that we will need to make this journey to reclaim the Matrix of Synergy.”
“Yes Fire Convoy. I am ready as always.” Arcea One replied. “I’d like for the Stuntbots to accompany us on the recovery of the Matrix.”
“Acknowledged.” Fire Convoy stated.
“I have her coordinates. I’ll be setting up the Transwarp apertures into Nexus Space within the mega cycle.” AI said.
“AI-2 you better log off now. I don’t want the Predicons to get your signal.” Fire Convoy said.
“Rodger Fire Convoy. AI-2 signing off.” AI-2’s face then vanished.
“Arcea One prepare the Stuntbots and brief them about the mission.”
“Yes commander.” Arcea One left to do her job.
However Fire Convoy went over to a secret place in the command center. “AI. Open the vault.”
“Yes sir.” AI said.
A small section was revealed in the wall and from there Fire Convoy pulled something out.
The Covenant of Primus.
~ One of our most scared relics. My predecessors have turned to this ancient text in their times of need. Now I must use this in the hopes of saving my people from annihilation. ~ Fire Convoy thought. Without a single word he left to prepare for the journey.
Unfortunately for Fire Convoy, he wasn’t the only one who had gotten the message from AI-2.
Not far away laid a small bunker, deep in the ruins of the city state of Iacon where one Autobot laid waiting. An Autobot of great recognition and power. In one reality he would be known as Ultra Magnus, but in this one he was known by another name.
God Magnus.
Both God Magnus and Fire Convoy were brothers. Both were skilled warriors, adapt at handling whatever threats would be thrown their way. However when the time came for the selection of the Matrix bearer the council had chosen Fire Convoy to hold it instead of God Magnus, an action God Magnus thought was a mistake.
A mistake he always sought to correct. And now he saw his chance.
“At last. The Matrix has been found. Now I’ll lay claim to it and then I shall be the leader of the Autobots… as I should have been instead of Fire Convoy.” God Magnus said.
God Magnus raced to his ship that was nearby. An old Autobot shuttle that he adapted and modified for his own use. While the design may have been old God Magnus still found it very serviceable and it got him where he wanted to go.
And right now he wanted to go to Iocaste.
Gigatron’s Citadel
Here in these hallowed halls is the main base of the Predicons and the Decepticons. Home of Gigatron, the leader of the Predicons.
And at the moment he was giving orders.
Its time to take a look at how well my newest plan to take back Cybertron is going. Black Convoy, you are in charge of things here until I return. You may act accordingly but notify me of any major developments. Gigatron said before departing from the central hall and going back to his quarters.
Out of the shadows, came a Deception that was a completely black version of Optimus Prime or Convoy in this world. His name was Black Convoy.
~ It amazes me how he plays things sometimes. ~ Black Convoy shook his head. He couldn’t decide which was greater, Gigatron’s victories or his screw ups.
~ One of which is having that idiot Gelshark around. ~ he thought. ~ He had caused more trouble on the battlefield and in missions with that slagging need to be singing. Most of all it is getting my nerves. Right now… ~ Black Convoy’s thoughts were then interrupted when he saw someone sending a communication to the citadel. ~ It’s from Earth. Could it be?~ Computer. Accept Transmission.
Empress Bansheera’s face then appeared on the screen. Ah Black Convoy. So good to see you.
Black Convoy nodded. To what do I owe the honor of your call Empress Bansheera?
I am looking for Gigatron. I have a request to make of him.
Gigatron is currently overlooking the Predicon/Decpticon Alliance’s latest plan in taking back Cybertron and has left me in charge with full authority.
Empress Bansheera then smiled. Then this works out either way. Black Convoy I am sure you are aware of the loss of both Matrixes several astro cycles ago. He nodded and she kept her smile as she continued, Good. Because at the moment my forces are now engaging the Demon Hunter in another reality for possession of the Matrix of Synergy.
Black Convoy’s optics lit up at this. The Matrix has been discovered?
Yes however my forces have come across several ‘unexpected’ fractions. The Empress said. One of which is the Order of Destruction. I am sure you remember that group.
Black Convoy’s fist was clenched. The Decepticons and the Predicons had not forgotten the insult that Galvatron II had given to them by stealing their Matrix. He looked up at the Empress, knowing what she wanted. I take it you have come to ask for aid. Consider aid to be given. I and the Combatcons will come to your warriors aid and together we will reclaim the Matrix of Synergy.
Good Black Convoy. Obsidian will be arriving with in the cycle to come for you. The Empress said. Good hunting. With that the communication was turned off.
~ At last. The Matrix will be ours. ~ Black Convoy said.
Hey you!
Black Convoy groaned as he heard the bane of his existence come behind him. What do you want Gelshark?
Gigatron left you in charge is what is my problem! I am the one that should be his right hand man! I am the one who should be left in charge!
Black Convoy was about to growl at him but then he smirked internally as he then put his hand on Gelshark’s shoulder. You know something. You are absolutely right Gelshark.
Gelshark blinked. Huh? I am?
Absolutely. In fact I will be leaving the Citadel and be taking the Combatcons with me so you don’t have to worry about us getting in your way. Black Convoy laid it on. The office of command is now yours… sir. He gave a bow before leaving Gelshark alone.
… well its about time I got the respect I deserve! Gelshark laughed as he thought of this great honor however his logic circuits caught up to him. Hey wait a minute! Why the slag would he of all transfromers give me authority? He’s up to something that no good slagging Decepticon!
He looked for Black Convoy but didn’t see him and then decided to go find the Decepticon.
As Black Convoy left the central command area he ran into his troops the Combatcons: Greejeeper, Dangar, Heptor, Shuttler, and Dolrailer. None of them were too happy with Black Convoy right now.
Black Convoy what the heck is wrong with you? Why give tuna breath command? Dolrailer asked.
Forget bait for brains. Black Convoy stated. This is more important. Now listen up. When Obsidian gets here we will be going after the Matrix of Synergy that the Demon Hunter has in her possession.
The Matrix? Dolrailer asked in surprise.
Indeed. The Empress herself contacted us for support and we shall give it and once we have the Matrix in our possession, Cybertron will once again belong to the Decepticons. Black Convoy said.
This got the Combatcons’s attention. When do we leave?
Right now. A voice said behind them all standing nearby was Obsidian who may have looked small compared to the Decepticons but Black Convoy respected him as an ally. The ship is waiting.
Excellent. Combatcons Transform! Black Convoy ordered. All the Decepticons then transformed and Obsidian boarded Black Convoy guiding him to where the ship would be that would take them to Iocaste.
In the forgotten areas of Cybertron a race was being held. One where a blue sports car seemed to be chasing a red RT-10 Viper with a tremendous zeal.
Come on honey. One date. How bad could it be? The blue car known as Speed Breaker asked.
With you? Bad enough. The Red Viper said. Oh by the way. Watch out for that left turn.
Huh? Speed Breaker asked confused when he saw the RT-10 turn right, then he looked forward with his sensors. Oh crap! Speed Breaker screamed as he crashed into the wall of another building.
Ouch. That must have hurt. Mach Alert said from a distance.
Blaze. Don’t you get tired of driving circles around Speed Breaker cycle after cycle. Wild Ride asked.
The red RT/10 Dodge Viper transformed into a red female transformer; Blaze, leader of the Stuntbots. Many Autobots associated her personality to being the female equivalent of Hot Rod. When your brother stops hounding me for a date, maybe I’ll consider LETTING him win once and a while.
Letting?! Speed Breaker shot even though he was not in the best of shape.
Honestly do you two really have to be racing when there’s a war going on. Asked a blue female Autobot that came out.
Valkyrie, if we didn’t try to break from the war machine grind we’d probably forget what it means to have normal lives so keep that in mind sister. Blaze said. Valkyrie was made of the same model as her but they had somewhat of contrasting personalities. Still they were the best of sisters. Her personality could be associated with that of Ultra Magnus from the Great War.
True. But right now we need you. Valkyrie stated. Fire and Arcea are setting up drive systems for traveling to another reality and Arcea wants you, me and the rest of Stuntbots gathered. She wants to brief us. Fire Convoy wants to talk to you three brothers.
That put all four Autobots in a serious mood even Speed Breaker. Then let’s get moving.
Arcea One looked on at the five Autobot females she had a very special affection towards. The reason being was that she was responsible for their creation.
Nine stellar cycles ago Fire Convoy had given her permission to bring on line five new transformers and she would be responsible for their creation. She decided to use cars for their vehicle forms but being a female herself, she decided why not make female Autobots. Gigatron had already underestimated her on more than one occasion simply because she was a female, or ‘girl-bot’ as she was referred by some Predicons.
Those that did paid for their mistake in judgment on the battlefield.
Once the Stuntbots had been created they showed incredibly loyalty and gratitude to Arcea One for bring them to life. Every time the Stuntbots went into battle, they proved the old adage true: ‘Don’t underestimate me simply because I am a woman. ‘
Arcea looked over the five members. To the left in the corner was Nightshade. Had Black Arachnia existed in this reality, the sleek black female Transformer would have fit her to a ‘t’. She was crafty, seductive and manipulative but an Autobot through and through. She got along perfectly with her four other sisters and was a team player when it came to it.
Next to Nightshade was Flashstormer. The orange-red female was itching for a fight at times more often than not, but also knew the rules and obeyed them when needed. She had also taken to partaking in underground Cybertronian races that were held by Autobots and Decepticons that just wanted to race each other for the competition. She tore up the track every time.
To the right was Illusia. She was very much a female version of the Autobot Mirage in being able to create illusions and holographic projections but she was quick witted and thought well on her feet.
In the center of the group were Blaze and Valkyrie. All five Stuntbots were accounted for.
It was time to tell them specifics of the mission, and Arcea began the briefing.
Well girls, we’ve got a big one ahead of us. Our ally Sharon Lanrydan has retaken the Matrix of Synergy in another reality, but she’s run into opposition. Namely the Empress Bansheera.
Which means Gigatron may well be called in right? Nightshade asked. Arcea nodded.
Fire Convoy will be taking a squad to this reality to make sure the Matrix is protected. I’d like you to be on it. There wasn’t a Stuntbot around who didn’t say no, but Blaze did ask Will Speed Breaker be going?
Arcea let out a small chuckle. Fire Convoy rarely went anywhere without the Autobot brothers Speed Breaker, Mach Alert and Wildride coming along. Wildride was the more aggressive while Mach Alert was the more levelheaded one. Speed Breaker, well if one could keep him from chasing after cherry red sportscars, was a good warrior. Blaze would have to put up with Speed Breaker’s non stop flirting but she was not about to turn down a mission from her commander.
We accept Arcea. Blaze replied. You can count us.
Wonder if we’ll end up running into the Combatcons again? Illusia mused.
Flashstormer just smirked. Personally I hope so. I’ve been looking forward to kicking the Combatcons’s servos again for some time now.
Flashstormer reign in your enthusiasm. In a mission like this we need to be careful and you will follow the rules. Valkyrie stated. A look from Arcea and Blaze told her to make sure she would follow the rules.
~ After all this is the MATRIX we are talking about here. Don’t want to be remembered as the Autobot that cause the loss of the Matrix. ~ Flashstormer thought.
Let’s go meet Fire Convoy then. Arcea One said to them. Blaze was about to leave but then Arcea asked her to stay for a moment.
Yes Arcea? Blaze asked.
Anything turn up about what I asked?
Blaze’s optics dimmed as she hated having to tell her superior and friend the truth. No. God Magnus hasn’t been spotted by anyone for several astro cycles now.
Arcea One sighed. And just when I was hoping that the rumors he was back on Cybertron were true.
Arcea. Maybe its not my place but… Blaze started but then the look that Arcea One gave her told her to shut up.
You are right Blaze. It is NOT your place. Arcea looked down and Blaze then left her.
~ That’s the one chink in her armor… that damned God Magnus. ~ Blaze thought with anger as she clenched her fist. She hated to see Arcea in silent pain. She didn’t know what happened between them or why they hardly even saw anyone anymore but she had a few thoughts on why and God Magnus was the reason why. ~ If I ever see you Magnus I’m going to kick the circuits out of you until I find out just what the hell you ever did to hurt my creator. ~
Arcea sighed to herself. She realized that she was more than a little rough with her subordinate, but God Magnus always brought back memories for her. These memories were both good and not so good.
As Arcee, she and God Magnus had been very close. But once she became Arcea One, a small rift started to form because of her possession of the Matrix. Was it because she now commanded the Autobots instead of him or Fire Convoy. They were still together and loved on another but there was now something hidden within.
When Fire Convoy was later healed and ready to resume duty for the Matrix, it was also put up to the council as to who would take the Matrix. When Arcea removed the Matrix from her body, all thought she would return to her form as Arcee. She could remember the surprise on the councils faces and her fellow Autobots, especially God Magnus’s, when she remained as Arcea One. Still she did not wish to take up leadership of the Autobots and wished for the council to decide who should possess the Matrix.
Unfortunately, the council ended up in deadlock and made Arcea be the one to break the tie and decide who would possess the Matrix. Fire Convoy or God Magnus.
Arcea chose Fire Convoy to possess the Matrix. A decision God Magnus did not approve of, and he even confronted Arcea on her decision. What were you thinking? Were you and my brother conspiring against me? God Magnus asked angrily.
No God Magnus I… Arcea tried to explain, but God Magnus would have none of it.
You always favored my brother over me. Well fine! You two can have each other, I don’t care! God Magnus then turned to leave, and that was the last time she ever saw him.
Arcea One sighed as she then looked back at a holovid of much happier times in her life, happier at least with the person her mind was on.
The vid was of her when she was Arcee and God Magnus.
~ Magnus… where are you now?~ Arcea One thought to herself longingly. She had some time before she had to leave.
She wanted her thoughts to be good in regards to her lover before she left for battle.
At the ruins of the Demon’s Lair bar Specter team 1 was surveying the wreckage. Boy someone sure did trash this joint. Rattrap said.
You said it. Raven added when she heard a patron say Look there he is. And found him pointing at Jeff.
GET HIM!!! they shouted as the formed a mob seemingly directed at Jeff but Annhilius and Raccharal had their weapons drawn ready to take down anyone that went at their commander. Back off! Or you get dusted! Annhilius vowed.
But he destroyed my bar. One of the mob said. This person was clearly the bar’s owner. He’s got to pay.
No I didn’t! Jeff said coming forward. The bar owner however wouldn’t believe him.
Yeah you did. You sang with Topaz, then got into a fight with big nasties then you blew up the joint. You’ve gotta… The bar owner then broke off when Jeff came forward and punched the owner in the stomach. If I destroyed your bar, would I be stupid enough to come back here?
The owner shook his head no then Jeff added, One more thing. I don’t sing.
You’re saying someone that looked like my friend was here? Zips asked.
Yes. A hooded woman said. But he wasn’t dressed as your friend. He looked slightly different, but he does look like your friend exactly.
Did you see which way they went? Jeff asked.
Down that way towards the spaceport. A patron said.
Thank you you’ve been very kind. Zips said shaking the hooded woman’s hand. Then the Specters got onto their vehicle and went off into pursuit. The hooded woman then went down an alley where she pulled off her hood and chuckled slightly to herself.
Soon. Alison Doe chuckled. Soon my master’s ‘gift’ will spread through them all. She then made her way through the crowd and back to where Destructor would be waiting.
Back at the Specter Squad base Jeff’s wife Mackenzie continued to sleep soundly until the security alarm went off. She shot awake and activated the portable security monitor on her nightstand. As she activated the screen she did a security sweep and found nothing there. Geez what a malfunction. And it had to wake both of us up too. Mackenzie felt her stomach and tried to sooth the baby within her. I know. Go back to sleep. It was just the security system being jumpy.
Mackenzie cut off the security monitor and went back to rest, unaware that someone was making their way towards her quarters.
Someone with sinister intentions, and Harper didn’t care who got hurt in the crossfire.
Specter team 1 continued to drive when Raven activated the comm to connect to Specter team 2.
The bar was a bust. Jeff said into the comm. Meet back at the ship. We’ll replan and go for the other set of co-ordinates.
No problem. As soon as we’re finished confirming, we’ll be there too. Black Arachnia said signing off. Zips started rubbing sweat off her forehead and Jeff wondered if she was all right.
Don’t worry about me. I’ll be all right. Zips said. But she still felt herself burning up.
Everyone then rendezvoused at the Specter flyer and Zips flew the ship to the other set of co-ordinates mentioned. In orbit the Specter flyer was coming across the Crystalis and were awe inspired by what they saw. By the fifty two gods of Centauri Prime. Ven’ya said in surprise.
I know. The power on board must be impressive. Stitches added.
The power to wage war. Slasha said in distaste, but no one paid attention since Black Arachnia ordered that the Matrix scan take precedence. A scan that bore fruit.
Paydirt! Tsara shouted. It’s in there!
Get whatever sensor readings you can. Black Arachnia ordered. We can come up with strategy at the ship. Tsara and Rackalthor did so and they were completed immediately. They then turned to leave and made their way back to the ship. And no one onboard the Crystalis was any the wiser that the Specters had just probed them.
Also not far away a dimensional tear opened up and a ship appeared. From it nine vehicles came out and drove down a road made of light. Their destination being the Crystalis.
“We’re getting closer to the Crystalis.” Arcea One said.
“Arcea! Fire Convoy!” Blaze contacted her superiors. “We got Deception signatures!”
“What?” Arcea One asked.
“The Combatcons no doubt. The Demons could have called Gigatron and asked for support.”
“Keep going to the Crystalis Fire.” Acrea said her leader. “The Stuntbots and I will take care of the Decepticons. Just get the Matrix. That’s what counts.”
“Arcea…”
“Don’t make me have to order you Fire. We ladies can take care of those Decepticons.” Arcea One coolly said with a hint of anxiousness. “Besides. Me and the girls have scores to settle with Black Convoy and the Combatcons respectively.”
“Alright. Just be careful Arcea.” Fire Convoy said.
“Stuntbots roll out and follow me!” Arcea One said as she continued driving forward and the five other cars followed her down a branch in the energy road. As they went to battle, Fire Convoy continued onward to the Crystalis. Speed Breaker, Mach Alert and Wildride in tow.
Oh man. I hope the girls are going to be okay. Speed Breaker said. I mean I may just have a date tonight.
Don’t count on it little brother. Wildride said. Some femmes may play hard to get, but Blaze plays impossible to get. Especially with you.
Why? What’s not to like about me? Speed Breaker asked. Aren’t I charming, sophisticaed
And on duty. Mach Alert interupted. Everyone keep your sensors peeled. Fire Convoy needs us as backup. Everyone then kept quiet as Fire Convoy led his team to the Crystalis.
Arcea however raced for the planet surface. She was hoping it would be who she thought it would be, as did the other Stuntbots.
They had ‘business’ to deal with.
On Iocaste Kincaid and his team were flying low looking for the right spot where they could jump to outer space. Sharon sat with Kincaid in the Demonzord and was amazed by what she saw. An impressive array of weapons, triple change ability, and a design that would inspire fear out of even the most powerful demon.
Nice. I’ve got to get me one of these. Sharon said.
We’ll talk about it later. Kincaid said looking out at the Yellow Raven by his side. He could imagine Alison drilling him about Sharon in the Demonzord now.
Meanwhile, Sureshot was secured in the Ravenzord’s claws as Blurr was secured in the Crowzord’s claws. On board the Crowzord Karone had to ferry Carlos and Bulk.
Inside the Demonzord Alison was doing just that along with Ashley and Miyaka, who now everyone was able to see after she established a communication to talk with both of the Hammonds. The first reaction was that Neji Blue wasn’t exactly that far off on his crack from earlier in describing what Miyaka looked like.
Miyaka was a female robot, rather she had been human but had her brain downloaded into the robotic body Ashley and Alison saw through the viewscreen. Her body was white with black metal joints. She wore a Japanese fighting dress that was red and black with yellow lining. Her face was white with yellow optics and black metal hair that was done in two balls on the top of her head.
When asked about how it happened, Miyaka only said ‘It’s personal’. That was all that needed to be said to change the top back to ribbing Kincaid.
So don’t you think they make a cute couple? Alison asked coyly. Ashley couldn’t believe what Alison continued to get at. ~ Oh man, is my sister anything like this? If I even have a sister?~
Miyaka however looked confused and wondered what Alison was getting at. She also had a hard time fathoming that there were two versions of Ashley in a zord cockpit and that one of them was Ashley’s twin sister. Then she remembered that she, Sharon and the Crystalis were traveling Interdimensionally and knew that anything was possible then.
Just as what was in front of them was possible.
The Night zords were flying towards a battalion of robots that reminded Sureshot and Blurr of the Combaticons back in their home reality, as well as a black version of Optimus Prime. What is Optimus doing with the Combaticons? And when did he paint himself black? Sureshot asked.
Now that you mention it, they do look a little bit like Onslaught and his boys. Ashley said but then Sharon added her two cents.
That’s not your… Optimus. Sharon said over the intercom. That’s Black Convoy and the Combatcons.
Correct Demon Hunter. Black Convoy said as he drew his sword ready for combat. The Combatcons stood behind Black Convoy ready to attack. Kincaid was ready to give the order to transform when a roar of an engine was heard. A roar that sounded familiar followed by a horn.
“It can’t be…” Black Convoy muttered.
Sharon had the same thoughts but if that horn belonged to who she thought it did then their odds had just gotten better.
Five vehicles then dropped out of the sky and transformed into the most attractive Cybertronian femmes that any Cybertron had ever seen. Even Blurr was speaking a mile a minute about how beautiful they looked. Ohwow!Lookatthat!Theylookgorgeous!Don’ttheylookgorgeoushuh?Dothey?Huh?Huh?Huh?
The five vehicles were then followed up by their leader. “Arcea One… TRANSFORM!” the Autobots second in command roared forward and transformed into Robot mode landing in front of her followers.
Hello Sharon. We got a call that said you might need help. Arcea said.
Got some. But I could always use some more. Sharon answered back. Kincaid looked on wondering who these new Transformers were. Especially since they were staring holes in the Combacons.
“Arcea One. I wasn’t expecting you here.” Black Convoy stated.
“The feeling is mutual you slagging Decepticon.” Arcea One said.
Kincaid than asked Sharon Would you mind telling me who they are?
Sorry. Sharon answered. Meet the Autobot femmes. Blaze, Valkyrie, Illusia, Flashstormer, and Nightshade. Along with their leader Arcea One.
Arcea One? Any relation to Arcee? Sureshot asked.
Oh yeah. She a direct descendent of the original Arcee, but this Arcee is a different generation than the one you probably know though I saw by your eyes that she does bare a a bit of a resemblance to her. Kincaid then ordered everyone to hold back and watch to see if these new Femmes needed any help.
“Its time we put an end to you fembots! Combatcons Combine!” Dolrailer commanded. The Combatcons went through a gestalt transformation. Suttler and Hepter transformed into arms, Greenjeep and Dangar became legs and Dolrailer was the center of it all. The five Combatcons formed into one massive robot. “Baldigus Emerges!”
“We’ve been waiting for you to do that Combatcons.” Blaze replied. “Stuntbots Combine!” The five Autobots then went through their own gestalt transformation. Valkyrie and Illusia became arms, Flashstormer and Nightshade became legs which attached to Blaze, who was at the center of it all. The five Stuntbots formed together, becoming a gestalt transformer that was slimmer than Baldigus was but definitely more agile and most likely had surprises in store.
It was also the first female looking gestalt that Kincaid ever saw in his life. Or anyone else including Blurr and Sureshot.
“Valeria… On-line!” the gestalt form of all five Stuntbots called out.
“This time Valeria you will be sent to join the rest of your sisters in the Matrix.” Baldigus stated.
“You say that almost every time we fight Baldigus and every time I sending you packing and crying back to Gigatron.” Valeria smirked. “What makes you think this will be any different?”
“Curse your words in the hereafter!” Baldigus attacked her but Valeria dodged Baldigus’s attack.
“Oh I just love to push your buttons.” Valeria smirked.
Black Convoy and Arcea One looked at each other, laser swords drawn.
“What? No snappy comments like your fellow Decepticons?” Arcea One asked.
“Unlike the Combatcons, I have accepted my own losses at your hands Arcea. I may despise you but you ARE a true warrior.” Black Convoy stated.
Arcea One looked at Black Convoy and nodded with a smile. “As are you Black Convoy… shall we dance?”
No further words were spoken as the two transformers then clashed swords with each other. Black Convoy gave the overhead strike, which Arcea carefully deflected. She then moved out of the way allowing Black Convoy’s own weight to send him down further as Arcea turned around behind him.
But much to Black Convoy’s credit he turned around quickly and let loose with a missile barrage that drove Arcea back. He then jumped up high in the air and dropped his blade onto Arcea again grazing her left arm leaving a gash making it all but useless.
I believe this contest is over. Black Convoy said leveling the sword at Arcea’s throat.
Not exactly. Arcea said using her good arm to do a spin to where her leg went to the back of Black Convoy’s knee. Then using her good arm picked up her sword and cut the back of Black Convoy’s knee rendering his leg useless. Arcea then turned to see how Valeria was handling Baldigus.
The battle didn’t take long. Baldigus was one with a lot of strength and firepower, but Valeria was one up in terms of agility. She was able to dodge Baldigus’s blows and hit the pressure points that caused Baldigus to break down into his fellow Combatcons.
Girls, our job is done. Let’s get going. Arcea One Jet Mode! Arcea then transformed with her trailer into one of her vehicle modes, a fighter jet, and then took to the skies while Valeria activated her rocket pack. Inside the Demonzord, Sharon nodded saying that it was all right to follow them.
All right people, let’s follow the femmes. Kincaid said as the Matrix team and Demon Hunter made their way back to the Crystalis leaving Black Convoy and the Combatcons behind.
Nicely done Arcea. I look forward to our next battle. And perhaps your new friends will join us too.
Meanwhile onboard the Crystalis the Matrix team there were trying to convince Spectra that they were no threat, Rocky thought that with them being in a cage that sympathy would win over. He couldn’t have been more wrong.
“Let us go already!” Rocky shouted. “We’re the good guys!”
“Oh. Really.” Spectra said. “I didn’t know the term good guys now meant anyone who tries breaking into a ship that doesn’t belong to them, start to rewire that ship so they can use it, and then start blasting apart maintenance bots.”
“If you don’t let me go woman I will rip you to shreds once I AM free!” Ravage shouted which only made Spectra turn the G-Forces back on Ravage making him fall back down to the floor of the cell.
“You are really starting to get my nerves.” Spectra said.
“You do realize you are not helping our case at all.” Brainstorm stated.
“Shut up.” Ravage said. Justin then tried to take advantage of the situation and transformed TRANSFORM: GET ON!! Soon Bumblebee stood where Justin was and Bumblebee tried to charge the force field wall only to be repulsed back upon hitting the barrier. When Bumblebee recovered Spectra then looked at him. “Aren’t you going to even say anything like your friends are?”
Bumblebee then spoke. “Who’s the girl wearing a uniform with the old Autobot symbol on her hat?”
That pretty much surprised everyone, most of all Spectra who then turned around and saw her. “AI-2?”
“Took me long enough to find your avatar Spectra.” AI-2 spoke aloud.
A holographic Spectra then appeared. “Well what do you expect we’re doing a million different tasks to fix myself.”
On one of the monitors had Spectra’s image on it. “Thought you might want to know work on the Transwarp Slipstream Drive is going faster than I calculated. We should be able to leave soon.”
“Now if we can only get Sharon back in one piece.” the human Spectra said.
The Cybertronians were just staring.
“THREE of her?” Rocky muttered.
“Three who are one. First there’s the AI Computer Spectra, then there’s the holographic AI of Spectra, and finally is her Avatar, which is android that simulates a human being.” AI-2 said. “Trust me it can be kinda confusing but it’s very easy to understand once you take the time.”
“AI-2 these people are prisoners. They broke onto me as if I was salvage.” AI Spectra said.
“Now wait a minute! We didn’t come for this ship! We were looking for the Matrix and…” Rocky started but Ravage put his hand over his mouth.
“You idiot!” Ravage shot.
“And just what were your intentions once you had the Matrix? Were they for good or for evil?” asked a newer voice.
Everyone looked toward the back as a new figure stepped into the light. This being was recognized by all but as one name by some and to others another.
“Optimus?” Bumblebee gasped.
“It can’t be! He’s leading the team in search of Matrix of Creation! This is an imposter!” Ravage shouted.
AI-2 got mad after hearing Ravage’s insults. “Now I see why Spectra has you locked up! And who do you think you are insulting Fire Convoy, leader of the Autobots like that!”
“Fire Convoy?” the Cybertronians muttered.
“Yes that is my name.” Fire Convoy replied. “I also see that you are Transformers yet you bear a symbol that is neither Autobot, Decepticon or Predicon.”
“As far as I can tell they are from another dimension and not this one.” Spectra said.
“Spectra. Though you did the right thing under the circumstances, I do not believe these people to be our enemies.” Fire Convoy said.
“How can you be sure?” AI-2 asked.
“Their reaction to my appearance.” Fire Convoy said. “They thought I was an Autobot called Optimus but what if where they come from this Optimus is the double for my ancestor Convoy.”
“Ancestor, Convoy?” Brainstorm started.
“I would like for you answer a question for me if you would.” Fire Convoy requested. “Can you tell me if where you are from, did you have a war in which a battle took place with in the Chaos Bringer Unicron between Galvatron and Rodimus Convoy.”
“You know I think we are starting to get some thing of an understanding here.” Bumblebee said as he told Fire Convoy, much to Ravage’s annoyance, the Cybertronian war which claimed Optimus Prime and Megatron’s lives and brought forth Rodimus Prime and Galvatron.
“Similar histories yet somewhat different. Where we come from in the final battle of the Great War, Rodimus Convoy annihilated Galvatron for all time bring peace to Cybertron.”
“Wish we had a similar ending.” Bumblebee replied.
“I’ve long learned that everything happens for a reason.” Fire Convoy said. “From what you’ve told me, your Optimus Prime is an alternate reality version of my ancestor Convoy.”
“This is starting to get bizarre… but I think we can handle this.” Rocky said.
Spectra looked at the Autobot leader and then released the energy cell letting her captives free. “Sorry about that.”
“However I don’t think you would want your insides poked and prodded now would you?” Holo Spectra said.
“Point taken.” Brainstorm said.
“Now then Spectra. If you would be so kind as to take me to the Matrix of Synergy.” Fire Convoy said.
“Fire Convoy, I hope you understand when I say we need to have the Matrix of Synergy. Its one of the seven we need to find in order to stop the Order of the Destruction.” Bumblebee said.
Spectra’s eyes went up a little. “The Order of Destruction? You’re fighting them?
Rocky looked at her. “You know them?”
“Know of them. Sharon met one of their members back on Cybertron.” Spectra said. “Galvatron II.”
“What would Galvatron II be doing on an alternate Cybertron?” Bumblebee asked.
Fire Convoy then spoke his peace. “This Galvatron II… does he possess an item called the Matrix of Evil?”
Ravage looked at Fire Convoy. “How did you know?”
Fire Convoy returned the look. “Gigatron, the leader of the Predicon and Decepticon forces, created the Matrix of Evil using the Matrix of Synergy as his template.”
The Cybertronians were surprised a bit by this news as AI Spectra then spoke, “Sharon tried to destroy the Matrix of Evil before the Empress could use its powers to take over one reality after another but Galvatron II came out of the blue and snatched it so we had to get the Matrix of Synergy.”
Fire Convoy looked at the Cybertronians. “We will need to talk more but if you have any allies I suggest you call them so that we may talk together because I intend devote myself and my Autobots to help you in your quest to destroy the Matrix of Evil.”
Just then the comm array activated and Sharon’s image appeared on the main screen. Sharon! My stars we were all worried about you!
Thanks AI-2. Just ran into a couple of friends. I should be back on board momentarily. Is that Fire Convoy with you?
Yes Sharon. Fire Convoy said. I am glad that you are safe.
And so is the Matrix of Synergy. I’ll explain how things are when I get on board. But Arcea was cut by Black Convoy. She needs to be repaired.
Fire Convoy was concerned. Is it serious?
Just my arm. Arcea said breaking into the comm line. Just a few repaired connections and I’ll be fine.
We’ll be waiting for your arrival. Spectra said. Then the transmission signed off.Part 4