Transformers: Burning Fury - Episode 25

TRANSFORMERS BURNING FURY

Episode 25: One Shall Stand: Part 1

At High school, as the students are on break, they watch the news in the Café, concerning the Chicago incident.

Gary; *Watches with Amy and Gemma, then whispers* Luckily, they stopped it, before it got worse.

Gemma: I heard the Autobots are on high alert, if the Matrix comes up again.

Amy: Yeah, Melita told me when I was heading here. Everyone's worried.

Gary: I just Hope Orion can find a way to save us all…

At the Ark…

Orion stands in front of Teletraan-1, as Elita walks over.

Orion: There must be some way to infiltrate their base, undetected. Megatron will suspect an attack at any moment.

Elita: Unless he's planning to come to us.

Orion: Just this once, that would really make my day. I failed the Matrix once. And I refuse to do so again.

Elita: We'll get it back, as a team. *put her hand on his shoulder*

Orion: *holds her hand* *thinks* Should I tell her...?

Elita: *thinks* Should I tell him?

Orion: *thinks* Should I tell her that a tragic fate awaits me...?

Elita: Orion, you ok? You look troubled?

Orion: It.... -sigh- It's nothing. *takes her hand away, before getting back to work*

Elita:

Elsewhere, in the Ark's conference room…

Ironhide: I say we take the Matrix back, by force!

Melita: By force, you mean suicide!

Medjet: Melita's right, If we attacked now, Megatron would surely use the Matrix against us.

Wisecrack: But we can't sit here and do nothing! Heck, even with my full artillery, we still wouldn't stand a chance.

Ironhide: >_< This is hopeless!! *slams the desk* Every second we waste, Megatron grows ever closer to total conquest!

Jazz: Now now, chill, dudes! Chill!

Orcanka: Jazz is right! *rest her hands on her desk* This arguing is getting us stressed over it, and this is not gonna help get the Matrix back!

Ironhide: ....... Fine, then. I'll do it myself. *walks out, on his own*

Orcanka: Ironhide, wait!!!

Wisecrack: I'll get him! *goes after him*

Melita: This is not going our way. I say we wait ‘till Orion comes up with a plan.

Ratchet: But we have no time!

Speedor: I'm with Ratchet on this one. We have to act, now!

In the corridor…

Ironhide: *with Wisecrack following him* Don't even think about it, old friend. I know you're trying to change my mind.

Wisecrack: But it's not like going into battle, without a plan, man! Think about it!

Ironhide: *stops and faces him* No, Wisecrack, YOU think about it for a change! Right now, Megatron is out there, planning to use our own Matrix against us. And right now, Orion Pax is doing nothing to rescue it. No plan of action at all! Now I'm heading over there myself, to show them just how I feel about the Decepticons stealing something that belongs rightfully to our cause. And if you wish to come along, fine, be my guest! Just don't get in my way.

Wisecrack: Fine, but if Orion finds out you left without him knowing, don't blame it on my backside.

Ironhide: like that would ever happen. I think we need to borrow a piece of gear Wheeljack invented a while ago. And he'll keep quiet about it…

Back in conference room…

Melita and Jazz argue with Ratchet and Speedor, whiles Orcanka tries to calm them down.

Ratchet: A concentrated attack, when they least expect it!

Melita: That'll loose the element of suprise!

Speedor: I say do that anyway!

Jazz: I say it is crazy, man!

They argue more, as Orcanka tries her best to calm them down. Whiles Medjet put her face on her hands - breathing stressfully as if keep her anger in. But then…

Medjet: Will you all please... SHUT THE SLAG UP!?!?

All: !!!

All remain dead silent at that point, never knowing she could ever scream so loud before, not even in a battlefield or in an argument, until now.

Medjet: The more we argue...the more Megatron will think we are simply giving up! I say, we plan this out, as a Team, and that Orion shall lead us to victory - so stop this arguing and lets all Think as a team!

Orcanka: Girl... I never knew you had such a loud voice.

Ratchet: Neither did I...

Orion: *walks in, after hearing raised voices* What's going on in here, Autobots??

Elita: Medjet, did you just shout out?

Medjet; Yes, ask these four.

Melita: Well, lad, we're--

Orion: Save it, Melita. We need to spend more time discussing the Matrix's rescue with more peaceful manners, without adding aggression to the menu. Am I clear, Autobots?

Autobots: *nods*

Orcanka: He's right, we're a team - friends and family. We should all follow Orion's idea and discuss more, if Megatron isn't one step ahead of us, that is.

Meanwhile, at the Nemesis.....

Megatron: *looking at the Matrix* O' great, noble Matrix of Leader. How may I fathom your wisdom? Contain better knowledge of your incredible power?

The matrix remains silent, but glows a little.

Delita watches from the other side of the room, with Lanch.

Delita: And that is his plan.

Lanch: But will it work? You know, the Matrix--

Delita: He will control it. As he said to Starscream, he gave Megatron a clue.

Cloudsting: Well, for once, Starscream actually did something right. Who knew...

Lanch: He's still a fool for using the Matrix on himself.

Elsewhere…

Ironhide's with Wisecrack, near the seashore.

Wisecrack: I can't believe I let you talk me into this...

Ironhide: You can still feel free to turn back anytime.

WIsecrack: Like I even want too. Besides, someone has to keep an optic on you.

Ironhide: Let's keep heading forward.

Wisecrack: *following him along* The sooner we get this over with, the better. I can just about picture the 'Anger meter' rising upward in Orion's processor right now.

Ironhide: Not ‘till we show the Matrix to him.

Wisecrack: That's IF we manage to at all...

Ironhide: *Scans the area* we must be near…

Back at the Ark. Orion sits in his quarters, looking outside the window at the sunlight seeping in through a hole in their mountain. Outside his quarters, Melita walks with Elita, chatting away,

Melita: Suspicious? How?

Elita: He's hiding something.

Melita: From you, sis? Hah! That I find difficult to believe. ^_^

Elita: It is, he's trying to hide something away to me, but he couldn't be.

Melita: Well then, sis, why don't you ask him yourself, instead of constantly moping about it?

Elita: I'm trying to, but he seems to not want to talk about it

Melita: Have you forgotten how much stronger minded the female of the species is?

Elita: No…

Melita: Well, then, quit being such a pussy cat, and go talk to him.

Elita sighs, seeing as Melita's right… Back in Orion's quarters, Orion holds a notepad, which he was using to take down notes of his recent dream.

Elita: *knocks on her door* Orion?

Orion: !! -gasp- *quickly hides the notes in his desk draw* Enter.

Elita: *opens the door and walks in*

Orion: Elita-1. Erm... Can I help you?

Elita: Well, I just wanted to tell you something.

Orion: Permission granted.

Elita: Well...Erm... It's just that I....

Orion: Yes...?

Elita: *Thinks on what to say* *thinks* say it, Elita, just slagging say it!

Orion: *thinks* She doesn't suspect me, does she?...

Elita: Well, it’s that... Erm... Seeing as... We know this could be... I mean, well... This could be a tough fight to get the matrix back, right?

Orion: ... -sigh- Yes... And I'm aware that some have their doubts about my ability to lead them into battle to rescue it - To name one, at least...

Elita: I know you will get us through this Pax. I believe in you

Orion: Ironhide doesn't... And he never shall...

Just then, Speedor rushes in.

Speedor: Orion, sir, Ironhide and Wisecrack have gone missing!

Orion: What!?

Elsewhere, in Wheeljack's lab.

Wheeljack: So, Ironhide's gone, is he?

Medjet: He's not in his quarters, and he should've gone to pick Gemma from High-school by now.

Wheeljack: Oh yeah, that's probably it...

Medjet: And now, Wisecrack is missing. Do you have any idea on this?

Wheeljack: Not to my knowledge...

Orcanka: *looks ‘round the Jackhammer, for check-ups, and notices something missing. She pokes her head out of the Jackhammer door* Wheeljack? Where is that new aqua equipment? It’s not in this ship.

Wheeljack: ... Well...

Meanwhile, in the ocean…

Wisecrack: This new aqua gear Wheeljack made works well/

Ironhide: No time for praise right now. Let's keep moving.

Wisecrack: Hey, I wonder if our weapons work better now.

Ironhide: Go ahead, if you wish to give away our positions...

Wisecrack: ... Point taken, bud. ^^

Ironhide: I just hope we don't get interrupted

Wisecrack: Yeah, as much as Aqua's quite the cutie to be around, it's a pity she's a Decepticon.

Ironhide: Falling for her already? >.>

Wisecrack: Hey, I didn't say I liked her, right?

Ironhide: Well, let’s hope Wheeljack sticks to his word and keeps his mouth shut, or we'd get a com-link call from Pax.

Wisecrack: I'll bet you ten Energon chips he does call.

Ironhide: 20, if he is angry.

Wisecrack: 30, if Orcanka's angry...

Ironhide: 100, if Gemma knew before Orion told her.

Wisecrack: All right, you’re on… Wait, what!?

Meanwhile, outside High School…

Gary: *standing outside, with Gemma and Amy* *looks at his watch* Okay. We've been here for, what, about an hour now? And still no sign of our bots.

Gemma: I can't seem to contact Ironhide.

Amy: Oh, after that Long exam, they don't turn up!? I just wish Freddy was here, with Jazz.

Gary: Well, at least he has an advantage, what with him having a job an' all. And yet, we're still here, waiting for our pickup!

Amy: *sighs, then pulls out her pink auto-com* *calls* Melita? You there?....Heeelllloooo, we're waiting for pick up, please....... Okay, that is just rude!!

Gemma: -sigh- Pray for a miracle, if someone picks us up.

Gary: This is just not like Bumblebee at all. He LOVES to talk!

Gemma: Something is wrong. Really wrong…

Gary: Ah, I'm sure that whatever it is, Ironhide's being fully responsible about it. ^^

Gemma: What if he isn't…? >_>

Meanwhile, inside the Nemesis…

Cloudsting: *asleep in front of the radar*

Lightblast:

Outside, Ironhide hides behind a barnacled rock, with Wisecrack.

Ironhide: Either we're the stealthiest warriors in the entire ocean, Wisecrack, or those 'Cons are just plain lazy.

Wisecrack: Or something is up.

Ironhide: Either way, so far so good.

Back inside Nemesis…

Delita: *on speaker* Decepticons!!

CLoudsting: *jerks right up* I wasn't sleeping on the job!!!

Delita: Lord Megatron requests our presence, at once!

Cloudsting: !! Okay, okay! Geez. No need to shout. <_<

Lanch walks to the bridge, with Scalpel on her shoulder, as the other Decepticons head there also.

Scalpel: I wonder what Megatron has planned for us this time. Ooohh, I hope it involves dissection!

Lanch: In time, my dear friend. First, we conquer this world. Then, this planet's people will suffer.

Scalpel: -gasp- *ecstatic* Oooohhh, think of the numbers of apes I could gut open in that time!!

Lanch: *chuckles* Patience, my Doctor. We’ll just have to wait and see what Megatron's plan is first.

Within the bridge, everyone gathered. ‘Though Aqua was nowhere to be seen...

Lightblast: Where's Aqua? She'll miss out on this meeting.

Cloudsting: You know her. When Oceans rage, she goes to get some. *chuckles*

Thundercracker: What does that even mean…?

Lanch walks over, with Scalpel.

Skywarp: About time you and the Doctor arrived, Lanch. Megatron has been waiting.

Lanch: Had to get the Doctor here out of the lab, during his dissection of a dead clone.

Delita: Everyone has gathered, my lord.

Megatron: Good... Then let us prepare.

Back outside…

Ironhide: Okay. We move on my signal... On the count of three...

Wisecrack: One... Two....

Ironhide: THR--

Suddenly! A submarine’s torpedo takes them by surprise, exploding on impact with the ground below them and sending them both flying through the sea water - and then Aqua, in her alt. mode, rises from her sandy camouflage.

Wisecrack: It's Aqua!

Aqua: Megatron knew you'd come, so here is a greeting gift! *fires 2 seeking missiles*

Ironhide: *dodges aside from one missile, then punches the second one aside* Go away, Aqua!! We have no time to play games with you!

Aqua: Aww, what's the matter? Not enjoying our date already? ^_^ *fires again*

Wisecrack: Enjoy this! *opens fire*

Since the plasma blasts are slightly slower in the water, Aqua has time to dodge out of the way, even in submarine mode.

Aqua: Oohhh, you poor thing. Try again!

Wisecrack: ... I forgot Plasma guns won't work in WATER!!! >.<

Ironhide: Well, punch at her, then!!

Wisecrack: !? Are you kidding me?!? I can't hit a lady! D:

Ironhide: SHE'S A DECEPTICON!!!! DX

Wisecrack: .... Point taken. ^^

He yells and charges with Ironhide, through the water, ready to punch Aqua into the ground – but, she transforms into robot mode and jumps fast above them, then spin-kicks Ironhide in the face. She then grabs Wisecrack by the arm and throws him down.

Aqua: *gets Wisecrack into an arm lock* Well, I'll admit. You boys sure know how to give a girl a good time.

Wisecrack: Nngg! The pleasure is NOT mine, thank you very much!

Aqua: Oh well, more where that came from!

Wisecrack: NGG! Yeah, try saying that ten times fast.

She sees Ironhide sitting up, getting an idea, before she swings Wisecrack ‘round and then lobs him toward Ironhide.

Wisecrack: !!! WHOOA!! LOOK OUT!!! D: *too late! He crashes into Ironhide*

Aqua: *wipes her hand, chuckling as she walks over* Oh, you boys must've been so stupid, to try and come here. Well, Lord Megatron will be most pleased when I deliver him the news. *walks over, then holds Wisecrack’s chin* And, while you spend your time in the brig, perhaps you and I could get to know each other, no...?

Wisecrack: *regains himself, looking her in the eye*... Sorry, but you're not my type. ^_^

He then whips out one of his blasters, shooting her backward through the water. Aqua screams and hit the sand bed, hard.

Wisecrack: ‘Knew it! If she gets closer, the plasma will work better at a short range *gets up, with Ironhide* Sure, she's cute an' all. But truthfully, I'm more of a Scot person... Okay, Ironhide, let's go rescue that Matrix!

Ironhide: Right!

Back at the Ark…

Medjet: You just let Ironhide go - Along with Wisecrack!?

Wheeljack: Hey, someone had to keep an optic on him! Besides, ‘Hide's gotta learn somehow.

Melita: Gemma is not gonna love this.

Bumblebee drives in and lets Gary and the others out.

Amy: Melita! We must talk to you! *slam the door* You did not pick us up!

Freddy: Amy, calm down! We'll get an explanation soon enough.

Orion: My apologies for the lack of School pickup. We Autobots have had a lot on our minds lately, what with the Matrix of Leadership in Megatron's hands. Plus, Ironhide was crazy enough to believe he could pull a rescue mission all by himself.

Gemma: He's gone off to face the ENEMY!? D:

Medjet: ‘Knew you react like that, lass…

Orcanka: Wisecrack is with him also.

Orion: Well, with or without Wisecrack, Ironhide's just made it an absolute priority to head for the Nemesis and take the Matrix from Megatron, by force.

Gary: That's suicide! There are about 20 cons against him and Wisecrack.

Orion: I'm well aware of that, Gary! Just-- -sigh-.... Autobots, prepare to roll out.

Medjet: On it, sir!

Back at the Nemesis…

Megatron: The time has come, my Decepticons, to begin conquering this pathetic world, once and for all!

Blackout: *walks out front* We are with you, my lord. With the Matrix of Leadership in your capable hands, we cannot possibly fail.

Delita: No one can stop us now!

Megatron: And I have a way of accomplishing that victory...

All of the sudden, the place shakes, by a sudden rubble

Delita: ?! WHAT THE SLAGGING?!

Outside, Ironhide and Wisecrack opens fire at the Nemesis, giving it all they’ve got.

Wisecrack: Keep firing, buddy! Any further hits, and we should manage to penetrate their hull!

Megatron: *sneer* Autobots. ‘Just as predictable as ever… *walks near Delita and Soundwave* Come. We haven't much time. *heads off somewhere*

Delita and Soundwave both follows Megatron, as he leads his two loyalists into the ship's engine room.

Megatron: While we have not been able to provide our ship with the means to fly once more, with all the Energon we have collected so far, I believe this Matrix of the Primes can help correct that ultimatum.

Delita: So, we use the Energon to activate it?

Megatron: No, Delita-1. Not JUST Energon... The Matrix itself.

Back outside…

Wisecrack: What is with this ship!? I don't see a hole in it!!!

Ironhide: Keep at it, Wisecrack! Just a few more hits, and we'll be through in no time!

Just then, the ground below begins to rumble, as the Autobots cease firing.

Wisecrack: WHOA!! What was that!?

Ironhide: For once, my friend, I sure hope you didn't eat before you got here!

Wisecrack: Well, I did have one bite to eat, before you decided to head off - and no, I didn't let one out…

Then, another rumble is felt…

Wisecrack: ... Okay, that was definitely NOT me.

Ironhide: No.... It's impossible...!

Slowly, but surely, the Nemesis warship was beginning to rise.

Wisecrack: Orion isn't gonna believe this…!

Back at the Ark, just as the Autobots prepare to roll out, the alarm is sounds.

Teletraan-1: ALERT! ALERT!

Medjet: *runs over, with Ratchet, and types* Orion!

Ratchet: We have a Code Red situation, sir!

Orion: For once, I hope it's Ironhide... *heads into the bridge* Ratchet, Medjet, report status!

Medjet: We’ve got a massive Energon spike of the scanner - From the ocean!!

Orion: *quietly* Megatron... He's made his move.

Orcanka: Sir, Ironhide might still be down there!!

Melita: Oh, I knew I should've locked him up and thrown away the key!

Jazz: And Wisecrack is with him as well!!

Elita: We must help them! Wheeljack, can you get Jackhammer ready?

Wheeljack: Ay, it'll take a second! *heads to the hangar*

Orion: The rest of us shall head out for the Nemesis on our wheels! Now, ROLL OUT!

Autobots: YES, SIR!

They all head outside, when Orion stops near the weapons' storage, turning his head and looking ahead at the Star Saber within the faint light. Within minutes, all Autobots were leaving the base, in a group. And Gary and the others were tagging along.

Medjet: I got word from GAWOA, and Jessica is sending forces to protect the city near the ocean. *shows them the map* If we can get to the shore, we can send Jackhammer to find Ironhide and Wisecrack, to pick them up.

Melita: But, what about Gary and--

Gemma: We can't sit here and do nothing, this is our Home!

Gary: Gemma is right! Like it or not, you all need us to help. We may help get the people out of the city, but you guy need us with your weaponry against them.

Bumblebee: Gary, we're sorry, but--

Orcanka: No, ‘Bee, Gary is right.

Ratchet: What!?

Orcanka: Gary and the others want to help, we understand. But, if we leave them here, they'll be nothing. We need them to help be our eyes and ears out there. If they stay where Jessica is stationed, they can contact us from there.

Orion: Human compassion. I had not considered... Very well, Gary. I shall allow you and the others to assist us. But, Bumblebee? They're your responsibility, understand?

Bumblebee: *salutes* Yes, sir.

Amy: We're gonna save the world! Our home!

Freddy: *holds his green auto-com* Well, we can't sit here and do nothing.

Wheeljack: Orcanka, the Jackhammer is ready.

Orion: Autobots, ROLL OUT!

They all transforms and rolls out, heading to the location of the energy source, which is near New York City. At the City, the people stop in reaction to a sudden rumble, similar to the one from earlier, as GAWOA’s staff help them away from the beach area. At the beach, Orion comes to a halt near the beach, with the other Autobots. As he transforms, he's seen to have the Star Saber holstered onto his back.

Orion: Something's wrong... I can sense it....

Orcanka: *transforms to robot mode and lands* I'm gonna try and com-link Wisecrack. *com* Wisecrack and Ironhide, this is Oracanka, please come in.

Wheeljack: *pilot’s the Jackhammer, as it hovers over them in the air, as the scanner picks up something* Orion, something's wrong. The ocean seems to have a black dot, and it's getting bigger.

Ratchet: Orion, you may be right...

Orion: If there's something big rising up from where the Nemesis should be, then that means..... !!! WHEELJACK, FALL BACK, NOW!!!!

All of a sudden, numerous deadly missiles are fired upwards from the ocean, heading straight towards the Jackhammer above. Wheeljack steers the Jackhammer to one side, but it was too late. One of the missiles hits against the Jackhammer's side. It tumbles out of control, as it crashes into the sand, hard, missing the Autobots on the ground.

Orcanka: WHEELJACK! *com* Wheeljack! Are you alright!?

Wheeljack: *inside Jackhammer, as he gets up and fall off his seat by the attack* I'm okay... But, Jackhammer's side got damaged - but other than that, she's okay. But she can't fly, until I can repair her.

Freddy: ‘Glad Wheeljack is still--

His sentence was cut short by another sudden rumble, taking everyone by surprise.

Elita: *stumbles* Whoa!!!!

Amy: W-What was that!?

Melita: *walks forward to the beach* If Ironhide and Wisecrack are trapped with them, I am gonna--

Orion: *holds her back* Melita, stop! There's nothing we can do for them right now.

Melita: *struggling* With all due respect, sir, you give me ONE good reason not to!!

Orion *points ahead* There's my reason why, right there.

Then, the enormous Nemesis ship begins rising up from the ocean ahead.

Gary and the others gasp in horror, as they look ahead at the impossible sight of the rising warship.

Melita: By Primus.....

Bumblebee: No slagging way…

Speedor: ... We’ve got a huge problem...

Orion: By the code of Primus......

Megatron: *standing at the front of the bridge, looking out ahead, as his mighty warship has risen once more from its watery grave, fully prepared to wreak havoc upon the planet*

To be continued...