Chapter 7
And here it is, guys! The seventh chapter! This one is a bit shorter, but no less exciting. Also, I edited the timeline a bit in chapter 1 and changed it to two years after DotM. Makes it more accurate with AoE's events.
Anyway, hope you guys will enjoy! At the end of this, there's a BIG announcement. :)
Now, on to the story!
Somewhere in Virginia, 1 hour hour before the massacre
Four vehicles drove along a deserted highway.
Taking the lead was a red Ferrari 458 Italia car.
Behind it, side by side, were two Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept Convertible. One was silver, the other one was yellow.
And following at their rear was a 6-wheeled Peterbilt 379 truck with flame designs on its nose and dragging a long silver and blue trailer.
"Where are we heading again?" Dino, the red Ferrari, said through their comm link.
"Dude, how can you forget? You were there when they briefed us." The yellow Corvette laughed.
"Yeah, unless you were not listening again and searching the Internet instead for those Italian drama series. I swear Dino, your love with anything Italian is kinda getting out of hand. Even Drift was affected by your obsession, albeit he likes Japanese instead." The silver one said.
"It kinda fits him though, Sideswipe." The yellow corvette said. "What with all those "honor and duty" things he was always saying. Though I really can't stand his haikus. Man, it's getting annoying."
"Right you are, Sunstreaker. Though, there's a rumor going around the base six months ago that he almost went offline in the hands of Ratchet because of his love for Japanese culture." Sideswipe said to his twin.
"Huh? What did he do?" Sunstreaker asked curiously.
"It's Annabelle, Lennox's daughter. You know that whenever she's on a vacation, Will is always taking her to base. Well, during one of her visits, Drift taught her all about Japanese culture, which seems alright with Will. After all, a girl like her should learn as many information as she could." Sideswipe explained.
"So, how is that a problem?" Dino asked.
"That's just it. Drift was rambling on about samurais and haikus and temples when he kinda mentioned... hentai porn." At this, the silver swordsbot began to snicker.
"Oh no!" Dino and Sunstreaker both groaned. Behind them, Optimus Prime chuckled as he remembered the funny incident.
"What happened then?" Sunstreaker asked.
"Thankfully, Drift realized what he said and immediately dropped the subject. However, little Anna didn't. So, after the lecture ended, she approached her father and asked what it means." His twin explained as they continued towards their destination.
"And?" Dino asked.
"Poor Will fainted right on the spot, or so the soldiers who saw it said. Ratchet, who was around the area at that time, immediately confronted Drift about the incident. No one knows what happened next except Optimus here." The silver autobot said.
"Optimus? Care to explain to us what happened to Drift?" Sunstreaker asked nicely.
"Well, let's just say Drift knows how to dance." The Prime answered with an amused tone.
The other three autobots burst into laughter as they realized what their leader meant.
After they all calmed down, Dino spoke.
"So, can you guys tell me again what's our mission for today?" He inquired as they drove. All around them were numerous trees, their leaves dried up and yellowish.
"Of course, Dino." Optimus answered. "Sideswipe, if you please."
"Right. Just this morning, we received a report that there were unusual activities happening around an abandoned compound in this area. Intel says it might be another warehouse of MECH." Sideswipe said as they round a corner.
"Damn, when will those guys give up?" His twin said in annoyance. They've been battling the ruthless terrorist group for almost two years now. But so far, they haven't come close to permanently eradicating them.
"Sadly, Sunstreaker, I think them giving up is as likely as the Decepticons doing the same back when Megatron is still alive." Optimus answered.
Dino sighed in defeat. "Don't you guys ever get tired? I mean, we've been fighting for as long as we can remember. First, back on Cybertron. Then, here on Earth. Now that the Decepticons have finally left us for good, isn't it right that we should rest at last and live in peace?" The autobot spy said.
No one answered him for a few moments. Until at last, Optimus replied.
"Dino, though the Decepticons have already left, evil can never be fully eradicated. There will always be others who would do terrible things for the sake of their goals. With Cybertron destroyed, Earth is now truly our new home. And we must do everything we can to protect it and its people."
"I understand, Optimus." The spy murmured.
The four autobots continued on in silence. Up ahead, they saw their target destination. Driving slowly, they approached the entrance and transformed.
According to the map, the compound is quite large with at least 20-30 buildings. Two infrastructures seems to dwarf the others. One looks like a large two-story warehouse and factory combined, the other was a multi-level tenament building. Both were sitting side by side in the center, connected by a short enclosed bridge in the middle. Scattered around these two were much smaller buildings, mostly offices and a large garage, and a low brick wall surrounds the perimeter. However, signs of disrepair can be seen. There were plenty of trees outside, hiding the compound perfectly from prying eyes.
"Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Dino, you three check that warehouse over there. I will check around the area and see if I can find any clues regarding MECH's activity. Once you're all finished, let's all meet at that tenament building." Optimus said to his companions, who nodded and drove off. Watching them disappear in the distance, the Prime scanned the area first for any threats before shifting back into his alt mode and starts looking at the smaller buildings. After making a thorough sweep of the perimeter, he found nothing interesting and proceeds towards his next destination. As he was approaching the large building, a loud explosion in the warehouse disturbed the silence.
Suddenly, the comm link crackled to life.
"Shit! Optimus, this is a trap! You need to get out of here!" Dino said frantically. In the backround, gunshots and explosions can be heard.
"Dino, what happened? What's your status?" Optimus demanded as he skidded to a stop and heads toward the warehouse.
"We are surrounded by humans! And it looks like their from the government. They suddenly attacked us! I don-" Before he could finish, a loud boom was heard and the line went dead.
"Dino? Dino, come in!" Optimus called as he pushed his maximum speed to the limit.
"Dino! What's your status?" Optimus tried again. However, Sideswipe answered instead.
"Prime! Get out of here now! This was a trap!" The Autobot combat instructor said.
"What about Dino?" He replied as he still continued towards their location.
"He's dead, Optimus. He was hit while we were escaping." The swordsbot murmured sadly.
"No..." The autobot leader whispered.
"I'm sorry, Optimus. But there's no time! You must flee. My brother and I will try to draw their attention away from you." Sideswipe said.
"Understood. Let us-" He was about to continue, but a barrage of rocket fire suddenly hit him. His trailer was immediately knocked off away from his back while a shell hit him near his door, forcing him to transform and stumble.
"Wait! Hold your fire! It is I, Optimus Prime!" He cried as he ran. He then transformed once more into vehicle mode as his attackers emerged from hiding and give chase with their ATVs.
He drove head on towards a weak section of the wall, knocking it off and sending bricks flying everywhere. Despite the trees hindering his escape, he didn't stop and expertly made his way through them until he was back on the road. Behind him, his pursuer were still firing shot after shot. However, due to the trees blocking their target, most of the bullets missed.
Going at top speed once more, he sent out a distress message.
"Calling all autobots! We are under targeted attack! Cease all contacts with the humans!"
Noticing his chasers were no longer in sight after an hour of non-stop driving, he quickly scanned a passing cab-over truck and changed his alt form. Once he was done transforming, he immediately commed Ratchet.
"Ratchet! Did you received my message?" He asked the medic.
A few minutes passed before the autobot responded.
"Optimus! Thank Primus you're alright! What happened?" Ratchet asked.
"We were ambushed by the government." The Prime growled. "I am currently driving away from the site of the incident. What about you? You need to get out of that base. There might be more of them heading towards your position."
"Optimus... They already did. A group called Cemetery Wind killed Topspin and our N.E.S.T. comrades." The medic said gravely.
"They'll pay for this..." He growled again. Then in a calmer tone, he said. "What of the others?"
"Fortunately, Hound and Bumblebee were not here when it happened. I already sent Drift and Crosshairs to meet up with them. Currently, I'm with the Wreckers. We're trying to find a safe location to hide." Ratchet replied.
"Understood. Right now, we need to avoid detection and throw them off our scent. We must not travel in large groups or else it might raise suspicion. Once they are no longer searching for us, we'll meet up to plan our next move." Optimus said as he reached a small city.
"Affirmative. We'll avoid cities with energon detectors. That should make it easier for us. What about you?" Ratchet said.
"I'll head south. Maybe I could find a small town to hide in. I'll contact you once it is safe. Good luck, Ratchet." He answered.
"Good luck, Optimus."
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14 months later...
Optimus Prime drove frantically away from his hideout as he entered a street full of houses.
It's already been 3 months since he hid at an abandoned warehouse in Mexico. The location was good, as the the cities didn't have any energon detectors. This makes hiding easier for him. Ironically, the country was well known as a safe haven for fugitives. Something that fits their current situation, as they were running away from the government too.
However, just a few hours ago, his hiding place was discovered. This forces him into the open and makes him more vulnerable to attacks. Now, as he was trying to shake off his pursuers, he didn't noticed the ambush set up for him.
As soon as they saw the truck approaching, the soldiers concealed on the houses opened fire. Trails of smoke filled the air as numerous rocket launchers were fired simultaneously from the roof. With most of them hitting their target, the soldiers lining the street fired on the truck with machineguns and other heavy support weapons.
Optimus Prime immediately transformed and brought out his cannon. With a mighty roar, his faceguard slid out and he fired shot after shot at the houses as he ran, blowing them apart and filling the air with smoke and fire. Above him, a pack of attack helicopters fired multiple salvos of missiles, hitting him on the chest. He roared in pain as he transformed once more. Behind him, ATVs with .50 caliber machineguns followed the wounded Prime swiftly.
Unbeknownst to him, Lockdown was watching from afar. Seeing that his prey is still very much at full strength despite his numerous wounds, the bounty hunter decided to join the fray. Without leaving his position atop a sturdy house, the black mech activated his shoulder missiles and fired at the fleeing autobot.
The missiles hit their target, forcing Optimus to revert to his robot form once more and stumbling forwards. Confused as to where the projectiles suddenly came from, the soldiers of Cemetery Wind used this as an opportunity to catch up with him. Knowing the Prime can shrug off most of their guns, they brought an M1 Abrams tank with them. The ones on the ATVs distracted him with suppressive fire, the bullets hitting him all over his body. Energon leaking all around, he failed to dodge the incoming armor piercing round the tank fired. It hit him dead center at the chest, forcing him to kneel down on one knee. Clutching the wound with his left hand, he brought out his cannon again and fired at the tank, blowing it up along with its crew. Despite the continous gunfire his body was absorbing, Optimus managed to fire more shots at the soldiers. As soon as they stopped firing to find cover, the Prime immediately transformed again and drove away at top speed.
Lockdown saw the entire incident and decided he won't be able to catch him in time.
"We will meet again, Optimus Prime." He vowed before jumping down to the street below and transforming into a black Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and vanishing into the night.
3 days later...
A cab-over truck slowly drove along the streets of Texas in the dead of night.
After 3 days of non-stop traveling, Optimus Prime was tired. His body wounded and full of bullet holes, the autobot leader won't last another day. Finding an abandoned theater, Optimus decided to rest for a few hours before finding Ratchet to repair him.
As he eased himself into a dark corner, he tried to contact the medic but couldn't do it anymore.
My Autobots... They are all in danger... He thought weakly before finally succumbing to his wounds and going into stasis lock.
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2 years later...
He felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if someone gave him an electric shock. He suddenly feel a bit better, but not enough to fully transform. He couldn't move yet, but he could hear. Wasting no time at the sudden burst of energy, he sent out a weak distress message.
Calling all... Calling all Autobots!
Then he heard him. The unmistakable voice of a male human.
"I don't think it's a truck at all." The human said.
"I think we just found a Transformer."
And the rest is history! :D
Now, I'll answer your reviews first before making the announcement.
Answerthecall: Thanks a lot! I really did an extensive research on the entire transformer mythos before I could write chapter 6. :) Glad you enjoyed it!
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Transformers 0: 1) Thanks for enjoying it! 2) Yeah, that can really happen sometimes. xD
SamN5: Thanks a lot! I was really sad when both of them died. And since it's a special chapter, I decided to include them. :)
And, that's it. Now, are you guys ready for my announcement? Okay, here it goes...
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This is the final chapter for "Transformers 4: The Untold Stories". :(
I know, it's kinda sad. But for me, I already explored those questions that AoE never bothered to explain. Hence, the ending of this chapter.
To all my readers out there, I thank you all for reviewing, following and adding this to your favorites list! This was actually my second published story, but I finished this one first. xD I don't know, maybe it's because I just love Transformers so much. :D
To all my reviewers, namely Answerthecall, SamN5, Transformers 0, TheGhost129, CyberKia, centipedegirl(and your lovely friend xD), The Quarian behind the mask, hensonmakenzie, Dances in the twilight, Alice Gone Madd, InfiniteNugget, janamaria. church. 1, and all the rest, thank you for those awesome reviews! :D Without them, I might never have the inspiration to continue and finish this. Again, thanks a lot!
Now, I can finally change the status into "Complete". :D My very first one, but certainly not the last! I'll publish my second TF fic probably by late September to early October. So please add me in your followed authors list if you guys wants to see it first hand. In the meantime, I'll start updating my other stories. It's been a month already since I last did another chapter, and I think my other fans have been waiting for too long. xD If you guys want to, you can check them anytime. By the way, I'll be proof-reading the entire story and edit some errors when I have time so if ever you wish to view it again, it's much easier to read. :)
And that's it! Until next time!
Trailer For Transformers 5
A group of archaeologist unearthing an alien relic.
"My God!"
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"There was once a legend, of a group of powerful artifacts..."
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Thirteen mechanical beings standing in a circle.
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A red and blue truck with flame designs driving alone in a barren wasteland.
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"We are all that is left, Optimus..."
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A group of black SUVs stopping in front of Yeager residence.
"We need their help... Again."
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Hound, Bumblebee, Drift and Crosshairs looking at Cade Yeager.
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"If it's you who needs help; hell yes. If it's them who ask for it, hell no."
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Six robots standing together, looking at a strange object encased on a thick glass.
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"I thought they were just myths..."
"Well, newsflash. They ain't no longer myths."
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Cade Yeager in his shop, being approached by someone in a motorcycle helmet.
"Can I help you?"
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Optimus Prime standing in front of a throne, facing a being with five faces.
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"Optimus, you have returned at last... My child!"
"I'm not your child!"
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"Who am I?"
"You are who you are, Optimus. No one can change that."
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"You may have built my body, my form... But never my spark!"
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A group of six assorted cars driving fast on a highway.
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Knights Terminus entering Earth atmosphere.
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Optimus Prime inside a strange building, slashing wildly at some robots as he tried to escape.
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"They have return..."
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Optimus Prime struggling on a huge table as numerous robotic arms grabbed him.
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"Time to remember what you were told to do, Optimus..."
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"What do we do now?"
"We fight, even without him."
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"Let them fear my name once more!"
"Decepticons, ATTACK!"
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People running around screaming in terror as numerous robots attack a city. Above them, a black spaceship hovers in the air.
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Cade Yeager wearing a Cybertronian-like armor.
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"This is not good."
"If they get hold of the Keys, we're all dead!"
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Cade Yeager slamming Joshua Joyce on a wall.
"What have you done this time!?"
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A blue and white military truck transforming into a robot wielding a large hammer.
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"What the hell took you guys so long?!"
"Good to see you too, Houndy."
"I told you not to call me that, Bulky."
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"At least, we have a chance."
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Cade Yeager in an armor, fighting Galvatron one-on-one.
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A red robot with yellow horns on its head, fighting side by side with Bumblebee.
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"Just like the old times!"
"HELL YEAH!"
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Drift fighting a large blue Decepticon with a cone-shaped head.
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Crosshairs jumping from a building and tackling a purple F-22 Raptor in midair.
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A blue and white robot fighting Galvatron with a hammer.
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A black and white police cruiser chasing a red sports car.
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A trio of fighter jets firing multiple salvos of missiles at the US military.
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Silas laughing maniacally.
"At last, I'm finally one of them!"
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A group of mercenaries storming a military base.
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"I never thought he would stoop so low as to work with them..."
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"You need me, and I need you."
"After all, we share a common goal... Destruction!"
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"They both want destruction. Let's give them some!"
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Bumblebee, Hound, Crosshairs, Drift and Cade in the middle of a clearing, staring at the towering forms of the Knights of Cybertron.
"I don't think this is a good idea..."
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"Please! We need your help!"
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Grimlock in beast mode, snarling at the Autobots.
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"We bow to no one except him..."
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The Knights in beast mode, crushing Decepticons as they charged in the city.
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"You cannot stop me! For I am... GALVATRON!"
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"Unleash... the beast!"
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Grimlock charging and roaring in defiance at a huge mechanical dragon in front of him, who reared its head and released a torrent of flame at the Knight.
Transformers 5: Rise of Galvatron