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Tiiit!!
High frequency sound.
There the light on a machine was flashing red.
"This isn't working!"
Ratchet's voice was heard sighing. Removing the extra lens on his right eye.
Ultra Magnus stood behind Ratchet, looking at Ratchet's hand holding a machine.
The machine was a wild software sleeper. Ratchet and Ultra Magnus were working on something in a dark room.
Using the built-in flashlight on their chest to provide light.
"We must evacuate the Autobots as soon as possible." Ultra Magnus immediately walked out of the dark room.
....
Inside the Autobots' base, Elita-1 drives as fast as she can. She has to get the Allspark as soon as possible.
"Attention all Autobots!"
The sound from the loudspeaker in the corner of the room was loud.
"We have a problem, quickly bring your important and valuable things, we have to go as far as possible."
Elita-1 continues to advance.
"I repeat, we must go as far as possible!"
Elita-1 stopped by. It has arrived at its destination. Immediately transforms into its main form.
Pushing the door as hard as he could because of the loud creaking sound.
The door opened and Elita-1 closed it as usual, the discussion room. She then ran to the table in front of her.
Her breath was short because she had to quickly reach the Allspark item on the table.
She didn't see it on the table. Maybe it was in the cupboard. Still, she had to get out of the room quickly, the warning siren was sounding.
Elita-1 immediately felt her heart beating fast, pressed for time to find the Allspark.
"Where's the Allspark?!!"
Her annoyed voice echoed in the room. Venting, he kicked the table hard until it shattered, knocking over the cabinet where she didn't find the Allspark.
Not found in there, 'I have to go soon'
Ding!!
Suddenly her heart stopped for a moment, the door in front of her closed.
"You don't have to close the discussion room door, remember?" Optimus's old saying.
Her gaze froze on the door. She had already closed the door without realizing it.
"No-no-no way!" said Elita-1.
She immediately reached the exit/entrance door.
Hands pushed the sliding door with all their might, until their hands trembled, as if screaming in pain.
"Damn!..." said Elita-1.
She didn't have much time. She looked at the mirror of the room. He ran there quickly, he would crash into the glass and break it.
"Kyaaah!!" Auman Elite-1.
Dung!!
The impact shook the glass. But as if the glass was protected by something, the impact was unable to shatter the glass.
"Oh, shit!"
Holding her head in confusion. Panic pounding in her chest. There was no other choice, she had to contact Optimus.
....
Down there, Voidecay and Optimus are side by side. Optimus brings down the axe that nearly cuts Voidecay's neck. Dispelling it with the power of the Matrix.
Optimus then turned his head, his sharp gaze making his blue eyes bright, but Voidecay remained in his position with his back to him.
Optimus asks his question about the connection between Voidecay and Scourge. Because Scourge also used Dark Energon which made some Cybertronians go crazy. So maybe, Mr. Voidecay could be Scourge.
Voidecay smiled even though his back was to Optimus. "Hehehe," he chuckled.
He then took a few steps forward to get a safe distance. He turned to Optimus, with his mouth wide open. "... How can Scourge be my master, when he's already dead."
Tit-tit!!
Optimus's communication device rang loudly in his ear. Not wanting to miss an answer, Optimus then rejected the call.
"Don't lie," Optimus glared even harder, his voice sounding like a lion's roar.
"Scourge is still alive!" Optimus insisted.
...
"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!!"
Laughter erupted from Voidecay's mouth.
Voidecay sighed, face still smiling in amusement, shaking his head. "Oh my, Prime. Scourge is truly dead," he said.
"No way. He's still out there, wreaking havoc on the world with the Taken," Optimus said, spreading his hands in reassurance.
"No-no. He was killed by Nova Prime, it's been proven and there's even a body," said Voidecay.
JENG!!
"You guys might have been infected with malware!" said Voidecay or whoever was in front of him at the moment.
Something struck his eyes, what was this. In front of him was Voidecay or something. His vision glitched, as if his eyes were damaged.
The sound that is heard, echoes, the sound that is heard is played backwards.
"I'm Scourge - I'm Scourge - I'm Scourge - I'm Scourge"
....
A loud echo, shaking the contents of the head. It felt like the head was hit.
"I'm Scourge - I'm Scourge - THEY ARE SCOURGE!!!
"WE ARE SCOURGE!!!!!!"
....
"RGHH!!"
....
"Megatron!" a woman's voice called out.
"No Justice!!"
ZAKKK!!
....
Hands holding weapons, blood flowing from the Long Katana weapon. Who is it, just stabbing two smiling men in front of him, the Scourge.
Optimus was wrong, what was this about that time.
They are not those men, but...
Justice
And
Megatron.
....
"GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! ARGGHHH!!!"
"OKAY!!"
....
'Optimus, what's wrong,' thought Voidecay.
Voidecay smiled again, this time his teeth were showing.
WOO
Voidecay raised both hands, summoning several more large tentacles to come out.
CRACK!!
Several tentacles slammed into Optimus. Optimus was thrown into the air, at a high altitude.
One Tentacle slammed into another, and the tentacles stomped on Optimus, throwing him into another tentacle. They made it like badminton.
Then Optimus was thrown to the ground.
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The Autobots' gate then opened wide and they ran in unison.
Voidecay stood staring at them, he knew why they were driving in vehicle form out of the base.
Optimus pushed his body to get up, he was surprised, because the Autobots suddenly rolled out of the base. But the instinct in his head gave a signal, something was strange.
Ultra Magnus then met Optimus, while driving, he immediately stopped, changed form and approached Optimus.
"Optimus...?!"
Ultra Magnus was surprised, looking around, seeing a man standing straight in front of Optimus, and several people also standing in the distance, Magnus immediately realized Optimus was fighting.
Magnus immediately reached out to help Optimus stand.
"What happened?" Optimus asked.
"Nervous... they planted the bomb from the moment they infiltrated." Ultra Magnus spoke quickly.
"There are 2 minutes left, we have brought the important items, including the Allspark which is in my pocket right now!" said Ultra Magnus.
"Have you met Elita?" Optimus asked.
Ultra Magnus stared sharply, confused at Optimus.
"You're with Elita?" he asked.
"She went inside to get the Allspark in the discussion room!" Optimus said.
"... ... !"
Ultra Magnus' hands trembled. Suddenly his body felt like it was being electrocuted. "Maybe she's trapped in there!"
Optimus and Ultra Magnus' eyes widened.
Spontaneously, the feet stomped the ground harder. Immediately took the change form and stepped on the gas into the headquarters.
"Optimus!! No Optimus!! I'm sure there's only a few seconds left!!" Magnus shouted calling him.
Optimus ignored him, still stepping on the gas to leave.
Meanwhile Voidecay was there, then stepped away as well, approaching Ultra Magnus.
"Trust me... Optimus will die!" said Voidecay.
Ultra Magnus stared at Voidecay with a sharp, angry glare in his eyes. His jaw clenched so hard it felt like his teeth were about to break.
"My friend, you are not my opponent. I do not want to fight someone who is not my match!" Voidecay smiled, walking away from Ultra Magnus.
"Tch!" Ultra Magnus still had his anger remaining. He looked back, and forward, then looked back forward and back.
"Oh Primus... what should I do?!!" Ultra Magnus asked.
"I could die if I force myself to go there... But Optimus... and Elita!" Ultra Magnus said.
Ultra Magnus then stepped forward, he went after Optimus. But suddenly tentacles came out of the ground, lunged and wrapped around him.
"ARGHH!! FUCK!!"
....
From behind him, Voidecay stood behind him with a very cheerful look on his face. "You have the Allspark, right?"
"No, you can't go there."
"I noticed something strange about you."
"The Allspark can't be touched carelessly. Even Optimus got dizzy because of its radioactive content."
"... You seem no less attractive..."
Ultra Magnus stared sharply from above, struggling, he had to quickly free himself to save Optimus.
But what can I do, the tentacles' grip feels very tight, the floating legs make it difficult to push myself up.
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"Elita!!"
Optimus arrives at the door of the discussion room. Immediately transforms into a panic room with alarms and flashing red lights.
Optimus immediately reached for the door to the Discussion room.
...
"Optimus!" Elita called from inside.
Having given up hope, finally a bright light came to Elita.
"Optimus help me!" Elita said, her voice shaking with fear.
"Let's push together, one... two... three!!" said Optimus.
Optimus then tried his best to slide the door. As hard as he could. Elita from inside also helped slide the door.
"One more time, One-Two-Three!!" Optimus said.
Little by little the other side of the door came into view.
"Puhh," Breath leaked from Optimus' mouth. Pushing with all his might until his footrest on the floor dented.
Until it opened and was enough to get Elita-1 out of there.
Elita immediately lunged trying to get through even though it was narrow. But at least it made Optimus feel more relieved.
"Come on!! We have to get out soon!" Optimus said.
Optimus immediately pulled Elita-1's arm. Inviting her to immediately change form, leaving the base as fast and as far as possible.
The bomb had less than a minute left for them to escape.
....
They both turned towards the alley that was their way out.
Not far away, stood a man in a dark robe, leaning calmly against a steel wall. His face was hidden in the shadows, but his orange eyes were sharp, piercing the darkness. His arms were crossed over his chest, his gaze staring straight at them—cold and menacing.
The man's appearance was unusual. But they ignored him, it was more important to get out of there as soon as possible.
"Elita!! Transform now, come on we have to go soon!!" said Optimus.
Optimus stared at Elita-1. Eyes shaking, her own voice sounding a little shaky, panic gripped him.
Looking back, the mysterious man had disappeared instantly. Leaving a trail of panic for the two of them.
Elita's gaze froze on the mysterious man who had disappeared, but she didn't even change form.
Eyes slowly looked down, eyelids blinking a lot. Her hand gripped her other elbow.
"Ignore the Taken, Elita!! Come on... We have to go, we're still safe!" said Optimus.
Optimus immediately approached Elita-1. He wanted to carry her to leave immediately.
Elita-1 then closed her eyes, and tears flowed from her eyes. Her eyes were covered by dark shadows.
"Optimus... ... I...." Elita-1's mouth began to tremble, making her speech a bit slurred.
"Optimus... come closer... please!" said Elita-1.
....
Optimus immediately took quick steps to get closer to Elita-1.
Crouching, kneeling to the floor. So that he could be as tall as Elita.
"Elita, quickly get on my back—"
CPHHH...
Elita moved and kissed Optimus on the lips.
Optimus froze in the kiss.
Then Elita-1 stepped back, giving him a quick kiss. The first kiss and she knew it would be the last for Optimus.
The fire crept from behind the carriage. Coming and approaching them.
Optimus stomped hard on the floor, his hand reaching for Elita. But the fire didn't have time.
BOOM!!!
....
....
The Autobots outside were frozen in their tracks. A huge explosion, with a very bright light. Unexpectedly, a small object could destroy the base's defenses.
....
The vibrations of the explosion caused an earthquake across half of Cybertron, and were felt as far away as the Decepticons' headquarters.
Wheeljack, Boltquick, and Ironhide immediately ran to the balcony, when they heard the sound of explosions, and vibrations.
Looking far away there. Something was shining from there that night. Although it wasn't very bright, it was clearly visible.
Heartbeats were heard, because they knew the exact location of the explosion.
....
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"Optimus!"
"Optimus!!"
Low pass sound. Sounds like calling.
The eyes still see darkness. A little bit of light is finally visible. Blue lights all around.
It feels like my body can't move, my breathing feels very heavy.
The body was lying on the ground and besides the blue eyes, little by little from the side there were many hot flames blazing.
"Thank goodness, Optimus is awake!"
....
"Where, Elita?..." The voice was trembling and weak.
Everyone was silent, covering their mouths. Their gazes lowered with regretful expressions.
Then the group on the left, shifted. Showing what was behind them.
Ratchet sat, crouching there silently. Staring at someone in front of him. His gaze was blank, despair was evident on his face.
Optimus' eyes shone brightly, his vision suddenly clearing up.
"No, no!!"
"No!!... Elita..."
Heart felt like it was struck by lightning. Forgetting the pain all over his body. He crawled closer to Ratchet. Even though both his legs, one hand, his body was burnt and smeared black.
"No... Elita!"
His voice shivered, his heart that was struck by lightning shattered into pieces. The voice called Elita, no matter how hoarse, sobbing, and trembling his breath was.
Elita-1, in front of him, her eyes no longer glowing. Lying next to Ratchet. The body next to her, no longer visible. The red color on her body, disappeared, burnt.
"ELITA!!!"
The body seemed to refuse to crawl any closer. The hands that pushed trembled, he was no longer able to push himself.
Tears flowed from Optimus' eyes. The first time he cried in front of his soldiers. But this was because all the pain had been piling up for a long time, emotions bursting. Optimus's tears broke out, losing the only person who was very important.
Memories flowed, how beautiful those times were. Elita-1's sweet smile. Regret was also present. But Optimus did not see Elita-1's eyes, since the first time they met, Elita-1's eyes shone brighter when she saw Optimus.
This massive explosion, for some reason, did not kill Optimus. Every time the Taken appear, it always brings disaster.
How did he feel, how cruel they were to let someone who had just gotten their feelings back, they snatched it back. As if they didn't like seeing Optimus happy.
To be continued...
Next Chapter 35: Fight for answers.