Seeing RedAfter enduring an aerial attack, the Dinobots are presented with an unexpected change.Seeing RedI- AssaultIn the upper regions of the atmosphere the flier watched as the sky changed from a hazy blue to a faint shade of orange. As he streaked over the surface of the tall cumulonimbus clouds the horizon further transformed to a deep red. The sun behind him and his wings leaving vapor trails as he skimmed the billowy floating formations, he knew it was time. Cutting his thrusters he used his ailerons to fall into a steep dive. Silent other than some wind buffeting the mechanoids below would never see him coming.He fell through the bottom
ShellTailgate's plight to save Earth's machines from abuse leaves him feeling strangely...empty.ShellPart One -Rescue"Hey is that my--?" the blue Autobot asked accusingly as the Minibot scurried past him. He had simply been minding his own business when he saw the white mech hurrying down the Ark's golden-hued hallway. Strange as the mech was, he seemed to be acting funnier than usual."No, it's not, Pipes!" the running white and teal mech called back without turning his head."Do you even know what I'm talking about, knucklehead?""It ain't yours whatever it is!""Tailgate, if I find out you've been raiding my collection again I'm going
The Wrecker's TollThe Wreckers finish an operation on a remote planet and Springer, helped by Roadbuster, comes to terms with who he has become.The Wrecker's TollI -TrackingRoadbuster looked through his binoculars and watched as the shuttle careened downward in the distance. A trail of thick smoke followed it and obscured the otherwise beautiful sky. After it fell behind an outcropping he calculated its trajectory and lowered the instrument from his optics. He then turned to the other Autobots in his party standing on the rocky terrain near the bottom of a mountain and reported, The Decepticon shuttle went down by the next mountain pass. We need to
Opportunity-Rumble's DespairRumble takes steps to attempt to make life better for he and his brother unaware that danger lurks in their trail.Opportunity- Rumble's DespairI- Off ShiftThe puddles on the ground splashed to the side as the duo walked along the pathway between the metal and mortar buildings. Strolling through this decrepit part of town was the best way back to their own low-rent quarters. Some of the structures they passed had windows that had glazed over with dirt and filth. Some were open, others were broken. Still overcast from the afternoon rain, the sun struggled to break through the clouds overhead.After such a long shift at the factory Rumble
Forgotten -Fall of the SeekersSkywarp taunts Thundercracker about a Cybertronian that had been left for dead long ago.Forgotten- The Fall of the SeekersChapter 1 -ResistanceThe last few hours of this flight were wearing thin on his patience. As he sealed yet another container, Thundercracker felt the anger building. How much longer can I do this? He had never completely agreed with Megatron's decisions regarding the direction he had chosen to lead the Decepticons. Dwelling on his thoughts, the idea of ferrying weapons and supplies to an alien race, knowing all too well that they would eventually pay the ultimate price for forming a partnership with the Decepticons,
Ripples in the WaterThis Epilogue to Forgotten continues as the Seekers attempt to keep a step ahead of an impossible foe. Soundwave.Forgotten-EpilogueRipples in the WaterChapter 1 -Wreckage"I found one, Boss," Rumble shouted, chest deep in water. He motioned for his leader to come out to his position. A chirp from above caused him to look up at one of Soundwave's aerial minions, but he couldn't tell which one because the sun was in his optics even with his hand over his visor.Megatron was on shore, admiring the wreck that had presumably taken out his annoying second-in-command, although no evidence remained of the Air Commander. It had been six s
Insurgent -Chapters 1-6Ramjet is thrust into a situation involving unusual Cybertronians: Insecticons...Long ago...Prologue- Millions of years ago on the planet Cybertron a war raged between the Autobots and Decepticons. Stirring quietly beneath the surface, another race of Cybertronians waited for their opportunity to rise. After the Ark and the Nemesis departed the planet in search of more resources, there was one who would not wait any longer Set in the G1 cartoon continuity.[All dialogue is converted from its original Cybertronian to its closest English translation.]The Original Character of the Insecticon Queen used with permission by Juan Pablo
Insurgent -Chapters 7-12The mystery of the Innersecticons grows deeper as a small crew ventures into deep space.INSURGENT The Judgment of ShrapnelEstimated Read Time 5.5 minutes. Chapter 7 THE JOURNEY BEGINSThe blip was moving at a high rate of speed on the display screen. The Decepticon manning the airspace surveying console pushed a series of buttons to track its movement. "Ah, where did you come from, eh? You're in my corner of the sky now little flier. I cant just have any ol' unauthorized aircraft zooming through my airspace. Lets see, maybe Ill shut down your systems or maybe I'll just blow you out of my sunset.
Insurgent -Chapters 13-18Their transport destroyed, the InnerSecticons awaken to a new world and must plan a way to survive.INSURGENT- The Judment of ShrapnelEstimated Read Time 5 minutes.Chapter 13NEW LIFEIndonesia- nearly 3,000,000 years ago.Shrapnel-online.He awoke disoriented. And uncomfortable. He noticed he was on the floor of an escape pod that he did not remember entering. As he propped himself up with his arm, he examined the layout of the pod. Maneuvering himself to a position where he would be able to stand, he grabbed the central post and hoisted himself up until his antennae banged on the ceiling. Still crouched over slightly, he peered
Insurgent Finale -Ch 19-24Facing a more formidable threat than he had anticipated, Runamuck activates the Decepticon clones from stasis. However, the Insecticons are not to be underestimated in their strategies for survival.INSURGENT The Judgment of ShrapnelEstimated Read Time 9 minutes.Chapter 19-BORN AGAIN"Give me some more of that foliage. I can fit a bit more in there."Kickback stepped into the thick brush and grabbed another handful of the tall grass. Feeling the strange material in his digits, he doubted Bombshell's plan to convert them to organic digesting beings. Stranded as they were on this alien planet, he had seen their options for survival
Shockmate + Transformers ChessShockwave represents the Decepticon's greatest hope for possessing Earth.SHOCKMATEAfter millennia of conflict, Optimus Prime and Megatron agreed to a chess match for possession of Earth. On a dry plateau, the game was arranged and the respective armies took their places. Optimus and Megatron took a seat on opposite sides of the board with their closest advisors.After a number of games, Prowl whispered, "What are you doing, Prime? Every time you have a piece in danger, you sacrifice your King to save him. You're losing!"Optimus took a deep breath, "I can't ask my warriors to face danger I wouldn't face myself."Starscream noticed his
Dust DevilsTransporting critical information, Dust Devil must get to the Ark before Decepticons can stop him.Dust Devils Part I BAGGAGEThe Nissan Pathfinder parallel parked on the market street of the quiet mid-western town behind a yellow Jeep. A young man with a goatee stepped out holding a burrito. He walked to the back of the SUV and opened the rear hatch, dragging out a large suitcase with rollers. He then proceeded back toward the front of the vehicle as the Jeep unfolded into a humanoid form.The mech smiled and exclaimed, Carlos, my man!The slightly overweight man grinned broadly in return, Dust Devil.