"OC Episode #3"

[Wintersong]

Wintersong glanced at the body part a bit perturbed that it was even there before following where Icebreaker was pointing and the source of the sound. "Ha, seems only more trouble for the Preds. I say let them deal with the Decepticon maybe we'll be lucky and the craft will crash. Two less Predacons to worry about." Wintersong growled without sympathy. She held no love for Predacons and personally she thought it would be better if there were less to worry about. Looking away she trotted towards Orcanier and Feralnight stopping beside them and flicking her tail.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Snow Trix only watched Nemisis as she escaped and left it, "Meh, if she wants to die then so be it." She muttered and head back to the main bridge. She sat in the gunner seat again but turned to look towards Glowstick and where he was talking with Steelclaw though kept quiet from there. Now they only had to see or wait to what to do next.

[New Moon]

Frilla let her jaw close, the frill once more resting around her neck before she looked to Rhinox, "Nice to meet you Rhinox and I guess your friend there. Names Frilla, just defected from the Predacons but I'm no spy and certainly not a fighter. In fact my main function is being a data analyst." She explained. But she couldn't help smiling in satisfaction with Rattrap having so much trouble with the ink. "It's called ink Rattrap, quite convinent when wanting to make a quick escape. Be lucky I can't use my acid in this form." Frilla added towards the rodent.

Unfortunately that was a drawback. Though she could use acid for a weapon that didn't mean she could use it in beast form so Frilla often relied on the ink if needed. But ti would take time to convince the rat she had truly changed sides. And not a moment too soon Cheetor happened to show up which she was glad for since she wasn't looking to argue at the moment especially when she was still wondering how the Predacons were taking the betrayal.Chances were some might not be surprised while others could still be mad like the Pit.

-----------------------------------------

Feralnight looked towards the sky, frowning at seeing the Decepticon functional. "Well this seems to be a big drawback. If it can remain airbourne I could go after the 'Con femme." She said though knew it might be a bad idea to get so close to an ancient enemy. But perhaps there was a chance to still turn this in favor of her comrades. She was running from the Levianthan so why not use that chance to perhaps gain a new recruit if they could? Spreading her wings Feralnight didn't wait for an answer and took flight, determined to attempt one last time.

(Not sure how much of a bright idea this is but seemed worth a shot to do something for Nemisis escaping. ^^;)

[Phoenix]

(Oh wow. I go to a house warming party for a few hours and there's an entire page waiting when I get back. )

Nightmist watched as Frilla went inside the base before addressing the others. "I'll join you guys shortly at the base. There's something I would like to do first."

Seeing the Predacon Frilla so willingly enter Maximal territory had left the medic puzzled. She was happy they had found a new comrade, yet she pondered what kind of reception the little lizard would get from certain of the other Maximals. Especially Rattrap tended to be bad with accepting that Predacons could be friends.

The Maximal medic had cringed when seeing bits of the Predacon Waspinator on the ground. She did not know what had happened, but certainly hoped nobody had gotten seriously hurt in the process. Seeing there was a Predacon ship hovering far above them, Nightmist saw the potential of another new team mate somewhere in the area.. provided he had survived the brutal attack that had left pieces of him on the ground. If so, she intended to find him and help put him back together. As a medic the preservation of life was her priority, even if that life was that of a Predacon.

Not believing the other Maximals would see things her way, she thought it best not to explain what her intentions were as she set off on her search..

-—---

Nemesis adored soaring through the air, making several rapid turns around the Predacon vessel while skillfully avoiding coming into its direct path in the event they were to attempt shooting at her.

All of their warnings about energon radiation did not appear to phase her one bit, as she was enjoying herself far too much to even care what could happen a little while from now. Fortunately for the Decepticon female, the energon build-up was less severe this high up in the air, allowing the damper fields she had to keep the radiation at tolerable levels.. for now.

Down below she noticed the approaching group of animal forms. Quickly gathering most animals of different species would not group up like that, she decided they were most likely more Predacons coming to back up their comrades aboard the ship.

Unwilling to spend another moment cooped up with that group of talking zoo animals, she did a quick check of her weapon systems.

Still undergoing repairs..

Annoyed she decided to give transforming another shot. It took some effort, but the femme did manage to convert to jetmode. Immediately picking up a formidable amount of speed, the jet sped away from the Predacon ship and the approaching Maximals alike.

[NaitoKage]

(Uh.. Waspinator parts wouldn't be near the Maximal base. the Pred transport is still roughly around Russia's area, meaning Nemesis has to fly top speed from the arctic to the middle of Africa if she wants to get to either base.. while low on energon. )

Rhinox looked back towards Cheetor and waved Thanks, we have it handled Cheetor. he then looked towards Frilla Data Analyst..Oh, I think I remember you. We don't get much chance to do alot of data collecting these days what with dealing with the Predacons, but we do still try to squeeze that in.. he then stated.

[una]

(Wow, I missed stuff! Oops. I was busy studying XDDDDD Stupid Math)

Whitegrazer was undeterred by the whole situation and knew it will solve itself as they stuck up in Frilla's defense with the rat's constant complaining and assucations towards the Predacon turned Maximal. The Maximal Rattrap had alot of attitude, for such a small being. She didn't know if she was to laugh or feel sorry for the guy. He did reminded her of one of her students she had years ago. Why was it the small ones who were the wise guys?

After everything was cleared up, Whitegrazer decided to introduce herself to Rhinox and Rattrap.

"Hello, Rhinox and Rattrap. I'm Whitegrazer."

[Phoenix]

(Ooc: wow, slowest ship ever!!! I thought for sure they had gotten close to the base by now.. will edit post later then. Was falling asleep when I came home last night and seemed like I was falling far behind the action. Although if I had known they for some odd reason were flying slow like a snail over Russia, I would have not made the actions I did yet. I took the fact the ground team came across the dropped pred parts so close to where they were met by Rattrap and Rhinox at the waterfall base, along with the fact some of them looked up and saw Nemesis as a sure sign they were flying over the Axalon.. in fact where did Russia come from in all of this?)

[NaitoKage]

(We were using that instead of Canada because it's closer so the Maximals didn't have to use their transport. And yes, the Leviathan doesn't gun to full speed usually..specially with the stop and go actions they had with Nemesis freaking out..)

Rhinox looked up towards Whitegrazer You must be the new Maximal then,Nice to meet you. For a bit I thought Frilla was the one out of the Stasis pod. I'm still a bit busy working on our transport, but I believe Rattrap could show you two ladies around and help you get settled in. Rhinox then turned walking back up the ramp into the Nomad, then sat down near the table picking up what looked like a mechanical arm, his finger tip opening as a laser came out soldering a few wires in place on the arm.

[Blazemane]

"I hadn't accounted for Leviathan not being able to shield her anymore," Steelclaw confessed. That made things a lot more complicated.

"Well, then, maybe it isn't worth the risk. Out of curiosity, do you think she has that capacity to fly the distance to the Darksyde herself? She despises you two right now, so it wouldn't be hard to taunt her into following you if you took some pot shots at her. And, given enough time flying around, she'll be forced to come to terms with the energon radiation, which would make HQ her only option. But then, I can't predict the processor of a Decepticon."

[una]

Whitegrazer transformed to her robot mode and smiled at Rhinox, "And it is nice to meet you too and thank you."

Looking around in her position, she was impressed by the ship. It looked sturdy, reliable even though she did notice the damage on the back before they came inside. She never lived in a ship before so it was new ex--oh wait she did. On second thought, maybe she shouldn't recall that. It was a long time ago before she became a teacher and right after she was retired from being a soldier. Dark times for her which she inwardly told her self to forget.

She glanced at Rattrap and politely started speaking, "I hope showing us the base won't be too much trouble for you."

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

"She's with us!"

Thanks, we have it handled Cheetor.

Cheetor's voice was merely background noise to Rattrap as he continued to get the ink off of him. Most of it was really just smeared over his chest, turning it almost all black. Sighing, he walked into the hangar and grabbed a rag, wiping his hands and everywhere else he got the ink on himself.

"It's called ink Rattrap, quite convinent when wanting to make a quick escape. Be lucky I can't use my acid in this form."

The word "acid" caught the rat's attention. She had acid? As a weapon? Well, of course she did! Predacon's always had the nastiest weapons. He narrowed his optics at her for a moment before looking away and seeing a horse approaching the base.

Data Analyst..Oh, I think I remember you. We don't get much chance to do alot of data collecting these days what with dealing with the Predacons, but we do still try to squeeze that in..

"Data analyst? Pfff," Rattrap retorted, not looking at anyone while he got most of the ink off. "More like you'll go snoopin' around in our own data files and sendin' it all to your Predhead friends," he muttered. It would take a while for him to accept another Predacon in their ranks, even though he still hadn't really accepted Dinobot. Once a Pred, always a Pred.

"Hello, Rhinox and Rattrap. I'm Whitegrazer."

"Hey," Rattrap greeted her, tossing the used dirty rag into a bin. "You're lucky you landed here in one piece, ya know. We got stasis pods comin' down all over the place these days. Some make it, and some... eh. Where the heck is the boss monkey?" he glanced around.

I'm still a bit busy working on our transport, but I believe Rattrap could show you two ladies around and help you get settled in.

Watching Rhinox move about, the rodent asked, "Me? Why me? I don't give orientations." Always the whining one.

"I hope showing us the base won't be too much trouble for you."

Hah! For Rattrap, doing anything but sleeping or playing games on the computer bothered him. Purposely sighing loudly, he looked at Whitegrazer and said, "All right, fine." She seemed nice enough; very kind, in fact. He wasn't sure he'd get along with her because her sweetness was quite the opposite of his bitter sarcasm. As for Frilla, well, although she was female, he still didn't trust her as far he could throw her. "So this is the hangar, and this is our transport unit called the Nomad," he began. "You can get a ride in it later. Follow me an' I find ya some quarters," he said in a pivet turn and swinging his arm over as a motion for the two femmes to follow him.

-----

Walking up to the Axalon that was settled over the waterfall, Optimus stopped and looked over his shoulder to Saber-Fang. "You don't leave this base without my knowledge. Is that understood?" he ordered her. The damaged gorilla could hear some voices carrying on from the other side, most likely in the hangar, and it was most likely Rattrap giving Frilla a hard time. He was sure he'd get more attitude from the rat about it as soon as he'd find him.

[Night-Hunter]

"You don't leave this base without my knowledge. Is that understood?"

Optimus' tone and order gave Saber no room to argue.

"Yes, sir." She replied.

Saber's ears twitched when she heard voices, it seemed that Optimus heard them to, no doubt it was Rattrap doing what he did best.

[NaitoKage]

Glowstick shaked his head Uh.. No, I don't think I can taunt her.. or catch up to her.. she transforms into a space fighter..And she just went Mach 8. The Leviathan might do mach 3 on a good day.. but with the nose kicked off?.. Ug. I'm going to try to salvage that door and gun that was knocked off and return to base. Where ever she is going, she's going to get there quick at least.. he then said, the transport starting to lower in altitude towards the ground. Glowstick then moved two tentacles back to the manipulator controls.

the Leviathan's manipulators came online, reaching out and grabbing the fallen cargobay hatch fitting it over the exposed roller racks, then pressing tightly to hold it in place. the craft lifted into the air once again, and started to fly off across the ocean in the direction of the Darksyde.

(For those interested. The Red area is what Nemesis kicked off. )

__________________

Icebreaker watched Feralnight and activated his radio Uh I don't think you'll be catching up with her.. and that is a bad idea. Lets try to stick together so we don't get lost, okay? he then said, walking over to Orcariner. He looked towards the whale Hmm.. I guess we should have Wintersong and Tigatron ride on your back, or should I fairy them across when we get to the water?

[Phoenix]

This is life!

Nemesis, being a space jet, had left the annoying Predacon pair in the dust in record time. Even with the massive distances in space, her speed was among the higher of Transformers, and on this planet she was barely at cruising speed right now and was still way faster than her pursuers.

Although some of her systems were still offline, a few were functioning at a normal level. One such system was her tracking system, yet she did not really have a specific destination to get to. Still she maintained a general course of southwards, part of her being curious of where all those protoforms had been heading. Perhaps she could benefit from whatever they were after.

So far her shields were keeping her amount of radiation at a tolerable level. The shields were, after all, designed for space travel which could potentially bring her to areas with high radiation levels. Nevertheless the massive quantities of energon in the area were starting to wear on her shields, which were nowhere near an optimal state of functioning right now anyway.

Up ahead her tracking sensors were picking up something unusual. It was some technology that was similar but not identical to that of the Leviathan. It appeared to have power, in structure it was similar to a space ship. Nemesis slowed down and changed her position a bit as she flew over the Axalon, conveniently sitting on the edge of a waterfall. The femme flyer entertained the idea of using exploding missiles to force the base over the edge. Unfortunately for her the weapon systems were still inoperable, however.

Oh well..

Figuring she was going to need some weapons relatively shortly, she decided to scout out the immediate area. Perhaps she could borrow something useful.

-----------

Meanwhile Nightmist had returned to one of her favorite spots, not far from the Maximal base. She simply loved the scenic area surrounding the base and would much rather spend time watching the wildlife than staring at consoles at the base.

She decided to chance transforming to robot form for a couple of minutes, so that she could get a better look. Soon she would have to join the others at base for the debriefing anyway, so might as well enjoy it as best she could before then.

"Nightmist maximize!," she exclaimed, only vaguely noticing the dark shadow that passed overhead. She then knelt down to smell the flowers as she contemplated recent events. It had been an eventful day, with two more Maximals joining their forces.

Overhead she caught sight of a bird circling the area. She took note of the black bird, as it was not native for this area, so probably it was just passing through. She stood up, looking at the bird while smiling to herself. Yet suddenly the bird changed course. In fact it appeared to be falling.

Stepping back in surprise, Nightmist gasped as the dead bird landed at her feet. What the..? She had no time to contemplate it before a loud thud and breaking branches caught her attention.

"Who's there??"

No response. Just an eerie silence.

-------

Nemesis, now in robot form, towered over the much smaller maximal. She frowned upon recognizing the Maximal symbol on the bird-lady. Maximals had been responsible for the attempt to push for protoform technology, which effectively had been responsible for Nemesis having to leave her home world behind. And now this one was standing out here by herself.. Such a foolish thing to do..

Nightmist turned around, only to gaze upon the much larger frame of the Decepticon. Gasping in surprise, the Maximal medic took a frantic step back, but it was too late.. The Decepticon reached out and grabbed her.

[New Moon]

Feralnight growled watching Nemisis get away but the direction she was going..."She's heading towards the Axalon and the others Icebreaker." The fuzor said sounding a bit worried about that. Even if the weapon systems on the Decepticon were down he or she could do some serious damage with size alone. Turning back she dove down beside the others, flapping her wings a bit to slow down, "Guess we are going to be looking forward to something more then a debriefing." She said looking again towards that direction.

--------------------------

Frilla rolled her eyes at Rattrap's words, "Frilla Maximize." With a hiss she transformed to her robot mode, still slightly smaller then Rattrap and followed him anyway, despite how annoying he was already. But could she blame him for being so suspicious? Dinobot himself had been a Predacon and Frilla knew a second one wasn't always the best thing for a team. Sighing a bit the frilled lizard knew she'd have to deal with it for now.

[Wintersong]

Wintersong watched Feralnight return and only nodded at what she said before looking towards the direction. "The others might be able to hold her off and the radiation has to be getting to her by now." The tigeress said but was still was a bit concerned for this. Not to mention the fact that the Levianthan wasn't very much away from her teammates. She was now a bit unsettled and ready to get to the Axalon though turned and looked at the flying wolf, "Feralnight can't you scout ahead? You'd be there faster then any of us." Wintersong pointed out.