The Intergalactic Highway

(( OOC: Nice, New Moon. I have to say, I wasn't expecting Frilla to pop up. ))

"I wouldn't take another move Primal."

Optimus froze where he was, holding his hands out to show there were no immediate threats. Well, this was an interesting turn of events. Frilla had blended in with the tall grass so well that he hadn't spotted her until it was too late. He could hear Megatron, Saber-Fang, the new Maximal and Starshadow in the background, and firepower. He was an easy target where he stood in the field.

Sensing the fear in the lizard's voice, Primal thought he may be able to talk himself out of this. He didn't know this Predacon very well, but he knew she had a very harmful and painful weapon in her grasp. "Are you sure you want to do this, Frilla?" Optimus asked her, remaining still like she had ordered. Even though he was damaged, he was still strong and full of heavy firepower. If she shot and missed because of her unsteady hands, then Optimus would take the opportunity to return fire. And he would not miss.

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"This may be difficult to fly in for Feralnight and Icebreaker may have trouble with vision just as we do."

A low, "Hm," escaped Tigatron's mouth. Wintersong was probably right. The tiger's tail thoughtfully swayed as the snow landed on him and the wind blew hard.

"Just hope all three will get here safely."

Yes, that much they could do. Hope. "I am sure Icebreaker and Orcariner thrive in these icy waters and frozen conditions. I am more concerned about Feralnight," he commented, squinting his eyes from the snow pelting his face.

(Well had to do something with the lizard and it seemed a good chance for her to do something. )

Frilla looked at Optimus, he would have a much better advantage here, stronger both physically and in fire power he could easily have her offlined. "I am not so sure of fighting period Optimus Primal, I chose the Predacons of my own free will, like many I was activated from one of the pods and volunteered for it but now I still fear I may have picked the wrong one." She said lowering her weapon, "But your far stronger then I by far. I am not a warrior or fighter, analysis is where my knowledge lies." She backed away a bit from the Maximal leader putting her gun back at her side.

(And of course if it was possible I'd more then likely have Frilla change sides since I have noticed she seems too cowardly and far shier then i expected to be a Predacon. Though with rules she'll have to deal with Megs late. ^^;)

"I'll take it from here...BEAST MODE!"

Before Saber could react Starshadow had tackled her, sending both cats rolling down a slope. When they finally stopped the smaller cat was on top of Saber.

"Let's see if you can fight while you're blind,"

A split second before she struck she quickly moved her head out of the way then sank her teeth into Starshadow's paw, then with her hind legs kicked Starshadow off her.

"Your going to have to try harder then that, Starshadow." Saber said quickly getting to her feet.

NaitoKage wrote:(Last one for the night but since it's hard to ignore.. And we know Megatron's stats, the arm lock thing is just part of martial arts, so even though she's weaker, she can still attempt to use movements and an enemy's own weight against them.

((OOC: I wasn't referring to any specific action, I was reaffirming the canon characters' prowess. We should always be reminded of who we're going up against and how powerful they really are. Megs isn't the leader of the Predacons for nothing and I personally feel that he deserves just as much recognition in our posts as he did in the show's dialogue. Same goes for the rest of the canon characters, since I've noticed their fighting abilities are sometimes shrouded by the "moments of awesome" that our OCs indulge in.))

As soon as the fight began to break out, Scorponok stopped in his tracks. He wanted to go retrieve the injured, but now Optimus had reached the ground. With more Maximals joining the fight, it would seem like a bad idea to leave the Predacons at such a time.

"Terrorize!" he yelled.

Arming his mega missile, the 1st Lieutenant charged into the fray.


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Orcariner continued swimming in darkness. He had changed his optical view so that his user interface was lit up with blue grid lines with translucent images of his echolocation feedback. Not used to traveling blind, the Maximal carried his weight with a sense of uncertainty. He finally reached a dead end and due to his radar being unable to read the topography of the region in a proper barometric manner, Orcariner had no idea what was on the other side of the cave.

"Orcariner," he said, "Maximize."

Transforming into his robot form, Orcariner was surprised to see that he still had room to extended his body at its full height.

"Just how big are these ice structures?" he wondered out loud.

The black tunnel lit up with a vibrant color as he activated his energo swords. Slashing into the wall in front of him, he began to dig deep into the berg. It reminded him of when he plowed into the mountainside a few months back, creating a makeshift base for the Valkyrie-led team. This was somewhat easier, however. The energon levels did not appear to bother him as much and the aquatic environment was more to his liking than a dry, dusty mountain trail.

For a brief moment Nightmist had hoped the tide would turn, but within seconds she witnessed Primal drop to the ground following some unexpected shots from the Predacon she considered to be the least of a threat.

"Primal!!"

The medic made a dive for him, but being in robot form right now she was not able to pick up the speed needed. Instead she saw the monkeybot crash close to Megatron's location. With Frilla aiming at him.

Nightmist sighed as she took aim again, at Frilla this time. "Such senseless violence.."

But before she pulled the trigger, the unexpected happened. The Predacon lowered her weapon. This gesture caused Nightmist to lower her own, believing Primal was in less immediate danger, so she turned her attention to the other players on the field.

First and foremost she was looking to see if anyone were seriously injured.

(If you want Frilla to join the Maximals you can, honestly it'd make more sense character wise for her since she always had some issues being in the Predacons anyway. She'd certainly have it easier then being around Megatron, since most the missions she had with Glowstick he let her get away with running away and things like that since he kinda felt bad about sending a 4 ft tall female data analyst into battle.. that's like sending a librarian with a child's body into a war zone. )


Megatron heard the thud seeing Optimus Primal land behind him, then heard the shot infront of himself as he looked at whitegrazer Oh? I would never my dear.. I prefer to cut any loose ends! he snarled, his hip guns then activated sending a dual rapid spray of energy out towards Whitegrazer, far less damaging then his fusion cannon but the rapid spray also made it more difficult to dodge, much like Tarantulus or Blackarachnia's spider leg machineguns.

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Glowstick waved the tip of one of his tentacles as Snowtrix spoke No no, I'll be fine. I've learned a few new tricks lately anyway.. he then said, a few of his squid limbs slid into his mantle leaving four out while his tentacles hanged out to the side just raised above the ground, the already weird looking squid made himself look much weirder. His squid arms then started rapidly moving in a running like motion similar to Snowtrix's own run. I noticed a cousin species uses land based locomotion, so I studied it for awhile! Combining my Anti gravity generator I can support my body while having enough weight not to be blown around, so I should be able to keep up with you. Besides, if you give me a ride, your fur will get wet and slimey.

He then stopped as he suddenly noticed another radio signal I got another signal main maximal group is up ahead. Must be a few klicks ahead.. he then said, coming towards a hill he stopped looking down at the coast and icefield. He then started to lay low, his transparent body at least helping him a bit with blending in with the snow. His eyes then narrowed in as he saw Tigatron and Wintersong by a large hole in the ice in the distance So much for no tigers.. both of them are here..Alright.. I guess you can go around and sneak behind some ice boulders, I'll get their attention.. he then raised up a bit, his clubbed tentacle ends curling like fists which he then smacked together infront of himself with a squish noise. He then sprung up from his position with a burst of air coming out from under himself seeming to jump/float out towards Tigatron and Wintersong in the distance.

As Glowstick came closer, he decreased the effects of his anti gravity to allow his weight to let him drop through the wind closer, then fired out one of his arms grabbing onto the ice and swinging his body down in an arc behind the two tigers landing on the ends of his tentacles in a somewhat upright position sliding on the ice slightly. What's the matter kitties, don't like the water? Then don't come to the beach! he then shouted as his other tentacle projected out towards Tigatron like a stretching fist, his first feeder tentacle releasing the ice and pulling in towards his body.
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Tigatron wrote:"Wintersong and I are on thin ice," the tiger said bluntly. "We had a bit of a slip but we are all right. We are just near the ledge where we think the large object has crashed through the ice."

Icebreaker then responded "Roger, we'll be there shortly. Orcariner might get there quicker, he's going under the ice,we're on route above it."

Icebreaker then looked towards Feralnight and smirked Yeah, I kinda gathered that. Tigatron and wintersong should be up ahead. They're on thin ice they say, so be careful. I'll see if I can reinforce the ice by them when we get there.

(( OOC: Awe. Frilla, come join the good guys! ))

"I am not so sure of fighting period Optimus Primal, I chose the Predacons of my own free will, like many I was activated from one of the pods and volunteered for it but now I still fear I may have picked the wrong one."

As she lowered her weapon, Optimus lowered his hands and listened to her carefully with curiosity. Was Frilla being sincere, or was it just a ploy to distract him, or was she a spy? Primal was always one to trust too quickly, but her confession did explain why she always retreated from battle sooner than the other Predacons. It also explained her hesitation of firing her weapon. Had he been facing Megatron or Scorponok, he would be in a full fledged battle already. Or unconscious. So Optimus let her speak without interrupting her.

"But your far stronger then I by far. I am not a warrior or fighter, analysis is where my knowledge lies."

Interesting. It certainly sounded like she wasn't quite fitting in with the Predacons. The Maximal didn't see Frilla as a large threat like Dinobot was when he first joined their ranks, and yet he was accepted. And Dinobot had proven himself to be an honorable and worthy Maximal. It took some time, of course, but Optimus felt that he definitely fit in now.

"Frilla," the Maximal began, holding strong eye contact with her, "you could return with us." It was probably pretty bold of him to say it but he wanted her to know that if she felt that strongly about the Predacons, he was giving her an invitation to join the Maximals. He would understand if she declined. Megatron was not close enough to hear their conversation, and even if he disagreed with her, what was he going to do? Optimus would stand and defend Frilla's decision against Megatron. It was her right if she chose to change allegiances.

"Primal!!"

Nightmist's voice from above caught the commander's attention, and he lifted his head to see her.

"Such senseless violence.."

"It's all right, Nightmist," Optimus assured her in a soft voice, glad that she lowered her weapon. "What of the new Maximal? Has anyone reached her yet?" he inquired. Was she still battling Starshadow? No, he thought he heard her say something about Megatron not too long ago. Turning his head, he saw the battle between the others continue, also answering his own question about the new 'bot, and he also spotted Scorponok making his way over and ready to fire a missile.

Narrowing his red optics, Primal raised his right arm and fired at the ground in front of Scorponok's next step with his wrist cannon, just to trip him and possibly divert his incoming danger from one of his Maximals. For Optimus, taking an enemy down didn't always mean hitting them directly; he didn't have to severely damage a Predacon in order to stop them.

((OOC: Time to test Frilla's true loyalty ))

Scorponok let out a cry of surprise as dirt flew up into his face. His foot caught hold of the blasted hole in the ground and the Predacon found himself tumbling into the plains. Looking up at the trio, he hopped back on his feet and aimed his mega missiles at both Optimus and Nightmist, both who still had their weapons extended. However, he was not outnumbered.

"Frilla!" he barked at the timid lizard girl, "Help me avenge my humiliating ordeal. Do as I command!"

His pincers clapped in anticipation of having the smaller Predacon end this stand off.

Megatron heard the thud seeing Optimus Primal land behind him, then heard the shot infront of himself as he looked at whitegrazer Oh? I would never my dear.. I prefer to cut any loose ends! he snarled, his hip guns then activated sending a dual rapid spray of energy out towards Whitegrazer, far less damaging then his fusion cannon but the rapid spray also made it more difficult to dodge, much like Tarantulus or Blackarachnia's spider leg machineguns.

The spray of energy pummeled across her chest, making her step back as her left arm shielded her face from the rapid fire. She kept herself steady and started walking towards Megatron but she was blinded from the energy fire. The damaging wasn't bad but her chest was littered with blackspots and her horse head was bleeding.

No choice.

She fired her weapon, mostly where she knew the purple T-Rex will be and the ground despite her temporary blindness from her left arm. The weapon was meant more to back Megatron off anyway. If she hit him, that was an added bonus.

Megatron smirked watching Whitegrazer, the shot striking into his shin leaving a burnmark but leaving the enraged tyrant realitively unphased. He stopped firing his hip blasters and charged towards Whitegrazer suddenly, his T-rex arm swinging forward biting onto her left arm pulling it back as he moved his left arm and tail weapon in a strike to her stomach with all his strength What's the matter Maximal? Your confidence is wavering! You wished to die on your feet,but are you even worthy to fall at my might?! he then roared loudly.

NaitoKage wrote:Megatron smirked watching Whitegrazer, the shot striking into his shin leaving a burnmark but leaving the enraged tyrant realitively unphased. He stopped firing his hip blasters and charged towards Whitegrazer suddenly, his T-rex arm swinging forward biting onto her left arm pulling it back as he moved his left arm and tail weapon in a strike to her stomach with all his strength What's the matter Maximal? Your confidence is wavering! You wished to die on your feet,but are you even worthy to fall at my might?! he then roared loudly.

Whitegrazer gritted her teeth in pain when his left arm hit her stomach, letting out a cough from the sheer force. She never had a hit like that in awhile, it felt like it was something other than hand, more like a ton had hit her!

Must keep focused. Pain is only temporay.

Megatron was stronger than her. She knew that and she was in the most dangerous position ever with her chest burning and his left arm in her stomach. Her head looked back at Megatron. Instead of satisfying the tyrant with a response, she composed herself by taking a deep breath, quickly analysing her options. Her legs and right arm were free for any attack towards Megatron but she also had her body too. Whitegrazer smiled inwardly.

To free her left hand, her right hand gave a knife strike towards the joint connected to Megatron's T-Rex head. She jumped back to give some distance, waiting for Megatron's next trick.

"I will never fall by your hands, Megatron."

I'm injured. I must be careful. I must keep him away from my vulnerable spots or he will use them against me.

((Note to Whitegrazer: Avoid Megatron's punches. LOL!!))

(From a palm strike to throws to a karate knife strike/chop. Nice. )

Megatron released on reflex, the impact from the edge of her hand striking at the joint seemed to cause his the jaw on his dinosaur head to open, as she moved back he pointed his T-rex head towards her free, firing a fusion blast at the ground making the ground erupt into a concussive explosion with some of the grass near by catching on fire. It was a move popular with maximals, but he didn't care. It proved to be effective at catching anyone off guard.

Megatron examined her from the distance, she was injured and couldn't keep the fight up much longer. Worse, considering how long they had been in robot mode both would soon have to transform, taking that into regard he then spoke up Beast mode. he stated transforming to his tyrannosaurus rex form with a roar. He looked down at her By my hands perhaps not, but you certainly did fall. Yesss.. he then made a evil laugh.

(^^Sorry Preds but Frilla doesn't belong with ya.)

Frilla listened to Optimus then glanced towards Scorponok as he landed nearby, uncertainty showing and her optic ridges furrowed as she looked between the fallen bots. FInally she turned to Scorponok, "Do us a favor Scorpo-butt and shut up about your slagging pride! While you at it give the other Preds a message: I quit!" With a hiss she raised her Pellet Gun, this time aimed for Scorponok and firing a few acid pellets, they were not utterly harmful yet very painful when melting little bits of armor. She knew she had made the wrong decision being a Predacon and her loyalties lied else where, "Need a hand, sir?" She asked turning back to Primal.

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Feralnight nodded, "Won't be surprised, flying will be very limited or not at all. So the flight advantage is a disadvantage now." She sighed and kept going to where they needed.

Wintersong continued to observe the water watching for any signs of Orcanier until she looked up hearing Glowstick. Seeing his punch towards her fellow feline she growled, "Wintersong maximize!" With a growl she transformed but it wasn't a moment later a few shots hit her back making the tigress turn around, "Two?! Oh great."

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Snow Trix had snuck around behind the two tigers while Glowstick attacked from the other side. Shifting to robot form she crouched behind a snow mound, waiting for one of them to make a move and luckily the tigeress transformed giving her full chance to fire.

( Frilla changing sides? Didn't see that coming.)

NaitoKage wrote:(From a palm strike to throws to a karate knife strike/chop. Nice. )

Megatron released on reflex, the impact from the edge of her hand striking at the joint seemed to cause his the jaw on his dinosaur head to open, as she moved back he pointed his T-rex head towards her free, firing a fusion blast at the ground making the ground erupt into a concussive explosion with some of the grass near by catching on fire. It was a move popular with maximals, but he didn't care. It proved to be effective at catching anyone off guard.

Megatron examined her from the distance, she was injured and couldn't keep the fight up much longer. Worse, considering how long they had been in robot mode both would soon have to transform, taking that into regard he then spoke up Beast mode. he stated transforming to his tyrannosaurus rex form with a roar. He looked down at her By my hands perhaps not, but you certainly did fall. Yesss.. he then made a evil laugh.

((Thanks!))

The concussion force made her fly off far, her body roll over a couple of times. The herd of horses watching from the distance scattered away afraid of the T-Rex. Whitegrazer groaned, her body sparked. No use in going to beast mode as her beast mode was worthless against a T-Rex but that energon raditation could affect her very soon. Whatever she did now, she had to do it quickly and effectively.

She was in a crouch position. There was nothing left to do but...

NO! She will not die like this.

Struggling to get up, she stared down at the T-Rex, "Like I said, I die on my feet! Do your worst, tyrant!"

Defiantly, her palm hit the T-Rex's snort to distract him as she transformed into her horse form, neighing loudly. This was risky but she had to try despite how it pained or tired she was. She has to live! She won't die! Shakenly, she lifted her hooves to kick Megatron with the outside of her feet. Like she said, it was a risk as she was leaving her body open for any attack. If she didn't get a hit, she will be in deep trouble.

(( Defiant! Yessss. LOL! And YAY Frilla is on our side!! YAY!!! ))