"First Season Finale: Part I"

[Blazemane]

Dinobot watched on as Terrorsaur retreated, his shield still rotating. When the Predacon was truly gone, Dinobot sheathed his sword and put away his shield. He turned around and prepared to run to the Maximal base, but he quickly saw that things were essentially over.

Dinobot, you alright?

"Never better," he answered truthfully. He'd finally had another battle, and he'd won. He transformed to beast mode silently- but for the mechanical noises which he didn't bother to dampen- and began stalking off towards the Axalon. Just then, Optimus flew overhead and landed in front of the base.

He finally arrived himself when Tigatron started relaying Optimus' commands:

Dinobot, Ironclaw! We must get Rhinox inside!

Dinobot simply nodded in affirmation, and found himself transforming yet again. He bent down and lifted Rhinox underneath the shoulders, waiting for Ironclaw to heft his legs.

"Was there anyone left for you to fight when you arrived?" he asked his fellow-lifter.

* * *

Cheetor couldn't pay full attention both to what was in front of him and to what Rattrap was saying, but he was so invested in Rattrap's answer that it was his worldly awareness that suffered. It was a good thing nothing on their route was actually all that tricky.

You got me, kid. I just do what Optimus says. ...Well, sometimes...

...So what the heck do Preds like him and 'Claw actually believe in? Either they're masters of mind games, or they don't know which side they should really be on."

Cheetor definitely didn't know either. The Preds were obviously the 'bots in the wrong. How they thought they weren't was something he couldn't even figure out yet.

Or maybe Fearless Leader's right. Maybe allegiance doesn't define us. But then why do we have it?

Cheetor was silent about that much, too, but he kept thinking about it.

His attention was finally forced away from his questioning when he saw the Leviathan looming by the base.

So this was what they'd been hearing...

Cheetor didn't want to get himself or Rattrap shot, but he knew they needed to help with the battle as quick as possible, so instead of taking a looping route to stay away from the ship, he shot off in a straight line towards the Axalon as fast as he could go.

He tensed up and took a few nervous glances up at the Pred ship from time to time as he got close. But nothing was happening. And then when he got to base, he saw why- the battle was at a stand still. Or over. Or something.

But what a fight it had been. Orcariner looked like he'd taken all sort of shots, Rhinox was out, Airazor was guarding the lift for some reason and there was some sorta huge pile of twisted, sparking, flaming metal on the ground. And that was besides the regular scorch marks on the ground and the few shining drops of mech fluid he could only realize were there when he got close enough.

He stopped to let Rattap climb off. "Sorry about that," he said. He hadn't needed to run so fast after all.

He paused for a second, looking the damaged field over in more detail. "I don't know. Maybe it does define us," he finally gave his answer listlessly.

* * *

Steelclaw gave a quick look behind to see whether Icebreaker was making an attack now, but he realized it wasn't the case. His gaze was drawn for a second at the carnage he'd created, almost a little horrified. He pushed that concern to the back of his processor. Icebreaker would live to hold a grudge with him.

That wasn't the greatest thought either.

Steelclaw we'll just have to get the spider, there's not enough time to get Nemesis.

Steelclaw nodded silently to Snow Trix, although he still didn't mean to take Arachnitron by force.

Nice shot. All though I could have easily escaped. I was just wanted him to think he had all the power. Oh, and I take back what I said about you and headless wonder over there.

Steelclaw would have to respond to that fully later. For the moment, he was still paying attention to whatever might happen in the room. And there was Glowstick, who he'd still never really let know what was happening.

He got on his com-link. "Alright, we're heading out." He would have elaborated, but then Arachnitron took him completely by surprise. He watched carefully as the whole scene unfolded, uncertain of which words would make her trust the Predacons more or less. So he stayed silent.

He soon had to consider whether or not to shoot her too when she went out of control. But then she went down the lift. He wasn't sure what that meant in terms of the success of the mission, but it was one less variable to worry about.

He lifted his rifle and aimed at the lift as it opened loudly, but he quickly saw no one was even-

Steelclaw, Snow Trix, Sonar, I'm giving you two choices.

Steelclaw reflexively turned to the source of the voice, which he recognized to be Optimus Primal's. And there he was- cannons ready, shield up.

Oh, here we go...

Surrender or retreat. You're outnumbered and surrounded. And your transport is pulling out.

Steelclaw saw his stern gaze, and some spiteful instinct told him to meet it coolly.

"We were just leaving," he replied simply. "But we'd better go unhindered- you may assume too little of us."

With that, he backed up towards the lift and waited for Sonar and Snow Trix to join him. At the last moment, he gave Optimus an impertinent half-smile.

"It might surprise you, but I've wanted to ride one of these elevators for the longest time." The glass slid up, and the platform began descending. Steelclaw kept his gaze on Optimus until he was completely lowered out of the control room. Immediately, he turned around and started looking out for any immediate threats, even as the lift kept going down.

((OOC: Snow Trix and Sonar could still logically say whatever they wanted before the three Predacons left. I just assumed that all three of us writers wanted our characters to leave at some point, so I may as well write that part out.))

[Mystrea]

Ironclaw brushed some of the burnt armor, flakes of chest plate fell away. Ironclaw bent over mowing that it may look like he was in a fight, but really missed it all. " Sadly... No" Ironclaw was thinking it but didn't realise he said it. He lifted Rhinox's legs as his cannons folded back into his arms.

[Wintersong]

Wintersong crouched as Arachnitron suddenly fired, but a moment before then she had seen the hurt expression on her friend's face and the tigress realized that she made an instant assumption that the arachnid had turned on the Maximals, or was trying to help in a hostage situation, once more jumping to conclusions. Ears going back in dismay she could only watch as the spider left then looked up as Optimus suddenly revealed himself to be there and she was relieved he came at last, and not a moment too soon to help if needed. For now all she could do was keep near Icebreaker to protect him if the Predacons decided to try anything which hopefully none of them were dumb enough to try.

Snow Trix at the same time side stepped a few shots fired by Arachnitron but winced as one skimmed along her tail, yet that was the least of her worries as it seemed this insect was as insane as the rest of them and thinking the mission would have been a lot more sensible to get Nemesis. This other bot was just way too unstable, as if they needed another bot with very little sanity,"Always Primal to come in and break up the fun,could of at least taken Frilla as a hostage."She remarked as she joined Steelclaw on the lift but heard a warning growl from Wintersong which made her only roll her optics as they went out of sight down the lift but looked around for a moment and at first not noticing Airazor posed to fire towards the lift.

With the Predacons finally leaving Wintersong looked down at Icebreaker, getting a better look at the damage caused by Steelclaw and it was a little horrifying he would take such a deadly shot, that's if it was intended but at the same time her thoughts went to Arachnitron's hurt expression and guilt hit like a wave for the white tigress. "Optimus may I go try and find Arachnitron? Her personalities had an argument and it sent her into a kind of rage or something and I'm worried."She said but was trying to hide the guilt she was feeling for hurting the spider, but of course it wouldn't surprise her if Optimus realized there was more to wanting to find Arachnitron then just to make sure she was safe since it was both to make sure of that and to apologize for her immediate thinking of the situation.

[Night-Hunter]

"Steelclaw, Snow Trix, Sonar, I'm giving you two choices,"

Sonar looked at Optimus with a mild surprised look on his face.

"Surrender or retreat. You're outnumbered and surrounded. And your transport is pulling out."

Like I'm going to retreat or surrender to you, Optimus. Sonar thought with a small smirk.

"We were just leaving," "But we'd better go unhindered- you may assume too little of us."

The bat snorted. Coward.

Now that Snowtrix and Steelclaw left, Sonar knew he could have his fun.

"If you think I'm going to retreat or surrender, your sadly mistaken, Primal."

He fired a sonic blast at the shield that Primal was holding, hoping that the impact would force the shield away from him so the bat could fire another at the Maximal leader and just for the shear heck of it, he fired another at the ships ceiling.

((OOC: *sighs* Some times I have no control over Sonar.))

[NaitoKage]

(You'll do fine Mystrea, don't worry. )

Glowstick made his way towards the bridge of the Leviathan, as he looked the main screen. It seemed Arachnitron was running towards the woods, and Steelclaw and Snowtrix were exiting the Axalon. He activated his comlink Steelclaw, what's going on? Where is Sonar?

Glowstick then spoke up towards Cecaelia Land near Steelclaw and Snowtrix to recover them, after that we'll have to track down our new.. recruit. I assumed this sort of this could happen when I found out she's rather.. similiar to your Commander, Starshadow.. But it appears her mental state is even more lost then Starshadows.. that could be problematic. Guess I'll be doing some surgery on her psyche later..

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Meanwhile.. Rhinox looked around, but was still mostly helpless at the moment from the events of the Cybervenom Ug.. Dino-Dinobot is that you? and Ironclaw too.. I can't move..But it should wear off soon.. What's going on?


Icebreaker simply lays where he is, having the cognitive function of a paperweight.

[Blackrosefencer]

OOC:

.... the cognitive function of a paperweight.

Poor Icebreaker! Great line though!!!!

BIC:

Arachnitron raced through the woods headlong, clumsily. Blindly, she tripped over roots and rocks, sailed stupidly into the sides of trees, and fell carelessly into thorn bushes meanwhile ripping branches off of trees and letting out horrifying screams of agony. Her arms and legs were scratched and the legs of her spider form were bent at odd angles. Her optics were still white.

At the research facility, she was almost always locked up in a cell. Sometimes the scientists even had the foresight to shackle her to the wall. Having no ability to read into the subtle warning signs, the scientists had to be prepared for the rage to happen at any moment. But, here, she was no longer a prisoner which meant her body was susceptible to much more damage than before. Without restraints, she was free to destroy whatever she pleased. Like this, she saw nothing, heard nothing, said nothing, thought about nothing, and felt nothing. It was almost as though she were a blank frame that could walk and run.....and shoot. Though, unhampered by sentiment, she was not invincible. And, if she had the ability to control herself right now, she would realize the need to stop running, but she couldn't think. Her mind was clouded by the rage. She would stop only when she exhausted herself.

At some point, the spider caught her toe under a large root, fell to the ground and crawled about a hundred feet or so through the under brush before finally collapsing in a heap. She convulsed for a few seconds, sparks flying off the tiny transformer. Then she lay still with her optics dark.

She didn't move for a good five or ten seconds. When her optics flickered on at long last, they were green, but dim. Stubbornly, the Hybrid rolled over slowly and rose to her feet. She took a few shaky steps forward and then collapsed again groaning as she fell to the ground. She recognized the danger she was in as her core computer warned her of her draining energon levels, but she was far too tired to transform. So for the time being she just lay there, partially conscious trying to get up the strength to get herself to the safety of her beast form.

[starshadow]

"Heh..you're lucky you haven't faced Starshadow-sama's real problems. Right now, I think her mental condition has improved. Maybe if you put her, the recruit, Sonar-kun and Tarantulas together, they might start a party." Cecaelia giggled and landed the transport near Steelclaw and Snowtrix and flicked a switch to open the cargobay.

"All passengers, please move quickly to the transport's bridge and have a seat. You wil be served as soon as possible. Thank you."

[New Moon]

Frilla quickly ducked to the ground as Arachnitron went out of control, though form her position she could only hear Optimus and see everyone's feet from her position on the ground. Luckily however most of the Predacons had left, save for the insane bat but she wasn't about to face Sonar since she knew she was no match for most of the taller transformers stranded on the planet so she instead quietly transformed and moved around towards Icebreaker and Wintersong before transforming back to robot form. The damage done to Icebreaker was indeed a horrifying sight and it seemed Wintersong's would be easier to treat without need of the CR chamber but Icebreaker, he would need it.

Though her worry was also aimed towards her teammates outside and wondered if she should be helping them instead of being here. "Wintersong protect Icebreaker just in case Sonar decides to try and cause more damage to him, he needs the CR chamber soon as possible when given the chance. I'm going to go see if I can help the others." She finally said before hurrying past behind Optimus towards the hall he came from, heading towards the hanger where she thought the others would be.

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Feralnight flew over to the others as she saw Cheetor and Rattrap soon arriving and she could of sworn she saw Arachnitron run by just a moment ago before Steelclaw and Snow Trix showed. But why had they been inside the Axalon and where was Sonar? A little concerned about the situation she quickly landed near the others, but winced from the pain in her left wing and gashed to her right arm, along with the radiation beginning to build in her systems."Beast mode."The fuzor said before transforming and coming towards the hanger where everyone was gathering,still finding the attack on the base making no sense.

Though she was still oblivious to the fact they had found out about Arachnitron through a mistake earlier, a mistake she didn't recall nor would remember due to Glowstick tampering with her memories. In speaking of the predacons her gaze wandered towards the Levianthan for a long moment, her thoughts wandering back to the past that caused her for the moment to just stand there with a sort of blank stare.

[WorpeX]

The lift began to drop and Airazor immediately jumped into action. Her rockets held at the ready, she kept her eyes trained on the elevator as it fell. Within a few seconds, it revealed two Predicons. She had been expecting some to use this exit and Steelclaw seemed to be the most likely predicon to have attempted such a mission. He was their stealth expert after all. It seemed as if he was trying to make a quick getaway with Snowtrix - but she wouldn't let them.

"Freeze Predicons!" She spoke, still hovering close to the lift. Her weapons were aimed straight at the two of them, but she didn't fire. When the lift came to a halt, Airazor dropped altitude as well and softly touched down on the ground. Never once did she drop her guard. "Explain yourselves and hand over any Maximal secrets you stole from us!" She said, slightly angered by their presence. While she didn't know for sure that they stole any secrets, they certainly weren't leaving with Nemesis or any hostages. Why else would they have caused so much destruction and went through so much trouble to get into the Axalon? It seemed to be the only answer.

[Alak]

((OOC: Sorry, I was just waiting to see what OP would do to Sonar. I guess I'll make a quick post to get things rolling... sort of.))

Orcariner shook his head as Tigatron offered his aid to the giant. He would be able to tough it out with the leg injury and walk back to his personal CR Chamber on his own. The hanger was not so far after all, and the orca had more than enough time before the energon radiation overloaded his systems. Furthermore, his presence was no longer required now that Optimus had returned.

"I'm good," he mumbled, "Thanks for the offer though."

His attention turned back to where Arachnitron had left. It still perturbed him to see one of his teammates just lose control of herself and run out into the wild. Orcariner wondered if Sonar had done something to her. After all, the Predacon was a scientist, and the titan knew that Predacon scientists had a reputation for producing the most vile creations. Had his strength not been given towards the fight with Glowstick and that monstrous Pit-spawn of his, Orcariner would have immediately rushed after Arachnitron. Perhaps one of the flyers would be able to track her down... for the second time that day. His attention was drawn to the re-activated lift.

What?!

Steelclaw and Snowtrix had appeared from the ship. Both were in good condition but Orcariner felt a worrisome fear twist in his spark.

Were they here this entire time? How did they avoid my scanners?

Maybe it was due to his facial injuries, but Orcariner simply gave the two an emotionless stare as they were lowered to the ground. He did not bother to draw his swords. The only reason why these two would reveal themselves now was that they were following Glowstick's orders to retreat. Yet, what were they doing inside? He had a feeling that it had something to do with Arachnitron's behavior.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

"We were just leaving," "But we'd better go unhindered- you may assume too little of us."

"Always Primal to come in and break up the fun,could of at least taken Frilla as a hostage."

Optimus held his optics on Steelclaw as well, watching him closely from behind his sheild as he and SnowTrix stepped on to the lift and were lowered. Glancing at the monitors briefly, he saw Airazor was guarding the lifts from outside. He had better inform her of the Predacons' departure before she might engage them. If it was their intention to have gathered any information, it wouldn't be the first time, but that wasn't important to Optimus right now. Besides, the Maximals would have their chance returning the favor. Hopefully.

"Airazor, this is Optimus. Steelclaw and SnowTrix are leaving. Let them pass, but keep an eye on them," he told her through his communication link. He had loosened his grip on his shield, just a little, since Sonar was the only threat left.

"Optimus may I go try and find Arachnitron? Her personalities had an argument and it sent her into a kind of rage or something and I'm worried."

"Not right-" Primal was cut off from his answer to Wintersong when Sonar decided to attack after all.

"If you think I'm going to retreat or surrender, your sadly mistaken, Primal."

Growling, the bat's sudden sonic blast nearly caught the Maximal leader off guard, forcing him to crouch from the impact so he wouldn't lose his balance, and to hold tightly on to his shield with his right hand that had been targeting the Predacon with his cannons. Protecting Icebreaker's body with himself and his shield, Frilla had taken the opportunity to bolt away from the situation so she wouldn't get hurt or taken hostage. However, Sonar was being foolish. Optimus had the advantage here, not only because the bat was outnumbered, but because this was his turf, his ship, which he knew inside and out. The Predacon didn't know these surroundings. Reaching over to the center console of the room, Primal pressed a button that immediately lowered a device from the ceiling that was located right over Sonar's head, hoping to knock the bat unconscious. This way, Optimus didn't have to use any of his weapons to stop their intruder and could honestly say that he for one did not violate the truce, assuming it was still legitimate after this fiasco. He would have to confront Megatron about this Predacon attack later. After hitting the button, Primal stood back up and secured himself again in his position to protect the penguin in stasis lock that laid on the floor behind him. He didn't have time for this little battle; Icebreaker needed repairs.

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Watching Dinobot and Ironclaw take care of Rhinox, Tigatron kept an eye on the Leviathan before looking back up at Orcariner who spoke.

"I'm good," "Thanks for the offer though."

The white and teal Maximal nodded at his larger comrade. Then he looked back over his shoulder just as the heavily injured orca had when he heard the lift. He saw Steelclaw and SnowTrix exiting the Axalon, thank the Matrix, and he caught a glimpse of Airazor. As much as that warmed his spark, he did not want to distract her from the retreating Predacons. So he remained quiet and simply watched how things would unfold until Feralnight joined them by the hangar. She appeared to be wounded as well but not too badly. It was a good thing she converted back to her Fuzor beast mode.

"Feralnight, it is good to see you," Tigatron welcomed her to their regrouping. "Optimus has arrived and went inside to chase the remaining Predacons out. Do you know why they attacked? What were they looking for?" He assumed she had been there since the beginning of the Predacons' attack.

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"Sorry about that," "I don't know. Maybe it does define us,"

Rattrap merely hopped down off of Cheetor, his mouth agape at the scene of damage and their wounded comrades. He transformed to his robot mode and looked around. It was quiet now, so it seemed they had came too late. He hoped their tardiness wasn't the result of losing another Maximal, or how much damage was inflicted on their base. Nevertheless, he drew his weapon just in case, taking notice of the bear and rabbit now exiting the Axalon. Airazor was there, but wasn't firing upon them, so perhaps the Predacons were retreating. He hoped so. How did they manage to get inside of their base anyway? That bothered the rat. "Slag. We shoulda been here," Rattrap said softly with a frown, a little angry at himself, as he stood next to the cheetah. Then he started walking toward Feralnight, Tigatron, Orcariner and the others who were regrouping at the hangar.

[Wintersong]

Wintersong growled at Sonar as he suddenly attacked, and it wasn't the best time to go looking for her friend since she would likely be needed here more then anywhere else. Transforming to robot mode the white tigress came to Icebreaker's stasis locked form and hooked her arms under his, moving backwards away from the fight between the bat and the gorilla so he was out of harms way and to not get even more damage. Glancing towards the predacon Wintersong made sure he didn't make an attempt towards her comrade, moving slightly around to be in the way if he were to do so but Wintersong was confident Optimus could handle him quite easily on their turf, one place a predacon might find a disadvantage.

Not to mention flight would do very little here considering there was hardly room to fly at all, less one were to hover,"I think these Predacons seem more insane then the last time we see them Optimus>"She remarked, having changed her mind about going to find Arachnitron for the time being and could only hope she would be safe.

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Snow Trix growled a bit as she looked at Airazor, "Back off bird brain, your leader let us go without the worry for injury." She snapped in annoyance, though never took her gaze off the falcon as she stepped off the lift and moved towards the Levianthan. This battle had seemed quite pointless since it seemed they pretty much screwed up the mission for the target they had intended just took off shortly after going berserk. The question was though, was she just a crazy Maximal, another insane Predacon, or just some femme with a bad case of split personalities? Whichever one it was she wasn't sure if getting the spider would be worth their time or the effort, but she didn't speak this out loud as she normally would, maybe just speak up about the mission being a pointless effort.

[Blazemane]

((OOC: Another part of the delayed posting, I think, is what Wildfire94 was pointing out. Phoenix said she wanted to leave, but a lot of players were arguing for her to stay, so there is now the question of what to do with Aurora in this particular moment.

That brings up another question. What happens to Aurora and Nemesis in the long run now? I'm wondering if Phoenix has any specific way she wants her characters' absence to be explained.

And... woops. I thought all the Predacons would want to leave. Sorry, Night-Hunter.))

Steelclaw felt his spark drop when Sonar refused to get on the lift.

Slag, he muttered.

Steelclaw, what's going on? Where is Sonar?

All passengers, please move quickly to the transport's bridge and have a seat. You wil be served as soon as possible. Thank you.

Steelclaw gave a brief nod to acknowledge Cecaelia, but he wasn't sure he was ready to leave. He raised his com-link to answer Glowstick, but was cut off before he'd started.

Freeze Predicons! Explain yourselves and hand over any Maximal secrets you stole from us!

Steelclaw didn't answer. Instead, he started looking quizzically around the lift to see if there was any button he could press to go back up.

Airazor, this is Optimus. Steelclaw and SnowTrix are leaving. Let them pass, but keep an eye on them.

Back off bird brain, your leader let us go without the worry for injury.

Steelclaw left off glancing around the lift to lock optics with Airazor. He pointed to Snow Trix twice to show his support for what she'd said, then got back to looking around.

Shortly thereafter, he gave up. The lifts must have only allowed manual operation from the inside of the ship.

He stepped off with Snow Trix and headed for the Leviathan which sat close by. He considered saying something to Airazor, but decided it wasn't the time to incite something.

"Sonar decided at the last moment to stay," he finally answered on his com-link as he stepped into the cargo bay.

* * *

Sadly... No

Sadly? Ah, so this Maximal was looking forward to the experience. Perhaps his opinion of war would change later on, but it was good to know he was ready for battle for the moment.

"Do not worry," Dinobot answered him. "You will have your chance."

Ug.. Dino-Dinobot is that you? and Ironclaw too.. I can't move..But it should wear off soon.. What's going on?

"The Predacons are in retreat. You are going for yet another round in the CR chamber."

Dinobot didn't notice Snow Trix and Steelclaw leaving the base, and that was for the best. It was possible he would have abandoned Rhinox to confront them.

* * *

Slag. We shoulda been here.

Cheetor hadn't been thinking about that yet, but what Rattrap said hit him. Yeah, the could have made things different. He didn't really feel guilty- they couldn't have known what was going on. But he found himself wishing really badly that he could've helped.

Cheetor was about go ask someone what had all been happening when he saw the two Predacons leaving the Axalon. Without thinking twice, he transformed and drew his weapon. He would've started shooting, but when he realized Airazor wasn't attacking, common sense told him to wait.

[Night-Hunter]

Sonar smirked and was about to fire another sonic blast at the Maximal leader when some thing heavy came down on top of his head, stars flashed before his optics and he let out a small chuckle before falling to the floor unconscious, he was going to have one heck of a head ache when he woke up.

Well... so much for bringing the house down.... Was his last thought before passing out.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

(( OOC: I've just sent off a PM to Phoenix, so we'll figure out what's going on as soon as I hear back from her. I really hope she has just been busy with her family and that she doesn't plan on leaving the game. Just give her some time; another day or two.

I'm assuming people are waiting for me to post again? I was actually waiting for WorpeX with Airazor, but since it's been quiet again for almost two days, I'll just roll on a little here with the monkey. But we shouldn't go too fast with Alak and Phoenix being away for a little while. ))

Watching Sonar fall limp to the metal floor of the Axalon's command center, Optimus set down his shield, pressed the button again to lift the device back into the ceiling, and quickly stepped around the room, grabbing some energy bands and walking over to the unconscious bat. Kneeling down on one knee beside the Predacon, clearly still distraught and angry about this whole situation, Primal aggressively pulled both of Sonar's wrists behind his back and locked them tightly together with the energy bands; like a cop handcuffing a criminal. Glancing up at Wintersong while kneeling on the floor, he emphasized, "Carefully take Icebreaker to the CR chamber. Quickly. If you need help, call for Airazor." As the Maximal leader got to his feet, he pulled Sonar's seemingly lifeless body up with him and draped him over his right shoulder.

"I think these Predacons seem more insane then the last time we see them Optimus"

Primal made no comment to Wintersong's observation, as frustrated as he was with everything at that moment. "This is Optimus," he announced to all of his units within range of his communication link while he very carefully moved around Icebreaker and Wintersong and immediately headed down the corridor toward the brig with Sonar. "The Predacon threat in our base has been neutralized. Those of you who do not require repairs, meet in the command center in a few cycles." His tone was still hard, frustrated with the Predacons and the damage they caused, as well as the possible distraction Megatron made himself to be to draw Primal away from mountain and to delay him from arriving in a timely manner to his base. As for Sonar, Optimus wasn't crazy about holding another Predacon captive in his ship's brig, but since the bat failed to go peacefully, that was his choice and so this was the consequence of his actions. Day by day, battle after battle, the Maximal Commander was slowly being pushed to his breaking point, his tolerance for these Predacons dwindling more and more.