"OC Episode #4"

[una]

Steelclaw was amazed at how straight the answer was that Blackarachnia had given him, so he laughed out loud.

"Alright. Do you want me to tell them that?"

Blackarchnia just smirked. She really didn't care if he told them or not but right now, she didn't want to deal with their bickering at her especially Terrorsaur. She hated his screeching voice so much she wanted to tear out his vocal cords. To save her hearing, she decided to let it all go.

"I don't care if you do but...it wouldn't be a waste. They would make good distractions with their antics while I would retrieve the pod." She winked at Steelclaw.

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Cheetor ran out right after Rhinox and got next to him.

"So, should me and Whitegrazer run ahead, y'know... to get the lay of the land and get good guys by the pod as soon as possible?"

Whitegrazer thought that was a good idea. The two of them could check out the environment, maybe even look out for the Predacons since she knew some would be coming.

Also, she would love to see how fast the cat was with her own eyes.

[NaitoKage]

Rhinox nodded towards Cheetor Good idea, we'll try to catch up when we can. Rhinox then responded.

[Wintersong]

Wintersong nodded and took off at a full run, careful not to get too ahead of the raptor. The tigeress silently hoped that Primal and Frilla could make it to the pod in time without having the trouble from the Predacons an able to get the new maximal before they got there.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

Optimus always enjoyed a nice flight, with or without company. At their altitude is was incredibly quiet, except for the air they were piercing through. It was peaceful. However, he needed keep his optics scanned below for any threats as he and Frilla would soon be approaching the pod's area. Not too far off, he spotted a small white object running across the terrain below. It looked kind of like Wintersong.

"Tigatron, this is Optimus. Do you copy?" he opened a channel to the white tiger.

"Loud and clear, Optimus," Tigatron responded. "I had a feeling some fellow Maximals would be showing up soon."

Primal could tell the cat had been running for some time now. He was a little out of breath, judging by his voice. Still, he could see him booking it from the sky. Tigatron was never a complainer or a whiner. "I take it you saw the stasis pod. Wintersong and Dinobot are pursuing us on foot. They should be intervening with you soon. Frilla and I will be reaching the landing site shortly. Be on alert for Predacon activity."

"Understood!" the feline acknowledged. Peering up in the sky, he spotted Optimus flying high over head and racing on to the pod. He hoped they could reach it in time.

Glancing over his shoulder to Frilla on his back, the Maximal leader said, "When you're above the dangerous aspects of this planet, it really is quite remarkable." To him, the view at this height was always breathtaking. To see the wonders and elevations of the different terrains was beautiful, and he simply wanted to share it with her, with all of those he carried who couldn't fly themselves. He didn't think she had had the opportunity to fly this high, or even at this speed. He was graetful that she was such a better passenger than Rattrap, but it didn't mean that she didn't have to talk. Optimus kept his scanners on alert in case of any Predacon fliers, and turned his optics back down to survey the ground far below them. They were quickly approaching the pod's location, and he started his descent.

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"If your not in your seats, you better get into one quick."

Fiesty, Rattrap thought.

Since their take off from the Axalon, Rattrap had in fact closed the hangar door and activated Sentinel, which armed the autoguns, sheilds and security of their base. Now they were heading toward darker skies and gloomy weather. Joy. And what a long ride it was. However, Saber-fang was doing a bang-up job driving the transport. He was likely to never admit it but he was impressed. She must've had practice at some point.

"You sure you want to be out there, Feral?" the rodent asked through his comm. link to hers outside of the Nomad. "The weather doesn't look too friendly."

[New Moon]

"I'd have to agree Optimus, this is quite a view from here." Frilla said with a nod, watching the area while also looking at it with interest. A while back when she had been briefly separated from the Predacons she had explored the wild environment a bit and had found it fascinating despite the dangers. While they flew she made a mental note to revisit the area some time to get a better look. But as they began to descend her alertness returned and she let her eyes dart around the landscape from a moment half expecting the Predacons to be there, though it seemed they weren't, yet.

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Feralnight kept flying just a few thirty feet ahead of the Nomad, looking back now and again to make sure she was still in sight, "I'll be fine for now Rattrap. If it becomes unbearable I'll come into the Nomad but until then you don't have to worry." She assured the rat knowing the weather would be a major concern. But storms like the one they would expect sometimes weren't as bad as they appeared, besides to Feralnight the blizzard on the previous mission had been the worst for conditions when flying.

[WorpeX]

"No internal damage detected. Beginning activation program."

Just as the lone Predicon finished speaking, the pod came to life. 'It worked!"' he thought, thinking that he himself had been controlling the pod with his voice, when in truth, it was automated. A small emitter raised itself up from the object and released an array of lights upon the clearing. Manterror still had his large, evil smile plastered on his face. He watched the events with awe and wonder. The Maximals had the right idea when they designed these. They can work without much assistance at all, and will even find a form out on a random planet. After a few short nanoclicks, the pod returned back to normal. It seemed to have found a suitable creature.

Lowering his arms, the mantis moved just a bit closer and spoke once more. "Change activation code to: Predicon and erm... Set loyalty subroutine to: Manterror!" Laughing to himself at that devious little idea that he had, although not entirely sure if it would work, he waited for the pod to respond once again. If he input the command correctly, the robot inside would answer only to himself! As he waited, he contemplated what would inevitably come out. There were a lot of creatures around these parts, it could really have been almost anything. Perhaps a bird? maybe another insect? There had been no furry creatures around, which likely ruled those out, but what about a reptile? Ah yes, now they would make for an interesting form...

A low rumbling from the sky distracted the insect from his thoughts. Looking up, he saw nothing, but it grew louder and louder, suggesting that it was coming closer. "BEAST MODE" He yelled, and diverted back into his Praying Mantis form. Whatever was approaching, he didn't want it to see him as a cybertronian, but at the same time, he didn't want to leave the stasis pod unguarded. Perhaps, if it was merely another of this worlds creatures, it would simply leave in peace. If it were another like him... it may mistake him for being the protoform. Regardless, both worked out in his favor.

((Just to make it clear, Manterror isn't very bright. Pods aren't voice activated, so anything he says to it wont do anything.))

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"Repair required before protoform ceases to exist in 11.2 cycles."

[Alak]

Orcariner watched the faster scouts burst ahead with exhilarating speed. He admired Cheetor's speed and how his paled in comparison. At least the orca had Rhinox as a companion. The more experienced scientist was essential for this mission's success. It was probably for the best that Orcariner kept by his side to ensure the Maximal's well being.

[una]

Rhinox nodded towards Cheetor Good idea, we'll try to catch up when we can. Rhinox then responded.

Whitegrazer transformed and let out a small neigh, "Well, let's it hit!"

She smiled at the cat before she started galloping ahead. She paced herself, gracefully running forward yet keeping her eyes peeled at the surroundings. She was no cheetah though, knowing that the cat would pass her in no time.

[Night-Hunter]

Sonar sat at the lab table looking at the vial he planned to give Saber should he run into her on this little trip. If any one asked what the vile was for it would simply tell them that it was for an experiment that he planned to use one of the Maximals. Mostly on the bot who would be incharge, like Optimus Primal. He had tested it on some of his organic tests subjects and the results were rather interesting to say the least.

"At least down here I can get away from those simple minded fools and be able to keep my lunch." He growled, putting the vial back in his subspace.

[Optimal Optimus Primal]

(( OOC: Not sure where Megs and his team are, but if they plan on ambushing OP and Frilla, then so be it. Wintersong, Dinobot and Tigatron shouldn't be far behind. ))

"I'd have to agree Optimus, this is quite a view from here."

Primal smiled for a moment before focusing on the area while he descended toward the forest that was hiding the pod. Because of the cover and lack of visibility on the area, Optimus intentionally landed several yards away from the stasis pod, in case there was already someone there waiting to spring a trap. His feet touching the ground with a quiet thud, he disengaged his thrusters and stood still while his red optics scanned the trees and forest floor, giving Frilla the chance to hop off and sneak around in beast mode. At least she would be well hidden in the brush. If anyone was there to ambush them, they likely only saw Optimus and would open fire on him. And he was prepared for that. He couldn't afford his smaller comrade to be injured.

"Stay close," the leader quietly instructed Frilla. Very caustiously, Optimus walked through the brush and approached the pod that had landed in a very small clearing surrounded by trees and thick undergrowth and some boulders. A perfect spot for surprises. Activating one of his wrist cannons, just in case, he walked closer and stepped out of the brush. His optics examined the pod only for a second before he noticed a large insect standing very close to it. With his hand, he secretly motioned Frilla to stay back behind him and remain hidden in the tall grass and bushes. This may have been the protoform because he certainly didn't recognize this 'bot, but why close the hatch to the pod after it had emerged? It was definitely Cybertronian because its size was far too large to be a normal insect of this world. Unfortunately, its beast mode did not suggest that it was a Maximal, so he wanted the unknown 'bot to keep thinking that Primal was alone in case this guy decided to attack. If it wasn't the protoform, then Frilla would still need to tend to the pod if it required her assistance. Time to find some answers.

"Greetings," the Maximal commander took a couple steps toward the praying mantis and the pod, but stopped with enough comfortable distance between them. He didn't want to spook the new 'bot or make it feel hostile, but at the same time, he wanted a closer peek at the pod to find out if it was already empty or not. Luckily, it appeared that it hadn't been damaged during its landing. "I'm Optimus Primal," he introduced himself, "Commander of the Maximals. And you are?" He gave the mantis the opportunity to return the introduction and explain if he knew what was going on, or what allegiance he carried, or if he was injured. Although Primal was still on guard and his cannons were exposed, he kept his arms to his sides so he wouldn't look threatening or appear intimidating.

[NaitoKage]

(Heh, ambush? No, the Predacons would never do that.. Naw, Megatron's just landing now.. North of Optimus and Frilla's position. )
Tarantulus watched Sonar leaned against a corner of the Cargobay, his head then tilted upward as he noticed the ship was starting to descend.

In the distance between both landed pods(which is still a good hike in either direction) the Leviathan came down softly, Glowstick then spoke up Alright, we're here. Good luck out there. he then said, and with that he flipped a switch causing the Cargobay hatch to open.

Tarantulus leaned toward Beast mode! he then said transforming to his spider form, crawling towards the exit as it opened, he then stopped looking around with his yellow eyes, then crawled out of the ship.

Megatron stood up from his chair and soon exited the ship, transforming to his beast mode, then stood near Tarantulus and activated his comlink looking up towards Nemesis Nemesis, fly ahead south of our heading and scout for wreckage. Report your findings as soon as possible.

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Icebreaker grabbed onto a rail on the wall as he watched the rough weather outside with some concern I'm not sure we'll want her out there too long.. storms out at sea are not normally a mild thing like inland, they can form into typhoons, hurricanes.. with waves large enough to flip the Nomad or pull her under. She should either fly higher or get inside.

He then let go of the wall and started to walk towards the bridge grabbing onto another rail while inspecting the sensor readouts We should be coming on that ship's crash site soon, but the Nomad isn't detecting anything yet.

[starshadow]

Cerulia headed back to her ship with a sad look on her face. "....This land is too large for me to search.." she said as she went inside the cockpit and activated the thrusters, shooting off to the dark sky.

Alert, unknown aircarft detected.

"Zoom in."
The screen zoomed in to the Nomad.

"Hmmm...could be those blasted cops. No worries, I could just blast their ship into pieces." the ship sped up towards the Maximal transport and started missles at its wings.

"SAY HELLO TO DESTRUCTION!"

[New Moon]

Frilla hoped off shortly after they landed, quietly crawling through the under brush, but kept near Optimus and keeping him in sight. The place was certainly the best chance for an ambush which made the frilled lizard nervous, alert for any of her teammates that may be lurking around. Mainly bots like Tarantulas and Blackarachnia, both spiders normally creeped around. But she came to a pause, keeping settled a few feet behind Optimus, watching the praying mantis that was close to the pod. This guy was definitely not a inhabitant since a praying mantis was much smaller then this.

Her focus then went to the pod. Was this the new protoform? It looked like it yet wouldn't the pod have showed to be open already or had this one closed it again. Frilla would have to wait until it was clear or until there was a chance to check.

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Feralnight had started to grow a bit nervous about the storm and was about to head in to the Nomad to avoid being blown away. But before she had even banked something caught her eye. Wasn't that a ship? More then likely the one that had crashed but yet..."INCOMING!" Feralnight yelled over the com-link tot he Nomad and quickly flew out of the way of the incoming missiles.

[Blazemane]

Cheetor sprinted off as soon as Rhinox had said he could and he soon caught up with Whitegrazer.

Despite the speed of her gallop, it only took about a cycle for Cheetor to realize he wanted to run ahead of even her. And well, she wouldn't be too far behind him when he arrived on scene, right?

So he went back to his full speed and dashed ahead.

I'm probably going to hear about this back at base, he despaired to himself. But he was too worried about the pod to stop.

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Dinobot's heavy strides churned up dirt as he pounded forward. His Cybertronian nature allowed him greater speed and far greater endurance then a true raptor, of course, but his beast mode was better suited for heavy fighting than for longevity and agility, and that showed up in the way his body moved.

"We should be getting close to the pod's location," he spoke up after a long time of running in silence.

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"Oh, you're serious?" Steelclaw asked Blackarachnia. "Because I was just joking."

That was true. It would have been very strange for Steelclaw to walk up to the the rest of Blackarachnia's team and tattle on her. Besides, they could probably already guess what her feelings were.

Alright, we're here. Good luck out there.

It was about time. Steelclaw was a disciplined 'bot, or at least he attempted to be. But firearms were of more than just professional interest to him, and he was very much feeling the need to shoot at something.

Since there was no telling how the long the Beast Wars would last, he needed to conserve ammunition, so he could only afford to do target practice in limited amounts. And that wasn't the same anyways.

Nothing personal. Someone just... really needed to get shot.

((OOC: If Dinobot is, indeed, a utahraptor and not a velociraptor.))

[Wintersong]

Wintersong continued to run nodding a bit and glad they were getting close. Despite being able to run long distances due to her form and cybertronian nature it was still a long distance to cover. "I'll contact Tigatron, he shouldn't be that far off." She replied and tried contacting her fellow white tiger. "Tigatron this Wintersong, we're close to the pod's location and shouldn't be far from you." She said over the com-link.

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Snow Trix stood, walking to the ladder and climbing down to the cargo bay. She came outside and looked at the landscape, another area she'd be more then exposed in due to her white coat. Sometimes she wondered if she should start using advantage of the landscape just to prevent detection in so much foliage or open terrain. "Beast mode." She muttered and transformed walking over to where Megatron was standing though kept a distance from the t-rex. She was still rather annoyed with him from earlier.