Liberation Arch Contents: Yellow-Countach, Semi, FX, Firestar, Scourge, Galvatron, Scavenger, Long Haul, Hook Scourge squints. "Here he comes." The semi unfolds quickly into a statuesque robot that looks exactly like Optimus Prime. Is this for real? Yellow-Countach comes to a screeching halt. Hot Rod shifts into robot mode. The beautiful yellow countach before you emits a strange noise. In the blink of an eye it changes from a slick sportscar to a tall robot. Dramatically you notice the head arises slowly last, and the Autobot Sunstreaker stands before you! Long Haul says, "Look Lord Galvatron..you can barely even see a dent you put in him." Sunstreaker stands beside Optimus and mutters to him. Hook looks on, remembering he once turned a Prime into an alligator, one of the finest moment in Decepticon history. Galvatrons eyes flicker with subdued hate as Prime arrives..he gives him a cold stare in greeting. Sunstreaker mutters to Optimus Prime, "... are..." Scourge smirks at Hot Rod. "Hello, -boy-." Hot Rod transforms and covers the remaining distance at a jog, flanking Optimus. Whiteline enters from the east. Whiteline has arrived. Whiteline walks into the area softly. Hot Rod casts a bored glance at Scourge. "Hello, -ugly-." Sunstreaker doesn't exchange insults with Scourge due to the importance of this mission Long Haul mutters to Scavenger, "... mean..." Firestar instinctivley backs up behind Optimus and watches. Long Haul smiles. Optimus Prime looks over the scene, and the Decepticons as he steps forward. "Galvatron, we need to talk." FX covers his mouth as he was gunna laugh out loud. Galvatron intones stonily to Prime "Well? What have you summoned us here for? Our time is limited." Scourge thinks . o O ( Amazing. He finally appears to have control over his temper. ) Sunstreaker says, "Hot Rod, if we're here to talk peace I suggest we try very hard to resist insulting them." You say, "I don't need advice from you, Sunstreaker. I think I can handle myself." Long Haul says, "Hey...its the Junkion Sunstreaker..Haw Haw Haw!!" Longshot enters from the west. Long Haul chuckles. Optimus Prime says, "I came to talk about peace, to see if you are willing to end this war without bloodshed and the deaths of innocents." Sunstreaker puts his arm slightly to the side so the new Autobot symbol on his chest glows in the moonlight "You wanna repeat that Con?" Long Haul laughs... Longshot enters the area surreptitiously, trying not to attract attention. Galvatron smirks wickedly, yet a hint of surprise creeps across his face "Hmhahah! Finally seeing the futility of resisting us, Prime? What are the terms of this peace of yours. Total surrender of all our territory and weapons most likely, mmm? HMHAHA!!" Long Haul laughs with Lord Galvatron. Optimus Prime says grimly, "Actually, you and your army are to leave Cybertron and Earth immediately." Hot Rod mutters to himself, "Not slagging..." You mutter to yourself, "Not slagging likely.." Long Haul looks to Galvatron... Scourge laughs caustically. Longshot mutters. "Hello...." Optimus Prime does NOT look like he's joking. Long Haul mutters to Hook, "... am shaking...so..do... or..." Galvatron laughs in a most uproarious tone "Prime, are you COMPLETELY insane??" Hot Rod squirms slightly. Sunstreaker stands by Optimus's side, serious look on his face. He crosses his arms. Longshot edges over to FX. Long Haul yells.."Trash him again Lord Galvatron!! Haw haw Haw Scourge rumbles, "No, he's just been listening to his stand-in too much." He smirks at Hot Rod. Long Haul laughs Optimus Prime says, "Not at all. I thought it was the better choice, given what other choice you have." Whiteline hmmmmms........ Firestar grins. "Glad you are taking this in good humor, start packing boys, its time to reclaim what was lost..." FX rubs his goatee. Longshot mutters to FX, "... the..." Galvatron laughs again, obviously finding this enormously funny "Oh? And what cohchoice might that be, mmm?" FX turns to Longshot. Sunstreaker says, "To be obliterated, that's what" Saberwind enters from the east. Saberwind silently pads into view. Long Haul laughs Venom enters from the west. Venom steps into the area, his optic gleaming malevolently. Long Haul nods to Venom and Saberwind Scourge sneers. "In your dreams, fool." Longshot rolls his optics at Sunstreaker's bravado. FX mutters to Longshot, "Peace..." Optimus Prime says calmly to Galvatron, "Total annihilation of you and your army." Venom flies in, and quickly finds the group of Decepticons. He makes his way over and lands near the front, his arms crossed and a smirk already present on his features. Longshot mutters to FX, "I... doesn't seem..." Sunstreaker grins as his leader backs him up all the way. Optimus Prime is serious. Long Haul says, "Now that is a Prime I could get used to. "No compassion for life." Long Haul laughs Long Haul taunts. Hook looks on not saying a word. Optimus Prime ignores Long Haul, Saberwind keeps his distance from the others. Galvatron ROARS with laughter "HUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Prime! HUHAH! I seeHuahhaha! Ahhaha!! Oh, you'll have to pardon me...Prime...HUMAHAHA! I've just not heard anything so HUAHAHAHA!! funny in millenia!!" FX mutters to Longshot, "... a longshot.." Scourge doesn't laugh. He just eyes Prime with disgust. Long Haul laughs with Galvatron. Optimus Prime turns and looks at the Autobots. "I have tried. He has refused. You have all heard." Longshot mutters to FX, ""smiles... do... think... this..." Firestar says, "Yep..." Venom chuckles silently, smirking at the Autobots in general. Long Haul looks to Lord Galvatron anxiously Galvatron stifles his laughter as quickly as it came on "Prime. Obviously your near obliteration hasn't given you any sense. What makes you think you can obliterate us now, when you've failed for over 4 million years, mmm?" Optimus Prime turns back to Galvatron, still as calm as he was when he walked in, not worried or scared or even angry. Hot Rod sighs, watching the scene unfold with an oddly detached, melancholy air. Scourge gives Hook a meaningful glance. Sunstreaker smiles and seems glad Galvatron asked that question FX Smiles He mutters to Longshot, "HAha isn't... Doncha think?" Optimus Prime says, "Because this time we have something you do not. If you wish to reconsider, you may contact me at anytime. However, if you do not, the consequences are on your head." Long Haul smiles..'"I believe he threatened you Lord." Longshot eyes Prime, wondering what he has up his sleeve... Scourge rumbles, "The only thing you -have-, is a resurrected failure of a leader, and the restored incarnation of another one." Long Haul laughs. Galvatron laughs, deeming this meeting ridiculous at this point "Bah. Prime, I would have expected more than pitiful idle threats from you. But no matter. Mount your, HMAHAHAHA!, total obliteration. We'll be waiting to impale your miserable cranial chambers on the spikes of Darkmount's walls!" Sunstreaker says, "Failure? He managed to beat the scrap out of your pathetic leader back in the battle of Autobot City, and he can do it again" Sunstreaker looks at Hot Rod with a cold look Long Haul smiles.."Was that before or after Hot Rod killed him? Venom chuckles and voices his opinion for the first time, "Too bad his beating resulted in his own death, Sunstreaker." Optimus Prime raises his hand to silence Sunstreaker. "Enough. We have no need to banter words with them now." Scourge chuckles at Long Haul's remark. Firestar says, "So what now, we leave?" Longshot suddenly notes Hot Rod. Hot Rod looks back blankly at Sunstreaker. Optimus Prime really doesn't seem bothered by any of the jibes or comments. He's being stoic. He's being Optimus Prime. Longshot mutters to Hot Rod, "... the..." Longshot whispers "Hey Rod...what's the matter?" Optimus Prime says, "Autobots, return to New Iacon." Hook moves closer to his brothers. Hot Rod mutters to Longshot, "Nothing." You whisper "Nothing." to Longshot. Firestar collapses down and transforms into a red hovertruck. Sunstreaker says, "You are kidding? I was just getting warmed up!" Long Haul laughs.."That is what we came to hear...haw haw haw!! Scourge rumbles, "Yes, run, and await the inevitable." Optimus Prime spares one more glance for Galvatron. "You have had your chance." Venom looks to Galvatron, "Perhaps we should show them what we mean now, my Lord?" The last is nearly dripping with sarcasm. Sunstreaker sighs and waits for his leader to transform first. Galvatron jabs a finger at Optimus "And I'll personally be waiting for you, Prime. Your head will be mounted highest of all...as an example to all other fools who would dare threaten or oppose the decepticon empire!" Long Haul says, "What a waste of time." Scavenger laughs a little. Hot Rod turns around without further comment and heads out. HoverTruck finishes Scourges statement, "The death of the Deceptijerks." FX leaps up into the air his body twisting around. His arms fold in and his legs push up into his body. FX's head sinks down into his body. The classic TFing noise is heard while he shifts down to his volkswagen form. Hot Rod transforms into what can only be called a high-tech, flaming.. car. Longshot looks worried, and follows Rod. Whiteline suddenly folds his wings upon himself and hovers above the ground, he swirls and unfolds his wings, a Junk-Ferrari in his place. Longshot's torso suddenly rotates 180 degrees, and he leaps towards the ground, transforming into a black DeLorean. Sunstreaker stands tall and transforms Sunstreaker quickly and swiftly transforms down into his sleak racecar mode. A yellow countach is now replacing his robot form near you! Optimus quickly shifts and folds into a large semi truck. Yellow-Countach chugs smoke from his exhaust at the cons. Galvatron laughs to venom "No. It will be far more satisfying to take their dead and dying and dump them in the cyberswamps to rot slowly and be fodder for turbo wolves after their 'attack'. Hmhaha." Semi drives off as the Decepticons continue to jibe and comment Venom chuckles silently again, and speaks soflty, "That we will." Flaming Car waits for Optimus and flanks him on the way out. Semi leaves to the east. Semi has left. Sunstreaker says, "Well, that was almost fun" Longshot says, "Pointless endeavors are never fun, Sunstreaker." Sunstreaker says, "I was being sarcastic, Longshot." Optimus Prime strides into Iacon, silent Optimus Prime proceeds into the Iacon base. Longshot says, "I know." Iacon Central Hallway - New Iacon Base Contents: Firestar, Sunstreaker, Optimus Prime Longshot enters Iacon through the gates. Longshot watches Hot Rod curiously. Optimus Prime says, "It appears Galvatron is not in the mood to negotiate." Optimus Prime says, "As expected." Longshot says, "He never is. or....rarely." Hot Rod scrapes his wits together and asks quietly, "Should I take the recon team out now, sir?" Sunstreaker says, "I hardly think that he'd ever be in the mood to negotiate anything that sounds funny it's insane, what are you planning Prime?" Optimus Prime says, "Yes, Hot Rod, as soon as possible." Optimus Prime says, "What am I planning, Sunstreaker? Exactly what I told Galvatron. Elimination of the Decepticon threat on Cybertron and Earth." Longshot approaches Hot Rod hesitantly. Sunstreaker seems overjoyed, "I knew you had it in you!" Longshot mutters to Hot Rod, "... Can you... me..." Longshot whispers "Rod? Can you spare me five minutes before you head out?" Firestar just shakes her head, "I hope medbay is ready for more patients." Hot Rod mutters to Longshot. You whisper "Yeah, sure." to Longshot. Hot Rod nods toward the briefing room. Longshot motions Rod northwest. Longshot enters the Briefing Room. Optimus Prime says, "The only patients will be Decepticon casualties, Firestar" The metal doors swish open, and allow you to pass. Briefing Room Contents: Longshot Longshot sits, his fingers steepled. Sunstreaker arrives from the Central Hallway. Hot Rod trails his fingers along the wall and remains standing. "So what is it?" Longshot says, "Rod...you and I have never exactly been close friends...and I can't exactly claim to be up on events recently. But quite frankly, I'm concerned about you." Longshot says, "Are *you* sure you're okay?" Sunstreaker says, "I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings or anything Longshot, but at the moment Hot Rod has to keep his mind open, he has stuff to do, and he doesn't need that on his neural net." Longshot looks aside to Sunstreaker. "It takes more than that to annoy me, 'Streaker." Hot Rod sighs and rolls his optics slightly, folding his arms over his chest and looking at the ceiling. Sunstreaker waits for the mission briefing for this 'recon' mission Longshot says, "Rod, you gave me a chance when few would. I owe you. Talk to me." Longshot says, "Please." Sunstreaker waits for his mission briefing. Sunstreaker says, "Longshot, please listen, he has an important mission to take care of, he can talk with you later. No offense, but this is really important." You say, "About what? What is there to talk about-- Sunstreaker, I'll thank you to let me speak for myself?" Longshot says, "That's what I'm referring to. You're tense. I can tell. I won't pressure you...I just want to let you know that I'm here to talk." Sunstreaker says, "I'm not speaking for you, I'm speaking for the well- being of this mission, we can't have someone dragging something like that on his mind during this recon mission." Transmission from Engineer Tank: Remember when you was telling me you'd help Vilnacron earlier? You say, "So? Who wouldn't be tense? We're only talking about launching a full-scale assault on them." You transmit a message to Engineer Tank: Yes? Transmission from Engineer Tank: Well we have a report that Devestator is on his way here....we'd appreciate some help! Longshot shrugs. "Okay. I'll leave you alone, then." Longshot says, "Later, Streaker." You transmit a message to Engineer Tank: Primus.. I'll see what I can do. Transmission from FX: I just saw Devy.. Sunstreaker says, "And I've got a feeling in my gut...that meeting at the Arch didn't help me, I think the Constructicons are up to something." Longshot leaves the room, through the automatic metal doors. You transmit a message to Optimus Prime: Devastator's headed for Vilnacron, we've gotta help em! Transmission from Engineer Tank: Nix that...he's moved... The metal doors swish open, and allow you to pass. Central Hallway - New Iacon Base Contents: Mischief, Longshot, Silverbolt Sunstreaker arrives from the Briefing Room. Firestar enters Iacon through the gates. Hot Rod says sharply, "Where'd Optimus go? We've got Devastator headed this way!" Sunstreaker says, "I know, I'm working on it." Longshot turns to Rod. "Oh, lovely." Firestone arrives from the Monitor Room. Silverbolt frowns. "I have no idea...Devastator? Where is he at now?" Firestone says, "Sis!" Firestone says, "How are you?" Firestone says, "Where have you been?" Sunstreaker goes to a panel in the wall and opens it. He stocks up on demolition charges, various weapons designed for him, and a new coat of armour. Hot Rod taps his radio. "I just picked up an alert from Memorial Spaceport. C'mon, let's move it." Sunstreaker says, "Just what I need, I try to mellow out and I got a 50 foot robot heading towards my cubicle." With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Longshot says, "You're the man." Sunstreaker stands tall and transforms Longshot's torso suddenly rotates 180 degrees, and he leaps towards the ground, transforming into a black DeLorean. Dodge Viper says, "Cya there." Sunstreaker quickly and swiftly transforms down into his sleak racecar mode. A yellow countach is now replacing his robot form near you! Dodge Viper leaves Iacon, via the main gates. Yellow-Countach leaves Iacon, via the main gates. Hot Rod transforms into what can only be called a high-tech, flaming.. car. DeLorean leaves Iacon, via the main gates. You head back out through the massive gates. Gates of New Iacon Contents: DeLorean, Grimlock Transmission from Dodge Viper: And Galvatron too... DeLorean says, "The Spaceport, Grimster! We got an ugly green guy to deal with!" Firestar collapses down and transforms into a red hovertruck. Transmission from Sunstreaker: We got a ton of them You move south... You head southward toward the tunnel... Tunnel of Retoris Contents: Onslaught HoverTruck comes in from the Iacon Plain to the north. Onslaught glances to the entering vehicles as he hovers.. Transmission from Sunstreaker: They are taking out the AA emplacement! Flaming Car screeches sideways, sighting Onslaught, and without hesitation guns toward him. HoverTruck follows Hot Rod, "Stay here or break off, Rod?" Silverbolt-SST comes in from the east. The SST lands and transforms into Silverbolt. Transmission from HoverCadillac: Greeat, the Cons are taking out the launching pad. Onslaught folds his arms across his chestplate, amused by this act of bravado.. Flaming Car kicks into high gear, sights squarely on the Combaticon."THROUGH him, Firestar--" HoverTruck says, "Alright!" HoverTruck guns it, gaining attitude. Transmission from HoverCadillac: Where are you? You transmit a message to HoverCadillac: Retoris. Minor roadblock. Transmission from HoverCadillac: Thought I punched through that. Onslaught quickly lowers his sonic stun...as the car is partially slowed by the radio transmission.. HoverTruck follows right behind Hot Rod, "Lets go!" Transmission from HoverCadillac: I seem to have Devestator. This could be fun. Grimlock comes in from the Iacon Plain to the north. Grimlock clanks in, not looking too happy. Flaming Car rechecks his trajectory, makes a minor adjustment and suddenly smacks into the side of the tunnel, rebounding off it with enough height to plough through the Combaticon-- You ram into Onslaught, your reinforced frame absorbing the impact without damage. Onslaught sails to the ground, as the car connects, smacking him into the ground, leaving a nice hole.. Grimlock grumbles some more and leaves Rod to play with Onslaught. Grimlock moves out of the tunnel to the east. HoverTruck watches Hot Rod hit him high. "I'll hit him low!" HoverTruck gets down close and tries to run Onslaught through, "Excuse me!" HoverTruck collides with Onslaught forcefully. Flaming Car skids as he slams hard back into the ground and jams his engine back into high gear, laying rubber on the roadway as he tears off after Grimlock. Onslaught smirks and is plowed as soon as he tries to get up...with effort, he regains himself again, staggering briefly, and targets his first attacker... You evade Onslaught's special attack. HoverTruck lines up behind Hot Rod, "Right with ya!" Flaming Car scoots out just ahead of Onslaught's blasts as they smack into the ground just behind him. Onslaught grumbles as his aim is a bit shakey...still rattled from the the multiple rams... You move eastward. You move east... You move south to the Memorial Spaceport... Memorial Spaceport Hot Rod shifts into robot mode. Firestar transforms from her hovertruck mode back into her medic form. Firestar says, "Well, where to?" Hot Rod rolls over and springs to his feet quickly, skidding as he switches direction and bolts for the launching pad. You say, "Up here!" You step into Launching Pad 1. Launching Pad 1 Contents: Grimlock, HoverCadillac, Longshot, Mischief, Sunstreaker, Devastator, Galvatron, Saberwind, Scourge Firestar comes in from the spaceport. Galvatron digs a big crater next to grimlock Grimlock summons his missile launcher. Saberwind grrrrs at Mischief...despite the previous meeting they had. Grimlock growls, "That do it... me not care about being suicidal now..." Sunstreaker says, "That's it, I'll end this now!"" Mischief misses Saberwind with her energy_sword attack. Longshot opens up, plasma bolts streaking from his hands towards Scourge... Saberwind leaps out of the way of Mischief's sword expertly. Longshot misses Scourge with his plasma attack. Sunstreaker aims his rocket launcher neatly at Galvatron's head "Let's rock" Firestar retracts her right hand into her plasma launcher, and you can see the air around the opening shimmer with the heat of the plasma generators. Sunstreaker strikes Galvatron with rocket. Mischief misses again, and scowls ferociously at the sneakky beast. Scourge sidesteps, laughing contemptuously. "That's not plasma...this is!" With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. HoverCadillac transforms... HoverCadillac rises, forms interlocking and reshaping, into her feminine robot form. Firestar says, "Well Hot Rod, looks like all the unmerged targets are engaged..." Sunstreaker says, "Take that!" Galvatron is pocked by the rocket...annoyed by not very seriously damaged Sunstreaker seems pleased Firestone starts chopping at Dev's ankle with her mace. Grimlock aims his missile launcher at the annoyed Galvatron. "Not forget me!" Firestone strikes Devastator with axe. Saberwind circles around, finding a new spot to base his next attack from. Dodge Viper rolls forward and tries to smack Saber off balance. Grimlock fires with a not so loud *boom*. Galvatron leaps into the air to try and avoid! Devastator doesn't even notice the ax get stuck in his armor Grimlock misses Galvatron with his missile attack. Sunstreaker seems annoyed that Grimlock is moving in on HIS target, but says nothing Scourge whips out his blaster, and fires repeatedly. Firestar collapses down and transforms into a red hovertruck. Scourge strikes Longshot with plasma. HoverTruck begins retreating, leaving herself vulnerable to parting shots from Dodge Viper. Sunstreaker stands on the ground, rocket launcher reloading on his shoulder "Bring it on tuff stuff, you ain't so hot" *ZAKT* Saberwind summons a blade from subspace, which materializes in his jaw. Devastator looks at all the bots, but he stills tries to take out the AA emplacement. Grimlock seems annoyed that he is the only worthwhile Autobot warrior here... Dodge Viper gahs! Silverbolt comes in from the spaceport. Galvatron roars skyward, soaring out of range of the missile that grimlock fired...arching up and then back down, fists extended, preparing to slam into the dinobot HoverTruck returns to the main spaceport. Saberwind takes a run at Mischief, trying to slash her tires. Devastator walks towards the AA emplacement trying to smash everything under his feet. Saberwind manages to strike the little 'bot. Scourge blasts Longshot, chuckling. Sunstreaker charges his pulse gun Galvatron barrels at grimlock, hate twisting his face Longshot says, "Ouch...." Dodge Viper dances away with only a minor scratch. "Okay, now that's really it!" Hot Rod leaps on top of the shuttle, drawing his gun, yelling, "You picked the wrong night to get me mad, Galvatron!" Longshot gets up, his armor smoking. The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Galvatron strikes Grimlock with blow. Devastator strikes Autobot AA Emplacement with kick. Autobot AA Emplacement tracks Devastator across the area and returns fire. Autobot AA Emplacement strikes Devastator with Missile. Grimlock oofs and falls backwards. Grimlock growls. "That *sting*." Galvatron lands roughly, the impact unsteadying him a bit....he smirks at the autobot Longshot says, "I'd be a fool to think I could beat you, Scourge...but that doesn't mean I wont try!" Sunstreaker waits for the right moment to launch a sneak attack on Galvatron while his back is turned Saberwind reorients himself. Devastator steps on the AA emplacement, but a missile sprungs out of it hitting him in the chest, he doesn't really notice. Sunstreaker launches the attack! Sunstreaker misses Galvatron with his electricity attack. Sunstreaker says, "Hit 'em hard and good Autobots, we need to drive them outta here!" Sunstreaker has partially disconnected. Devastator says, "MISSILE ICTHY!!!" Saberwind keeps a careful eye on Mischief, ready to leap out of the way in the blink of an eye. Scourge rumbles, "I will instruct you in the meaning of pain, Autobot." Longshot rolls and launches another spread of plasmafire... Galvatron is moving around alot, and seemingly throws off streaker's aim Grimlock launches himself towards the snarling Con leader. "Me not like sting!" Longshot strikes Scourge with plasma. Devastator touches his chest where the missile hit. Scourge loses a chunk of armor, and staggers back a couple steps. Longshot says, "I'd say you learned the first lesson!" Grimlock flies through the air with the least-greatest of ease... Firestone shrugs, and charges after Dev, and climbs up his back. Grimlock misses Galvatron with his ram attack. ...and completely misses his target. Galvatron braces, preparing to tangle with the massive opponent "You'll be feeling EVER SO MUCH MORE than sting shortly, miserable worm!" Longshot regains his footing. Firestone succeeds in grasping Devastator, throwing it off-balance. Hot Rod cocks his fists and fires a blinding slew of crackling energy salvos after Galvatron. Devastator is still near the AA emplacement open to attacks. Grimlock clunks on the ground. "doh" Galvatron sidesteps grimlock, preparing a counterattack, but catches Hot Rod out of the corner of his eye...and prepares to dodge again Galvatron evades your special attack. Devastator feels something clutch onto his foot. Galvatron's keen eyesight prevails, and he whirls out of the way of the stun ray, and away from Grimlock. Scourge seems to double over as he leaps up, rapidly folding into his vicious Sweep-ship mode. Sweepcraft's secondary guns spit a hail of bolts at the smaller Autobot. "Die, Autobot scrap." Firestone scampers up Dev's back. Sweepcraft misses Longshot with his disruptor attack. Sweepcraft's secondary guns chew up the ground. Longshot says, "I'll reject that kind offer, thanks!" Hot Rod curses and yanks his gun up, gripping it solidly in one hand and scanning for a clear shot. Saberwind shakes his head, as the sensory input from all the movement and firepower is starting to overwhelm him. Galvatron ceases his mad sidesteping and dodging, keeping an eye on all three of his opponents, but concentrating his attacks on Grimlock..he readies another Devastator laughs obscenly as something grabs his foot...instead of dealing with Devastator tries to fire his laser on Firestone Longshot rolls clear of the attack. Sweepcraft's main battery looks like it's charging up. Galvatron ducks behind a large piece of shuttle support equipment, and lets loose a barrage of high voltage from his fingertips, sending the energy ripping toward Grimlock Grimlock picks himself off of the ground, keeping a wary eye on the Con leader.. Tripwire comes in from the spaceport. Galvatron strikes Grimlock with Electricity. Devastator fires a barrage of laser fire at the autobot Firestone is climbing up Dev's back. How well can you target something on your back, big guy? Sunstreaker says, "Grimlock!!" Devastator strikes Firestone with laser. Grimlock gets zapped and falls backwards. "Ow, that more than sting..." Tripwire comes in, and staggers back when he sees the Decepticons. Tripwire says gruffly, "Whoa!" Galvatron chuckles maliciously to himself, as he prepares for the inevitable multiple counterattacks Saberwind scurries to avoid getting hit by a stray shot... Tripwire pulls out his bolt gun and cocks it. Hot Rod yells, "Take 'im down, Grimlock!" Sunstreaker runs straight towards Galvatron from the distance, transforming quickly from robot to countach, and roaring his engine in dust against Galvatron Longshot doesn't think he can hit the fast Sweep, but tries anyway... Sunstreaker collides with Galvatron forcefully. Grimlock looks to one side and notices a spare small shuttle engine lying nearby. Longshot strikes Sweepcraft with plasma. Sweepcraft loses another dollop of armor. Galvatron is clocked by the ram, and staggers back, out from behind the shuttle equipment Sunstreaker hits Galvatron, and flips onto his roof in the opposite direction, he quickly transforms and shakes his aching head Grimlock grabs the engine with both hands and with his servos straining, lifts it over his head. Sweepcraft rumbles, "That was foolish..." Longshotblinks. "Wow. I'm a better shot than I thought..." Grimlock says, "Galvatron.... CATCH!" With a mighty heave (and a mighty oof), Grimlock chucks the engine at Galvatron. Galvatron sneers at Sunstreaker "I'll rip your energon pump out while it's still pumpi...GAH!" Grimlock strikes Galvatron with crush. Galvatron leaps sideways again, knowing the engine would be...*OOOF* painful Saberwind winces as his leader is struck. Grimlock winces as he releases, but smiles in the end. "That... was worth it." Galvatron is SMUSHED by the engine, and is stuck underneath it Sweepcraft roars, "Lord Galvatron!" as the engine strikes him. Sunstreaker lets out a cheer "Tonight we finish it once and for all Galvatron!" Hot Rod keeps an eye on the drama with Galvatron and braces himself sideways, firing several volleys up around Devastator's head, trying to distract him. You strike Devastator with your laser. Sunstreaker says, "Keep Scourge from helping Galvatron!" Sweepcraft tries to ascertain if Galv is alive and conscious. Galvatron GROANS painfully, the last 10 seconds having been quite...uncomfortable Tripwire charges in, bolt gun in hand, but doesn't have time to attack before the cons are upon him as well. Sunstreaker surveys all the damage done to him "Pathetic cons" Saberwind runs over to Galvatron to try to help get the engine off him. Sweepcraft guesses so, swivels, and unleashes a hellish beam of energy at Longshot. Devastator turns from the annoying autobot and rips a piece of metal out of the wall and throws it at Grimlock...."You hurt Gal-ve-tron!! Devastator Devastate!!! Grimlock charges towards the downed Galvatron, transforming in the process.... Sweepcraft strikes Longshot with plasma. Grimlock shifts and morphs into a fearsome looking beastie: the Tyrannosaurus Rex! Galvatron summons his more than plentiful reserves of strength, and engages his servos with a high powered hydraulic whine...using his transform joints to push the engine of of him Sweepcraft's main gun neatly spits Longshot on a beam of incandescence. Saberwind slams his body against the engine, trying futilly to roll it over. Galvatron transforms SLOWLY, and eventually the engine fops off of his now transformed back Galvatron transforms into his fearsome cannon mode Tyrannosaurus looks up, "Uh oh." Devastator strikes Tyrannosaurus with punch. Sunstreaker says, "Oh damn!" Tyrannosaurus gets knocked off his feet and into the air... Sunstreaker says, "Give him a hand bots, that looks painful!" Devastator hits The Tyrannosaurus with the metal Gigantic Cannon grates methodically, obviously in pain "You'll PAY for that!" Firestone hangs on to Dev, grimly. Tyrannosaurus lands in a nice jumbled heap. "Ow..." Tripwire moves over to help Grimlock, "Don't worry, i gotcha..." Sunstreaker looks at Grimlock's odds. T-Rex soup Tyrannosaurus growls, "Me... *oof* fine..." Gigantic Cannon fires...the massive dischrage ionizing the air in the path of destruction, electrical sparks jumping through the area as Galvatron lets loose with a KRAKATHOOOM!! Longshot gets up once again, his armor charred from the blast. Gigantic Cannon misses Tyrannosaurus with his Cannon attack. Tripwire helps pull the metal off. Sweepcraft rumbles, "You still live, Autobot?" Tripwire yelps and dodges the blast, which sears just overhead. Saberwind feels even more disoriented after having slammed his body with the engine, and falls over and just lies there for a few moments. Gigantic Cannon may be strong....but engines on the head tend to throw off one's aim Sunstreaker runs towards Galvatron, leaping and swinging on his cannon, doing the Kup move(TM!) Tyrannosaurus whews as the blast just misses him. Longshot says, "Alive and kicking, Sweep! Let's say if you can say the same!" Tripwire pulls up his bolt gun and aims it at Gavlatron, "Here, eat some of this, Galvatron!" Tyrannosaurus grumbles as he claws his way out of the metal. Sunstreaker gets a good foothold on Galvatron's little tread like thingies that supports him and does a double axehandle blow to the exact point where the cannon meets with his body Tyrannosaurus aims his head towards Galvatron. "Let me Grimlock show you how to aim!" Tripwire fires an energy blast. Tripwire strikes Gigantic Cannon with electricity. Gigantic Cannon enters a recharge cycle, and backs away from his position Firestone hangs on grimpy, with both feet and a hand, her other hand cheerily dipping into the space where her trunk would be in car mode. Hot Rod laughs, still on top of the shuttle, and turns to fire a few bolts at Galvatron from his rifle, quickly turning up the power-output. "Nice TRY, Decepticreep!" Sunstreaker strikes Gigantic Cannon with punch. Gigantic Cannon Absorbs tripwire's attack with barely an acknowledgement..continuing backward Tyrannosaurus opens his massive jaws and launches a fireball at the cannon. elec gigan Gigantic Cannon evades your electricity attack. Silverbolt summons his discharger rifle, seeing that Dev's attention has been diverted, he fires a burst of plasma at the damaged decepticon leader. Tripwire laughs as his shot strikes galvatron, "Yeah! Not so tough now, are ya?" Tyrannosaurus misses Gigantic Cannon with his fire attack. Firestone starts cheerily shoving energon cubes in the juncture between Hook and Long Haul. Saberwind stands up again, shaking his head slowly, reassessing his environment. Silverbolt misses Gigantic Cannon with his plasma attack. Gigantic Cannon is dinged by Sunstreaker...and continues rumbling backward...a juggernaut evading Hot Rod...evading Grimlock! Devastator separates into the individual Constructicons. Mixtruck has arrived. Long Haul has arrived. Hook has arrived. Long Haul howls in pain Hook jumps in the air and suddenly his whole body twists and turns to land on the ground as a crane truck. Tripwire recockes the bolt gun and tries to get into a better position. Sunstreaker is still holding on to the cannon for dear life Long Haul lands on the ground in pain Firestone falls from the sky, and lands on,,, Sunstreaker says, "That's it Autobots, we have them now!" Crane Truck has his missile launcher pop up as soon as he unmerges. Silverbolt mumbles something about his bad aim and stands on the defensive Firestone guesses Long Haul. Longshot unleashes another double barreled attack. Long Haul folds over and falls to the ground forming a Dump Truck. Longshot strikes Sweepcraft with plasma. Gigantic Cannon miraculously avoids most of the attacks...still backing up Sweepcraft loses a chunk of armor, roaring in anger now. Dump Truck growls and heads for Firestone.."I am gonna trash you again!!! Sunstreaker is still grasping onto this cannon for dear life. Sweepcraft's engines kick in, and he rockets down on Longshot like the hammer of God. Dump Truck revs his engine and charges for Firestone Sweepcraft collides with Longshot forcefully. Crane Truck aims for the AA emplacements with his missile trying to take them out. Tripwire charges in, looking for a better place to aim. Sweepcraft SMACKS into Longshot. Tripwire transforms as he rushes in. Tripwire dives low to the ground, transforming into a Hum-vee. Hot Rod shouts, "What's wrong, Devastator, couldn't stay focused?!" Sunstreaker catches longshot getting hit and remembers the pain he experienced. Poor Longshot Gigantic Cannon completes his recharge cycle, and abruptly stops, trying to throw sunstreaker off of him, but ignores him for the most part, and ranges on Hot Rod. The massive Sweepcraft unfolds, transforming into a demonic-looking robot. Saberwind climbs atop one of the shuttles. Semi comes in from the spaceport. Crane Truck ignores Hot Rod as he's about to fire his missile while no one is attack him. Gigantic Cannon grates in rage "You'd best pay attention to those you fire upon, fool!" Hum-vee spins around. Dump Truck raises a missile launcher out of his back and swivvels it around and points it at Firestone.."Get off!!!! The semi unfolds quickly into a statuesque robot that looks exactly like Optimus Prime. Is this for real? Dump Truck strikes Firestone with missile. Gigantic Cannon opens fire again, aiming to gut the imputent ex-autobot- leader Hum-vee says gruffly, "Yeah! optimus is here!" Longshot is rammed across the playing field, crashing into the emplacement. Crane Truck fires his missile at the AA emplacement. Gigantic Cannon blasts you with cannon for 31 damage. Hum-vee says gruffly, "You cons are in real trouble now!" Crane Truck strikes Autobot AA Emplacement with missile. Autobot AA Emplacement tracks Crane Truck across the area and returns fire. Firestone is taken unaware, and flies backwards, landing weakly. Autobot AA Emplacement misses Crane Truck with its Electricity attack. Scourge is getting ready to put the smackdown on someone else, as he watches Longshot go flying. Gigantic Cannon SLAMS into hot rod, with a gigantic KABOOOOOOM Crane Truck drives out of the way after shooting his missile. Hum-vee says gruffly, "ROD!" Silverbolt grimaces as Hot Rod is hit...that must have smarted a bit. Longshot groans, energon streaming from his mouth. Crane Truck drives in a half circile to face the Autobots. Hot Rod yells and gets blasted backward over the edge of the shuttlecraft, disappearing over the side with a sickening CRASH. Sunstreaker says, "Optimus!!!" Optimus Prime says, "HOT ROD!" Dump Truck laughs at Hot Rod. Firestone says, "Arrgh..." Gigantic Cannon transforms needing to assess the battle. Scourge roars, "Good riddance to bad rubbish! Excellent shot, milord." Sunstreaker lets out a cheer from on top of this cannon Optimus Prime says, "Someone get Hot Rod out of here." Longshot stumbles to his feet and retreats while Scourge is distracted. Gigantic Cannon grapples with sunstreaker, while looking across the battlefield Firestone says, "What the hit me hard..." Silverbolt moves over towards wherever it was Hot Rod fell Longshot successfully activates a powerful protective forcefield, shielding him from the next attack. Crane Truck looks on from his current place. Scourge sneers as Longshot retreats. Optimus Prime says, "SIlverbolt, take him to Med Bay where he will be safe" Mischief regains her sit awareness after reconnecting and spots Saberwind. Longshot coughs. "Never was a good fighter...." Sunstreaker says, "Looks like it's time for the honour duel!" Silverbolt nods. "I'll get 'em" Gigantic Cannon sees Devastator has been compromised, he frowns in displeasure. Firestone stands up, slowly. Firestone says, "Okay, Long Haul..." Hot Rod rolls over slowly to his hands and knees, shaking and coughing smoke. Firestone says, "Now, you're mine!" Saberwind is standing atop one of the shuttles. Optimus Prime pulls his laser rifle out of subspace and aims it at Galvatron. Galvatron twists and shifts into his menacing robot mode Longshot stumbles out, his armor cracked in several places. Sunstreaker grabs his rocket launcher from his shoulder, bringing into his hand and he shivies along the long cannon to its source. Scourge is standing triumphantly, as Longshot scampers away. Firestone summons her mace from subspace, and charges after Long Haul. Silverbolt clambers over some stray scraps of metal and this he's see's HR. Mischief bounds off after Saberwind, determined to get him this time. Hum-vee realizes that Optimus has got Galvatron under control, and moves to attack someone else. Longshot returns to the main spaceport. Firestone swings, cheerily. Sunstreaker points his rocket launcher rather badly at the hole's general direction. Optimus Prime says, "TIme to leave, Galvatron" Firestone misses Dump Truck with her axe attack. Mischief succeeds in grasping Saberwind, throwing him off-balance. Dump Truck laughs as the ax bounces off his thick armor Galvatron growls in frustration and rage, having far too many opponents to successfully fend of Galvatron says, "off even" Hum-vee chases after Hook. Mischief wraps her arms and legs around Saber and holds on for dear life. Silverbolt moves over to Hot Rod and mumbles something to him to assess his condition. Optimus Prime misses Galvatron with his cannon attack. Scourge rumbles, "Fear not, milord!" Tyrannosaurus finally climbs out from under the metal. Optimus Prime's optics narrow as Galvatron avoids his blast Crane Truck watches Tripwire come near. Scourge charges toward Sunstreaker and Galv, pausing to duck Op's blast. Hum-vee launches rockets after hook, shouting, "Here, catch!" Saberwind gets snagged by Mischief... Hot Rod mutters to Silverbolt, "I'm..." You whisper "I'm... I'm fine... really..." to Silverbolt. Hum-vee strikes Crane Truck with rocket. Crane Truck tries to drive away. Galvatron grabs onto sunstreaker and whilrs around, using his thrusters to virtually flip over backwards, and hang onto the autobot simultaneously Mischief wrestles with the wolf, determined to hold him. Sunstreaker grabs onto Galvatron's neck, and points his rocket launcher at the back of the neck "Learnt this trick from Robocop!" Sunstreaker strikes Galvatron with rocket. Crane Truck gets hit by the missile. Scourge receives a radio transmission. Tyrannosaurus looks at Optimus. "'bout time..." Hum-vee whirls his turret around in victory as his rockets strike the target, "Yeah!" Optimus Prime glances at Silverbolt. "Get him OUT OF HERE!" Galvatron groans in pain once more...knowing this battle must end soon Hot Rod shudders and coughs up more smoke, reaching blindly for his gun. Saberwind flails his legs to no avail, there's nothingthere to grab a hold of... Silverbolt mutters to Hot Rod, "Sorry Hot... going... med..." Silverbolt whispers "Sorry Hot Rod. Optimus's orders. Your going back to med bay." Silverbolt scoops up Hot Rod. Mischief rolls off the shuttle with Saber, trying to land on him to knock the wind outta him. Hot Rod shakes his head vehemently. "No, I can't-- Silverboooolt!" Firestone staggers around, off balance. Dump Truck starts out of the spaceport Saberwind grrrs, struggling to free himself. Scourge leaps at Sunstreaker, attempting to rake his talons along Sunstreaker's back as he goes by. Dump Truck begins retreating, leaving himself vulnerable to parting shots from Optimus Prime, Crane Truck, Hum-vee, Hot Rod, Sunstreaker, Galvatron, Scourge. Optimus Prime says, "That is an order, Hot Rod!" Scourge misses Sunstreaker with his slash attack. Saberwind manages to strike the little 'bot. Galvatron flips around in a display of amazing agility, still hanging onto sunstreaker with one hand..reaching around with his other hand for a giant wrench Scourge gave himself too much margin for error, and doesn't even come close. Mischief says, "Owwwwww!" Sunstreaker clings to Galvatron's neck as Scourge zips by him "Ha! Slow- mo!" Crane Truck turns around after getting hit by the missile. Hum-vee skids to a halt and transforms Scourge stabilizes, scanning for a target. Mischief squeezes Saberwind tighter. Tyrannosaurus looks around, looking extremely unhappy. Dump Truck returns to the main spaceport. Dump Truck has left. Galvatron latches onto the wrench, and raises it over his head, preparing to smasch it right through streaker's cranial plates Sunstreaker quickly heals his injuries he has sustained so far, only to a certain point though Galvatron grates "See if you're still full of proud words with this jammed down your throat!" Hot Rod groans at Optimus's barked order, still putting up a token struggle. The Hum-vee transforms, standing up, into the Autobot Tripwire. Galvatron swings downwards with sickening force Crane Truck starts to drive towards Tripwire. Galvatron strikes Sunstreaker with crush. Saberwind kicks randomly, trying to loosen mischief's grip on him. Silverbolt lifts Hot Rod up, with more difficulty than should be necessary due to Hot Rod's non willingness to go, he begins heading back towards base. Hot Rod mumbles, "Lemme GO, I can take him down.." Sunstreaker says, "AHHH!!!!" Sunstreaker falls fast and hard, moaning and groaning on the floor Tyrannosaurus cringes. "That look painful." Scourge chuckles evilly. Crane Truck says, "I am going to ram you into oblivion Autobot!" Optimus Prime spins around at the sound of Sunstreaker's agony Mischief lets go and runs to get Sunstreaker. Crane Truck speeds up about to collide with Tripwire. With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Galvatron drops sunstreaker, the wrench protruding horribly from his head...he turns....looking for those who would still dare to oppose him Silverbolt shakes his head at the injured bot. "Nope, we're heading back to base" Saberwind falls to the ground as Mischief drops him. Sunstreaker squirms on the ground in pain, a wrench in his neck "Get this damned thing out of me! It's stopping the data flow from my neural net to my servos! I can't move! Crane Truck collides with Tripwire forcefully. Optimus Prime is standing there, looking at Galvatron meaningfully Saberwind succeeds in grasping Saberwind, throwing him off-balance. Tyrannosaurus notices the evil chuckling and turns towards Scourge. "Oh dumb sweep..." Dodge Viper skids into Glavatron's way and collides with Sunstreaker taking him outta reach. Silverbolt hurriedly tries to leave.... Saberwind manages to land on his feet. Crane Truck hits the Autobot but smashes his bumper in. Silverbolt begins retreating, leaving himself vulnerable to parting shots from Optimus Prime, Crane Truck, Tripwire, Dodge Viper, Sunstreaker, Galvatron, Saberwind, Scourge. Firestone looks confused, now her big target is gone. Sunstreaker groans some more as a Dodge Viper rams into him and silently thanks the kid he gave heck to Tripwire gets crushed as the crane truck slames into him, and tumbles end over end, "ow!! Tyrannosaurus lowers his head and charges at Scourge. "Hi there!" Optimus Prime strafes the area right around Glavatron with laser fire, to prevent the other Decepticons from getting near him. Sunstreaker mutters to Dodge Viper, "No...the... move... my rocket... it's..." Dodge Viper says, "C'mon Sunny, get up" Tripwire pulls out his bolt gun and rolls to one knee. Scourge pales as Grimlock charges... Tripwire says, "Alright, tough guy...eat some of this!" Firestone shrugs, and pounces on Saberwind... (Is that OK?) Scourge feels strangely like a Sharkticon. Tripwire fires a spread of shots at the crane truck. Tyrannosaurus misses Scourge with his crush attack. Tripwire strikes Crane Truck with electricity. Galvatron tries to dodge the multiple laser shots, and gives up after a moment, leaping behind a pile of old shutle landing gear tires Scourge leaps aside nimbly. Dodge Viper sighs and tries to push Sunstreaker further away from the battle. Optimus Prime advances, keeping his fire towards Galvatron in the hopes he doesn't hit Sunstreaker, and tries to pull Sunscreaker out of the way Firestone strikes Saberwind with kick. Crane Truck tries to veer out of the way, instead the bolt of electricity hits him dead center. Firestone charges, leading with her feet. Crane Truck says, "Uhhhhh!" Sunstreaker says, "No, don't get me away, I'm okay" Sunstreaker gets to his feet, but is shaking heavily Tyrannosaurus whiffs badly, "Uh oh." Saberwind gets flung back several dozen feet..then he slams into the ground. Silverbolt carries Hot Rod away, his retreat covered by the barrage of Autobot attacks. Dodge Viper says, "Hey hold onto me, Sunny" Tyrannosaurus leaves a nice little lubricant trail behind him. Sunstreaker says, "No! I'm not injured badly!" Dodge Viper swings around and knocks him over again. "Then just stay down!" Tripwire laughs at the crane truck. Firestone has nice laserburns across her right side... but not too bad, considering. Saberwind kicks his legs around until he manages to throw his center of gravity into its proper position and regain his footing. Crane Truck feels his body get scorched. Galvatron lies in wait behind the tires, letting his energon reserves flow into his main systems Sunstreaker gets really annoyed and rolls out of the way of the viper Optimus Prime sees Galvatron hide behind hte shuttle, his optics narrowing in what appears to be anger. Abandoning Sunstreaker, He launches himself towards where Galvatron is hiding Dodge Viper looks back at Saberwind. Dodge Viper races back towards the wolf. "Thanks Firestone, but he's my problem." Sunstreaker slowly tries to crawl back to help his leader, but can't do it fast enough Galvatron sees Optimus charging after him....surprised momentarily by his agressiveness "Well Well, seem's you want another taste of destruction, Prime? Very well! You'll soon have it!" The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Firestone says, "Okay." Mischief stalks the wolf again. Saberwind turns in place, arming his shard launchers again. Optimus Prime says, "Autobots, concentrate your fire on Galvatron. Destroy him and the Decepticons will flee!" Firestone looks around, confusedly. Mischief says, "HUH?" Firestone says, "Oh. Gotcha, sir." Tripwire looks towards Optimus, and says, "Yes sir!" Tyrannosaurus turns towards Optimus. "Um... you sure about that?" Galvatron widenss his optics in momentary shock, having never heard Prime give such an order Mischief looks at Galvatron. Optimus Prime continues heading straight for where Galvatron is hiding. Optimus Prime says, "DO IT!" Galvatron barks "Decepticons! Cover me!" Tyrannosaurus shrugs to himself. "OK, just checking..." Scourge nods, leaping in front of his lord. Mischief says, "I ....don't.....think.....so....." Saberwind almost takes to the air as he leaps over Firestone and barrages her with his shards. Saberwind strikes Firestone with ballistic. Crane Truck drives towards Gavlatron to give him cover. Scourge whips out his blaster and fires at Optimus! Mischief whirls back around at the noise and tries to knock Saber off balance. Scourge roars, "DIE!" Saberwind miscalculates his landing and crashes into the ground, stumbling. Scourge strikes Optimus Prime with plasma. Mischief pounces on Saber again. Scourge roars, "Fall! Fall!" Galvatron decides to deomnstrate the foolishness of ordering such an attack to Optimus, and levels his cannon from behind the tires, and opens fire on the red bot leader Crane Truck aims a missile at Tripwire. Galvatron opens fire with another enormous roar of cannon fire Optimus Prime gets hit in the shoulder with an attack that he ignores in his effort to fo after Galvatron. His optics burn with fire and anger Galvatron strikes Optimus Prime with Cannon. Tyrannosaurus charges towards the Con redoubt, transforming again... The Dinobot shifts and morphs into a new form, that of the Dinobot Leader: Grimlock! Crane Truck locks on Tripwire. Sunstreaker says, "Optimus!!!!" Crane Truck fires the missile... Tripwire's attention is elsewhere at the moment Galvatron quickly ducks back behind some cover...massive bot fire now being directed on him Scourge dives, hitting his head and knocking himself senseless. Crane Truck misses Tripwire with his missile attack. Optimus Prime staggers back from Galvatron's blast, his armor crocked and smoking slightly. He almost growls. "GALVATRON! YOU COWARD!" Scourge has disconnected. Firestone shrugs and pushes off Saberwind, transforming, and launching at Galvatron. Saberwind whimpers in pain as his exposed circuitry sizzles. Crane Truck decides to transform. Hook leaps in the air and suddenly transforms from crane truck to Constructicon leader. Grimlock summons his sun sword, dodging various Con shots. Firestone lowers into herself, folding into a large black '59 hovercaddy. Tripwire suddenly notices the missile, and dodges it. Mischief sighs and pushes the wolf out of the fight... Hook sees the missile miss his target. Sunstreaker says, "We outnumber them now, let's finish it" With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Galvatron Sees his forces diminishing and the bot fire concentrating Tripwire charges away from hook, and towards Galvatron, as per Optimus' orders. Grimlock leaps up over a piece of scrap, "Me Grimlock like *these* orders!" Tripwire dives low to the ground, transforming into a Hum-vee. Dodge Viper takes aim at Galvatron, finally inclined to help the Big Bot. HoverCadillac ingages her turbines... Well, one of them... Galvatron sees the battle is about to be lost, noting they've inflicted sufficient damage anyhow...he shouts "Decep*BLAM* Decepticons! Prepare to withdraw!" Dodge Viper misses Galvatron with her plasma attack. HoverCadillac launches at Galvatron. Grimlock brings his sword toward Galvatron... Optimus Prime tightens his grip on his rifle, gets his footing and charges Galvatron, using his rifle as a bludgeoning device as he slams it towards Glavatron's deadly cannon, in an effort to seperate it fromthe Con leader Optimus Prime misses Galvatron with his blow attack. Grimlock strikes Galvatron with energy_sword. HoverCadillac misses Galvatron with her ram attack. Galvatron flips sideways away from Optimus...right into Grimlock Hum-vee says gruffly, "Alright you worthless piece of scrap, eat this!" Dodge Viper rolls forward, following up her missed attack. Hum-vee launches rockets at galvatron. Hook watches Galvatron get hit,not a pretty sight. Saberwind makes several attempts to scramble to his feet. Hum-vee misses Galvatron with his rocket attack. HoverCadillac blasts through empty space. Looks like she got her gyros messed by that missile attack. Galvatron miraculously is spared most of the onslaught of fire...grimlocks' blow sending him sprawling...but out of the way of the fire Hum-vee's missiles soar past Galvatron and impact into the wall nearby. Dodge Viper abruptly changes direction and backs up over Saberwind. "Stay out!" Galvatron scrambles to his feet, and leaps into the air, ignoring the savage gash opening in his arm armor Optimus Prime says, "Autobots, continue fire!" Hook starts to walk backwards with his plasma gun in his hands. Galvatron grates towards Prime "Hmhahah! Prime, I like this change in you...more bloodthirsty. You'd make a good decepticon...if you weren't so incredibly stupid! But Your dismemberment must wait for another day! In the meantime, have fun repairing this worthless installation! Decepticons! Return to Darkmount at once!" Hum-vee says gruffly, "Have fun repairing yourself, Galvatron!" Hook starts to retreat upon Galvatron's orders. Saberwind tries again to raise his body from the ground. Grimlock growls, "Typical Cons..." Dodge Viper turns and looks at Saber. The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Galvatron engages his thrusters and launches into the air, executing a series of twists and turns and loops to try and avoid the continuing fire Sunstreaker aims his rocket launcher at Galvatron Optimus Prime says, "Do not expect to survie the next fight, Galvatron." Hook walks over to Saberwind as he starts retreating. Saberwind growls, feeling helpless. Mischief frowns. Optimus Prime shoots his laser rifle at Galvatron's retreating form repeatedly Hook grabs Saberwind. Hum-vee swings his turret around, trying to lock onto galvatron and fire more rockets... Hook keeps retreating after picking up Saberwind. Mischief scowls at Hook. Hook begins retreating, leaving himself vulnerable to parting shots from Optimus Prime, Hum-vee, HoverCadillac, Mischief, Sunstreaker, Galvatron. HoverCadillac sort of drives around in a circle. Hum-vee fires rockets at Galvatron's fleeing form. Sunstreaker misses Galvatron with his rocket attack. Hum-vee strikes Galvatron with rocket. Optimus Prime cotninues to strafe his laser in Galvatron's direction Hum-vee says gruffly, "Hah! Gotcha!" Mischief stalks over towards Prime. Galvatrons evasive maneuvers foil one set of rockets...but not the other. Small bits of armor fall to the ground as Galvatron momentarily falters...then continues his withdrawal. Hook has Saberwind over his shoulder. Sunstreaker rolls around on the floor, finally landing beside Prime's legs Galvatron begins to disappear into the clouds Sunstreaker checks the status of his servos "I'm a fast healer eh boss?" Sunstreaker struggles to get to his feet, and doesn't, but he is getting better Mischief stops infront of Prime and stares up at him. HoverCadillac says, "I don't feel so good." Optimus Prime glances at Mischief then turns towards Sunstreaker, picking up the yellow Autobot Mischief says, "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!???????????????????" The Hum-vee transforms, standing up, into the Autobot Tripwire. Optimus Prime calmly replies to Mischief. "Nothing. I am functioning perfectly." Sunstreaker coughs and is all charred around his neck, but otherwise has no injuries Galvatron has disconnected. Sunstreaker says, "Now I know why HE'S their leader...that smarts." Tripwire watches Galvatron flee, then turns back to Prime. Optimus Prime says, "Easy Sunstreaker. I will get you back to Iacon and Med Bay right away." Optimus quickly shifts and folds into a large semi truck. Mischief scowls. "This is NORMAL for you?" Semi says, "Put the wounded in my trailer. It will be easier to carry them that way" HoverCadillac says, "Could someone do me a favor and smack my right front jet?" Hook leaps to the air with Saberwind on his back. Sunstreaker says, "I'm tough stuff Prime, I'll cough cough, be okay" Hook returns to the main spaceport. HoverCadillac says, "It's stuck." Mischief backs away from the semi towards Stone. Sunstreaker has left. Mischief reaches over and smacks her jet..."You don't look so good." Semi says, "Autobots, let us get back to Iacon and tend to the wounded. The repairs can wait." Tripwire may be blinking at that, you can't tell behind his visor. HoverCadillac's engine stutters. Tripwire says gruffly, "Yes sir" Mischief continues to scowl. HoverCadillac says, "I went up against Devestator alone..." HoverCadillac says, "You expect me to look good?" Mischief says, "And you lost?" HoverCadillac says, "Well, he fell apart before I fell over..." HoverCadillac says, "The AA emplacement is intact..." HoverCadillac says, "And so is the pad." Semi says, "Do you require assistance, Firestar?" HoverCadillac says, "Looks like a victory to me." HoverCadillac says, "Where? She under something?" HoverCadillac says, "Oh. No, I think I can get home." Mischief says, "I'll see she makes it back." Semi says, "Good. Back to New Iacon everyone" HoverCadillac starts gliding northwards, at about twenty mph. With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Semi returns to the main spaceport. Semi has left. Dodge Viper follows behind her. Dodge Viper says, "He's really starting to bug me." Iacon MedCenter Repair Room(#4576RntN) Contents: Sunstreaker, Optimus Prime Optimus Prime looks at Hot Rod after he places Sunstreaker down. "Are you okay?" Sunstreaker says, "Hot Rod, ye dead?" Hot Rod looks up blearily from one of the tables. "...Optimus? What happened.. Galvatron was..." breaking off coughing. Sunstreaker hears him talking and jokes with his rival "Damn, he's still alive" HoverCadillac comes in from the Waiting Room. Optimus Prime moves over to Hot Rod's table. "Galvatron has been chased off. He is no longer around to threaten you. At least not now Dodge Viper comes in from the Waiting Room. The Dodge Viper launches itself into the air and quickly rearranges itself into Mischief. Sunstreaker says, "I'd like to see that punk threaten someone his own size" Mischief ummmmsss after transforming. Hot Rod grumbles. "I coulda handled 'im...*kaf*" HoverCadillac glides in, vaugely, and finds somewhere to park quietly. Mischief offer Stone some sticky streamers.:) Optimus Prime pats Hot Rod reassuringly on the shoulder, "Rest, recover. Do not worry about Galvatron." Sunstreaker heals the external damage to him, but only is able to heal the basic internal damage HoverCadillac's engine sputters. You say, "But what happened? The others..." Sunstreaker says, "I got crushed and disabled Hot Rod, but we saved the day...most of us are okay" Optimus Prime says, "The others will recover. We have survived with no permanent casualties" Grimlock comes in from the Waiting Room. Mischief fetches Firestone some energon. Sunstreaker says, "Boy, it's a good thing I was there, they couldn't have done it without me!" Grimlock clanks in and takes a table Optimus Prime says that with his typical stoic calm Sunstreaker says, "How about you big bot? The blast rattle yer internal chronometer?" HoverCadillac's engine dies, and she thumps to the ground, heavily. Her radio clicks on, for no apparent reason, as do her headlights. The heady tunes of the Stray Cats echo through the room. Mischief refrains from scowling at Prime in so much company. Optimus Prime says, "Negative Sunstreaker. I am fine." Sunstreaker says, "Grimlock, ye dead?" Mischief stuffs energon into Stone quickly. HoverCadillac's tank shows full. Sunstreaker coughs as his throat is dry of energon Optimus Prime looks around to everyone. "You did well, all of you." Mischief frowns and looks for anything obvious she might be able to jury-rig. Grimlock growls, "Me Grimlock not dead, me just not looking too good." HoverCadillac's radio continues to play. Mischief looks up. "Grimlock, would you help me get Firestone on a table?" Hot Rod sighs and settles back on the table, moaning softly to himself. Grimlock growls, "Um... me Grimlock need help too." Mischief reluctantly looks to Prime. Sunstreaker fidgits constantly "Well, this is a nice place to die" Optimus Prime moves over to Mischief and helps her get Optimus Prime moves over and lifts Firestone up to a table Mischief says, "Thanks..." Sunstreaker says, "Prime...Longshot, needs help, breifing room" Optimus Prime moves over to Grimlock and is ready to assist him to a table if needed. Optimus Prime nods to Sunstreaker. Mischief gently pokes at Firestone to try and get her to transform. HoverCadillac's headlights and radio snap off as she hits the table. She transforms. HoverCadillac rises, forms interlocking and reshaping, into her feminine robot form. Mischief tries to keep her from falling off the table.:) Firestone has laser burns... Actually, one laser burn from her shoulder down to her leg... And a large missile impact dead center in the middle of it. Firestone looks fine, otherwise. :) Mischief ewwwwwws at the dent..... Optimus Prime leaves to go find Longshot Optimus Prime heads back into the Waiting Room. Sunstreaker transmits a message via radio. Sunstreaker receives a radio transmission from Optimus Prime. ================================== Autobot =============================== Message: 3/21 Posted Author Medic Needed Sun Oct 13 Optimus Prime ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any Medic on Cybertron report to the med bay immeadiately. Hot Rod is first priority, with Firestone, Sunstreaker, and Grimlock also in need of assistance as soon as possible. ======================================================================== Sunstreaker jokes around "After all this crap they better promote me." Mischief supposes Firestone is beyond her poor skills and sighs. Firestone's optics flicker on, pink, then stabilizing on blue. Firestone says, "Uhhhr.. Mischief?" Mischief says, "Heya Stone! Welcome back." Whiz comes in from the Waiting Room. Sunstreaker says, "Hope you guys enjoyed yourself, who wants to go again?" Mischief says, "Whiz!" Whiz hears the clarion call for medical aid and runs in. Firestone says, "Where?" Firestone struggles to get up. Whiz says, "Yo!" Firestone says, "We gotta go out again?" Mischief pounces on her to keep her down. Firestone gets pounced on, and falls back on the table. Whiz says, "right! Everybody stay calm, I'll actually fix you this time instead of installing some goofy experimental weapons." Mischief says, "STAY!" Firestone says, "But... Sunstreaker said I have to go out there again." Whiz looks over the assembled crowd, examines her orders more closely, and shrugs. "Oh, okay. Hot Rod's first." Sunstreaker looks at the nasty mark that wrench left on his back "Did he have to scratch the paint?" Hot Rod stares at the ceiling blearily, his chestplate blackened and scorched by a rather large cannon-blast. Mischief leans on Firestone. "You don't have to go anywhere...He was talking to me. Whiz scans over Hot Rod, noting the obvious damage. "Yeah, so you went into those tunnels without me after all. Hope you're proud of yourself. You look as bad as your little character did when I trounced you in Cyber Kombat." Whiz pulls some tools out of her toolkit and begins to plan her strategy. Whiz pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Hot Rod. Firestone says, "Actually, Devastator and Galvatron w... w...w...w...w.. went to blow up the spaceport." Hot Rod mumbles, "No we didn't... Galvatron... Devastator.. attacked Memorial.." Whiz says, "Geez, you're lucky to be conscious." Firestone says, "So Rod took Galvatron and I took Devastator." [Teletran] Chromia transmits: Reports coming in down here on earth. Do you require assistance up there? Teletran two out. Mischief pats Firestone again. "And you knocked him to pieces." Sunstreaker says, "That Galvatron is way too slow, he never hit me hard enough for someone of his size" Whiz goes to work, shaking her head. Firestone says, "I.. ii... u.. I think it worked." Mischief says, "Yup...you did good." Whiz cautiously begins work on Hot Rod's grave injuries, bringing him back from near-termination. Firestone says, "G.. good practice for Tryp..tcn." Mischief smiles at Firestone and tells her what a good fighter she is. Sunstreaker says, "Hey? What about me?! I'm the best fighter here, not her" Hot Rod mumbles, "Oh *kaf* can it, Sunstreaker.." Whiz stabilizes Hot Rod by clamping off damaged valves and replacing some shredded structural material. Mischief hmmmms. "That was a good move you put on Galvatron... Whiz says, "Quit yer squirming, I'm trying to do some delicate surgery here." Sunstreaker does some mumbling of his own Sunstreaker says, "Can't believe none of you have a sense of humour" Mischief peers over at Hot Rod and blanches..... Mischief ewwws. Hot Rod groans and holds still. Optimus Prime comes in from the Waiting Room. Whiz finishes off by replacing a motor panel. "All right. You wait here. I can't keep throwin parts at you. I'm going to go help the rest of the Light Brigade over here and get back to you." Optimus Prime gently places Longshot on a table Longshot says, "Ow....forgot about my leg...." Sunstreaker says, "Thank you, at last someone recognizes it" Hot Rod mumbles a vague assent. Optimus Prime says, "Whiz, do you require assistance? I could comm Earth." Whiz hooks up a monitor to make sure all goes well and moves on to the next person. Longshot says, "Thanks, Prime." Whiz looks up vaguely. "Yeah, that would be great." Optimus Prime checks to see if Hot Rod has been repaired yet. You sense: Mischief smiles and tries to distract Rod..."Didn't know you could fly Rod..." Hot Rod has been stabilized. Optimus Prime nods decisively and turns to leave. Whiz says, "Who's the worst off here? Firestone?" Mischief says, "Firestone" Firestone says, "'m fine." Sunstreaker significantly is repaired externally thanks to his self repair systems, and some of his damaged internals need replacing, but he is healing Optimus Prime heads back into the Waiting Room. Whiz pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Firestone. Sunstreaker says, "I'll go last, I'm probably the best off cause they couldn't hit me, besides, I'm a fast healer" Sunstreaker pats his armour chassis Firestone considers. Firestone says, "'m not fine. But I can wait." Whiz shrugs at Sunstreaker and turns to Firestone. "Hush your mouth and let the master work." Firestone says, "Yez M'am." Longshot sighs, lolling his head and staring at nothing. Firestone hushes and powers down to help Whiz. Mischief just looked at you. Whiz isolates the worst damage first, the scorched and melted armor around a missile impact. Hot Rod mutters to Mischief. You whisper "Fly?" to Mischief. Mischief whispers, "Yup, right over the shuttle....I mean ALL the way over...." Hot Rod laughs weakly. Mischief whispers, "Gotta work on the landings though." Whiz begins work on Firestone's superficial damage, bringing her back up to full strength. Whiz seals up the damaged conduits and reroutes some of the energon to the self-repair systems, then starts to reinforce the damaged armor. Whiz finishes her work on Firestone and turns to a diagnosis of Sunstreaker. Whiz begins work on Sunstreaker's superficial damage, bringing him back up to full strength. Firestone says, "Much better..." Whiz turns her attention to Longhsot next. "Lucky you, you're up." Longshot murmurs, "Lucky me." Longshotlays on the table with an energon splattered chest wound, and a missing knee. Whiz diagnoses the injury and does a scan to determine the soerst damage. Whiz begins work on Longshot's injured areas, working carefully to repair the internal damage. Whiz plunges into the chest wound to stop a leaking energon conduit, cutting off the bleed-off and emerging with her hands slick with energon. Whiz says, "All right, that should keep you from losing much more." Longshot says, "Oh.....goood." Longshot groans. "How's...Roddy doing?" Whiz then goes back to repairing the structural damage, since the worst has been taken care of. You feel your systems gradually return to a semblance of normal operation, even though your internal injuries are still demanding attention. Whiz glances up to the monitor. "He's stable. Needs more work tho, but that's not a problem. Just relax and let my fingers do the fixin'." Mischief shrugs..."He looks like a lunar crater." Whiz seals up the wound carefully. Longshot shudders. "I'm not dure I wanna know." Whiz says, "Okay, don't put stress on it." Longshot says, "Not planning to." Whiz inspects her work. "Okay, you're stable for now. Back to the lunar crater." Mischief grins. Hot Rod coughs. Whiz heads back over to Hot Rod and looks over the sensor readings with a critical optic. Firestone says, "Can I get up now, ma'am?" Mischief whispers, "Gotta work on the landings though before the next time you try flying...." Whiz turns to point at Firestone. "No. You're resting." Whiz says, "Sit down and read a book." Whiz pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Hot Rod. Mischief threatens to bounce over and sit on her. Whiz does a scan to see how little progress Hot Rod has made. "Man, you got yourself in trouble this time." Firestone sighs. Firestone says, "C'mere, Mischief." Firestone says, "Are you okay?" Whiz goes back to work, cautiously looking for shards of splintered metal that could be causing the lack of healing. Mischief walks over to Firestone. "Of course." Whiz begins work on Hot Rod's injured areas, working carefully to repair the internal damage. Firestone says, "Not even a scratch?" Firestone says, "Good." Mischief looks at herself. "Just a few cuts here and there where Saber slashed me. Firestone sighs. Firestone says, "Well..." Firestone says, "Mischief..." Firestone says, "If I ever see you taking on Devestator alone like I did..." Whiz lowers a magnifying visor over her optics and carefully excavates. She pulls out a large metal shard with a satisfied look. "There we go, the culprit." Hot Rod mumbles, "Galvatron.. shot me... wasn't ready for it..." Firestone says, "Just don't do it." Mischief grins at Firestone. Mischief says, "I was too quick for him anyway..." Whiz smles grimly. "Hurts a little more when you don't have your breakfast of champions, fortified with Matrix power, doesn't it?" You say, "Huh?" Mischief giggles at Whiz. Whiz begins sealing up a ruptured distribution coil. "Nevermind. I've been watching too much TV." Mischief leans on Firestone and grins at her again. Mischief giggles. "Worst he coulda done was step on me... Whiz frowns slightly as she looks at the armor damage. Hot Rod groans softly. Whiz says, "Stop your whining, you're in capable hands." Whiz says, "Though those flames on your chest aren't going to be the same again...." Mischief says, "I imagine he'll be even slower than he was before now too." Whiz goes in and turns down some of his pain processors anyway. Whiz studies a computer printout carefully, then turns back to work. Whiz grumbles. Hot Rod coughs. "'m not.. whining." Whiz mutters to Hot Rod, "... fix... before like... why'd you... change... the... around... Had... into... I guess." Whiz whispers "Never had to fix you before like this, why'd you have to change all the internal stuff around too? Had to squish it all into a smaller space, I guess." Whiz regularly consults the printout as she proceeds with some internal rebuilding. You say, "Nothin's squished.." Mischief pokes Stone. "You still alive?" Firestone says, "Yes?" Mischief says, "Just checking." Firestone says, "I'm going to regret saying that, aren't I?" Mischief giggles. "Gee, where's my paint?" Huffer comes in from the Waiting Room. Whiz makes a slight adjustment and steps back. "I'm going to make sure the internal repairs take before I go ahead with the armor damage. Besides, I have to find this stencil for the yellow stuff. I'm going to chek on Firestone and be right back." Hot Rod says distantly, "Okay..." Whiz nods to Huffer as she bustles across the room to Firestone. "You hurt too?" Your internal systems begin to function more normally as Whiz's repairs take full effect. Firestone says, "That's one of the reasons I stuck with a black paint scheme." Firestone says, "Simple to fix." Huffer says, "No, no, I just wondered if you needed some help..." You sense: Mischief giggles quietly...."You should have seen the look on Galvatron's face when he finally realized Prime was gonna really hurt him...." Whiz checks to see if Firestone is repairing well, then makes a few tweaking adjustments. Huffer says, "What happened? Did Trypticon stomp on everybody or something?" Whiz begins work on Firestone's superficial damage, bringing her back up to full strength. Mischief hmmmms...."Nope, Devastator and Galvatron." Hot Rod smiles faintly. He mutters to Mischief, "... hope... nailed the... turborat.." Mischief senses "Hot Rod smiles faintly. "I hope he nailed the son of a turborat.."" Whiz says, "Nah, they just decided to play with a gestalt and Galvatron by themselves, very little." Firestone says, cheerily, "I took Devastator!" Huffer says, "Devastator? Galvatron? I'm glad I stayed in the Sprocket today." You sense: Mischief points to the corner of the room where she casts a holo of the image of Galvatron's expression. Whiz adjusts the healing system nods in satisfaction, and looks over Mischief. "If you're hurting at all, now's the time to speak up. These three have been taking up my attention all night." Huffer says, "Speaking of which, I do have a bit of motor circuit damage from overindulgence a few days ago... but that's trivial." Firestone says, "She got sliced a few times, Whiz. Check her out." Mischief looks up at Whiz. "No, just a few cuts." Whiz pulls out a medical scanner and runs a check on Mischief. Mischief says, "Really, I'm okay..." Whiz does a quick scan and then pulls out a welding torch. "Nonsense, this'll just take a minute. Don't want to run around with unsightly piercings." Huffer says, "If it's just body damage, let me handle it." Whiz nods to Huffer. "All yours." Mischief sighs and gives in. Whiz heads back over to check on Longshot again. Huffer approaches Mischief. "All right, show me yer scars." Mischief shows him a couple of bite marks on her arms and a claw slash across the opposite shoulder. Whiz checks over Longshot again. "That's right, your knee rebuild should be almost done." Huffer says, "Hah! We could just use the reconstruction nanobots for this." Huffer leaps a few feet into the air and pulls a scorpion-shaped droid down from the ceiling. Whiz heads over to the computer and checks out the progress. She pulls out a shining new construction and programs the medbots to create a new chest panel for Hot Rod. Mischief ewwwsss at the device. Whiz drags the new knee over to Longshot and carefully installs it. Huffer says, "Oh, come on, it won't hurt, I don't think. But here, let me switch off your pain sensors if you're that afraid." Whiz begins work on Longshot's superficial damage, bringing him back up to full strength. Firestone considers that. Huffer flips open a panel on Mischief's forehead and hits a few dip switches. Mischief giggles..."Nah, it just looks funny. Whiz closes up the installment panel and activates the motr circuits again. "Okay, that should do it for you." Firestone says, "You know, it probably would have hurt a lot less if I shut off my pain sensors when Whiz was working on me." Firestone says, "Must remember that next time." Whiz says, "You're still gong to need some rest, so don't go anywhere." Firestone says, "Not moving." Huffer touches the droid's claw modules to Mischief's scars, and they begin welding them together, building a small wire framework and then filling it in with liquid metal. Firestone says, "I wuv you, Nurse Whiz..." Whiz looks over at Firstone, shaking a scalpel. "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Mischief giggles again at the droid. Firestone says, "Thbbt. Here's one for you. "Pain hurts."" Whiz says, "Besides, if your sensors are deadened, it's harder to detect the damage." You say, "Or just makes us feel like scrap..." Huffer says, "Unless you've been decapitated and your body's been destroyed." Mischief laughs. Mischief says, "You're a lunar crater, Rod." Mischief says, "...not scrap." You say, "Lunar.. crater?" Huffer touches the droid to Mischief's other two scars, filling them in, and lets the droid retract to its place on the ceiling. Whiz says, "Hey, you could both still be lying here in pools of your own energon feeling miserable, eh? Besides, I did deaden *your* pain sensors. I knew you wouldn't be able to handle it." Mischief grins at him. "Well, that's what your chest looked like. Whiz directs last half of comment at Hot Rod. Whiz heads over to the computer to check the construction of the new chest panel. Mischief smiles at Huffer and thanks him. Whiz says, "All right. So you still want the flames? It's just flat red now." Huffer touches a finger to Mischief's body paint to identify the shade. "I'm not done yet. Sit down." Whiz displays the new, blank panel. Mischief offers to paint Rod's hood for him.:) You say, "Hey, you take a galvcannon straight-on and try to take it... of course I do, Whiz." Firestone has disconnected. Mischief says, "That's why I said a lunar crater..." Whiz says, "Are you sure? I could put something different on there." Mischief says, "Polka Dots!" Huffer jumps back up and grabs a paint gun from the ceiling. He touches his finger to a pad on the side, and aims it at Mischief's shoulder and arms. Pffffff! Whiz says, "How about a nice big pink heart with moons and stars around it?" Mischief giggles and tries to hold still for the paint. Whiz says, "It would make you much more popular with the kids. You could do birthday parties." Huffer says, "No no... 'Hot Rod Rulez!'" You say, "Uhh.. no thanks." Mischief says, "How about a purple set of flames?" Whiz says, "A nice big clown face, maybe." Huffer says, "Grey and purple. With an orange cannon hanging off one one tongue of flame." Whiz says, "Ooo, or a dragon." You say, "Why does everyone keep thinking I want to change my paint job- - awwwww no, Huffer..." Huffer turns off the paint gun and lets it fly back up to the ceiling. "Just blow on the paint, it'll dry soon." Whiz says, "It's just that looking at the same old thing gets boring, you know?" Huffer says, "Oh, I know... International Optimus Prime Fan Club." Whiz grins. Mischief looks at the wet paint, determined not to touch it. Huffer says, "We could design an insignia and everything... you could start a trend, Hot Rod." Whiz says, "I could always put "Whiz Wuz Here" on it." Mischief says, "How about a picture of his spoiler?" Huffer says, "Please Wash Me." Hot Rod whines, "Guys, cut it out..." Whiz retrieves a template from the computer, chuckling. Mischief grins at the defenseless Horrid. Whiz says, "Last chance. I've got the yellow paint primed." Huffer says, "Stop whining or we'll temporarily deactivate you and give you our own paint job." Whiz lowers a protective visor over her optics as the template is scanned over the armored plate. You say, "NO, Whiz. Just do it." Whiz says, "Look out then! Flames on the loose!" Huffer says, "Oh, you kids are so dull. Always the same thing." Hot Rod grins weakly. "Hey, I am NOT dull." Huffer says, "Funny how the trend on Earth is to rebel, while here it's to conform." Mischief looks Huffer up and down and wonders if he needs purple polka dots. There is a blast of yellow paint from over in the corner, and a grinding noise as the red Autobot symbol is stamped into place. A protective clearcoat is laid down over the design and Whiz emerges, dusted lightly with yellow. Huffer recognizes that look... he waggles a finger warningly at Mischief with a 'don't you dare' look. Mischief looks oooooh so precious and innocent. Whiz beams. "Beauty! I should be an artist." Whiz displays shiny new lovely armor. Hot Rod hehs, "Oh, abso--*kaf*lutely.." Whiz says, "This would look great on my wall, you know. Why should I give it to you? You'll jsut get it shot up again." Huffer comes over to Hot Rod and presses a finger to the wet paint. "Excuse me, Rod, but I need to borrow a fingerful of you..." You say, "Hey!" Mischief backs away With a grin, Mischief whirls and collapses into a shiny Dodge Viper. Her engine hums pleasantly while the faint whine of the turbo slowly becomes audible. Huffer says, "Oh, don't worry, this stuff doesn't smear." Whiz bats prodding fingers away from her new creation. Huffer says, "Hey! Get back here." Whiz says, "Get it from the computer like I did." Dodge Viper revs her engine. Huffer jogs quickly over to Mischief, finger extended. Dodge Viper heads back into the Waiting Room. Huffer stops. "Oh, poo." Whiz puffs lightly on the paint job to smooth it out. Huffer fehs and presses this finger to the end of his olfactory subassembly, leaving a little yellow dot right on the end of his nose. Mischief comes in from the Waiting Room. Mischief moves into view a little more gingerly than normal, showing signs of fresh paint over recent injuries. Mischief pounces on Huffer and sprays a purple dot on his face. Huffer says, "Oh, you ruined it!" Mischief says, "MAUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Whiz carefully removes the scorced-beyond recognition armor and replaces it with the shiny new model. Mischief collapses on the floor laughing. Huffer says, "I had that nice little yellow dot on my olfactory subassembly, and you screwed it up!" Huffer says, "Now I look just like I did before..." Mischief says, "You look better that way." Whiz begins work on Hot Rod's superficial damage, bringing him back up to full strength. Mischief says, "But.....I do have other colors." Huffer approaches Mischief with his wet finger, and presses it to the end of her nose. Whiz installs the armor gingerly, checking for fit and making sure the underlying assembly is still functioning properly. Mischief ugggs... Huffer says, "There you go. Perfect." Mischief rubs her nose quickly. Mischief's nose is now totally yellow... Whiz says, "All right then. You look better than before, if I may say so myself, but you're going to take a little time to feel up to speed." Mischief sighs..."Uggggg, Hot Rod cooties." Huffer says, "Oh, maybe you'll be able to open the Matrix now." Mischief bounces over to the med cabinet and pulls out a rag. Hot Rod nods vaguely, "All right, I... HUH?" Mischief giggles....."Wouldn't that be something?" Whiz twirls her tools in her hands like a gunslinger, then drops them into her toolkit. "Whiz once again arrives in the moment of greatest need, pulling victory from the jaws of defeat... oh, hey, talk about misplaced comments." Whiz says, "Ixnay on the atrixmay." Huffer says, "Hmm. Nix on the Ma... oh, OK. Sorry." Whiz doesnt' stop to think that the only person who will probably understand that warning would be Hot Rod anyway. Mischief laughs again, trying to imagine herself as Autobot leader. Hot Rod groans and rubs his forehead. "You don't have to protect me, Whiz, I just completely missed the relevance of that comment is all.." Your self-repair systems finish repairing nearly all the damage to you, thanks to Whiz's repairs. Huffer thinks of that idea... then quickly rubs some of the yellow paint down his chest while nobody's looking. Whiz fishes in her toolkit and somehow manages to pull out a full-length mirror. Mischief cleans herself up and bounces over to Rod. "Better?" Whiz holds up mirror for Hot Rod to inspect himself. You say, "Yeah, I'll be all right..." Whiz holds up mirror and then stuffs it back into the toolkit. Whiz shove shove shove. Whiz looks around, noting all of the readouts on the medical equipment. Whiz says, "All right. Everybody's almost healthy. Big pat on the back for me." Whiz grins. Mischief claps for Whiz. Huffer approaches Whiz from behind and pats her with his wet-paint hand. Whiz looks at huffer suspiciously and starts craning her neck to try to look over her shoulder at her back. Hot Rod snickers. Whiz can't see, so she starts digging for the mirror. "Where'd that thing go to?" Huffer draws a little smiley face, just under Whiz's shoulder blades, and sneaks away. Mischief giggles. Whiz's arm disappears up to the shoulder into the small toolkit as she excavates for the mirror. Huffer maintains his usual deadpan, almost morbid expression. Whiz ahas. "Heere it is...." Hot Rod grins knowingly at Huffer. Huffer dims one optic in a wink, but says nothing. Whiz staighens up abruptly, her hand tight around a can of silly string! From whiz, Sticky silly string erupts from the can and splatters all over huffer! What a mess! Cybertron slowly revolves around its axis, beginning a new diurnal cycle. Above in the sky, the twinkling beacon of nearby Sol sets over the western hemisphere and becomes visible at the Istoral Trench and the rest of the eastern hemisphere. Mischief leans back against the wall and looks grim. Huffer says, "GAAGH!!!" Whiz laughs evilly as she whirls on Hot Rod, just for laughing. Mischief grims harder. From whiz, Sticky silly string erupts from the can and splatters all over Hot Rod! What a mess! You say, "What-- hey, no! I'm an invalid.. awwwwww...." Huffer says, "Gaach! What is this stuff?!" Huffer says, "It's not metal.. what is this? Meat?" Huffer says, "You're a sick lady, Whiz, spraying meat all over me!" Mischief looks ferociously grim at the two of them. You say, "It's not meat, Huffer, it's.." He tries to pick it off himself, "some kind of plastic, I think." Huffer says, "Plastic? I knew it! Meat!" Huffer says, "Granted, very old and fermented meat, but still." Huffer says, "You're a sick lady, Whiz, spraying meat all over me!" Whiz looks at her canister in surprise. "Meat?" Huffer says, "This gunk doesn't register with my metal elasticity sensors... it's got to be meat!"