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Post by Neo Calrissian on Apr 11, 2014 19:12:26 GMT -5
As the Guardian robots barreled overhead, Neoptolemus felt a sickening jolt in his stomach. He barely even heard Hawk's command- the thought of the innocents currently dying in Shalgard was almost enough to floor him. But nonetheless, he pushed down his panic, and turned to Guren, his expression steely. "We're not done." He promptly scooped up his staff and transformed, hurtling towards the village as fast as he could...
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Post by Hoist on Apr 13, 2014 11:47:57 GMT -5
Litos transformed and followed the others towards the village, it was bad enough where they were headed but to fire on innocent civilians.. He just hoped Guren saw it that way too after his outburst as right now it didn't appear he cared about anyone or anything - but himself after failing his tests. Whilst Litos did feel sorry for him he struggled to get past the obnoxious self-serving, attitude right now. This was no time to worry about that however, what lied ahead was far more important, he just hoped he could save some lives like he himself, and the others had been saved from the work camps.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Apr 24, 2014 11:44:11 GMT -5
With all the Blademaster's headed back to Shalgard, all they could do was watch in horror as the Guardian robots tore the small town apart. As they got closer, they could see the ships come down, transform and continue their rain of terror. The Guardian robot, though slow, continued the destruction by stepped down on small building and smashing the taller ones with their claw arms. With their cannon arm, the Guardian robots would send a enormous bolts of raw energy coursing across the ground, killing waves of Cybertronian with each pass they took. From up above and on the ground, the Quintesson war machines raked the area with so much force they the screams of those dieing were not heard for long.
With each miles crossed, the Blademaster's began to pass more and more fleeing Cybertronians. And then they began to pass scorched areas of the ground with dead bodies lying across. The Guardian robots didn't see the Blademaster's approach as they went on about their work. Hawk flew in close to the ground and saw a building on fire. He landed behind it for cover and signaled to the others to follow him.
Hardclaw and Scarlett pulled up first and transformed, ready to fight. Hawk raised his hand to stop them. "Don't be stupid! Brave as you might be, their is nothing we can do against these many Guardian robots. Perhaps one but even then we could not all survive. We must do what we can for the living and find Alpha Trion."
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Post by Bomblast on May 9, 2014 15:57:05 GMT -5
Switchblade had remained silent during the confrontation between Guren and Litos. When the rest of the team transformed and made their way to Shalgard, he remained behind, staring in horror as the Guardian Robots opened fire on the village. Coming to his senses, Switchblade transformed and took off after his friends. He arrived not long after the others and transformed into his robot mode. He watched silently as the Guardians continued they're destruction. He didn't say a word, but his fists shook with a burning anger.
To his left, something caught Switchblade's optics. He spotted a wounded Cybertronian who had fallen while trying to escape and was struggling to get back up. Switchblade went over and helped the struggling mech to his feet.
"Go. Quickly. Don't look back. It'll only cause you more pain." He said quietly.
He watched as the mech limped off, then turned back to the destruction of Shalgard and stood with his friends, his fist shaking even more violently.
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Post by Hoist on May 10, 2014 16:23:49 GMT -5
Litos Pulled up and Transformed as he did so, taking cover with the others, "So what we going to do", asked Litos, "All I have is a few swords and a grappling hook! What can WE possibly do that will make a difference?!"
The mech sat down on his skid-plates and tried to remember Alpha Trion's teachings about how "Size matters not", in the end they had to try, no they had to do, do or do not. Nothing at all. "If we could distract one I could easily run rings round it's legs, y'know grapple it's legs together with my Hook n Grapple, trip it up - bring it down!", enthused the bot. "Well, it's the best idea I can come up with anyway! Anyone else got any suggestions?!"
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on May 13, 2014 10:38:35 GMT -5
Hawk was shaking his head to say no but, "At best it would cause a distraction. Do it. But find something strong and stable to attach the end of your line to, if we are to have any hope of success. The rest of you find Alpha Trion and save who you can. I will assist you Litos, I pray your idea has not doomed me." And with that Hawk transformed and few to the closest Guardian robot and began to fly around it's head. The guardian robot followed Hawk and tried to swat it down with its claw arm but the airborne Blademaster was too quick.
Hardclaw heard what Hawk said. "I shall see to our fellow Cybertronians. Do what you can for our master my comrades!" He then ran towards a fallen building and began to lift the large pieces of metal away, revealing some mechs who had been trapped under it.
Guren ran right towards the centre of town, looking for signs of Alpha Trion. His nimbleness allowed him to cover much ground and stay out of sight of the Guardian robots as he made his way.
Scarlett was about to join him when he turned to Litos. "Your idea is suicide," Scarlett squeezed Litos' shoulder and then quickly pulled away. "Good luck." Said Scarlett as he ran after Guren to join him in finding Alpha Trion. She almost regretted what she just did and truthfully didn't understand why she did it. But part of the tough fembot reasoned within herself that she would of regretted it even more if she hadn't.
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Post by Hoist on May 13, 2014 13:27:34 GMT -5
The bot simply nodded to Scarlett and ran off after Hawk, transforming in mid run to get some speed on. Already the destruction by the guardian robot was immense in the city, buildings were already being destroyed, which was good for Litos and his plan, but he needed something secure to attach to not rubble. There were a few visible girders sticking out of the buildings, but with the size of the Guardian he wasn't sure if it would be enough. Litos Transformed and looked up and saw that hawk was doing a good job in distracting the Guardian
"Hey Hawk, whilst you're up there, see anything good for me to attach this thing to?", asked Litos starting to un-cradle the Hoist mechanism from his chest area, "I've got girders and stuff down here but that's one sizable beast we've got to topple!"
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Post by Bomblast on May 13, 2014 13:31:13 GMT -5
Switchblade approached Litos and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"You're crazy. Make sure you come back to us. This will make for a story that will last for eons. Good luck." He said with a half smile.
With that, Switchblade sprinted after the others. He hoped that he would be able to help some of the civilians that were in trouble. He also hoped they would be able to find Alpha Trion. He quickly caught up to where Hardclaw was and started helping him move some rubble. He grunted loudly as his servos strained as he lifted a large piece of rubble and helped pull a survivor free.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on May 13, 2014 14:59:37 GMT -5
Hawk definately had the Guardian robot confused but knew his luck wouldn't hold out for long. He though perhaps the giant wasn't used to flying Cybertronians and was still calculating what was happening in front of him. Hawk took a chance to look for a area that Litos could use. "The centre of town! Go to the status of Primus!"
In the middle of the small city there was a enormous statue of Primus. No one knew who made it or out of what, but it was said to have been made out of material that was indestructable. The story seem true as even during the attack the statue still stood.
Just as Hawk finished yelling at Litos, the Guardian's head spun about, revealing a canon. It came to life as it began to fire at Hawk, who managed to dodge the first shot by a mere couple of feet.
As Switchblade helped Hardclaw, he felt something scrap his right leg. He was something sharp as it was quite painful. When he looked at the ground where the object landed, he saw that it was a spear. He and Hardclaw looked up to see a squad of Alicons invading the city. And leading the Alicons was none other then the hated General Ghyrik. The general rode on top of a one man hover platform where he could over see the battle and bark orders to his troops. He began to instruct the Alicons when he saw Hardclaw and Switchblade. "There! The ones that escaped us months ago! Kill them as you see fit. But bring me Alpha Trion alive so that we may make him an example to all those who go against the Quintessons!" General Ghyrik pulled his hover platform even higher, spotting more Blademasters and continuing to give more orders to his Alicons to engage.
As the Alicons began to move in towards the two Blademasters, Hardclaw took one of his explosive discs and hurled it at them. The disc exploded on the ground sending the Alicons running for cover. Hardclaw then instructed the Cybertronians around him to escape as he took out his war hammer and his shield. "For the praise of Primus run, and help your fellow mech. Switchblade, let us show our enemy that slaves are not afraid to fight!"
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Post by Bomblast on May 13, 2014 15:17:14 GMT -5
Switchblade watched as the Alicons scattered thanks to Hardclaw. He leg ached, but he wasn't bothered by it. He crouched and deployed his arm blades. He smiled as he heard Hardclaw's rousing speech.
"No, brother. Instead, we show them we are no longer slaves!" He shouted, raising one of his arms into the air. "We are Cybertronians, and we. Are. FREE!"
Switchblade adjusted his stance and raised his blades, preparing himself for the first real fight since the Sharkticon pit all those months ago.
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Post by Hoist on May 15, 2014 5:14:21 GMT -5
Litos ran from where he was, to the center of town, continuing to coil out his hook and grapple from his chest "This is a stupid idea, this is a stupid idea! Why'd I even suggest it?" When he reached the statue he ran round it a few times to secure it to the monument itself and make sure it was tight, and fixed. In the distance he could see the Alicons but had no choice to start running after the Guardian if he was to tie the giant's legs together. "This is not good not good. We're all gonna die, we''re all gonna die!...."
The more he ran towards the Guardian the more he uncoiled his hook and grapple.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jun 22, 2014 11:06:45 GMT -5
As Litos made his way towards the Guardian robot, shots flew over his head from the Alicon troops. But none found there mark as Hardclaw and Switchblade dealt with them. Hardclaw used his shield to deflect all shots taken at him, allowing him to move up and smash any enemy who got too close with his war hammer. Switchblade was able to move along with Hardclaw and now had an open area to strike at a small group of Alicons.
Litos was now at the feet of the slow moving Guardian robot who was being lead by Hawk. However General Ghyrik saw what was happening below the Guardian's view. The General summoned another Guardian robot to take care of Litos. As Litos ran about the enormous legs of the Guardian robot, up above Hawk saw the other large menace approaching. [COMLINK]" Litos! Another one of the Quintesson's giants is coming up fast on you! Hurry!"[/COMLINK]
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Post by Hoist on Jul 3, 2014 11:52:55 GMT -5
Litos continued circling around the legs of the guarding, although he was concerned about the on-coming other guardian at least it wasn't the smaller Alicon troops. Slow and clunky guardians he could deal with, or try too. With the guardian coming close he did the only thing he could and ran towards the other guardian, either they would blast each other, or he would get shot to smithereens in the process.
The mech ran as fast as he could, and although he was light on his feet he couldn't risj transforming due to where the hook and grapple was on his chest and would be in his alternate mode. It would be dangerous enough without having to drive backwards. If he could get to the other Guardian before being blown to pieces, he would try and use what was left to tie around the other guardians legs. although he knew he would be able to go round that many times as the other guardian who had the majority of the wire from the hook and grapple. Across the battlefield he ran across the metal Cybertronain ground as the battle between the Alicons and Hardclaw & Switchblade continued. It was all or nothing time. Scarlett had said it was a crazy idea, suicidal even; and maybe she was right. This was no time however to worry about this, he would do it or die trying.
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Post by Bomblast on Jul 7, 2014 18:20:41 GMT -5
Switchblade fought hard. The Alicons were strong, but they were slow, clumsy and stupid. Switchblade found the first Alicon surprisingly easy to defeat. He side-stepped the initial attack, hacking at the Alicon's arm. He parried and deflected a follow up attack then sank his right blade into the Alicon's chest. As the Alicon struggled, Switchblade drove his other blade into the Alicon's neck. He twisted both blades before tearing them free. Kicking the broken Alicon away, Switchblade prepared to face the others.
Switchblade moved around, making sure that the Alicons stayed in front of him. He used his blades to block an attack from the first while he kicked out at the second. Disengaging from the first Alicon, Switchblade was able to jump back from the third. The first didn't last long, but to Switchblade, it felt like an eternity. To an onlooker, it might have looked like a graceful dance. But it was brutal. As the combatants attacked, parried and counter-attacked each other, chunks of armour and other parts went flying. When it was over, the Alicons lay motionless on the floor while Switchblade stood, his armour chipped, scarred and broken. He looked up to see how Hardclaw was doing.
Switchblade retracted his arm blades and deployed the shield on his left arm. He sprinted over to Hardclaw, scooping up a spear as he ran. Switchblade slid in behind Hardclaw, deflecting a spear with his shield while using his own spear to drive back the attacker.
"Figured you could use someone watching your back." He said as he blocked another attack.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jul 14, 2014 22:56:13 GMT -5
As the Alicon pressed their assault on the helpless citizens of the village, Guren and Scarlett could not help but defend the helpless against the cruel actions of the Quintesson's troops. Using the ruins and smoke from the fires as cover, Scarlett and Guren would ambushed small groups of Alicons who were preying on the citizens.
The pair neared the quarters where Alpha Trion had being staying in. Outside a four Alicon were beating a lone Cybertronian to death. Anger grew within Scarlett as she wasted no time and threw her spear, hitting one Alicon in the neck, causing fuel to spray the ground as the wounded soldier stumbled backwards. As the other Alicons looked to see where the attack came from, Guren was already running at them. From his hands came a small group of spinning stars, hitting each Alicon, causing them so much pain that they could not focus and counter attack. As Guren drew in closer, Scarlett was right behind, now armed with her crossbow. She fired one long spike into the chest of a Alicon, making him hit the ground and taking him out of the fight. With his long sword in both of his hands, Guren rolling across the ground and brought his sword up against the chin of one Alicon, cutting his face guard in half as the blade ripped upwards and claimed an optic. He then swung the sword long on the other Alicon and sliced through a knee, bringing down the last of the soldiers.
Scarlett ran up on the Alicon who she brought down with her spear. With swift force she pulled out her weapon and yelled to Guren, "Finish them off, I'll get Apha Trion.
Guren needed no encouragement as he hacked whatever life was left in the Alicons away before they could even attempt to try and defend themselves.
Scarlett rushed up to the tower Alpha Trion was staying in. Black smoke was coming from inside and no signs of life were seem. With no regard for her personal safety Scarlett forced the door open despite how hot it was.
"Alpha Trion!" She yelled in to the darkness and heat. Scarlett could not see a thing as she ventured inside. Her optics were getting clogged with ash and dirty as it flew about in the air. The heat was too much for her and soon she retreated back the way she came. Outside the front door stood Guren.
"Where's Master Trion?" Yelled Guren.
"I can't find him. I can't see and the heat is too much."
Guren helped Scarlett regain her vision by cleaning off her face and optics. Then he began to think back to his training. Back to the day he failed in the cave when he was blinded by Alpha Trion and tested to find his way without sight. He then realized what his Master was trying to teach him.
"Scarlett, stay here and keep the area free of Alicons."
"Wait, what are you doing? Gurn don't be a fool!"
It was too late, Guren had already gone inside the hut.
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As Switchbalde came to Hardclaw aid, the tall and bulky Blademaster let off a might laugh that actually stunned the Alicons for a moment. "Ha-Haa! The Quintesson army is nothing against those who stand together! Like how we survived the Sharkticon pit, we shall survive today!"
Hardclaw then brought his war hammer down on a stunned Alicon's head, crushing it as the hammer was driven down into the soldier's neck. Another Alicon tried to strike Hardclaw with his club but Hardclaw defended himself with his shield. With a strong push Hardclaw sent the Alicon falling backwards in to a group of Alicons. Hardclaw then swung his war hammer and smashed the faces of two more Alicon before returning to the back to back formation he and Switchblade had made. Hardclaw then began taunting those who surrounded him and his comrade. "Come come now, surely none of you want to live forever, ha!"
*****
As Litos ran around the Guardian's feet, the other Guardian continued it's way towards him even though Hawk was distracting the towering gaint. General Ghyrik then flew towards the Guardian that Hawk was flying around and landed on it's shoulder. "Guardian robot DSE563.8! Focusing your firepower on the slave below!"
Hawk watched in terror was the Guardian robot raised his arm canon and aimed at Litos. [COMLINK]"Litos watch out!"[/COMLINK]
Litos managed to look in time and saw what was going on. His survival instincts seemed to take over, forgetting about what he was doing. As a the Guardian robot released the massive build up of energy from his arm canon, Litos jumped out of the way of the destruct ball of fury as it came hurling towards him. As the plasma energy hit the ground, Litos' body, though not hit, was pushed through the air even further then his leap would of taken him. He landed on the ground several feet away and back near the statue of Primus.
General Ghyrik look on in disapproval. "Finish him off!" He commanded the Guardian. The robot began to swing his canon around again to take aim on Litos' fallen form. Hawk saw that his comrade was still alive and rushed in. He saw that he couldn't reach Litos in time and decided on the next best thing. Gaining as much speed that he could, Hawk transformed to his robot mode, drew his sword and fell towards the Guardian robot that General Ghyrik stood on.
Hawk drove his sword with all the strength he had into the Guardian's face glass shield and into it's right optic. The Guardian was stunned and fired off a random shot that crashed into the ground and killed several Alicon troops. The force that Hawk gained to drive his sword in through the thick glass plate knocked him aside and he fell on to the shoulder of the massive juggernaut. General Ghyrik, shaken by the sudden surprise attack, regain composure and attacked Hawk with his electric whip.
Hawk grimaced in pain with the first strike of the whip. "Your a coward Ghyrik! Striking unarmed warriors! Using life-less titans to fight your battles!"
"That's General Ghyrik! And you are no warrior! Your merely a slave who learned a few tricks!"
General Ghyrik went to strike Hawk again, but this time Hawk caught the whip his hands. Though it stung, Hawk hung on and managed to pull in General Ghyrik close to him. As Hawk struggled with General Ghyrik he couldn't help but notice that the Guardian that Litos was dealing with was tangled in the wire around it's legs. The explosion that sent Litos flying through the air had tighten the wire around the titan's legs. As he held the General, Hawk radioed Litos. [COMLINK]"Litos if you still function, you know what to do. Bring that beast down!"[/COMLINK]
*****
Guren ran about the tower, searching each room that he could for Alpha Trion. At time he had to close his optics so the smoke and heat wouldn't sear his optic and damage his vision. He sometimes commit the lay out of a room to memory. Other times when the smoke was too much, he'd make use of his other senses while his optics were closed to make his way around the tower.
He made his way up the stairs, ignoring the heat and the carnage along the way. He found nothing and no one. Guren was hoping to Primus he would find his Master alive. Not just for Alpha Trion's sake but also to apologize for cursing his Master when he had failed his test.
Close to the top of the tower, Guren could see that the stairs had been destroyed. Below the ruin staircase was a 100 foot drop in to the fire below. Guren had no idea where the damage ended as there was too much black smoke in front of him. The heat was at it's worst up here too. How he had survived this long he had no idea. But he had taken it this far and there was no turning back.
Closing his optics once more, Guren took a few steps back and leapt into the darkness. The smoke engulfed him and the heat caused his steel skin to sear and change colour. Guren reached out with both hands, hoping to find something to grab on to if his feet didn't connect with something solid. And then as gravity seem to take it's hold, as Guren felt his body start to fall on a angle that meant the next stop was the inferno below him, he felt the sensation of relief while at the same time the touch of something solid in his hands. As Guren stopped his fatal fall, he pulled himself up but as he did he could feel the thing that he though was the other end of the stair break in his grasp. Wasting no time he pulled his weight up as hard as he could and launched himself forward. His feet connected with something that felt like a wall, allowing Guren to pushed himself off and back into the air one more time. Guren was now making good on the test that weeks ago he had originally failed.
Guren then hit the floor of the level, leaving the stairs behind. He was also out of the smoke and could feel the day's light on his face. It felt as if he had reached a room that had been left untouched by the battle. As Guren opened his optics, he realized that he was at the top of the tower. The top level had in fact been blown off and it's ceiling destroyed, allowing the light Guren felt on his face to shine in. He looked around as this was the last room to be search with in the tower. It was also the room Alpha Trion was using due to the view it gave him of the land. All of Alpha Trion's belonging, what was left of them, were here. But Alpha Trion was no where to be found.
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