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Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.[ss:TTFV6: Latyrx]
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Post by silverdragon on Jan 24, 2011 15:59:25 GMT -5
Retractor stumbled as the hidden lift began its decent, steadying himself quickly and glancing around, hoping no one saw.
Looking above him, Retractor was mesmerized by the shrinking portal that was the beginning of the lift shaft. As the moments passed he began to feel uneasy. How long would it take to reach the bottom?
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Post by Bomblast on Jan 24, 2011 16:01:42 GMT -5
Bomblast looked at Sidewinder with his head cocked to one side. He turned to Tormentor.
"Hey! This one's talking to himself too! You two have something in common!" He laughed.
Bomblast patted Sidewinder on the shoulder, maybe a little harder than needed, as a gesture of showing he didn't really think Sidewinder was insane.
Powersurge had backed away from the rest and folded his arms across his chest, ignoring the rest of the group and wondering what awaited them at the bottom.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jan 24, 2011 17:53:12 GMT -5
On top of the crazy ramblings of a couple of the Decepticons on the lift, Steeler made with the empty threats, that is until they reached the bottom. Steeler took a quick look around, with no one in sight, be was the first one off the lift, and walking tough again.
Sunreaper, Vendetta and the others followed the large brute. In the dark tunnel it was hard to see up ahead, but the sound of Steeler's voice kept them on track. 'It seems to me, that no Decepticons are here. We are the only ones and clearly without me, the lot of you would not be brave enough to face the unknown.'
As the bulky robot finished his sentence, a single bright circle, no bigger then the opening on the barrel of a assault gun appeared before Steeler. It seemed to float there in the darkness, sitting at the roughly the same height of Steeler's shoulders.
After few seconds pasted before a green light shot from the circle and scanned Steeler. And then another light shot out and scanned Metalingus and then Bomblast and so on.
Steeler's voice shook as he spoke. 'W-what is it?'
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Post by Onix Solo on Jan 24, 2011 18:00:53 GMT -5
Onix chuckled to himself. The large Decepticon acting so tough, shaken up by a small light and scanner.
"Whats wrong Steeler? Afraid of a little scan?"
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jan 24, 2011 18:56:08 GMT -5
Thats was it for Steeler, the brute had enough of Onix Major's smart mouthed comments. He turned around and made straight for Onix as the rest of the Decepticon were all to happy to let him by so not to get trampled. 'I'm gonna shove my foot up your turbo charger so fast your mouth will exhale exhaust!'
'ENOUGH!'
The voice was enough to stop Steeler in his tracks. The brute truned, as others did to see Shockwave emerge from the shadows.
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Post by Hoist on Jan 24, 2011 19:25:13 GMT -5
Torquemada thought Steeler liked the sound of his own voice, but was happy to see the bot go for the "mighty Onix" a bot with delusions for greed and fortune. Which made him wonder how he even managed to stay in the Decepticon ranks with out someone blasting him in the back because of his "whatever it takes" attitude.
His thoughts were interrupted from the call to order from Shockwave. All though he was pleased to see him once again he was still very surprised that one-eyed freak was still functional.
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Post by Bomblast on Jan 25, 2011 16:41:44 GMT -5
Bomblast laughed as Steeler and Onix were about to come to blows, but immediately stopped once Shockwave revealed himself. He nudged Retractor and whispered.
"My money would have been on Onix."
Powersurge smiled to himself as Shockwave asserted his authority. While he wasn't a huge fan of Shockwave's personality, he had to respect the sheer power of the mech.
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Post by Onix Solo on Jan 25, 2011 17:06:18 GMT -5
Onix was pleased enough at making the large mech look like a wreck-loose in front of two of the most powerful Decepticons in Megatron's army. He stepped back from Steeler and gave his attention to Shockwave.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jan 25, 2011 17:30:41 GMT -5
'Dare I repeat myself Bomblast? Perhaps your and some of your comrades enjoy and even pride yourselves in combat for sport, make no mistake, you have been summoned here for a purpose.'
After his statement, Shockwave stepped towards the group and inspected each one with out the eye scan. 'Metalignus, a space warrior who's taste for destruction makes him an effective soldier yet dangerous to his comrades. Torquemada, you once assisted Starscream when it came to the production of dark energy. You shall be useful, so long as you serve the Decepticon agenda and not your own. Bomblast, strong warrior but his own worst enemy. Onix Major, not to trusted as his ties to the Decepticons are based on what we pay you. However, delivering us Optimus Prime has given some credit to your name. Vendetta, skilled air warrior but his vanity can left him unless.'
Vendetta sneered at Shockwave's word but said nothing in his defense.
The one-eyed Decepticon went on. 'Retractor. Highly skilled medic who has more then once repaired our troops on the battlefield and has helped to turn the tie. But a coward when too close to the front lines. Powersurge, your speed is your greatest asset. Its a pity its all you can speak of. Steeler, strong warrior who carries extreme firepower and fighting skill but your inexperience and the lies you use to cover that up. Not even sure what it is your really capable of.... Scatterdust. Spy and an effective scout who's over critical opinions will serve no purpose but to test the patiences of his superiors.'
Scatterdust was about to say something, but then thought it was best not to.
Shockwave was far from done. 'Eclipse. A self-sacrificing warrior. I wonder though, is it because of your locality to the Decepticon cause or due to a lack of intelligence to know your in trouble before it's too late? Tormentor. Once brilliant, now cannon fodder. Sunreaper, its rare to find a Decepticon who works so well with others. Yet, stupid beyond measure.'
Shockwave out a smile on Sunreaper's face until the emotionless one finished his analysis of him. Shockwave then came to comment on the last of the group. 'And Sidewinder. The inventor. Megatron requested that I make sure you find his way to him. Now all of you, follow.'
Shockwave began down another tunnel that began to light up as he made his way through. 'No matter what you are now or then rest assured, you will all serve the Decepticon war machine at optimum levels of productivity. Or you can meet the same fate as many of our brothers then went before you into the great void.'
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Post by Onix Solo on Jan 25, 2011 17:51:55 GMT -5
Onix might have been the only one in the group flattered by Shockwave's inspections. He isn't one to deny who he is, and handing over Optimus was a big deal, though it could come back to bite him later if he needed to jump ship since the Decepticons couldn't hold him. Right now, he was in this for many reasons other than the spoils. Still, he made his own observations of Shockwave in his head.
'Shockwave, cold and always calculating. As likely to turn and run as I am if the calculation show a small percentage of success. Good to keep in mind if things go south. Could make a great ally.......but then the odds of me stabbing him in the back are great, and he knows it. Forget that last notion.'
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Post by Bomblast on Jan 25, 2011 17:54:59 GMT -5
Powersurge bitterly wanted to say something and add that he had more than just speed to offer, but decided if he did, all the speed on Cybertron wouldn't be able to save his skid-plate.
Bomblast grinned at hearing what Shockwave said about him, thinking being his own worst enemy was something to be proud of. He followed Shockwave as he lead the group, filling with pride about them being part of the Decepticon War Marchine.
"I AM the Decepticon War Machine" He thought to himself.
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Post by Highram on Jan 26, 2011 2:39:21 GMT -5
Sidewinder resisted the urge for another giant grin. "Megatron wants to make sure I find him?" Thought Sidewinder. "There's got to be something very interesting going on for him to be wanting little old me"
"And Decepticon war machine eh? I hope I'll be able to reinvent that old bat" He thought snikkering to himself.
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Post by Neo Calrissian on Jan 26, 2011 6:24:21 GMT -5
Tormentor creped along behind the rest of the group, and at first smiled hen he heard Bomblast's comment. With sudden and unexpected speed, he then slid up behind him and whispered fiercely in his ear. "I'm not crazy. I'M NO-T." He then drew back, just in time for Shockwave to make his entrance. He watched in fascination as he went around the room, scanning the other bots and drawing information out of his hat. He hissed angrily when Shockwave referenced him as 'cannon fodder', but still followed the others on into another tunnel. His eyes glowed a dark blood red to enhance his vision, as the darkness crept on all sides. To know one in particular, he suddenly started talking again. “Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it. I'm not cannon fodder..."
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Post by Aqualec on Jan 26, 2011 19:22:15 GMT -5
Metalingus heard everything Shockwave mentioned about him. It was nothing he hadn't heard before from previous commanders or comrades. It also wasn't going to stop him being who he was.
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Post by Jazzman Crothers on Jan 27, 2011 18:13:05 GMT -5
Shockwave leads the group into a large chamber that looks as if he had been burned out years ago by some corrosive substance. Steel walls and metal pillars are darken and twisted, ceiling rafters rusted and falling apart along with a floor that cracks when too much weight rests on its surface. Inside this chamber, more Decepticons are present, waiting for their master to arrive.
Shockwave looks around and hears the conversations taking place among the Decepticon ranks. Many are wondering what their next move is, others want more Dark Energon for when they face the Autobots. Then their are those who are cursing Megatron's name with the failure to destroy the Autobots and their new leader, Optimus Prime.
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