Nightstreak's P.O.V.
"Come on now Nightstreak, don't tell me that's all you've got~" Airachnid purred, leaping to the side to dodge my blaster. I brought my blades from my forearms, charging towards her.
"You wish!" I twirled around, giving three swift kicks to her face, but she blocked each one effortlessly. I snaked behind her, wrapping one arm around her throat while the other grab for one of her wrists, holding it behind her. She grunted, trying to pull away. If I could smirk, I would.
"What's wrong Airachnid? Stuck?" I asked. Howevever she looked back at me, smirking. "As if~" Suddenly something grabbed me from under my arms, and yanked me away. I yelped, seeing that it was her spider like legs that had caught me. They pulled me back, giving her room to whirl around and kick me away. I yelped as I went flying into the air, only for something sticky to engulf my body and stick me to the wall.
"What the?!" I looked down, seeing I was stuck in some webbing. Airachnid gave a chuckle, with a playful smirk on her face. I pouted.
"Well played...." I grunted as I tried to wiggle my body, to which came from little success. "Scrap, now I can't get out." I muttered. Frostbite and Bloodsurge watched near the entrance, giving small amused sounds as they looked at me.
"What are you two laughing about?" I asked. That made them both erupt in more noises of amusement, and soon I couldn't help but laugh myself. I guess anyone would look silly being stuck like this. I could only imagine Megatron being trapped in Airachnid's webbing....but maybe he'd be able to free himself, unlike me.
"Do you need help?" Airachnid asked.
"I'm fine, I can do this!" I stated with confidence. I tried to maneuver my blades to the right angle, and within a few seconds of concentration, I managed to cut the webbing and land back onto the ground.
"Phew, I'm good!" I stated.
"You're training is going well. You always surprise me with something new." Airachnid said. I gave a nod. "Thanks Airachnid...." I said, however my thoughts began to wander. I felt my gaze stray to the floor. I love training with Airachnid, it was something special she and I had. But....sometimes I wish I could train with the other Decepticons. Knockout is always busy with medical stuff, Breakdown and Dreadwing are busy keeping the troops in line, Soundwave is constantly trying to decode the Iacon Database, and Megatron.....I could never bring myself to ask him of such a task, no matter how much I wanted him to.
"Nightstreak?" I snapped out of my thoughts, looking back at the femme before me, who wore a puzzled expression. "What's the matter? I lost ya there for a moment." she said.
"Nothing. Nothing important...." I murmured. She crossed her arms across her chest. "You're gonna have to do a better job at lying then that." she stated.
"Well....I just wish the other Decepticons would want to train with me as well. I want to be able to learn new fighting techniques and skills from different opponents. But it seems I'll never get the chance...." I said.
"Awe, am I not enough?" Airachnid asked, putting on a fake hurt expression. Me, being the naive con I was, held my arms out and shook my head.
"No no! T-That's not it! I-I just mean that-" I stopped however when she chuckled.
"I'm just kidding. I know what you mean." she replied. "Oh...right." I said. However a small frown replaced her smile. "Although, I think you're right. I don't see you being able to train with the others any time soon." she said. I sighed.
"Well, the best I can do is just work hard to not fail Megatron." I stated. Airachnid gave me a curious expression, placing her hands on her hips. "I do want to ask something....how come you're so loyal to that rust bucket?" she asked. I tilted my head as I felt Bloodsurge perch on my shoulder, nuzzling into my neck.
"What do you mean? Why wouldn't I be?"
"....Nightstreak. I don't think I have to spell out that you're very different from the rest of the Decepticons. For some reason, in which I don't understand, you don't want anyone to get hurt right? Yet your willing to put your life on the line for the Cybertronian that is responsible for the destruction of our planet, and wants to continue down that path. I don't see how someone....with a pure spark, such as yours, is so loyal to him, or even cares about any con on this ship." Airachnid explained. I didn't look away.
The two of us stared at each other for a moment in silence. I felt Frostbite nuzzle his head into the palm of my hand as he stood on his hind legs, whining a little for attention. I picked him up, gently stroking his head, to which he wagged his tail. Airachnid crossed her arm, her gaze holding a more impatient gleam as she waited for a response from me.
".....I have my reasons." was all I could manage to say. Airachnid narrowed her optics, and opened her mouth to speak, however the door opened, and we turned our attention to it. Hardshell entered the room.
"My queen." he said, giving a small bow.
"Be at ease Hardshell. Have you something to report?" Airachnid asked. Hardshell gave a nod.
"It would appear Soundwave has decrypted another set of coordinates from the Iacon Database. We are arriving at the site soon," Hardshell turned his attention to me, "He wishes for you to accompany him." I perked up, wings flickering.
"Me? Really?!" Finally I get to get out of here and do something! I haven't been able to do a thing since we decoded the first four relics!
"Yes. He is rather....unimpressed with Knockout and Dreadwing's failures of obtaining the relics, and Soundwave has his own assignment as of now. So he has chosen you to accompany him." he stated. I nodded.
"On my way then!" I stated. I looked to Airachnid. "I'll see ya later!" I stated, then followed Hardshell out of the room. However I could feel Airachnid's gaze on my back as I left.
Le time skip
Okay so maybe the actual mission was not as exciting as I had hoped, but on the plus side, it made it safer for everyone. Right now Megatron and I were currently at a large mountain near the edge of a forest, where Vehicon troopers and Insecticons were digging furiously with drills and tools to find the relic. I tried to do my part, helping lift some rubble and dig a bit.
Frostbite and Bloodsurge were helping as well, in fact right now they were working together to move a giant boulder with their heads. I panted a little, feeling a bit tired, but I didn't let it stop me.
"Good job guys, keep it up." I told my companions. Both nodded and seemed to work harder to move the boulder away. I looked to the horizon. A beautiful sunset laid before us, giving a breath taking glow upon the Earth.
"Beautiful...." I shook my head. I gotta focus, can't slack. I looked to the next boulder beside me. It was a little heavy for me to carry, but I made myself lift it up with both hands. I grunted, slowly backing up. Okay so this is heavier than I expected, and my arms were begging to drop it. But I made myself carry it away. Some of the working Vehicons looked to me, wearing puzzled expressions, then looked back at me.
"Nightstreak, do you need help....?" one asked.
"Yeah, you don't have to-" I shook my head.
"I'm good! I'm totally good! Thanks though!" I called, however I could already hear my strained voice. Nonetheless I made my way to the edge of the dig site and let the stone drop onto the ground. I let out a large, heavy sigh, then began to pant hard, resting my hands on my knees. This is a lot of work. I don't know how Vehicons can do this all the time. Then again....I am very small. I looked to my mini cons, who had just finished pushing their boulder, and they too were panting hard. Soon they both laid down, with Frostbite resting on top of Bloodsurge.
"Gotta keep working guys....can't slack..." I panted.
"Nightstreak." I turned my attention to Megatron, seeing that he was approaching me. "Yes my liege? Is there something you wanted me to do?" I asked eagerly. Megatron raised a brow, seeming a bit taken aback, but shook his head.
"Not as of now. However, I do not understand why you are helping the Vehicons with the digging. I only had you stationed here for maintenance and back up. It is not required for you to do any more unless I say so." Megatron said.
"I understand that Master. But I want to be able to help as much as I can." I replied. However I felt my wings droop. "Unless of course, my actions have once again upset you." I said. It's been awhile since I've been on Megatron's 'good side'. While I felt all my reckless actions were necessary, I do not like to upset Megatron in any way.
"No. It does not bother me. If you wish to continue with the digging, then do so. However I want you to keep in check of your limits. We both know that physically, you are much smaller than most Cybertronians, and I cannot afford anyone to be in serious condition right now. Understood?" Megatron explained. I perked up, giving a firm nod.
"Of course Lord Megatron! As you wish!" I stated.
"Lord Megatron!" we turned our attention to the Vehicon's voice. He pointed to a part of the mountain right in front of him. He must've found the relic. Megatron smirked, walking towards the mountain.
"I certainly hope that our new acquisition is of Decepticon origin." He made his way to the mountain, his fixing onto the relic.....and suddenly widened in pure shock.
"It cannot be...." he murmured. I tilted my head. "Lord Megatron," I quickly went to his side, "What is the matter? What relic is-" however I interrupted myself with a sharp gasp.
The Star Saber
"No way...." I said. The blade was buried deep within the rock. "Power of this magnitude, must never be allowed to fall into the hands of Optimus Prime.....no matter what." Megatron stated. I took a step forward, with Bloodsurge flying beside me.
"I don't believe it. A relic such as this....on Earth?" I murmured. Frostbite trotted over to the relic, standing up to sniff at it. His head tilted to the side, looking curious. He back up however as Megatron approached the relic. He stared at it for a moment, as if processing what it was. Then he placed on hand on the handle, and gave many hard tugs, letting out small grunts.
Tug after tug, he got more frustrated, his lips curling up into a snarl. Then he grabbed the sword with both hands and placed one foot on the mountain. Then he let out a cry as he tried to pull out the sword with all his might. However his efforts were futile, as he was forced to let go and back away, panting. I watched as he suddenly pointed his blaster at the relic, and began to fire rapidly at it. A dust cloud formed around it, preventing us from being able to see it. After Megatron had calmed down, he lowered his weapon, taking a few steps forward....
Only to look at it in surprise as the dust cloud cleared, revealing the saber had not budged, and the rock had not even cracked.
"The rock is impermeable. The relic is emanating a protective shield. It will only respond to the power of a Prime." he muttered. He gave a angry growl before speaking again.
"We will remove it if we have to take the entire mountain!"
Le time skip
Okay so there was kinda a new plan. The plan was to dig out everything that surrounded the mountain so we can lift it up and take it away with the Star Saber inside. Of course, I did what I could to help, but I couldn't help but be concerned. A part of me wished the Autobots would show up and steal the saber before we took it away, so it wouldn't be in Decepticon hands. Then again, since it only responds to the power of a Prime, we can't exactly use it, so that's something.
"Almost...and...there," I vented as I placed another large stone down, placing a hand on my back, "Geez I am gonna be sore tomorrow..." I murmured. Frostbite approached me, his ears folding back as he gave a small concerned whine. I placed a hand on his head and gently scratched behind his ear.
"I'm alright buddy. Just a little tired." I said. Bloodsurge beside me, giving a few small clicks.
"I don't know how much longer we'll be here. It depends." I said. I looked back, seeing the Vehicons working hard, and Megatron ordering Insecticons and workers around. He seemed tense, and stressed, in fact I'd almost say he's....nervous. I looked back at the Star Saber, its handle just begging for a Prime to grasp onto it.
"I guess I can't blame him....that there is a very powerful weapon." I said aloud, making both of my mini cons cock their heads. I shook my own head.
"Nothing sorry, just thinking aloud-" however I froze, snapping my head to the forest. I didn't see anything, no shadows or figures, but....something was there. Or maybe someone. The Autobots? Maybe but....
"ENOUGH!" I whirled around, seeing all the workers stop dead in their tracks, looking before our master.
"Commence transport!" Megatron called. I watched as a large grabber came down from the Nemesis above, and grabbed a hold of the mountain piece that contained the relic. This made Megatron smile. However suddenly blasters could be heard, and I snapped my head towards the source. I was caught off guard by a white Cybertronian running in, blasting every Vehicon trooper he came across, and doing a good job too.
"Who in the pits of Kaon is that?!" Megatron demanded. The Cybertronian went straight for the relic, seizing it and giving a strong tug. After a few futile efforts, he stumbled back.
"Scrap! It's really in there tight!" he said. However he cried out in pain as he was shot in the back, landing onto the ground. I watched as the Vehicons started to swarm around him.
"No no no! He's gonna get killed!" I thought. Suddenly I could hear hissing and screeching from the forest, and snapped my head towards it. I could see two Insecticons chasing something that was on the ground. I could barely make out the small human that ran past them and deeper into the forest. It was one of the Autobot's human friends. Why is he here?! I need to get him out! Scrap, but the Autobot....
"Psst, you two," both mini cons looked to me, "Go save that human in the forest. I have to help the Autobot." I said. Frostbite and Bloodsurge nodded, and took off into the forest. I took a deep breath, looking back at disaster before me. I watched as the Nemesis began to take away the relic, with a chunk of the mountain with it, before hurrying to the scene in the dig site.
"Bring him to me." Megatron said. The unknown Autobot was dragged to Megatron, right in front of him. My mind began to swirl with panicked thoughts. How am I gonna get the Autobot out of this?! He's right in front of Megatron! I can't make any moves! Well....maybe I can make one move. I have to be careful though.
Author's P.O.V.
Jack continued to run furiously as the Insecticons chased him, and he managed to slip into a tight tunnel from some rocks, just of of their reach. That didn't stop them from trying to get to him though. He panted hard, hand clutching his shirt where his heart was.
"This sucks! Why did I agree to come anyway?! I am so screwed!" he thought. One of the Insecticons reached out to him, giving a low hiss.....however suddenly both of them screeched in pain and backed away, clutching their heads. Jack watched in confusion, hearing two thuds from outside.
"What the- what just happened?" he yelped when suddenly Frostbite peeked inside, tilting his head. He wanted to play with the strange fleshy, and gave a small bark. However he heard Bloodsurge's clicking, calling Frostbite back. Frostbite pouted, but went back to his friend, leaving the human by the rocks. Meanwhile Jack stood there in shock.
"Uh....was I just saved?"
Nightstreak's P.O.V.
"What is your name, Autobot?" Megatron asked the bot before him. The Autobot looked up at him before smirking.
"Why? Who wants to know?" he asked. Megatron growled, raising a hand to hit him. All the while I was slowly backing away, hiding behind a large boulder. Just as Megatron raised his hand, I made a purple ground bridge underneath the Autobot, and he fell through. Megatron's optics widened.
"What?!" before anyone could jump in, I made the ground bridge close. I looked to the forest, seeing the purple glow of the other ground bridge fade away.
"There, that should do it..." I thought. Megatron growled. "Where did he go?!" suddenly more footsteps came from the forest. The new Autobot came out into the night....with all the other Autobots, except Optimus.
The Autobots began to fire at the Vehicons, and vice vursa. However Megatron noticed Optimus's absence, and looked around the area.
"Where's Optimus?!" he demanded. The two of us snapped our heads to the mountain, seeing a familiar blue and red truck drive up it and towards the Nemesis, that resumed to taking the relic far away.
"Keep Prime from the relic!" Megatron demanded, transforming and flying after him. A few Vehicon soldiers followed him. I wanted to do the same, but I needed to stay for Frostbite and Bloodsurge-
A familiar bark made me whirl around, and I spotted both mini cons coming this way. I transformed. "Hurry! Get on Frostbite!" I stated. Frostbite barked and leaped onto my back, and I flew off, with Bloodsurge following me. I tried to catch up with Megatron and Optimus, but the lack of energy from the work I did today was catching up to me even more.
I watched as the four Decepticons in front of me kept trying to shoot at the Prime, to which did not work as Optimus used his driving skills to miss the blasts. Suddenly Optimus drove off the mountain, flying through the air, reached a hand out towards the relic.....and grabbed onto the handle of the Star Saber.
Suddenly the saber began to glow a bright blue, and Optimus fell down to the ground as the saber slipped out of the stone. Megatron retreated back to the Nemesis with his Vehicons. "Maybe I should do the same." I thought. I didn't hesitate to fly towards the ship, heading inside.
Smallest time skip
I ran into the command bridge, seeing Megatron was already there. He watched with anger as Optimus wielded the saber in his hands.
"Drop the mountain on him." he growled. I watched as the mountain was dropped, and started to roll towards Optimus. A part of me was screaming for Optimus to run, dodge...just move! However I was taken away when I saw Optimus split the boulder in two, leaving him unharmed.
The expression on Megatron's face.....could only be described as terrified.
Suddenly Optimus sent a blue wave attack towards our direction. It struck the ship somewhere, making everyone almost lose their footing. We barely managed to keep in the air as we retreated to the sky. Megatron growled, clenching his fists.
"We Decepticons.....now face our darkest hour."