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The Ripple Effect

Part One


Silverbolt and Cheetor jet through the sky performing routine surveys, “ So Silverbolt how is everything with you and legs?” asked Cheetor attempting to make small talk. “ That would be disrespectful to talk about Blackaracnia’s relationship with me.”  Bellowed Silverbolt.  “ It’s been a long day I can’t wait to rest my wings.” Said Silverbolt as he looks at Cheetor.  “ Ya well I just want a few mega cycles of sleep if any thing.  Why did we have to watch the Ark 12 mega cycles today?”  Wined Cheetor.  “ It is imperative to keep the Ark guarded or Megatron might try to…” “Ya ya to destroy Optimus Prime and the time line of Cybertron.” Finished the transmetal cat.  Then Cheetor looks up at the stars.  “Leaping lasers what is that?” exclaimed Cheetor pointing at a moving star.  “ Oh, that is the constellation Leo.” Answered Silverbolt. 

“ No look at that.”  “ Hmmm…. I don’t know.” Answered Silverbolt curiously.

 

Rattrap is snoring loudly with his feet up on the computer.  Then the computer screen blinks and shows a grid map of the sky.  “ Alert!  Temporal distortions in sector 1179.”  The computer blurted out as alarms went off.  “ What in Cybertron’s moon is goin’ on!” yelled Rattrap as he fell out of his seat. He rushes to his seat and begins typing on the pad.  “What’s going on Rattrap?” asked Optimus with Rhinox behind him.  “ A I’m not sure boss monkey.” Answered Rattrap getting out of the chair.  “ Let me take a look.” Said Rhinox as he sits down and begins typing.  Optimus and Rattrap stand behind the rhino.

 

“ What the?” said Rhinox as he looks over the sensor data.  “ What is it?” asked Optimus.  “ It looks like some kind of object in orbit out of sink with our time period. And its having a temporal displacement effect on the planet.”  Explained Rhinox.

 

“And what in da heck does dat mean?”  Asked Rattrap.  “ Here I’ll show you.”.  Then Rhinox gets up and leaves the room.  “ What’s he doin’?”  Rattrap asked confused.

“ Who knows.” Answered Optimus with a grin.  A few cycles later he returns with a clear tank of water with sand at the bottom.  “ What is that for Rhinox?” asked Primal.  “ Ok, say the planet is the tank of water.  And this pebble is the object in space.  Watch what happens when I drop the pebble in.” explained Rhinox as he drops the pebble in. “ Oh, I see.  The pebble stirs up the sand.”  Said Primal.  “ Ya and the ripples from the pebble hitting the water changes the shape of the water.”  Explained Rhinox.  “ So what does that mean?” asked the rat.  “ It means we’re in trouble.”  Stated Rhinox coldly.

 

Fade out

 

The hull of the ship is glowing a green glow.  There is temporal fissures forming like ripples on water on the hull plates.  The areas where the ripples are are turning rusted and plant life is growing on it.

 

The ship inside is growing plant life and the lights are very dime.  There are sparks flying everywhere.  “Errr…  Inferno report!” bellowed the Predicon commander.  “ Power levels have dropped 60% in the last mega cycle my queen.” Answered the loyal drone.    “ And Megatron there’s some kinda field ‘round da base ripn’ it apart.” Exclaimed the fuzor. “Waspinator does not want to be destroyed.”  Whined Waspinator. Then Megatron’s hover chair fell to the ground with him in it.  “ Errr…  We must evacuate the base quickly!”  Yelled Megatron as he struggles to stand.  “Inferno keep your eye on Rampage.” whispered Megatron.

 

Rampage is sneaking into Megatron’s quarters slowly, he crouches down on one knee and bends over the floor plating.  “ Freeze traitor!” ordered Inferno as he chocks his gun.  “ Stand slowly and come with me to face the royalties wrath.” Exclaimed Inferno. Rampage stands slowly and turns around. “ Listen ant you’re getting’ on my last nerve. HE IS NOT ROYALTY!!!” screamed Rampage as he walks up to Inferno. “ How dare you talk about my….” Rampage smashes his fist into Infernos gut, ramming him into the wall.  “ Finally now for my freedom.” Then he bends over the plating and rips it open.  Inside is the spark cage glowing a bright white light. His hand extends and he’s about to grab the cage, but then he is blown a few feet away. “ How many times do I have to tell you.  Your life belongs to me.  Yesss…  You will never be free Rampage.  (Giggle)” Said Megatron as his laser cannon hums louder.  “ Some day we’ll switch spots and I’ll be the oppressor and you’ll be the oppressed.” Exclaimed Rampage as he stands.  “ Perhaps.  Come we must leave.” Said Megatron as he picks Inferno’s crushed body up.

 

As the Predicon base was being distorted the maximal base was also. Cheetor and Silverbolt land on the south side near the south hatch. “ Jumping Jupiter what is goin’ on?’ asked Cheetor as he transforms to robot form. “ Some kind of anomaly.” Answered Silverbolt confused.

 

The lights are also dime and there are sparks and plant life everywhere.  A small explosion just occurred in the hall and it knocked everyone to the ground.  “ Errr…  Is… is everyone ok?” asked the worried leader as he dusts himself off.  “ I’m fine but what ‘bout the spider?” asked Rattrap as he stands to his feet.  “ Blackaracnia is still in her room.” Said Rhinox as he stands from the chair. “ Rhinox how much of the ship have the distortions engulfed?” asked Primal.  “ Well, the computers are off-line so I don’t know the exact answer, but it’s around 60%.” Explained Rhinox.  “ Man…  We’re all gonna die.” Whined Rattrap.

“ This time he might be right Optimus.” Stated Rhinox.  “ Why?” asked primal.  “ Time is being ripped apart. Right now the ship is only affected, but soon we’ll be.”

 

The small white vessel orbits the planet small ripples are being emitted from it.

 

It’s still dark with a few sparks here and there. You can see slight figures, but nothing else. “ Sir, our orbit is degrading. We’re starting to have an effect on the planet’s surface.” Said the figure in the back.  “ Hmmm…  I’m reading 20% of the planet effected. How much longer until the Ark is hit with the distortions?”  Asked the figure with a familiar voice. “ A… 1 mega cycle.” Answered the other figure. “ Sir if we don’t leave soon we’ll destroy the people you want to save!”  Exclaimed the figure in the back.  “ Get in the stasis pod now!” said the familiar voice. “ But sir…” asked the other. “ Go! I’ll destroy the ship that will stop the distortions.” Explained the familiar voice.  Then the other figure got up. “Take care of them Sky.” said the familiar voice.

 

The vessel’s hold hatch opens and the stasis pod flies out and heads toward the planet.

 

 

All of the Maximals are out side of the ship. The ripples are consuming the ship now and more and more plant life is growing.  “ What’s gonna happen big bot?” asked Cheetor. “I don’t know.” Said Primal reluctantly.  “ Look at that!” exclaimed Blackaracnia as she points to the pod hovering down to the ground.  All of the Maximals walk to the pod. The pods internal scanner extends out of the pod.  “ Scanning for compatible life form.” Stated the computer as the scanner emits an orange scanning beam.  “ Compatible life form found… replicating organic components….  Replications complete activation in 5 nano clicks.” Stated the computer as the hatch cracked open.  “ I thought all of the pods have fallen already?” said Silverbolt.

“ Me too.” Stated Primal as he walks close to the pod. Then the pod popped open and an eagle flies out. 

“ SkyFire Maximize!” the eagle screeched and it transformed to robot form and landed next to Rhinox.

“Rhinox we must get to the Ark!” exclaimed the eagle transformer.  Rhinox looks to Optimus confused, “A.. do I know you?” “No... well not exactly, but it doesn’t matter we must get to the Ark and safely activate the stasis mode.” Replied Skyfire, the new bot.  “Does this all have something to do with those temporal distortions?” asked Optimus.  “Yes, once the distortions reach the Ark the Auto-Bots and Decepticons will wake up from their little nap!” explained Sky.  “All units move out!  We’re going to tuck in some transformers!” ordered Optimus.  Rattrap turns to vehicle mode and turns to the new comer, “So… a… what do we call ya?”  Skyfire looks down to Rattrap, “My name is Skyfire, but my friends call me Sky.” Answered Skyfire as he jumps into the air and glides away with the other Maximals.

 


The Ripple Effect

Part Two

 

Last Time

 

….“Leaping lasers what is that?” exclaimed Cheetor pointing at a moving star.  “ That is the constellation Leo.”  Answered Silverbolt.  “ No look at that.”  “ Hmmm….  I don’t know.”  Answered Silverbolt curiously…..

 

….“ It looks like some kind of object in orbit, out of sink with our time period.  And it’s having a temporal effect on the planet.”  Explained Rhinox…  “ So what does that mean?” asked the rat.  “ It means we’re in trouble.”  Stated Rhinox coldly…..

 

 

….The ship inside is growing plant life and the lights are very dime.  There are sparks flying everywhere.  “Errr…  Inferno report!” bellowed the Predicon commander.  “ Power levels have dropped 60% in the last mega cycle my queen.”  Answered the loyal drone.  “ And Megatron there’s some kinda field ‘round da base.”  Exclaimed the fuzor…..

 

 

….“ Man…  We’re all gonna die.”  Whined Rattrap.  “ This time he might be right Optimus.”  Stated Rhinox.  “ Why?” asked primal.  “ Time is being ripped apart.  Right now the ship is only affected, but soon we’ll be…..

 

….“ Get in the stasis pod now!” said the familiar voice.  “ But sir…” asked the other.  “ Go!  I’ll destroy the ship that will stop the distortions.”  Explained the familiar voice.  Then the other figure got up.  “ Oh, and make sure they all get home alive. “ asked the familiar voice…..

 

….“A.. do I know you?” “No... well not exactly, but it doesn’t matter we must get to the Ark and safely activate the stasis mode.” Replied Sky, the new bot.  “Does this all have something to do with those temporal distortions?” asked Optimus.  “Yes, once the distortions reach the Ark the Auto-Bots and Decepticons will wake up from their little nap!” explained Sky.  “All units move out!  We’re going to tuck in some transformers!” ordered Optimus…..

 

 

 

Fade In

 

Inferno and Waspinator fly up.  “ My queen I have spotted the enemy heading toward the Ark.”  Said Inferno.  “ Not true Waspinator saw Maximals first.”  Whined Waspinator as he transforms and lands.

 “ Good job Inferno.”  Thanked Megatron. “ What?”  Waspinator exclaimed.  “ Let us see what our Maximal friends are doing.  Waspinator you’re with me.  Inferno, Quickstrick you bring Rampage.  Oh, and Rampage… if you act up remember your life is mine to control.”  Ordered Megatron. “You heard the queen’s orders… Move!” yelled inferno as he jumps and his tail jet starts.  Waspinator turns to beast form while Megatron transforms to his hover mode and hovers away.  “ Huh… so we get ta baby sit the crab.  Lucky us.”  Mumbled Quickstrike as he transforms to beast mode.

 

“ Hmmm… well this is it. Computer activate self destruct sequence for 5 cycles.” Ordered the deep voice. “ Self Destruct systems are off-line because of previous battle.” Answered the computer. “Slag! The Ark is about to be effected. I must destroy this ship!” yelled the transformer.  “ Wait I could crash the ship on the planet’s surface.” Said the hopeful voice.  Then the figure grabs the control stick and moves the ship into the atmosphere.  Then light hits the broken vessel and it revealed the pilot’s face and chest. 

“ Computer transmit this message to Maximal base.” “Transmitting message.” Reported the Computer. 

“ This is…a…  Rhinox… well the Rhinox 25 years from your time period.  I’ve come back to make the beast wars a little easier on my fellow transformers.  Sky is my comrade and he will help you. Take care Rhinox out.”  Said Rhinox sadly.

 

The evil spider is at his eight-screen computer typing away.  “ Alert ship entering planet’s atmosphere.” Reported the computer.  “ Hmmm…  Where will it land?” asked the devious transformer.  “ Temporal distortions are interfering with sensor readings.” Answered the computer.  “ Estimate the area in which the ships present course is head.” Ordered Tarantulas.

“ The ships estimated course leads between sectors 1702 and 1759.”  Estimated the computer as it brings a grid up on the middle screen.  “ Is anyone heading toward the vessel?” asked the spider.  “ Negative all Predicon and Maximal units are heading in the Ark’s position.” Reported the computer.  “ Good….  (Giggle)” laughed Tarantulas as he turns to cycle mode and speeds out of the cavern.

 

Optimus, Silverbolt, which is holding Blackaracnia, Cheetor, and Sky fly up and land.  Then Rattrap and Rhinox run up in beast and vehicle mode.  “ So tell us why are da Autobots wakin’ up?” asked the rat.  “ In this part of the planet it’s 1984 the earthquake is about to shake them awake.”  Explained Sky as he transforms to robot form. 

“ But how are we gonna stop an earth quake?’ asked Cheetor as he, Optimus, Rhinox and Rattrap transform.    We don’t stop the earthquake we will return the Autobots to stasis after the quake.”  Explained Sky.  “Ok lets do it.”  Primal said as he heads toward the Ark’s main hatch.  “ Primal!” exclaimed Megatron as he and Waspinator hover over the terrain in robot form.  “ Holy Swiss cheese grape face is here.”  Murmured Rattrap as everyone charges their weapons.  “ What are you doing here Megatron?” asked Primal as he brings his weapon out.  “ I was about to ask you that exact question maximal scum.”  Bellowed Megatron as his laser arm glows.  “ It looks like your out manned megajerk go back to your rat whole!” exclaimed Cheetor.  “ Hey!” yelled Rattrap as he shoved Cheetor in the gut.  “ I think not pussy cat I may be out manned, but…” then Megatron waved his hand and the rest of the Predicons walk up.  “ But not out gunned.  Yesss…” continued Megatron as the Predicons also charge their weapons.  “ Attack the enemy at once!” shouted Inferno as he shoots twice.  The Maximals take cover behind a large boulder.

  “ Sky, Rhinox you’re with me.  The rest of you keep the Preds busy.” Ordered Primal as he and the 2 other Maximals enter the Ark. “ Finally some action!” said Blackaracnia as she fires 3 shots which miss Waspinator by an inch.  Then Cheetor slaps together his arms and fires 4 shots, which hit Inferno and stuns him.  By then everyone else is blasting missiles everywhere (Like in Coming of the Fuzors Part 2). 

 

The ship of the future Rhinox, is in pieces on the beach and in the bay.  The waves are splashing up and down on an intact section of the ship.  Smoke and sparks are coming from the rips in the hull.  Tarantulas speeds up in cycle mode and stops quickly at the base of the ship. He quickly transforms and begins inspecting the ship.  “ Hmmm… there must be a way in.” pondered the spider as he walks swiftly reviewing every centimeter of the scrapped section.  “ Ah, the stasis hold hatch.” He says as he blasts the hatch open.  He walks in slowly.  Pieces of metal fall around him.  He quickly dodges them.  The section of the ship is the command room, which is very small.  The computer panels flicker trying to repair themselves, but they have not enough strength too.  Tarantulas attaches a small power cell to the main console.  The console returns to full power. 

“ Computer access tactical data files and report.” Ordered Tarantulas.  “ Unknown energy signager.  Request denied.” Stated the computer.  “ Slag!” yelled the frustrated Predicon.  Then Tarantulas attaches a data node to the computer.  “ If you won’t give me the information I’ll just have to take it.”  Stated Tarantulas as he types on the node. Then there is a loud noise behind Tarantulas, but he ignores it. “ What are you doing!” yelled the future Rhinox as he whips out his machine gun.  “ Huh?” bellowed Tarantulas as he turns around.  “ Get out before I slag ya to little bitsy pieces.” Bellowed the angry rhino.  Then Rhinox shutters and energon surges through his body.  “ Foolish Maximal.  (Giggle)” giggle Tarantulas as he fires a blast of venom at him.

 

 

 

“ Download complete… saving data.”  Reported the node.  “ Excellent.  Computer show all tactical and propulsion data.” Ordered tarantulas to the node. “ Tactical systems match a class 3 scout ship of Maximal manufacture. Propulsion systems have 3 transwarp cells and 2 impulse drives.”  Reported the node.  “ Good now display defense systems.” Ordered Tarantulas again.

 

“ Defense systems include main shield emitters, internal force fields. Shield strength maximum is 80 percent.  Internal force fields maximum is 100 percent.” Stated the computer as Tarantulas exits the hatch.

 

Optimus, Rhinox, and Sky walk in swiftly.  “ Rhinox can you figure out this technology?” asked Primal as he looks at a huge control panel.  “ I think so… but this kind of technology hasn’t been use in over 300 years.”  Said Rhinox as he too inspects the panel. “ Hmmm… if only we had the access codes from those discs Rhinox told me about.” Said Sky.  “ Blackaracnia.  Blackaracnia has the codes.  She downloaded them from the discs.” Said Primal as he tapped his comm. “ Optimus to Blackaracnia.” Said Primal into the comm. “ Errr… what.  We’re kinda busy.” Responded the widow. 

“ Quickly come in the Ark we need those codes.”  Ordered Primal. 

 

Rampage levels one of his cannons (as seen in Agenda pt3) and fires 2 shoots at the remaining Maximals.  “ Take cover!” screamed Rattrap as he ducks down.  The missiles got deflected by 2 of Silverbolt’s wing missiles.  “ Nice job bird dog.” Complimented Rattrap.  “ Cheetor to big bot we’re losing out here. How long?” asked Cheetor over the comm. “ Just a few more cycles Cheetor hang…” Then Optimus got cut off by the ground shaking.  “ What…is… happening?” asked Megatron as he and everyone else shake.  “ My… time to leave.” Murmured Rampage as he hops out of the cavern.

 “Waspinator… is... getting a… head…ace.”  Whined the shaking wasp.

 “ Quickly Blackaracnia!” yelled Primal as he too shakes around.  “ Errr…  I’ve…  I’ve got… it!” yelled Blackaracnia as she feeds the last codes into the computer.  Then Optimus Prime’s eyes glow (as seen on Agenda pt3).  “Stasis lock continued.” Stated the Autobot computer.  “ We better get out of here quickly.” Said Sky as he picks Rhinox up and jets out of the room.  “ Climb on.” Ordered Primal as he transforms to air board mode.  “ Right behind ya captain fur ball.” Joked Blackaracnia as she climbs onto his board and they jet away.

 

Optimus and Sky jet out carrying Rhinox and Blackaracnia.  “ Lets go troops!” ordered Optimus as he exits the cavern.  Cheetor transforms to flight mode and Rattrap hangs on to his back.  Silverbolt turns to beast form and they both exit the cavern as well. “Quickstrike, Inferno lets move!” yelled Megatron as he too transforms and hovers away. “ Blender butt wait up!” yelled Quickstrike.  “Quickly.” Ordered Inferno as Quickstrike hops on his butt.  “Don’t leave Waspinator alone!” said Waspinator as he buzzes out of the cavern also.

 

Rhinox is lying on the floor with metal covering him.  “ Errr…  Computer what is the status of the planet?” asked Rhinox slowly.  “ Temporal Distortions fading.” Stated the computer blankly.  “ Power drain all systems failing.” As the computer said the power left the broken vessel.  Tarantulas stands outside taking the shield generators off the damaged hull plates.  “ This will help. Computer where are the transwarp cells and the weapon systems?” asked the spider. “ Weapon and transwarp systems are located in aft section of scout vessel.” Stated the computer. “ Slag! Those part are in the bay!” yelled the frustrated spider. 

“ Hmmm…  I think I can arrange some one to ‘help’ (giggles).” Stated Tarantulas as he thinks.

 

Fade Out