Meanwhile, in a barren part of the Human World, a large collection of raw energy had grown from the planet’s surface, as the transmutation wave from the Genesis Cortex had somehow metaphorically turned Earth into a techno-organic world and the Human World into a new cybertron.
And in the center of the Energon circle stood an old relic from the past, Sci-Twi’s old magic capture device, which Sci-Twi personally tore to little pieces and abandoned to collect dust.
However, even though the device was damaged and withered, it still had the effect of absorbing any unnatural energy, and it was doing just that by absorbing fragments of the transmutation wave into itself.
And what came out of the magic capture device was what appeared to be a spark, but instead of a normal blue spark, this one had a purplish hue, and it seemed to hold an evil energy within.
“Heh heh heh, I’m alive,” Midnight Sparkle said. “Now, all I need is a physical body to inhabit.”
Midnight Sparkle then detected energy coming from the Predacon Base as the spark flew toward the source.
(Meanwhile at the Predacon Base).
What kind of plan are you thinking about now, Lord Galvatron?" Power-Pinch asked his leader.
"I'm glad you asked, Power-Pinch,” Galvatron said. “It was a top-secret project that my mentor, Grand-Emperor Magmatron, had been working on but was unfortunately never tested.”
“Predacons, may I introduce you to... Project: Terrorcon?” Galvatron said as he revealed five stasis pods with the letter T on them. “The deadliest of all Predacon soldiers, their Beast-Modes were creatures that could only come for your most dark and twisted nightmares.”
“Man, even looking at the pods is giving me the spooks,” Manterror said, flinching a little.
“Exactly,” Galvatron said. “And when they're awakened, the Maximals will never stand a ghost of a chance against their power.”
“Alert, three protoforms detected in Sector 0090,” the Predacon Computer announced.
“Aww, excellent, come forth Predacons; we must find those Protoforms and make them wear the mantle of the Predacons and not of the Maximals,” Galvatron commanded as he turned into his Dragon Beast mode.
While Galvatron was busy, Midnight was watching and listening.
“Hmm, Terror, eh, heh heh heh, I like the sound of that,” Midnight snickered. “Perhaps this “Terrorcon” will be the perfect option for my new body.”
(Meanwhile, in Sector 0090).
“Fire-Fox to Lio,” Sunset reported.
“Yes, what is it, Firefox?" Lio Convoy answered.
“I’ve detected three protoforms in sector 0090, moving in to secure,” Sunset said.
“Understood, just go nearby, but do not engage; wait for backup; Grimlock, Prowl, and I are on our way,” Lio Convoy commanded.
“You got it, Fire-Fox out,” Sunset said as she hid in a tree.
“Hmm, why do those protoforms look so familiar?" Sunset thought to herself. "It looks like all three already have Beast Modes.”
“Ugh, Dagi,” Sonata whined as her tentacles flopped around in her squid beast mode. “Please tell us that we have some sort of plan; I don’t want to remain like this forever.”
“Oh, would you please stop whining, Sonata? I can’t hear myself think,” Adagio sneered.
“No, it couldn’t be, Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk,” Sunset said in shock. "Well, better go down there and say hello.”
“Don’t you know that eavesdropping is rude? You mangy Fur-Ball,” Drill-Bit said from behind in his Boll Weevil Beast-Mode. “Those protoforms are now predacon property, maximal scum.”
“We’ll see about those six legs, FIRE-FOX MAXIMIZE,” Sunset said as she transformed into robot mode. “Time for me to turn up the heat.”
Sunset then fired her Blaze-Cannon, shooting fireballs at Drill-Bit.
“Oh, I'll DEEP-FRY YOU FOR THAT, Drill-Bit TERRORIZE,” Drill-Bit roared as he transformed and engaged in combat.
“Heh heh, it it looks like the weevil got the little Firebrat distracted,” Power-Pinch proclaimed.
“Yes, while she’s busy, we’ll get down to business,” Galvatron said. “Computer, access the protoform activation commands quickly while their security circuits are still offline.”
“Acknowledged, accessing,” the Predacon Computer said.
“Hey, don’t forget about me, foxgirl, POWER-PINCH TERRORIZE.” Power-Pinch said as he transformed and joined in battle with Drill-Bit: “I got your back, drill-Bit; us bugs gotta stick together.”
“Just shut your mandibles and cover me,” Drill-Bit said.
“Hey Preds, why don’t you pick on someone your size,” Twilight said.
“PROWL MAXIMIZE,” Twilight said as she transformed into robot mode. “Laser Talons, Fire.”
“Hahaha, nothing can stop us now, hahahahahahahahaaa,” Power-Pinch said in demented delight.
"Dagi, what’s going on?" Sonata asked in worry.
“I don’t know,” Adagio said.
"Hello, new Predacons,” Galvatron proclaimed, coming out of hiding. “Your leader has arrived.”
“Preda-what now?" Aria asked.
“Those are what you are now, thanks to the transmutation wave,” Galvatron said. “But that doesn’t mean that you have to suffer. Just submit to me and display your undying allegiance to the Predacon cause, and I will show you three great powers, beyond even your wildest dreams.”
“Well, all right, it’s not like we have a lot of options left,” Adagio said. “All right, we’ll join the Predacons.”
"Aw, excellent, Welcome to the side of victory, my new... Predacons,” Galvatron said as Adagio, Aria, and Sonata looked with faces of confusion.
(Meanwhile, at the Predacon Base)
“Ugh, where have that dimwitted amphibian Iguanas gone off to?” Manterror sneered with irritation.
Midnight’s Dark-Spark watched from a distance, and when Manterror had left the area, Midnight seized her chance and entered the chamber where the sleeping Terrorcon resided.
“Aww, hello there, my brand-new body,” Midnight said as she stared in awe. “Your appearance is utterly frightening; your strength is also powerful, a strength that will soon be mine, and once this power is under my disposal, I shall finally have my revenge on Sunset Shimmer and her lousy friends.”
However, when she got close to the terrorists' body, she noticed that a black energy wave was pulling her into it.
“No…No, somethings wrong, I can’t move, it's pulling me in,” Midnight said in worry.
Then she felt a burning sensation in her head.
“AGGGHH, MY MIND IS BURNING, I…I CAN’T FIGHT IT ANYMORE,” Midnight screamed as she wanted to do anything to make the pain stop.
“What in the slag?" Manterror shouted.
“Manterror, I’m detecting power fluctuations all across the base. WHAT THE SLAG IS GOING ON IN THERE?" Galvatron roared.
“I don’t know; the Terrorcon chamber is going off like crazy,” Manterror squealed in worry.
Midnight Sparkle started having visions of a being, visions of planets being devoured, and the screams of fear and terror of the planet’s populace as they were silenced. Visions of... Unicron.
“I see…I see him,” Midnight stated. “The great horned destroyer... I watch as all life dies and creation burns. I see fear, I see terror, I see... death, RAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!
Then the Terrorcon chamber explodes, flinging Manterror across a wall.
Then, in the damaged wreckage, a twisted clawed hand erupts and Manterror could only tremble in fear.
“Yes…Yeesss,” Midnight murmured as she rose from the rubble. “It’s working…It’s working, my soul is restored, and my body is stronger than ever. I live…I LIIIIIIVVVVVVVEEEE, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!”
"TERROR-QUEEN TERRORIZE," Midnight shrieked as she transformed from her freakish Beast-Mode into a frightening Robot-Mode.
Terror-Queen turned towards Manterror and said, "Now, your insect, you will be my first meal."
Man-Terror's screams of fear then echoed throughout the base before it fell to a deafening silence.
(Will continue in Chapter 2: Part 2, The Fear Master, Terrorcon's Strike.).