//------------------------------// // Logic Awakens // Story: TRANSFORMERS: Darkness Rises // by TheClownPrinceofCrime //------------------------------// TWO YEARS LATER Two years of peace and tranquility after the defeat of Grogar were the greatest years that all of Equestria had ever had. Every single day that passed, everypony was grateful to see another day without having to deal with the ancient evil ram or with the deadly Decepticons. With Twilight Sparkle as their new ruler and Optimus Prime and the Autobots protecting them, they felt that they would forevermore have the continual peace that will be with them. While they had their luck, the surviving Decepticons did not forsake their lust for conquest despite their aimless wandering in outer space searching for any planet to conquer. The ‘Cons also were at a mighty disadvantage due to the loss of their army and their leaders; with no leader to dictate their next move or plan, all that they had to do was search for any planet to seize its energy. In the midst of space, the Nemesis flew by with no determined destination. Within, nine Decepticons were storing all the remaining energon they had left...including the dark energon. They were bitter and moody because they couldn’t beat the Autobots or the ponies. They couldn’t even believe that they were that close to permanent victory but still lost the battle. “Ahhhhhh!! I’m so bored!!” whined Brawl. “I hate sitting around doing nothing! Killing and blowing things up keep me energized!” “Will you be quiet?! I’m sick of hearing you whine every ten minutes!!” Swindle snapped. “Oh yeah? Well, you can just get out of my face instead of sitting around lazily!!” Brawl angrily snapped back. “LAZILY?! I’ll show you ‘lazily’!!” Swindle challenged before the Combaticon leader jumped between his two comrades. “Brawl, Swindle, enough!! If you two keep fighting, we’ll never be able to conquer or destroy anything in a united effort!!” Onslaught ordered. Brawl and Swindle reluctantly backed off from each other as they calmed themselves down. “I...guess you’re right. I’m just bored. That’s all.” Brawl sighed. “Go help Blast Off and Vortex organize our energon cubes and weaponry we have. That’ll keep you occupied for the time being.” ordered Onslaught. “Ugh...fine. On it.” Brawl hesitantly obeyed. After Brawl left, Onslaught received a call from Thundercracker through the com link. “Commander Onslaught, there is something that you and the rest should see! But it’s best if I show you guys in the ship.” the Seeker reported. “Very well. We’ll let you in.” Onslaught said before turning to Skywarp. “Open the portal.” Skywarp did so. The purple portal opened up before them as Thundercracker walked out and rejoined his brethren. Onslaught gathered Brawl, Vortex, Swindle, Barricade, Skywarp, Breakdown, and Blast Off as Thundercraker brought the news to them. “Fellow Decepticons, I bring great news that will help us to regain the victory that was taken away from us!” the Seeker enthusiastically reported. “We are in desperate need of new resources. If you have something that is of competent use, than show us.” Onslaught said. “I both have something and someone.” said Thundercracker as he started to stand by. The rest of the Decepticons looked on as they then witnessed a figure approaching them. As the figure drew closer and closer, they began to slowly recognize its features and model until they backed away while gasping in shock and surprise. The figure stood before them with a large cannon on his left arm to their right. He has a glowing purple optic, purple color scheme, and lighter purple lights on his chest, arms, and legs. He also has wings on his back, and two short antennas on both sides of his head. He menacingly stood before them all. The others could barely believe their visors and optics. “He...lives!” Skywarp cried. “I thought he was dead!” Barricade added. “I don’t believe it! He’s here!” Breakdown added. “Greetings, Decepticons. Your years of humiliation and idle wandering have finally come to an end.” the Decepticon emotionlessly spoke. “Shockwave!! This is quite an unexpected turn! We thought you perished on Cybertron.” Onslaught said. “The rumors of my death were...premature. It is true that I suffered critical injuries from Grimlock, but I nonetheless survived the massive explosion of that tower. That explains why I replaced my torn arm with my arm cannon here. I spent over a millennia gathering all the resources needed to accomplish my project that I am currently working on. Very soon, the treasures that this universe has to offer will be ours for the taking.” Shockwave said with his glowing optic. “That’s great to hear! The Autobots won’t stand a chance this time!” Barricade said proudly. The others shouted in agreement. “But I do not come here alone.” said Shockwave. This caught the ‘Cons except Thundercracker off guard. “Allow me to reintroduce to you my accomplices.” He stood by as the portal was still open. Emerging from it came three yellow and purple insect-like mechanical figures while carrying more dark energon in their claws. This surprised the rest of the group while Thubdercracker chuckled to himself as he looked at their reactions. “Hello there, fellow Decepticons!! Did you miss us, us, us?!!” Kickback excitedly welcomed. “The Insecticons are back! Thank you for repairing us, master!” Sharpshot thanked the Decepticon scientist. “Yeah! It’s time that we give the Auto-bums a taste of their own medicine!” Hardshell said. The Decepticons loudly groaned in annoyance as they disliked the Insecticons for their scavenging and for their personality. “Ughhh, Insecticons?? Seriously? Do we really need these... revolting scavengers among us?” Swindle loudly objected. “They have their uses, Swindle. But do not worry. Their firm allegiance to the Decepticon cause will keep them in line. Plus, I have personal authority over them. They do whatever I command them to do.” Shockwave affirmed. “If you say so, Shockwave.” Swindle said. Suddenly, the last figure approached. This one was the only one that completely threw off the Decepticons in complete shock way more than when Shockwave arrived. The Seeker was red, white, and blue all over and had his iconic sinister smirk on his face as he stood before them. “Well, well, well, if it isn’t my oldest friends. What a pleasant surprise.” the Seeker welcomed with heavy sarcasm. “STARSCREAM?!?!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?! WHAT IS HE DOING HERE?!?!” Onslaught screamed in full rage. Thundercracker nervously giggled as he slowly backed away into an empty hall to not be a part of the commotion lest the others tear him to pieces for bringing Starscream along. “Starscream and I made a deal after the fall of Cybertron. I offered him a chance to redeem himself by collaborating with me on my project that can be utilized to destroy the Autobots and seize control of one planet I have targeted recently. It would be logical to settle our differences and unite together to annihilate our adversaries.” Shockwave informed. “Yes! What better way to succeed than to stop behaving like immature fools and start acting like intelligent Decepticons?” Starscream snarky remarked. “Are you kidding us?! He attempted to destroy Megatron after he came back from death! How can you trust a traitor?!” Brawl complained. “Exactly! We should execute him right now!” Blast Off suggested. The others readily agreed as they drew their weapons until Shockwave silenced them. “ENOUGH! Starscream will help us accomplish our objective. If anyone of you dares to lay hold on him will either answer to me or my Insecticons. Do I make myself logically clear?” Shockwave intimidatingly threatened with his cannon pointing at them. The others gulped in fear. “Yeah, you better know your place or else Kickback here will have a feast with his friends.” Starscream sadistically added. “As...you wish, Shockwave.” Onslaught conceded while ignoring Starscream. “Excellent. Now, allow us to get to work, shall we?” Shockwave said. “We have much to accomplish before the whole universe trembles at our feet, remembering the name of...the Decepticons.”