//------------------------------// // Chapter 4: Meeting the Princesses // Story: Megatron’s Revenge // by TheClownPrinceofCrime //------------------------------// OUTSIDE CANTERLOT Megatron in his helicopter mode flew above the clouds with Twilight, Starlight, and Spike inside the cockpit while he used his grappling hook to carry Starscream below him. Rainbow Dash also accompanied them as she wanted to hang around with the Decepticons more. “Hey! Megatron! Why carry me outside?! I can’t stand these stupid clouds coming at my face!” Starscream whined. “Now, Starscream, you wouldn’t fit properly with my wonderful ‘friends’ inside. It wouldn’t be fair for them now, would it?” Megatron chuckled. Starscream groaned in annoyance. “Come on, Screamy, it’s not that bad! Check this out!” Rainbow said, flying around the clouds speedily with a rainbow trail emitting from her tail. Starscream widened his optics as he beheld the acrobatic moves of the Wonderbolt and the clouds being formed into various shapes by her moves. “That is... impressive,” said the amazed Seeker. “Pretty cool, huh?” Rainbow asked, smirking. “Indeed,” agreed Starscream. Suddenly, he sent to Megatron an encrypted message by hooking his head into Megatron’s cannon. The message went from his cannon all the way to his data banks. Once Megatron read all the information within the message, he was intrigued. “Ahhh, how intriguing,” Megatron thought. “The ponies have magical artifacts that can defeat any foe they encounter. Elements of... harmony? Hmmm, kindness, generosity, honesty, loyalty, laughter, and magic. These elements have great potential... if used for a greater purpose that is. For once, you made yourself useful, Starscream.” “Look, there’s Canterlot!” Twilight alerted. Within a few miles, the city of Canterlot was seen. Megatron came to a halt and hovered just above the front yard of the palace gates. The Royal Guard lifted their spears in fear as they had never seen this strange flying object before. However, when they saw Twilight, Starlight, Spike, and Rainbow together, they sighed in relief. Megatron transformed back to robot mode. “Thanks for the ride again, Megatron!” Starlight smiled. “This definitely beats walking and going on a train!” “My pleasure, Starlight Glimmer. I believe your rulers are expecting you four.” Megatron reminded. “Yep! They will be in for a big surprise! Celestia and Luna will have a great time with you guys!” Spike said. “Oh, I love the sound of that,” said Megatron, slyly smiling. As the ponies and dragon gained entrance into the city, Megatron picked up Starscream and followed them into the city. He looked down and saw every pony widen their eyes in complete shock and fear as they stared at the fearsome Leader of the Decepticons. Some of them kept staring at him and Starscream whereas the others ran away screaming in terror. As usual, Megatron relished their screams of horror as they were music to his audio receptors. “At least seeing these puny organics run away is something worth watching on this annoying planet,” Starscream whispered. “Indeed,” agreed Megatron. “How did you obtain that information you sent me?” “Rainbow Dash told me everything there is to know about those Elements of Harmony. Heh, if you ask me, those elements sound very foolish. Laughter and generosity? Give me a break...” Starscream quietly scoffed. “No. They actually might serve a bigger and better purpose if used carefully for our plan,” said Megatron, evilly smiling. “What? How?” Starscream doubted. “Think bigger, Starscream. Once we obtain those elements, we will use them to crush the Autobots. I can only imagine their ultimate power being just as mighty as that of the Allspark. With these gullible creatures by our side, we can utilize their magic and their elements to destroy our enemies and conquer Cybertron.” Megatron planned. Starscream thought about it until he half-smiled back. “Ahh, now that might work. But what will I get in return? You will obviously seek to be ruler of Cybertron, but what about my reward?” “A new body of course,” Megatron smiled. Then his smile faded and began to glare at the Seeker. “However, make another attempt to overthrow me and you will lose more than just your body.” Starscream looked up and saw his Allspark fragment shinning in his forehead. “Okay, okay, fine! Anything you want!” Starscream fearfully nodded. “That’s more like it,” Megatron said. “Now, remain silent and let me do the talking.” INSIDE THE THRONE ROOM “I do wonder what this visitor looks like,” said Celestia. “I don’t think we had ever any strange visitors from another dimension, have we?” “I don’t think so, sister. But whoever he may be, I’m sure he will turn out to be our great friend at the end of the day.” Luna replied, smiling. Suddenly, the front doors opened with Twilight, Starlight, Spike, and Rainbow entering inside the throne room. They bowed reverently before the Royal Sisters. Celestia and Luna nodded in acknowledgment. “Princesses Celestia and Luna, we introduce you to our special guest! However, I think it would be best if you meet him outside. He wouldn’t be able to... fit in here.” Twilight said with a sheepish smile. “Oh? He’s that big?” Celestia asked. “Yep. He is outside right now,” said Spike. Once the princesses stepped outside the castle, they widened their eyes in surprise. Megatron stood above them and bent down to their level. “Greetings, rulers of Equestria. You are Princesses Celestia and Luna, I presume.” Megatron greeted. “I introduce you to Lord Megatron, leader of the Decepticons!” Twilight announced. Starscream silently groaned in annoyance. The rulers stood in silence as they never met a creature of this massive stature. Frozen in surprise, they could only manage to say three words, “Wel-welcome to... Equestria?” IN SPACE The green beam continued to fly across the galaxy in search for Megatron. It flew to Saturn and its moons. Without any success, it departed from its atmosphere and flew to several more planets of the Solar System. It had no luck whatsoever after searching extensively in its planets and moons. It flew off to space once again. However, it was not alone. A massive red ship flew across space and spotted the green beam flying to the other parts of the galaxy. Inside sat a Cybertronian with a hook on his right arm. “Huh, that’s something I’ve haven't seen in a while,” said the robot. “Someone must be searching for something. If it’s a prized trophy, then it will be ours for the taking. Don’t you think so, big boy?” He turned around to see another robot with a red visor and a yellow face mask. A metal hawk sat on his arm as it screeched in eagerness to get into action. The secondary robot walked forward and came from the shadows. He had a Decepticon insignia on his chest. “Do not call me that, bounty hunter,” he said with a monotone, autotune voice. “I am Soundwave, the Master Revolutionary. Wherever that beam is going, we will follow.” “Glad we can agree,” said the bounty hunter. “You sure you are in good shape after what happened to you? I might have rebuilt you with your pet’s help, but it will take a few days for you to fully heal.” “I will not rest until the Autobots are destroyed,” said Soundwave. “I have detected the source of the beam. It comes from Decepticon Shockwave. He sent the beam in search for Decepticon Leader Megatron.” “Megatron? I haven’t spoken to him in a while. The last time I met him was when Starscream tried to scrap us. I guess he’s in trouble, huh?” Lockdown asked. “It seems. Follow the beam. Megatron will help me destroy the Autobots and humans for good. The revolution must continue,” said Soundwave, his visor shining brightly.