//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Soundwave online // Story: Megatron Takes Equestria // by Synthetic Soul //------------------------------// As Megatron stood in front of his once faithful servant, he began to laugh evilly. After about 30 seconds, he calmed down. It was then that Silver Wing stepped forward. "Um, My Lord? W-what is this...thing?" "This...this is my loyal communications officer," said Megatron as he turned to face his troops. "Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to...Soundwave!" The ponies were somewhat nervous about his Soundwave. Megatron did not hid the fact that he was once a giant metal monster. But in all honesty, the crystal ponies just assumed he was a little off. But now, here was actual proof that Megatrons words might have been true. But what if Megatron couldn't control this being? What if he didn't recognized his master. The soldiers were brought out of their stupors when Megatron spoke. "Soundwave...awaken!" With that, Megatron sent a discharge of electrical energy at the metal giants body. And then Soundwave came online. Being offline is basically like being nonexistent. Soundwave wasn't dead, but he wasn't alive. His spark was still contained in his body, but he didn't possess enough energy to sustain consciousness. He was like a turned off computer. Suddenly, Soundwave felt his consciousness return to him. His entire body jerked as he came online. Before his sight and hearing came back, a systems update appeared in his heads up display. Energon reserves full Damage at 0% Systems functional Sound processor coming online Soundwave could hear a faint voice. "-oundwave...an you...ear me?" Though it was faint, Soundwave recognized the voice. 'Megatron?' thorugh Soundwave. "Soundwave. This is Megatron. Can you hear me?" This time, Soundwave could hear his masters voice, loud and clear. Slowly, Soundwaves vision went from black to normal. Soundwave expected to see the towering form of his great and powerful master. INstead he saw five small creatures. Soundwave recognized them as earth horses. You see, during Soundwaves time on earth, he took up the hobby of observing and researching earth, including history, science, religion and nature. Soundwave stood up from his sitting position, and proceeded to start walking towards the entrance to the cave, but before he did, he heard the voice of his master. "Soundwave! Stop at once!" Soundwave turned around, and looked all around, yet he couldn't see any sign of Megatron. Just those same horses. "Soundwave, down here!" Soundwave looked down to see a rey horse with wings and a horn. He was wearing armor, which somewhat reminded him of Megatron. "Soundwave, it is me Megatron. I brought you back online!" 'Did that horse just talk?' thought Soundwave. Soundwave had never came across any data that suggested that horses could speak. What came as more of a surprise was that this creature was claiming to be Megatron. 'How Dare he!' Soundwave readied his rocket launcher, and aimed it at the horse. Then he fired. What Soundwave did not expect was that the horse raised some sort of energy based field, which completely negated the attack. "Soundwave! It's me, Megatron!" 'He does sound like Megatron,' thought Soundwave. But Soundwave couldn't imagine a single way that it was possible for Megatron to be this horse. Megatron knew he would have to convince Soundwave of who he was. After his first attack, Soundwave grabbed Megatron off the ground with his left arm. He brought Megatron in front of his face, and tapped the side of his metal head with his right finger. An image of Megatrons Cybertronian body appeared on Soundwaves face. Megatron heard the rarely heard true voice of Soundwave say; "Megatron." "Listen to me Soundwave! I don't know how I came to be like...this, but it is me, Megatron." Soundwave decided he'd had enough of this impostor. Slowly, Soundwave began tightening his grip around the horse. But in a flash of bright light, the horse disappeared from his grip, and returned to the ground. The other four pony guards stepped in front of Megatron, and raised their spears, despite knowing that they were probably useless against a giant metal being. "Listen to me Soundwave! My name is Megatron. I was originally named Megatronus, named after one of the original seven Primes. For millions of years, I was an undefeated gladiator in the pits of Kaon. I preached freedom and the return of Cybertron to its former glory. I named my followers the Deceptions. I harnessed the power of Dark Energon, and attempted to raise an army of the dead. Need I go on?" 'Everything he said is correct,' thought Soundwave. But how is this possible? Unless, this creature really IS Megatron. But what happened to him? Well, regardless, this was Megatron. And Soundwaves loyalty to his master was still strong. Soundwave knelt down before his master, and bowed his head. He then played a recording of a group Decepticons chanting; "All hail Megatron!" "Excellent," said Megatron with a smirk. "Now that you're here, I will explain our situation. I have a plan for you." Celestia walked down the corridors of her palace, ready to head to the Crystal Empire. Her solar guard would be accompanying her, just in case. Just as she rounded the corner, she ended up bumping into a familiar dark blue Alicorn. "Oops! We apologize sister," said Luna. "No problem Luna," said Celestia. The two began walking side by side on their way to Celestias predetermined destination. "Sister, is it true? Is Sombra really dead?" "That is what I have been told. I am bringing along my solar guard just in case it is a trap set by the dark king." "Let us come with you sister," said Luna. "No. Even if Sombra is dead, the reports say this new leader is even more dangerous than Sombra. I need you to stay here to run things in my absence." "But sister, we both know that I am more accustomed to battle than thou. It should be us who go to the Crystal Empire." "Luna, I am positive that I am powerful enough to deal with any threat that may present itself." "Very well sister, But just promos us-me, that you will be careful." "I promise," replied Celestia as she nuzzled her inter. "I must be off. Take care Luna. "You as well," replied Luna. Celestia stepped into her royal chariot, and flew off into the distance, leaving Luna to worry about her sister. "I pray to out mother that you are safe." As Celestias chariot touched down onto the ground, she noticed the Crystal Empire looked pretty much the same. When she and her guards entered the city, she noticed it still looked the same. The crystal ponies were still in rags, and dark menacing looking ponies in armor littered the area. It was a slight improvement that the crystal ponies were no longer chained. "Your highness." Celestia looked down to see an armored pegasus standing before her. "Yes?" asked Celestia. "I have been instructed to bring you to his highness," said the soldier. "Oh, very well." The soldier began leading Celestia and her ilk toward the crystal palace. As they walked, Celestia noticed that there were no longer any statues of Sombra. In their place were several statues, depicting the new leader of the Crystal Empire. The statues were of an alicorn, dressed in menacing looking armor. 'He does look rather formidible,' thought Celestia. After a few minutes of walking, they came to the entrance of the palace. The solider lead Celestia and company through the castle to the throne room doors. "The king is in there," said the guard, as two others opened the doors with their magic. When Celestia walked into the room, her eyes were instantly drawn to the alicorn sitting on the throne. His eyes glowed with the same purple mist as Sombras. "Greetings Princess," said the alicorn in a deep and menacing, yet scratchy voice. Celestia noticed something in her peripheral vision. Her eyes were drawn to the multitude of flags hanging from the walls and ceilings. Celestias heart stopped when she saw the design on the flags. I can't get the freaking Decepticon symbol image to load That Symbol. She'd seen it before. Celestias eyes nearly popped out of her skull as dark memories flooded into her mind. Images of giants made of metal, who nearly killed her. 'It can't be,' thought the solar princess. "T-that symbol. Were did y-you see it?" "See it? You fool, I designed that symbol myself," said the alicorn king. Celestia began to tremble. "No. But t-that would mean-" "Perhaps you've heard of me. I am Megatron." It was then that Celestias world shattered around her.