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Post by Latte on Feb 28, 2008 16:45:12 GMT -5
"Oh."Nebula paused, then went over to the bigger youngling and hugged him. "It'll be okay. The mean ones always lose. They did last time I saw it."She looked up at him. "My mom got them. So your family will get him."She nodded, firmly convinced.
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Post by Miss Mandy on Feb 28, 2008 18:01:33 GMT -5
Quicksilver went in the cell and roughly grabbed Spectre by the back of his neck, jerking him up off the floor.
"So, what did you have in mind, Desinex?"
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Post by Den on Feb 28, 2008 18:28:24 GMT -5
Desinex grinned savagely. "You'll see...Just get ready to let go of the glitch..." With that, the femme roughly grabbed Spectre with one hand, while the other was busy going for the wiring that allowed the autobot to move.
Wrapping her fingers around a bundle of wiring, Desinex ripped it out with an expression of glee. Ignoring the cries of protest from the autobot, the femme moved on to another bundle of wiring, repeating the process again and again, until there was a mess of ripped and damaged wires littering the floor. There was no way Spectre's regeneration abilities would be able to keep up at this point.
Satisfied that Spectre wouldn't be able to move for awhile, Desinex moved onto her next target, the fuel lines. She started with the smaller ones in his arms, ripping chunks out of them at her leisure, until the cries from the autobot's vocalizer finally irritated her enough that she couldn't ignore them any longer.
Snarling, Desinex dug her claws in around the vocalizer, savoring the whimpering sounds that Spectre made when he realized just what she intended to do. She paused long enough to growl "It sucks, being on the receiving end, doesn't it, slagger?" before she ripped out the vocalizer. That done, she moved on to Spectre's coolant lines, but not before slicing numerous minuscule tears into the main energon lines. She'd go back to finish slicing them to pit and back later.
As the sniper tore into the coolant lines, and subsequentially the coolant pump, she payed attention to what the glitch's spark was doing. As she slowly crushed the pump, she noticed that the autobot's spark was starting to fade. "ooh, too bad...looks like I'll have to cut playtime short...And I was starting to have fun too..."
She hesitated briefly, taking in the sight of her handiwork. The Autobots would not be able to piece Spectre back together again by the time she was finished with him. Even as she began to wreck the connections between the spark and the rest of the autobot's body, she was already considering how best to get rid of the protoform. It wouldn't be much fun if the Autobots took it back before she was done.
Smirking a bit as Spectre's spark flickered weakly, the femme latched onto his spark chamber with both hands and ripped it out of the protoform. Bowing as low as she could while still keeping her balance, she offered the spark chamber, with the fading spark, to Quicksilver.
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Oh...I'm sorry...I didn't mean to offend you...I won't be upset if you tell me to shut up...oh! I think I see the base! I wonder what's going on? Bluestreak slowed as he approached, noticing a group of mechs and femmes, most in alt-mode. I wonder if there will be a fight? I hope not...
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Perceptor's attention was drawn by the sound of a pair of vehicles approaching the base. His attention piqued when he noticed the Humdinga and the Sunfire approaching. "Oh! I do believe we have company...I wonder who they are?"
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Post by Miss Mandy on Feb 28, 2008 18:50:56 GMT -5
Quicksilver released his grasp on Spectre and leaned back against the cell wall as he watched Desinex tear into the helpless and hapless 'bot. His smirked appreciatively at the viciousness of the attack. His smirk grew when she bowed and presented him with the spark chamber. Taking it in his hand, he studied it for a moment before cupping Desi's chin in his hand.
"There is no need for that."
He went back to looking at the spark chamber, musing.
"Isn't it amazing that such a small part of us means so much to us? This small bit of metal houses our essence. It plays host to all that we are. Without it," his fingers tightened around the casing, "we are," he squeezed it and crushed it, "nothing."
He pulled Desinex against him and gave her a crushing kiss then purred in her audio, "Look at you, you're covered in that worthless 'bot's energon." He smirked, "Perhaps we should pay a visit to the washracks?"
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Post by cetus on Feb 28, 2008 19:20:04 GMT -5
Cloudburst looked over at the arriving mechs, answering Perceptor's question, rhetorical or not. "Hopefully, the one, or ones we are waiting for." Wheeljack, Prowl and Optimus' teams were all already well on their way. Judging by the number of times that Ironhide had engaged and spun his cannons before forcing them back into his forearms, it looked like he was about to get his own team moving.
She knew that they only had half the distance to go, and were to remain on standby, but still, they should leave. The copter waited for the mechs to pull up and settle, then introduced herself. "Hello, I'm Cloudburst. Sorry, you have arrived at a chaotic moment, and you are?"
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The helicopter was correct. The TopKick soon folded down into his truck form, figuring that the other teams had a sufficient head-start. His engine idled loudly and he inched forwards itching for the rest on his team to transform and start moving. Let's go, already.
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She rolled off Raven's lap, laying like that was making the energon rush to her processors. Twilight wriggled to the floor and sat beside FireBond with a soft little noise.
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Rewire chuckled and headed for the workshop. Well, I can get us down one sparklin' once I finish up Nebula's protoform. Gimme a few breems. She wants a cannon, daddy's little girl. Once I finish the weapons, I'll meet up with you. 'kay, love?
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As they passed the halfway point, Optimus veered off, comming the tactician and the rest of the two distraction teams. Comm when you are in position on the opposite side of the base, Prowl. We will hit hard and fast. Hopefully our distraction will let Ironhide's team slip in. The semi accelerated along its new course, heavily masking his sig and only slowing as they approached the Decepticon headquarters.
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Post by Latte on Feb 28, 2008 20:27:28 GMT -5
Mosquito transformed and followed, wanting to get this *over* with already and get their mechs back where they belonged. She also didn't like that she was here and had to creep along - it just wasn't her style. Still, if it would help, she had to. So she stayed quiet.
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Post by Lady Dragoon on Feb 28, 2008 20:59:21 GMT -5
The red twin nodded to what was said, and when they made to the base 'con, the wild charge was stopped for a moment, and tried not to stare at the neon pink with gittler, and sequin beads on it. And it's smells. ...Oh look at that, someone wrote on it as well, and look like it they shot him with purple as well.
The twin decided to take a picture before he charged in, and mused to himself, "Ya know, whoever did this knows the art of the prank very well... Heh, never thought I would see a 'con that can equal me and my twin in pranks."
The red twin shrugged and charged at the 'con, "Let's dance, ya glitch!!!!"
~*~*~*~* Wheelie watched WaveJumper for a bit, and then drop down and walked over to him, the sparkling latched on his arm and said, "Know that feeling, had to fight mean things by myself."
The sparkling tilted his head at the youthling.
~*~*~*~* Calypso stared-ish from her alt-mode at the Humdinga, and wondered why she felt like she know him.
Hm, maybe I saw him before, yar. Still, I can talk to them later, gotta to kick some 'cons.
The seaplane flew by.
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Post by Den on Feb 28, 2008 21:03:09 GMT -5
Showtime transformed into her alt-mode and revved her engine a little.Shall we go then?
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Bluestreak transformed out of his alt-mode and sheepishly rubbed at the back of his head as he answered Cloudburst's question, "I'm Bluestreak...It's nice to meet you, Miss...?" He tilted his head a little in question.
Perceptor glanced at the Humdinga with curiosity. "I do not believe I've ever seen an alt-mode quite like your's, and I've recently become familiar with Earth alt-modes..."
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Desinex all but purred when Quicksilver pulled her against him, leaning into the kiss slightly. "That sounds like a good idea...care to join me? I do believe I'm getting the slagger's energon on you as well..."
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WakeJumper nodded a bit at Wheelie, before hugging Nebula back. "Yeah...." He seemed to visibly slump a bit at the mention of family. "...kinda wish Downrush was here too....he'd be able to kick the huginormous 'Con around without even gettin' a scratch on him..." he mumbled, quietly. He jumped slightly when Wheelie latched onto his arm, but made no move to try to remove the sparkling. It was kinda nice, getting hugged by someone other than Deluge, the youngling decided.
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Post by runyasan08 on Feb 28, 2008 21:05:45 GMT -5
Don't worry about it. The conversation's worth a couple of awkward questions. It had been a while since Downrush had actually spoken to someone else. He had the faint impression that he was going to lose it floating around in space by himself. It had been terribly unnerving and lonesome out there. Bluestreak's talkativeness was a refreshing quality. Zeroing in on what the other mech spoke up, Downrush made a small noise over the commline. Unfortunately, it looks so, Bluestreak. The Humdiga shifted on his shocks as he was addressed. Downrush. An Aquabot. I think.. The Aquabot trailed off, noticing as a large mech folded down into a black Earth vehicle. I think I'll stay out of your way for this round, here at the base. Might be a few of my squad remaining there. One of the mechs caught his attention, and he was surprised to find he was being.. studied. Gibbs Humdiga; amphibious vehicle.
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FireBond picked his head up as he heard the noise that came from Twilight, giving her a slight smile before resting his head back on the floor. It was cooler than he was, and it felt better.
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Post by Latte on Feb 28, 2008 21:32:59 GMT -5
Nebula held onto the older mech, deciding he looked like he needed someone to hug him. "It'll be ok."She didn't know if it was true, but her parents always reassured her with those words, and it worked, usually. But that was also partly because they were there and she knew they were strong and wouldn't let anyone hurt her. And she was small and didn't know how to fight, so she didn't know if it would work and - confused myself... She let go and sat on the floor, frowning and trying to sort her thoughts out. Then she remembered and clambered onto WakeJumper's foot.
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Post by cetus on Feb 28, 2008 21:51:58 GMT -5
Twilight tilted her head at FireBond. He never did say he was ok, and it seemed to her like he was acting a little weird. She wasn't sure what to do, so she stayed close to him.
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((Sorry, Mandy. He's cranky...))
Sensors swept to Redstar in the vehicle-mode equivalent of a glare. Yes, Showtime, we shall...
The black truck paused long enough to hastily comm the new arrivals, Check in with Red Alert in control, then kicked up a cloud of dust and tore away from the base. Ironhide's energon was pounding in his systems, and he needed to work out some of it before he needed to use stealth inside the enemy base. His frazzled circuits were not going to put Ratch- the two Autobot POWs in danger.
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The chopper giggled softly at the new mech, and smiled while she repeated her designation. "Cloudburst. No 'Miss' required, just Cloudburst." She glanced at Perceptor then back at Blue. In theory you're on a team with us, just backup for what is going on. But you can choose to remain here as well."
It felt like the rain of pebbles behind Ironhide was the final straw. "Unfortunately, you must make the decision quickly. I need to get to my position."
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Post by Den on Feb 28, 2008 22:23:10 GMT -5
Perceptor nodded at Downrush, after he had searched the internet for a bit of clarification. "I see...Interesting alt-mode choice...I hate to be rude and interrupt a conversation, but I do believe we need to be getting ready to go..." With that, Perceptor transformed into his alt.
Bluestreak nodded a bit. "Well, since I was assigned to your team, Cloudburst, I might as well come with you...no point in not going, really..." With that, he returned to his alt-mode.
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WakeJumper nodded again. "yeah...It has to turn out okay...They've got Caly and Deluge and Coast and Depth Charge goin' with 'em..."
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Post by Latte on Feb 28, 2008 22:25:30 GMT -5
Nebula nodded and settled on his foot, back against his shin and craning her neck to look up at him with the top of her head pressed against his leg. "Yeah. It always turns out okay." She smiled up at him. "Wanna play something?"
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Post by Lady Dragoon on Feb 28, 2008 22:33:14 GMT -5
Wheelie pondered noding as well to what Nebula said and said, "Yeah! Mean things never win!"
The sparkling nodded to the others.
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Post by Den on Feb 28, 2008 22:38:04 GMT -5
WakeJumper nodded, "Sure....um....what should we play?" The youngling was a bit confused. He hadn't really had a chance to play in a long time, and wasn't quite sure whether he could remember any games from when he was still a sparkling.
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Post by Latte on Feb 28, 2008 22:40:59 GMT -5
Nebula frowned. "I dunno. Kinda small in here to play hide and seek, and I don't know if the grownups will let us play outside here."
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Post by SugarCube on Feb 28, 2008 22:51:45 GMT -5
It was amusing, and delightful, how cheery she was - the Veyron made an amused little hum.
"I'm sure he returned the favour in a most entertaining fashion - he is a very, ah, personable mech, Ratchet is," he replied, hint of amusement hovering around red optics. Megatron nodded gravely at her mention of the sparkling.
"Perhaps we should pay him another visit, soon. The new sparkling could use a toy, as well," he said, low and smooth and with just a little twist on his last few words - the large hand curled slowly into a fist, and he smirked, sense memory sliding in sheet metal, rippling current and sparking wires where he crushed empty air.
"Ratchet is, after all, a mech... that can be a lot of things."
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I would thank you to leave my tailpipe as it is, Prowl replied calmly. As soon as they hit midpoint, the Nissan nosed ahead, leading them in a circle that took them clear of known 'Con patrol routes. At this rate, they would hit the base in less than ten breems, a measure of time that was rapidly counting down.
Flash of gray, and then another - visual scans to confirm, cross-check. Prowl slowed, but did not stop, moving into cover to let the rest of the team move into position, going to secure comm channels. Weapons at the ready, he said. Hard and fast, do not let up; aim for seams, exits, weak points. Ready on my signal.
The tactician shifted, bringing missile launchers to bear.
Sir; we are within firing range.
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Post by cetus on Feb 29, 2008 0:24:30 GMT -5
Cloudburst smiled and ran to transform and take to the air; she hovered over the mechs a moment, then tipped forward and headed for their assigned area to listen for the order for airlift.
Soon she spotted Whirlwind and dropped, transforming back to land beside him.
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Swinging wide took up precious time, but Optimus hoped that it would serve its purpose. If all went to plan, the 'Con forces would not be aware of the Autobots until both teams were within the base, and enemy forces would be split against the two distraction teams. The Decepticons would be torn, unsure if Prowl, Bumblebee, Calypso and Inferno or himself, Phoenix, Deluge and Showdown were the distraction or the team to get out the prisoners.
Prowl had an excellent goal, letting Ironhide's team sneak in, retrieve the POWs, and get back out with as little interference from the base residents as possible.
As he and his team slowed and moved cautiously up to the base, the Peterbilt commed Prowl. We are nearly in position, go when you are ready. They had to at least hold up the pretense of stealth for a while. If they were too loud too soon, it would be obvious that those eight Autobots were a feint. So once they entered the base, they needed an excuse, however flimsy, before they could open up and make as much attention grabbing racket as possible. That was when Ironhide would move in.
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Post by Lady Dragoon on Feb 29, 2008 1:16:13 GMT -5
The pirate transformed and looked at the base, "Meh, this will be easy, yarr..." She grinned savagely as she took out some bombs and moved closer to the doors, the femme looked at doors to see how close she was, Far enough, t' brin' t' bombs t' use, good.The pirate throw two bombs at the door and watched with satisfaction for the boom. ~*~*~*~ Whirlwind nodded to Cloudburst as he waited for the other teams to come back. Hope our plans will go well... The bomber mused to himself as he stared ahead. ~*~*~ Hoshiko thought for a moment that she heard a very LOUD noise, "Huh...." the ninja mused about going to see what it was. Maybe it's Callous?The ninja moved off to get a look. OOC: YAY FOR BOMBS! (And if I need to edit anything tell me, okay? )
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Post by Miss Mandy on Feb 29, 2008 10:01:27 GMT -5
Redstar transformed and rushed after the others, keeping quiet and listening for orders. The closer they got to the base, the more his nerves threatened to grab hold of him. Refusing to give over to them, he focused on the task at hand.
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Alright darlin'. I'll be here with the brood. Raven had alterior motives in wanting Rewire there. She kept it hidden from the sparklings, but she felt scared and need Rewire there for a bit of reassurance.
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Quicksilver smirked even more and purred, "Why yes, you have gotten some energon on me as well!" He pulled her against him again and whispered in her audio, "I do love having a good wash. All the better if someone else is doing the washing." He lightly nipped at her neck.
He then pulled back and gave Desi a wicked look, "Before we go, however, there is one thing I would like to do."
Gathering up the remains of Spectre, he stalked off down the hall a little ways to Ratchet's cell, unlocked it and chucked the body inside with the medic.
"Here's the one who got you in all this mess to begin with. I'm afraid he's not much of a conversationalist, but, some company is better than none at all, isn't it?" He gave a wicked laugh as he locked the cell door and then turned to Desi, holding out his hand to her, "So, shall we?"
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Nighstrike continued to smile at Megatron at his suggestion, "Oh, yes, that would be lovely." Her smile faded to a pout as she added on a private comm, I have missed spending time with you, as it is.
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