Transformers Prime MLP To Save Equestria part 8

Jasper Nevada

"It to had to Have been SOME THING!" Ratchet yelled. "A Wormhole...A Black Hole.. ANYTHING!" "A Purple swirly Black Hole with pixie dust around it?" Miko asked Skeptically. Ratchet gave her a nasty look. "Not Helping!" Jack said pulling Miko away. It had been three days and Ratchet's frustration and anxiety were at it's zenith. He had run down every possible explanation, every scientific probably, every rational solution and still no answer to what that vortex was, Where it had taken them and most importantly how to get them back.

Still compounding the mystery was where the Decepticons had disappered to. Jazz had been scanning the computers and still no sign of the airship. Prowl's patrols had turned up no clues. Agent Fowler had been in touch with all his contacts and so far no sign of a vehicon, an insecticon or any of the major crew. "Maybe We should get in touch with Ultra Magnus and see if he's seen anything." Jazz suggested. Ultra Magnus was the Wreckers commander. His crew had mostly handled the space patrols. "Contact him!" said Ratchet. "And tell him to keep an Eye out for Optimus and the others as well.

Jack was starting to get really worried. Where Could Optimus, Arcee and the others be? Were they even still alive?  And if so was there any way of bringing them back. He walked over to the couch where Raf and Miko were having a what appeared to be a heated discussion. "Miko. I know in the past year We've seen some pretty wild things but even that sounds.,- Miko cut Raf off. "Well You and the "Doc Bot" have already ruled out every "Scientific" Explanation!" Jack interrupted. "Guys! What are you talking about?" After an awkward and uneasy talk, They came to an agreement and decided to discuss it with Ratchet.

"Um Ratchet." Jack asked. He just knew Ratchet wasn't gonna like this. "Yes, Jack. What is it?" Ratchet's eyes never left the computer. Jack just rolled his eyes and let it out. "Raf, Miko and I have been doing some thinking and..Well..I know t his is gonna sound insane but..What if that vortex didn't have anything to do with Technology or Science?" Rathcet slowly turned and eyed Jack narrowly. "So What are you saying Jack?" Ratchet asked skeptically. "That the energy hole just.."Magically" opened up. Just like that." Miko jumped in. "Look! I know you science types aren't too open minded but..- Raf decided to take over. "Look, Ratchet, We've already tried every scientific and rational explanation and well. You know what they say. "When You've run out of possible, It's time to try impossible."Ratchet had to admit that Raf had a point, But even so once you start Believing in magic you might as well sell your logic circuits.

Equestrian airspace, the Nemesis

"Autobot energy signatures detected Lord Megatron." Shockwave informed his Master. "Excellent!" Megatron said coldly. "Maintain cloak. I do not want them to see us coming!" "Affirmative My Lord." Shockwave smirked. Chrysalis was beside herself with malevolent glee. "OH How I LOVE The anticipation of Wiping out one's enemy!" Megatron glared at the insectoid Queen. "I trust Your wretched flies know they're orders?" Chrysalis glared back. "Given your track record, I'd be more concerned about your minions." Insulted, Dreadwing was about to pull his sword out when Megatron eased him down. "I will handle the instruction of MY forces. You will handle YOURS!" Megatron snarled. Knock out glared at Chrysalis. "For the record, Life's a Journey. Not a Destination!" Ignoring Knock out, Chrysalis turned her attention back towards Megatron. "Rest Assured Lord Megatron. My Swarm stands ready. No Need To be Concearned. After All..We're all friends here aren't We?" She cackled.

Consulting with Megatron in private, Dreadwing asked. "My Lord. The Autobots aside, Why are we even tolerating this...Wretch?" "I am only allowing this farce until she can provide us with the means to return to our own dimension. And to see if there is in fact any real power in this miserable hole worth taking." Megatron stated. "What happens to her after that.." Megatron drew out his blade. "Depends on what kind of mood I'm in."

Ponyville. By Applejack's Farm

"ALRIGHT!" Bulkhead called out. "Who wants to try out Lobbing?" Lobbing was a game back on Cybertron, where two Autobots would take a big steel ball and hurled at each other as hard and fast as possible. Bulkhead made a perfectly good lobbing ball from whatever scrap metal he could. Applejack, Big Mac Rainbow  and Fluttershy were a bit a curious about the game until Arcee pointed out "Um Bulkhead.." She then pointed at the ponies and Bulkhead instantly realized the potential disaster he would have caused. "Boy. That Would have been My biggest backfire yet!" Ironhide just grinned and shook his head. "It's OK Bulk. Lobbing get's boring after a while anyway." Ironhide then went to go for a walk. "Care if I come with Ironhide?" Asked Big Macintosh. "Be Boring if Ya didn't Macky Boy. In Fact..." With that Ironhide Switched to 4X4 Truck mode. Big Mac Hopped into the back and off they went.

"OH! YOUR JUST LUCKY I DON'T HAVE FINGERS!" Yelled Pinkie. She was inside Bumblebee while he was in Car mode. For the last hour she and Bumblebee had been playing the usual racing game Bee and Raf loved to play. So far Hooves and a control pad did not make a winning combo. Arcee passed by along with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. Peeking in into Bumblebee seeing them play the game Arcee said. "Bee. I don't think Princess Celestia's gonna appreciate you introducing Video Games to this world." Beeping an OK Bumblebee let Pinkie out and he switched back to robot mode. "Anyway. You Seen Skids and Mudflap around?" Arcee asked. Bumblebee beeped a No. "They're probably fooling around with Snips and Snails."

Clearing by the rock face.

Sure enough that's exactly what they were doing. For the past few days, Skids and Mudflap had been hanging around Snips and Snails with Trixie. While Trixie was trying to con Skids and Mudflap into joining her magic show. So far The twins had told her to kiss their tail pipes and liberate Snips and Snails from her.

Path along the Ever free Forest

Ironhide had switched back to Robot mode after showing Big Mac the wonders of Off Road. Soon he was regaling the young mare with his war stories from Cybertron. "Gosh Ironhide!" Big Mac was clearly impressed. "I Betcha Had All the Gals back home wanting Ya. Ys So tough!" Ironhide grinned and shook his head. "Macky Boy. When Your in a centuries long war fight for your life, The last thing that should probably be on your mind is trying to score with the ladies. Nope Big M, Tough the real reward is knowing your gonna live another day. Ya See, Tough is taking on a fight ya know ya probably won't win, But you gotta fight it. Because if you don't, Who will?" Big mac had to admit that made sense. "Tough is, also getting kicked in the face and asking for another...

Unbeknownst to Ironhide, He and Big Mac were being watched by Lazerbeak, Soundwave's favorite survaillence drone. In fact they were only the latest that Lazerbeak had been watching. On board the Nemesis, Megatron and Chrysalis were watching all of what was going on in Ponyville. The monitors were alive with images of the Autobots and their new companions. "What Wretched Creatures!" Snarled Megatron. "Truly Optimus's sentiment for the pitiful continues to grow." Chrysalis snickered. "I too find growing attached to creatures beneath me most sicking. So is everything ready for our little "Party"?" Megatron called Shockwave. "Do the Combaticons and the Constructicons stand ready Shockwave?" If Shockwave had a mouth, it be grinning wickedly. Knock Out spoke out. "No Offense Shockwave. But are both Devastator and Bruticus necissary? Autobots aside, It's just a bunch of wretched little candy colored horses." Shockwave merely said. "They Only have one Dinobot, But with Grimlock I'd rather not take chances. Besides, Think of the fun!" Knock out grinned. Who was he to argue with that.

"I trust your troops have that Dark Energon stuff on them,Right?" Asked Chrysalis. Megatron hated having to work with Chrysalis, But for now it was a neccisasary annoyance. "Our Supplies have been low, but we have sufficient amounts for our own mission." "Excellent!" Chrysalis. "Remember, You need only weakened Celestia for me to deliver to finish her off, I want My face to be the last thing she sees. Oh, I so hope Twilight's there. I want her to get a full look as I deliver the Final Blow." With that she let loose a wave of hideous laughter.

On the out skirts of Ponyville, Arcce, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were up on a hill gazing over the landscape. Rainbow Dash had already heard about Celestia having found the book, Arcee was still here and she was missing her already. "You know." Arcee said. "Despite, everything I'm actually going to miss this world. I mean I have responsibilities back home, but it was nice to get away from violence." Rainbow Dash had a sad look on her face. Fluttershy's eyes were starting to tear up. Arcee noticed their sad expressions. For a moment an equal sadness came over her, Then a thought came to her. "You wanna know what I wish I could have done on this trip?" Arcee asked . Dash and Fluttershy perked up. "I wish I could have brought Jack with me." Arcee had talked about Jack for a good while since she had been hanging around Rainbow Dash. "I really would have wanted him to meet you girls. I mean he'd probably wouldn't be able to stand most of the decor around here, But I honestly think he would have liked you guys." Dash smiled and said. "Guess I really would have wanted to meet him too!"

Just when they were about to head back to town, Arcee and Dash noticed something. "Fluttershy!" Arcee called out. "Flut?" Rainbow Dash called out. Fluttershy was gone! She was nowhere to be seen. No Yellow feathers, No Pink mane, Nothing! Fear quickly raced through the duo. "What happened? I didn't even hear her leave." Dash cried. Guilty for not having noticed it sooner. Acting quickly, Arcee turned on her scanner vision. no sign of any prints. Just then she saw a matted section of grass that looked as though someone had dragged something in real fast. It lead into the forest. "Dash. You Stay Here. I'm Going in after her!" Arcee ordered. "NO WAY!" Rainbow yelled. "Flut's my friend. I'm going too!" Arcee knew there was going to be no arguing with her. But still.. "Look!" She said. "Whatever happens you stay behind me. Understand!" Dash nodded in agreement and with that, They were off.

"I'm the Wizard. I Have The Magic! There For The Great and Powerful Trixie Commands That You assist Her with Her Act!" Trixie had been whining about this all day. "Maaaaan, How Many Times We Gotta tell Ya spoiled little behind?" Skids yelled annoyed. "The Twins is in Command Of Their OWN Destiny!" Mudflap chimed. "Ain't No Way, Ain't No How, We EVER Taking orders From YOU!" Skids finished up. The Twins were lazing around relaxed on the floor of the field they were at with Snips and Snails Resting on their chest plates. Trixie Did NOT Like be defied and She certainly Didn't like being ignored. Especially by two metal gangsta wannabes who were trying to make her two lackeys think for themselves. As she continued to whine about this, Skids whispered to Snips. "Say my main colt. Why you put up with this little witchy pony anyway?" Snips was about to say because of the mondo crush both Him and Snails had on her but truth was these days he was starting to wonder that himself. Mudflap then said. "Yeah Man, She giving me a bigger headache then Airachnid when her..Oooooooh!" He had remembered something very disturbing.

"Oh? What Oh?" Skids asked his brother. "Uh! Huh Wha?" Mudflap stammered trying to hide his fear. "You said "Oh"!" Skids accused. "Is That "Oh" As in that's interesting or "Oh" As in were screwed!" A split second later Skids remembered what happened when the vortex sucked them into this world and Both Him and Mudflap let out high pitched squeals of alarm and dread. "What are you two dolts Screeching about?" Trixie demanded. Skids and Mudflap didn't know what to say. When the vortex sucked them into Equestria Airachnid's stasis chamber had come loose and knocked them into it. And if the pod was not connected to a power source that meant Airachnid could be loose.A psycho witch like Airachnid.  In a fairy tale world like this? They're new little pony homies were fresh meat. "OK Don't Panic!" Skids yelled. "There's a chance she still in the pod!" Just then they all heard loud crunching and stomping. "Uh Dudes!" Snips called out. "I Think We may have bigger problems!" Trixe, Snips and Snails gawked in terror. Skids and Mudflap looked up and saw why . They all yelped in unison. "Look who it is Boys! TARGET PRACTICE!" They were Surrounded by the Combaticons.

Arcee sprinted through the forest with Rainbow Dash close behind. They're eyes darted here, there, Everywhere looking for any sign of Fluttershy. Arcee didn't like this. This felt like a trap. For a moment she wondered if this was the work of those Changeling creatures Dash had been telling her about. But then again, this was a disturbingly familiar type of trap. Make that a Sickenly familiar kind of trap. Just then Rainbow's nosterls flared. "Whoa! Smells like burning wood!" At that moment Arcee stopped. Dash floated next to her. The smell was coming from an acid burned tree stump. "No!" Arcee shudderd as her terrible thought suddenly became a horrifying reality. The acid was message. "Dash. GO! FLY AWAY! GET OUT OF HERE!" Arcee ordered. Dash was confused. "Arcee. Why? What's Wron..- "NOOOOOW!" Arcee shrieked. But it was already too late. As a venomous voice called out behind them. "Looking for Something Arcee?" Arcee Spun around to see the horrifically smiling face of her most hated enemy. "Airachnid." That wasn't all. Clutched in the evil spider bot's claws, Tied in web and crying tears of fear, Was Fluttershy.

"I didn't think you were one for pets Arcee?" Airachnid cackled, tauntingly swinging the terrified Fluttershy in front of them. "FLUTTERSHY!" Rainbow yelled. "LEAVE THEM OUT OF THIS AIRACHNID!" Arcee demanded. "It's me you want!" Dash was beside herself. "Arcee What's going on? Is she one of those Decepti guys you were talking about?" "I Said GET OUT OF HERE DASH!" But Rainbow Stood her ground. "ARCEE. I'M NOT GONNA JUST...- "NOW! THAT'S AN ORDER!" Rainbow almost teared up for a minute, then she flew off doing what she was told. Arcee hated herself for having to yell at Rainbow Dash. But she knew what Airachnid would do if she got her hands on her. Arcee then turned her attention back to Airachnid. "Just Give Fluttershy to me Airachnid!" Arcee demanded trying not to lose her cool. "Fluttershy?" Airachnid Scoffed. "Such repulsively ridiculous names!" She then looked her trembling hostage in the eye. "I mean seriously. Who names you?" Arcee armed her blaster, ready to fire. "You so much as touch her Airachnid and I'll..- "Now, Now. not in front of the innocent little creature!' Airachnid was clearly enjoying her sick game. It was a stand still.

Suddenly there was faint zooming noise. Then A Rainbow blur shot out of the sky and nailed Airachnid from Behind. It Was Rainbow Dash. Airachnid dropped Fluttershy. siezind the oppurtunity, Arcee tackled Airachnid and they both tumbled down a gully. Dash ran to Fluttershy's aid and started to tear her out of the web.

After tumbling down the gully, Arcee and Airachnid circled each other ready to attack. "You seem rather determined to keep your little friends away from me Arcee." Airachnid cackled. "Is it because you don't want them to end up like Tailgate? Or Is that only part of the reason?" "Just keep talking witch!" Arcee seethed. But Airachnid kept rubbing it in. "I've been watching Arcee. I think you don't want your new little friends to see your more vengeful side. So violent, So Viscous. What would they think of you if they saw you like that?" Fighting to keep her temper in check, Arcee didn't want Airachnid to know she had hit a sore spot. She remembered the look in Bumblebee's eyes when he saw her almost off Starscream for Offing Cliffjumper. That had been hard enough, But offing Airachnid here? In Front of Dash and Fluttershy? What would they think of her if she did it in front of them? She had been welcomed into their realm and now she would be introducing the same terrible violence that had engulfed Cybertron all those centuries ago.

Taking advantage of Arcee's confusion, Airachnid lashed out with four of her spindily spider legs. Pinning Arcee to the ground, Airachnid glared into her eyes. "Now Arcee. I know your better than this!" She taunted. "COME ON ARCEE! HAMMER THAT WITCH!" Arcee saw that Dash was cheering her on. Spotting her, Airachnid grinned and turned back to Arcee. "You trying to preserve their innocence is only going to get you scrapped! Your a fighter Arcee. Not a pacifist. This Nauseating, Ridiculous, fairy tale hole of a world does Not Suit Beings like us!" Arcee's spark sank. She knew she was a fighter but after meeting Dash and Fluttershy she thought she had a chance to be something else. But she looked up at her two pony friends. Although her expression was fierce, There were tears in Dash's eyes. Fluttershy's too. Their expressions were familiar. It was the same expression she had When Airachnid killed Tailgate in front of her when she was helpless. Rainbow Dash had thought of Arcee as a hero, And now Arcee she couldn't betray her friends belief. Her resolve hardend and her determination renewed, In one furious move, She kicked Airachnid off of her. The spider bot flew through the air crashing through a tree. Dash and Fluttershy cheered in joy. But before Arcee could follow up a soaring sound filled the air.

Glancing Up, Arcee was shocked to see it was a swarm of Vehicon flyers soaring over head. "Who Are those guys?" Dash asked as she and Fluttershy flew down to join her. "Decepticons?" Arcee stammered. "Here?" Arcee's Mind was a storm of questions but she did know on thing. With the Decepticons here, Equestria could be doomed. Remembering Airachnid, Arcee glanced around to see that she had gotten away. But there was no time for that now! She had to Dash and Fluttershy to safety and get to the other Autobots. Now!

Clearing by the rock face.

Skids and Mudflap mustered what courage they could and stood defensively in front of Trixie, Snips and Snails. Blasters ready, they stared down the Combaticons. Of the group Were Swindle, Brawl, Vortex, Onslaught and Blastoff. They all snickered at their targets. "Well well." Swindle grinned. "Megatron sends us out to take out whatever autobots we see and look who we find. The Dimwit twins!" Trixie gulped. "Uh, You guys can take them. Right?" Skids and Mudflap looked at each other and cringed. At half the size of Bumblebee and barely enough firepower as the others, They were hardly a match for the battle hardy Combaticons.

Back at the Apple orchid

Bulkhead and Applejack had just gotten back from a delivery to the market place. They looked around and saw that Ironhide and Big Mac were still gone. "Well Do suppose they are Bulk?" Applejack asked. "Eh, Ironhide probably regaling Mac with some of his old war stories." "Or Mac's making a dope of himself in front of the ladies and Ironhide's watching the fun!" Apple jack surmised. They both had good hard laugh. Just then Bulkhead heard a familiar voice. "HELP BULKHEAD!" "What was that?" asked Applejack. Bulkhead knew that voice any where. "Miko?" Dropping everything, Bulkhead charged off into the direction of the voice. Confused, Applejack galloped off after him. Bulkhead had told her about Miko, But how could she have gotten here? Bulkhead followed the cries for help. Up one hill and down another, trying to find any sign of his young friend. He soon found himself in rocky canyon. It was the same one where Dash had gotten her wing trapped and her Turtle Tank saved her. There was Miko! The poor girl was tied to a post. Bulkhead moved to free her. "Hang on Miko. I'm getting you outta here!" Applejack arrived behind Bulkhead. Spotting Miko she first thought to herself. "Tarnation. The world they came from is ruled by tall shaved monkeys. Weird!" But then another thought crossed her mind and She called to Bulkhead.

"Bulk! WAIT! This don't feel right pardner!" Bulkhead turned toward Applejack. "What you talking about Jacky? I gotta save Miko!"  But Applejack sensed danger. "Bulk, think it over how would she have even gotten here in the first place?" Bulkhead thought about it for a minute. Cautiously he moved toward Miko to examine her. "Miko?" He asked the girl. All at once her head snapped up....revealing an evil smile and glowing green eyes! "Gah!" Bulkhead stumbled back in shock. It didn't stop there. The "Miko" creature then turned black and took the form of a creature with the body type of a pony but with hideous insect like features. Applejack was shocked. This wasn't Miko. This Was a Changeling. As the creature snickered at them, Bulkhead instantly knew this was a trap. But then another thought popped into his head. How would a Changeling even know what Miko looked like? Then he got his answer. "Hello Again Wrecker!" Bulkhead turned in horror to see...Hardshell. Flanked by several Insecticon Warriors. Horrible memories of when he almost died when trying to get rid of a batch of TOX N and Hardshell almost finished the job flashed into his mind. He was reliving a nightmare. Even Worse, Applejack's life was at stake. Trying push all fears aside, Bulkhead steeled himself for the battle to come.

In motorcycle mode, Arcee raced through woods back to the village with Dash and Fluttershy soaring behind her. All the while she was trying to get in touch with Optimus. "Optimus! It's Arcee. Come In!" Nothing but static. "What's wrong?" Dash asked. "Are we out of range or something?" "No Arcee!" said grimly. "Somethings Jamming us."

From the helm of the Nemesis, Megatron and Chrysalis watched in evil triumph as their plan started unfold. "Setting up that Jamming satillite was a cleaver move Soundwave." Megatron said to his loyal soldier. With the jamming device in place, The Autobots would have no way to contact or warn each other and thus, Not be able to come Canterlot's aide and with their carefully laid traps and greater number, Victory was assured. Chrysalis laughed. "By this time tomorrow, ALL Of Equestria will be mine! Every creature will be under my command! Oh..I wonder What Celestia's and Twilight's heads would look like on stuff on the palace entrance?" Megatron saw no real challenge in this world other than his victory over the Autobots. "I must thank you again Megatron." said Chrysalis. "Your forces are truly as formidible as you say!" "Save Your bootlicking!" Megatron scowled. "Just be sure to fulfill your end when this is over." On the view screen, they could see that each of Decepticons were closing in on their target. Dreadwing on Wheeljack, Shockwave and the Constructicons on Grimlock, Lockdown and Barricade on Bumblebee and Blackout on Ironhide. Soon they themselves would be on Canterlot palace. "Oh Ho!" Chrysalis grinned. "It feels So Good to Be So Bad!"

To be Continued