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| - The Swordfish - Coliseum - Space This massive, circular room serves as the central arena for the Swordfish, allowing it to host numerous games and events. Like the rest of the ship, this area is made of a white substance that /looks/ more like stone than metal, although whatever it is, it seems to serve well enough to hold the ship together. The richly carved stadium is lined with row upon row of standard seating, with several more luxurious balconies for the wealthier passengers. The stadium floor is sunken, and can be flooded for naval battles, or re-arranged to serve other purposes. Frequently, pit traps, nets, trip-wires and lasers provide additional challenge to any warriors or racers in the competition area below. Contents: Cybertronian Hovercar Blitzwing Repugnus Omnicar "Salamander" Desert Patrol Vehicle Vector WX3 Defense Base Torque has arrived. The Swordfish's coliseum is an entertainment technological marvel! Today the coliseum has been converted into an intimidating arena filled with countless gimmicks that would test the contestants. Jump pads. Oil slicks. Water puddles. Literally traps of all forms can be found all over the course, and right in the center of it all is Fortress Maximus himself in his defense base form. Galen can be seen found on the roof top of the defense base with a microphone in hand, "Ladies and gentlemen! I'd like to thank Monacus and Six Lasers for donating 2% of the profits from tonight's event to the Nebulos' children hospital charity in exchange for me hosting this event tonight." He points down at the defense base underneath his feet, "In addition to the usual danger filled traps and various obstacles in the coliseum, this year we'll also be providing contestants with pit stop services." The coliseum's spotlights converges upon the arena's entrance doors, which slides open for the participants within to come out, "So contestants, please do your best and remember, it's all for the children!" Brainstorm transforms into his Cybertronian Jet mode. Spike is standing outside of his super sweet armor-car and it's totally not dorky at all. Except for all the classic rock band stickers and hardware logos, plus the 'My child is an Honor Student at EDC Exo-Academy' tag. He's on his cellphone. "Yes, I'll be wearing my seat belt. No, don't tune in, you'll give yourself a heart attack. Love ya'." -click- "Let's do this!" he shouts, securing his helmet and goggles before hopping into the car and zooming out of the entrance doors. Blitzwing laments, "But I hate children." Blitzwing transforms into a Leopard 2A6M tank. Vector WX3 is parked not too far from the entrance of the coliseum getting more impatient as every seconds pass. This is his favorite event of the Olympics and he wait for it to start. Right now he's killing time by checking the other contestant...not an impressive showing for the decepticons. *VROOOOM* Sandstorm doesn't come out one of the entrance doors. The armored buggy comes barreling over one of the arena walls, smoke trailing behind the jump as he arcs upward briefly and then comes down on the terrain with a rattling jostle. Not that it seems to slow the Wrecker down any as he drifts through a turn kicking up dirt, into a 360 spin, and comes to a stop almost perfectly in his starting spot. If they're fighting for kids might as well give them a show, right? Blitzwing sighs. Maybe Swindle can siphon that 2 percent back to the Decepticon's Young Warlords for Tomorrow children's propaganda campaign. He'll have to talk to him about that. In any event, the burly triplechanger shudders into a blur, rearranging himself into a menacing tank of German design, throttling next through the open entrance to take his place within the arena. Blurr couldn't possibly miss this one, either. As fast as he is, he has a clear advantage, here. And what's more, it's for the children! Which makes him chuckle when he spots Blitzwing. "Aww, Blitzwing! I didn't know you cared!" he taunts the Decepticon. Leopard 2A6M 's external speaker crackles with static, "Don't go getting any stray ideas. No one cares about you, Blurr." Cybertronian Jet enters the area, gazing with wonder at all the cool gadgets and looking excited at the mention of "danger-filled traps". Wow, he can't WAIT to spring some of these! He'll have to lower his velocity in order to accomodate the arena, so he has no real expectations of winning this event. But he's so AWESOME he just might do it, anyway! But the real reason he's here is to take in all the wicked-cool technology and get to participate in a bit of senseless destruction- all in good fun, of course! He looks up at the loudspeaker. "Children? Does the winner get one?" His optics brighten, looking just a little TOO interested in the possibility. "I want a one-percenter spark, if that's the case! Those are the GREEN ones!" "Tch, I was talking about the kids in the hospital, you idiot." Blurr retorts. "More people care about me than there are circuits in your brain module." Desert Patrol Vehicle bwahahas at the two exchanging insults. "You realize that's still not necessarily very high then, eh Blurr?" <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen lifts his right arm up while he left hand holds onto the microphone, "Contestants!" He swings his right arm downwards in a dramatic manner, "YOU MAY BEGIN!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> The spotlights quickly diverts from the entrances and spreads out equally throughout the demolition derby arena, illuminating the entire arena for all to see. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> turns on the windshield wipers to clear away Sandstorm's dust. "Okay... tank, speedster, /jet/... buggy. I'll go with the buggy." He slams the gas and tears off with a roostertail towards Sandstorm, aiming to clip his tail end. </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> sets his defense level to Fearless. </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Ram attack! </sandstorm> </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> engines seem to explode as the autobot speedster accelerates at full speed. He skillfully drives around all the traps set before him. It doesn't take long before he picks his target. Blitzwing is probably the most dangerous contestant. Outrun internally grins as he circles around the triplechanger and launch himself right into his flank. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -3] </blitzwing> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> peels out as soon as the light turns green, shooting a spray of exhaust behind him that fortunately he keeps his trademark effect throttled out of. That would be an unfair advantage, and this isn't the sort of fight he needs to fight dirty at. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Spike clips his back end, making the buggy fishtail a bit before getting back under control. "Nice one, dude!" he calls back, as he takes to weaving about the course, taking stock of traps and opponents alike before he makes an actual move. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> sets his defense level to Guarded. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr is having fun insulting Blitzwing. As soon as the light turns green, he speeds off in the same direction as Outrun--toward Blitzwing, unleashing a sonic boom at the Decepticon as he accelerates past the sound barrier. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Guarded. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </blitzwing> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> is only a tank. How on Cybertron could that ever be considered ~dangerous~? You are an altmodist pig, Outrun. For SHAME. SHAAAA-OW. The tank is only a dozen or so meters out of the gate when the blue hovercar throttles into him, bouncing about as harmlessly as a Cybertronian vehicle could. "Biting off a bit more than you can chew, dontcha think?" The Leopard tank curls into a slow, churning turn, chasing after the first Cybertronian that thought coming after him was a good idea. Gotta fix that problem first. Blurr speeds by off in the background, for whatever reason thinking that attacking a tank with air is a cool idea. Brainstorm, you need to sit him down and go over physics and industrial design sometime. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Defense Base <fortress maximus="Maximus"> deploys his reserve energon tank. </fortress> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> misses Vector WX3 <outrun> with his Outrun THIS! (Ram) attack! </outrun> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Defense Base <fortress maximus="Maximus"> deploys his reserve energon tank. </fortress> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> is quite excited now... oh, the things he could do with a new-forged spark... why, the possibilities are endless! Now he wants to win this thing. "Alright! FOR THE CHILDREN!" As he speeds past Galen, he comments, "And remember- I want a green one!!!" He goes careening into the arena. Sensors scan the place, taking in the tech, and for a while he just flies around, forgetting that he's here to do battle. Then the gloriously loud sounds of demolition begin, and his attention is brought away from the technology for a moment. "Oh yes, demolition! For the children!" He spots Spike, who's small and in a cool outfit. "Heya, Spike! Have I ever mentioned that's a nice piece of technology you're wearing! How long did that take to make, anyway? Sorry I'll have to dent it up a bit... but maybe after this is all over I can help you put it back together? In fact... I may have a few suggestions to improve it, too!" With that, he speeds in to ram Spike. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Aggressive. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> with his Break then Make (Ram) attack! </spike> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> easily avoids the incoming tank, "You gotta learn to move faster than that if you expect to run me over." The speedster drives around the obstacle, barely avoiding an oil spill. For a moment, he ponders going back right at Blitzwing but that would really not be nice. He drives away and suddently, an omnicar appears in front of him! Outrun doesn't hesitate for more than a second before ramming into it at full speed. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </spike> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"Uh, Brainstorm--I don't think he was talking about new sparks. I think he was talking about Nebulan children." Blurr corrects the engineer as he swerves around an oil slick. Heh, these so-called 'obstacles'! "What's a flight form doing in a demo derby, anyway?" Another sonic boom rolls over his form, headed for Brainstorm this time. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> flinches at Blurr's sonic boom. "Yeesh!" He grins and pulls back around to continue to pester Sandstorm, since the buggy wants to play coy. Cranking up his tunes, he accelerates straight for Sandstorm's headlights, only to be t-boned by a jet. He spins out of control and braces against the steering column, poking his head out of the window. "Thanks! Ohhh not too long, I had a good amount of base tech to work from. And sure, if you want- crap!" Outrun nearly mows him over, but he manages to peel out of the way just in time. Outrun becomes his target! </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> strikes Vector WX3 <outrun> with his Ram attack! </outrun> </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> finishes one of his turns, and then dives right into the fray now that he's ready. He speeds at one of the ramps, but instead of jumping off it veers to the side so he only hits it with one pair of wheels, kicking himself up on the other two. Then tries to drive along Blitzwing's side before he drops back to the ground in an effort to disrupt the much slower tank. "Com'n Blitzed, see if you can keep up!" </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> laughs - but it sounds creepy coming from within a tank. Hollow, echoed. Altogether unsettling. "Run you over? Hey, good idea! ...shoulda tried that earlier." With a grunt of determination, the Leopard's engines thrum with a surge of power, the exhaust port of the tank belching a noxious black cloud. Treads begin to blur as the tank is propelled at increasingly higher speeds into the arena, the triplechanger still chasing after the much quicker Outrun, plowing through a oil slick like it was any other type of terrain. Fortunately for Blitzwing, he doesn't have to chase after Outrun for too long, as he collides ahead of him with the human-inside-a-shell. That takes care of the hard part. Time to go Monster Truck-style. Vroom vroom, punks! </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Stunt Driving attack! [Pulled -1] </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: That attack has temporarily impaired Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> 's Agility. (Crippled) </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> sets his defense level to Fearless. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> misses Vector WX3 <outrun> with his Tank Overrun attack! </outrun> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen paces restlessly in circles on top of Fortress Maximus' rooftop, "Gosh, this feels so wrong validating senseless violence for entertainment." He digs into his pockets and pulls out the contract, a picture of a bunch of homeless green Nebulon children can be seen paperclipped to the papers, and one look at it causes the man to lose his resolve, "Geez... it's scary how many thing can slide by when you do things 'for the children'." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> gives a disappointed awww as Blurr attempts to burst his bubble. "Well...I guess a Nebulan child would be ...okay. I'd probably just create a new Headmaster with it ...hmmm... maybe an extra small one... Y'KNOW, that HAS IT'S POTENTIAL!" Mind racing with things he could do with a tiny Headmaster, the jet swings around. "So says the HOVERCAR!" He attempts to ram Blurr, responding to Spike as he does so. "Awesome! It's a deal, then!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr keeps missing, but it doesn't seem to bother him. Or does he even have a way of determining whether his sonic booms hit? He drives up a ramp and catches some air, just to show off. Indeed, the crowds go wild as they witness the stunt, screaming his name. He's probably the only one in the arena most of them even know the name of. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Protected. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> easily avoids the incoming tank, "You gotta learn to move faster than that if you expect to run me over." The speedster drives around the obstacle, barely avoiding an oil spill. For a moment, he ponders going back right at Blitzwing but that would really not be nice. He drives away and suddently, an omnicar appears in front of him! Outrun doesn't hesitate for more than a second before ramming into it at full speed. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -4] </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Wait Up.... (Ram) attack! </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> As Spike crashes into his left side, Outrun loses control and barely avoid ending his course into a pit full of spikes (the irony). He avoids it at the last moment and accelerates back at full speed barely avoiding Blitzwing's charge, "Better luck next times LOSER!" Blurr chooses this moment to pass in front of him. Outrun can't resist the challenge and launches himself at the other speedster. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> plows into a wall that pops up just before he can get to Outrun, though Sandstorm driving along his side diverts his attention anyway. "Turbo-revving young punk! I'll straighten you out yet!" Blitzwing begins an 80-point turn to chase after the Autobot triplechanger. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "Phew!" Spike pulls into reverse and elects to go after tank. Probably not the wisest route but somebody's gotta' take him down. He clutches the steering wheel, grits his teeth, ducks his head and hits the gas, making to slam into the side of Blitzwing's treads. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Ram attack! </blitzwing> </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "Gotta catch me first!" Sandstorm catcalls behind him as Blitzwing starts to turn. Slowly. That's the downside to tanks that can't use their cannons, hahaha. "Or I catch you!" Though not one to just smash the same guy over and over again, Sandstorm drifts around an obstacle, and then punches his throttle to speed towards Outrun. "No hard feelings dude, but everyone's compatition in this event!" The Wrecker attempts to live up to the name, if nothing else. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses Vector WX3 <outrun> with his Ram attack! </outrun> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Blurr, then gets distracted again by the surroundings. "So- where are these traps we were promised, huh?" The jet sweeps through the area, coming up to where Sandstorm has just missed Outrun. Eh, a dunebuggy ought to be a lot slower than Blurr, right? He tries to ram him. "Speaking of "no hard feelings.."..." </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Trying a Slower Target (Ram) attack! </sandstorm> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon has arrived. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> eventually wheels around to pursue Sandstorm, but just as he sets off along his merry way, THE HUMAN STRIKES. Blitzwing growls through his PA system at Spike, churning his treads up like a chainsaw and veering off to sandwich Witwicky into a high wall. "Did you know that I'm an art lover? Humans are my favorite medium!" </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> is unable to catch Blurr who's just too fast for him. He's so busy that he doesn't see Sandstorm coming at him until the wreck speaks which gives the speedster the second he needs to avoid the impact. "No hard feeling buddy!" he replies to the wrecker as he executes a sharp turns and attempt to crash into the buggy. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -3] </sandstorm> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> with his Witwicky Obituary (Ram) attack! </spike> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon steps into the stadium, in the stands much to his displeasure. He holds in his hands the outcome and rankings so far. He says absently, "If only there was time enough for *every* battle." He steps forward to the observation deck, his hands behind his back. The Tankcon surveys the field. "Hmmph, far too many Autobots there for my taste." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> jerks forward as he collides with the tank, flattened against the steering wheel. When Blitzwing retaliates by smashing his car against a wall, all he can do is slam the gas pedal and kick up some serious dust. "Ack!" </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Lemme goooo (Grab) attack! </blitzwing> </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> peels out! </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses his intended victim, then gets sideswiped by a grounded jet of all things. Quick to recover though he power skids to recover from the impact and swing himself out of Outrun's path before he can follow up on Brainstorm's bash. "The only hard feelings is gonna be the getting smashed up!" With another turn he hits one of the ramps and uses it to actually jump this time. And come down on top of Brainstorm to return the favor. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Ram attack! </brainstorm> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> (Sandstorm) used "Ram": A Level 3 VELOCITY attack. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hits the slower dunebuggy. "Aw, Sandstormy... have you ever considered some jet propulsion? I bet I could figure out a little device or something to add to your undercarriage... add some velocity. Of course, then that might disrupt your alt mode balance and function.... I wonder if you'd still have the same traction in sand? But... I bet that could be worked around...." He notices Bludgeon in the audience. "HEY! STAY AWAY FROM MY INVENTIONS OKAY? Go make something of your own if you wanna destroy it..." Brainstorm hasn't forgotten Bludgeon destroying his giant screen during a previous battle.... probably a justified destruction, too, but that doesn't prevent the Headmaster from being peeved. He almost misses Sandstorm coming up to ram him, but notes it at the last moment. "Whoop! Hey, no need to be critical! Keep your current alt mode, see if I care!"...He flies off to search for a new target. "But ...think about it, Okay?" Spotting Outrun, he swoops down towards him. He's gonna try something different each turn! "Okay, Outrun, let's see if you live up to your name!" Laughing a little too much, he veers towards the other Bot! </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Vector WX3 <outrun> with his What's In a Name? (Ram) attack! [Pulled -1] </outrun> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr comes soaring off of the jump, and as he comes down he attempts to control his landing, aiming for Blitzwing as he starts terrorizing the human. But he never was really good at flying and stuff. Anyway it looks cool! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Flying Ram attack! [Pulled -2] </blitzwing> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> presses his advantage, and by presses I mean literally presses. See, Blitzwing presses the omnicar into the wall, and hard. However, before the brutish triplechanger can realize his dream of lumberjacking the Witwicky family tree at its most offensive junction, the human manages to wiggle free and speed off, clear and safe. "Drat," Blitzwing huffs. "So, who's next?" The 125mm turret seated atop the tank swivels, scanning the arena as though it were Blitzwing's eye. A wave of air passes over his ablative armor. "Well, thanks for answering my question." Blitzwing rumbles after the ridiculously speedy Blurr, like Jason in a million horror movies. HE WILL EVENTUALLY CATCH YOU </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Jason X Blurr - A Slashfic by Blitzwing (Ram) attack! </blurr> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> misses again...this is starting to get embarrassing but he doesn't have time for selfpity...especially since Brainstorm is coming for him! The speedster rolls right into a tunnel (one of the obstacle) to dodge the headmaster and comes out at the other end just in time to see Blitzwing trying to catch Blurr (good luck with that), "Missed me" he ask as he attempts to ram into the tank. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon smirks. He can do that in his real form. With a "Humph", he leans onto the railings, casually watching. "What is a warrior but a destroyer? In either case, you'd better keep your eyes focused on the match. Focus, Autobot." He looks aside to Blitzwing, carrying on a quiet, respectable conversation with him on +d. He pays special note to the tank that is Blitzwing and the Hovercar that is Blurr. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> sets his defense level to Neutral. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -1] </blitzwing> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> zooms around another time or two, but nothing looks all that tempting. Seeing as people are already piling in on Blitzwing's tankiness. Hmmm. Well, this is suppose to be a show, after all. So he entertains himself spinning a few tight radius donuts around and around and around. That's actually more likely to make himself an obstacle than aggressively attacking anyone... but will he hit anyone at random while doing so? </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> 's Round and Round He Goes attack on Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> goes wild! </blurr> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Round and Round He Goes (Ram) attack! [Pulled -1] </blurr> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "Damn..." Spike escapes with a severely crumpled frame and a flat. He heads for the outer edges of the arena, wipes his brow, grabs his toolkit and climbs back to do some quick patching. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hmmms as Outrun escapes. "Well, I am pleased to see someone live up to their name. Keep calm and carry on!" The jet roars off, circling around for another opponent. Flying into things is FUN! Except when it's not... Brainstorm hasn't actually been hit by anyone, but he's done some damage to himself just through impacting others. He looks at it this way- it's a perfect setup to study how the impacts of different kinds of vehicles affect armor, right? WELL. Might as well GO ALL THE WAY THEN. Brainstorm sets his targets on Blitzwing. "FOR SCIIIIENCE!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Mad for Science (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> flies by Bludgeon again. "HEY I'M FOCUSED JUST FI- oooo, is that a Sharkticon pit hidden over there? Or maybe that's where they've stashed the children?" He jets off to investigate. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Surprisingly, Blurr manages to land on Blitzwing. Nice. He hadn't expected to be successful in that regard. And then Sandstorm almost spins right into him though it wasn't intentional so he easily evades it. But can the Wrecker dodge a more intentional attack? </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </sandstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen watches the havoc happening below from the safety up on the roof top, "I swear somtimes I feel that there's a plan behind Sandstorm's stunts, or if it's really is just by the seat of his pants antics." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon tilts his head at Brainstorm then shakes his head. He speaks under the action, "And that...is why they fail." He adds, "And half of us as well." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> manages to avoid being targeted but he knows it's not going to last much longer. As he ponders his next move, Brainstorm flies over him. So far, Outrun didn't get any opportunity to strike target him but there's this ramp right in front of him. He carefully calculates his timing and climbs the ramp at full speed, launching himself into the air! </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> sets his defense level to Guarded. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> throttles after Blurr but as he predicted would happen, the Autobot is able to outpace him easily. That's going to be a problem, later on... The hovercar could very well be on another planet by now. *BAM!* Outrun slams into him, an act that quickly steals his attention away from the blue hovercar. "Gah!" The tank isn't even able to steady himself before he's plowed into again by a jet. A jet?! Since when do jets participate in destruction derbies?! Blitzwing is going to have to make an appeal to the Olympic Committee so that he can shoot Brainstorm out of the sky. It's only fair, right? Or someone give this tank a rocket pack. Thundercracker! Take a rocket pack out of your a- okay, old joke. Anyway, the Leopard gets banged up by a pair of Cybertronians, who speed off much more quickly than Blitzwing can even manage to muster a response, leaving him without any proper targets to harrass. So to make himself feel better about the whole exchange, Blitzwing decides to pick on someone smaller than him. Considerably smaller. The menacing tank wheels back around at an excruciatingly slow pace - but luckily Spike is out of his omnicar and attempting repairs. Wonderful! It's the perfect opportunity to attempt that Monster Truck impression again. Beep beep! </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </brainstorm> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> (Outrun) used "Charge": A Level 1 VELOCITY attack. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> with his Tank Overrun attack! </spike> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Both, Galen, both. That's just the easiest way to not hurt your head about the matter. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> As it would happen Sandstorm pulls out of his spinning just as Blurr tries to hit him and backs away from the impact. "Close but not quite!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Okay, time to stop playing around and give these people a real demolition to watch. He hits the throttle without letting off the brake, causing his backend to sway a bit from side to side as it kicks up dirt, then rockets across the arena when he finally lets the hammer drop fully. "And now, what the audience has been waiting for..." The buggy screams towards Blitzwing to help smash the tank away from Spike's crumpled car. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "WRECK AND RULE!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> sets his defense level to Neutral. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> There's numerous floating holoviewers above the coliseum, and each one is showing a different contestant down in the arena. Galen is looking at the one that's showing Blitzwing getting up close and personal on Spike's Omnicar, the scene is enough to make even this veteran cringe, "Oh my gosh, are we supposed to be broadcasting something this violent to audiences of all ages? Won't someone think of the children?!" Ooooh man, the children jokes is getting old. Time for some new material. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Tanks? You're welcome! (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Omnicar "Salamander" <spike witwicky="Witwicky"> is rather oblivious as to what is going on over there. He slides back into the driver's seat, pulls his goggles back on and sets his sights on Outrun. Before he can shift gears, a giant tank obscures his windshield, and it's a little too late to escape. "Oh sh-" -CRUNCH- Blitz smashes his way up the hood and starts to crush the cabin, which nearly flattens atop him. "GAH!" He scrapes his leg as he scrambles out of the car and clings to the side of the wall, waving a hand. "I'm out, I'm out! Whoa!" Sandstorm to the rescue! </spike> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> The current configuration of Spike's omnisuit shifts and folds to allow egress. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon glances over at Witwicky's exit or at least attempted exit. He steps over a few paces then scowls down at him before offering his hand to allow Spike his egress. "Seems to me that there needed to be better rules for removing human combatants." His tone is mild, though contempt just comes natural to Bludgeon. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hits Blitz and manages to outrun Outrun, "Hey! You made me lose the location of that secret pit I thought I had detected..." Sulking, the Headmaster turns and flies around as Blurr happens to come under his radar again. He notes Spike has left the competition, yelling, "DON'T FORGET, Spike! LET ME TAKE A LOOK AT THAT OUTFIT! I just KNOW I can come up with some improvements... it'll just ADD to my GLORIOUS NAME!!!! .....Oh, and it might help you, too!" The jet curves into a trajectory he HOPES will let him finally catch up to the speedster hovercar.... "Ha ha! My calculations say that at SOME point SOMEONE has GOT to get LUCKY! Might as well be ME!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Fearless. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Lady Luck shine on me tonight! (Ram) attack! </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Spike Witwicky climbs onto Bludgeon's hand and sits with a heavy sigh, nursing his bleeding leg. "Are you kidding? C'mon, we've been driving what most of you turn into for centuries! It's just... cars don't /usually/ go up against tanks." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The trajectory fails. Well, guess that means back to the drawing board for Brainstorm, as Blurr easily evades the jet. "Lucky is something we all hope for, isn't it?" The speedster chuckles, swerving to avoid the charge before directing another sonic boom at the engineer. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> cackles, shredding through Spike's already mangled omnicar like a lawmower through toilet paper, throttling up and crashing over the entire front end. "Aww, where are you going, Spike? Captains are supposed to go down with their ships! Ha ha." Half the car ends up looking like a pancake as it churns messily under the triplechanger's treads. Though before Blitzwing can make a matching rear end, Sandstorm careens hoodlong into one side, knocking the Leopard off-track and back onto the arena floor. Blitzwing manages to steer himself around and maintain contact with the Autobot triplechanger, throwing his gear train into reverse and attempting to take half of Sandstorm's armor panelling with him. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen lets out a sigh of relief as he watches, from the holoviewer, Spike climb out of his car, "Whew, I'm amazed Spike managed to stay in one piece after all that." Then again, Spike's been tagging along with the Autobots for so many decades now and he's still ticking, this guy is practically immortal! He then raises the microphone, "Let's give it to Spike, ladies and gentlemen, he's the first out by came out rather gracefully considering the circumstances! Who will be eliminated next" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Wreck and - naaah just wreck! (Ram) attack! </sandstorm> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon looks down at Spike, then calls out to security. "The human is injured. Repair crews are needed, he's leaking energon..." He pauses, as a crew comes in with the energon drip, "I meant, the non-energon product." The team pauses, then wheels back out. He adds dryly to Spike as the new medical crew starts to appear, "Perhaps next time, you should consider a tank then." "I did not expect jets to be allowed in this tourney." Still poor at idle conversation... </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> crashes into the ground as he lands after his failed attempt to knock Brainstorm out of the sky. For a moment, he seems to be knocked out but suddenly his engine comes back to live *VROOM* and his tires scream as he accelerates. He starts chasing the ever elusive Blurr and finally manages to catch him between two obstacles. "Surprise!" he shouts as he launches himself forward. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> There, Sandstorm did his good deed for the day, giving Spike enough time to get clear of his smashed vehicle. That at least makes it worth the effort when Blitzwing backs up and smashes the buggy into the side of a ram, chunks of plating scattering about the arena from the damage. Rebounding off the obstacle Sandstorm rolls a few times, but comes back up on his wheels and revs his engine. Yep, still running. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "I've survived worse things that you, Buttwing!" With wheels kicking up debris (that possibly came off of himself) Sandstorm launchs himself back at the tank again, this time throwing his chassis into a powerskid before impact and throttling it, hoping to instead grind against the tank's side and knock him against one of the walls again as he speeds away before a retaliation this time. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> sets his defense level to Guarded. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Stunt Driving attack! </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: That attack has temporarily impaired Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> 's Agility. (Crippled) </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> 's risky attack leaves him temporarily incapacitated! </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Spike Witwicky glares down at Blitzwing and his pancaked omnicar, then softens when Galen stirs up a cheer for him. He limps over to perch on some railing as a medic works on his leg. "I'm not so good with tanks. I prefer the armor." He pauses and realizes Bludgeon is attempting idle talk. Strange. "The 'cons are outnumbered here but your obnoxious buddy looks like he's holding his own. Hup, I take that back, yeah Sandy!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>But Blurr once again evades yet another hit, speeding away from the wall just before Outrun can connect with the hovercar. "Gonna have to be faster than that!" he laughs. "By the way, congratulations on first place in that race." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Vector WX3 <outrun> with his Congrats! attack! [Pulled -2] </outrun> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Unfortunately Sandstorm's speedy hit and run is cut short as his skids right into an oil slick instead. There's one thing even he doesn't have good traction on! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Jazz has arrived. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Bludgeon glances aside to the Witwicky, "Of course he is, I'd expect him to do no less than to deal the most damage altogether....He may not win, because numbers have power, but all in the ring are wise to fear him." He crosses his arms before noting the medical crew, then taking his leave to return to his previous post. It wouldn't do to have a human bleed out here. After the truce though....well who could say? </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> swings around again after missing Blurr. "True. If I could just figure out how to harness the power of "luck" I'd have it made..." Note to self: Attempt to harness the power of luck later. He fails to notice Blurr come at him, but does notice that oil slick below. Dropping down unexpectedly, he just *happens* to miss Blurr's Sonic Boom.... </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Studying the oil slick, he notes Blitzwing and Sandstorm's close proximity. Poor Stormy looks a bit out for the count and Blitzwing will probably try to take advantage of the situation. "Don't WORRY BUDDY!" He yells to Sandstorm. "I gotcher back!!!!" The jet flies straight towards Blitzwing. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Repeat Offender (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Several of the holoviewers begins showing Sandstorm's plight. Some of the spectators begins gasping in suspense, while others cheer at the expected carnage that'll happen. Either way, all of this will definitely be on Sandstorm's expense! Galen says, "Looks like Sandstorm pushed his luck one step too far, how will he pull himself out of this mess? Cover the children's eyes, this might not be pretty!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> easily avoid Blurr, "Thanks buddy, but you're going to have to be more aggressive than that if you want to hit me!" The speedster performs a perfect u-turn going right back towards Sandstorm and Blitzwing, "Hey fatty! Piece of advice for you... leave wreckers alone." After this wise piece of advice, he attempts to crash himself into the tank. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </blitzwing> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> growls in disdain as he throttles up against the Wrecker and battles for supremacy, "We'll see about that!" The tank grunts sharply through his outboard speaker as the dune buggy slams into him once again, and almost just as quickly peels off in retreat, leaving the tank with a nice new dent along one side. Though an unexpected oil slick flounders the Wrecker's getaway plans, leaving Sandstorm wide open for abuse. And Blitzwing is never one to pass up an opportunity for abuse. The Decepticon triplechanger powers into the incapacitated Wrecker, running up and over his rear end and dead-set on running the length of the Autobot down to his front bumper - though just as he manages to climb over Sandstorm, Brainstorm streaks past again and knocks him sideways and into a wall. Blitzwing struggles to break free of the bulwark, providing the opportunity for Outrun to crash into him in this vulnerable state. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Tank Overrun attack! </sandstorm> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"Heh! You're probably right." Blurr agrees. Respect for a fellow speedster, you know? "We should race sometime. Just you, me, and the open road." With that, he also turns toward Blitzwing. "Yeah, if you were smart, you wouldn't mess with 'em." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </blitzwing> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> NNNNGH as the tank takes advantage of his brief stall to try and drive on top of him, shattering the windows behind the grating of his cab and causing the entire structure to crumple downward. Good thing he doesn't have any passengers. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> But then Brainstorm slams the other triplechanger off, followed by Overrun slamming him into the wall. "Hah! Way to drive into an ambush, Blitzwa--" FORTUNATELY Blurr speeding by to add to the collision pile drowns out what he was about to say. Yeah, Sandstorm will totally say that was a sacrifice on purpose. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> At least Blitzwing's initial impact shoved him out of the oil, giving him a few moments to rev his engine and get his systems running again. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Brainstorm perks up at Galen's words. "WHERE ARE YOU HIDING THOSE CHILDREN, ANYWAY?" His energon is starting to really run low, so he flies back to where he last thought he spotted that hidden pit. He hovers overhead, scanning for hidden seams or latches. There's GOTTA be something here.... </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Brainstorm transforms into his Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> mode. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> back from Blitzwing since remaining near a tank too long could be unhealthy. He starts to drive around the coliseum in search for his next target and spots Brainstorm who's in hover mode. Accelerating at full speed, the autobot speedster launches himself over the pit. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </brainstorm> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> (Outrun) used "Charge": A Level 1 VELOCITY attack. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> grimaces inwardly in the way that only sentient tanks can, large portions of his ablative armor having been knocked away throughout the derby and leaving particularly important axles and gear trains exposed. As Blurr passes by, the whistling wind that closely follows the speedster cuts into a few of Blitzwing's fuel and hydraulic lines, causing a river of viscous fluids to spill out onto the arena floor, marrying with the already muddied oil slick that a number of the Cybertronians have found themselves sliding through in the center of the arena. Blitzwing must be the life of the party. The Decepticon triplechanger struggles to gain traction in the liquid mess, but eventually manages to pull himself free of the traffic jam, wheeling around one wall and hoping, at least for the moment, that the Autobots take the time to get all Lord of the Flies for a bit. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> ***SCREEEEEEEK*** </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> The sharp, high-pitched, squeal of metal crunching can be heard throughout the coliseum! Some mechanical-based spectators with weaker abdominal fortitude throws up oil at the brutal punishment that Sandstorm got from Blitzwing. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen wipes beads of sweat from his forehead nervously, "Oh wow, and Blitzwing takes quick, decisive action to seize the opportunity presented to him! Meanwhile Outrun makes a sincere effort but falls short from hitting the mark!" Upon hearing Brainstorm's remarks, Galen shakes a fist down at the Autobot scientist below, "Darn it, Arcana! Make Brainstorm shut up before he gets Nebulos' child services hunting us down!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> He's still got enough systems working to keep in this fight yet. Hurrah! Let's see, hmmm... well, hell, if he's going to end up going down, he's gonna do so in the biggest, violentless way possible. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> "Hiding, Blitzedwing? How unlike you!" Sandstorm guns his engine and speeds... right for the section of wall Blitzwing is taking his break behind, sacrificing the potential of a few more dents in his chassis to try and knock it over on the tank on the other side. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Walled In (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> dodges Outrun's attack and he grumbles to the speedster 'Bot. "Stop trying to stop me. I'm SAVING THE CHILDREN! It's.. the AUTOBOT WAY!" He laughs at Galen's laments up in the stands above them. "Sorry! Arcana is busy remote-accessing a Goggle Collector's Convention. I think it involves steampunk, steam-powered giraffes, and airships. Plus: YOU CAN"T HIDE THE CHILDREN FROM ME FOREVER!" He hmmms... "Actually, Outrun, you might be able to help me, HELP the CHILDREN!" With that, he tries to circle around and ram Outrun into the spot he is convinced this hidden pit of childreny goodness MUST reside.... "How many Outruns does it take to get to the hidden center?" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Vector WX3 <outrun> with his I'm totally thinking of the Children Here... (Ram) attack! </outrun> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr watches with satisfaction as Blitzwing's armor cracks even more, spilling his innards into a puddle at the center of the arena. He whizzes past--being a hovercar has its advantages. Such as not having to deal with certain things on the ground. He speeds around the arena, passing right in front of the grandstands while he lets his fuel reinject. The crowd goes wild again, especially those he passes directly in front of. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> lands on the other side of the pit after yet another miss but at the same time, he's rammed by Brainstorm and nearly knocked into that pit. He barely avoid that fate and evades the headmaster. He soon starts to hunt Blurr once again. After passing another pit he finds him right before me and makes another attemps at knocking him out. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> sets his defense level to Fearless. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his You can't dodge forever attack! </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> All of Blitzwing's wheels squeal in protest as the titanic tank cuts his way around the arena and ducks behind a sturdy wall for mometary cover. Well, Blitzwing thought it was sturdy enough, anyway. No thanks (or thanks, as appropriate) to Sandstorm, Blitzwing's moment of solace is cut short as the wall shudders for a moment, just enough to alert the lone Decepticon of suspect contracting practices. "Eh?" is all the triplechanger manages before the wall comes crashing down on top of him, half-burying him beneath the rubble. "Oh, how nice of you. No, really. Thanks a ton, jerk." Pun intended. Badump *tch*. Blitzwing's engine rumbles up after the rimshot plays in the background, and the tank begins to back away from the keeled over half-wall with a low groan, sliding away from the mess and causing a huge dust cloud to obscure the arena atmosphere. After a moment, Blitzwing's transmission shifts back into drive, and the tank plods up and over the remnants of the wall as though they were made of paper mache, fully intending to extend his line of travel across the Wrecker's hood in the process. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> misses Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Yo dawg I heard you like ram attacks so I'm going to ram you with this ram attack which is actually called Ram. I mean not the like the animal but like the verb. Ya dig? (Ram) attack! </sandstorm> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen frowns at Brainstorm's response. Arcana's not around? No wonder Brainstorm's making him nervous. Uh oh... now he's really making Galen nervous. He pulls out a cellphone from his pocket, dials in a few numbers and then puts the cellphone to his ears, "Hello, Llyra? Yeah... I know, intergalactic war. I shot at your dad, uh yeah... he kinda deserved it. Yeah, hey, I kind of called in to talk about something else. This is going to sound really weird, but can you please hide the green skinned children in the Nebulos general hospital? Honestly, it's really awkward to explain at this moment. Oh and Llyra, can you promise me you won't watch the demolitions derby Olympics broadcast? Yeah. Thanks." Galen stuffs the cellphone back into his pants and paces around nervously while he makes clear efforts to not look at the flying video cameras. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> doesn't bother waisting the time turning around, he throws the gears into reverse and backs up from the tank emerging from the rubble, avoiding the treads and the bricks being crunched out of the rubble by Blitzwing's re-emergence. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> But it's not just evading the tank-con in reverse. Sandstorm backs himself right up one of the ramps, arcs slightly, then comes down towards Blurr. Okay, maybe that part isn't intentional, he was just using the ramp to get some distance from Blitzwing again and Blurr just happens to be passing by... </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Wrecker From Above attack! [Pulled -1] </blurr> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Outrun takes another shot at Blurr, but once again misses. It seems the speedster is outouchable! The audience cheers loudly at this. "Come on guys!" the speedster laughs. "I would have thought someone would have been able to hit me at least once by now!" He zips past a ramp as Sandstorm turns and starts coming down toward him. Again, he swerves out of the way. "Come oooon, guys!" He laughs again, and comes at Sandstorm this time. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </sandstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hits Outrun, but doesn't quite manage to knock him into the (supposed) pit. Slag. He'll have to try to find a slower target. Then the children will be HIS to experimen- I mean love and nurture!!! Yeah. Well, it IS love and nurture in HIS mind, to be fair. His scanners sweep around for another target to try to knock into. Hopefully towards that pit. Well, Blitzwing would DEFINITELY crash through any latches or barriers, if there really is a pit down there. The fact that the tank might squish said children doesn't really occur to him, sadly. "You're big and heavy, Blitz- time for me to put that to good use!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Really NOT looking before he Leaps.... (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Fusillade has arrived. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> is starting to get really annoyed and he doesn't let go of Blurr, not yet, not even if the other speedster is going to Sandstorm. Outrun accelerates at full speed, dodging many obstacle as he chases Blurr. As he attempts to ram the wrecker, Outrun ceases the opportunity and launches another attack. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Die damnit! attack! </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen watches suspense as Outrun slips through various malicious traps like greased lightning, "Now there's an Autobot with a mission! He's trying to put an end to Blurr's seemingly invincibility!" He waits a few moments as he observes Outrun's attempts only to wince, "Oh, it was a great try but no dice!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> misses, but manages to land and pull away before Blurr can return the favor with one of his sonic booms. That would of not been pleasant. Nor is going to be this, but it's got to be done, because otherwise there's one opponent that's just going to roll over everyone. Possibly literally. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Which would be why he wheels around to make another pass at Blitzwing once more. And maybe a little of the triplechanger rivaltry in there. "Don't worry, ain't forgotten about you yet." Do tanks even have fenders? Well he's gonna try and smash 'em all the same!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Only someone this crazy would purposely smash himself into a tank repeatedly (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> chases after Sandstorm doggedly, but the Wrecker proves nimble enough to avoid becoming the Decepticon's second helping of pancakes today. Blitzwing wheels about in order to gauge a secondary target, but before he can even make sense of the tactical data that streams across his sensor suite, Brainstorm slams into him AGAIN. COMPLETELY UNPROVOKED. What is that, like three times already? Blitzwing battles back the overwhelming urge to cycle a slug into his delivery chamber and knock the buzzing braniac out of the sky - maybe /then/ that buffoon will find those children he's lecherously seeking after in his little personal robo-Nirvana afterlife. The tank slides across the arena with a shrill squeal, an array of sparks streaming up from under his treads as they fight against the momentum of the colliding jet. Blitzwing eventually comes to a stop after Brainstorm clears him, but only for just a moment until Sandstorm picks up where the jet left off. "Oof!" Blitzwing growls over his onboard PA system, engine revving up ferociously a moment later and throwing the tank into motion against the dune buggy throttling into him. "Nor I you!" </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Tank Overrun attack! </sandstorm> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hits Blitzwing, but finds himself no closer to said nirvana, full of excited, bouncy children who can't WAIT to become the newest Headmasters... or perhaps something even greater! He emits a soft sigh of disappointment, then looks for another target. Hmmm- Outrun fails again in connecting with Blurr. Wow, has ANYONE hit the hovercar at ALL this event? Braisntorm decides to try again, too. He rushes towards the hovercar but doesn't try to ram him- yet. Instead, he points his jet's nosecone towards the crowd. "OH wow, BLURR! LOOK AT THAT SIGN WRITTEN BY ONE OF YOUR GREATEST FANS!!! They LOVE YOU and they want to have your- WHAT!!???" Then, hoping Blurr is distracted, Brainstorm attempts to ram the hovercar. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his All's Fair in Love and War Right? (Ram) attack! </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Outrun once again attempts to slam Blurr, but he dashes out of the way just in time. "Gotta do better than that!" he taunts, driving up a halfpipe as the crowds cheer and shriek his name once again. Thus, when Brainstorm points at a sign, he is indeed distracted for a moment. "Whoa!" he exclaims when Brainstorm manages to ram him. "Someone actually hit me! Congratulations!" He then charges the jet right back. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 2 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> thunders right back into Sandstorm, his superior weight and horepower proving enough to knock the Wrecker aside. The external speakers mounted along his sturdy frame crackle with static and relay a howl of electronic laughter. The tank cuts a corner, weaves around a spiked wall, plods through an oil slick, and wheels himself the long way around, poising himself to double back and assault the Wrecker by a flanking maneuver. Hopefully, the other Autobots will degrade into zombies along the way and keep each other occupied while he takes station. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> is now totally pissed off he keeps chasing Blurr around the coliseum. He even cheers for Brainstorm as he manages to land a hit on the very defensive speedster. Hoping to add his contribution, Outrun attempts another ram from the opposite direction. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -5] </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> slams into Blitzwing once more, then gets smashed back and sent rolling across the arena once more. The buggy lands on its side, but after a bit of rocking manages to get Sandstorm back on his tires once more. "Not quite out yet!" And at least Blitzwing has been softened up. "Keep at it guys, there's plenty of demo to go around yet!" </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Well, this is either going to be really awesome, or really suicidal. But the latter has never stopped him before. Even when it really should. But we all know about Sandstorm being too brave and having too little common sense for his own good. "One more for the road!" Despite smoking, sparking, and shedding parts like a storm behind him, Sandstorm hurtles towards Blitzwing for possibly the last time. The other Bots are gonna have to clean up amongst themselves after that. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Sacrifical Impact attack! [Pulled -1] </blitzwing> </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> laughs maniacally as his trick works, then somehow manages to dodge the hovercar's return attack. He loop de loops a few times, then goes back to the task at hand. He tsks when Outrun misses Blurr, yet again. "Hey mech, when this is all over, you and me need to have an accuracy boosting talk... I bet I could work something out for you. You ever watch that movie "Back to the Future"? You're not quite a DeLorean, but close enough that I bet that whole outfit would work wonders for you...." Then he chooses a random target and attempts to ram Sandstorm. Since he hasn't in awhile. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> with his Wouldn't Want You to Feel Neglected (Ram) attack! </sandstorm> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> falls to the ground, unconscious. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Again, Blurr dodges Outrun's attempts to slam him. "Hey, don't get too worked up, Outrun. You know I'm the best, after all!" he says cheerfully, grinning inwardly. He zips behind a tube, out of sight for the time being. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Vector WX3 <outrun> shouts, "Come and fight like a mech!". Yes, Outrun keeps chasing the elusive speedster. "The best? You haven't hit the target a single times!" WAM! The autobo speedster makes another (unsuccessful) ramming attempt. </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Vector WX3 <outrun> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Charge attack! [Pulled -3] </blurr> </outrun> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Needless to say, Blitzwing is surprised as he comes about that last turn, and runs face (tank face, keep up with me) first into the Autobot Wrecker. "I've been sabotaged!" Blitzwing bellows, gunning his engine and hunkering down for one final climactic crash! Which doesn't come. Or at least, Blitzwing isn't aware that Sandstorm is already dead by the time the two collide. Blitzwing instead plows into Sandstorm's unconscious wreckage, casting it aside effortlessly and thinking for all the world that he actually was the one that KO'ed the Wrecker. "Another one bites the dust! Whoo!" Blitzwing continues on unabated, hunting out for another Autobot to mount (not like that). </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> The last series of crashes leaves Sandstorm flipped over in a smoking wreck. Finally. Not that he really minds being the second one out, because that was the sort of rush he was looking for. And someone should be able to put Blitzwing out of the fight now if they don't suck too badly. Hopefully. "Aaahahaha, I'd forgotten how good this event hurts...." No you didn't mishear that, he definately said 'good'. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen watches in horror as Brainstorm rams into Sandstorm. There's a moment of uncertainty in the air. Did the Autobot daredevil finally go down for the count? He's had so many close calls that it's hard for both Galen and the audiences to tell for sure, maybe he still has a second wind going? Blitzwing's plowing into Sandstorm finally settles all doubts. Galen brings the microphone to his mouth and announces, "Sandstorm has become the second contestant to be eliminated!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"I know I haven't, but that's not what this competition is about, is it?" Blurr chuckles as Outrun misses yet again, and he zips out of the way. "It's about the last mech left standing!" He continues playing the evasion game, which he is very good at. Can Brainstorm hit him again? </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> is actually surprised when the wrecker collapses from his attack. "Oh. Ooops, sorry buddy! We'll.... uh, we'll have that talk about getting you souped up later, Okay?" Then Blitzwing rams into the already KO-ed Autobot. "Hey, Decepticreep, he was already out. I call UNNECCESSARY ROUGHNESS!" To which he responds with unneccessary roughness of his own. "OKay, tell me Blitzwing, I'm conducting a survey of the impacts of various kinds of vehicles on armor- let me know how this feels, okay? For science!!!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> with his Scientific Inquiry (Ram) attack! </blitzwing> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> may of got knocked out of the compatition, but he does get to spend the night with the paradon nurses at the medical tent, so it's not an entirely bad thing. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> works himself back around to the center of the arena, now having the last three Autobots all in his sights. It is then that the Autobot aerial scientist divebombs him again, and it is at this point the the triplechanger snaps. Blitzwing's outboard speakers squawk with interference, "Unnecessary my aft! It's a demolition derby, Doc Brown, in case you hadn't noticed!" The tank's huge barrel stirs to life and pivots after Brainstorm, drawing a bead on him as he retreats from the point of impact. "AARRGH!! You know what?! Time to make this little slap-fight interesting!" Inside the brutish tank, heavy delivery systems spring to action, cycling a 125mm slug into the ready position. "I'm not interested in watching the rest of you Autobrats evade each other until you're all comatose!" *KRA-THOOOM!* A shot rings out across the arena, breaking the speed barrier in a way that Blurr would envy. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> strikes Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his 125mm Cannon attack! [Pulled -5] </brainstorm> </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Leopard 2A6M <blitzwing> (Blitzwing) used "125mm Cannon": A Level 0 RANGED attack. </blitzwing> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Desert Patrol Vehicle <sandstorm> transforms into his Sandstorm mode. </sandstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Immediately after Blitzwing fires, a trap door opens up under him and the tank disappears. "And I would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for you meddling green Nebulon orphan kiiiiiiiiiiiidssss...* </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> notices that the Decepticon is about to break the rules (OMP whoever would have GUESSED), but he is temporarily distracted by noting the actual weaponry Blitzwing employs to get the job done. "125 mm? Are you sure that's enoug- OWWWW!!!" Ok, yep, it was enough... though Brainstorm manages to dodge most of the effects, having the missile just tear across his surface. Outrun seems to have gone away for now, so that leaves Blurr. "Alright, then- just you an' me!" He circles around Blurr but his energon is low, so he waits to recharge just a bit.... </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> chuckles. "Those children are GONNA be MINE!!!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen widens his eyes as he watches Blitzwing spin around his barrel, "Oh my, he's not really thinkin---" ***BAM!*** Galen's jaw drops in surprise momentarily before he finally regains his composure and brings the microphone to his mouth, "Annnnnnnnd Blitzwing's decided he's had enough! Unfortunately this also means his disqualification from the demolition derby as well." Pity Blitzwing didn't put a shell through Fortress Maximus, he could use the sleep soon too. "We're down to our final three contestants! Who will be the one to reach the top?!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr had still been lurking behind a tubular half-pipe when Blitzwing suddenly disappears from the arena via a mysterious trapdoor. Hmm, he must have not cared about the Nebulan children after all. Outrun is also no longer on his skidplates. Where had the other speedster gone off to? </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Abruptly, he realizes that there are only two contestants left--himself and Brainstorm. He pops out from behind cover. "Heh, well it looks like it's just you and me now, Brainstorm! At least Blitzwing's out of the running, right?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Neutral. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Fusillade vanishes out of reality. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Fusillade has left. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> dodges the attack by dropping quickly, then arcing back up. "Yes, that's true! Autobot victory, guaranteed! Ha! And normally I wouldn't even care THAT much about winning, since I already know I'm, like, totally awesome, but..." the jet suddenly comes barrelrolling towards Blurr. "I'm ready to take on my greatest challenge yet, Blurr!... "Parenthood!" Just think- turbo-horse rides, ener-candy, video games, amusement parks- and heck, I'll even let the kid tag along and share some of it!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Aggressive. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Dreaming of Candyland (Ram) attack! </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"Parenthood? Pff! You're supposed to be smart, Brainstorm. You of all mechs should know we aren't designed for that. Because we don't have kids, you know." Duh. He zooms past the engineer, missing him that time but comes around for a second pass. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Aggressive. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sniffs. "You never heard of adoption? What, are you implying an adopted kid is somehow lesser? Really, Blurr, I am shocked. SHOCKED I tell you." So says the not-exactly paragon on Autobot virtue.... "I want that green spark. Or green Nebulon. Whatever." The jet grins inwardly. "I'm gonna make him or her the most adorable little Headmasters outfit..." Whether he's talking costumes- or the real deal- is anyone's guess. "OKay, so what, we just fly around here and dodge each other all night?" He then dodges Blurr's attack, then goes for one of his own. "You COULD try to break this monotony by letting me hit you... *just saying*.... I'm helpful that way..." </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Trying for a Repeat Performance (Ram) attack! </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"How about you let me hit you?" Blurr laughs. "And I didn't say anything about adoption. The fact remains that we don't have kids. Even if you harvest a new spark, that mech still isn't going to be a kid. He'd just be a new mech. Wait...don't you already HAVE a Nebulan?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Fearless. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> strikes Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> 's attack has damaged your Strength! </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> shrugs. Yes, he's a jet, just go with it.... "I do, but I already dressed him up in a Headmasters outfit... and now he can't be bothered by things like amusement parks. He just wants to go to his *pffft* goggle conventions... This is my chance to start fresh!" he attempts to ram Blurr again. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Fearless. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his For the Children (Ram) attack! [Pulled -2] </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>"Ohhh, ouch--I bet Arcana would just love to know you said that." Blurr replies. And you just know he's going to go and say that to the Nebulan the next time he sees him. Because he's totally a motormouth. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>He reaches the other end of the arena then swerves sharply, turning around to return for another pass. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 4 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> "shrugs" again. "Eh, he already knows. In fact, I think he'd like it if I left him alone with his goggles and ...stuff... some more." Brainstorm circles around again, looking like he's heading up to the sky but then circling suddenly back down, upside down and around to try to ram the hovercar. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Aggressive. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> strikes Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Trying Again.... (Ram) attack! [Pulled -2] </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: You have foolishly damaged your own Accuracy! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The jet slams into Blurr, scraping the sides of his chassis. "That's the problem with Headmaster, you guys never get along with your partners!" Plus it's kinda gross, really. I mean, seriously, if you think about it, it is. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Aggressive. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Neutral. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 2 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> There's a dull beep that's broadcasted throughout the coliseum for a good five seconds, prompting Galen to look up. He raises the microphone up after the beep subsides and speaks into it, "Annnnnd that's the alert that indicates we've entered into our sudden death mode! It's been a long, grueling night for all of our contestants but it all comes down to this. One single strike will determine who takes the gold!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> hits Blurr and then dodges his attack. Most mechs would be kind of surprised by that, but Brainstorm is pretty convinced of his own awesomeness, after all... "Tsk! Blurr, you're not fully appreciating the true beauty of our partnership with the Nebulans. It IS our discord, and the clashing of two minds, which hones our responses and ultimately improves BOTH of us! CHAOS creates PERFECTION! It's something you ...non-Headmasters could probably never understand..." Determined to defend his co-creation now, Brainstorm engaes the evasion boosters that Arcana gifted to him- then seeks to make the final strike against Blurr! </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Booster Pack Goggle Collection is activated! It will use up a charge the next chance it gets! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> sets his defense level to Fearless. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his CHAOTIC PERFECTION (Ram) attack! [Pulled -2] </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blurr hears the signal for the 'sudden death' mode. Pff, how cheap. He'd been holding back the entire time, waiting for the others to knock each other out of the competition, and so that whoever was left would be so worn out they wouldn't stand a chance. But now it was going to be determined by a single hit. Sigh. Ah, well. At least it's just a game. He does already have more awards than even Computron might be able to count. "Eh. Well that's lame. Oh well." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> sets his defense level to Protected. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> takes extra time to steady himself. [Pass] </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> is not entirely happy his shot failed to connect- that would've just bo SOOO poetic, y'know? Ah well. "Lame? C'mon, Blurr- you've been around more than a few laps at these kind of events.... the audience LOVES this stuff. They EAT IT UP! SUDDEN DEATH! DEMOLITION DERBY! Oh yeah, people love to act all civilized and everything... but deep down they like to see some rough-n-tumble... some primal action that gets the energon flowing. Some of that CHAOS. It SCARES them- at the same time it DRAWS THEM IN.... like a turbo-moth to a flame...." Brainstorm then flies up for a spectacular arc in the air before heading down, zigzagging and trying to connect! </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> with his Lord of Chaos (Ram) attack! [Pulled -2] </blurr> </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Gained 1 energon. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>But Blurr is just too fast! He speeds out of the way again. Hmm, maybe he ought to just let Brainstorm have his glory. Probably would mean a lot more to him than it would to the speedster, who has won many events like this one already. Well--one last try, he thinks! If he can't shoot him with sonic waves this time, then there are more important Intelligence things to worry about. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Blurr uses up a charge on his SuperScopeXT1000 booster pack! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Brainstorm uses up a charge on his Goggle Collection booster pack! </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Automatically deactivating booster pack Goggle Collection </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> misses Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> with his Sonic Boom attack! [Pulled -2] </brainstorm> </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Cybertronian Hovercar <blurr> (Blurr) used "Sonic Boom": A Level 2 VELOCITY attack. </blurr> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>____<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>___<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| |<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>_ \<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>/ __| | | | | </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>| ___| | |_) | | (__<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|_| |_| </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>|____| |____/<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>\___| (_) (_) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "It's yours, Brainstorm." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "C'mon, Blurr- don't turbo-chicken out on me nooooow...." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Ah, well. Blurr finally stops and transforms, nodding to the Headmaster. "Congratulations, Brainstorm." he smirks and heads for the exit. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> misses...slag it. Again, that would have been sooo poe- well, you get the idea. He circles around for another go- and then Blurr concedes. Huh? The jet flies back down and heads towards the announcer's location. "Uh- does this mean I won?" There's a pause. "If so, NOW YOU MUST GIVE ME THE CHILDREN!" There's a ever-so-slightly unsettling laughter. </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Hey, I've got too many of these already anyway." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Spike Witwicky says, "Yeesh, tone down your humility Blurr!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Uh huh. You just keep tellin' yourself that, my mech...." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "NOW THE CHILDREN ARE MIIIINE" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "It's true." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Brainstorm, he wasn't offering children as prizes." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Haven't you ever heard of a charity function?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "YES HE WAS. I expect my green spark. Or green Nebulon. Either will do." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "No, he wasn't." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Yes, charity for me. Well, and the kid, too." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "He was saying that some of the money from the event would go to supporting the hospitals." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "No, charity for the children's medical facilities." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Well, that's nice too, I suppose. But I like win-win...especially for me." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Spike Witwicky vanishes out of reality. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Spike Witwicky has left. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Remember our discussion, Spike! I can help ya! And if you need references, just check out THIS GOLD MEDAL." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Spike Witwicky says, "We'll be in touch buddy." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen eye widens, "Did Blurr just do what I think he did?" It takes a few seconds but it finally sinks in, "My goodness he did! This year's demolition derby has been an exceptional in many different ways! The winner of the 2034 Olympics is BRAINSTORM who will be taking home the gold medal. Silver medalist, the indomitable Blurr! Bronze medalist, the only one who wasn't disqualified or knocked out, Outrun! I hope you've all enjoyed tonight's event, ladies and gentlemen. This is Galen, signing off!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen puts down the microphone just in time for Fortress Maximus to ping him, << Uhm. Galen. Nebulos' child services is waiting for you in the office to address certain concerns of theirs. >> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Galen stares blankly for a moment before drooping his shoulders in resignation and disappearing down the roof access. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Cybertronian Jet <brainstorm> transforms, pull out a huge entertainment center that starts playing "We are the Champions" and shooting confetti in the air, while a slideshow of Headmasters and photos of Brainstorm working in his lab start playing on a screen. He looks back, "You can mail my kid to me- first class is preferable, but I'll accept parcel post!" Then he adds, "Oh, and send Perceptor the bill!" </brainstorm> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr laughs. "No, I mean you -don't- get a kid. You just get a medal." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "It was just money going to the medical facilities, and the winner getting a medal." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Awww, well, that's a RIPOFF then. But I dunno Blurr... I'll just wait and see if anything comes in the mail." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Unless the medal itself transforms into a kid of some sort? I mean, y'never know...." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Repugnus has HIDDEN-disconnected. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Ripoff? How is that a ripooff? It was never promised in the first place. ..yeah, sure. Keep dreaming." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Oh sweet Primus would you two can it, I'm trying to recharge!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Turn of your communicator off then, Primus." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid won't admit that he's trying to sleep on call. So he just grumbles. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "I'm just saying, like the reasonable 'Bot that I am, that they shouldn't raises our hopes like this only to take away our generous dreams of kindly raising the next generation. I was going to go to an amusement park with the brat, after all! Hey, Raid, I have a can of special energon that will help you recharge twice as fast. Of course, there miiiight be a few side effects." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "What are the side effects..." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "But they didn't get your hopes up. They didn't say anything about giving YOU a kid." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "You might grow some extra legs, Raid. But you're already a leg, aren't you? Or was that an arm? I'm sure it would just improve Superion, right? Make him run faster? Or, like, throw a few extra punches per round? I'm sure it would all work out for the best...." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "I'm pretty sure that would mess up the combining thing." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "I'm sure I could work on that, too." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "I'm a JET okay! The... the leg is just another form. I guess you could call me a triplechanger, yeah! But... I'd better consult my Primary Care Physician Torque before I try any of your stuff Brainstorm." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Eh, suit yourself..." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Torque says, "Awesome~" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "I distinctly thought they DID, Blurr. If they didn't say it explicitly, then they sure IMPLIED it. *sniff*" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Anyway, just let me know if you ever change your mind, Raid!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Sure pal. Y'know, people usually get paid for being lab mechanimals." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Well, I'll have you know none of the Headmasters asked to get paid. ...Though some of them did ask for extra vacation, extra bottles of high-grade and a trip to... never mind." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "I guess this explains why we never see yours." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "No one got that idea but you." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Hey, you gonna insult the guy who was offering you help through the sheer generosity of his fuel-pump? I'll just take my GOLD MEDAL and find more ...pleasant company!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "So...yeah I'm pretty sure it came from you own brain module." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "*your" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Which is a wonderful and amazing place, Blurr, by the way- you really have nooo idea." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Oh will you calm your cerebro-circuits? I'm not insulting you." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Mech would you two just admit your undying love for one another already." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "I was speaking to Air Raid. But I can insult you, if you'd like? I wouldn't want you to feel left out, after all." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Something tells me -you'd- like it more than I would." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Undying love? What, is Perc- uh... never mind. Hey, Raid, don't you have a triplechanger to go get beat up by- I mean fight with?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid sighs. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "A'ight Brainy, leave the stuff in my box will ya'?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Ha. Ha. Very funny, Air Raid." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Me, Blurr? Nah, I'm the picture of perfect Autobot innocence! I swear, I could be the poster child for Autobot generosity. Probably humbleness too. Right? Am I right? Buddy?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Wha'..." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "REALLY, AIR RA- I mean, ....wise choice. I will be overjoyed to help! It's what I do!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid chuckles nervously. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Torque says, "Raid, I think you should at least radio me before you try that stuff.. just in case." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid snorts, "Aw Torque, do you doubt Brainstorm?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "I mean look how trustworthy he is." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "PFFFT! What, Torque, you sayin' you don't trust me. MEEE?...Yes, LOOK at HOW TRUSTWORTHY I AM. ....And forget that last incident in Perceptor's lab while you do so, Okay?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Torque says, "Er, well.. not saying I don't trust you. It's just, you know, better safe than sorry." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Hm, I don't know Brainstorm. Maybe I should ask Perceptor about that one before think anything." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "..... Huh, Torque? *sound of absolutely NO comprehension*" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "C'mon Torque, FOR SCIENCE. Right?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Besides you can fix anything." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Super femme!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Combat: Your COMBAT flag has been cleared. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Oh, Blurr, Perceptor's FIIINE with it. Of course, if you ask him, he miiiight say otherwise, but you know how he likes to tease.... Pay him no mind, Raid!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Torque sighs tiredly. "Fine fine. But if I have to replace your corroding tank I don't wanna hear any complaints, got it?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "You got it." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "I don't pay anyone any mind, Brainstorm!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "I don't even have mind!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "...I mean um." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Wait that didn't come out right." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "Sounds GOOD, lovely medic!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "But you don't sound so good. Nope, Raid... you need that elixir stat. I'll drop it off. Let me know what happens, Okay?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid grunts. </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Torque says, "Lovely? Oh, why thank you~." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Yeah will do." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Oh, great! I'll be sure to ask him." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Wait, did you just say you didn't have a mind, Air Rai?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "*Raid" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "No. That's not what I meant. Shaddap!" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Brainstorm says, "The poor mech is TIRED, don't you understand, Blurr? Let the poor mech get his elixir. Don't interfere with SCIENCE." </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Blurr says, "Uh, well--what DID you mean?" </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <<span style="color:#FF0000;"><b>Autobot</b></span>> Air Raid says, "Nothin'! Rechargin'! -click-" </p>
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