Salvation: Part II

“It isn’t quite like that,” Corona clarifies. “I receive visions of what may come to pass, and it is my duty to interpret them and act upon them appropriately.”

“Oh, the usual,” Thrift comments. “Apparently we’ve all been chosen by destiny or some-such. Typical hero stuff, y’know.”


“Right!” Facelift agrees. He begins to tug on the blade of the nearest statue.


“She’s in the control tower right now,” Barkeep says. “She’s waiting for someone, I think.”


The streets of the city were bustling with activity as the pilgrims amble about of various errands. Gatecrasher might spy what was once a massive civilian transport in the center of city- likely, it served as a capitol building of some sort.


“Unfortunately, I have neglected to bring my toolkit to properly analyze the scanner,” Shockwave says. "I sent Epsilon-5 to summon the Autobot Wildsong to render assistance. "

“I think I’ll have something to drink before going to see her.” He says, sliding the shanix towards her. It was enough for a moderate helping of standard Energon.

He decides like that building seemed as good a place as any, and set off for it.


“W-well that’s good. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help!”

“Why should I help Shockwave?”

“You receive them… Randomly?” asked Alterion.

“Because he asked nicely and it may help us keep everyone aboard safe?” Epsilon asked sincerely.

“And maybe it could help us find out how Bludgeon has been able to dog our heels this whole time?”

She thought alittle before sighing.
“Fine.”

“Grab your toolkit and follow me, please.” Epsilon said as he turned to bring Wildsong to the park.

“Ah… fun.”
Scrapshot says in a sarcastic tone.
“Well in that case it might be best that we need to complete it.”


Actaeon goes to grab another sword to see if it might fit.

Barkeep nods and gives Zepar a glass of energon.

“Nice talking with ya,” she says.


Through the doors of the capitol building was a chamber that may have once been the cargo hold. Statues of the Thirteen decorate the room, along with pedestals displaying ancient cybertronian artifacts.

The twins Flyby and Breakswitch were also in the room, checking out the relics.

“Hey, this looks like the black box from a cruiser,” Flyby observes. “Like that one we found with all the terrorcons.”

“Ugh. Don’t remind me about that,” Breakswitch says with a shudder. “If I ever see the undead again, it’ll be too soon.”


Corona nods.

“I do.”

“Complete what?” Thrift asks. “The cycle of tragedy that defines our species’ history? The quest for the Omega Lock? All the sideplots the GM’s abandoned recently?”


The sentinel held onto its sword tightly.


“Remain silent and out of the way,” Shockwave suggests coldly.

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“Having fun boys?” he asked.


“O-oh… Okay Mr. Shockwave.” She says looking a little hurt.

Actaeon shrugs and goes to the next sword.


Scrapshot nods,
“Especially that last one.”

“Uh… What toolkit?”

“That’s ironically unpractical.” Gronius said.
“What’s a GM?” Alterion asked.

The twins turn to face Gatecrasher.

“Yeah, sure,” Breakswitch says. “Who knew making history could be so relaxing?”

“I know, right?” Flyby replies. “I’m starting to think our days of courting certain death are behind us.”


All the sentinels maintained a firm grip on their weapons. Getting one loose would require some effort.

“Or a shot from an electromagnetic cannon!” Facelift suddenly blurts out, aiming his weapon at a sentinel.


“A GM could be many things,” Thrift says. “Good morning, General Manager, grandmother, Grand Master…”

Corona shrugs her shoulders.

“I’m afraid I can’t do much about it.”

Gatecrasher huffs. “I wish that were true, but somehow I doubt that,”

“Tools you feel would help in figuring out what a CNA scanner is looking for.” Epsilon said.


Zepar nods, “Thanks, it was nice talking with you too.” He said.

Barkeep gives Zepar a quick, two-fingered salute- nearly identical to the one Thrift often used.

“Take care,” she says.


Flyby sighs.

“Come on, man, think positive!”

“I’ve lived too long to think too positive.” Gatecrasher replies. “It’s gonna be like this until the war truly ends.”

Zepar smiles and drinks the Energon.

SideStep relaxed.
“So… does this planet have more?” He asked, his voice edged with a hint of greed.

Pixel scampers as quickly as he can towards it, seeking to climb on top. @Meepinater

Blight sighs and gestures towards the path. “I suppose we should give the guy what he wants and leave?” He still looked anxiously at the cylinder.