Book I "Dawn of A New Age" Chapter II "Apocalypse Rising" In the cold of space, Unicron moved toward Moon Base One, where Jazz and Cliffjumper were keeping a watch on things. Jazz looked at the monitor, and saw the enormous form of Unicron coming right at them. "Where did that come from", said Jazz. "Who cares. I'm more worried about where it's going", said Cliffjumper in his usual wise cracking tone. Jazz pressed a button on the console, and spoke into the microphone. "Talk to me Earth. We got a situation out here." On Earth, the Autobots began the daunting task of repairing Autobot City that had been left ravaged by the Decepticon attack. "Roger me, wilco me, anything hello hello Earth", came Jazz's voice over Blaster's communication channel. "I'm picking up a faint signal", said Blaster, as he transformed into a tape deck. Optimus Prime, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Percepter, Springer, and the Dinobots gather around to hear it. "This is Jazz. A ginormous weird looking planet just showed up in the suburbs of Cybertron." "And", continued Cliffjumper", it's attacking Moon Base One." "Jazz, Cliffjumper", called Optimus Prime. There was nothing he could do for them. On Moon Base One, Jazz and Cliffjumper made a desperate run for the shuttle. "Got to blast free if we can", said Jazz, as he prepared the shuttle for launch. "Ignition and", said Cliffjumper. "Hit it", finished Jazz. The shuttle roared into space, only to be halted by Unicron, as he pulled them in. "Jazz, we're not getting away", said Cliffjumper. The shuttle was pulled into Unicron and destroyed. On Moon Base two, Spike and Bumblebee contacted Earth. "This is Spike and Bumblebee up here on Moon Base Two", said Spike. "This thing. This monster planet just ripped the first moon to shreds", said Bumblebee. "And it's headed this way", said Spike. "We'll try and slow it down", said Bumblebee. "But you'd better get here fast, or we're not gonna...." And on Earth, the Autobots watched in horror, as the communications were cut off. "Dad", called Daniel. "Bumblebee, activate the explosives." Spike waited while Bumblebee armed the explosives. "If this doesn't stop it nothing will." "Explosives are activated, let's get out of here", said Bumblebee. Spike and Bumblebee ran for the shuttle. "Hurry it's gonna blow", said Bumblebee, as they boarded the shuttle. The shuttle took off into space, as Unicron grabbed onto the moon, and pulled it in. Spike and Bumblebee saw it explode, and cheered. "Look", said Bumblebee not believing what his eyes were telling him. "Oh Shit! It isn't even dented", said Spike. "What are we gonna do now!" "We're being sucked into it!", shouted Bumblebee, as they were pulled inside, and the shuttle crushed. "Unicron, what do you think you are doing", screamed Skyquake. "Cybertron and it's moons are mine!" Skyquake felt intense pain. "But remember, we belong to him", said Stalker. "I belong to nobody. I am the mighty Skyq...", mumbled Skyquake, as he tumbled down the steps in front of him. "I will obey Unicron." Skyquake stood up. "For now", he added under his breath. "Decepticons, to Earth!" On Earth, the Autobots were still gathered around the view screen, after Spike and Bumblebee's transmission had been cut off. Optimus Prime contemplated the next move. There was something out there with the power to destroy a moon like it was nothing. It was headed right for Cybertron, and to who knows where next. Maybe to Earth. "Board the shuttles. This new menace is greater than any we have ever faced. We must stop it before Cybertron is destroyed." "But what about my Dad. He's on the moon between that monster planet and Cybertron", said Daniel. "Daniel, we'll do everything we can for Spike", said Prime. "And what are we gonna do when we get there. That thing crunches moons, it'll make short work of us", said Springer. "Perhaps the matrix can stop it", said Prime. "Look", shouted Springer looking towards the sky. The Decepticons were flying towards them. "Get to the shuttles", ordered Prime. Skyquake made a run straight at Optimus Prime. "I'm going to fry you Prime." "Not likely Starscream", said Optimus Prime as he jumped out of the way of the laser blasts. It was Starscream's voice he recognized, but in an obviously new body. Prime pointed his laser rifle, and started firing. "It's Skyquake now, you old has been.", he called, as he took evasive action to avoid Prime's shots. "Talon, Falcon, destroy Prime", ordered Skyquake. The two Predators swooped down towards Optimus, but veered off, as they could not get past his laser fire. "Incompetent fools!", screamed Starscream. Elsewhere, Arcee and Daniel were fleeing, as Snare rained laser blasts down around them. Arcee grabbed Daniel, just before he fell into a hole where the ground had exploded in front of him. "Stay close to me Daniel", said Arcee. Hot Rod came up behind them. "And you'd better stay close to me", he said to Arcee. Arcee grabbed Hot Rod and pulled him against the wall, just as Snare's laser blasts sailed by him. "No, you'd better stay close to me", said Arcee. As Skyquake flew above the battle, he decided he needed some reinforcements. "This is Skyquake to second unit, attack!" "Understood", came Hook's voice over Skyquake's radio. Optimus Prime ducked behind a wall to avoid some laser fire, and found Ultra Magnus and Percepter there. "Prime", began Ultra Magnus, "Percepter has some news." "What is Percepter", said Prime. "I have detected another force moving to attack us", said Percepter. "How many", said Prime. "I'm detecting sixteen new attackers", said Percepter. "Any idea who?", asked Prime. "I'm afraid if my readings are correct it's the Constructicons, Stunticons, and Combaticons", said Percepter. "Oh no. Devestator, Menasor, and Bruticus will make short work of this place. The city defenses are still offline. Ultra Magnus find Blaster. We need to even the odds a bit. Call in reinforcements from the Ark. I want Omega Supreme, the Aerialbots, and the Protectobots. That ought to even things up a bit", ordered Prime. "Whatever you say Optimus. But that won't leave us much of a force protecting the Ark", said Ultra Magnus. "I know, but we have no choice." With that Prime leapt out from behind the wall, and started firing. Skyquake flew toward where his reinforcements were preparing to attack. "Constructicons, Combaticons, and Stunticons, merge, and destroy Autobot City." "With pleasure", responded Onslaught. "Combaticons unite!". The five Combaticons merged into the awesome form of Bruticus. "Stunticons unite!", commanded Motormaster. "Well, if you insist", said Dead End", but it's pointless. The Stunticons merged and Menasor roared with anger. The Constructicons followed suit, and the three monstrosities flew toward the city. "Victory will be mine!", laughed Skyquake, as he transformed and flew back toward the battle. The three mighty robots flew toward the battle. "Menasor, attack the left flank", ordered Skyquake, "Bruticus take the right flank, and Devestator attack from the front." All of a sudden, Skyquake was hit from behind. "What the ahhhhhh..." Devestator turned around, and received a shot to the chest for it. "Devestator, you will not escape Omega Supreme this time", bellowed the huge form of Omega Supreme, as he attacked Devestator. Bruticus and Menasor turned around to help Devestator, but found themselves face to face with Superion and Defensor. Meanwhile, Blurr was trying in vain to get the Dinobots into a shuttle. "Nice Dino, good Dino, sweet Dino, wouldn't you step in the nice spaceship for Blurr? Pretty please? Pretty pretty pretty please? Nice Dino, good Dino, with a cherry and sugar and whipped cream on top? Nice Dino, good Dino, sweet Dino?", said Blurr, as he tried to pull Grimlock into the shuttle. "Me Grimlock not nice Dino. Me bash brains!" Grimlock and the Dinobots breathed fire at Falcon as he flew over head. "Hey watch that breath, you Dino fools", said Falcon as he flew by. Optimus Prime came running up to the shuttle, with most of the Autobots behind him. "Ultra Magnus, you will stay here, and defend the base. Springer, Blaster and Blurr will remain with you. Hot Rod, Kup, Arcee, Percepter get the Dinobots board the shuttle, and let's get out of here. "I want to go too Prime", said Daniel. "It's too dangerous", said Prime. "But my Dad", said Daniel with tears in his eyes. Prime knew that Daniel should stay. If Spike were dead, he would never forgive himself. But how could he not let Daniel go. "All right Daniel. Stay close to Arcee." Hot Rod started to pull Grimlock into the shuttle. "Come on you big bozo", said Hot Rod as he pulled Grimlock into the shuttle. "Me Grimlock not bozo, me king." "The Autobots boarded the shuttle. Inside the shuttle they prepared for takeoff. "This reminds me of the battle on Alpha Nine. The Petro-Rabbits were...Grimlock, get your noodle out of my face.", said Kup, as he pushed Grimlock away. "Me Grimlock love Kup's war stories. "You're living one now." Kup turned to Hot Rod. "Engage the boosters, for Cybertron's sake." "Tell Grimlock about Petro-Rabbits again." "I'll give you Petro-Rabbits. Contact." "Grimlock, leave Kup alone, he's trying to pilot the ship", ordered Optimus Prime. The Autobot shuttle rocketed into space.