Bab 182: C159(2)
Even Lennox , watching from a distance, had to shield his eyes. The intense flames scorched his eyebrows and blurred his vision. He couldn't see what was happening inside the inferno, but the sheer force of the battle left no doubt in his mind about its ferocity.
Batman's earlier words echoed in his mind: 'Only by pressing the AllSpark into an enemy's chest can they be truly destroyed… but the AllSpark will also be lost.'
Yet, Lennox didn't know that the flames were a carefully crafted illusion by cyborg and Optimus Prime, designed to obscure the truth from human eyes.
Whoosh!
As the explosion reached its peak, cyborg silently retrieved the AllSpark. With one hand still pressed against Megatron's chest, he activated a teleportation device.
In the blink of an eye, the two vanished from the battlefield.
When Megatron regained his bearings, he found himself floating in deep space, far from Earth.
Before him loomed a massive, technological sphere suspended in the void.
Cyborg stood calmly nearby, his expression unreadable.
"It seems you weren't willing to destroy the AllSpark after all," Megatron said, a triumphant smirk spreading across his face.
"If it weren't for the AllSpark, you'd never be able to threaten me, human!"
Cyborg's response was measured, almost mocking.
"You misunderstand, Megatron."
His gaze sharpened, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
"Before you celebrate, perhaps you should consider why I brought you here."
With those words, cyborg fell silent, letting the weight of the moment settle over Megatron.
Click!
The technodrome behind cyborg finally revealed its terrifying form.
Countless barrels emerged from its armored exterior, each radiating overwhelming energy. The external energy shield activated simultaneously, completing the fortress's transformation into a weapon of mass destruction.
What had been glimpsed as a mere tip of the iceberg now stood fully unveiled, a weapon capable of obliterating all life on Earth.
Krang, the former commander of the warship, had once wielded this powerful machine during his invasion of Earth. However, at that time, the fortress was incomplete, and Earth's defenders—particularly the Justice League, Batman (Anton), and cyborg—exploited this weakness.
The addition of super-strong cyborg capable of cracking alien technologies further hindered the fortress's full potential.
Without these advantages, the warship's external defenses alone would have been insurmountable. Even Tony Stark, with all his ingenuity, wouldn't have survived past the first level of its automated systems.
Back to the action.
Seeing the technodrome in its full, dreadful glory, Megatron's optics dimmed momentarily in disbelief.
Despite being one of the strongest Transformers, Megatron knew he couldn't withstand the onslaught of such advanced weaponry—not unless he could breach the fortress from the inside. Unfortunately for him, he was stuck outside, facing its most fortified and dangerous side.
"Damn it!"
Megatron's expression hardened as waves of energy shells rained down upon him. He fought valiantly, dodging and countering with everything he had, but the unrelenting bombardment took its toll.
Under cyborg's unflinching gaze, a precise energy shell struck Megatron's chest. Simultaneously, his hands and feet were blasted apart, rendering him immobile.
Megatron's optics flickered and dimmed. The massive hole in his chest was no accident—it was a deliberate strike by cyborg, ensuring Megatron's demise.
As his spark faded, the once-mighty leader of the Decepticons fell silent, his lifeless body slumping to the ground.
Cyborg, now holding Megatron's corpse, teleported back to Earth, arriving at the Hoover Dam base in sector 7. Notably, the AllSpark remained inside the technodrome, left behind deliberately.
Whoosh!
When cyborg returned, Optimus Prime stood among the flames, his massive frame motionless. Seeing cyborg arrive with Megatron's remains, he glanced at the lifeless body, sighed deeply, and dismissed the flames that had obscured the scene.
Click!
Optimus retracted the broad sword on his arm. The sight of Megatron's broken hands and feet, coupled with the gaping hole in his chest, made it clear: this victory wasn't solely cyborg's doing—Optimus Prime had played his part.
For a moment, silence enveloped the battlefield.
Then, reality set in.
Megatron was dead.
The sight of his shattered body left no room for doubt. The great Decepticon leader, who had waged war against the Autobots for thousands of years, had met his end on a remote planet in the universe.
The Decepticons were paralyzed with shock.
The Autobots, on the other hand, surged with newfound energy. Inspired by the victory, they unleashed their full combat potential, steadily overpowering their adversaries.
"Run!"
Starscream exchanged a terrified glance with the others. Megatron's death had shattered their morale, leaving them utterly deflated.
Worse still, the Decepticons recognized the implications of the hole in Megatron's chest—it was clear the AllSpark had been used against him.
As the Autobots pressed their attack, Starscream, along with Brawl and Blackout, attempted to flee.
But the Autobots weren't about to let their enemies escape.
Anton, in the Batmobile, roared ahead of the retreating Decepticons. Flooring the accelerator, he sped through their ranks, weaving like lightning. In no time, he reached the massive base entrance—the only exit large enough for the Transformers.
Click! Click!
Tracking missiles launched from the Batmobile's arsenal, accompanied by a barrage of explosive armor-piercing rounds. Fire and smoke filled the air, creating chaos among the fleeing Decepticons and slowing their retreat.
The Autobots seized the opportunity, closing in on their disoriented enemies.
"Damn it!"
Starscream snarled in fury as his escape plan unraveled. Beside him, Brawl and Blackout transformed their arms into massive cannons, firing indiscriminately in desperation.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Energy shells erupted in all directions, lighting up the battlefield in a frenzy of destruction.
The base, constructed within a massive cave, had endured relentless bombardments from shells and the devastating clashes between the Transformers and their opponents. The resulting destruction compromised the cave's structural integrity.
Cracks spiderwebbed across the walls and ceiling, their ominous clicks echoing through the chamber.
Click, click, click!
The fissures grew wider with every second. Loose stone fragments dislodged from the walls, tumbling to the ground.
Lennox dodged incoming cannonballs from the frenzied battle while shielding himself from the falling debris. Dust and stone chips scattered around him, causing him to grimace in alarm.
The cave was about to collapse.
Lennox turned sharply, his gaze darting toward Optimus Prime, who stood amid the smoke and fire, and cyborg, who hovered nearby. His voice rang out, urgent and loud:
"The cave is about to collapse!"
Cyborg turned his head toward the sound, his expression sharpening as he assessed the situation. Lennox was right—the intense battle had pushed the cave to its limits.
The walls trembled, the floor shook, and the entire cavern groaned under the strain.
"We should withdraw!" Cyborg declared, his gaze narrowing on Starscream and the remaining Decepticons. "They don't stand a chance of turning this around!"
Optimus Prime looked toward the battered Decepticons, their movements sluggish and desperate under the Autobots' relentless assault. He nodded resolutely.
"Take the humans and evacuate. We'll finish this ourselves before the cave collapses," he said, his tone firm yet grateful. "The battle between Transformers should be settled by Transformers. You've helped us enough. Thank you, Justice League."
Optimus Prime nodded toward cyborg in a gesture of respect.
"Understood." Cyborg nodded back.
In a flash, cyborg activated his thrusters, flying to Lennox and lifting him from the crumbling battlefield. Together, they soared toward safety. Meanwhile, Anton raced the Batmobile out of the base, the vehicle a blur of motion as it narrowly avoided falling debris.
Ten minutes later.
The cave finally gave way.
RUMBLE!
The entire area collapsed, leaving a massive crater in the once slightly raised mountain by the Hoover Dam. Dust surged upward, blanketing the dam in a thick, choking cloud.
Hovering above the scene in the Batmobile, Anton surveyed the aftermath. Through the haze, he spotted Optimus Prime and the others emerging from the wreckage. A satisfied smile crept across his face.
Nearby, cyborg rejoined Anton, having left Lennox in a safe location. Hovering beside the Batmobile, cyborg turned his gaze to the horizon and noticed Optimus Prime's team.
"Whoosh!"
Without hesitation, cyborg dove into the swirling dust, reaching Optimus Prime and the other Autobots. Activating his teleportation device, he transported the group to the technodrome located in a distant galaxy.
Anton watched them vanish, then dismissed the Batmobile with a thought and followed them back to the fortress.
Lennox, standing atop a high point on the Hoover Dam, coughed as the lingering dust stung his lungs. Finally, the majority of the dust settled, and visibility improved.
In the distance, a fighter plane approached, hovering overhead. Shortly after, rows of military jeeps arrived, packed with soldiers.
The troops wasted no time, rushing into the massive crater where the cave once stood.
The commanding general stepped out of his vehicle, taking in the devastation. His face darkened, and he remained silent for a long moment before pulling out his communicator.
He contacted the White House.
"Sorry."
The general's voice was heavy with regret as he stared at the remains of the battlefield.
He barely registered the questions from the other end of the line. Speaking more to himself than anyone else, he murmured:
"We're too late..."
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