#robert epps

Sari so confused by on going nonsense

It's even funnier since Megatron and Optimus are split-spark brothers, so Optimus immediately clocks Sari as close kin.

Professor Sumdac would definitely have ties to Sector Seven to connect them. Perhaps a kind of consultant or even worked for them through several fronts since the guy is very anti-military, even if his sense of ethics is wonky as hell. His mind is brilliant, but he's also very dumb of ass.

The Sumdacs would most likely get 'relocated' after N.E.S.T. goes over Sector Seven's files with a fine tooth comb with the Autobots breathing down their necks. And, oh boy, everyone is feeling something over the kid... and nobody wants to consider what the hell will happen if Megatron gets an inkling of an idea of Sari's existence. (Mech basically silenced all of his sparkbonds and came out of an induced coma after decades of forced experimentation. He's not at his top shape at that point.)

Then again, it would be exponentially funny should it be Sarah that catches the Sumdacs during her usual Energon search. She basically went from 'follow the food' to 'GET THAT CHILD.' Then for Optimus to get his 'ohmyfuckinganicents' moment with the sudden spark recognition and Sarah is playing Keep Away.

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"So, where's the newest baby bot?" Epps called out to Ironhide.

"With Sarah." The mech replied, gruffly.

Epps stared into the distance where the Seekers preferred to nestle like a pair of perky tits on the beach, hoping to catch a new rambunctious metal kid around the aptly dubbed 'lovebirds.'

"Any chance you can tell me why Big Buddha is acting like an abandoned cab near the lovebirds?"

"It's classified."

"Then how's the kid? Ratchet was spitting mad earlier."

"Sarah, unfortunately, spooked the sparkling into an early activation of weapons systems too advanced for her development. Not only did it drain her meager supplies, but her systems weren't in good shape to begin with. Delayed and stunted. On top of it, Sarah used her ability to drop the sparkling into a forced stasis. Ratchet only had time to input suppression codes before we had to leave."

There was a lull of silence, and the noise of the base washed over them as they stared at the beach.

"Ratchet will need to do another check-in." Epps stated. It wasn't a question. It was true as the sun rising and water being wet. Ratchet would need a proper diagnostic routine for anyone under his care. Even if the medic had to drag them kicking and screaming to his part of the base.

"Correct."

"Sarah is in Mama Bird mode, isn't she?"

"Unfortunately, very correct."

"Any chance Professor Sumdac could talk her out of brooding bitch mode?"

"The man bestowed his blessing. Sari needs appropriate healthcare for her hybrid status and a maternal figure."

The probability of the resident pair of Seekers getting drugged and wrestled down to ensure developmental care and a nutrition check for the newly acquired Cybertronian was definitely non-zero, and Epps wasn't jealous that he wasn't part of that upcoming fistfight with highly protective, dinosaur-adjacent, flying death machines.

"Good luck, mech."

Fleshing out the other human cast to compliment the main ones, featuring some folk from many segments of the franchise!

The AU from the human side mostly begins in Jasper, Nevada, and much of the action starts in the state.

Miko and Raf are Jack's best friends. They're basically exactly the same as their TFP counterparts personality wise. Miko's a bit bummed that Jack spends a bit less time with them now that he has a girlfriend, but hey, at least he's happy!

Lori Jiminez and Coby Hansen are members of the school's workshop class, and originally came from Colorado. They bicker a lot (usually it's Lori getting flabbergasted by Coby's antics), but they truly love each other deep down. Based off, of course, Lori and Coby from Transformers: Cybertron.

Close by is Mission City, a bustling metropolis that has become one of THE places to go to pursue a career in engineering and energy.

Mission City University features such minds like Prof. Arkeville and Doctor Malto. Visiting the campus is Dr. Ezra Greene, eccentric scientist from an island called Griffin Rock.

Prof. Arkeville is a brilliant if out there man of SCIENCE. He's a master of neurology among other sciences, and thoroughly believes the validity of hypnosis technology. Has a genuine Sumdac Systems prosthetic arm.

Dr. Malto teaches culture, history and other anthropological subjects in the University. He loves nothing more than sharing the importance of passing down culture from generation to generation. Is a fantastic cook.

Dr. Ezra Greene travels America in his iconic solar car to teach the nation about SCIENCE and all the wonders of science, with Mission City being one of his stops. Has a show produced, directed, written and recorded by himself. Wows and terrifies people with some of his zanier experiments.

Sgt. Robert Epps, MCPD, is an Army veteran and man of determination and courage. He's an example of an everyday soldier engaged in a firefight vs. Cobra... and won. Now serving as an officer in Mission City's police department. He keeps other cops in line, making sure they remember that they protect and serve first and foremost.

Alexis Thi Dang. Government Intern. She aims to be hopefully be president one day, but first wants to get an understanding of local politics before aiming higher. Has a bit of a problem with her own ego due to her ambitions, but at the same time, is always trying and hoping to find the good in others.

Spike and Sparkplug Witwicky. Sparkplug is the de facto patriarch of the great Witwicky clan, and a man who has considerable knowhow in all things engineering and maintainence, from cars to buildings. Spike is Sparkplug's son, and a guy who inherited all of Sparkplug's engineering smarts and then some. Good natured and a loyal friend through and through.

Also part 2, the Autobots were not wiped out, because holy shit I hate that that even happened

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The first time Hound met Mirage, it had been less than six jours after the illustrious Towers had fallen, a large portion of the Cybertronian royalty wiped out as a testament to Megatron's power. No one wanted to say it from either side, but not much coolant was shed for bots that had held major sway in the Functionalist system of Cybertron, innocents aside. The few survivors either fled to neutral cities or simply disappeared, and as far as Hound knew up until this point, you could count on one servo those who joined the Autobot cause. The former noble was sitting alone in what served as a mess hall, a cube of energon sitting in front of him as the mech stared at the glowing liquid without actually seeing it. Hound knew the signs of someone trying to escape the reality around them, so he grabbed his own ration and headed for the white and blue mech, only to get stopped by someone he didn't recognize.

"I wouldn't bother him, he only ignores us peasants." The disdain drips from every word, but Hound isn't phased as he gently brushes past, taking a seat at the table across from the other mech. The other mech had a smaller frame upon closer inspection, his plating looking almost like one entire unit with how it had been assembled with care, despite the numerous scratches and bumps that littered a once pristine surface. Hound took a sip of his energon when he saw a flicker in the other's optics, doing his best to look nonchalant as his body language tensed almost immediately.

"May I help you?" The soft-spoken yet commanding voice was not what Hound expected, but in a way, it suited the mech across from him.

"No, I'm alright." The bigger mech shrugged at the question with a soft smile, setting his cube down to extend his servo. "I'm Hound, it's nice to meet you...?"

"...Mirage." Mirage's smaller servo slips into his as he gives a short but firm handshake, pulling away after a moment. "I do not often have company, may I ask why you are here?"

"You seemed lonely." Optics cycle in surprise at the simple response, and Hound finds his spark ache a little bit at the evident surprise. "So, I figured I would come say hello, keep you company."

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers Generation One, Transformers: Prime, Transformers (Bay Movies), Transformers Animated (2007), Transformers: Rescue Bots, Transformers: Earthspark (Cartoon), Transformers (Unicron Trilogy) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Characters: Jack Darby, William Lennox, Sari Sumdac, Dorothy "Dot" Malto, Robert Epps, Denny Clay, Alexis Thi Dang, Rafael "Raf" Esquivel, Cody Burns, Dani Burns, Sam Witwicky, Miko Nakadai, Russell Clay, Daniel Witwicky, Spike Witwicky, Mikaela Banes, Mo Malto, Robby Malto, Kenneth Onishi, Cade Yeager, Isaac Sumdac, Noah Diaz (Transformers), Bradley "Rad" White, Carlos Lopez (Transformers), June Darby, Carly Witwicky, Arcee (Transformers), Airachnid (Transformers), Blackout (Transformers), Starscream (Transformers), Blitzwing (Transformers), Elita One (Transformers), Shockwave (Transformers), Megatron (Transformers), Sentinel Prime (Transformers), Steeljaw (Transformers), Unicron (Transformers), Ratchet (Transformers), Blades (Transformers), Optimus Prime, Vehicons (Transformers), Devastator (Transformers), Barricade (Transformers), Nova Storm (Transformers), Skywarp (Transformers), Sky-Byte (Transformers), Lockdown (Transformers), Slipstream (Transformers), Mirage (Transformers), Demolishor (Transformers), Bludgeon (Transformers), Megatronus Prime, Soundwave (Transformers), AllSpark (Transformers) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Horror, Christmas Special, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat, Character Death, Alternate Reality, Realistic, If Transformers Were Realistic, Not Canon Compliant, Humans Would Not Survive Decepticons In Real Life, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, I Have Canon Complaints, I Ruin Christmas Because I Can, possible trigger warning Summary:

Transformers: Mosaic #551 - "Triumph"

Originally posted on October 11th, 2010

Story, Letters - S.H. Hueske Art, Letters - Brandie Hanson

deviantART | Seibertron | TFW2005

I have wanted to do this for a long time, I am doing this analysis from a subjective point of view, if you want to add any comments ahead. I'll see if I do it with the rest of the movies or the series. But I wanted to highlight the g/t that are in the transformers saga. So I have decided to do it, for example with the first movie.

I'm going to do it in order from beginning to end.

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Well we start with the first encounter, we all know what Blackout is at the military base, all of them thinking it was an enemy's helicopter, when you see Blackout transform and attack without hesitation, not being affected by any of the shots. Here I start from the Decepticon point of view, we are insects for them, like little ants. No matter how much the humans try to stop him, it is of no use and you see the destruction that has occurred in the base. The first contact between Blackout and Epps, there is no doubt that he does not see him as a threat.

Now I'm going to move forward to the next first contact, the first time Sam sees Bumblebee. The different dynamics are noticeable compared to Blackout instead of destruction and destruction. Bumblebee was camouflaged, trying not to attract attention. Now look at the music, how Sam looks at Bumblebee. Surprise, fear and at the same time fascination.

Well, with scorponok, only a few come out of that disaster. Imagine the wildlife of Cybertron, we already know insecticons, predacons, maximals taking animal forms, dragons, prehistoric beings… Try to face one like this, a metallic scorpion three times the size of yours, it has the sand in its favor, a My first thought that comes to me is that he has made you his prey and that he is going to be playing with you. Luckily they had military help but if they hadn't…

The next scene with Barricade here is directly g/t fearplay in its purest form. When he transforms in front of Sam and the chase begins, no matter how hard he runs, Barricade was going to catch him. When Sam goes between the car and the robot, that scene blows your mind.

It is also how we see Bumblebee for the first time with the two humans in front, as I mentioned there is a difference between autobot and decepticon. While Barricade treated Sam like a bug, Bumblebee on the other hand has been defending Sam and Mikaela from Barricade. Also the point of view of the camera will show the great fight between two titans and the two little ones at their side fleeing for their lives. After the fight, you see that Bumblebee is calm and talking to Sam, the camera changes when you see the majesty of Bumblebee but you see that he is not going to do any harm.

Already the famous scene of arrival on Earth, this scene hits my biggest hypes of how each Autobot arrives. Optimus in an open field, jazz falling in a stadium, ratchet in a TV store and ironhide in a swimming pool. the jazz comparison on top of the building looking for its vehicle form, the best part is Ironhide when he falls into the pool and you see a little girl approach without any fear and ask him if he is the tooth fairy… That part seemed to me very tender! Some, including myself, would act more out of curiosity than fear, to be honest haha.

When they are all together in that alley, with Optimus transforming for the first time, you see how the camera shows him from head to toe and then you see the transformation of the rest. Imagine being Sam and Mikaela at that moment surrounded by enormous beings without knowing what is going to happen to you, you only know that Bumblebee didn't do anything to you… but what about the rest? When you see Optimus kneel in front of them, the face-to-face contact that occurs between them to see them closer, a different one between Optimus' head and Sam's head, simply fantastic.

I also find it very sweet that Optimus speaks calmly seeing that the two are slowly moving away from the presence. When he continues with the introductions of the rest of the autobots, the part of Ironhide showing that he shouldn't be messed with and Sam swallowing saliva, that's also very good. When he explains the story to them and everyone tells him that those glasses with the only hope focusing on all the autobots looking at Sam and Mikaela is one of the most imposing scenes. I would have acted like Mikaela you better have the glasses.

We arrive at the scene of the autobots in the Witwicky garden… What we see here is Sam trying to convince his father, how to give more pressure? Yes with impatient Optimus Prime lurking into your garden making Sam panic more. I think it's very good seeing how Optimus carefully passes the houses to the garden and you see Bumblbee right next to him looking at Sam making him panic again.

Already when Optimus accidentally destroys Sam's fountain. You see the big guy apologizing, on the other hand I see Sam scolding them as too cute.

The animals won't be spared from this either if Sam doesn't reason with Ironhide about Mojo getting involved there and the words he says, you have a plague of rodents. Remember when I mentioned at the beginning that there are differences in treatment. Ironhide is one of the exceptions where he doesn't see humans the same way as Bumblebee or Optimus. When the autbots start to recognize the area, seeing Bumblebee carefully approach the window is good.

Well for me one of my favorite scenes comes, Mikaela is going to help me by entering with the help of Optimus's servo, when I saw that part I felt a certain tingling that I would like to be you instead of her haha. in such a delicate way that she makes it simply sublime.

And the way he hides, when Optimus returns to the window again, accidentally stepping on the flowers, he reacts with an oops. Sam being nervous, I loved seeing Optimus calming him down as best he can.

Well, when Ratchet ends up colliding with the tension pole, creating an earthquake instantly, Ron's reaction to the earthquake was great on my part, telling Ironhide to join in. The house now completely without light. Solution you tell Ratchet to deploy more lights without suspicion. When the parents go to see what is happening, Optimus sees in the window that Ron was seconds away from catching him. If another earthquake created by the crash.

Another of the best scenes in the movie, how do you hide 5 robots that are bigger than a normal house? The way the 5 bots do it is unique. The smaller Bumblebee and Jazz fit perfectly underneath. Others can hide on one side of the house the case of Ratchet and Ironhide but Optimus how he hides… The most attached and far from the house and occupying a large part of it without destroying it by his body.

The thing is, I don't know how that worked, Ron would have looked elsewhere and would have caught them, especially Optimus.

When Ironhide say eliminate the parents and Optimus have to stop him. that dynamic between a kind giant and a giant who doesn't want to be bothered

The next part is another of my favorite parts, Sam and Mikaela involved in a secret sector of the government. How do you save them? Optimus's big foot stops the vehicle and rips off the roof without further ado. The scene is one of the best, that is, you see the state of panic of everyone in the vehicle while the roof falls.

Taking the children was a mistake. Reaction of Sector 7 taking out the weapons… 2 seconds later taken out of the hands without the possibility of defending themselves. Another of the camera movements showing how big the autobots are compared to humans and when it changes directly to Optimus with the simple act of saying get out of the car… and get out right now, that moment gave me chills.

As Simmons tries to reason with them, as if they were just combat machines, the interrogation telling Sam that he is braver having the aliens on his side and well, the Bumblebee scene, I was laughing my head off at that part, I'm not going to lie haha .

When Sector 7 notifies reinforcements, they see the autobots leave, leaving Optimus with Sam and Mikaela as he extends his servo and the two perfectly fit in his hand to fit on his shoulder. This whole scene sees Optimus being extremely careful with the helicopter, the street (which leaves some damage), without crushing any of the cars and managing to knock them out. Another sign that Optimus prime bayverse is a gentle giant who tries to minimize the damage he does and at the same time protects his companions from being the target.

Where can Optimus find a hiding place? Under a bridge, the bad thing is that it hinders him from moving, I also like how the camera focuses on Optimus's face and seeing how Sam is holding on and Mikaela on his helmet but unfortunately he goes and falls leaving both of them in the air , Optimus unable to do anything to catch them, I found it funny that he used his foot so that at least one of them could hold on.

Bumblebee is a cutie saving them at the last minute. In the next scene you see how they paralyze him and you see that he suffers damage. Sam would have at least tried to defend him even if it were impossible. Show that bond that had been formed between the two.

Also to the size of the objects, the glasses compared to Optimus's servo is also tiny.

The part where Bumblebee continues to be tortured even while carrying the dam. I return again to the comparison of buildings with autobots, it is still something splendid.

When Megatron or NBE1 (as they say XD) is revealed, he is like a giant in imbernation, the moment will come when he awakens and chaos is assured. Now the cube, if the bots are big the cube exceeds all expectations.

The box they use to create minibots catches my attention because of how many attempts they have made… I found the mini Nokia trying to defend itself adorable (yes, I saw it like that XD).

Starscream's first appearance did good honors with a martial turn, ending on the bridge where the humans were running out right now.

If I were Bumblebee, I would also act by targeting the enemies who have tortured me before. But he will still listen to Sam at all times, Sam calming everyone that he is not an enemy.

Already the change of allspark in a small cube see the change and the comparison with Bumblebee to see how small it is. The faces of the rest are priceless.

The awakening of Megatron would be the true terror of when a giant faces several little ones who have no chance, seeing everyone running and fleeing the area.

On the highway you see the two dynamics again on both sides while Bonecrusher destroys even a bus in his path, Optimus on the other hand tries not to damage the vehicles although he tries carefully, and the case that is formed on the highway when those two robots fight, it's scandalous.

When the boy and his mother see the fight between the two up close, it is appreciated… And the boy is so calm saying how cool it is hahaha.

In mission city, this is when I say that I see Ironhide's change regarding his treatment of humans, worrying about when Starscream comes to attack and move the humans away from the missile's impact zone, using a truck as a shield.

When the missile hits, Bumblebee's legs are destroyed. Seeing that Sam tries to calm him down and help him however he can. The phrase "I won't leave you here" and Bumblebee giving him the allspark.

This interaction is so sweet so g/t it shows the pure concern of the little one to the big one.

Now if we talk about Ironhide's martial turn and that human in the middle, you're really freaked out. How they try to avoid Jazz when he is thrown against a building.

When Megatron appears on stage, all the autobots shout retreat to the humans. Taking Jazz with him for you know compared to the bots, Jazz is very small compared to Megatron.

When the rest of the Decepticons arrive: Devastator and Blackout, Lennox's reaction is totally normal, it is impossible to be able to face something like that.

This is when I see Ironhide change completely willing to protect Sam no matter what the cost. As does Ratchet seeing that he has some appreciation for the boy. Instantly protecting you from all attacks coming from the enemy.

I haven't forgotten Mikaela making every possible effort to help Bumblebee to get him out of there no matter what.

Let's not talk about the appearance of Optimus and Megatron flying over buildings and just going through a building.

Here again the differences while Megatron sees them that they do not deserve to live, Optimus I see them from the opposite side, as Megatro prepares to shoot see the perspective from a human's point of view, terrifying and at the same time amazing, see how Optimus flies a building and almost falling on top of some humans.

Watch as Sam simply runs into the building while he is escorted by Ironhide and Ratchet. Until Starscream comes to interrupt the passage.

Now comes one of the parts that is completely g/t fearplay. You have the most powerful item in your world… Running to the objective and a tyrant leader is going after you no matter what is on the way. Imagine that feeling that Sam must have while Megatron does not stop chasing him, even when he is in a building trying to break the floor to reach him.

There is not only a bond between Sam and Bumblebee. the moment Mikaela and Bumblebee going to Devastor. Her driving and Bumblebee shooting is just endearing and very good.

When Sam reaches the roof, her help is no longer useful. Seeing Optimus run towards him to help him.

See on the other hand Megatron leaving Sam on the edge of the abyss, giving him the option of letting him live as a pet… Seeing how Sam is stubborn and does not accept. This scene is quite fun for those who like challenges haha.

He ends up falling and in the hands of Optimus again. Seriously, that bot has to have something to do with holding something on his servos. Protecting him from the fall as he can.

Again the double difference between autobots and decepticons. While Optimus hasn't taken his hand off of him throughout the fall to protect Sam, we see that Megatron on the other hand says that a human is disgusting and throws him away.

Watching the moment of no sacrifice no victory and seeing how Sam and Optimus' bond deepens looks just beautiful.

Already Lennox's revenge when he shoots Blackout from below… finally giving him the victory of seeing that robot no longer rise.

Never trust Jet, you could be hidden starscream, the simple fact of how he plays with them and destroys them, you freak out.

When everyone is paralyzed and you see Megatron go towards Sam so that Optimus can trip him, the camera there seemed wonderful to me.

See how Megatron approaches to retrieve the cube, finishing off Sam and begging him to put allspark in his chest. See how Sam deals with doing that but with Megatron. As Optimus approaches Megatro and sees Sam right next to him and then kneels and says that he is in debt to him.

Already seeing all the bots together with the humans, looking at poor Jazz and Optimus thanking everyone for the help. See how Bumblebee and Sam already have a link between them.

It is also curious to see how they get rid of the fallen Decepticons with several helicopters and humans throwing the parts into the sea.

Optimus' speeches show how Ironhide also has something with Lennox. Everyone transforming except him to see the comparison with the sunset, wonderful.

The Tranquility County Fair always managed to both brought people together, while also making use of rigged games and artery clogging food to get people to throw their money away. However, this particular day, things were about to get weird...well, weird-ER for Sam Witwicky, The boy who (somewhat) single-handedly helped a race of giant alien robots in their war.

Since there was no danger around, and that the world wasn't in peril, Sam had suggested that they all take a leisure day to visit the County Fair (it was either that, or another Cybertroian physiology lesson that NOBODY wanted to sit through.) So that's how Sam was now with Mikaela, Miles and Bumblebee, as the scout in his holoform was looking around in awe at the various games and activities that stood around them.

Sam chuckled at Bee's excitement "Don't worry Bee, there'll be plenty of time to see and try everything. But quick and fair warning, most of the time games like these are often rigged so that people don't win, but-" Sam was cut off by Bee rushing over to a booth that had goldfish swimming in various tanks. He pointed at the fish, eyes shimmering with childlike joy. Sam raised an eyebrow, he never thought that Bumblebee would be the one to like fish.

"You wanna play that game bud?" He asked. Bee nodded his head in an almost blinding rate. "How much to play?" He asked the carnie running the stand "$20 please." He said, causing Sam to grumble. $20?! For some stupid fish game?!" He asked. "$20 or Nothing Kid." The carnie said, not caring if Bee played or not. Sam didn't want to give in, but he saw Bee's EVIL pleading blue eyes, like an orphan straight out of a sad film. Sam gave an angry shout as he forked over a $20 bill to the man, making sure that he hoped the carnie lost it.

The Carnie then sat a small jar of balls in front of them, "Get the Ball into the tank, and you can choose a fish." He said in a uninterested voice. Now normally, in these types of games, the balls would always end up bouncing about, while never actually falling INTO the tank. But what the Carnie didn't know, was that Bee wasn't human, nor was he not falling for that trick. Instead, he whispered something to Sam, Miles and Mikaela, causing them to look at the Autobot oddly.

However, seconds later, they were now standing at different areas of the stand, each of them holding the backside of a metal sheet. Bee then looked around, and chucked the Ball at a nearby sign. The ball bounced around, each time ricocheting off of something else, with the metal sheets providing the ball with ample bounce before it landed dantily into the fish bowl, and the Carnie looking on in shock. Sam gave the Carnie a smug look as Bee picked the 7th goldfish he saw.

The Carnie just narrows his eyes and shoved the fish into Bee's waiting arms. Bee's eyes gained stars as he held the fish against his cheek "Good going Bee! What are you going to call him?" Mikaela asked. Bee was thinking of a name while he was searching the internet for how to properly take care of a goldfish, not deciding on a name just yet, but he was sure he'd think of something.

Meanwhile, at another area of the park, The Lennox Family, plus their familial guardian Ironhide had been busy walking in a different direction of the fair towards the petting zoo. Annabelle had been riding on Ironhide's holoform shoulders, chatting about the fun things at the carnival and how she couldn’t wait to pet all the animals. Ironhide however, didn't see the appeal of a "petting" zoo when Mankind depended on animals to LIVE.

When they found the Petting Zoo, Annabelle immédiatement zoomed towards a small area dedicated to bunnies and rabbits. Grabbing a few pelets, she sat down and let the bunnies come to her, their fluff nuzzling her hand and causing her to giggle. Ironhide smiled at the adorable display, only for him to get headbutt from behind by a baby goat, who had taken a liking to him.

At first, Ironhide tried to ignore the constant headbutting, until he began to get annoyed, he saw the baby animal and when it charged at him again, he then moved, causing the goats to ram into a nearby table, where a couple was eating a meal, and caused a saltshaker to fall down. Ironhide gave a chuckle, finally victorious over the little goat.

Meanwhile, Optimus, Bulkhead and Chromia were waiting in line for the strongman game. However, it wouldn't have taken so long if Trent hadn't been bragging and showing off to a few girls that were watching from the sidelines. Showing off his muscles, he picked up the mallet and slammed it down on the weight...only getting up to "My Mom can lift stronger than THAT."

Trent blushed like crazy as it was now Optimus's turn to try. The Prime eyed the game curiously. "So...All I have to do is get the weight to hit the bell?" He asked the carnie. The carnie in question rolled his eyes "Yup. That's the general idea." She said in a bored voice. Trent watched from the sidelines and gave a laugh, watching Optimus fumble with the mallet. "Watch. He's gonna break his back. Old coot" he snickered. Optimus however heard him, and upped the strength of his Holoform.

He slammed the Mallet into the game and the Weight not only slammed into the bell numerous times, but it broke the bell and shot up into the atmosphere. All those around him looked on in complete shock as the girls that were hanging around Trent immediately ditched him, deciding to fawn in awe over his raw strength. The Carnie however immediately shoved all the prizes he had at Optimus, slightly shivered "H-HERE! TAKE THEM ALL!!" He screamed, backing away from him.

Optimus, not seeing the big deal shrugged his shoulders, and looked around at the various bystanders. "Um...Anyone want a prize?" Bulkhead asked, causing a few small kids to run up to the bewildered Optimus, cheering at the idea of a toy won FOR them. A few parents ran up to the kids as well, preparing to pay whatever they had to to get a toy from Optimus.

At one of the various food booths, away from our Weight champion, Jazz, Mirage and Ratchet had been trying out some "crazy" carnival food. Or rather... Jazz and Mirage were, and Ratchet was appalled at what the two of them decided to eat. The medic nearly fainted at what the two of them decided to get. Mirage had selected a deep fried fried chicken donut sandwich, with a side of deep fried butter, while Jazz was feasting on a cotton candy funnel cake with ice cream, powdered sugar, sprinkles and chocolate sauce.

"Do you even KNOW what you're consuming right now?!" Ratchet yelled, getting a few looks from some bystanders "Yeah! Pure deliciousness! Who would have thought Earthlings could make such good fuel! Mirage said, taking a bite out of Jazz's funnel cake. Ratchet bit back a line of curses as Jazz decided he needed MORE sugar, and asked for whipped cream. "Yeah! Lighten up Hatchet! It's supposed to be FUN." Jazz said, taking a bite of ice cream.

The medic looker like he was about to be sick "is there ANYTHING at this place that isn't swimming in grease?!" He shouted, gaining some...strange looks. Jazz and Mirage quickly shushed him. "Hey! Pipe down. We're supposed to be INCOGNITO." Jazz hissed "Yeah man! We're not supposed to draw that much attention!" Mirage added. Ratchet glared at them. He KNEW that. He was the warning them about that in the first place. "Hey guys!" Cried Robert Epps, who was holding something in his hand

"Check it out! They have fried gator here!" He said cheerfully, popping one into his mouth. It was too much for Ratchet as he walked over to a nearby Chinese food stand, and asked for stir fried veggies. Lucky for him, they were all cooked with not that much grease. He then was handed a fortune cookie before he went back to the others. After Ratchet finished his...MUCH healthier option, he cracked open his fortune cookie that read

"Your fortune will change, Bad Things Lie ahead..."

Ratchet rolled his eyes as he read the fortune "Oh please. The belief in luck Is for superstitious humans. Luck isn't real." He said, getting up to toss the paper, that's when he bumped into someone. A woman wearing colorful clothing, who glared at him "Don't be so sure you know so much about luck " She said. Ratchet stared before another person got in his views, blocking it as the woman seemed to vanish into thin air. He looked around, but he couldn't find her anymore...

In a nearby hall of mirrors, The twins Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were admiring themselves in the many wild, warped and twisted mirrors that stood around him. Sideswipe especially was having fun at a specific mirror that made it look like he had big muscles. "Look at me! I'm a handsome squishy!" He said as Sunstreaker looked bored at his twins enthusiasm.

"You ACT like one of them too ya know." He said, secretly admiring his own reflection as well. And Sideswipe knew this very well "I know you love it too Sunny." He said, earning a whack on the head from Sunstreaker "DON'T. CALL. ME. SUNNY." He said. The smile never left Sideswipe's face "You know you love it." He said jokingly, while heading to another mirror that enlarged his head.

The twins continued their fun, until Sunstreaker leaned on one of them. Suddenly and without warning, One of the mirror cracked and shattered into shards upon shards. The twins looked in shock as they stared at the reflective glass pieces on the ground, terrified if they made a move that another mirror would break. "Maaaaaaaaybe we should meet back with the others" Sideswipe said "Agreed." Sunstreaker replied.

After a few more hours, everyone regrouped to do a check in. Ironhide had won Annabelle a Plush Black Cat at a shooting game, while Jazz won himself a pair of fuzzy dice for his alt mode (something that Ratchet found absolutely ridiculous) "Well, there gonna start the fireworks in a few hours, so we can spend a little more time playing some game's" Will Lennox said. The group agreed, when Miles pointed at a tent