[Broadcasting from the tallest peak he can find in the junk pile.]

[megaton]

[Someone has been through this before. Someone knows this drill. Someone has worked very, very hard to finally make it back to his Cybertron, only to find it all wrong. Again.

Someone probably has destroyed a few piles of junk in their anger.

However, someone also has paid attention to the communications on the network, and has ventured to the 'temples' that were mentioned, and has found them locked against him.

This someone is not surprised.]

Listen closely, and listen well.

[It is time to act. The feed opens with a closeup on Megatron's faceplates, optics blazing red, the scant remnants of gladiator paint still burned onto the metal.]

This is not where we belong, and I am done with this.

I am done with waking up to see an unfamiliar sun obscuring all-too-familiar stars. I am done with strangers being cast from world to world. I am done with mechs-who-would-be-gods so graciously patronizing us by allowing us to remain while simultaneously enforcing unethical segregation and I am done, finally, with the thwarting of destinies that I and my allies have slaved, toiled, and died to create.

You can listen to those who make the rules here if you desire to. I have heard a song like theirs, before.

Or.

[He flashes, briefly, a datapad that seems to have some sort of schematic on it--a schematic that looks (to those who are familiar with them) like a complicated space bridge.]

If you are 'done' as I am, you can help me.

I am Megatron, and I will deliver anyone that joins me to their rightful homes.

[A single, pointed tooth is visible in the smirk that finally dawns on his face. His interdimensional portal had only worked, once, but with the right mechs he would see it to completion again. Immediately.]

I guarantee it.

~~~~~

Comments

[catwoman]

That was quite the speech, Megaton.

Are you running for Presidential election?

[megaton]

Do they have those here?

[He frowns.]

It's Megatron. As in--

[He stops himself, surprised he's still used to that mantra after so long.] As in Megatron.

[catwoman]

I don't know, but you've certainly got my vote, handsome.

[Not really, but this was fun.]

[megaton]

[Oh, he likes you.]

My intention is not to stay long.

However, if you have any skills to offer towards my departure, I can make it worth your while.

[catwoman]

Well, I'm just a simple girl, but I do have an associate I might be able to pass along your business card to.

She's into some wild things, all depending on what you're looking for.

She also comes highly recommended.

[megaton]

I've learned there is no such thing as a 'simple' girl. [Or a simple human.]

But that's what makes it interesting.

I'd love to hear more about this associate of yours?

[Lets just lock this why don't we]

[catwoman]

Can't say I'm deep into what all she does, but I hear she can snatch and grab anything for the right price.

I know she doesn't work for free -- a girl's gotta live, you know -- but you get what you pay for. If you know what I'm saying.

I can tell her to meet you somewhere if you'd like to get together and discuss details.

[Lets just lock this why don't we]

[megaton]

That would be perfect.

[Especially if anything he needed turned out to be inside the FirstForged's temples.]

I hear there is a central Hub to this place--a bar where mechs can meet?

[Lets just lock this why don't we]

[catwoman]

You haven't even met her and you're already looking for a date? You work fast.

[Lets just lock this why don't we]

[megaton]

Lets just say I have my priorities.

Let her know I'll be there tonight and tomorrow.

[Lets just lock this why don't we]

[catwoman]

I can't argue with that one.

Okay then. Look for the woman in the sexy purple suit. I'm sure you won't miss her.