Transformers: Eradication

Part 45: Megatron vs Snarl

"Welcome back everyone to the Riptide and Crash show starring me, Riptide your handsome leader."

"And I'm Crash. I'm that other handsome guy."

"Not many people will believe us because we don't do that many t.v gigs."

"Well you are pretty ugly, Riptide."

"And someone is going to get their pay docked."

"Well excuse me for winning the polls on the popularity contest."

"I call hacks."

"Well deal with it. The people love their goofball. Enjoy being in my shadow!"

"Then maybe I will! But this is not the reason for today's show."

"He's right. We got ourselves our kill of the week."

"Who was the poor Autobot this time? Well spoiler alert it's that weirdo Rung."

"Yeah, the second worst character in all forms of cannon."

"Who wants to be a psychiatrist poking at our brains during war time?"

"We refuse to be labeled!"

"We'd like to thank Shellshock for doing the dirty deed."

"You rock!"

"Thank you for saving us from that weirdo."

"In other news it seems that the humans and Autobots have starting winning in the battle of New York."

"It's bad for business I tell you."

"It seems we better leave before we become collateral damage."

"Losing me would be a tragedy."

"True, but not as much as me."

"Tune in next time when we cover ten reasons never to visit the ocean while Seacons are around."

"Reason four will make you want to kidnap your family!"

Both: "And we'll see you next time!"

The Aerialbots are bombing the street, and they charge Skydive and Stratosphere to take care of anyone they miss. Now alone the two find a small pack of Vehicons. Skydive fires shards of ice into one's head, and Stratosphere's bouncing grenades dismembers most of them. Two remaining, and the Aerialbots run into each other. This prompts a slap fight between them. They roll around while the two remaining injured Vehicons exchange a confused look. Stratosphere regains focus and points his fist to Skydive. He slaps himself , and then points to the vehicons. Skydive gets the picture and nods his head in understanding. Together they tackle and slap the remaining Vehicons to death. It's beautiful moments like that makes one cherish friendship.

Mirage, Jolt, Sideswipe, and the humans drive along when they see someone on the ground. It's Ironhide. He landed there after his embarrassing loss to to Squawkbox. He had been too injured to move for this whole time. It seems that most have his wounds have healed since the others arrived.

Side: "What's the matter Ironhide, work too tough for you?"

Jolt: "You're sleeping on the job."

Ironhide: "If I wasn't so sore I'd plants you idiots in the ground."

Ace: "Save that for after business hours, please."

Fowler: "I think we're actually winning this fight."

Ironhide: "I believe it too, but at a great cost."

Mirage: "Something does not sit well with me."

Jolt: "What is it?"

Mirage; "I feel that there is something we've missed. Something that is more dangerous than the invasion."

Tyrone: 'That's your battle jitters. I get them all the time."

Fowler: "I think all these fights have got you stressed out."

Mirage: "I hope you're right. Unfortunately whatever force I'm feeling is close, and I fear Megatron will be the least of our worries."

Mirage isn't wrong. On the Eradicons's perspective they are continuing their run across rooftops when something catches Motormaster's eye. He sees someone walking the streets alone, and it's not just anyone. It's Optimus Prime. Motormaster doesn't know it, but he has enough suspicions to make him stop in his tracks.

Motor: "Who is that Autobot?"

Vortex: "Probably just some random Autobot."

Drag: "It's not like we have something that can identify who that is."

Motor: "Swindle, make yourself useful and find something to identify him."

Swindle: "You got it."

Swindle pulls out a scanner that identifies him as Optimus Prime. Motormaster freezes while the others look at him with their eyes and visors wide.

Motor: "Finally... Optimus Prime is in my sights."

Vortex: "So that really is him."

Dead: "Doesn't impress me one bit."

Motor: "I must destroy him now."

Vortex: "Now hold up. We were supposed to call Starscream when we find one of them."

Motormaster leans over the edge and slowly crushes part of it with his hands in his rapidly growing anger.

Motor: (gritting his teeth) "Forget Starscream."

Vortex: "Not happening."

Motor: "If you get in my way I'll kill you."

Vortex: (boldly) "And if you do you'll lose Optimus Prime forever by wasting time. You don't want that now do you?"

Motormaster looks around and sees a nearby mothership. He jumps in and starts slaughtering the entire crew. Thirty seconds later it starts exploding, and the others watch.

Brawl: "Wow, that's the angriest I've seen him."

Dead: "He could have killed you if he was slightly smarter."

Vortex: "I know, and it was a gamble i was willing to take."

Swindle: "Not me."

Vortex calls Starscream about locating Optimus.

"Hey Starscream, we found that Optimus guy you were looking for."

"You have? Where is he?"

"We're sending you the coordinates now."

"Excellent. I'll be there soon. Hold your position."

While Starscream flies to where Optimus was scene there is one last important event that is going to transpire. Megatron is driving along the road when someone charges into him, and it makes him flip over. As he gets up he sees Snarl is the one responsible for the attack.

"A Dinobot? The surprises never end."

"My name is Snarl. I'm here to stop you."

"If I had money for every time I heard that I could have bought out this whole solar system."

"Your reign of terror ends today."

"None of what you're saying is original."

"Cut me some slack. When I'm finished with you I'll finally gets some respect."

"So that's why you face me alone? You're desperate for attention?"

"It doesn't matter. I will stop you no matter what."

"I have been curious to face a Dinobot. How nice of you to be the willing volunteer. Unfortunately you won't survive this encounter. Your mistake was coming alone."

"And your mistake is thinking I'll give you a chance to kill me."

Snarl transforms and slashes his scythe at Megatron. He dodges each attack easily since it's such a heavy weapon. Snarl isn't deterred and keeps attacking. While dodging Megatron pulls out his fusion shotgun and blasts Snarl. It doesn't really do much outside of knocking him back. Snarl grabs the gun from him and hits him in the face with it. After tossing the gun away Snarl headbutts Megatron to the ground. Megatron only barely rolls out of the way from having the scythe pierced through his head. While still on the ground Megatron kicks the scythe out of Snarl's hands and tries to tackle him. Snarl catches him and slams him on the ground. He picks him up and raises him high, but Megatron starts kicking Snarl in the face to make him let go. When Snarl's grip loosens Megatron breaks free and lands two punches to Snarl's face. Snarl swipes his arm but Megatron rolls under it. He takes out his gun from the tanker truck and fires it into Snarl, and it finally gets him on his back. Snarl rolls back and pulls some of the spikes on his back out and throws them at Megatron. One manages to get stuck in Megatron's shoulder. While he is distracted Snarl jumps out and punches Megatron down. He transforms, and is actually retreating, but Snarl grabs his scythe and chases after him. He manages to slash one of his back tires, and forces him to transform. Megatron punches him several times in the chest with little effect, and Snarl slashes him across the chest with the scythe. He attempts to cut Megatron in half, but Megatron catches the weapon and disarms him. He smacks Snarl in the face with it, and it breaks. It does nothing but anger the Dinobot. He punches Megatron hard enough in the chest that it propels him into a wall. He gets out just in time to see Snarl transform and roll like a ball. Megatron catches Snarl just as he jumps up trying to impale him on his spikes. Some of the spikes pierce through Megatron's hands, and Snarl transforms again and grabs Megatron from behind. He starts trying to break Megatron's neck, but Megatron overpowers him and starts running backwards, and it make Snarl hit the wall. Megatron starts smashing Snarl's face with his elbow until he lets go. With Snarl dazed Megatron punches him hard enough to knock him down and starts beating on him. Snarl kicks him off and transforms. He tramples Megatron, and tries to crush him to death, Megatron isn't a fan of the idea and starts to lift him up. Snarl bites his hand, and Megatron finds his shotgun and shoots Snarl in his underside to get him off. He charges at Megatron again, but he dodges and shoots him in the face again. It starts throwing the Dinobot off, and every time he charges Megatron he shoots him in the sides. Megatron now uses both guns to savagely blast the Dinobot. Now some of the spikes on his back are getting blown off. Megatron gets an idea and jumps on the Dinobot. Snarl tries desperately to shake him off, but Megatron tears off two spikes. The location of the torn spikes reveals a weak spot. Megatron being the king of opportunities maliciously exploits this spot. With a shot from both weapons they go through Snarl's body. The tanker gun breaks Snarl's spine, and the shotgun blast destroys his spark. Snarl stops dead in his tracks. The victorious Megatron puts the cloak over his head and his shotgun on his back.

"You could not defeat me on your greatest day."

Megatron walks away, but is unaware that Optimus has spotted him and is ready to fight. Optimus himself is unaware that he is being followed by Motormaster and the Eradicons, Shrapnel and the Insecticon drones flying in their general direction, Starscream flying to face them while all other Autobots, Decepticons, and humans still alive bar Silas will all meet in one spot for what will be the biggest finale to date.