Transformers (TFA) Metal to Scales

Island Exploration

    After what felt like an hour of trying to steer the ferry in the direction of the island, accompanied by constant arguing and angry yelling, the front of the vessel finally bumped the coast of the island leading to the beach. The horizon was still a blazing orange, it would be dark soon and having solid ground to sleep on would be more pleasant than a swaying boat. The island had a rather dense forest with a wide beach. There was an expanse of tall, small mountains forming a sort of ring shape in the center.

For some reason, Bumblebee felt this island looked familiar...

The dragons were all gathered on the main top deck, examining their destination with skeptical looks. Optimus turned to address the group and Sari.

"Alright Autobots," Optimus started then caught himself, "Er, and Decepticons, let's see what we can find here. There may be some valuable resources hidden in the forest." The dragons nodded in response.

Bumblebee was not paying attention to his leader as he caught a rustling of trees in the corner of his eye. He looked into the forest and saw nothing. He shrugged it off.

Optimus pointed out to the island. "Ok, I say we stick together for the time being. We do not know the terrain of this island and could be dangerous if we separate. I'll take point, Prowl, I want you behind me-"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on." Megatron spoke, "How come you get to take point. Do not forget I am also a leader here and I say we will cover more ground f we split into groups."

Optimus glared, "It's too dangerous. Besides, covering more ground is not our priority, we need to find a suitable place to settle not scout the whole island."

"We will come across more area and move faster in small groups!"

"We will be easy targets for possible dangers in there!"

"Now, now, settle down you two." Starscream drawled, "Why don't you let me take point and we avoid this whole disagreement."

"No!" both shouted. Starscream recoiled and hissed in annoyance. Bumblebee laughed earning a glare from the seeker.

Megatron looked down at Optimus again with an angry expression. "Fine, you lead your Autobots, I'll lead my Decepticons. We are spreading out our search. Don't expect any help from us if you all are still on the beach while we have already scouted the whole island."

He jumped down from the ferry, decepticons in tow. The Autobots followed. Bumblebee allowed Sari to climb onto his back. Bumblebee landed the mushy sand and shivered. What is this planet even made out of?

The decepticons each fanned out and took different directions with their leader pointing to where they were supposed to scout. Starscream grumbled at the direction he was chosen to scout.

"Megatron," Starscream earned a furious look from Lugnut, "Lord Megatron, do you really expect me to go searching in that muggy forest when I can scan the area from the skies."

Megatron grumbled, "You're not going to listen to me even if I tell you yes, aren't you?"

"Chances are unlikely."

"Fine, search from the skies. Keep out of sights from aircrafts. How is your head? Can you navigate?"

"Of course, I can navigate! They don't call me Air Commander Starscream for nothing you know!" The violet seeker preened, fluttering his wings.

Optimus was frowning as each disappeared into the forest. Megatron sent one last glare at the Prime before disappearing to.

Optimus sighed, "Ok, Autobots, I want you all within shouting distance of each other. We'll scout one large area at a time. We'll regroup every so often and scout a different area. We will start here." He pointed to one section of the dense rainforest. The others nodded.