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Post by Vortex/Valerie Wei-Li-Zhao on Nov 21, 2011 16:08:17 GMT -5
Well, Prime can be as stormy as he wants, but Vortex is positively cheery after Sentinel had been properly tied up. The heli had taken to perching precariously atop one of the towers, a dimly lit shape against the night sky with visor lit a gleeful red.
He cocks his head, watching as Optimus emerges into the stadium; such an unhappy Autobot! Not that Autobots were usually happy after being dragged into a potential fight to the death with their dead comrades. The heli cocks his head a bit further at Onslaught’s dramatic entrance speech. That guy really liked the sound of his own voice. Not that it wasn't dramatic, but when you sounded like that in everyday conversations, well!
Better stop being distracted and take advantage of his view. Keep an eye out for any other approaching Autobots. Hopefully this Prime brought a few!
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Brawl
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Post by Brawl on Nov 25, 2011 11:42:58 GMT -5
Brawl isn't bright, but he's a decently competent soldier. If his enemies told him to come somewhere alone, he'd bring along the other Combaticons. Technically, once they merge into Bruticus, it counts as "alone" right? Thus, he too, is on the lookout for any other Autobots that might be lurking around the area. He doesn't spot any, though, so fixes himself in his best firing position and lines up a shot on Optimus Prime with his electron gun.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 25, 2011 11:46:50 GMT -5
//Elite Guard, report in,// Optimus transmits over the appropriate channel. Outwardly, he gives no sign that anything is amiss. For all anyone can tell, he walks knowingly into near-certain death all the time.
"You've got one chance to let Sentinel go and end this peacefully, Decepticon," he proclaims, hands tightening on his axe.
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Override
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Post by Override on Nov 25, 2011 21:20:45 GMT -5
// No one out here, no one seems to be paying attention to out here, // Override reports. // Haven't seen Jetfire yet, but I think he had farther to go to get here. //
She creeps through the entrance of the Arena, peering in, trying to get an idea of what's going on. // All right, got them in my sights now. I suppose you want me to wait until after they've blown their chance to 'end this peacefully' like we all know they're going to? // Override would just as soon start shooting now, but since Optimus did just offer the 'peaceful solution,' she should probably respect that.
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Post by Jetfire (Ani) on Nov 28, 2011 0:46:32 GMT -5
//I am being here above you and ready for if there is trouble, Optimus Prime, sir,// Jetfire says from his position high over the arena. Coming to a halt to hover in the dark, he doesn't even give off a flare of rockets. He'll drop in the moment Optimus gives him the signal.
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Blast Off
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Post by Blast Off on Nov 28, 2011 6:22:09 GMT -5
OOC: Switching order with Onslaught done with permission. Noticing Override done with permission.
Blast Off is specifically looking for people. Right now, however, he is not looking up. While there are flying Autobots in his reality, and they are nothing particularly special, they are nevertheless somewhat uncommon. So doing a sweep on the ground first is simple pragmatism.
The unfortunate thing about white and red is that they stand out well in the dark. Blast Off pauses half a moment when he sights Override. Then he continues his sweep as if he had seen nothing at all. Does she know that he knows? Such is the precarious dance a spotter plays.
He radios his fellow Combaticons, //He did not come alone. Keep a look out for others. Where there is one Autobot rat, there may be a whole nest. We told him if he didn't come alone, Sentinel's, ah, life, would be forfeit. He shall have no one but himself to blame for what unfolds.//
What guilt they can force upon the young Autobot. Such cruelty.
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Post by Onslaught/Octavian Comstock on Nov 29, 2011 6:24:06 GMT -5
Of course Onslaught didn't tell them to keep an eye out for any backup. There always is, unless you're facing an Autobot who is an honorable moron. But the Combaticons are a team, and sometimes, orders don't need to be given.
//As expected. Excellent. That is what I enjoy the most about Autobots: They are so utterly predictable.//
"What makes you believe that you are in any position such bold demands, Optimus Prime?" His arms cross, fingers tapping away at the armor plating; a dull sound that echoes throughout the arena. Then, he reaches for his blaster and fires on Sentinel, knocking him face first into the dirt. "But I shall humor you! All I require is one good reason why I should pay any heed to you, to let you walk away alive with your precious friend and not strike you down where you stand."
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Post by Vortex/Valerie Wei-Li-Zhao on Dec 4, 2011 13:58:07 GMT -5
Something in the distance blocked out the stars but Vortex doesn’t track it fast enough to see where it’d ended up. He narrows his visor; it could just be a bird. It could. The heli keeps a wary watch on the skies, idly spinning the energon cube in his hand and listening to Onslaught swap words with the little Prime. It probably wasn’t such a good time to get drunk perhaps.
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Post by Brawl on Dec 7, 2011 23:01:20 GMT -5
Brawl still has his gun trained on Optimus Prime. He's taking the time to line up a nice clean headshot, steadying the pistol with both hands. He remembers Blast Off coaching him on this once back home, way back when. Good times. He ended up getting frustrated and going full auto on the target dummies they were using, but it's not like they can't always get more POWs to practice on, right?
Good times.
//I got a shot, Onslaught. Just say the word. Whu- there's more? Where are they?// he asks. He's lucky he has a visor over his optics, otherwise someone might see his eyes darting around looking for Autobots.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Dec 7, 2011 23:19:17 GMT -5
"Sentinel!" Optimus can't stop himself from taking a hand off his axe, reaching out and taking a step forward when Onslaught shoots the worldly remains of Sentinel Prime. There's a lot of emotion in that one shouted word. All the conflicted feelings Optimus has for his friend/enemy, his girlfriend/enemy/spider, his shameful home reality. Onslaught really has no idea the can of worms he is opening up here.
"One good reason?" he asks, sounding as though he is speaking through gritted teeth, though he has none. "Because it'd be the right thing to do. You're the Combaticons, right? You're supposed to be soldiers. Does that title mean anything at all? Are you combatants who meet the enemy on the field of battle and win through superior skill and force of arms, or are you just another pack of Decepticon thugs hiding behind a living shield? Your speech sounds like you're trying to come off as an 'officer and a gentlemech.' Why don't you try acting like it?"
Optimus Prime is torn. Really, he knows this is going to end in blows, and it'd be prudent to order Override to attack while they might still have the element of surprise. But he's too much a non-Bayverse Optimus Prime not to give the peaceful solution a chance, however slim it may be. He sighs over the radio. //When it goes sour, go for the sniper. Stay right up in his face. Jetfire, you take the helicopter.//
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Override
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Post by Override on Dec 8, 2011 18:13:07 GMT -5
//When it goes sour? He's already fired on Sentinel! Looks pretty sour to me!//
The sniper... until recently, the Autobots were aware that the Decepticons had a mostly complete set of Combaticons, though information is still a little sketchy as to reality. Still, as a result, general files were posted on the bunch, and... hnh, paint scheme isn't much like the ones she saw in the files, but Override's still able to identify Blast Off.
//Well, all right,// she says, getting ready to spring towards him.
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Post by Jetfire (Ani) on Dec 10, 2011 0:27:36 GMT -5
Jetfire is obedient to a fault, but his temper flares at the Decepticons abusing Sentinel. //S-sir, but Sentinel- yes, sir.//
He continues to hover in the dark, but all his attention is on Vortex now. When the time comes, he's going to drop like a meteor.
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Blast Off
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Post by Blast Off on Dec 10, 2011 3:50:38 GMT -5
The thing about alternate universes is that this Blast Off could well be a vicious knife fighter instead of a sniper.
He's not, but he could.
Blast Off also has his own motivations, which he has not shared with the rest of the team. After a moment of thought, he swiftly turns and tries to drive a small coring device into Override's arm. It's a medical tool, not a proper weapon.
He observes, "We told you to come alone, Optimus Prime. We told you that if you did not come alone, we would kill your... friend. Clearly, the mission is more important to you than your friend. But then... Lady Blackarachnia could have told me that, I am sure. Or perhaps... perhaps you would like him to die, yes? You've gotten rid of the girl twice now."
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Post by Onslaught/Octavian Comstock on Dec 11, 2011 11:23:22 GMT -5
The response is more intense than what Onslaught expected. He still has the rifle raised, looking down at the two Primes, but the grip on his rifle loosens. Optimus seemingly did the impossible. He got to the Combaticon commander. "I..." Onslaught looks at his rifle, to his comrades, back down at Optimus, and then sighs as he subspaces his rifle, raising his hand into the air. "Combaticons! At ease."
They are free to protest. Not really. He crosses his arms and nods at the Autobot, his voice actually sympathetic. "I see your point, Optimus Prime. Very well. I am a Decepticon of my word. I asked for a good reason, you provided it. You are free to retrieve your friend."
But what Optimus can't see, is the remote control at Onslaiught's feet, one of which is nudging against it, ready to press a big red button marked 'start'...
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Post by Vortex/Valerie Wei-Li-Zhao on Dec 14, 2011 17:09:31 GMT -5
Huh, there was Blast Off trying to gore an Autobot and Onslaught was trying to be sneaky. This was awkward! Vortex snickers in amusement at their antics, only slightly suspicious of the impending fiery doom waiting for him amongst the stars.
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