To battle

[bemyslaveordie]

Where: The Shredder’s Fortress
When: December 21st (waaay backdated)
Who: Tengu Shredder, Optimus Prime, Crmsn, Rock, Mew, 8, and 3
What: Our Heroes storm a Fortress in order to save the damsel in distress Three from the clutches of The Shredder.
Warnings: …violence?

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[bravestofprimes]

Outside of the Fortress, beyond the bridge that separated it from the mainland, Optimus stood tall, overlooking the area. This had been the place that the others had described when they came to him with their request, or at least that was how he had it described to him. His optics contract and dilate, gathering information as his wheels turn with anticipation. As the pseudo-leader of the group, he couldn't make too many rash decisions. After all, it could not only affect them, but Three would not be treated well if word broke out of a rescue attempt.

"Crmsn, this is the place, correct?" his voice softly, yet strongly spoke, looking at the man who was standing next to him. His hand reaches down for him to step up for a better view if he so wished, looking to the others for their approval as well.

[theytookmypants]

Crmsn takes the hand and steps into it. When he's lifted up he chews his bottom lip thoughtfully as he takes it all in. After a few minutes he sighs and nods.

"I think so...it looks like it at least," He chuckled weakly after a pause, "I gotta say, I've always wanted to storm a citadel like that, just you know...for fun, not business. Kinda takes the fun out of it when there's a hostage in there..."

He looked back down at the others. He was grateful he had the back up he did now. Even he'd have trouble getting into a place like that alone, and with a hostage...it made things testy.

"Looks like it's about to be show time guys."

[saito_style]

"Looks like it."

There was a slight clinking of armor as Rock walked up, standing near Optimus, but not so far away that he'd have to worry about squishing the Navi if he needed to move. The armor of Search Soul looked sickly here, almost a mucky, swamp green rather than the army green it was supposed to invoke. He sighed, while data clicked across the viewer over one eye, taking readings as he stood there, though what little he got didn't look good. Still though, there was an air of business about him, of things needing to get done.

After all, in his mind there was no choice. This was what being a hero was all about.

[magnetjunkie]

Eight stood next to Crmsn's foot and stared grimly up at the massive Fortress with a curious lack of fear. He was the smallest and the least strongest of the rescuers, but it didn't bother him too much. He was here for Three and Nine, and he wanted to do whatever it took to get them back.

He held his trusty knife in his hand and wondered faintly how he was going to avoid getting stepped on, but he pushed that worry out of his head. He'll manage somehow.

[pink_resonates]

She paced back and forth at the edge of the group's lookout point like a caged tiger, an image not at all helped by her current Arcanine form.

She was anxious to enter the fortress, not because she was itching for another battle, but because Three and Nine had been imprisoned in there for far too long. She didn't know Three very well, but Nine had made an impression on her, especially with his kind offer to help her with her writing skills. She ceased her pacing and looked to the others when they spoke.

"Let's not waste anymore time then. Those two in there are counting on us."

Padding over to Eight, she glanced down at the little doll. Granted she would have preferred that the small warrior stay where it was safe, but knowing that Three and Nine were his comrades, she could understand the insistence on joining the fight.

"Need a lift?"

[bravestofprimes]

Once the destination has been confirmed, Optimus gives a slight nod, putting Crmsn on his shoulder. His eyebrows furrow as he spots the entrance, starting to transform into his vehicle mode. Don't worry Crmsn, you'll end up in the drivers seat by the time this is done, no harm inflicted at all. Maybe just a bit dizzy.

It'd be far less conspicuous to approach this in vehicle mode, rather than a hulking robot who shakes the ground when he walks.

"Very well then. If any of you need a lift, I would be happy to carry you. It is best you remain on your guard, even before we enter. Who knows what devices this place could utilize as a defense mechanism."

His wheels start to turn, so if you want a ride, best open that door now!

[theytookmypants]

Dizzy? No. A little confused as to why he's suddenly in the drivers seat? Yes. Then his face splits into a grin.

"Oh man, Prime, how did you know I always wanted to drive a big rig I mean this was like a childhood fanta-no, Crmsn, bad, no tangents...we gotta be subtle," Don't mind him he's going just talking himself down from alerting everyone in a 5 mile radius by blowing the horn...he really wants to by the way. Just saying. After a minute or so of staring at the wheel after it turns he smirks, and reflexively rests his hands on it.

"Should we knock...or just let ourselves in Optimus?"

[saito_style]

Taking Optimus' words to heart, he moved ahead of the group, pausing long enough to look back. "I'll do a moment's recon, find out what kind of defenses we may be up against."

With that he ran ahead, holding the gun diagonally across his body to keep it at the ready. He hadn't gone more than a few steps before he simply dissolved from view, Search Soul's in-house camouflage coming into play.

[magnetjunkie]

Eight glanced up at Kat warily, he didn't really like the idea of being touched at all, but he had no choice. Besides, this would be a good way to avoid being crushed, who knew what was inside there after all. He nodded and walked over to her, feeling that maybe he was too small to do any good.

[pink_resonates]

Resisting voicing her inward thought of "Finally," at the idea of finally moving out, she leaned down, tucking a paw under her and providing Eight with a shoulder to climb up on. She hoped all the fur would make it a little easier to heft himself up, instead of more difficult.

"Climb aboard."

Once Eight was safely on board, she followed the others, staying behind Optimus in his vehicle form so as to remain as out of sight as possible from the fortress' gates. She definitely didn't want her current form to blow whatever element of surprise they had here.

Hoping Rock would be careful, she glanced back at Eight.

"Keep an eye on our backs, okay? Just in case we get ambushed from behind or even above."

She eyed the skies warily, before going back to minding her position behind Optimus.

[bravestofprimes]

"I believe we are beyond such courtesy, Crmsn. A forceful entry seems to be our only option."

With everyone on their way, it was time to burn rubber. Optimus's tires squeaked as he started up, his engine kicking into overdrive as to not let Rock leave them in the dust. He zooms across that bridge quite gracefully, making sure his wheels didn't skid off the edge or crack any loose stone.

Once across, he speeds up, heading straight for that door. It's not gonna be a smooth ride, but he's going to ram that door head-on.

[theytookmypants]

"I definitely like your way of thinking Prime," Crmsn seemed to grin a little too eagerly at that answer, "I hope his homeowners insurance is as good as mine was back home."

He laughed, then braced for impact once Prime started to speed up. This was going to be one of those times where he wished he was safely in his shadows, and one of his doppelgangers was in his place. Shutting his eyes, he was really hoping the windows would hold up, but he trusted Optimus to get them in safely.

Gate crashers, party of five? Your table is ready.

[saito_style]

Rock's quick eyes sought out any of the undead demon-like minions that looked like they would be a problem, the Scope Shot taking several of them out. He glanced back as he heard the thunder of Optimus' engines, and with a final aim he shot down a flying goblin, then quickly moved aside. As he phased back into view the Search Soul fell away, quickly replaced by a more bestial form, ready to dash in as soon as the gates were open.

[magnetjunkie]

Eight clung to the back of Kat's neck as tightly as he could. He could do without the swaying thank you very much! He blinked in awe at the sheer destruction Optimus caused and he had a momentary flash back to the machines... He wasn't given time to dwell on them, as creatures started swarming towards the hole like a kicked hornets nest.

Eight gripped his knife and prepared to slice at any who came close to him, nevermind that he was almost ridiculously small compared to them.

[pink_resonates]

Charging after Optimus and Rock, she skidded to a stop just inside the doors, gritting her teeth a little at what was waiting in the castle. Monsters...and lots of them. So much for stealth now.

She gave a growl, mindful of jumping headlong into the fray with Eight still on board. Instead, she took a deep breath, before spitting a bout of flames for the nearest on-coming creatures.

[bravestofprimes]

Okay, with the door forcefully opened, he enters at the same speed that he had when he arrived, the entrance not hindering him in the slightest. Upon seeing the monsters, he decided to remain in vehicle mode, turning his wheels to skid to a stop, taking out a few of Shredder's lackeys along the way.

"Crmsn, I fear this is your stop."

His door opens on the opposite side, ready for the man to get out. When he gets out, Optimus transforms back into his robot mode, two blades replacing his hands as he goes to engage the enemy.