Pokemon Prime

Orion Pax Pt. 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers Prime or Pokemon.

New Character Ages:

Ash - 20

Dawn - 19

Misty - 21

May - 19 1/2

Brock - 23

Max - 16

Autobot Base

Ratchet explains to everyone Optimus' sudden changes. "In high site, we accomplished what was required. With Unicron's awakening, extreme measure needed to be taken; Enemies became allies, allies became confidantes, and with the Matrix of Leadership, the planet Earth was saved. Though in at immeasurable, personal cost. When Optimus surrendered the Matrix, he lost more than the collective wisdom of the Primes. He lost himself."

"That doesn't follow." Cliffjumper argued. "Optimus knew Megatron."

"They were like BFFs." Bulkhead said.

*But Optimus didn't even know his own name, remember? You even said it.* Bumblebee said.

"If Optimus did not know his own name, perhaps it is because the title of 'Prime' hasn't yet be granted to him." Ratchet said.

"What?" Ash asked.

"Say again?" Misty asked.

"With the power of the Matrix no longer within him, it would stand to reason that Optimus has reverted to his pre-Prime state. The historical archivist, Orion Pax."

"You mean in his mind?" Delia asked.

"Are you telling me Prime thinks he's some librarian Decepticon?" Agent Jenny asked.

The Nemesis

Megatron addressed the ship. "Attention, crew. Our guest is currently insolation to help ease his transition, but when Orion Pax emerges he is to be shown every courtesy. And the first to address him as Optimus Prime will have his voice box torn out."

"Lord Megatron, is it wise to allow an Autobot, current or former, full run through the premises?" Airachnid asked.

"Nothing happens aboard this ship without my knowledge. You will do well to remember that, Airachnid. But there is no need for concern, Orion dose not posses the same fight as Optimus' is so renowned for." Megatron replied.

"Then what use is he to our cause?"

"Ah, rest assured, Orion Pax will indeed earn his stripes."

In the med-lab, Knock Out removed the Autobot symbols off Orion's shoulders and replaced them for Decepticon symbols. "Welcome back to the winning team." Knock Out said.

Autobot Base

"Being a Decepticon is a choice, Agent Jenny. One that I have a hard time believing Optimus' would make at any point in his life." Ratchet said.

"So if he's riding with Decepticons..." Wheeljack said.

"It's because Megatron's working some kind of voodoo." Arcee finished.

"Orion Pax might not currently be an Autobot up here." Ratchet pointed to his head. "But I must believe he will never stop being one in here." He pointed to his spark. "We must locate him to know for certain."

"Hold up!" Agent Jenny yelled. "I have a chip lodged on my behind that let's the agency know when I stop for a pedicure. Are you telling me you just can't track Prime?"

"Optimus' signal did not reappear since he embarked for Earth's core, but we must get to work finding him if we have any hope of initiating his contingency plan."

"Contingency plan?" Cliffjumper asked.

*What contingency?*

"Is that even a word?" May asked.

"The key card." Ash said. He pulled the key out of his pocket. "So what's it do?"

"It grants access to Vector Sigma. The repository of the Wisdom of the Primes." Ratchet explained.

"Is that some sort of supercomputer?" Max asked.

"So we can just download Optimus' memories back into him?" Brock asked.

"Which one of these is Vector Sigma? At the very bottom of the Base?" Ash asked.

"Vector Sigma is more than is more than a supercomputer. It is an ancient source of mystical powers... on Cybertron."

The Nemesis

Megatron and Orion entered the bridge. All the Vehicons starred at Orion and whispered quietly. Megatron 'enlightened' Orion. "You have been a captive of the Autobots and locked in stasis for quiet some time, Orion. Long enough for us to be in exodus on another world."

"Exodus? Why?" Orion asked.

"Because the warlord Ratchet's careless actions lead to this." Megatron display an image of a planet's surface. It was a dull wasteland.

Orion recognized the planet and gasped. "Cybertron?" Anger and revenge grew on Orion's face. Exactly the way Megatron hoped he'd react.

Autobot Base

"Ashton Ketchum, you will not be traveling on another planet!" Delia shouted. Every time she used Ash's real name, that's when she was serious.

"I'll take his place." May insisted.

"You're not going either, May. Not when one of you can." She looked at the Autobots.

"Miss Ketchum is right." Jenny said. "Why send a boy to do a Autobot's job?"

"Because only a Prime can access Vector Sigma or one chosen by a Prime. Optimus gave the key card to Ash it is now imprinted with his unique bio-signature."

"So you mean Ash is like some honorary Prime?" Dawn asked.

"Let's just say Ash is the only one who can return Optimus to the Autobot we knew."

"But why would Optimus willfully endanger a human? A young adult?" Delia asked.

"Mom, I'm gonna get married and be a father soon." Ash argued.

"Maybe Optimus believes there's more to Ash than meets the eye." Arcee said.

"All of which is moot. The key card is useless to us without a means of reaching Cybertron. Which we at present to not possess."

"Doc, what about that?" Misty pointed to the Ground Bridge chamber.

"Misty, the Ground Bridge barely got them into Earth's orbit, remember?" Max reminded.

"Yeah, but Ratchet build it. Can he turbo charge the thing?"

Ratchet reminded quiet. Thinking in his processor.

The Nemesis

"I can not believe Ratchet's capable of such horrors." Orion said, looking at the screen of Cybertron's dead surface.

"Yes, and to think the Doctor of Doom's mad quest for power continues." Megatron said. "His marauders pursued us to this planet's orbit. We feel it's species are not ready to behold us, but we've resolved to protect this world from the same tragedy which was dealt to Cybertron."

"One question, Megatron. Why are we called 'Decepticons'?"

"Another craven Autobot scare tactic. The name was meant to demonize us, instead we wear it as a badge of honor. For if speaking the truth is deception, then we are gladly guilty. Now please, Orion, there'll be plenty of time for catching up. You must rest."

"Megatron, I will do my part to stop Ratchet's unspeakable of crimes of aggression." Orion balled up his fist. "This I vow. With all my spark."

In Megatron's private chambers, he schemed with Soundwave. "It seems we have successfully achieved control of Orion's spark. Now to put him mind at work. Have you sanitize the data core?"

Soundwave nodded.

"Excellent. Our new archivist will require unlimited access to our files it would be counter productive for him to stumble upon any sensitive information."

Twinleaf Town

It's been two months without Optimus. And today was the day Ash and Dawn get married. During the ceremony everyone noticed Dawn's pregnant belly. All they did was congratulate them. Even Dawn's mother Johanna. Ash noticed Arcee in motorcycle mode parked no that far from them. He went up to her.

"Nice wedding." Arcee said.

"Thanks. Any sign of Optimus?" Ash asked.

"Not today."

"Not yet."

"Pikachu."

"So how's Dawn doing?" She asked.

"She's still has five months." He replied. "We've decided to name her Gabby."

The Nemesis

"When we stormed the Iacon Hall of Records of the waging days of the war for Cybertron, we acquired highly classified files. Files written with Autobot codes. Which we have been unable to decipher." Megatron said.

"Autobot codes which the Iacon archivist, Orion Pax should have no trouble cracking." Knock Out said. "Considering what's at stake, shouldn't we beef up the security around here?"

"Knock Out, I believe that Orion will perform most affectively if he dose not feel threatened or confined in anyway. However, it is no coincidence that Orion's workstation is located direct proximity to the Energon storage vault."

"Which is under constant surveillance. Well played."

Autobot Base, another week later

Misty was watching her sister's Gym performance on the TV when she heard some beeping noises. She went to the railing and saw Ratchet and Wheeljack in the Ground Bridge chamber. "Guys, are you really turbo charging the Ground Bridge?"

"Tinkering. No need to give everyone's hopes up high just yet." Ratchet replied.

"You know you surprise me, Misty." Wheeljack said.

The Nemesis

Orion was deciphering the files and managed to crack one entry out of thousands of entries. Megatron entered. "Orion, how's Project Iacon going?"

"I am a bit rust I fear." Orion replied. "I only managed to decode three entries."

"And what do these entries comprise?"

"They were logged by Autobot archivist during the War. After I entered stasis. My only knowledge of their contents so far is that they are coordinates. Targeting locations on this very planet." Orion projected a hologram of Earth. "I surmise that they could indicate hiding places for vessels, shuttled from Cybertron for safe keeping."

"Such as historical documents or cultural artifacts?"

"My greatest fear would be weapons of mass destruction. Hidden away for later use."

"All the more reason it is essential that we do everything in our power to keep said vessels from Autobot reach. We are fortunate to have you on our side Orion Pax."

"Lord Megatron, I am puzzled by one particular finding. I have discovered several historic references to Starscream, as your second in command." Orion displayed an image of Starscream on screen. "Yet I've not seen him aboard the ship."

"Sadly, Commander Starscream is dead." Megatron lied, before leaving Orion's workstation.

Megatron returned to the bridge with Soundwave. "Orion asks many questions, a valuable trait in an archivist. But not in a Decepticon. It is a matter of time before he unravels our fabrications." Megatron said. "And is anat sense from right to wrong rises to the surface. My only hope is that Orion will complete Project Iacon before I am forced to destroy him... once and for all."

Autobot Base

Ratchet and Wheeljack continued working on turbo charging the Ground Bridge when they received a transmission. "Rachet, you awake!" Agent Jenny yelled. "This is an emergency!"

"Agent Jenny, is it Optimus?" Ratchet asked.

"It's Decepticons." Jenny replied. "And they are busting into the same military research lab they hit two months ago."

*They must be going for another power source...* Bumblebee said.

"For another Space Bridge." Bulkhead finished.

"For all we know, Optimus is riding with the Decepticreeps." Cliffjumper said.

"Roll out!" Ratchet shouted.

Military Lab

Knock Out and Breakdown managed to acquire the power source. They saw a wave of human and Pokemon reenforcments heading for them. They blasted them into a halt without trouble.

The Ground Bridge vortex opened. Bulkhead, Cliffjumper, Arcee, Bumblebee, May's Blaziken, Ash's Charizard, Dawn's Mamoswine, and Max's Berloom emerged from it.

"Drop the power source!" Cliffjumper shouted.

"Aren't you missing someone?" Knock Out asked.

The Autobots readied their cannons and the Pokemon readied to use their special attacks. Suddenly three flying Vehicons dove in. Causing them to shoot a them instead of Knock Out and Breakdown.

Knock Out pressed his com-link. "Ready for that Bridge." The Decepticon vortex opened. "We'll be sure to tell the big O that you said 'Hello'." Both Decepticons ran through it.

Arcee transformed and accelerated to the vortex.

"Arcee!" Cliffjumper shouted.

Too late, she made it through before it closed.

The Nemesis

Arcee drove past Knock Out and Breakdown and continued driving. "Scrap." Knock Out said.

She made a turn down a corridor with three Vehicons. They fired at her. She transformed, jumped over one and blasted his head off. As she landed she quickly kicked another one to the wall. She tripped the third one and threatened him. "Where's Optimus? Answer me!"

Three more Vehicons showed up and began blasting. She used the pinned Vehicon's body as a shield as they accidently kill him. She rolled to the side, pulled out her arm blades, and sliced the fourth one's arm. Then she sliced the fifth's spark chamber. Finally she blasted the last one. She transformed and drove off again.

In the bridge Soundwave's 'face' monitored her moves. Megatron watched, "What?" He was outraged.

"Arcee." Airachnid said with delight. She transformed into her spider mode. "Allow me to welcome her aboard."

"No." Megatron replied. "If Orion so much as lays an optic on another Autobot, let alone to witness the full amount of it's destruction. Everything he currently believes will become into question." He looks at Soundwave. "See to it that Arcee is escorted off this ship immediately."

Soundwave nodded.

Orion was busy working when he heard the blaster shots coming from outside.

More Vehicons blocked Arcee's way. Instead of fighting them she evaded and continued driving.

Orion exits his workstation. He saw two Vehicons run past him. One stopped. "Orion, please return to your station. Lord Megatron's orders." He then continued running. But Orion's instincts told him to go and investigate.

Soundwave waited for Arcee to turn to the corridor he was in. However, Orion was walking down the other corridor. Sure enough Arcee did turn into that corridor. Soundwave quickly self-activated the Ground Bridge.

Orion saw Soundwave. "Why is he standing there?" Orion thought to himself.

The Ground Bridge vortex opened right between Soundwave and Arcee. She ended up driving through the vortex. The vortex disappeared right as soon as Orion showed up. "I heard a commotion."

Soundwave gave him a sideways glance and walked back to the bridge.

The Arctic

The vortex opened and Arcce emerged. She transformed back to her robotic form and examined the area. "What the? NNOOOOOOO!"

Autobot Base

Ratchet began the defrosting process on Arcee. "You weren't able to determine the Decepticon's location or if Optimus was even on board the ship?" Ratchet asked.

"I couldn't confirm." Arcee replied.

Out of anger Bulkhead grunted and smashed another one of Ratchet's tools.

Ratchet, getting fustrated with that. "Bulkhead..."

"What? You needed that? The only thing I need is our head honcho back!" Bulkhead shouted, as he slammed his fists together.

"It's not your fault." Ash said to Arcee.

"If any of us needed rescuing, Optimus would have found a way. I didn't. Simple as that." Arcee replied.

"Ratchet!" Agent jenny contacted them. "What happened out there? Reports indicate at least a dozen men and Pokemon wounded. The rest well... let's just say there's a huge funeral lily is being ordered. the heat's on me to provide some explanation. You Autobots better get your act together or the US will interfere and make me shut down your Base." She hung up.

"But where you go?" Max asked.

"Who knows? Maybe they'll ship us to some Island or fire us into space. Wouldn't that be a welcome relief." Ratchet said.

"I don't blame Jenny. Optimus would have evacuated all humans and Pokemon from the area before engaging the Decepticons." Cliffjumper said.

*That would be the first thing he would have done.* Bumblebee said.

"We don't actually know what Optimus would have done... because he isn't here!" Bulkhead shouted.

"You're pretty good at stating the obvious, Bulkhead." Wheeljack said. "Anything else you'd like to mention that we already know!"

"Nothing I could say in front of the humans."

"Hey!" Ash interrupted before a fight broke out. "Aren't we overlooking one positive? Nobody is talking about what the Decepticons have got their claws on."

"Yes." Ratchet replied. "We've managed to allow them to finally acquire a power source for their Space Bridge!"

"And how exactly would that be a positive?" Cliffjumper asked.

"We let them finish building their Space Bridge." Ash replied.

"Why? So they could bring more zombies back from Cybertron?" Bulkhead asked.

"No. So, they can commandeer it and use it to send me to Cybertron." Ash explained.

"Whoa, that's a pretty good idea!" May said.

"Oh, well if May thinks it's a good idea..." Arcee said.

"Nobody says it's going to be easy, but you've seized a Space Bridge before." Ash said.

"We blew one up." Wheeljack said. "That's a whole lot different than the five of us seizing and holding one."

*We'd have to find it first.* Bumblebee said.

"He's right we do need to fine the thing first." Cliffjumper agreed.

"Uh, hello!" Misty shouted. "If it's a Space Bridge, isn't it..." She pointed up. Indicating towards space.

"Misty, the term 'Space' refers to it's transport range. Not it's physical location." Wheeljack said.

"And we've been monitoring Earth's orbit since the last one. We'd know if it was there." Ratchet added.

"So the Bridge could be somewhere here on Earth." Ash said.

"Like trying to find a servo in a scrap yard." Bulkhead said.

"Then maybe we better start looking." Arcee suggested.

"But the fact remains; We do not know what the Decepticons have in store for Optimus or if he's truly safe from harm."

The Nemesis

Outside the ship a squadron of Vehicons soared in and landed in the hanger. They transformed and entered the corridors of the ship. As the hanger doors closed a familiar jet flew in and landed. Once the doors closed the jet transformed into Starscream!

Starscream snuck his way to the Energon storage vault. He causally approached the guards. They drew their blasters. "Starscream!" Vehicon #2 shouted.

"That's Commander Starscream. What's your malfunction? Lower those weapons immediately." Starscream ordered.

"I'm sorry, sir, but Lord Megatron ordered that you'd be taken into custody should you ever return to the ship." Vehicon #1 said.

"What? Clearly there has be a mistake." Starscream said. Suddenly he shot one of the guards. The already dead guard shot the light above them. Starscream killed the other guard with his blade-like fingers.

Starscream quickly stole a stack of Energon cubes. Footsteps of the guards taking the next shift was heard from behind him. he was forced to hide in the nearest room. Which wasn't far away. He ran into the room and was shocked on who he saw... "No! Optimus Prime!" He readied his missiles.

Orion Pax stood there confused. "Who is this Optimus Prime?" Orion thought.

TBC