(NOTE: This Chapter was assisted by BattleDroid1106 and i am eternally grateful for his help for this chapter and future chapters ahead, so please give him credit for this and i suggest you should check him out on Wattpad, he's pretty good at both writing his books and Drawing art for his books and others. Seriously, he really is good at them.)

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The area outside the heavily fortified Iacon Prison was tense as Blitzwing and his Vehicons scrambled for cover behind the thick, imposing support pillars. They had been caught off guard by a sudden attack from a squadron of Auto-Troopers led by none other than Ironhide, a formidable and battle-hardened Autobot known for his crimson armor and powerful pulse cannons affixed to both arms. As Optimus Prime's steadfast weapon specialist, Ironhide was at the forefront of the Autobot resistance against the tyrannical Decepticons.

(And yes, this is what Ironhide looks like... or at least until he arrives on Earth later on. BUT DO Pretend that he has his pulse cannons on his arms, alright?)

Peering out from behind his makeshift barricade, Blitzwing fixed a menacing gaze on Ironhide, his features contorted in a snarl. The air crackled with animosity as the two forces locked eyes, each fully aware of the stakes at hand. However, the tension was abruptly shattered when one of Blitzwing's loyal vehicons emitted a terrified cry from the concealment of their refuge.

Vehicon 1: WE NEED TO CALL FOR BACKUP!!!

His spark raced with fear as he cried out, realizing the gravity of their situation. Vibrant blue Energon bolts whizzed past, illuminating the air with a crackling energy while Vehicon 3 was just lying on the ground crying his optics out

Vehicon 2: YEAH, WE'RE OUTNUMBERED!!!

As Blitzwing turned to face them, his expression instantly transformed from his Icy Persona to fiery and Hothead.

Blitzwing (Hothead): Nonsense, we can take them! HOLD YOUR GROUND AND FIGHT!

Then, immediately after he said those words, he switched to his Random Persona and cackled madly.

Blitzwing (Random): And then we'll mount them on this prison's walls after we gouge their optics out, HA-HAHAHAHAAHA!!!

He emerged suddenly from his hiding spot, swiftly raising both shoulder cannons and aiming at Ironhide's squad before unleashing a barrage of energy projectiles. Ironhide and several Auto-Troopers managed to evade the onslaught from the formidable Triple-Changer. However, half of Ironhide's squadron was not so lucky as some were hit by the blast and sent flying; some either crashed onto rubble or got impaled through the spark by metal spikes that were poking out through the rubble it came from. Ironhide and his remaining Auto-Troopers glared at Blitzwing, who started taunting them.

Blitzwing (Random): HA-HAHAHAHAHAHA! Take that, you Auto-Scu-

Ironhide and his remaining soldiers trained their weapons on Blitzwing, ready to confront the Triple-Changer. Before Blitzwing could unleash an attack with his back cannons, Ironhide swiftly fired his Pulse cannons at their imposing foe.

(INSIDE THE IACON PRISON)

Two Vehicons, at Blitzwing's command, stood guard next to Taurus's stasis pod in the dimly lit Stasis Prison. The curious Vehicons couldn't help but stare at the bull-horned Taurus, who met their gaze with a challenging glare. Taurus growled as he sensed their inquisitive looks.

Taurus: What are you looking at, huh?

The two Vehicons exchanged glances before one of them finally spoke up.

Vehicon 4: We're just curious about how you ended up in stasis.

This question puzzled Taurus. What did they mean by stasis?

Taurus: What are you talking about?

The inquiring Vehicon clarified their question.

Vehicon 4: This building is a Stasis Prison in the heart of the Autobot capital city, Iacon. We were sent here to recruit prisoners and add more manpower to the Decepticon cause. When we found you, our commander, Blitzwing, woke you up.

Vehicon 5: You're not branded with any insignia, so you're neutral. That's why we're asking - what landed you in this prison? You don't seem to be aligned with the Autobots or Decepticons.

As he listened to the Vehicons' explanation of his current situation, memories of his past flooded his mind. His time with the White Fang, his efforts to take down the humans on Remnant, and the fateful Fall of Beacon all came rushing back to him. Just as he was about to respond to the Vehicons, something unexpected happened...

BOOM!!!!!!

As the smoldering doors burst open with a thunderous explosion, a billowing cloud of smoke filled the entrance to the Stasis Prison. Through the haze, Ironhide emerged, having triggered a det-pack to breach the doors, followed closely by a disciplined squad of Auto-Troopers. Among them, two Auto-Troopers wrestled Blitzwing, subduing him with Stasis cuffs as he raged in his Hothead persona. Ironhide and his team swiftly engaged the Vehicons accompanying Blitzwing before the explosive breach, neutralizing the immediate threat.

Blitzwing (Hothead): YOU AUTOBRATS WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!! WE ALREADY FREED A PRISONER AT THIS PRISON, AND HE'LL BE A DECEPTICON NO TI-!!!

Then an Auto-Trooper put a Stasis muzzle on his mouth, shutting the Triple-changer's loudmouth up as Ironhide turned and leaned towards Blitzwing's face with a glare.

Ironhide: Then we'll ensure he won't be able to join you. Most of you Decepticons are made up of criminals who evaded arrest or supporters of Megatron before he started the war. Either way...

He readied his heavy pulse cannons on his arms and smirked at Blitzwing

Ironhide: I'll make sure not another criminal joins you, punk.

He turns away from Blitzwing and points at one of the Auto-Troopers.

Ironhide: Find the last of the Decepticons, and if you see the prisoner they woke and trying to set free, report it to me.

Then he looked at the two Auto-Troopers restraining Blitzwing.

Ironhide: You two should stay here and watch this loudmouth so he doesn't try to escape.

Auto-Trooper 2: I mean, we're already doing that, sir.

Auto-Trooper 3: (nods) hmm.

The Auto-Trooper nodded in agreement as he and Ironhide swiftly dashed away, heading in opposite directions to search for Taurus and the Vehicons.

(Meanwhile)

Back with Taurus and the Vehicons, they heard an explosion and then sudden silence from Blitzwing. Something was definitely wrong. But Taurus, being the sharp bot he is, had an idea popping into his processor.

Taurus: You two!!

The Two Vehicons turn to him as soon he addressed them. Taurus demanded.

Taurus: Did you know the prison's layout before you arrived and awoke me?

The Vehicons nodded in affirmation, and Taurus saw an opportunity.

Taurus: Good, then where's the armory?

The Vehicon raised his hand and displayed a holographic layout of the prison.

Vehicon 4: It's just down the hall behind you.

But before they could make a move, an Auto-Trooper arrived and shouted.

Auto-Trooper: HALT!!!

A firefight erupted as the Vehicons and Taurus exchanged fire with the Auto-Trooper.

Vehicon 5: GO! Escort the prisoner out of here!

The other Vehicon shouted as they covered their escape.

Vehicon 4: Come on! Let's move!

Vehicon urged Taurus. Taurus didn't need to be told twice. Taurus and the Vehicon made a break for the armory, dodging red Energon bolts as they sprinted down the hallway. It was going to be a tough escape, and the Auto-Trooper was already making contact with Ironhide of the situation.

Auto-Trooper 1: Commander Ironhide, come in!! I found the prisoner. The cons awoke the prisoner and got away.

The Auto-Trooper cautiously peeks around the corner before taking a precise shot, doming the Vehicon in the head. Afterward, the Auto-Trooper quickly races down the hallway to pursue Taurus.

Auto-Trooper 1: I'm moving to pursue!

Ironhide (Comms): Do you know where he's heading to?

Auto-Trooper 1: Unknown but I'm tracking them, sir. Follow my energon signature, and I'll meet you to subdue the prisoner.

Ironhide (Comms): Copy that. Stay safe, soldier.

Ironhide terminated the communication and as the Auto-Trooper raced down the corridor in pursuit of Taurus. Their objective was to surround and apprehend him, preventing his potential defection to the Decepticons or any attempt to flee. They knew that if Taurus resisted, they might have no choice but to resort to extreme measures and carry out his execution.

Unbeknownst to Ironhide and the Auto-Trooper, Taurus was making his way to the prison's armory, intent on arming himself to confront the Autobot hot on his trail.

(Iacon Prison Armory)

Taurus and the Vehicon worked together to force open the heavy armory doors. Taurus, a reborn Faunus, quickly entered the armory, leaving Vehicon to stand guard at the doorway.

Vehicon 4: Quick, find a weapon! We don't know when the Autobots will converge on our position!

The Vehicon urges as while keeping a vigilant lookout.

Taurus understood the urgency and began scanning the armory for suitable weapons. His visor optics fell upon an Energon blade and a pair of Fusion cannons. Strangely, he felt an immediate familiarity with these weapons, as though he had always known how to wield them despite the unique origin. He could sense the immense destructive power they held.

With a sinister chuckle, Taurus confidently advanced towards the lethal arsenal he had chosen.

Meanwhile, the Vehicon guarding the door grew increasingly anxious as he kept watch over the hallway, anticipating the imminent arrival of the Autobots. After a few moments, he couldn't contain his impatience and entered the armory.

Vehicon 4: Did you find a weapon yet?

The Vehicon asked, his tone betraying his unease. Upon entering, the Vehicon was utterly stunned by what he beheld.

Vehicon 4: ...Holy Scrap...

The Auto-Trooper, who had managed to contact Ironhide, hurried toward the hallway where Taurus and the Vehicon had fled. As he approached, a grim realization struck him: they were making a beeline for the prison's armory.

Auto-Trooper: Oh no...

The Auto-Trooper muttered under his breath.

Racing against time, he arrived at the armory only to discover the door forcibly opened. Before he could react, a shot pierced through his torso, sending him crashing into the wall. Energon leaked from his wounds as he struggled to stay conscious.

Struggling to lift his head, the Auto-Trooper watched Taurus emerge from the armory wielding a menacing energon blade and twin-fusion cannons. The Vehicon at his side offered praise.

Vehicon 4: Hey, nice shot! You took out that Auto-bot before he even had a chance!

Grinning in satisfaction, Taurus nodded in agreement with the Vehicon.

It is quite surprising how quickly he adapted to his new body and was able to use unfamiliar weapons. Using weapons that are foreign to him so effortlessly and naturally shouldn't be possible. However, he initially encountered some difficulty in equipping the twin fusion cannons onto his left arm but managed to do so and instinctively fired as soon as the auto-trooper entered the armory.

It raises the question of how he could use a weapon that he had never seen before so naturally. Could the Fallen have imparted all knowledge about the Cybertronians into him before he was reincarnated? Is that how he was able to understand their language and use their weapons and technology so naturally? There are certainly many unanswered questions.

Taurus shook from those thoughts as he glared and stepped towards the Auto-Trooper with the Vehicon following behind. He lifted his energon blade and aimed it at his face at the auto-trooper's face.

Taurus: Any last words?

Auto-Trooper struggled but coughed out energon as he glared at Taurus.

Auto-Trooper 1: ...G-get fragged!

Taurus smirked under his mouth plate and gave a slight chuckle.

Taurus: Such foolish nonsense...

He says coldly before decapitating the Autobot as his head goes flying. Taurus scoffed before putting his energon blade on his back sheath. He turned to the Vehicon and gestured with a nod.

The Vehicon caught on and nodded in acknowledgment before the two walked away from the armory.

(With Blitzwing)

Meanwhile, at the main entrance, Blitzwing knelt with an annoyed look on his hothead's face, letting out muffled obscenities at the Autobot, who stood bored. One of the auto-troopers groaned.

Auto-Trooper 2: (groans) What's taking them so long?

Auto-Trooper 3: I know I'm not supposed to question Ironhide, but- ARGH!

He is cut off, literally, as his upper body has been slashed, and it slides off from his upper body from an attack from behind; his body falls limp on the ground. This startled the other auto-trooper.

Auto-Trooper 2: WHAT THE-ARGH!

The second Auto-Trooper is domed on the head as his body falls and goes offline. Stunned, Blitzwing turned and saw Taurus brandishing his blade and the Vehicon with a smoking barrel from his arm blaster. The attack happened quickly, for Taurus and his Vehicon companion ambushed the Auto-Troopers when their guard was down; he killed the auto-trooper from behind and used their complacency to strike. He dispatched the auto-trooper closest to him while the second Auto-Trooper was shot dead by the Vehicon who accompanied Taurus.

The reincarnated Bull Faunus and Vehicon approached Blitzwing. Tauru grabbed his stasis muzzle and ripped it off his mouth plate while the Vehicon removed the stasis cuffs on the triple changer. Blitzwing switched from his hothead persona to his icy persona.

Blitzwing (Icy): About time. Though I'd like to thank you as soon we leave this place before more of the Autobots arrive.

Taurus: That's something I can agree on. Let's go.

Taurus nodded in agreement as he, Blitzwing, and the Vehicon ran away from the Prison before any trouble arose.