01x18 - Trust

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NARRATOR:

The w*r between the Autobots

and the Decepticons rages on

as they struggle to retrieve

the prized Mini-Cons.

There are new and more powerful

Mini-Cons surfacing every day.

If the Decepticons

prove victorious,

then Megatron

and his enslaved Mini-Cons

will control the universe.

The Earth's only chance

for a peaceful cosmos

is for Optimus Prime

and the Autobots

to destroy their enemy

and free all Mini-Cons.

Now get ready

for a new battle.

♪ Transformers ♪

Let's see.

Oh, darn.

Just some milk here.

Well, at least

I'll get my vitamins.

Hey, Rad,

what's with Hot Shot?

He hasn't been hanging around

with us.

What's with that?



Oh, don't blame him.

He's been training

with Scavenger all week.

He's really working hard.

Hot Shot'll pass the test,

right? Right?

CARLOS:

Sure. You know how

stubborn he is.

RAD:

Thank you.

Yeah, Carlos. Once Hot Shot

finishes training,

he'll be way tougher

than he was before.

Guys. Why don't we go and see

what he's doing, okay?

Really?



ALEXIS: Come on.

I know you wanna see

Hot Shot in action

as much as I do.

Uh, yeah, maybe.

Whatever, Carlos.

You can stay here

if you want to.

Come on, Rad, let's go.

Come on, guys,

let's roll.

Man, I can hardly wait

to see

what Scavenger's like

as an instructor.

Hey, hold on.

Hey, wait for me!

I wanna come too!

Wait up!

CARLOS:

Ah, I don't see anybody

around here.

ALEXIS:

Maybe they're working out

someplace else.

Oh, great. We came all this way

and no Hot Shot.

( snoring )



Hmm?

( snoring continuous )

Hey, what is that, Rad?

Shh.

Listen. You hear that?

Huh? What?

What?

( snoring continues )

Yeah, I think I hear it.

It kind of sounds

like an animal or something.

( snoring continues )

Maybe another Decepticon

broke into the base.

( loud crash )



( all gasp )

( groaning )

CARLOS:

Hey, it's getting louder!

RAD:

This way. Hurry.

( panting )

Huh?

Rad, what is it?

See for yourself.



Hmm?

( clanging and groaning )

CARLOS:

It's Scavenger.

I don't believe it.

ALEXIS:

Looks like you two have

something in common, Carlos.

Scavenger must like taking naps

as much as you.

He even snores like you do.

Yeah, but if he is here,

where's Hot Shot?

HOT SHOT: Hi, guys.



Huh?

I'm right over here.

ALL:

Hot Shot!

CARLOS:

What Are you doing?

Hey, aren't you supposed

to be training?

Uh, yeah.

Well, that is

what I came here for, uh...

( gasping )

♪ Transformers ♪

( grunting )

So, what do you think?

Hmm.

Oh, yeah? So I did good?

Huh?

( groans )

Oh, that's great.

He's asleep.

What a lame instructor.

( snoring )

So you're just gonna sit there

and wait for him to wake up?

Come on.

Go wake him up.

No. He's my instructor.

I can't do that.

So how did he get

to be your instructor anyway?

He was linked

with the Decepticons

not too long ago.

You better

watch yourself, man.

I wouldn't trust him.

Hey, wait. Carlos.

Come on Carlos. Wait.

Nah. He'll be all right.

He's just worried.

I know how he feels.

( yawns )

Red Alert,

I just can't understand it.

RED ALERT: What's that?



SMOKESCREEN: You know.

I don't know why Optimus

let that slimeball Scavenger

into our group.

I must admit,

he did give us a lot of info

on the new Mini-Con combo

Skyboom Shield,

but I don't trust him.

But he's on our side now,

right?

I know. I don't like it.

He betrayed the Decepticons,

remember?

He might turn around

and do the same to us someday

if we don't keep an eye

on him.

I mean, that's what Sideways

did to us.

Hmm.

SMOKESCREEN:

There's no way of knowing

if this guy is really

our ally or not.

RED ALERT:

Smokescreen,

give Scavenger a chance

before you jump

to conclusions.

( grunts )

All right.

CARLOS:

So I'm not the only one

who has his doubts

about Scavenger.

I think I'm gonna keep an eye

on him too.

MEGATRON:

What are you trying to say?

STARSCREAM:

Sir, I was just saying

we shouldn't let that traitor

just walk away.

MEGATRON:

And why not? Ugh!

Megatron,

don't you understand?

Scavenger has seen our base.

He knows all about

our operation.

He'll reveal our position

to the enemies.

Exactly what makes you

think that?

He made a very hasty exit,

and he gave no real reason

for leaving us.

CYCLONUS:

Just because

he's a no-good deserter

that doesn't mean he's formed

an alliance with the Autobots.

He's a bounty hunter.

He may have gone into combat

somewhere else for all we know.

( chuckling ):

Starscream, watch yourself.

If you keep running

your processor in overdrive,

pretty soon you won't be able

to transform properly.

( Cyclonus snickering )

SIDEWAYS:

Wherever Scavenger is now,

let's just hope

he gets what he deserves.

Yeah. If he did switch alliances

the way you did, Sideways,

we'll take care of him,

right?

You know what I mean?

( laughs )

No one double-crosses

the Decepticons

and gets away with it.

And Scavenger may have to learn

that lesson the hard way.

You're right.

If you find him,

I want you to bring me his head.

But, Megatron,

please let me.

Silence!

I wasn't talking to you!

( grunts )

I do not want to hear

your opinions anymore.

( grunting )

Megatron.

Yes, what is it,

Sideways?

Perhaps if we're lucky,

we may find Scavenger

working behind the scenes

with the Autobots

as a spy for us.

Now that would be a stroke

of luck, wouldn't it?

If and when we find him,

it will be my pleasure

to perform the necessary

interrogation, sir.

After all,

I just wanna do my part

for the Decepticons.

So how come you put so much

trust in Scavenger, Optimus?

Yeah. I don't get it.

You know,

he could be a spy.

What brought this on?

I see no reason

not to trust him.

CARLOS:

Remember, he stole a Mini-Con

from Red Alert

and handed it over

to Megatron.

You saw him do it.

I haven't forgotten,

and that's precisely

why we can trust him.

ALL:

Huh?

I think you lost us.

What are you

talking about?

That doesn't make any sense

at all.

( alarm blaring )



ALL: Huh?

We're all set, sir.



OPTIMUS: Good.

Red Alert, lock on

to the Mini-Con's coordinates.

I'm on it.

Where in the world

is Scavenger?

He's your instructor.

Isn't he coming?

I knew we couldn't

trust him.

HOT SHOT:

Uh, yeah. He's actually--

( loud footsteps )



( Scavenger groaning )

SCAVENGER:

What's all the racket about?

SMOKESCREEN:

We're moving out.

What do you think?

Oh, good.

I'm just in time then.

You are late.

SCAVENGER:

Don't worry, we'll make it.

Oh, by the way, remember to keep

that leg up when you kick.

Pardon me?

You just stay close to us

out there.

If you ask me, I don't think

you have what it takes

to be an Autobot warrior.

Hmm. You think so?

Very well. I'll stay behind

and guard the base.

ALL:

Huh?

I wouldn't wanna get in your way

or anything.

That's a good idea.

No arguments here.

No, Scavenger, come with us.

We're going to need your help.



Oh, great.

Of course.

As you wish, Optimus.

Can we come along too?

I'm sorry, kids,

we can't take you along

this time.

The Decepticons

have the Star Saber now.

It's bound to be

a fierce battle.

Aww!

Hey, it's for the best,

Carlos.

I know, but somebody's

gotta keep an eye

on Scavenger out there.

Don't have a meltdown.

You can still do that

from here using Laserbeak.

Yeah, but it's still

not the same.

OPTIMUS:

Red Alert, I want you

to hold down the fort.

RED ALERT:

Consider it done, Optimus.

( yawns )

( dramatic theme playing )

MEGATRON:

Hmm. I see they brought

the traitor along with them.

Hmm.

Look, it's Scavenger.

So he did join up

with the enemy.

CYCLONUS:

I can't wait to take a piece

out of him.

MEGATRON:

You'll wait

till I give the order.

Optimus Prime.

Today is the day

the Decepticons destroy

the Autobots.

You're wrong again, Megatron,

and we're going to prove it.

And today you'll feel the power

of the Autobot team.

Let's do this.

Keep talking,

you underdogs.

Victory will be mine today.

( yawns )

MEGATRON:

Decepticons, prepare to attack.

This is the end, Prime.

If that's what you think

then I hope you brought backup,

because you'll need it.

Enough talk!

Star Saber.

( laughs )

Your time has come.

Optimus super mode.

Transform.

♪ Transformers ♪

( howling )

( grunting )

Ooh, here I come.

You no-good traitor.

Crumplezone. Powerlink.

( Cyclonus grunting )

Quit moving.

You can kick and punch

all you want,

but you'll never

lay a hand on me.

ALL:

Whoa.

Look, Scavenger's got him.

I guess he really is

as strong as he looks.

Oh, this really bites.

Transform.

Let's see how you like this.

( grunts )

Not bad.

Now try this on for size.

Powerlink.

Dozer Cannon.

Nice shot.

I don't like showing off,

but I think you'll agree

that that high-flying wacko

needed to be grounded

permanently.

Whoa. You did it, buddy.

( both gasping )

HOT SHOT:

Hey, Optimus.

( chuckling ):

What's wrong, Optimus?

Why aren't you fighting back?

Come on.

Don't play games with me.

I'm not in the mood.

( grunts )

( suspenseful theme playing )

No.

Stay where you are,

Autobot.

Get out of my way.

Not a chance.

( grunting )

Ugh. Where's Scavenger

when you need him?

( grunting )

Huh?

No way. If Optimus trusts him,

I trust him.

Scavenger,

front and center.

What? He's disappeared.



DEMOLISHER: What?

Aw, it looks like Scavenger

wasn't such a great ally

after all.

That traitor.

I knew we couldn't trust him.

Hey, don't say that.

Then how come

when we need him the most

he's nowhere to be found,

Hot Shot?

And you wanna know why?

Because when the going

gets tough,

he heads for the hills

and disappears, that's why.

No. You're wrong.

SMOKESCREEN:

Open your eyes, Hot Shot.

HOT SHOT:

He's my instructor.

I don't want to believe it,

but maybe

Smokescreen's right.

Maybe Scavenger did

desert us.

♪ Transformers ♪

( rock theme playing )

RAD: Optimus Prime.



ALEXIS: Come on. Hang in there.

Man, I wonder where Scavenger

could have gotten too?

I think he ran away.

Yo. Red Alert.

Hmm.

( grunting )

( Megatron chuckling )

Well, Optimus,

there's no where left

for you to run.

At last, I'll finally

be rid of you

and your third-rate

Autobot team for good.

No.

Would you let go of me.

You're not going

anywhere.

( grunting )

Come out, Scavenger,

and show them who's boss.

Scavenger!

RAD:

The Decepticons have our guys

on the ropes.

We better do something,

or the Autobots will be history.

Aah! Red Alert,

pan over to the left a little.

Look over at the cliff

behind Optimus.

ALL:

Huh?

It's him. It's Scavenger.

How'd he get

over there?

And what's the dude up too?

Maybe he's planning a sneak

attack on the Decepticons.

No way.

If he was gonna attack,

I'm sure he would have done it

by now.

Yeah, you're right.

If you're gonna sneak up

on someone,

the best way to do it

is from behind. Huh?

No. He wouldn't.

The one Scavenger

is going to attack is Optimus.

I knew he was

a Decepticon spy.

Hey, Red Alert.

Contact Optimus now.

Red Alert?

( Megatron chuckling )

MEGATRON:

Give it up, Optimus.

You can't save yourself.

And one more step

and it's all over.

Your fate has been sealed

from the day that we first met.

( Megatron laughs )

( snarls )

Good riddance!

It ends here.

Transform.

What? Ugh!

Stop it.

What are you doing?

If I'm going down,

then you're coming with me.

You planned this all along.

You tricked me.

( grunting )

( screams )

( all gasping )

Optimus, no!

Hey, who's that?



Huh?

Look, it's him.

It's Scavenger.

I've got better things to do

than hang around with you,

Megatron.

Have a nice fall.

( Megatron screaming )

Scavenger?

Scavenger!

( grunting )

( all gasp )

Whoa.

No! It can't be!

Megatron.

Are you all right,

Optimus?

Yes, thanks, and you?

I'm fine.

Is that Scavenger?

Scavenger.

CARLOS:

Whoa. That was too cool.

So Scavenger was planning

on saving Optimus all along.

He was hiding

because he was waiting

for the right moment

to spring into action.

Boy, that was pretty risky

of Optimus

to put all of his trust

in Scavenger like that.

Not really, kids.

Those two are old friends.

They've fought many battles

together.

When things get tough,

they know they can count

on each other.

I don't understand.

Weren't they enemies?

That's right.

Optimus and Scavenger

once fought

against each other

in combat.

But they realized

they were better off as allies

instead of enemies.

They are both

proud warriors

who share similar beliefs.

So you mean they became friends,

right, dude?

Yes, Carlos. And as friends,

they go out of their way

to help each other,

even if there's great danger

and they must put themselves

in harm's way.

( all gasp )



Scavenger is a noble warrior

who fights

for the common good,

sometimes at great

personal risk.

Oh. So you mean Scavenger

gave Megatron

that Mini-Con

because he was--?

Because he knew it was

a sacrifice he had to make

for the Autobots.

He deceived the Decepticons

and infiltrated their base

and learned all about

their operation.

CARLOS:

Well, then why didn't he tell us

all that in the first place?

When you're trying to gain

someone's trust,

sometimes actions speak

a lot louder than words can.

And in my opinion,

Scavenger could very well be

the trustworthiest

of all the Autobots.

Oh, man.

Was I wrong about him.

Yeah, I know,

but you're not the only one.

Well, I know he'll make

the perfect instructor

for Hot Shot.

For sure.

( grunting )

( loud whirring )

Scavenger, I swear

I'll get you for this.

Yeah, we did it again.

And the good guys

come out on top.

Hey, Decepticons,

you had enough?

( grunting )

They've got us.

Hey, you.

When you feel like joining us,

come over.

Oh, my aching motherboard.

What a worthless

piece of junk.

Hey, speaking of worthless junk,

where's Sideways

disappeared too?

( engine revving )



Huh?

( gasps )

Look, there he is!



And he's with Megatron!

( grunting )

You're mine, you traitor!

♪ Transformers ♪

Oh, no! Megatron!

Optimus, sir.

Get in position.

This battle's still on.

How dare you, Optimus.

You'll pay

for your trickery.

SIDEWAYS:

Megatron, you're seriously

injured.

We must retreat.

We can't win this one.

( Megatron grunting )

MEGATRON:

Don't think you defeated me,

Optimus.

I'll get you.



Huh?

And you, Scavenger,

next time,

I'll take care of you

personally.

Hey, wait up.

No, don't leave me here.

HOT SHOT:

Ha. They're on the run again.

SMOKESCREEN: Scavenger.



Hmm?

I just wanted to say

you did some good work today.

And there's something else

I should tell you.

I really want to apologize

for the things I said

back there.

I was way out of line,

and I'm sorry about that.

Yeah, me too.

You're my instructor

and I had serious doubts

about you.

I'm sorry for that.

SCAVENGER:

Okay. Are you two all done now?

Because if you are,

I think we should start looking

for that Mini-Con.

All this talk is starting

to make me sleepy.

HOT SHOT:

Scavenger?

SCAVENGER:

It's boring talking about things

that are in the past.

It never does any good.

Apologies accepted.

Now let's get back

to business, okay?

( Smokescreen chuckles )

Yeah, you got it.

I'd say that about wraps

things up, don't you think?

Yeah.

RAD:

And that was how Scavenger

became really tight

with the rest of the team.

And even Carlos learned

to trust

the newest member

of the Autobots.

Eventually.

( Scavenger snoring )

( Hot Shot grunting )

Boy, am I glad

that things are back to normal

once again, Rad.



Yeah, I am too.

But I still can't get used

to Scavenger's snoring yet.

CARLOS:

Hey, guys, it could be worse,

right?

BOTH:

Huh?

RAD:

What do you mean?

Well, you know, we've got to let

the big guy get his rest.

Because if we don't,

he could end up

sleeping on the job, and that

would be really dangerous.

RAD:

You said it.

( all laughing )

( snoring )

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