01x17 - Conspiracy

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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.

The side who wins is the side

that collects the most.

And if the Decepticons

prove victorious,

then Megatron

and his corrupt Mini-Cons

control the universe.

The Earth's only chance

for a peaceful cosmos

is for Optimus Prime

and the Autobots

to destroy their enemy.

Now get ready

for a new battle.

♪ Transformers ♪

RAD:

The Autobots began

losing battles

ever since the Star Saber

was stolen from them

by the Decepticons.

They tried to hide it,

but I knew it was taking a toll

on all of them.

RAD:

Are you all right, Optimus?

Yes. All my systems

are nominal.

Yep, I'm as good as new.

I feel terrific.

( grunts )

Well, I guess that's it.

The Decepticons

have got the Star Saber

and they've got the Autobots

outnumbered as well.

There's no way

they can be beat.

Too bad Hot Shot couldn't

hold on to the Star Saber.

I know.



Huh?

( grunting )

I've got it!

The Star Saber is mine!

Hmm, Billy! Fred!

BOTH:

Huh? Sorry.

( Hot Shot sighs )

♪ Transformers ♪

( dramatic theme playing )

( Starscream laughing )

I never dreamed it could be

so easy to defeat the Autobots.

And it was pretty easy

snagging these Mini-Cons.

It used to be such a struggle

finding them. Heh.

( growling )

You'd better not be blaming

Megatron for that.

If anyone's to blame,

I think it's you, Demolisher.

You haven't been much help

to us at all.

What did you say? Aah!

( grunting )

Uh-- Oh.

Don't you even think

about it!

( groans )

( chuckling )

( growling )

Starscream's right,

Demolisher.

Your work has been

a bit substandard recently.

You should watch your back.

With these three Mini-Cons,

we have nothing to fear anymore.

When they combine, they create

the Star Saber sword.

( laughs )

What an arrogant cretin.

I bet he's going

to be the one

that causes the downfall

of the Decepticons.

Let me download

the strategic manual

from your mainframe, pronto!

SCAVENGER:

As a rule, I don't allow others

to access my files.

And if you're planning

an attack on Starscream,

I want no part of it.

But he could use

the Star Saber against me.

You'll have to deal

with that yourself.

( Demolisher sighs )

Ooh, my,

look at the time.

I'd better get to work.

( growls )

Don't look at me.

I'm not taking sides.

Ah. They're all cowards

anyway.

Are you going to stand

for Starscream's insolence,

Megatron?

Drop it.



But, sir!

Don't worry. The Star Saber will

be in good hands soon enough.

I guarantee it.

( chuckling )

( soft theme playing )

HOT SHOT:

If Sideways was not a traitor,

the Star Saber would not have

been knocked out of my hand.

( sighs )

RAD: Hot Shot!



Huh?

( babbling )

Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!

( squawking )

( snorting )

Huh?

( laughs )

You guys are crazy!

Ha-ha-ha!

We made you laugh!



ALL: We gotcha!

BILLY:

Hey, Hot Shot, we're sorry

about what we said earlier.

FRED:

Yeah.

Hey, guys, you don't have

to apologize to me.

I feel percent!

And a-one, and a-two,

and a-three. Ha-ha!

I'm sure glad

you cheered up, dude.

Well, I was just thinking

about how to get

the Star Saber back.

It's gonna be

really difficult.

You're not kidding.

Keep your opinions

to yourself, doofus.

OPTIMUS ( over comm ):

Come in, Hot Shot.

We've detected

a new Mini-Con signal.

RAD: What's going on?



I gotta go to work.

ALEXIS:

Good luck.

ALL:

Get them, Hot Shot.

You can do it! Yeah!

Heh-heh-heh.

Thanks a lot, guys.

The visibility out here

is virtually zero.

RAD ( over comm ):

This area is famous

for its year-round fog.

You'll get used to it.

ALEXIS:

Don't sweat it, Smokescreen.

We're picking up

the Mini-Con signal,

loud and clear.

SMOKESCREEN:

Well, fog or no fog,

we gotta keep looking.

Let's split up.

Smokescreen and Red Alert,

you go together.

I'll search with Hot Shot.

We'll rendezvous later.

BOTH:

Yes, sir, Optimus.

RAD:

And we'll search from here.

CYCLONUS:

I can't see a thing around here.

Stop your complaining.

Split up and search

for that Mini-Con.

And try not to get lost.

STARSCREAM:

You can count on me, sir.

I'll keep the Star Saber

close at hand.

I'll handle everything.

And if the Autobots show up,

I'll deal with them.

Would you get with the program,

Starscream?

You are really starting

to bug my system!

Process this:

You're finished!

That's it!

I've had enough of you!

( growling )

( snickering )

You wouldn't talk so tough

if you didn't have that sword

in your hand, Starscream!

Heh. Get back on line,

you two!

Finding that Mini-Con is our

number one priority right now!

( grunts )

Right. As you wish.

Uh, I'm going this way.

( ominous theme playing )

One of these days,

Starscream....

What are you waiting for,

Demolisher?

Start searching!



Yes, sir.

Leader One.

( beeps )



Put the plan in motion.

I can see that my power

is starting to make

Megatron nervous.

He'd better watch his back.

You know,

it just might be time

for a new leader

for the Decepticons.

( suspenseful theme playing )

( beeping )



Huh?

What's that?

( all gasp )

STARSCREAM:

The Autobots

must be on the attack.

Mini-Cons!

Powerlink Star Saber!

( grunts )

Show yourself, Autobots!

( dramatic theme playing )

There you are!

( grunting )

It's me. Stop!

Huh?

Scavenger!

CYCLONUS:

What's with you?

Someone started firing

at me!

What?

So the Autobots

are close by then?

SCAVENGER:

Megatron, I don't think

the Autobots

would attack, then retreat.

MEGATRON:

Yes, that's not like them

at all.

We'll continue the mission,

but keep your eyes open.

If you see anything unusual,

report back immediately.

ALL:

Yes, sir!

MEGATRON:

Careful with that sword.

Excuse me?

( growls )

( tense theme playing )

I'll be all right.

Hmph.

( Leader One beeping )

( beeping )

Oh, yes, that was perfect.

Let's begin phase two

of the plan.

RED ALERT ( over comm ):

Optimus, did you hear

that shelling?

It was way too close.

Yes. No doubt the Decepticons

are in the area.

This fog is getting thicker

so stay in contact and head

for the rendezvous point.

( groans )

HOT SHOT:

Optimus?

( groans )

Hello? Anybody?

( Hot Shot sighs )

( Hot Shot groans )

HOT SHOT:

Oh, there you are, Sideways.

Hot Shot!

I was wondering who was making

all that noise.

If you've come back

to double-cross us again,

you're not welcome.

It's not my fault

the Autobots are so gullible.

Not anymore, pal!

Transform!

Nice try. Transform!

Huh? Hot Shot!

( suspenseful theme playing )

Aw, this is too perfect.

I've got Optimus

right where I want him!

You hear that?

Let's go!

Huh?



Oh, no. That looks like trouble.

( laser g*ns firing )

♪ Transformers ♪

( dramatic theme playing )

♪ Transformers ♪

( dramatic theme playing )

( suspenseful theme playing )

HOT SHOT:

I'll get you now, Sideways!

What? He geared down.

( Hot Shot grunting )

Where'd he go?

There he is!

Transform!

HOT SHOT:

That isn't Sideways.

Only you would be so reckless

in this kind of weather.

What's wrong? Still bent out

of shape over the Star Saber?

Scavenger!

I saved you last time,

but this time

you're on your own.

You must have blown

a circuit!

You never saved me!



Don't to thank me.

I just can't bear to watch

the annihilation of an amateur

because they have

no skills in combat.

Give me a break! I can handle

myself just fine in combat.

( grunts )

( dramatic theme playing )

Huh? Man,

I can't even hit him.

How you made it this far

I'll never know,

but I think you owe Optimus

a lot of gratitude.

I can predict

your every move

so you'll have to

do a lot better.

Oh, yeah?

Predict this if you can!

( Hot Shot grunting )

Let me know

when you're finished.

You still have a lot

to learn.

( grunting )

Shut up! Shut up! Ugh!

You must first

know yourself,

and only then

will you have a chance

of defeating your opponent.

Come on! Quit your blabbing

and fight with me already,

would you?

( panting )

There's nothing I could

possibly gain by defeating you.

( scoffs )

Huh?

( grunting )

( dramatic theme playing )

You dented my armor,

you creep!

I don't have to hang around here

and take this!

Smash you later!

Smokescreen,

let's go get them.

It's Operation Decon.

Affirmative.

( grunts )

( grunting )

( dramatic theme playing )

We got you now, Starscream!

What?

( grunting )

You saved me.

Don't flatter yourself.

It was the Star Saber

that I saved.

Now let's blast

these Autobots.

( laser g*ns firing )

Excellent. Everything

is right on schedule.

You know what to do now.

( beeping )

It sounds like

a fierce battle.

It's time

to show my allegiance.

Hmm? Leader One?

That's strange.

A Mini-Con acting on its own.

( grunts )

I'm gonna hack you

into matrix!

( grunting )

Who is that?

( grunting )

You're mine!

( grunts )

What? No!

( grunting )

( Megatron grunting )



Huh?

( groaning )

DEMOLISHER:

Megatron! Megatron!

Huh? Oh.

SIDEWAYS:

What happened?

I was just standing here

and Starscream att*cked me

from behind with the Star Saber!

What happened to me?

Don't move.

You had a severe shock

to your system, sir.

I'm fine.

That is as long as I know

that you are all right.

I did it for you.

Oh, Megatron, sir.

Starscream, how could you?

I thought I was attacking

the enemy

and Megatron appeared

and got in the way.

CYCLONUS:

Oh, really?

So you're saying that Demolisher

is your enemy now?

Who's side are

you on anyway, huh?

DEMOLISHER:

He's right, Starscream!

What are you up to?

Let's not jump

the firewall here.

Maybe he got confused

by all this fog.

DEMOLISHER:

But I had my back to him

when I sensed something

behind me.

Then he was on me!

If it wasn't for Megatron,

I might be half the fighter

I am now.

CYCLONUS:

One thing's for sure,

the Star Saber is dangerous

in Starscream's hands.

We should take it away from him

as punishment for what he did.

What do you say?

Heh-heh-heh.

Good idea. I mean I don't

wanna be his next victim.

Ooh, somebody, grab it!

I'm getting nervous with him

standing right behind me.

I think the Star Saber

belongs with Megatron

and not in the hands

of some maniac.

I agree. Our leader has

the right to hold on to it.

So hand it over, Starscream.

MEGATRON:

That's enough, Demolisher.

If you want me to,

I will take the Star Saber.

I only want what's best

for the Decepticons.

I promise I'll keep well hidden

until my wounds heal.

If you want to stop all this

petty infighting, Starscream,

I think you'd better

hand over that sword.

But--

MEGATRON:

I'll return it to you,

sometime in the future.

CYCLONUS:

Give it up, Starscream.

DEMOLISHER:

You don't have any other choice!

As you wish, Megatron.

Hmm.

MEGATRON:

Yes, I'd say

his sword is befitting

the supreme ruler

of the universe.

Hmm.

RAD:

Hey, what's that?

Zoom in closer, Laserbeak.

There it is.

FRED:

It's a Mini-Con.

CARLOS:

All right!

Let's tell the Autobots.

Megatron, sir.

Blackout has detected

a Mini-Con in the mountains.

That's good. Let's go.

SMOKESCREEN:

It's over there, Optimus!

OPTIMUS:

Red Alert, can you get up there?

RED ALERT:

I'm on it.

It's secure, Optimus.

Go for it.

MEGATRON:

Don't take another step!

BOTH:

Huh?

( suspenseful theme playing )

Look what I've got here.

This will put an end

to all of you.

Oh, no!

He's got the Star Saber.

Are you serious?

Go! We'll keep them busy

down here.

You get that Mini-Con.

Right.

Transform!

Jolt!

Optimus super mode!

Transform!

( dramatic theme playing )

♪ Transformers ♪

Powerlink!

♪ Transformers ♪

Maxi-Blast!

( grunting )

( laughs )

Sideways, this time

you won't get away from me.

You're spinning your wheels

if you think

you can keep up with me.

I'm ready when you are,

turbo nerd.

( growling )

Transform!

Transform!

( dramatic theme playing )

♪ Transformers ♪

Like I told you,

you should quit while I'm ahead.

Not a chance, two wheeler!

Go park yourself,

Hot Shot!

The open road is no place

for a revved up scrap heap

like you!

( Hot Shot grunts )

You must first

know yourself,

and only then

will you have a chance

of defeating your opponent.

♪ Transformers ♪

HOT SHOT:

Ha! I knew

you were gonna do that!

What the--?

( Sideways yelling )

HOT SHOT:

I bet you wish

you had a seatbelt now, huh?

( chuckles )

( Cyclonus laughing )

Have a nice fall!

( yelling )

RED ALERT:

Oh, no!

( suspenseful theme playing )

Megatron, I've got

the Mini-Con. Let's go.

Good.

Then let's return to base.

MEGATRON:

Let's have a look

at our latest acquisition.

SCAVENGER:

Here you go.

Megatron, look!

The new Mini-Con

has been activated.

It's coming to life.

What? How can this be?

Then this must be the second

of the mystery Mini-Cons.

You have done well,

Scavenger.

Hmm. Yes, sir.

And now that my work

is done,

I believe it's time for me

to leave.

MEGATRON:

Scavenger, where will you go?

SCAVENGER:

Does your wound

still cause you pain?

What?

It's amazing how

fast you've healed.

Megatron, are you going

to let him

just walk away like that?

Yes, let him go.



What? Let him go?

MEGATRON:

That's what I said. Now drop it.

DEMOLISHER:

Yes, sir.

♪ Transformers ♪

( alarm blaring )

SMOKESCREEN:

Someone has breached

our security!

RAD:

It's Scavenger!

HOT SHOT:

What does he want with us?

SMOKESCREEN:

If he came here looking

for a fight, then I'm ready!

Red Alert,

let Scavenger inside.

Yes, sir.

You're letting him inside,

Optimus?

OPTIMUS:

I've been expecting you,

Scavenger.

It's good to see you.

Welcome.

SCAVENGER:

As we planned, I've severed

all ties with the Decepticons.

And now I'll join you.

SMOKESCREEN:

This has got to be

some kind of trick.

OPTIMUS:

Scavenger has been working

undercover for us as a spy.

( upbeat theme playing )

( all gasp )

RAD:

Even though the Decepticons

still had the Star Saber

and two

of the new mystery Mini-Cons,

we have Scavenger

on our team.

And now we were ready

to plan our counterattack.

♪ Transformers ♪

( dramatic theme playing )

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