03x21 - Honor
Posted: 08/19/23 07:46
[♪♪♪]
NARRATOR:
Our worlds are in danger!
To save them and the galaxy,
we must find
the four Cyber Planet Keys
before the Decepticons
can use them for evil.
It is our mission.
[READING ON-SCREEN TEXT]
Transform and roll out!
♪ Transformers ♪
♪ More than meets the eye ♪
♪ Autobots, Decepticons
Go ♪
♪ Transformers
Robots in disguise ♪
♪ Transformers
Transformers, go ♪
NARRATOR:
The Autobots wage their battle
to destroy the evil forces
of the Decepticons.
♪ Transformers, go ♪
♪ Transformers ♪
JETFIRE:
Come on, Lori.
You're not being reasonable!
You know that Hotshot,
Red Alert, and Override
are still recovering
from the battle on Speed Planet!
LORI:
I don't see what that
has to do with anything!
Oh, come on. Coby's
the mechanical genius, not me!
There's no reason why I
hafta hang around here!
Why can't I go to Jungle Planet
with Optimus Prime?
After all, Coby got to go
to Speed Planet!
Different situation!
Speed Planet is just a bunch
of racetracks!
Have you seen the stuff
on Jungle Planet?
The place is chock full
of volcanic pits
and man-eating plants
and the locals turn into
vicious beast-bots!
It sure is a dangerous place,
all right,
and with Hotshot and the others
out of commission,
there'd be nobody
to keep you kids
from becoming
somebody's lunch!
JETFIRE:
I hate to be the one
to say it, kids,
but the answer's no.
[BOTH GRUNT]
So then Jetfire goes:
"As long as I'm responsible
for your safety,
you kids are staying on Earth!"
How lame is that?
Aw... Man, I wanted to ride
around Jungle Planet
on a giant robot horse,
like a space cowboy!
That would totally rule!
Yee-haw! Yahoo!
[LAUGHING]
Hey, don't fall off your horse,
there, li'l Space Cowboy!
I know how to ride a horse,
Hotshot!
[SIGHS]
Almost done.
Anyway, I don't want to get
anywhere near that Scourge guy.
Even Megatron
seems to respect his power.
Aw, just get me fixed up, Coby.
I'll run rings
around that jerk!
Take it easy, Hotshot.
We've already got
the Omega Lock
and the first Cyber Planet Key.
The way I see it, that gives us
a pretty good lead.
I still don't see why Coby
got to go race on Speed Planet.
Jeez, Lori, give it a rest!
Would ya!
No, I can't give it a rest,
'cause it's just not fair!
Why should you get to go
planet-hopping
just because you're
Super...Mecha Nerd-Boy?
What did you say?
Oh, you mean how I have skills
that are actually useful?
[GROANS]
Coby, uh, why did you
hafta go there?
Yeah, Cobe. That was kinda low.
Whatever.
Anyway,
Optimus is going to need us
on Jungle Planet
as soon as we're healed.
Right.
Agreed.
OVERRIDE:
You're going with me, Lori.
We girls have to stick together.
[GASPS]
Okay?
I always wanted a big sister!
Did you say something?
Huh? Who, me?
SCOURGE:
This is Jungle Planet.
An untamed, unforgiving world.
Only a powerful ruler
could bring order
to a chaotic maelstrom
such as this.
This is my world, Optimus Prime,
and only the strong
have a voice here.
We didn't come to fight,
Scourge.
Then you insult me.
Show me your strength or begone!
Very well.
Optimus Prime!
This is just for show,
Leobreaker.
Don't get too excited.
Leobreaker!
I don't think Scourge
will buy that, Optimus.
That's not how things
work around here.
Savage Claw Mode!
We don't want more v*olence.
Just follow my lead.
Whatever you say, boss.
We assume this form
as a sign of respect,
but our mission here
is a peaceful one.
Ah, yes, cowardly as ever,
Optimus.
If I recall correctly,
Megatron,
it was you who turned tail
last time we met.
Hey, he can't talk about
the boss like that!
Somebody oughta learn
that big chump some manners!
Yeah!
The big musclebound jerk!
What was that?
BOTH: Nothing, sir!
I thought I made it
clear before.
Your words do not interest me.
If you want a voice in my court,
then face me in battle!
No!
You see, Scourge?
He has no respect
for the laws of Jungle Planet.
He asks for your help,
but his cowardice
is an insult
to everything
you have built here.
It's pathetic.
Pathetic?
I'll show you pathetic!
No, Leobreaker!
Don't let him get to you!
[LAUGHS]
He fights with his own arm!
Please hear us, lord Scourge.
What point is there
in fighting amongst ourselves,
when all our planets
are in danger?
We must act quickly,
or the black hole
will surely devour us all!
We have to fight!
There has to be another way!
I won't fight for no reason!
Hmph. "No reason" he says.
Defending your honor should be
reason enough
for any real warrior!
Enough!
Optimus Prime!
Face me in battle
or begone from my planet!
No!
Leobreaker!
Only one thing matters
here on Jungle Planet,
and that's brute strength!
No!
It seems there's at least
one lion among the lambs!
And now it's time you saw
the heart of this lion!
Cyber Key Power!
I hope you're ready, Scourge,
'cause I know I am!
Who's the warrior now, Scourge?
[GROANS]
Well, "warrior,"
can you stand the heat?
A warrior, indeed,
but I am still the stronger.
Well done, Scourge! This one
won't be troubling us again!
And just to make sure.
No!
SCOURGE: That's enough!
What's this?
He has suffered enough.
He faced me bravely
and fought with honor.
He is a worthy opponent,
and has earned my respect.
Rubbish. I say we finish him!.
Megatron.
Do not forget who rules here.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
As you wish.
Optimus Prime!
Scourge, I--
This changes nothing.
I look forward to receiving
your challenge.
Scourge, transform!
[♪♪♪]
[GROWLS]
And as for myself,
Optimus Prime,
I look forward
to your destruction!
The feeling is mutual.
Leobreaker!
Don't try to move.
We'll get you some help.
Where does it hurt,
Leobreaker?
[CHUCKLES]
Where doesn't it hurt?
You fought well.
You nearly defeated Scourge!
Yeah,
but nearly isn't good enough.
You're badly wounded!
OPTIMUS:
Leobreaker.
I don't need your pity.
Leobreaker, listen to me--
No! Right now, I think
I need to listen to myself.
Leobreaker!
Where do you think you're going?
Let him go.
Maybe we both have
some thinking to do.
BACKSTOP:
Optimus seems deeply troubled.
I believe Optimus and Leobreaker
have fought side-by-side
for a very long time.
Ah, so they are
brothers in arms.
They say the hottest fire
makes the strongest metal.
If they can get past this trial,
then they'll both be
the stronger for it.
Leobreaker, you stubborn fool!
Wandering off into the jungle
won't help anyone!
Leobreaker!
Come on, Snarl, think!
Where else would he go?
[♪♪♪]
[LEOBREAKER GRUNTING]
Come on, focus past the pain.
Hmph. I should have known.
SNARL:
Hey, tough guy!
That's some physical therapy.
What do you want?
I want you to quit
being such a big baby!
You don't know
what you're talking about.
Did Optimus send you?
'Cause I'm not going back
till I'm ready!
And just what do you mean
by "ready?"
I'm not going back
till I've defeated Scourge.
It's the only way
to accomplish our mission.
Defeating Scourge...
You know,
today I saw a side of Scourge
I haven't seen since
the old days way back when.
"Old days?"
You mean you knew Scourge
from before?
Backstop, listen up.
I need you to tell me
everything there is to know
about Scourge.
[CHUCKLES]
Know thy enemy as thyself, huh?
You really are a leader,
Optimus Prime!
[♪♪♪]
If you think Jungle Planet
is harsh now,
you should have seen it
before Scourge took over.
It was chaos.
Life was a constant struggle.
Fearing for our future,
I began training
the next generation
in the ways of the peaceful
warrior, to bring order.
My two best students
were Snarl and Scourge.
You're kidding!
You and Scourge were both
Backstop's students?
Yeah, we were students,
sparring partners,
and the best of friends,
but even back then,
I never could b*at him.
[♪♪♪]
Best two out of three?
Okay.
[LAUGHS]
Want to go
for best three out of five?
No. I think that's enough lumps
for one day!
Ah! See? Now I'm stronger
than you, and better looking!
What? No way!
[LAUGHING]
Maybe there's hope yet.
Help. Help me, please.
What happened?
I was att*cked. Raiders.
So. They've returned.
The raiders will always return,
Scourge.
We cannot allow this
to continue.
Something must be done.
We have the power, Snarl.
The time has come to use it.
A new leader, a strong leader,
could end this suffering.
Do you know what you're saying?
I know exactly what I'm saying.
Together, Snarl, you and I
can bring order out of chaos
and begin a new era of peace.
Ignorant fool!
Have you learned nothing?
v*olence only creates v*olence,
not peace!
[♪♪♪]
Master, you have
taught me well--
Have I, Scourge?
If you truly believe the madness
you're spouting now,
then I fear
I have failed miserably.
What you propose can only end in
more destruction or tyranny.
Master! How can we
stand and do nothing
while our brothers
suffer needlessly?
What is the purpose
of all our training,
if we cannot help our fellows?
Don't we have a responsibility
to use our power
for the greater good?
With our strength,
we can end oppression
and finally unite our planet
in peace!
No, Scourge. You will
only cause more suffering.
[GROANING]
I'm truly sorry, Master,
but if you will not support me,
I must carry on alone!
Master, I owe you a debt
I can never repay.
I hope we can at least
part as friends.
Hm. So this is how it must be.
Master!
Would you leave me too, Snarl?
I truly do not wish to, Master,
but if what you say is true,
then I must stay
by my friend's side
and keep watch over him.
I will not forget your
teachings, Master!
BACKSTOP:
And so my students left,
and the great wars began.
Scourge and his armies
swept across the land,
destroying all who would oppose
his new order.
After long years,
Scourge did bring peace,
but it was the peace
of tyranny.
The fighting had changed him,
hardened his heart.
The Scourge I knew is no more.
Now there is only
Scourge the cruel.
Yet today he was able to show
compassion to Leobreaker.
So perhaps your student
is not lost after all.
[CHUCKLES]
Maybe you're right.
But I gave up hoping for his
redemption a long time ago.
It's hard to hope
when your people live in fear.
I understand.
[RUMBLING]
So that's the story.
[LEOBREAKER GRUNTING]
Huh?
Hey!
Weren't you listening?
Sure, I heard ya.
But it doesn't change anything.
Let me tell you a little story.
Back when I was Overhaul,
I was kind of a lone wolf.
No offense.
SNARL:
None taken.
LEOBREAKER:
Anyway,
I pretty much worked alone.
I always got the job done,
and I liked the attention
it got me.
Well, you've done it again,
Overhaul.
Another successful mission.
The more dangerous the mission,
the louder the crowds cheered.
It felt good. Real good.
But I found out there was
a flip side to all the cheers.
AUTOBOT :
The guy has no strategy,
he just plows through!
I sure wouldn't want
to go on a mission with him.
He's way too reckless!
Reckless?
Overhaul's just plain crazy!
I want a partner who'll watch my
back, not use me as a shield!
[AUTOBOTS LAUGH LAUGH]
AUTOBOT :
I wouldn't wanna
rely on Overhaul!
LEOBREAKER:
So I kept working alone.
I wasn't responsible
for anyone else,
and no one
was responsible for me.
At least,
that's what I thought...
until one mission.
[SCREAMS]
LEOBREAKER:
So that was it.
I was completely alone.
Nobody could help me.
Nobody even knew I was hurt.
I figured my time was up.
[WEAPONRY BLASTING]
Huh?
Optimus! But how?
Overhaul! Are you all right?
LEOBREAKER:
I couldn't figure out
what had happened.
Why was Optimus there?
Had he just stumbled across me
by blind luck?
It just didn't add up
until Optimus explained.
OPTIMUS:
Sorry, Overhaul!
I tried to give you some cover,
but the Decepticons
att*cked me from behind.
I saw you go down,
and I came as soon as I could.
All those times when I thought
I was completely alone,
Optimus had always been there
for me, looking out for me.
You didn't know?
I guess I needed a mountain
to fall on my head
just to remind me
who my friends are.
[GRUNTS]
And I'll bet Scourge
is just the same!
[♪♪♪]
And what about Optimus Prime?
What about him?
So you've forgotten again?
I guess you need
another mountain!
[CHUCKLES]
Yeah, I guess maybe I do.
OPTIMUS:
We can all use a wake-up call
once in a while.
LEOBREAKER:
Optimus!
Optimus, I guess
I was out of line.
You did go
a little ballistic.
But you were right.
I should have listened.
Maybe I've been wrong
all along.
BRIMSTONE:
Intruders in the temple!
UNDERMINE: What?
Stay back, or we'll hurt you!
[LAUGHS]
I may be getting old,
but I'm more than a match
for you two!
[COWERS]
Pretty cocky for an old dude!
SCOURGE:
Let him pass!
Well, if it isn't Backstop,
my old teacher.
And to what do I owe the honor
of your visit?
Why so formal, my old student?
There's no need
to put on airs for me.
I know you all too well.
I'm just here
to deliver a message.
A message from whom?
Optimus Prime,
leader of the Autobots,
wishes to face you in battle,
at a time and place
of your convenience.
Hmm...
Why didn't he just fight
this morning?
I thought that
was pretty convenient!
Maybe this time he'll argue
with his left arm!
[ALL LAUGHING]
SCOURGE: Silence!
Tell me, teacher...
this Optimus Prime,
why does he fight?
He fights for peace,
and to protect the innocent,
and to save his planet.
I knew someone else
who said he fought
for those things,
but in the end,
he only fought for power.
I guess it's easy to lose sight
of your goals on a b*ttlefield.
Why, you--
SCOURGE:
Let him pass!
BACKSTOP:
So long, Scourge.
Let us know what you decide.
Hm...
[♪♪♪]
I was right? Wow.
When we began this mission,
I thought we could save
the universe by ourselves.
I didn't want
to contact the people
on the planets we visited.
I thought it would
only cause trouble.
But it turns out I was wrong.
Every single planet
is different.
New rules.
There are different customs.
But one thing is the same.
What?
Everywhere we've gone,
we've found people
who wanted to help,
valuable allies,
friends.
Yeah, that's true.
We're never alone.
When we battle Scourge,
together,
we won't do it out of anger,
or pride, or even vengeance.
We'll do it for them.
Well, if you're sure you want
to put up with a right arm
who's such a pain in the neck,
then I guess
you can count me in.
Well, it takes all kinds,
Leobreaker.
I wouldn't have it
any other way.
Let's do it.
Finally! I thought
he'd never come around!
VECTOR:
I never had a doubt.
Like Leobreaker said, team,
let's do it!
ALL:
Right!
[♪♪♪]
MEGATRON:
So you're really
going through with it?
You're going to face
Optimus Prime?
I must answer his challenge.
Don't be a fool.
It's obviously another ploy
to trick you into giving up
the Cyber Planet Key.
[GROWLS]
Don't you see?
You're playing
right into his hands!
Nothing you can say will make
the slightest difference.
He has issued a challenge,
and I must accept.
It is the law
of Jungle Planet,
my law, and it is no concern
of yours, Megatron.
This arrogant fool
is going to ruin everything!
[LAUGHS]
Optimus Prime
is pretty resourceful.
He might just defeat Scourge,
and then the Cyber Planet Key
would be all his.
And just where
would that leave you?
Is there a point
to all this blather?
[WHISPERING INDISTINCTLY]
Ah, very interesting.
[♪♪♪]
♪ Transformers
More than meets the eye ♪
♪ Autobots
Decepticons, go ♪
♪ Transformers
Robots in disguise ♪
♪ Transformers
Transformers, go ♪
NARRATOR:
The Autobots wage their battle
to destroy the evil forces
of the Decepticons.
♪ Transformers, go ♪
♪ Transformers ♪
NARRATOR:
Our worlds are in danger!
To save them and the galaxy,
we must find
the four Cyber Planet Keys
before the Decepticons
can use them for evil.
It is our mission.
[READING ON-SCREEN TEXT]
Transform and roll out!
♪ Transformers ♪
♪ More than meets the eye ♪
♪ Autobots, Decepticons
Go ♪
♪ Transformers
Robots in disguise ♪
♪ Transformers
Transformers, go ♪
NARRATOR:
The Autobots wage their battle
to destroy the evil forces
of the Decepticons.
♪ Transformers, go ♪
♪ Transformers ♪
JETFIRE:
Come on, Lori.
You're not being reasonable!
You know that Hotshot,
Red Alert, and Override
are still recovering
from the battle on Speed Planet!
LORI:
I don't see what that
has to do with anything!
Oh, come on. Coby's
the mechanical genius, not me!
There's no reason why I
hafta hang around here!
Why can't I go to Jungle Planet
with Optimus Prime?
After all, Coby got to go
to Speed Planet!
Different situation!
Speed Planet is just a bunch
of racetracks!
Have you seen the stuff
on Jungle Planet?
The place is chock full
of volcanic pits
and man-eating plants
and the locals turn into
vicious beast-bots!
It sure is a dangerous place,
all right,
and with Hotshot and the others
out of commission,
there'd be nobody
to keep you kids
from becoming
somebody's lunch!
JETFIRE:
I hate to be the one
to say it, kids,
but the answer's no.
[BOTH GRUNT]
So then Jetfire goes:
"As long as I'm responsible
for your safety,
you kids are staying on Earth!"
How lame is that?
Aw... Man, I wanted to ride
around Jungle Planet
on a giant robot horse,
like a space cowboy!
That would totally rule!
Yee-haw! Yahoo!
[LAUGHING]
Hey, don't fall off your horse,
there, li'l Space Cowboy!
I know how to ride a horse,
Hotshot!
[SIGHS]
Almost done.
Anyway, I don't want to get
anywhere near that Scourge guy.
Even Megatron
seems to respect his power.
Aw, just get me fixed up, Coby.
I'll run rings
around that jerk!
Take it easy, Hotshot.
We've already got
the Omega Lock
and the first Cyber Planet Key.
The way I see it, that gives us
a pretty good lead.
I still don't see why Coby
got to go race on Speed Planet.
Jeez, Lori, give it a rest!
Would ya!
No, I can't give it a rest,
'cause it's just not fair!
Why should you get to go
planet-hopping
just because you're
Super...Mecha Nerd-Boy?
What did you say?
Oh, you mean how I have skills
that are actually useful?
[GROANS]
Coby, uh, why did you
hafta go there?
Yeah, Cobe. That was kinda low.
Whatever.
Anyway,
Optimus is going to need us
on Jungle Planet
as soon as we're healed.
Right.
Agreed.
OVERRIDE:
You're going with me, Lori.
We girls have to stick together.
[GASPS]
Okay?
I always wanted a big sister!
Did you say something?
Huh? Who, me?
SCOURGE:
This is Jungle Planet.
An untamed, unforgiving world.
Only a powerful ruler
could bring order
to a chaotic maelstrom
such as this.
This is my world, Optimus Prime,
and only the strong
have a voice here.
We didn't come to fight,
Scourge.
Then you insult me.
Show me your strength or begone!
Very well.
Optimus Prime!
This is just for show,
Leobreaker.
Don't get too excited.
Leobreaker!
I don't think Scourge
will buy that, Optimus.
That's not how things
work around here.
Savage Claw Mode!
We don't want more v*olence.
Just follow my lead.
Whatever you say, boss.
We assume this form
as a sign of respect,
but our mission here
is a peaceful one.
Ah, yes, cowardly as ever,
Optimus.
If I recall correctly,
Megatron,
it was you who turned tail
last time we met.
Hey, he can't talk about
the boss like that!
Somebody oughta learn
that big chump some manners!
Yeah!
The big musclebound jerk!
What was that?
BOTH: Nothing, sir!
I thought I made it
clear before.
Your words do not interest me.
If you want a voice in my court,
then face me in battle!
No!
You see, Scourge?
He has no respect
for the laws of Jungle Planet.
He asks for your help,
but his cowardice
is an insult
to everything
you have built here.
It's pathetic.
Pathetic?
I'll show you pathetic!
No, Leobreaker!
Don't let him get to you!
[LAUGHS]
He fights with his own arm!
Please hear us, lord Scourge.
What point is there
in fighting amongst ourselves,
when all our planets
are in danger?
We must act quickly,
or the black hole
will surely devour us all!
We have to fight!
There has to be another way!
I won't fight for no reason!
Hmph. "No reason" he says.
Defending your honor should be
reason enough
for any real warrior!
Enough!
Optimus Prime!
Face me in battle
or begone from my planet!
No!
Leobreaker!
Only one thing matters
here on Jungle Planet,
and that's brute strength!
No!
It seems there's at least
one lion among the lambs!
And now it's time you saw
the heart of this lion!
Cyber Key Power!
I hope you're ready, Scourge,
'cause I know I am!
Who's the warrior now, Scourge?
[GROANS]
Well, "warrior,"
can you stand the heat?
A warrior, indeed,
but I am still the stronger.
Well done, Scourge! This one
won't be troubling us again!
And just to make sure.
No!
SCOURGE: That's enough!
What's this?
He has suffered enough.
He faced me bravely
and fought with honor.
He is a worthy opponent,
and has earned my respect.
Rubbish. I say we finish him!.
Megatron.
Do not forget who rules here.
[THUNDER RUMBLES]
As you wish.
Optimus Prime!
Scourge, I--
This changes nothing.
I look forward to receiving
your challenge.
Scourge, transform!
[♪♪♪]
[GROWLS]
And as for myself,
Optimus Prime,
I look forward
to your destruction!
The feeling is mutual.
Leobreaker!
Don't try to move.
We'll get you some help.
Where does it hurt,
Leobreaker?
[CHUCKLES]
Where doesn't it hurt?
You fought well.
You nearly defeated Scourge!
Yeah,
but nearly isn't good enough.
You're badly wounded!
OPTIMUS:
Leobreaker.
I don't need your pity.
Leobreaker, listen to me--
No! Right now, I think
I need to listen to myself.
Leobreaker!
Where do you think you're going?
Let him go.
Maybe we both have
some thinking to do.
BACKSTOP:
Optimus seems deeply troubled.
I believe Optimus and Leobreaker
have fought side-by-side
for a very long time.
Ah, so they are
brothers in arms.
They say the hottest fire
makes the strongest metal.
If they can get past this trial,
then they'll both be
the stronger for it.
Leobreaker, you stubborn fool!
Wandering off into the jungle
won't help anyone!
Leobreaker!
Come on, Snarl, think!
Where else would he go?
[♪♪♪]
[LEOBREAKER GRUNTING]
Come on, focus past the pain.
Hmph. I should have known.
SNARL:
Hey, tough guy!
That's some physical therapy.
What do you want?
I want you to quit
being such a big baby!
You don't know
what you're talking about.
Did Optimus send you?
'Cause I'm not going back
till I'm ready!
And just what do you mean
by "ready?"
I'm not going back
till I've defeated Scourge.
It's the only way
to accomplish our mission.
Defeating Scourge...
You know,
today I saw a side of Scourge
I haven't seen since
the old days way back when.
"Old days?"
You mean you knew Scourge
from before?
Backstop, listen up.
I need you to tell me
everything there is to know
about Scourge.
[CHUCKLES]
Know thy enemy as thyself, huh?
You really are a leader,
Optimus Prime!
[♪♪♪]
If you think Jungle Planet
is harsh now,
you should have seen it
before Scourge took over.
It was chaos.
Life was a constant struggle.
Fearing for our future,
I began training
the next generation
in the ways of the peaceful
warrior, to bring order.
My two best students
were Snarl and Scourge.
You're kidding!
You and Scourge were both
Backstop's students?
Yeah, we were students,
sparring partners,
and the best of friends,
but even back then,
I never could b*at him.
[♪♪♪]
Best two out of three?
Okay.
[LAUGHS]
Want to go
for best three out of five?
No. I think that's enough lumps
for one day!
Ah! See? Now I'm stronger
than you, and better looking!
What? No way!
[LAUGHING]
Maybe there's hope yet.
Help. Help me, please.
What happened?
I was att*cked. Raiders.
So. They've returned.
The raiders will always return,
Scourge.
We cannot allow this
to continue.
Something must be done.
We have the power, Snarl.
The time has come to use it.
A new leader, a strong leader,
could end this suffering.
Do you know what you're saying?
I know exactly what I'm saying.
Together, Snarl, you and I
can bring order out of chaos
and begin a new era of peace.
Ignorant fool!
Have you learned nothing?
v*olence only creates v*olence,
not peace!
[♪♪♪]
Master, you have
taught me well--
Have I, Scourge?
If you truly believe the madness
you're spouting now,
then I fear
I have failed miserably.
What you propose can only end in
more destruction or tyranny.
Master! How can we
stand and do nothing
while our brothers
suffer needlessly?
What is the purpose
of all our training,
if we cannot help our fellows?
Don't we have a responsibility
to use our power
for the greater good?
With our strength,
we can end oppression
and finally unite our planet
in peace!
No, Scourge. You will
only cause more suffering.
[GROANING]
I'm truly sorry, Master,
but if you will not support me,
I must carry on alone!
Master, I owe you a debt
I can never repay.
I hope we can at least
part as friends.
Hm. So this is how it must be.
Master!
Would you leave me too, Snarl?
I truly do not wish to, Master,
but if what you say is true,
then I must stay
by my friend's side
and keep watch over him.
I will not forget your
teachings, Master!
BACKSTOP:
And so my students left,
and the great wars began.
Scourge and his armies
swept across the land,
destroying all who would oppose
his new order.
After long years,
Scourge did bring peace,
but it was the peace
of tyranny.
The fighting had changed him,
hardened his heart.
The Scourge I knew is no more.
Now there is only
Scourge the cruel.
Yet today he was able to show
compassion to Leobreaker.
So perhaps your student
is not lost after all.
[CHUCKLES]
Maybe you're right.
But I gave up hoping for his
redemption a long time ago.
It's hard to hope
when your people live in fear.
I understand.
[RUMBLING]
So that's the story.
[LEOBREAKER GRUNTING]
Huh?
Hey!
Weren't you listening?
Sure, I heard ya.
But it doesn't change anything.
Let me tell you a little story.
Back when I was Overhaul,
I was kind of a lone wolf.
No offense.
SNARL:
None taken.
LEOBREAKER:
Anyway,
I pretty much worked alone.
I always got the job done,
and I liked the attention
it got me.
Well, you've done it again,
Overhaul.
Another successful mission.
The more dangerous the mission,
the louder the crowds cheered.
It felt good. Real good.
But I found out there was
a flip side to all the cheers.
AUTOBOT :
The guy has no strategy,
he just plows through!
I sure wouldn't want
to go on a mission with him.
He's way too reckless!
Reckless?
Overhaul's just plain crazy!
I want a partner who'll watch my
back, not use me as a shield!
[AUTOBOTS LAUGH LAUGH]
AUTOBOT :
I wouldn't wanna
rely on Overhaul!
LEOBREAKER:
So I kept working alone.
I wasn't responsible
for anyone else,
and no one
was responsible for me.
At least,
that's what I thought...
until one mission.
[SCREAMS]
LEOBREAKER:
So that was it.
I was completely alone.
Nobody could help me.
Nobody even knew I was hurt.
I figured my time was up.
[WEAPONRY BLASTING]
Huh?
Optimus! But how?
Overhaul! Are you all right?
LEOBREAKER:
I couldn't figure out
what had happened.
Why was Optimus there?
Had he just stumbled across me
by blind luck?
It just didn't add up
until Optimus explained.
OPTIMUS:
Sorry, Overhaul!
I tried to give you some cover,
but the Decepticons
att*cked me from behind.
I saw you go down,
and I came as soon as I could.
All those times when I thought
I was completely alone,
Optimus had always been there
for me, looking out for me.
You didn't know?
I guess I needed a mountain
to fall on my head
just to remind me
who my friends are.
[GRUNTS]
And I'll bet Scourge
is just the same!
[♪♪♪]
And what about Optimus Prime?
What about him?
So you've forgotten again?
I guess you need
another mountain!
[CHUCKLES]
Yeah, I guess maybe I do.
OPTIMUS:
We can all use a wake-up call
once in a while.
LEOBREAKER:
Optimus!
Optimus, I guess
I was out of line.
You did go
a little ballistic.
But you were right.
I should have listened.
Maybe I've been wrong
all along.
BRIMSTONE:
Intruders in the temple!
UNDERMINE: What?
Stay back, or we'll hurt you!
[LAUGHS]
I may be getting old,
but I'm more than a match
for you two!
[COWERS]
Pretty cocky for an old dude!
SCOURGE:
Let him pass!
Well, if it isn't Backstop,
my old teacher.
And to what do I owe the honor
of your visit?
Why so formal, my old student?
There's no need
to put on airs for me.
I know you all too well.
I'm just here
to deliver a message.
A message from whom?
Optimus Prime,
leader of the Autobots,
wishes to face you in battle,
at a time and place
of your convenience.
Hmm...
Why didn't he just fight
this morning?
I thought that
was pretty convenient!
Maybe this time he'll argue
with his left arm!
[ALL LAUGHING]
SCOURGE: Silence!
Tell me, teacher...
this Optimus Prime,
why does he fight?
He fights for peace,
and to protect the innocent,
and to save his planet.
I knew someone else
who said he fought
for those things,
but in the end,
he only fought for power.
I guess it's easy to lose sight
of your goals on a b*ttlefield.
Why, you--
SCOURGE:
Let him pass!
BACKSTOP:
So long, Scourge.
Let us know what you decide.
Hm...
[♪♪♪]
I was right? Wow.
When we began this mission,
I thought we could save
the universe by ourselves.
I didn't want
to contact the people
on the planets we visited.
I thought it would
only cause trouble.
But it turns out I was wrong.
Every single planet
is different.
New rules.
There are different customs.
But one thing is the same.
What?
Everywhere we've gone,
we've found people
who wanted to help,
valuable allies,
friends.
Yeah, that's true.
We're never alone.
When we battle Scourge,
together,
we won't do it out of anger,
or pride, or even vengeance.
We'll do it for them.
Well, if you're sure you want
to put up with a right arm
who's such a pain in the neck,
then I guess
you can count me in.
Well, it takes all kinds,
Leobreaker.
I wouldn't have it
any other way.
Let's do it.
Finally! I thought
he'd never come around!
VECTOR:
I never had a doubt.
Like Leobreaker said, team,
let's do it!
ALL:
Right!
[♪♪♪]
MEGATRON:
So you're really
going through with it?
You're going to face
Optimus Prime?
I must answer his challenge.
Don't be a fool.
It's obviously another ploy
to trick you into giving up
the Cyber Planet Key.
[GROWLS]
Don't you see?
You're playing
right into his hands!
Nothing you can say will make
the slightest difference.
He has issued a challenge,
and I must accept.
It is the law
of Jungle Planet,
my law, and it is no concern
of yours, Megatron.
This arrogant fool
is going to ruin everything!
[LAUGHS]
Optimus Prime
is pretty resourceful.
He might just defeat Scourge,
and then the Cyber Planet Key
would be all his.
And just where
would that leave you?
Is there a point
to all this blather?
[WHISPERING INDISTINCTLY]
Ah, very interesting.
[♪♪♪]
♪ Transformers
More than meets the eye ♪
♪ Autobots
Decepticons, go ♪
♪ Transformers
Robots in disguise ♪
♪ Transformers
Transformers, go ♪
NARRATOR:
The Autobots wage their battle
to destroy the evil forces
of the Decepticons.
♪ Transformers, go ♪
♪ Transformers ♪