Transformers: Retribution by David J. Williams & Mark Williams

Author:David J. Williams & Mark Williams [Williams, David J. & Williams, Mark]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Science Fiction, General, Media Tie-In, Action & Adventure, Itzy, Kickass.to
ISBN: 9780345546722
Google: pWY7AAAAQBAJ
Amazon: B00EBRU01C
Publisher: Del Rey
Published: 2014-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-five

THE ELEVATOR DOORS OPENED.

Optimus emerged into the center of an enormous circular chamber in the Pavilion’s basement. With the exception of another elevator directly opposite him, the walls consisted of a single wraparound window through which was visible nothing but oceanic abyss. He estimated that he was at least a mile beneath the surface. The floor and the ceilings were covered with the most ornate runes he had seen yet. Works of art depicted ferocious battles between disturbing-looking sea creatures. Maybe it was the history of Aquatron, Optimus thought, though it was an odd choice for a place called the Temple of Peace.

Before he could further contemplate the meaning of the elaborate murals, the doors of the far elevator slid open to reveal Megatron. Optimus held his ground but did not offer his hand. He knew Megatron would see it as a sign of weakness.

“Megatron.”

“Optimus. Aren’t you glad to see me, old friend?” Megatron wore his trademark sneer.

“I suppose that depends.”

“On what?”

“Whether you truly desire peace.”

Megatron laughed. “Of course I do.” He advanced farther into the room. “Just not the kind that you and I are likely to agree on.”

“I refuse to believe we can’t come to some kind of understanding. Where is the Curator?”

“I suppose he’s running a little late.” Megatron shrugged. “Such a shame. I was so looking forward to having an audience for your execution.” On the last word, a concealed third elevator door slid open—this one was set within the window-wall, and it made Optimus wonder just how much of the room was screen rather than aperture. Six burly Vehicons stepped out, their weapons ready.

“What sort of treachery is this, Megatron?”

“The best kind, of course.”

“What did the Quintessons promise you?”

“Nothing I can’t claim for myself.”

“They’re playing you, Megatron. You must see that.”

“They’re next on my list. Right after you.”

“It doesn’t have to be this way.”

“Oh, yes, it does. But never let it be said that I don’t appreciate your consistency. Right up until death, you remain the fool you’ve always been. Look where your eternal optimism has gotten you.” Megatron’s troopers moved in toward Optimus. “Any final words of wisdom you’d like to share?”

“How about this?” Optimus said, whipping out his energy ax and decapitating one of the Vehicons. As the head flew across the room, the others rushed him. Only Megatron hung back.

“Kill him slowly,” he said. “I want to savor every moment.”

The room resounded with the clash of steel.

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