01x26 - Linkup

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ANNOUNCER:

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 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 ♪

NARRATOR:

A fierce battle

with the Decepticons

has resulted in everyone's

worst fears being realized.

Optimus Prime was damaged

and it wasn't known

when, or if,

he would recover.

Is Optimus okay?

Don't be stupid, Fred.

He's not gonna be okay

until he's repaired,

and that

could take awhile.

Cut it out, you two. Arguing

isn't gonna help him.

So how bad is it, Red Alert?

It's not that serious.

But we've got him docked,

just to be safe.

The Vice Commander can take

some of the heat off

while we check him out.

At least that's the plan.

RAD:

Vice Commander?

CARLOS: Wait a sec. Who's that?



BILLY: Could it be...?

FRED: No way!



That's right, kids.

It's me, Jetfire.

So go ahead and applaud

if you like.

After all,

I'm practically a super-hero.

That's why they call me

Optimus' right hand bot.

He'll be signing

autographs later.

He's only kidding.

But seriously, I'm here, so

there's nothing to worry about.

Count on me

and I'll count

on your support.

Doesn't exactly have

a confidence problem does he?

ALL:

Mm-hm.

DEMOLISHER:

This is ridiculous.

He calls himself

a great tactician?

A big military leader?

His plan didn't work at all.

How are you gonna explain

this one, Thrust, huh?

MEGATRON:

Calm yourself, Demolisher.

DEMOLISHER:

B-B-But, Megatron!

CYCLONUS ( laughing ):

I thought it was pretty

funny myself.

Yeah.

You should've seen it.

( Starscream laughing )

Then I guess I'm the only one

who wasn't having a good time.

( Thrust laughing )

( growling )

Shut up!

My plan was perfect.

However, I may have been guilty

of a slight miscalculation.

But don't worry. I will come up

with a new battle plan.

And this time,

it will not fail.

Yes, and you better hope so.

DEMOLISHER:

Megatron!

You can't be serious.

Silence, Demolisher!

But...

THRUST:

Aah, behold, Megatron.

We are blessed with a sign.

The stars are falling

in our favor,

a sure sign

of your imminent victory.

I see...

( laughing )

SMOKESCREEN:

Hmm. Interesting. Looks like...

Ah, it's Thrust?

SCAVENGER:

It was

a well-thought out battle.

Unlike those of

the Decepticons, up until now.

He's right, you know.

Hmm.

The great tactician Thrust.

I've heard of him.

Oh, yeah?

Well, I haven't.

SCAVENGER:

I'm not surprised, Hot Shot.

You're to young to have battled

on the planet Cybertron yet.

So what's his story?

Huh, you guys?

Have you ever heard

of the planet Vector?

HOT SHOT:

The planet Vector! Hello.

How could anyone forget that?

That's where the Autobots were

all destroyed in a giant battle.

And Thrust was the one

who led that attack.

That's not all he's done.

He also led the Decepticons

on Planet Orga

and in the battle

of Planet Duke.

Oh, man!

The Autobots got totally

thrashed and almost wiped out.

What chance do we have

against Megatron

when Thrust's

teamed up with them?

What're you talkin' about?

Are you forgetting that we've

got Jetfire on our side?

What about that, huh?

Yeah, we won't get blown away

that easily.

Hey. I heard that.

You better watch

what you're saying kid.

What do you mean,

"blown away that easy"?

( laughs nervously )

I meant we'll win, Jetfire,

that's all.

Hey. Of course we'll win.

I'm here, aren't I?

Huh?



( Mini-Cons beeping )

What is it, bots?

( beeping )

So, what's the problem?

RAD:

They say there's a suspicious

bot flying overhead.

JETFIRE:

What? Why didn't they say

that in the first place?

Well, that is what

they're saying.

Oh, yeah?

Well, what do I know?

I can never figure out

what they mean.

( buzzes )

ALEXIS:

That bot's been flying overhead

for quite awhile now.

Look, it's Thrust.



Whoa.

Hmm.

Just leave things in my hands.



Huh?

Ready or not, Thrust,

here I come.

But, Jetfire.

( gasps )

Hey, there he goes, guys.

He's sure not

like Optimus, is he?

Oh, by the way, don't tell

Optimus about this.

Now stand back and watch

a pro at work.

( radar beeping )

THRUST:

Ah. Here he comes.

Catch me if you can.

Who's he kidding?

This is gonna be

a piece of cake.

THRUST:

Follow me and I'll show you

the party of a lifetime,

tough guy.



JETFIRE: Woo-hoo.

You got it, Thrust.

Haven't you heard

of warning signs?

What a fool.

JETFIRE:

Yeah, just watch me go, baby.

Over there.

That must be where

the party's gonna be.

Let's go.

Attack.

( suspenseful theme playing )

It's a trap.

Jetfire!

JETFIRE:

Hey, don't worry about me.

I can handle myself.

No, don't. He's using

the Mini-Cons against you.

Don't hit them.

Come on, kids.

I'm not gonna hit

the Mini-Cons, okay?

Now quit worrying and just

let me do my job here.

Time for a little action.

Transform.

♪ Transformers

More than meets the eye ♪

Only a fool

would make this so easy.

Close in and attack him.

( cackling )

Lock and load. Follow me, boys.

Let's fry him.

Stay out of my way, Mini-Cons.

Time for you to taste

my plasma blaster.

See if this makes your teeth

whiter and brighter.

THRUST:

This is a surprise.

I didn't think he would

actually attack.

CYCLONUS:

That wasn't supposed to happen.

You said he wouldn't fire

with the Mini-Cons present.

Perhaps we underestimated him.

You got that right, pal.

( whooping )

Oh, man.

He's actually enjoying himself.

Way to go, Jetfire.

Yeah, show 'em who's boss.

You the man, yeah.

Cross-fire attack.

Huh?

Not bad, not bad.

Here's my chance

for a little payback.

He's in trouble now.

And I've got him

in my sights.

STARSCREAM:

Nar Laser Cannon.

( grunting )

Huh.

( growls )

Jetfire.



JETFIRE: Don't worry about me.

I can handle it. I think.

You others, get out there right

now and help him out, stat.

But they're over the ocean.

Where are they supposed

to land, Scavenger?

ALEXIS:

Wait.

There's an island in the west.

You hear that, Jetfire?

An island.

We're coming

to help you right now.

Come on, Hot Shot. Let's roll.



Right.

I'm coming with you.

Warp us to that island

right now.

♪ Transformers ♪

There's Jetfire.

Smokescreen, is he too far?

Nope. Stand back

and watch a professional.

Longarms launch.

It's time to get down

to business.

( crashing )



BOTH: Smokecreen.

It's all right. I'm okay.

But wait a second.

Who's that?

I am Demolisher.

The fierce Decepticon warrior.

It was an ambush.

Exactly, losers.

This is all part

of Thrust's plan

to steal the Skyboom Shield.

And you fell for it,

hook, line, and sinker.

Hey, Demolisher. Zip it.

Watch me crush 'em, then you'll

have nothing to complain about.

SMOKESCREEN:

Look out.

Take cover, you two.

Too late.

Scavenger.

Interesting. It's really

an impressive trap.

Would you quit gawking at it

and do something?

You think Optimus is still

too hurt to help them out?

Red Alert, come in.

Can you hear me?

What's the matter?

What's going on, Rad?

RAD:

Hot Shot and the others

went to rescue Jetfire,

but now they're all

under fire.

We need Optimus.

♪ Transformers ♪

( grunting )

Where in the world

is Optimus?

Sorry, he's not here.

Besides, you're just a waste

of his time anyway.

Why you little--



Would you calm down?

Eat this.

How long are you going

to carry on

with these pathetic weaklings?

Megatron.



Forgive us, sir.

Get them to hand over

the Skyboom Shield now. Dolts.

In your dreams.

If you want it,

why don't you come and get it?

That is, unless you're

a little bit of a wimp.

Well, are you?



Do my ears deceive me?

What kind fool challenges me,

Megatron, to engage in a battle?

The time is now, Star Saber.

MEGATRON:

Powerlink.

Oh, man, the Star Saber.

Aw. Big deal.

The good news is we've still

got the Skyboom Shield.

Ha. You're too weak

to wield that w*apon.

But I can't say I'm surprised

at that Autobot.

You said it, boss.

What do you say we hit 'em

with two assaults

at the same time?

I'm ready

whenever you are.

( growling )

I think we better pull back,

guys.

No chance of that happening.

As long as we've got this shield

I'm not going anywhere.

Hey, but what about

what Optimus told us?

( grunting )

BLURR:

Smokescreen, listen up.

Hot Shot is right.

We must withdraw

immediately.

And then we can think

of our next move.

Oh. All right already.

What's all this

whispering about?

Transform.

Transform.

Transform.



( tires screeching )

♪ Transformers ♪

Okay, here's my chance.

( grunting )

Sorry, Mini-cons,

but I don't have time

to mess around

with you anymore.

Oh, no.

This time he's mine.

Nar Laser Cannon.

( grunting )

THRUST ( cackling ):

You have nowhere to run now.

The last time we met

you foiled my plans.

But now, I shall pay you back

for your meddling.

( laughing )

JETFIRE:

Outta my way.

Move.

STARSCREAM:

Coming back for more?

Try this on for size.

What's happening?

I can't fire.

Oh, dear. What a shame.

So you can't sh**t

a Mini-Con, I see.

Air Defense Team, attack.

What's the deal?

Why are they taking commands

from a Decepticon, huh?

It's just like Optimus said.

Mini-Cons that are awakened

by Decepticons

think of the Decepticons

as their masters.

RED ALERT ( over radio ):

Scavenger.

Report to me

what's happening out there.

SCAVENGER:

It's not looking good.

Thrust's plan is doing us in.

RAD:

What about Optimus, Red Alert?

Is he still out of commission?



He's almost ready.

RED ALERT:

And I'll come along too.

CARLOS:

Hey, we need you guys fast.

If we don't do something,

our whole team's

gonna get fried.

Oh, my, what a shame.

You are too weak to use

the Skyboom Shield.

Give it to me.

In our last battle, your friends

flew in to save you.

But now, Jetfire is surrounded

and Optimus cannot help you.

It looks like your day

is done, Smokescreen.

You will not escape us.



Wanna bet?

Scavenger.



I don't like it.

They need help

out there.

Yeah, but can Thrust really

make that much of a difference?

Aw, man,

we're gonna get toasted.

SCAVENGER:

Red Alert, I'm moving out.

I'm coming too.



RAD: Wait a minute.

What about Optimus?

What'll happen to him

if you guys leave?

RED ALERT: Uh...



CARLOS: Yeah.

Optimus is still immobilized.

I think that someone

should stay here.

Hey, who's that?



( alarm blaring )

Huh?



Someone's on the launching dock.

What?

Bring it up on the monitor.

RAD: Optimus.



RED ALERT: Unbelievable.

Prepare to warp me

to Jetfire's coordinates.

Optimus, sir,

but you're not ready yet.

OPTIMUS:

Don't worry about me.

I'll be fine.

Now do it.

No way.

I don't care

how strong you are,

if you fall from up there,

you'll be toast.

But, Optimus, you haven't

fully recovered yet.

ALEXIS: Don't do it.



Don't do it.

I'm begging you, please.

OPTIMUS:

Obey my command.

You must trust me.

( computer beeping )

I'm setting

the landing coordinates.

( all gasp )



OPTIMUS: Initiate launch now.

♪ Transformers ♪

♪ More than meets the eye ♪

Optimus...

♪ Transformers ♪

( grunting )

( laughing )

And now, Jetfire,

it's time to finish you off.

Starscream,

deliver the final as*ault.

STARSCREAM:

With pleasure.

What--?

Thrust, up there.

Transform.

( all cheering )

Yeah, kick his butt,

Optimus.

I'm honored

by your presence, old man.

But you're in no condition

to fight.

( laughing )

♪ More than meets the eye ♪

♪ Transform ♪

Optimus.

STARSCREAM:

Perfect.

Two birds with one stone.

Nar Laser Cannon.

♪ Transformers ♪

♪ More than meets the eye ♪

Jet Convoy. Transform.

♪ Robots in disguise ♪

♪ Transformers ♪

What is this?

They've powerlinked.

♪ Transformers ♪

♪ Transformers ♪

( screaming )

♪ Transformers ♪

They don't call him

Starscream for nothing.

♪ Robots in disguise ♪

What's happening?

Starscream?

( snarling )

MEGATRON:

What is that?

Optimus Prime.

( yelling )

♪ More than meets the eye ♪

Optimus, sir.

You keep away from me. Oh, no.

Help. He's got me.

Put me down.

Please, let me down.

I hate water.



Okay.

No. No, wait.

I was only kidding.

Don't drop me. No!

Incredible.

Once again, Thrust

has bungled our mission.

Look, it's Optimus.

"Jet Convoy," huh?

I had no idea he had that power.

( chuckling )

This is becoming more

and more interesting.

Transform.

Oh, that was sweet.

Nice job, Optimus.

Don't forget how cool

Jetfire was.

Or that "Jet Convoy."

You said it.



Yup.

Optimus, sir.



It's amazing.

Those two guys

are really something, huh?

Just when you think

the battle is lost,

they come back and win.

Optimus, pardon me

for asking,

but are you okay?



Yes, sorry if I worried you.

I had no idea

you could Powerlink

with Jetfire like that.

It was totally awesome.



And the amazing thing is

they did it in mid-air.

Not bad, huh?

Yeah, this was our first

link-up here on Earth, though.

I wasn't sure it would go

that smoothly.

Hard to believe,

coming from you.

Well, it's been a long time

since we tried powerlinking.

I was sure stoked, though.

Hey, Optimus?

Jetfire, a little word

of advice to the wise,

maybe you could be a little

more cautious next time.

I'm sorry, Optimus.

It's just I've fought way bigger

battles on Cybertron,

so I... I guess I just didn't

take it seriously enough.

This may be Earth,

but it's a serious battle too.

I've learned my lesson, sir.

Yeah, right.

You're lucky Optimus came back

to lend you a hand, Jetfire.

Well, I guess we gotta give

Thrust some of the credit

for the nasty little plan

he came up with, huh, guys?

Yeah, I fear he'll be

trouble in the future.

JETFIRE:

Hey, I'm here now, so there's

nothing to worry about, right?

So much for taking

things more seriously.

I thought you said you'd learned

your lesson, huh, Jetfire?

Uh... Yeah, right.

So I did.



( Autobots laughing )

RAD:

And that was

our introduction to Jetfire,

the Autobot's

new Vice Commander.

We were gonna need

his contagious optimism

in order to face the battles

which lay ahead of us.

♪ Transformers ♪

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