Transformers: Two

Chapter 4: Scourge

"Sentinel is dead," the figure growled, his voice dripping with venom. "I'm Scourge now. And I've come to return the favor, D-16."

Megatron's spark jolted in recognition. Scourge? He had known this bot—hadn't he? And yet, he seemed different, darker, fueled by vengeance.

"You're too late," Megatron spat, his voice dripping with contempt. "I am Megatron now. I've taken Megatronus Prime's place."

Scourge sneered, his red optics blazing with hatred. Without warning, he launched himself at the Decepticon soldiers, tearing through their ranks as though they were nothing more than paper. Screams and explosions echoed throughout the area as he mowed down anyone who dared stand in his way.

Megatron's optics blazed with fury, but he stood his ground. He would not let this monstrosity desecrate his empire.

"Orion Eclipse, run!" Megatron bellowed. "Flee with your sister!"

Orion, wide-eyed with fear and confusion, didn't hesitate. He knew his father well enough to know when to follow orders. He darted into the shadows, as did Vespera, slipping past the chaos.

Megatron focused his attention back on Scourge, preparing to fight back with everything he had.

"You've come to destroy me?" Megatron sneered. "You should have stayed dead."

Scourge chuckled darkly, his voice low and filled with malice. "You think you've won, Megatron? Well, you haven't. I'm coming for you."

Before Megatron could respond, Scourge lunged at him, his massive frame knocking several Decepticons out of the way. Megatron fired his fusion cannon, hitting Scourge square in the chest. The blast created a massive shockwave, sending debris flying in all directions.

But Scourge was unfazed. He raised his massive blade and swung it at Megatron, knocking his fusion cannon clean off his arm.

The two clashed in a brutal exchange of blows, each strike shaking the very ground beneath them. Megatron fought back with everything he had, but Scourge's rage seemed endless. Amidst the chaos, Scourge's optics locked onto Orion Eclipse, who was still running in the distance. His expression faltered for a moment. 

Megatron snarled, through clenched teeth. "I don't know how you came back, Sentinel, but I've killed you before, and I will kill you AGAIN!" His voice was filled with venom and fury.

But Scourge only laughed, the sound low and cruel. He tightened his grip on Megatron's throat, squeezing harder.

Suddenly, a scream of terror echoed across the battlefield.

"DAD!!!"

It was Orion Eclipse. His voice was filled with panic, and Megatron's optics snapped toward his son, seeing him frozen in fear, his frame trembling. Megatron's spark skipped a beat.

"Orion!" Megatron shouted, his voice laced with both anger and concern. "I told you to RUN!!!"

But Scourge, hearing the cry, slowly turned his head, his red optics narrowing as he set his sights on Orion Eclipse.

"Ah... a son," Scourge purred, his voice dripping with malicious glee. "Did your daddy name you after Orion Pax? How sweet." He took a slow, deliberate step toward the terrified Orion Eclipse. "And here I thought your dad never cared about his former best friend. Well, now that I know that Megatron became a father... allow me to slay his sparkling to make him suffer!"

Megatron's spark flared with a mix of fury and desperation. "You will not... touch... MY SON!!!" he roared, his optics blazing.

In that moment, Megatron's energy surged, and he lifted his fusion cannon, firing a charged blast straight at Scourge. The blast hit Scourge square in the back, sending a shockwave through the air.