royal flames will carve the path

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Characters: Open to anyone!
Location: Sahara Desert, Northern Africa
Content Warnings: possible violence/fighting
Plot Summary: Predaking has found himself on Earth. No recollection of how he came to be there, and no true memories of what Earth really is.

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Predaking awoke in a daze to say the least. His regal plating covered in a hefty layer of warm sand. Disoriented, he lifted his head, sand cascading to form large piles around him. The sun here was very hot, and the vast desert that lay around the Predaking did nothing to help he heat.

He didn't mind it though - in fact - he quite enjoyed it. He remained nestled in the sand, basking in the warmth of the sun. Internally, his processor was reaching for any data it could collect. Location information, coordinates, locations of other bots - or food - and simply categorizing it for later usage.

In the midst of gathering information, a simple location beacon was set. The Predaking lives. This is where to find him.

[Megatron]

It wouldn't take terribly long for Predaking to be discovered.

The Nemesis caught the signal the location beacon as it activated, Megatron all too curious about this one.  Just what could it be?  A relic?  A lost stasis pod?  Perhaps something even better..  It was as good a time as any to go after it, and just think of the damage whatever this was could cause if he got there first.  They would be ahead of the Autobots once more, especially after that fiasco involving that Wrecker.  It was a perfect opportunity to capture him and the medic, to use them against Ratchet in order to force him into doing their bidding.

..instead the Wrecker got away with Ratchet.. but it wasn't a total loss.  They managed to capture the other medic.. Pharma if he remembered correctly.

Transforming from the flight deck with Vehicon fliers following his lead, Megatron made his way to the land known as 'Africa'.  He did not stop until he reached his destination, only then returning to his root mode.  What he found upon his arrival brought him great surprise.

"A Predacon..?  Alive?  I had thought them to be extinct."

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Predaking's great head swiveled to take in the sight of a mech standing roughly 32 feet in size. All pointed edges and dull grey hues. He was unimpressed. This small creature deemed fit to question his existence, and it was something that made him feel the slightest bit angry.

Though he did not say it. No need for vocalization. Assert yourself. Predaking rose from his place in the sands, standing to his full height. A small growl came from the throat of the Predacon. A quizzical look being all that Megatron gained from the beast.

[Megatron]

Megatron stared up as Predaking rose. Not a single flinch was to be seen from the tyrant as the Predacon made itself as imposing as could be. Instead the mech stared with interest, studying it as he took in it's silent request.

One growl was all he needed.

"Very well." Wasting no time at all, he powered his fusion cannon, raising his arm up high for the Predacon to see. If it was a fight he wanted, it was a fight he would get. He would show no fear to this beast. It was the beast that should fear him! "You may be a fabled destroyer of our species, but I will not allow such boastful claims to intimidate me."

And then came the thought. What if he could trick this monster into attacking the Autobots?

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The Predaking showed nothing but offense at the threat. Who was this flea to dare raise his hand to him. Anger flooded through him, and the beast let forth another growl; this growl was accented by the ignited glowing of flames building.

This tiny tyrant would learn his mistakes. He would gauge them well. How dare he defy the Predaking? He again raised his helm above Megatron, attempting to make himself as imposing as possible. He squared his beastly shoulders, stepping forward once more.

[Megatron]

No matter how threatening the giant Predacon made himself to be, Megatron was fearless.  He stood his ground, the humming charge of his fusion cannon filling the air.  His crimson optics stared Predaking down, even as the beast made preparations to attack.

"Or perhaps, we do not have to fight.  After all.. you could join us and rid us of a common enemy."  Megatron lowered his arm, but did not cease the charge of his weapon.  Now was not the time to lower his guard, but if he could get this thing on his side?  The Autobots would have reason to fear.  After all, the Predacons had terrorized their species before, and having one as an ally would be invaluable.

"You would like to see your species flourish once more, would you not?  With the Autobots out of the way.. we could make that happen."

Pfft.  Yeah right.

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The Predaking was impressed with this mech's solidarity. He was unshakable. It was an admirable trait, and it brought about a certain feeling of respect for the Deception leader. He was impressive, and he was talented with persuasion.

Autobots? He knew nothing of Autobots. Nothing of the war being waged, but if it meant a chance for the Predacons to reign supreme once more, he would take any chance he was given. He stood down. He gave an opportunity for compromise.