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For those of you who have been to Maximal Central, the Transmutate script
has been up on it for around 2-3 days in the News section, if you haven't
seen it or have never been to my webpage, Im posting it here for all you
spoiler lovers to see.

REMEMBER: This script may or may not be true, I recieved it from an
anonymous source. It coult be the real deal, or a very good fake.. I'll let
you be the judge of that.

As for the Code Of Hero sounds, I create 10-15 of them from the episode, if
you would like them, please e-mail me! all of them togheter comes out to
about 3.5 megabytes!

Have fun and happy hunting!

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BEAST WARS #36:"The Transmutate"

Written by: Christy Marx


CAST LIST

MAXIMALS

Optimus
Rhinox
Silverbolt
Rattrap
Cheetor

PREDACONS

Megatron
Rampage
Inferno

TRANSMUTATE: a being with no beauty of form nor logic of shape, massive,
made of unmatched parts: bits of Predacon, pieces of Maximal, chunks of
Fuzor and Transmetal, heavy-duty weapons, and a face that vaguely indicates
it is female. (NOTE: It's importan

t she has some mode of flight, e.g. jets on back.)

SETS

INT.

MAXIMAL BASE CONTROL ROOM
MAXIMAL BASE DOOR TO OUTSIDE
PREDACON CORRIDOR
MEGATRON'S CONTROL CHAMBER

EXT.

BLASTED REGION: a mix of impact craters and vitrified sand dunes that
glitter and reflect beautifully in the sunlight

TALL PEAK, near blasted region

ROUGH PLAIN, near blasted region

PREDACON BASE
MAXIMAL BASE

REMAINS OF JAMMING STATION (same as in Episode 31)

CREVASSE: a steeply carved, narrow valley ENTRANCE OF CREVASSE: it narrows
and leads to the surface of the surrounding terrain. It' s a perfect place
for an ambush, with large rocks and tough bushes shielding the narrow sides
around this entrance.

80 METRES FROM MAXIMAL BASE: rocks and a ridge


ACT 1

FADE IN:

EXT. BLASTED REGION - DAY

The area is a mix of impact craters and vitrified sand dunes.
SILVERBOLT(B), RATTRAP(B), and CHEETOR(B) move through the glass dunes.
Suddenly, all three freeze as a low RUMBLE fills the air for a few seconds
and the ground trembles slightly. The glass du

nes RESONATE with an eerie music. *

RATTRAP (B):
There's a whole Cotta shakin' gain' on around here. *

SILVERBOLT (B):
It seems unlikely Megatron would build a jamming station in such an
unstable region.*

RATTRAP (B):
You mean it's no "faults of his...*

He LAUGHS at his pun. The others simply stare at him.

RATTRAP (B. CON'T.)*:
Get it? Fault. Earthquake?

SILVERBOLT(B) *:
Yes, I see. Most amusing. *

Silverbolt(B) points into the distance. *

SILVERBOLT (B. CON'T.) *:
I'll scout that peak. Cheetor, perhaps you and Rattrap can cover those
ridges. *

CHEETOR (B) We're on it bird-dog. *

Cheetor TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE. He and SilverBolt(B) take off into the
sky. Rattrap(B) looks after them in disgust. *

RATTRAP (B):
What's this "we" stuff? Some of us only got wheels, y'know? Hey, wait up!

Instantly, Rattrap transforms to VEHICLE MODE, does a wheelie and ZOOMS off
after Cheetor, spitting up a nuge fantail of dirt, as he bumps wildly over
the rough terrain. *

RATTRAP (V):
Slow down, ya mangy cat. Ya want me to bust my bearings?

CUT TO:

INT. PREDACON BASE CORRIDOR

RAMPAGE(B) moves as quietly as possible. He pauses just outside Megatron's
control room,cocks his head, listens for sounds from inside. It is
completely silent. He moves stealthily inside. *

INT. MEGATRON'S CONTROL CHAMBER

Megatron(R) is in a chair, seemingly "asleep" as a cable feeds him energy.
Near him is the small "cage" containing the piece of Rampage's spark.
Moving ever so carefully, Rampage inches toward Megatron, all his attention
on the cube. *

CLOSE ON THE CUBE as Rampage's claw reaches INTO FRAME about to grab it,
when Megatron's hand abruptly slams down over the cube.*

MEGATRON (R):
Looking for something?

WIDER ON MEGATRON(R) AND RAMPAGE(B)

Rampage(B) scuttles backwards, seething, but maintaining control over
himself. Megatron(R) holds up the cube, inspects it. *

MEGATRON (R):
Did you really think to catch me so unaware? I think you need a reminder,
yessss.

He gives the cube a squeeze. Rampage(B) REACTS with pain. *

RAMPAGE (B): (in pain):
You've... made... your point.

Megatron(R) slips the cube into a compartment in his own body.*

MEGATRON (R):
Never forget who holds the essence of your spark. And thus is your Master!
*

Rampage(B) fixes Megatron(R) with a glare. There's a whole universe of
implied threat in his answer.

RAMPAGE (B):
That, I promise you. *

CUT TO:

INT. MAXIMAL BASE CONTROL ROOM

Rhinox (R) * enters to join Optimus (R)*, who intently examines reading on
various staticky screens. *

OPTIMUS (R) * More Tremors... And they're building in intensity.*

RHINOX (R) * Our team could be in danger. And with Megatron jamming us,
there's no way to signal them. *

OPTIMUS (R) * I'm going after them. I'm not in the mood to lose any more
friends. *

Rhinox (R) nods agreement. Optimus TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and moves
out.

CUT TO:

EXT. BLASTED REGION -DAY

The area is empty, and for a few short beats, quiet. Then once again, a low
RUMBLE starts, but this time it immediately escalates to the massive ROAR
of a full-scale earthquake. The beautiful glass dunes SHATTER! The ground
heaves as a single, gigantic ri

dge of hard, layered earth rise from one side of a fault, carrying with it
a half-buried stasis pod. Powerful WAVES OF ENERGY emanate from the pod. *

CUT TO:

EXT. TALL PEAK - SILVERBOLT (R)

Stands atop the peak, scanning the distance when the ROAR and impact of the
quake reaches him. He TRANSFORMS TO BEAST MODE AND takes to the air as the
paek shatters beneath him. *

EXT. ROUGH PLAIN - DAY

Rattrap (V) is thrown about violently by the quake. He's got no escape, as
cracks open up all around him. *

RATTAP (V): (voice rattling from quake):
K-k-k-k-k-itty-c-cat! H-heeeelp!

IN THE SKY, Cheetor (V) reacts to Rattrap's situation. *

CHEETOR (V) *: (yelling):
Hang on, buddy!

Cheetor (V) dives!

Rattrap(V) transforms to BEAST MODE at the last second and grabs Cheetor's
reaching arms to be swooped into the air. As they fly UPWARDS: *

EXT. BLASTED REGION - THE WALL OF EARTH *

As abruptly as it began, the quake ends. Silence reigns. The exposed part
of the pod glows with rippling energy as a twisted DNA scanner POPS UP,
begins scanning. *

CUT TO:

INT. PREDACON BASE - COMMAND CENTER *

RAMPAGE(R), is seated at a scanner screen, when: *

PREDACON COMPUTER(VO):
Priority alert! Stasis pod detected in Grid Deltron. Coordinates 9-1-7.

Megatron(R) (moves in next to him *:

MEGATRON(R) *:
Stasis Pod? *

RAMPAGE(R) *:
It must be a malfunction. According to your datatrax that Grid has been
thoroughly scanned.

MEGATRON(R)*:
The recent seismic activity there may have uncovered one. We will
investigate at once. And stay out of my datatrax. *

RAMPAGE(R): (Sarcastic):
As you wish -- Master.*

Rampage(R) rises, as Megatron(R) uses his com link. *

MEGATRON (R):
Megatron to Inferno. Proceed to Grid Deltron, coordinates 9-3-6
immediately. Rampage and I will join you there. *

INFERNO (V.O.):
Yes, Royalty.

RAMPAGE (R):
There's no need for your pet bug. If you're afraid of finding another like
me in the pod, you needn't be. There can never be another like me. *

MEGATRON (R):
Then there is justice in the universe after all.*

Megatron(R) moves toward the exit, Rampage(R) follows as we:

CUT TO:

EXT. TALL PEAK - SILVERBOLT(B)

lands on the shattered peak. He uses his com-link. *

SILVERBOLT (B):
Cheetor, Rattrap, are you alright? Come in? *

He gets nothing but JAMMING STATIC.

HIS POV as his eyes scan the terrain searching for them. But suddenly he
spots two large flying figures. He ZOOMS IN and we see Megatron(V) and
Inferno(V) come into focus.

BACK ON SILVERBOLT'S face as he REACTS.

SILVERBOLT (V):
Megatron! I must find out what he's up to? *

He flies off swiftly. *

CUT TO:

EXT. BLASTED REGION - CLOSE ON POD

Energy glows and sparks from the exposed section of the pod. WIDEN as
Megatron(V) and Inferno(V) land near the pod. Megatron TRANSFORMS to ROBOT
MODE. *

MEGATRON (R):
Free it, quickly. *

Inferno TRANSFORMS to BEAST MODE and moves to the pod

Megatron(R) glances sidelong at Rampage(V) as he RUMBLES up a side of earth
wall and levels out.

MEGATRON (R):
Assist Inferno.

RAMPAGE (V):
Menial work is for menials. *

Inferno(B) grabs hold of the pod, pulls it free of the ground, and delivers
it to Megatron's(R) feet. Megatron(R) hears...

POD COMPUTER:
DNA scan...(bursts of static)... malfunction... (more static) ... datatrax
off-line...

MEGATRON (R):
Not good. I must try to activate the redundancy circuits. *

He swiftly goes to work on the pod's controls.*

Rampage(V) moves forward, curious. Inferno(B) TRANSFORMS TO ROBOT MODE and
blocks his way. They glare at one another.

INFERNO (R):
Do not interfere with the Royalty's work.

RAMPAGE (V):
Have I told you how much I like ants? Especially fried in a subtle blend of
mech fluid and grated gears. *

BACK TO MEGATRON(R) working on the pod. The energy surging from the pod is
becoming more erratic, wilder... *

MEGATRON(R) *:
Initiate Predacon Shell programming.

POD COMPUTER(VO)*:
Backup datatrax...scrambled... all function protocols scrambled...
unrecoverable error!

Megatron(R) steps away as the pod BRISTLES with Energy! *

MEGATRON(R) *:
Blast! There must be some way to...

SILVERBOLT (B) (O.S.):
Back off, villain! *

WIDER as Silverbolt(B) swoops in, lands, TRANSFORMS to ROBOT MODE, racks
his missiles toward Megatron(R). The pod's energies continue to pulse more
and more wildly. *

SILVERBOLT (R)*:
You will not twist this innocent one to your dark designs. I will not allow
it.

MEGATRON(R):
Silverbolt? Ever the noble fool, eh? *

Megatron gestures to his troops. *

Inferno(R) and Rampage(V) target Silverbolt(R) with weapons, when,
WEAPON-FIRE SLAMS into them. Inferno(R) is knocked down. Rampage(V)is
barely affected. He turns.*

RAMPAGE(V) *:
Ah, play things! *

Cheetor(R) Rushes into frame from one side, Rattrap(R) from the other,
smoking weapons
in hand. They join Silverbolt(R). *

CHEETOR (R)
You can relax. The cavalry has arrived. *

Silverbolt(R) smiles. WIDEN as Both sides face off, when suddenly they're
startled by the sound of POUNDING coming from the pod. They look.*

ON THE POD as whatever is inside makes bulges in the container as it tries
to break free.

POD COMPUTER(VO) *:
Overload! Overload! Deconstruction imminent!

RAMPAGE(V) moves to the the pod, TRANSFORMS TO ROBOT MODE, reaches out a
claw to it.

RAMPAGE (R): (intense - to the pod):
Yes, yes, I feel your pain, your desperation. Fight your way free! Fight!

A shock wave of chaotic energy EXPLODES outward from the pod, so powerful
it throws aside the Maximals and Predacons and even knocks Rampage(R)
backwards several steps. *

QUICK REACTION CUTS: Rattrap(R) and Cheetor(R) look up from where they've
fallen on the ground and gape at what they see.

Megatron(R) and Inferno(R) don't like what they see.

Silverbolt(R) on his feet, looks upward in astonishment. *

Rampage(R) alone looks not upward, but at straight eye level and with an
almost exultant look.

WIDER on THE TRANSMUTATE, a being with no beauty of form nor logic of shape
(SEE CAST LIST FOR MORE DETAIL).She stands in what remains of the ravaged
pod, her face lacking any emotion or sign of thoughts. And on this frozen
tableau, we... *

FADE OUT

END OF ACT 1


ACT 2

FADE IN:

EXT. BLASTED REGION BY WALL OF EARTH - DAY

The Transmutate stands like a statue, unresponding, but radiating obvious
power.
Rampage(R) stares at her like one entranced. *

RAMPAGE (R):
Magnificent. Chaos walks... *

Rattrap(R), Cheetor(R) and Silverbolt(R) pick themselves up from where the
pod
explosion threw them. Rattrap(R) COCKS his weapons defensively.

RATTRAP (R):
I'm tellin' ya, the things coming out of these pods is just getting weirder
and weirder.

SILVERBOLT (R):
We should welcome what is different, not fear it. *

RATTRAP (R):
Thank you, Mr. Sunshine, but this ain't exactly a tea-party we got breaking
out here.

WIDEN as we see Megatron(R) and Inferno(R) moving to one side the
Transmutate, with Rampage(R) closest to her. Cheetor(R), Rattrap(R) and
Silverbolt(R) stand on the other side of her.*

RAMPAGE (R): (to Transmutate, points):
They are your enemies. Join with me and destroy them. *

The Transmutate's head swings from Rampage(R) over to the Maximals, but
it's
impossible to read her intent.

Silverbolt(R) steps forward.

SILVERBOLT (R):
He lies. The Predacons will only use you. We extend the hand of friendship.
*

He reaches out a hand. The Transmutate cocks her head and stares at it,
struggling to
understand the gesture.

Megatron(R) is fed up with being on the sidelines.

MEGATRON (R):
Enough of this farce! Predacons, Attack!*

Megatron(R) and Inferno(R) BLAST AWAY! Rampage(R) OPENS FIRE!

The Maximals scatter but: *

Rattrap(R) is knocked head over butt by a blast.*

Cheetor(R) TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and takes to the air.*

Megatron(R) FIRES his shoulder Gazers at Cheetor(R).

Cheetor(V) takes a hit that makes him spin out of control and crash into
the ground a ways off. *

CHEETOR (V):
Yeeeoooowwwwlllll!

Silverbolt(R) turns his missiles on Rampage(R), fires.

Rampage(R) takes the missiles with his body. They knock him away from the
Transmutate leaving her standing, statue-still, in the center of the
firefight.

Stray BLASTS from Megatron(R) HIT the Transmutate. She staggers, her face
registering surprise, the first emotion she's shown. A strange high-pitched
SCREAM comes out of
her. *

It stops the combatants for a moment. They look as: *

She opens up with wild and indiscriminate BLASTS from her main weapon,
turning in all directions, not even taking aim, just spraying her weapon
fire at anything around her.

Silverbolt(R) is caught especially hard and blasted backwards.

Rattrap(R) does a mad dodging dance, until a blast connects and spins him
around like

RATTRAP (R):
I knew that walking slag-heap was trouble! Yiiiii! *

Megatron(R) and Inferno(R) both are hit by her blasts, and knocked down.

MEGATRON (R):
Rampage, secure that creature! *

Rampage(R) resolutely ignores her blasts and gently grabs her main weapon,
aiming it
harmlessly upwards. She STOPS FIRING to listen to him.

RAMPAGE (R):
Enough. None shall hurt you now. I am your friend. Your only friend. I will
protect you. Come with me. Come... *

He TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE. She hesitantly climbs on his back, then he
quickly spins his treads and races off. *

Megatron(R) and Inferno(R) look toward the departing Rampage in
astonishment. *

MEGATRON(R)*:
Where is that shell-backed freak going? After him quickly... *

INFERNO(R)*:
But the Maximals -- ?

Megatron(R) glances toward them. The Maximals are struggling to rise. *

MEGATRON(R) *:
With that creature's power in his grasp, Rampage is the greater threat. *

Megatron(R) TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and extends his jets. Inferno also
TRANSFORMS TO VEHICLE MODE. They lift off, as: *

Silverbolt(R) gets to his feet and looks after them. *

SILVERBOLT(R)*:
We must save her. *

Rattrap(R) and Cheetor(R) also struggling to their feet, exchange a glance.

RATTRAP(R)*:
Save "her"? Get real Bolt. We're lucky to be in one piece. *

Suddenly, over Silverbolt's com-link comes a STATICKY message.

OPTIMUS (V.O.):
Optimus, to scouting party. Do you read me?

SILVERBOLT (R):
Silverbolt here! We need your help, immediately. *

OPTIMUS (V.O.):
On my way!

And as Silverbolt(R) breathes a sigh of relief, we: *

CUT TO:

EXT. A CREVASSE IN THE EARTH - DAY

It's a steeply carved, narrow valley. The Transmutate stands on the ground
looking at RAMPAGE(V) who TRANSFORMS to ROBOT MODE.* He looks around
cautiously and puts his claws over her as if to feel and reassure her.

RAMPAGE(R)*:
If Megatron finds us, he will enslave you as he has me. This must not be.
Do you understand?

The Transmutate looks at him, uncomprehending. And then she looks up as
they HEAR the sound of Megatron(V) and Inferno(V) incoming. Rampage(R)
mutters in disgust. *

RAMPAGE(R)*:
No.

Megatron(V) and Inferno(V) TRANSFORM to ROBOT MODE as they land. Rampage(R)
stands in front of the Transmutate as Megatron walks up to them. *

MEGATRON(R)*:
Stand aside. *

Inferno(R) pulls his cannon on Rampage(R). Rampage(R) sneers at him, but
steps aside. Megatron moves to the Transmutate, examines her as she watches
him in her usual fashion.*

MEGATRON(R):
She has power, but does she have a brain? She hasn't spoken a word. (to
Transmutate) You, what is your name?

She cocks her head, puzzled.

TRANSMUTATE:
Name?

MEGATRON (B):
Your identity, your designation. What is it? *

Rampage(R) quickly steps in.

RAMPAGE (B):
If she doesn't have a name, we'll give her one. She's partially Transmetal,
but otherwise a mutant form -- a Transmutate.

Megatron(R) sticks his face right up into the Transmutate's face. She
doesn't draw back or
flinch at all.

MEGATRON (R): (with distaste):
Transmutate. An ugly name for an ugly creature. But It will do. I wonder
what she could possibly turn into? Let's see, shall we? Transmutate, do as
I do. TERRORIZE!

He TRANSFORMS to BEAST MODE. She steps back, startled. *

MEGATRON(B):
Well, do it. I command you. *

Her head swivels toward Rampage(R). He nods affirmatively. *

TRANSMUTATE: (uncertainly):
Terrorize.

Nothing happens. Megatron(R) taps a foot in irritation.

RAMPAGE (R): (urgently--to Transmutate):
Try harder. You MUST do this! Try!

TRANSMUTATE: (with vigor):
TERRORIZE!

Her body VIBRATES, energy SPARKS and CRACKLES! Negative feedback surges up
and down her body. She screams and falls to her knees.

TRANSMUTATE: (scream of pain)

But nothing changes. She remains exactly the same.

MEGATRON (R):
It cannot even transform. This thing is useless. Get rid of it. And make
sure nothing is left for the Maximals to restore. *

Inferno(R) turns, obviously eager to carry out the order. Rampage(R) steps
protectively in
front of her. *

RAMPAGE (R):
No!

Megatron(R) eyes him narrowly. He significantly taps the Place where we saw
him store
the cube of Rampage's spark

MEGATRON (R):
My, what a short memory we have.

RAMPAGE (R): (resorting to guile):
I only meant it's...HASTY to waste so much power. This being can surely be
a great asset for our side. Give her a chance to prove herself. *

MEGATRON (R):
Very well, one chance. Have it bring me the head of a Maximal. But if she
fails...(pointedly now to Inferno)... destroy her! *

INFERNO(R)*:
It will be my pleasure Royalty.*

Megatron(R) turns away, TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and TAKES OFF. *

CUT TO:

EXT. BLASTED REGION BY WALL OF EARTH - DAY

Optimus(R) looks over the remains of the pod thoughtfully. Silverbolt(R) is
somewhat
recovered, but Rattrap(R) and Cheetor(R) are in bad shape.

OPTIMUS (R):
Amazing. We better find this new bot and get her to Rhinox for a
diagnostic. *

RATTRAP (R):
Bring another Predacon into the fold? Like we don't have enough headaches.

SILVERBOLT (R):
She is NOT a Predacon. She is confused, nothing more. Remember, I once
thought I was a Predacon, yet here I am.

RATTRAP (R):
Like I said, we got enough headaches.*

As Silverbolt(R) bristles, Optimus(R) intervenes.

OPTIMUS (R):
That's enough Rattrap. You and Cheetor return to base for repair. Tell
Rhinox what to expect. Silverbolt and I will track this new life. (To
Silverbolt) If you're up to it? *

SILVERBOLT(R) *:
Absolutely... And thank you.

TRACK WITH OPTIMUS(R) AND SILVERBOLT(R) as they TRANSFORM to VEHICLE/BEAST
MODE and take to the air, then fly in two different directions to search. *

CUT TO:

EXT. THE CREVASSE - DAY

Rampage(R) walks alongside the Transmutate, Inferno(R) slightly behind.
Rampage(R) tries to speak privately to her.

RAMPAGE (R):
We will serve for now. But when I am free again, I will destroy my
oppressors. With your help... *

INFERNO (R):
Speak up. I won't have you freaks plotting behind the Royalty's back. *

RAMPAGE (R):
I was merely explaining what it means to be a Predacon. Deceit, treachery--
(sticking it to Inferno)--mindless loyalty.

INFERNO (R): (oblivious to sarcasm):
Loyalty comes first. Where are we going?

RAMPAGE (R):
To let the Maximals find us, of course.

INFERNO (R):
I see.(beat) WHAT?! *

CUT TO:

EXT. IN THE SKY - OVER THE CREVASSE

Silverbolt(V) reaches an end of the crevasse where it narrows. It's a
perfect place for an ambush, with large rocks and tough bushes shielding
the narrow sides around this
entrance. *

Suddenly, he REACTS to what he sees below.

HIS POV -- The Transmutate lies on the ground, propped partway up on one
elbow, as though barely conscious. She looks up and waves weakly, as though
for help.

ON SILVERBOLT(B) as he speaks into his com-link. *

SILVERBOLT (B)*:
Optimus, I've found her! She looks injured. I'm going down.

EXT. ENTRANCE OF CREVASSE

Silverbolt(B) * lands, reverts to ROBOT MODE and starts toward the
Transmutate. He
smiles to reassure her.

SILVERBOLT (R): (gently):
Don't be afraid, I've come to help you.

Suddenly, she looks to one side. As Silverbolt follows her gaze:

Rampage(R) and Inferno(R) appear from hiding on either side of the
crevasse, weapons
ready. They fire*

Silverbolt(R) is trapped in the crossfire and hit hard!

As he falls, sparking, almost decimated, he reaches out a hand imploringly
to the Transmutate. His face shows only sadness at this turn of events.

SILVERBOLT (R): (weakly):
Why?

He collapses at her feet.

Her impassive face stares down at him as Rampage(R) and Inferno(R) close in
for the kill.

FADE OUT

END OF ACT 2


ACT 3

FADE IN:

EXT. ENTRANCE OF CREVASSE - DAY

Silverbolt(R) lies helpless at the Transmutate's feet, with Rampage(R) and
Inferno(R)
looming over him. *

INFERNO (R):
We'll keep the head for the Royalty. Transmutate, destroy the rest.

The Transmutate aims her main weapon at Silverbolt(R). He looks up at her
with great
sadness.

SILVERBOLT (R): (fading fast):
I forgive you. You don't understand... what you do.

She lowers her weapon and cocks her head, as she does when puzzled and
trying to work something out. Inferno(R) decides to take matters in his own
hands, raises his weapon. *

INFERNO (R):
The Royalty was right. You are useless. *

But even as he targets Silverbolt, The Transmutate raises her weapon and
looses a SUPERMEGA BLAST at Inferno! *

IN THE AIR ABOVE THE CREVASSE - OPTIMUS(V)

is rushing to the rescue when he is startled to see Inferno(R) BLASTED
miles into the air and vanish far off into the distance.

INFERNO (R): (yell of fury and alarm which fades off)

BACK IN THE CREVASSE Rampage(R) turns to her with a smile.

RAMPAGE (R):
I approve. But this Maximal must still be dealt with. Allow me

OPTIMUS (O.S.):
No, allow me!

Optimus(V) HOVERBOARDS into the scene, MACE in hand. Rampage TURNS just in
time to be clotheslined by a swing of Optimus's mace. HE FALLS hard and is
wedged in between some rocks! As he struggles to get free*

Optimus(V) lands beside Silverbolt(R), TRANSFORMS to ROBOT MODE, and FIRES
his GUN HARNESS toward Rampage. *

Optimus's BLASTS hit above Rampage, burying him in a landslide of earth and
rock.. *

Optimus(R) moves to Silverbolt(R).*

OPTIMUS(R) *:
Silverbolt, are you --

SILVERBOLT(R) *: (Reacting):
No, stop...! *

Optimus(R) turns to see the Transmutate raising a weapon toward him.
Silverbolt(R) pushes him aside and struggles up, holds out his hand to as
he did before.*

SILVERBOLT (R. CONT.) *: (gasping):
We... are.. your friends. *

He collapses toward her and she catches him, holds him. Optimus(R) eyes her
warily, but her tone is soft.

TRANSMUTATE:
Hurt.

OPTIMUS (R):
Yes, he is hurt. Badly. But, I can help him.*

Optimus(R) steps towards her. She steps back, holding Silverbolt's limp
body protectively. There is a SFX:WHIRR and a spark of energy,as if some
new weapon was being deployed. Optimus stops, puts away his Mace and speaks
softly. *

OPTIMUS(R):
I must get him to the base to be repaired. And you too... *

OS, comes a ROARING SOUND, Rampage is breaking free. Optimus acts quickly,
TRANSFORMING to VEHICLE MODE. This startles her a bit. He hovers before
her, holds out his arms.

OPTIMUS(V) *:
Give him to me, I'll fly him to be repaired. *

TRANSMUTATE:
Fly?

Something in her superstructure responds to the word. She ries into the air
through whatever form of propulsion the animators devise. Her face lights
up a little with the discovery. *

TRANSMUTATE:
Fly!

OPTIMUS(V)*:
Now isn't that just Prime! *


Optimus(V) and the Transmutate lift off together, the Transmutate carrying
Silverbolt(R). Even as they go... *

Rampage(R) crashes out of the earth and rocks holding him and looks up into
the sky, suffused with fury. *

RAMPAGE (R):
No, you will not have her Optimus. The darkness of her Spark echoes my own.
She belongs with me.*

He TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and ROARS after them as we...

CUT TO:

INT. MAXIMAL BASE CONTROL ROOM

Rattrap(R) and Cheetor(R) attend on Silverbolt(R) who is in the CR chamber.
*

The Transmutate sits awkwardly in a chair, various diagnostic leads from
the computer banks plugged into her. Her attention is on the CR Chamber.
Rhinox(R) and Optimus monitor the results on a screen. Optimus shakes his
head. Rhinox(R) stops the tests.*

RHINOX (R):
That will do for now.

The leads retract from her body She STANDS as Optimus calls to the others,
walks toward
the CR chamber.

OPTIMUS (R)*:
Rattrap, Cheetor, take our new friend for a walk OUTSIDE the base. *

RATTRAP (R)*:
Me? Why do I gotta babysit the Fireplug?

CHEETOR(R) *:
Ultra Tacky, ratface. *

Rattrap(B) realizes the Transmutate is right there staring at him, her face
troubled. He's
abashed, for once.

RATTRAP (R)*:
Uh, no offense, "lady". *

The Transmutate turns to a reflective surface and studies her face in it.

TRANMUTATE (sadly):
Ugly.

SILVERBOLT (R, VO) *:
No... *

She turns, as Silverbolt(R) emerges from the CR Chamber and joins them,
glaring toward
Rattrap(R) who hangs his head. He speaks to the Transmutate, softly,
gently.*

SILVERBOLT(R, CON'T.):
Your outer shell means nothing. It is your Spark that is beautiful. And we
can see you for what you truly are. Can't we?

Rattrap(R) gets the hint. *

RATTRAP (R):
Yeah, right, you're a real looker inside. Now let's take a stroll before
this stuff gets too thick to wade through. *

Rattrap TRANSFORMS to BEAST MODE and moves to the elevator. She looks at
Silverbolt(R) who nods to her to follow. She does. Cheetor TRANSFORMS and
falls in
with them as the elevator descends. *

Silverbolt(R) moves to Optimus. *

SILVERBOLT(R) *:
What did the tests show? *

OPTIMUS (B) Her datatrax are scrambled beyond recovery, her structure is a
nightmare and her logic circuits are barely at the level of a drone.
Coupled with her sheer power she's a danger to herself and everyone around
her. *

RHINOX(R) *:
Best thing for all of us would be to put her in stasis lock, immediately.*

SILVERBOLT (R):
Are we Predacons now? Do we destroy whatever does not fit our definition of
perfection? *

As Rhinox(R) and Optimus(R) react, a bit ashamed.

CUT TO:

EXT. OUTSIDE THE MAXIMAL BASE - DAY

Rattrap(B) and Cheetor(B) walk her around the perimeter.

RATTRAP (B): (bored):
And this is other side of the base... say, you got a name?

TRANSMUTATE:
Name?... Identity. Designation. -Transmutate! *

Rattrap(B) and Cheetor(B) share a look.

RATTRAP (B):
Cute. I mean a real name. Y'know, like... Marilyn. Whaddaya think, Cheetor,
is she a Marilyn? *

CHEETOR(B):
Too tame. Got to be something tougher like...Metallica. *

RATTRAP(B) *:
Too heavy. *

Cheetor(R) GROANS as Transmutate considers it with her usual deadpan
seriousness andthen declares herself, her body again making SFX: WHIRR.

TRANSMUTATE: (Stubbornly):
Transmutate.

Rattrap(R) steps back. *

RATTRAP (B) *:
Okay, okay. Lighten up will ya. Here's a joke for you: how many Maximals
does it take to change a lightbulb? *

Cheetor(R) and the Transmutate look at him blankly.

RATTRAP(B) *:
None. Just yell MAXIMIZE and it changes itself! (laughter)

Rattrap(R) cracks himself up. Cheetor(B) rolls his eyes.

CHEETOR (B): (groans at bad pun)

The Transmutate watches Cheetor closely and now mimics him.

TRANSMUTATE: (mimicked groan)

Rattrap(B) is indignant.

RATTRAP (B):
Didn't get that one huh?

Suddenly, Rattrap(B) peers at Cheetor(B) with alarm, then gets closer,
peering right up against Cheetor's(B) flanks. He pretends to pluck
something tiny off Cheetor's(R) leg.

RATTRAP (B):
Hey, is this...is this... oh, no, good buddy, you've got nano-fleas!

Cheetor(B) does a cat-like jump and turn in a circle trying to examine
himself.

CHEETOR (B):
Nano-fleas?! Get'em off me... waitaminute. (annoyed) There's no such thing
as nanofleas.

RATTRAP (B): (laughing)

Rattrap(B), wiping away tears of laughter, turns to the Transmutate.

RATTRAP (B): Didja see that? Was that funny or what?

She cocks her head in her puzzled way. Cheetor(B) comes up behind
Rattrap(B), bares his fangs, extends his claws and just as Rattrap(B)
registers this...

CHEETOR (B) (FIERCE WILDCAT SNARL)

Rattrap(B) has an instinctive rat reaction: he panics, TRANSFORMS to
VEHICLE MODE. It's only for a split-second, in which time his wheels rev
like fury and he leaps forward so fast he bounces off the base itself and
lands flat on his back, unhurt but miff

ed.

TRANSMUTATE: (laughter)

Cheetor(B) is so startled to see the Transmutate genuinely laughing, he
forgets to do so
himself.

Rattrap TRANSFORMS BACK to BEAST MODE, dusts himself off, his dignity in
tatters. *

RATTRAP (B):
Yeah, sure, NOW she laughs. *

He wheels off in a huff. Cheetor(B), now slightly ashamed of himself,
hurries after him.

CHEETOR (B):
C'mon, you deserved that.

RATTRAP (B):
Yeah? Well, here's another game we can play. (to Transmutate) C'mon over
here.

We cut to a long shot of Transmutate assuming an all fours position.
Rattrap (B), in BEAST MODE, proceeds to mount her.

CHEETOR (B):
Hey, give me a turn!

SAME LOCATION - LATER THAT DAY

CHEETOR (R) and RATTRAP (R) are walking back to Base. The Transmutate
starts to follow, then stops as she hears a tiny SFX: BEEP in her head. She
reacts to it..... *

RAMPAGE (V.O.):
Transmutate.

She stops and looks around in confusion. She sees no one.

RAMPAGE (V.O.):
It is me, your friend. I'm very near. Follow my signal. Come to me. Come...
*

The Transmutate looks in the distance, troubled, then looks to the base
where...

HER POV - Rattrap(B) and Cheetor(B) step onto the elevator, still engaged
in arguing. It
rises up. *

The Transmutate ponders a beat, then.. *

TRANSMUTATE:
Fly!

Her flight mode activates and she swiftly rises out of frame.*

INT. MAXIMAL BASE - COMMAND CENTER

The elevator RISES UP, carrying Rattrap(B) and Cheetor(R) into the command
center.

RATTRAP (B)*:
Only a cat could pull a lame stunt like that. *

CHEETOR (B)*:
Only a rat would fall for it. Besides, she liked it. *

WIDEN as they step into the room. Silverbolt(R) crosses to them as
Optimus(R) and
Rhinox(R) look on.

SILVERBOLT(R)*:
Where is she?!

CHEETOR(B) *:
Right behind -- *

They look, and realize she isn't there.

RATTRAP(B) *:
Oops . *

SILVERBOLT (R) *:
Fools! (then to Optimus and Rhinox) You're all fools!*

Silverbolt(R) pushes past them onto the elevator and descends.*

OPTIMUS(R) *:
Silverbolt, wait!*

RATTRAP(B) *:
Did we miss something here?*

As they exchange glances. *

EXT. MAXIMAL BASE *

The elevator descends and Silverbolt(R) rushes out. He looks for the
Transmutate, doesn't
see her. *

SILVERBOLT(R) *:
Where are you my friend? *

Worried, he gives a command.

SILVERBOLT(R, CON'T.)*:
Tracking Mode, long range.*

He turns slowly, scanning in all directions: *

POV - SILVERBOLT... Panning the terrain. Suddenly, far in the distance he
spies a tiny
speck moving away. *

SILVERVBOLT(R,VO) *:
Magnify...

The POV ZOOMS in and he sees the Transmutate flying. *

BACK TO SCENE as SILVERBOLT TRANSFORMS to BEAST MODE and launches
himself into the air at top speed. *

WIPE TO:

EXT. 80 METRES FROM MAXIMAL BASE - DAY

The Transmutate lands on a ridge. She looks around, then suddenly
Rampage(R) appears
from hiding behind her. *

RAMPAGE (R):
I knew you wouldn't fail me. My friend. *

The Transmutate points to herself.

TRANSMUTATE:
Beautiful inside. I am.

RAMPAGE (R):
Yes, of course. As the surging darkness is beautiful in the cold depths of
the sea. We are two of a kind. Now come before we discovered!

Rampage (R) mounts the Transmutate on her back. Cut to his face as he
approaches ecstasy. Animators can be creative with this one.

SILVERBOLT(B, OS) *:
Stop!

Rampage(R) whirls as SILVERBOLT zooms into frame, TRANSFORMS to ROBOT MODE
and lands before them. *

SILVERBOLT(R) *:
She is not for you. *

RAMPAGE(R) *:
She is only for me! *

Rampage(R) withdrawls from the Transmutate and swings a claw. Silverbolt
dodges but is struck a glancing blow and knocked aside. Rampage(R) moves in
for the kill but with a HOWL, Silverbolt(R) heaves himself forward and
SMASHES into Rampage(R)carrying the

m backwards over the ridge. The Transmutate rushes after them. *

TRANSMUTATE: (anguished):
Stop!

Rampage(R) and Silverbolt(R) roll down the ridge, grappling, then hit a
boulder which separates them and sends them flying to the bottom in two
different directions. *

Silverbolt(R) hits bottom and lies still. *

Rampage(R) hits bottom, but quickly shakes off the fall and RISES,
unlimbers a large
weapon.*

RAMPAGE(R) *:
Time to go back to the Matrix Hero..

He stalks toward Silverbolt(R) who with effort, rolls over and aims a
missile-launcher in his direction. Suddenly the Transmutate enters frame
and calls out to both of them in a shriek. *

TRANSMUTATE *:
Stoppppp!!! *

Both combatatants freeze, look toward her.

TRANSMUTATE(CON'T.):
No hurt.

Rampage(R) is astonished. Then he looks at Silverbolt(R) with seething
hatred.

RAMPAGE (R): You! You tainted her with your disgusting nobility.

Rampage(R) ROARS WITH RAGE, and FIRES a HUGE BLAST at Silverbolt(R) at the
same instant that Silverbolt(R) FIRES A MISSILE at Rampage(R).

In this split-second of the simultaneous exchange of fire, the Transmutate
leaps between the
two of them, taking their combined blasts from two sides.

QUICK CUT - Rampage(R) stops in horror.

RAMPAGE (R):
Transmutate!

QUICK CUT - Silverbolt(R) recoils in horror.

SILVERBOLT (R):
Primus, No... *

ON THE TRANSMUTATE -- The blasts weren't enough to destroy her, but
something else is happening. Energy ERUPTS throughout her body as her own
unstable spark begins
to tear her apart.

TRANSMUTATE:
Friend...good...friend...dark... I...am...

Her spark EXPLODES outward, dissipating to nothingness beyond the confines
of her metal shell. The light vanishes from her eyes. Her body twists,
contorts, melts like a candle exposed to a blast, leaving only a shapeless,
gleaming pile of metal.

RAMPAGE(R) *: (AGONIZED SCREAM)*

And then he drops to his knees in utter grief. Silverbolt(R) looks at the
distraught Rampage, when suddenly Optimus(V) and Cheetor(V) land in frame
beside him and TRANSFORM to ROBOT MODE. *

OPTIMUS(R):
Silverbolt -- ?

Silverbolt(R) indicates the pile of metal. *

SILVERBOLT(R) *:
It's over. She's gone. We extinguished her Spark before we ever saw it's
true light. I never had my chance to... *

OPTIMUS(R) *:
I'm sorry. We better return to Base. *

CHEETOR(R) *:
What about Rampage? This is a perfect chance to take him out. *

They look toward the grieving Predacon. *

SILVERBOLT(R):
Let him be. For the moment we are brothers.*

Silverbolt(R) TRANSFORMS to BEAST MODE and flies away. Optimus(R) and
Cheetor(R) TRANSFORM to VEHICLE MODE and follow.

Hold on RAMPAGE for a beat, then...

EXT. SAME LOCATION - NIGHT

DISSOLVE TO:

Rampage(R) looks exactly the same, unmoved. Then suddenly he rises and
moves to the pile of lifeless metal. With one of his claws, he breaks off a
piece of the metal. *

He places the piece of metal into a compartment in his body. Then he turns
away, TRANSFORMS to VEHICLE MODE and RUMBLES slowly away, without looking
back. *

And we end on the sad remains of the Transmutate, gleaming in the
moonlight.

FADE OUT

THE END


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