(This script takes
place separate from any existing Transformers continuity, in a version of their
universe long after both the defeat of the original Decepticons and well after
OPTIMUS PRIME has passed on. BUMBLEBEE has since risen to the rank of PRIME,
and now goes by the name of GOLDFIRE PRIME.
GOLDFIRE PRIME’s
design should have BUMBLEBEE’s original design as a starting point, and from
there his new design should look upgraded, more ‘beefed up’, and aged with wear
and tear to show he’s seen a lot since rising to his current rank.)
(7 Panels)
Panel 1: GOLDFIRE PRIME is on the MOON, where he’s
facing off against MEGAPRIME – a Decepticon who wears pieces from a long-dead
MEGATRON’s body as intimidating-looking refurbished armor. Nearby is a
technologically advanced looking tower, which MEGAPRIME is using to attempt to
steal the moon so he can use it along with the moons of Cybertron to basically
destroy the Cybertron then use its remains to remake the planet as he sees fit
– it runs on your basic comic book evil maniac science logic, so probably best
not to think about it too much. There are also a few other ruined structures
that have been blasted apart from the battle proceeding this scene.
GOLDFIRE PRIME gets to
his feet as he tries to recover while MEGAPRIME picks himself up. A ghosted
image of OPTIMUS PRIME stands in the background behind GOLDFIRE, overlooking
the scene.
GOLDFIRE PRIME: You know the difference between you and me?
Panel 2: GOLDFIRE PRIME charges at MEGAPRIME and
prepares to attack.
GOLDFIRE PRIME: We may both fight with the memory of someone
long past.
Panel 3: MEGAPRIME swings at GOLDFIRE PRIME. GOLDFIRE
PRIME dodges using that maneuver where you roll over the opponents back when
you don’t quite jump all the way over them.
GOLDFIRE PRIME: But you’re just using a twisted memory of
someone as weapon like a deranged maniac!
Panel 4: GOLDFIRE PRIME hits MEGAPRIME with an
uppercut that staggers the Decepticon.
SFX: SHMACK!
GOLDFIRE PRIME (1): But I fight with the inspiration of the
greatest Autobot who ever lived!
GOLDFIRE PRIME (2): And so long as his memory survives to
inspire us, then NO Autobot…
Panel 5: GOLDFIRE PRIME hits MEGAPRIME with a massive
blow. A ghosted image of OPTIMUS PRIME encompasses GOLDFIRE PRIME’s body,
following his movements.
SFX: WHAM!
GOLDFIRE PRIME: …Will EVER!
Panel 6: GOLDFIRE PRIME hits with a follow up to
PANEL 5. A ghosted image of OPTIMUS PRIME encompasses GOLDFIRE PRIME’s body,
following his movements.
SFX: BAM!
GOLDFIRE PRIME: FIGHT!
Panel 7: GOLDFIRE PRIME hits MEGAPRIME with a
haymaker that knocks off MEGAPRIME’s helmet and smashes half his face off. A
ghosted image of OPTIMUS PRIME encompasses GOLDFIRE PRIME’s body, following his
movements.
SFX: TKRrrHyAHMN!
GOLDFIRE PRIME: ALONE!
(END PAGE)
First off, Goldfire is a really interesting way to go with Bumblebee. What's even more impressive is how clearly you illustrate that only Optimus could have inspired this change. What could have been just two robots smashing hell out of each other, is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. Well done page, MK...
ReplyDeleteI do like the whole 'memory of Prime' influencing Autobots in the future. Also the dichotomy with Megafire Prime being a twisted reminder of that. The idea of him using body parts as an element to instil fear is a great way to sell a character.
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