TRANSFORMERS ALIENS IN DISQUISE
                            HEAVY METAL WARS PART 3
 
    Seconds later the Elite pull up in front of a large pit-like depression in the ground that looks almost as if a meteorite or asteroid impacted the surface of this planet eons ago.  For a moment the fleet of vehicles stands there waiting until Rourke gives the usual instructions.
 
LYLE ROURKE
    Rangers transform. <They morph to humanoid forms>
T.J. COMBO
    Ok we're here so where's the opposition?
JAMES ROCKET
    That answer your question TJ? <Points into the air>
JESSIE ROCKET
    The Empire has arrived on schedule.
 
    Sure enough the villians appear in the skies and land on the other side of the large crater-pit facing the heroes across the way.
 
ARCHER
    Hail Lyle, and welcome to defeat.
LYLE ROURKE
    Defeat Archer?  But our battle has not begun.
ARCHER
    As soon as our respective armies take their seats we shall correct that oversight.
LYLE ROURKE
    Remember the law Archer...this battle is between you and me, unaided.
 
    The leader of the Elite slides down into the center of the pit and starts walking towards the leader of the Syndicate who enters the pit from the opposite side and walks towards him.  At the same time the Rangers and Mutants seat themselves on both sides of the dropoff to watch the Death-Match.
 
JESSIE ROCKET
    Dosen't this remind you of the gladitorial combats of ancient Rome?
T.J. COMBO
    Maybe it would if I knew what you were talking about.
JAMES ROCKET
    It's Earth history TJ, skip it.
 
    Meanwhile both leaders stand facing each other in the center of the pit.
 
LYLE ROURKE
    1-on-1 combat Archer.
ARCHER
    With the loser and his army banished into space for all eternity.
 
    Then they shake hands.  Suddenly Rourke contorts, his face twists into a grimace of pain while Archer sneers at him then heaves him up & over his head to crash hard upon his face.  A loud gasp comes from all the Rangers watching the sight before their eyes...Lyle slowly pushes himself to hands & knees.
 
LYLE ROURKE
    Never knew he was that strong.
 
    The gorgonyte begins blasting away with firepower using his wrist-shoulder cannon and various weapons attached to his body & utility belt system.
 
FOXY ROXY
    He's using the powers of my cluster bombs.
NINJARA
    And my null-rays too.
 
    Lyle lifts a huge boulder off the ground and throws it directly at Archer who vanishes from sight like a ghost so the giant rock passes through the spot where he was a moment ago and smashes into the ground.
 
KENDO COYOTE
    You should see me do that when I still have my powers.
ASH KETCHUM
    Commander, behind you!
 
    Ash's warning comes just as Rourke starts to spin around at the same instant that Archer teleports back into view again.  Without warning he slams the Ranger team leader smack on his face again!  Meanwhile deep below ground the MonStars in their construction vehicle forms tunnel through solid rock until they break through into an underground lava pool of red-hot molten rock.
 
MONSTAR BUPKUS
    Careful guys, this volcano may still be active.
MONSTAR BLANKO
    Whoa, hey dude!  I'm picking up signals from above. <Activates his scanners>
 
    Incoming warbles can be heard sounding like a siren wailing.
 
MONSTAR BLANKO
    We're right under Teletran 1!
MONSTAR BANG
    The computer system of the Elite.
MONSTAR POUND
    Then we must find a way to break into their fortress and disable it.
MONSTAR NAWT
    Put it out of business so to speak.
 
    While back at the crater-pit the Death Match rages on with both sides cheering for their favorite competitor.
 
ASH KETCHUM
    Rourke!  Get up Rourke!
MRS. KETCHUM
    You can beat him!
 
    Jumping back up the commander taps 2 rapid bursts from his laser pistol stunning the gorgonyte rocking him off-balance.
 
PROFESSOR OAKS
    Yes!  Rourke's not out of action yet!
 
    Lyle rushes Archer and grabs him as though to suplex or bodyslam him into the ground but the leader of the mutants levitates into the air.
 
ARCHER
    Hehehe, you cannot fight what you can't see!
 
    Suddenly he shoots a blinding flash of light directly into the face of the commander who cries out, releases his hold and falls back to the ground clutching his face in both hands.  Landing back on his feet the gorgonyte taunts his enemy.
 
ARCHER
    Hmhmhm, nor what you can't hear!
 
    Then he unleashes sound-vibrations making Rourke clamp both hands over his ears in pain from the noises assailing him.
 
NINJARA
    I do believe MewTwo should be proud, or rather his powers.
MEWTWO
    Humph, <Frowns> who asked you?
ARCHER
    You were good Lyle but good enough to defeat Archer. <Calls out to the stunned Rangers> AND SO THE BATTLE ENDS!
 
    He delivers the TKO final blow...another laser blast from his cannon that strikes Rourke in the back and driving him facefirst into the ground again!!!  Another gasp explodes from all the Commandos watching their leader fall and a great cheer rising from all the mutants.
 
ARCHER
    It is over!  Commander Rourke has been defeated!  All Rangers must exile themselves into deep space forever.
 
    Helplessly the heroes slide into the pit and go to the aid of their fallen leader.
 
JESSIE ROCKET <Shocked>
    I can't believe it, Rourke beaten by Archer.
JAMES ROCKET
    This cannot be!
ASH KETCHUM
    He's alive, but barely. <Looks worried>
 
    Lyle again struggles to hands & knees and looks up at his worried soldiers who stand before him.  Though in great pain he manages a weak smirk or grin.
 
LYLE ROURKE
    My fault, underestimated Archer...did not know he had so much power...was not prepared.
T.J. COMBO <Angry>
    Well I'm prepared, to knock those mutant bullies all the way back to Alpha Prime.
 
    All the soldiers cheer in agreement but Rourke silences them.
 
LYLE ROURKE
    NO! <They stare at him in shock> Archer beat me fair & square according to Alpha Prime law.  To violate that law would destroy our honor.  We will comply, leave this Earth forever.
 
    A huge groan comes from all the downcasted rangers but they know it is unwise to break codes or laws in combat.
 
NINA WILLIAMS
    We'll need Teletran 1 to diagnose your damages first.
HELGA SINCLAIR
    Commander, can you still morph?
LYLE ROURKE
    I'll try...<And he changes into 18-Wheeler>
 
    The others converge to their vehicular forms until Chip offers to assist.
 
CHIP HAZARD
    Hey, maybe I can take that load off your back sir. <Morphing to his monster truck form he pulls up and asks> Let me take that Commander.
LYLE ROURKE
    You're a true friend and brother Chip. <Agrees>
 
    Rourke unhooks his trailer from his cab form and Hazard moves in to hook it to his hook system on the back.  Then the Elite leader calls out...
 
LYLE ROURKE
    Rangers roll out!  Perhaps for the last time.
 
    And the convoy begins its withdrawl or retreat back to HQ while the Empire watch them depart.  Archer addresses his troops.
 
ARCHER
    We will accompany them back to their homebase to make certain noble Rourke keeps his word.
 
    And the gorgonyte takes to the air followed by his warriors.
 
                                        END OF PART III