Transformers: Armada
“Trust” – Episode 18
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The war between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on, as they struggle to retrieve the prized Mini-Cons. There are new and more powerful Mini-Cons surfacing every day. If the Decepticons prove victorious, then Megatron, and his enslaved Mini-Cons will control the universe. The Earth’s only chance for a peaceful cosmos is for Optimus Prime and the Autobots to destroy their enemy, and free all Mini-Cons. Now, get ready for a new battle.

[Transition]

Carlos: Let’s see. Aw, darn. Just some milk here. Well, at least I’ll get my vitamins. Hey Rad, what’s with Hot Shot? He hasn’t been hanging out with us. What’s with that?

Rad: Ah, don’t blame him. He’s been training with Scavenger all week. He’s really working hard.

Alexis: Hot Shot’ll pass the test. Right? Right?

Carlos: Sure, you know how stubborn he is.

Rad: Thank you.

Carlos: Hey.

Rad: Yeah Carlos, once Hot Shot finishes training, he’ll be way tougher than he was before.

Alexis: Guys! Why don’t we go see what he’s doing, okay?

Carlos: Really?

Alexis: Come on, I know you want to see Hot Shot in action as much as I do.

Carlos: Oooh… Yeah, maybe.

Alexis: Whatever, Carlos. You can stay here if you want to. Come on, Rad, let’s go.

Rad: C’mon guys, let’s roll. Man, I can hardly wait to see what Scavenger’s like as an instructor.

Carlos: Hey, hold on. Hey! Wait for me! I wanna come too! Wait up! Ahh, I don’t see anybody around here.

Alexis: Maybe they’re working out some place else.

Carlos: Aw, great. We came all this way and no Hot Shot.

Rad: Hmm?

Alexis: Hey, what is that, Rad?

Rad: Shh! Listen, you hear that?

Alexis & Carlos: What?

Carlos: Yeah, I think I hear it. It kinda sounds like an animal or something. Maybe another Decepticon broke into the base! Hey, it’s getting louder!

Rad: This way, hurry!

Carlos: Rad, what is it?

Rad: See for yourself.

Carlos: It’s Scavenger! I don’t believe it!

Alexis: Looks like you and Scavenger have something in common, Carlos. Scavenger must like taking naps as much as you. Even snores like you do.

Carlos: Yeah, but if he’s here, where’s Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Hi guys. I’m… right over here.

Kids: Hot Shot!

Carlos: What are you doing? Hey, aren’t you supposed to be training?

Hot Shot: Uh, yeah. Well, that is what I came here for. Uhh…

[Transition]

Hot Shot: So whaddya think?

Scavenger: Hmm… hmm…

Hot Shot: Oh yeah? So I did good? Huh?

Scavenger: Hmmm… hmm…

Hot Shot: Oh, that’s great. He’s asleep. What a lame instructor.

Alexis: So you’re gonna just sit up there and wait for him to wake up?

Carlos: C’mon! Go wake him up!

Hot Shot: No, he’s my instructor. I can’t do that.

Carlos: So how did he get to be an instructor, anyway? He was linked with the Decepticons not too long ago. You better watch yourself, man. I wouldn’t trust him.

Hot Shot: Hey, wait. Carlos… Hey, come on, Carlos, wait!

Rad: Ah, he’ll be all right. He’s just worried.

Alexis: I know how he feels.

Smokescreen: Red Alert, I just can’t understand it.

Red Alert: What’s that?

Smokescreen: You know… I don’t know why Optimus let that slimeball Scavenger into our group. I must admit he did give us a lot of new info on the new Mini-Con combo Skyboom shield, but I don’t trust him.

Red Alert: But he’s on our side now. Right?

Smokescreen: I know! I don’t like it. He betrayed the Decepticons, remember? He might turn around and do the same to us one day if we don’t keep an eye on him. I mean, that’s what Sideways did to us.

Red Alert: Hmmm…

Smokescreen: There’s no way of knowing if this guy is really our ally or not.

Red Alert: Smokescreen, give Scavenger a chance before you jump to conclusions.

Smokescreen: Erggh… All right!

Carlos (VO): So I’m not the only one who has his doubts about Scavenger. I think I’m gonna keep an eye on him, too.

Megatron: What are you trying to say?

Starscream: Sir, I was just saying we shouldn’t have just let the traitor just walk away.

Megatron: And why not?!

Starscream: Megatron! Don’t you understand? Scavenger has seen our base. He knows all about our operation. He’ll reveal our position to the enemies!

Megatron: Exactly what makes you think that?

Starscream: He made a very hasty exit and he gave no real reason for leaving us.

Cyclonus: Just because he’s a no-good deserter doesn’t mean he’s formed an alliance with the Autobots.

Demolishor: He’s a bounty hunter. He may have gone into combat somewhere else for all we know.

Cyclonus: Ahuhuh. Starscream, watch yourself. If you keep running your processor in overdrive, pretty soon you won’t be able to transform properly! Ahahaha!

Sideways: Where ever Scavenger is now, let’s just hope he gets what he deserves.

Cyclonus: Yeah! If he did switch alliances the way you did Sideways, we’ll take care of him! Right? You know what I mean! Ahahaha!

Sideways: No one double crosses the Decepticons and gets away with it. And Scavenger may have to learn that lesson the hard way.

Megatron: You’re right. If you find him, I want you to bring me his head.
Starscream: But Megatron! Please let me —

Megatron: Silence! I wasn’t talking to you! I do not want to hear your opinions anymore.

Sideways: Megatron.

Megatron: Yes, what is it, Sideways?

Sideways: Perhaps if we’re lucky we may find Scavenger working behind-the-scenes with the Autobots as a spy for us. Now that would be a stroke of luck, wouldn’t it? If and when we find him, it’ll be my pleasure to perform the necessary interrogation, sir. After all, I just want to do my part for the Decepticons.

Rad: So, how come you put so much trust in Scavenger, Optimus?

Carlos: Yeah, I don’t get it. You know, he could be a spy.

Optimus: What brought this on? I see no reason not to trust him.

Carlos: Remember, he stole a Mini-Con from Red Alert and handed it over to Megatron. You saw him do it.

Optimus: I haven’t forgotten, and that’s precisely why we can trust him.

Kids: Huh?!

Alexis: I think you’ve lost us.

Carlos: What are you talking about? That doesn’t make any sense at all.

Smokescreen: We’re all set, sir.

Optimus: Good. Red Alert, lock onto the Mini-Con’s co-ordinates.

Red Alert: I’m on it.

Smokescreen: Where in the world’s Scavenger? He’s your instructor, isn’t he coming? I knew we couldn’t trust him.

Hot Shot: Uh, yeah, he’s actually…

Scavenger: Mwahraw… What’s all the racket about?

Smokescreen: We’re moving out, what do you think?

Scavenger: Good… I’m just in time, then.

Hot Shot: You are late!

Scavenger: Don’t worry, we’ll make it. Oh, by the way, remember to keep that leg up while you kick.

Hot Shot: Pardon me?

Smokescreen: You just stay close to us out there. If you ask me, I don’t think you have what it takes to be an Autobot warrior.

Scavenger: Hmmm… You think so? Very well, I’ll stay behind and guard the base. I wouldn’t wanna get in your way or anything.

Smokescreen: That’s a good idea. No argument here.

Optimus: No, Scavenger. Come with us. We’re going to need your help.

Smokescreen: Oh, great.

Scavenger: Of course. As you wish, Optimus.

Carlos: Can we come along, too?

Optimus: I’m sorry, kids. We can’t take you along this time. The Decepticons have the Star Saber now. It’s bound to be a fierce battle.

Carlos: Awww!

Rad: Hey, it’s for the best, Carlos.

Carlos: I know, but somebody’s gotta keep an eye on Scavenger out there.

Alexis: Don’t have a meltdown, you can still do that from here using Laserbeak.

Carlos: Yeah, but it’s still not the same.

Optimus: Red Alert, I want you to hold down the fort.

Red Alert: Consider it done, Optimus.

Scavenger: Yeawhhh…

Megatron: Hmmm, I see they brought the traitor along with them.

Demolishor: Look, it’s Scavenger. So he did join up with the enemy.

Cyclonus: I can’t wait to take a piece out of him!

Megatron: You’ll wait until I give the order. Optimus Prime! Today is the day the Decepticons destroy the Autobots.

Optimus: You’re wrong again, Megatron. And we’re going to prove it.

Smokescreen: And today you’ll feel the power of the Autobot team.

Hot Shot: Let’s do this.

Megatron: Keep talking, you underdogs, victory will be mine today.

Scavenger: Erawwhh!

Megatron: Decepticons, prepare to attack. This is the end, Prime!
Optimus: If that’s what you think then I hope you brought backup, because y–

Megatron: Enough talk! Star Saber! Your time has come.

Optimus: Optimus, super mode! Transform!

Cyclonus: Here I come, you no good traitor! Crumplezone, powerlink! Quit moving!

Scavenger: You can kick and punch all you want, but you’ll never lay a hand on me.

Kids: Whoa…

Rad: Look, Scavenger’s got him.

Alexis: I guess he really is as strong as he looks.

Cyclonus: Oh, this really bites. Transform! Let’s see how you like this!

Scavenger: Not bad. Now try this on for size. Powerlink. Dozer Cannon!

Hot Shot: Nice shot!

Scavenger: I don’t like showing off, but I think you’ll agree that that high-flying whacko needed to be grounded permanently.

Hot Shot: Whoa, you did it, buddy. Hey, Optimus!

Megatron: What’s wrong, Optimus? Why aren’t you fighting back? C’mon! Don’t play games with me. I’m not in the mood.

Hot Shot: No!

Starscream: Stay where you are, Autobot.

Smokescreen: Get out of my way.

Demolishor: Not a chance.

Smokescreen: Where’s Scavenger when you need him?

Hot Shot: No way. If Optimus trusts him, I trust him. Scavenger, front and center! What? He’s disappeared.

Smokescreen: What?

Demolishor: Aw. It looks like Scavenger wasn’t such a great ally after all.

Smokescreen: That traitor, I knew we couldn’t trust him.

Hot Shot: Hey, don’t say that.

Smokescreen: Then how come when we need him the most he’s nowhere to be found, Hot Shot? And you wanna know why? Because when the going gets tough, he heads for the hills and disappears, that’s why.

Hot Shot: No. You’re wrong.

Smokescreen: Open your eyes, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot (VO): He’s my instructor… I don’t wanna believe it. But maybe Smokescreen’s right. Maybe Scavenger did desert us.

[Commercial]

Rad: Optimus Prime!

Alexis: C’mon, hang in there.

Rad: Man, I wonder where Scavenger could’ve gotten to.

Carlos: I think he ran away.

Rad: Yo, Red Alert!

Red Alert: Hmmm…

Optimus: Hahahaha…

Megatron: Well, Optimus. There’s nowhere left to run. At last I’ll finally be rid of you and your third-rate Autobot team for good.

Smokescreen: No! Would you let go of me!

Demolishor: You’re not going anywhere.

Hot Shot: Come out, Scavenger! And show them who’s — boss! Scavenger!

Rad: The Decepticons have our guys on the ropes. We better do something or the Autobots will be history.

Alexis: Red Alert, pan over to the left a little. Look, over at the cliff behind Optimus.

Carlos: It’s him! It’s Scavenger!

Rad: How’d he get over there?

Carlos: And what’s the dude up to?

Alexis: Maybe he’s planning a sneak attack on the Decepticons.

Rad: No way. If he was going to attack, I’m sure he would’ve done it by now.

Carlos: Yeah, you’re right. If you’re going to sneak up on someone, the best way to do it is from behind.

Alexis: No, he wouldn’t! The one Scavenger is going to attack is Optimus.

Carlos: I knew he was a Decepticon spy!

Rad: Hey Red Alert, contact Optimus now! Red Alert?

Megatron: Give it up, Optimus. You can’t save yourself. And one more step, and it’s all over. Your fate has been sealed the day we first met. Good riddance! It ends here!

Optimus: Transform!

Megatron: What?! Stop it. What are you doing?

Optimus: If I’m going down, then you’re coming with me.

Megatron: You planned this all along! You… tricked me!

Rad: Optimus, no!

Smokescreen: Hey, who’s that?!

Carlos: Look, it’s him! It’s Scavenger!

Optimus: I’ve got better things to do than to hang around with you, Megatron! Have a nice fall!

Megatron: Scavenger… Scavenger!

Smokescreen: Whoa…

Demolishor: No! It can’t be!

Starscream: Megatron!

Scavenger: Are you all right, Optimus?

Optimus: Yes, thanks. And you?

Scavenger: I’m fine.

Hot Shot: Is that Scavenger? Scavenger!

Carlos: Whoa, that was too cool. So Scavenger was planning on saving Optimus all along.

Alexis: He was hiding because he was waiting for the ride moment to spring into action.

Rad: Boy, that was pretty risky of Optimus to put all his trust in Scavenger like that.

Red Alert: Not really, kids. Those two are old friends. They’ve fought in many battles together. When things get tough, they know they can count on eachother.

Alexis: I don’t understand. Weren’t they enemies?

Red Alert: That’s right. Optimus and Scavenger once fought against eachother in combat. But they realized they were better off as allies instead of enemies. They’re both proud warriors who share similar beliefs.

Carlos: So, you mean, they became friends. Right, dude?

Red Alert: Yes, Carlos. And as friends, they go out of their way to help eachother. Even if there’s great danger and they must put themselves in harm’s way.

Kids: Oooh…

Red Alert: Scavenger is a noble warrior who fights for the common good. Sometimes at great personal risk.
Rad: Ooh, so you mean Scavenger gave Megatron that Mini-Con because he was —

Red Alert: — Because he knew it was a sacrifice he had to make for the Autobots. He deceived the Decepticons and infiltrated their base and learned all about their operation.

Carlos: Well then why didn’t he tell us that in the first place?

Red Alert: When you’re trying to gain someone’s trust, sometimes actions speak a lot louder than words can. And, in my opinion, Scavenger could very well be the trustworthiest of all the Autobots.

Carlos: Aw, man. Was I wrong about him…

Rad: Yeah, I know, but you’re not the only one.

Carlos: Well, I know he’ll make the perfect instructor for Hot Shot.

Alexis: For sure.

Megatron: Scavenger, I swear… I’ll get you for this.

Hot Shot: Yeah! We did it again. And the good guys come out on top! Hey, Decepticons! You had enough?

Demolishor: They got us. Hey, you. When you feel like joining us, come over.

Cyclonus: Oh, my aching motherboard.

Demolishor: What a worthless piece of junk.

Starscream: Hey, speaking of worthless junk, where’s Sideways disppeared to? Look, there he is!

Demolishor: And he’s with Megatron!

Megatron: Argghh! You’re mine, you traitor!

Demolishor: Oh, no! Megatron!

Smokescreen: Optimus, sir.

Optimus: Get in position! This battle’s still on!

Megatron: How dare you, Optimus. You’ll pay for your treachery.

Sideways: Megatron, you’re seriously injured. We must retreat. We can’t win this one.

Megatron: Don’t think you’ve defeated me, Optimus! I’ll get you.

Cyclonus: Huh?

Megatron: And you, Scavenger, next time I’ll take care of you personally!

Cyclonus: Hey! Wait up. No! Don’t leave me here!

Hot Shot: Ha! They’re on the run again!

Smokescreen: Scavenger… I just wanted to say you did some good work today. And there’s something else I should tell you. I really want to apologize… for the things I said back there. I was away out of line, and I’m… sorry about that.

Hot Shot: Yeah, me too. You’re my instructor and I had serious doubts about you. I’m sorry for that.

Scavenger: Okay. Are you two all done now? ‘Cause if you are, I think we should start looking for that Mini-Con. All this talk is starting to make me sleepy.

Hot Shot: Scavenger?

Scavenger: It’s boring talking about things that are in the past. Never does any good. Apologies accepted. Now let’s get back to business, okay?

Hot Shot: Yeah, you got it.

Rad: I’d say that about wraps things up, don’t you think?

Carlos: Yup.

Rad (VO): And that was how Scavenger became really tight with the rest of the team. And even Carlos learned to trust the newest member of the Autobots, eventually…

[Commercial]

Alexis: Boy, am I glad things are back to normal once again, Rad.

Rad: Yeah, I am too. But I still can’t get used to Scavenger’s snoring yet.

Carlos: Hey guys, it could be worse, right?

Rad: What do you mean?

Carlos: Well, you know we’ve gotta let the big guy get his rest. ‘Cause if we don’t, he could end up sleeping on the job and that would be really dangerous.

Rad: You said it.

[End]