Transformers: Energon
“Kicker Beware” – Episode 13
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams
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Megatron: Hmmm… Hhh…
Demolishor: Megatron hasn’t said a word since we’ve returned.
Cyclonus: Ah, I suppose it’s because he can’t figure out why those Autobots built that giant Energon tower. Hehehehehehehe!
Demolishor: Hey, Cyclonus, it’s not funny.
Cyclonus: Nyeh… Huh? All right!
Demolishor: Now you got him mad! Ooh! I’m sorry to bother you, sir!
Megatron: Too late!
Cyclonus: Yeah! We’re really sorry! I told Demolishor not to disturb you, but you think he would listen to me? Well it won’t happen again, I promise, Megatron-sir. I swear, I promise!
Megatron: You two idiots. Did you even dare to imply that I, Megatron, failed on my last mission?
Demolishor: Well, we were unable to steal any Energon from them.
Cyclonus: Yeah, and because there’s only four of us, we don’t have the mach power to attack any —
Megatron: Correct me if I’m wrong, but you think I should be more like Scorponok and attack the Autobots’ bases on Mars?!
Cyclonus: Hehehehehe! Heh, heh… What’s wrong with that idea? Teeyaahhh! Aaaah! Ehh-heheheheheheh…
Demolishor: On second thought, Megatron, I’m willing to go along with anything you say, sir.
Megatron: Very well then. Are you willing to follow my every command?
Demolishor: Uhh, yessir.
Megatron: Wait just one minute.
Demolishor: Uhhh…
Megatron: Is there someone you know of whose found Energon?
Demolishor: Ugh…
Megatron: So, Demolishor, could it be the Omnicons?
Demolishor: Uhh, sir, how would I know?!
Megatron: On our last mission, you wandered off for a while, and possibly you discovered some information you’re not willing to divulge.
Demolishor: N-no! That’s ridiculous, sir!
Cyclonus: Hehehuuh! It was a human! Some kid, he’s the one who found the Energon! Hahahahaha!
Megatron: Interesting. You never mentioned anything about a human, Demolishor. Do you know which one?
Demolishor: Rggghh…
Megatron: Might I remind you it’s in your best interest to tell me everything you know.
Demolishor: Cyclonus was right! It’s the boy! The Autobots call him Kicker!
Megatron: Yesss, just as I suspected. So, Scorponok, what brings you here? On an eavesdropping mission, perhaps?
Scorponok: I’ve come with news, Megatron.
Megatron: Well, then spit it out.
Scorponok: One of our Command Jaguar Terrorcons has been captured and has been transferred to the Autobot moonbase.
Megatron: The moon?!
Scorponok: Yes. I’m not quite sure why Optimus Prime and his men brought him there. However, that’s the latest from my sources.
Megatron: But Lunar City was completely destroyed a few months ago. So why would they bring him up there? Hmm.. Yes. They must’ve discovered a motherload of Energon there.
Scorponok: If that’s the case, might I suggest we attack them now, before they can raise another Energon tower?
Megatron: Yes, I concur. And if my gut feeling is correct, that boy will be with those mindless Autobots. All right, men. Move out.
Q-2: Sooo, it’s a human they’re after!
Q-1: Interesting.
Q-2: How delicious. A human with the unique ability to sense the Energon.
Q-1: That’s ridiculous. How could a human possibly sense Energon?
Q-2: Why do you resist us?
Q-1: Because I do not trust that buffoon Scorponok for a second! And I’m not the one resisting!
Q-4: Scorponok… I want to meet this boy.
Ironhide: Transform! So what makes you think there’s still Energon here, Kicker?
Kicker: I can’t explain it. Somehow I can feel it.
Ironhide: Well, if you ask me, there’s nothing here. The Decepticons wasted this place.
Kicker: Ya gotta trust me, Ironhide. It’s not what it looks like.
Ironhide: Okay, let’s just say you’re right. Let’s say there is Energon here somewhere. But you gotta admit, it would take months before we could get a base up and running.
Kicker: Eghh.
Ironhide: How could we build a tower without a foundation? This moon dust would never support one.
Kicker: Hey, knock it off! I know what I know, okay?
Ironhide: Yeah, whatever… Boss!
Optimus: Are you picking up any Energon, men?
Skyblast: Nothing, sir. But to be honest, our equipment isn’t quite as precise as Kicker’s senses are.
Strongarm: Yeah, Skyblast’s right, Optimus. I dunno how he does it, but the kid’s got a nose for Energon.
Signal Flare: Well, maybe that Terrorcon would help us out.
Kicker: Wait, maybe I can have him. I’ve never had a pet.
Strongarm: What?!
Kicker: I’m just kidding.
Signal Flare: I — knew that. Heh.
Optimus: What’s the verdict, Kicker?
Kicker: I’m not sure. There’s times when I’m sensing Energon and then it goes away. It’s weird.
Optimus: Well, don’t worry, Kicker. We’ll stay put and keep digging as long as we have to. Just point out where you sense it.
Kicker: Thanks for backing me, Optimus.
Optimus: Optimus Prime, Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Optimus Prime, Powerlinx complete!
Kicker: Hey Ironhide, get over here!
Ironhide: Aw, man. I wish he’d quit treating me like dirt. Transform!
Kicker: Huh? Why’s he stopping? He must be sensing something.
Ironhide: I thought you were the only one around here with that special talent.
Kicker: Hey Ironhide, would ya knock it off?! Signal Flare, go check it out. C’mon Ironhide, let’s follow him.
Ironhide: Aw, gimme a break, Kicker! There’s nothing out there but more — nothing!
Signal Flare: Is he always like this, Ironhide?
Ironhide: Yeah, for some dumb reason, he’s got it in his head he’s running the show around here.
Kicker: (VO) Man, it sure is a good thing they don’t have a clue that I know what I’m doing. But one thing I’m sure of, there is life up there on the moon. I’ve known that since Misha and me were on the balcony back on Earth. And what’s even stranger is, from the time we landed here on Lunar City, I’ve had this bizarre feeling that something — or someone — has been watching us. And I can’t shake it.
Kicker: Huh?
Ironhide: What gives?
Signal Flare: Heads up. Decepticon detected.
Kicker: Decepticon?!
Signal Flare: At twelve o’clock!
Ironhide: Battle stations, everyone!
Demolishor: No, hold your fire! Hold your fire! It’s just me! Hold your fire!
Ironhide: It’s Demolishor.
Demolishor: Heh, heh. Long time, no see, huh guys?
Kicker: (VO) Demolishor? Is that who I was sensing? That’s weird.
Ironhide: So, what brings you here?
Demolishor: Where do you want me to start, boys? Heh. I guess the bottom line is I decided to desert Megatron while I could.
Ironhide: Yeah, right, like we’re gonna buy that fairy tale.
Demolishor: Hey, gimme a break. I went AWOL because I’m tired of Megatron and that’s all you need to know.
Ironhide: Huh.
Demolishor: Okay then, I’ll prove it to you. Follow me.
Ironhide: No way! We’ve gotta report this to Optimus!
Demolishor: Aw, would ya gimme a break? I don’t have time to argue. I stole the Decepticon mobile fortress and if Megatron finds out, I’m done for. Well, are you coming or what?
Signal Flare: No! It’s a trap!
Ironhide: Whoa.
Demolishor: You’ve gotta believe me. You don’t have a choice, Kicker.
Kicker: Sorry, pal. No dice!
Optimus: Ironhide! Report your status, stat!
Ironhide: We’ve engaged the enemy, sir. And I’ve got a sick feeling they’re after Kicker.
Optimus: Hold tight. We’re on our way. Huh? Megatron! Hggh!
Megatron: Hahahaha… Always a pleasure, Optimus Prime.
Cyclonus: Hehehehe!
Optimus: Copter-2, launch! Find Kicker.
Megatron: That’s completely pointless, Prime. Your miniscule minion is a little late to help you because now — you’re all mine! Ha, ha, ha!
Optimus: Hwaah! Hot Shot, Inferno, Jetfire! We’re under attack! Proceed to Lunar City on the double!
Jetfire: C’mon! We gotta get motorin’! Transform!
Miranda: No! Kicker!
Dr. Jones: Ha, ha, ha, ha. It’s okay, honey. He’s with Optimus. There’s nothing to worry about.
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Prowl: Now what do we do? Head back to Optimus?
Rodimus: No, Prowl. It’s not our place to interfere with his battles. We’ll stay put right here for now.
Landmine: But Rodimus-sir, you can’t just let him hang out to dry like that.
Rodimus: (VO) I wish I could, Landmine, but I entrusted him to protect planet Cybertron. It would be wrong to jump in and interfere.
Kicker: Stop it! Cease firing! Ugh. Everybody, just hold your horses!
Ironhide: Are you nuts?!
Kicker: I mean it, Ironhide!
Signal Flare: Kicker!
Kicker: Hey you guys, I think we oughta take Demolishor at his word. I mean, what’s it gonna hurt?
Ironhide: Have you totally lost it, Kicker?!
Kicker: Well, it’ll give me a chance to spy on the bad guys.
Ironhide: Transform! No, Kicker!
Kicker: This whole thing is about me. Isn’t it, Demolishor?
Demolishor: Uh, yeah.
Ironhide: Get back here! Hhh… Uhh, uhh.
Misha: Look! We have a visual on Kicker.
Miranda: Oh no. He’s surrounded by Terrorcons. What’s going on up there?
Dr. Jones: I told you before, he’s fine. That boy is a chip off the old block!
Misha: I don’t believe it.
Dr. Jones: Huh?
Misha: Kicker doesn’t have any weapons, Dr. Jones. That means he’s totally at their mercy.
Sally: But why?
Misha: There’d only be two reasons. Either Kicker trusts them, or he has a plan.
Rodimus: Prowl, either that boy is courageous or a fool… Or both.
Prowl: I agree, Rodimus.
Rodimus: Let’s keep an eye on him.
Hot Shot: Hot Shot, transform!
Inferno: Inferno, transform.
Jetfire: Jetfire, transform!
Cyclonus: Aha! Hahahahaha!
Hot Shot: Optimus-sir, where’s Kicker?!
Optimus: I dispatched Copter-2 to monitor him. He’ll be fine.
Kicker: There it is. Megatron’s mobile fortress.
Q-4: Scorponok, it’s time for an update.
Scorponok: We have the boy.
Q-4: You mustn’t let him go near Megatron. I want to speak to him directly.
Q-2: I can’t believe Demolishor pulled it off! Curse that traitor Demolishor!
Q-1: He tried to trick us, but it backfired on him.
Q-2: Now’s our chance, Scorponok. As soon as they arrive, destroy the whole lot of them!
Scorponok: It shall be done.
Kicker: Hhh! What’s going on?!
Demolishor: Wait just one minute. What does Scorponok think he’s doing? Come back here! This wasn’t in the plan! I said come back here! Aaahhh! Oooh!
Ironhide: Demolishor!
Demolishor: Stay away from me, Autobot! Oh, come on, Ironhide, don’t you get it? I came here to trick you.
Ironhide: I know, but —
Cyclonus: Megatron! Megatron-sir!
Megatron: Hmm?! Just what in the universe does Scorponok think he’s doing?! Scorponok!
Autobots: Ughh!
Megatron: Wait a minute. It looks like he’s trying to round up all the Autobots. Aaah! Ahh! You incompetent fool! Watch where you’re firing!
Hot Shot: Oh no, Optimus! It’s coming straight at us!
Jetfire: Aw, c’mon. We can’t just stand here, sir!
Optimus: No, we’re staying put, Jetfire. Nobody leaves until we hear from Kicker.
Inferno: Hey Hot Shot, it’s time to Powerlinx.
Hot Shot: Let’s do it.
Inferno: Inferno…
Hot Shot: Hot Shot…
Inferno & Hot Shot: Powerlinx!
Inferno: Powerlinx Inferno.
Optimus: Okay, men. Give them everything you’ve got.
Rodimus: I don’t like this. Huh?! What was that?!
Demolishor: Huh?! This is out of control!
Kicker: I get it…!
Ironhide: Get back here, Kicker, it’s not safe!
Kicker: No. Everything’s fine, Ironhide.
Ironhide: Aww man, would you just gimme a break?!
Kicker: They’re on their way.
Jetfire: Uhh. What? Huh?!
Optimus: What is that?!
Jetfire: It — looks like a base! The Omnicons in Lunar City are still alive!
Inferno: You’re right. And somehow Kicker knew they were here all along.
Optimus: Open the spacebridge and send up the Energon tower. We have a foundation!
Dr. Jones: You got it, Optimus. Oh, I’ll need your help, Rad.
Rad: I’m on it.
Sally: There. Ya see, Misha? Kicker was right — again.
Misha: I just knew it.
Signal Flare Units: Aaargghh! Ughh! Aaargghh!
Megatron: Don’t let them finish it, men. Destroy that tower at once!
Optimus: I need cover, men!
Megatron: Throw everything you’ve got at them!
Optimus: Energize the tower now!
Cyclonus: Ohhh no! Aaahhaaahaah!
Megatron: Retreat! Retreat!
Kicker: Heh. If you want a little piece of advice, I’d say you’d better get your butts out here before Optimus spots you guys.
Q-4: Tell me, human.
Kicker: Hhh? You can talk?!
Q-4: Tell me how you know where the Energon is. I require Energon more than anything.
Kicker: Who are you?
Q-4: I am Alpha Q. I only use my Command Jaguar Terrorcon in order to speak to you.
Kicker: Alpha Q?!
Q-4: I have one purpose — to gain control of the universe. In so doing, I require vast amounts of Energon, and I cannot allow you to stand in my way.
Kicker: Hhh…
Q-4: I hope I make myself perfectly clear…
Scorponok: Adios, Megatron. Uhhh!
Megatron: Explain yourself, Scorponok.
Scorponok: Ergggghhh.
Kicker: Okay. I understand the part about you wanting Energon, but what does that have to do with me?
Q-4: All in good time, human.
Ironhide: Kicker! The energy blast from the tower is headed this way. We gotta high tail it outta here, now!
Kicker: Huh? I wanna know, Alpha Q! Ughh! Eraah! Ugh, aaaah! Who is this Alpha Q?
Demolishor: Whoa! Where did this monstrosity come from?
Ironhide: Hey Demolishor… So, whose side are you on now?
Demolishor: I’m a Decepticon, under Megatron’s command.
Cyclonus: Haha, hahahaha! Then hop onboard the Cyclonus Express!
Demolishor: Hey, come back here!
Signal Flare: Forget him, Ironhide.
Ironhide: One day I’m gonna teach that Demolishor a lesson.
Signal Flare: Teach a Decepticon a lesson?
Ironhide: One that that traitor will never forget.
Kicker: I’d sure like to find out what the deal is with that Alpha Q.
Cyclonus: Ha, ha, haha! Oh Demolishor, what about your little buddy?!
Demolishor: Kicker!
Kicker: Ughh!
Cyclonus: Hahaha! Ugh! Ohh, almost got me! Time to blow this shooting gallery.
Kicker: Who fired those shots?!
Rodimus: In due time, Kicker… Soon.
Cyclonus: Oh, please, Megatron. That last battle left me with some major damage. I need repairs, sir, and I can’t go on until I get them done!
Megatron: Enough whining! If you need repairs, fine, I’ll look after you. But spare me the blubbering, soldier.
Cyclonus: Uhh? Aaaaayahh! Huhh! Uhh, hhh. Ehh. Hehehe, heheheh. Uhh? Huhhuh…
Snow Cat: Aaah! Aheh…
Megatron: It’s unfortunate that you failed to deliver the human to me. But I must admit, your little adventure was a little intriguing to say the least, Scorponok.
Scorponok: Sire…
Megatron: Correct me if I’m wrong, but weren’t you attempting to steal my mobile fortress towards the Autobots in an attempt to crush them?
Scorponok: Precisely, Megatron.
Megatron: I suppose, in a selfish way, I’m glad you failed. That leaves Optimus Prime for me. Aha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Dr. Jones: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Aha, I’m impressed, everyone! You sure showed those Decepticons who’s boss! And now that the Energon tower’s operational, no one will stop us!
Sally: Uh, Dad…
Dr. Jones: Huh?
Sally: Could you tone it down a little?
Dr. Jones: Oh… Right. Sorry.
Misha: That was some battle.
Kicker: Sure was. And it’s a lucky thing we discovered the Omnicons at Lunar City when we did, or they could be mining Energon for Megatron right now.
Misha: Don’t be so modest. From what Ironhide told me, you’re the reason they went back up there to investigate. You’re the reason they’re all still alive.
Kicker: Yeah, but there’s something I don’t understand. I was about to be kidnapped when someone fired shots that forced the Decepticons to retreat. It’s weird. It’s like I’ve got some kinda guardian angel watching out for me.
Misha: Well, Kicker, you think it could be that Alpha Q guy?
Kicker: I don’t think so, Misha. I don’t know what to make of him, but he’s definitely not my guardian angel. Ahh, when’s this all gonna end?!
Misha: It seems everyone in the universe is fighting to own Energon. It makes me sad. Don’t they realize there’s enough for everyone?
Kicker: Well, maybe one day they will realize it, Misha. And then this will all be over.
Misha: Everything will turn out just fine.
Kicker: Hmm? I sure hope so.
Misha: Deep down inside, I believe one day we will understand everything about this great big universe. Don’t you, Kicker?
Kicker: Yeah. I guess.
[End]
Episode Notes
-They actually get specific in this episode when it comes to types of Terrorcons. Unfortunately, they did not translate the name “Command Jaguar” into “Battle Ravage.”
-There’s a close-up on the wrong face for Alpha Q’s line: “Now’s our chance, Scorponok. As soon as they arrive, destroy the whole lot of them!”
-When Alpha Q starts speaking through the Battle Ravage unit, Kicker says “you can talk?!” However, they spoke earlier in the series. Whoops!
-Alpha Q says his purpose is to control the universe, which is incorrect.
-With the addition of the more sensible Q face, here’s the update Alpha Q legend.
Alpha Q Legend
Alpha Q-1 = Angry voice
Alpha Q-2 = Eccentric voice
Alpha Q-3 = Deep voice
Alpha Q-4 = Wise voice