Yes, It's Me, I'm Starscream

At the top of the building, Megatron stomped on Jazz and rubbed it against the ground. The Transformers' limb structure is too different from that of humans, especially the Decepticon, which were created for war. Their arms and legs are disproportionate to their torsos and heads. Megatron could easily grab Jazz with one slap.

Jazz was captured and was still using his arm weapon to fight back, but the output was too small... no, it was because Megatron's shield was too strong. He fired several shots, but it didn't even scratch his skin.

Click!

Megatron stomped heavily, causing Jazz to scream in agony. He then grabbed him and said disdainfully, "You little bastard, is that all you've got?"

With that, Megatron grabbed Jazz's torso with one hand and his right leg with the other, raising them above his head as if to tear them in two.

Boom! Boom! Rumble!!

Two missiles struck from behind, sending Megatron flying backward. His palm loosened, and Jazz was thrown into the air and free-falling.

Russell, transformed into an F-22 Raptor, swept past, cracking its fuselage. After a mechanical sound, it transformed into a giant robot shaped like an inverted triangle. It was estimated to be 9 meters tall, with two pairs of wings tucked behind it, long limbs, and an equally bizarre body proportion.

The rear thrusters activated, and Russell grabbed Jazz, propelling him into a rapid flight, landing on the roof of a slightly shorter building.

Starscream, as expected of the Decepticon's second-in-command, is one of the three giants alongside Soundwave and Shockwave, his equipment is extremely luxurious. The jetpack on his back alone is noteworthy; it 'Star Jet with a built-in Star Engine, allowing him to travel alone through space, making it the fastest flying Decepticon.

With its excellent fire control and positioning systems, the Starscream can precisely guide cluster missiles, making it a master of surprise attacks and guerrilla warfare.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Although Jazz was saved, upon seeing that it was Starscream, he immediately began to attack without saying a word.

The shield rippled, Russell, too lazy to explain, imitated Megatron by stepping on it. He wasn't as muscular as Megatron, but stepping on a Jazz was no problem for him.

Russell looked down and asked, "Why hasn't Optimus Prime arrived yet? Is there traffic?"

"Starscream, do you think I'd tell you?"

"Fool, I'm your savior. If it weren't for me, you would have been a martyr just now." Russell scoffed, kicking Jazz away. "Get lost. Hurry up and call Optimus Prime over here. His justice has been too late."

Jazz remained silent, gave Starscream a deep look, then turned and jumped off the building.

BOOM!!!

With a dull thud of metal colliding, Jazz spun back. The impact was quite heavy, and he landed at Russell's feet, taking a long time to recover.

Boom!

The Cybertronian Jet Fighter transformed into Megatron, its massive body stomping on the ground, its crimson electronic eyes blazing with fury as it locked onto Russell: "Starscream?"

"Yes, it's me, I'm Starscream!"

"You betrayed me?"

Russell didn't say anything, but raised his hand and gave the middle finger. Megatron making a fuss over nothing; Starscream had betrayed him more than once or twice.

"Starscream, you've disappointed me greatly. Even if I'm dead, it's not your place to give orders." Megatron roared as he transformed into a Cybertron jet and rammed into Russell.

Russell didn't take the hit head-on. Instead, he flipped over and fell to the ground, aiming at Megatron's back and raising the missile launcher on his left arm.

The launcher rotated, and six missiles were launched at an angle!

This weapon is a standard combo weapon for the Decepticon. It has unlimited ammunition and immense power, but excessive use will damage the machine. Although it is said to be unlimited, it is best to use it sparingly, and it needs to be replenished after the battle.

Megatron dodged four of the six missiles, while two struck him squarely in the body. After a dazzling ball of fire exploded, Megatron's robot form landed in front of Russell. His unharmed body indicated that Russell had failed to penetrate the enemy's armor.

"Starscream, I thought you were prepared, but... is this all the power you have?"

Megatron sneered. The powerful and ruthless leader was preparing to warm up before Optimus Prime arrived, letting the traitor know who the real boss was.

Clang!

Megatron flicked his right arm, and a conjoined, curved blade emerged, its tip sharp, grooved, and barbed. This metal blade was armed with its own cannon; a single strike could kill its target. Optimus Prime died by this very blade in Transformers 2.

Russell's eye twitched. Megatron was going to play close combat. Although Starscream didn't have the upper hand in terms of firepower and shields, his mobility could make up for it, allowing him to barely hold his own against Megatron for a while. But in close combat...

Russell glanced at the melee equipment and was speechless. Apart from the multi-barreled machine gun on his right arm, Starscream only had one attached weapon... a chainsaw.

Compared to Megatron's massive metal blade, Russell cursed inwardly, "Damn it! Starscream doesn't even have a decent melee weapon. Is this guy that afraid of dying?"

After glancing at the lottery entries contributed by Optimus Prime and the other two, Russell immediately activated the system to see what melee weapons the Autobots had.

[Character Card: Optimus Prime (Optimus Prime, Iron Bull, Combo)]

[Item Card: Heat-Melting Great Axe (Melee Weapon, Ignores Energy Shields)]

[Character Card: Ironhide (Weapons Expert/Bodyguard)]

[Skill Card: Cybertronian Auto Repair (Professional windshield tinting, also offers headlight repair, hood restoration, modification, polishing, and painting)]

Heat-Melting Great Axe!

Russell's eyes lit up. Optimus Prime's Heat Axe, the weapon that ripped Megatron's head off in Transformers 3, suddenly made this battle seem like a fateful showdown.

Buzz!

Using the Item Card, Russell conjured a double-edged giant axe in his hand. The axe blade was charged and ignited with a fiery red light, radiating rolling Heat Wave outwards, like a mass of flowing magma.

"Starscream..."

Megatron lowered his voice. He seemed to smell Optimus Prime's scent. This feeling was terrible. Starscream had not only betrayed him, but also the Decepticon.

Without saying a word, Russell swung his giant axe at Megatron, the scorching blade landing squarely on his head.

It's not that the Heat-Melting Great Axe can ignore energy shields; Megatron's metal blade can too. This is why many of the leader-level characters in Transformers often engage in close combat—not because they enjoy it, but because they raise their shields and clash head-on, and they can fight for ages.

Megatron, a veteran of countless battles, was not so easily fooled. He raised his one-piece metal blade to parry, while his other arm extended a sharp claw, fiercely stabbing towards the spark in Russell's chest.

With a crisp metallic clang, Russell gripped Megatron's attacking claws and pried them apart with all his might.

Megatron grinned maliciously. In terms of strength, Starscream was no match for him. Although the two were of similar height, both taller than Optimus Prime, Starscream had long limbs and was at a significant disadvantage in terms of strength. He had no desire for close combat.

Caught off guard, Russell adopted his own fighting style and, despite his efforts, Megatron managed to twist his arm back, leaving white marks on his chest with his five claws.

Bang!

Russell kicked Megatron in the chest, released his grip on the man's arm, and used the momentum to step back a short distance.

The initial encounter was tentative and the result was not ideal. Megatron's stats in all aspects were stronger than Starscream's, making it too difficult to fight against him with this Character Card.

However, Starscream also has his own advantages: his speed!

With his back thrusters activating, Russell stomped on the ground and charged head-on at Megatron. Utilizing his speed to amplify his power, he raised his Heat Axe high and brought it down with a powerful slash just before he was upon him.

Clang!

Sparks flew as Megatron was sent flying backward. Russell, using his jetpack to stay aloft, raised his left arm at Megatron, who was still on the ground, and fired his missiles in quick succession.

Unable to break through the shield, they instead forced Megatron to plummet, creating a large crater in the ground. Then, they continued to suppress him with fire, and flames soared into the sky as Megatron was pinned down and unable to lift his head.

As expected, this is how Starscream's Character Card should be used.

Russell descended and unleashed a barrage of attacks on Megatron, occasionally throwing in a sudden axe blow, leaving Megatron momentarily flustered.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—

Flames exploded from one end of the street to the other. If it were any other Transformers, its shield would have been destroyed long ago, but Megatron was still full of energy.

Although he didn't suffer any serious injuries, being overwhelmed by Starscream was enough to infuriate Megatron. He deflected the sweeping giant axe with a single slash, sheathed his conjoined metal blade, and clasped his arms together, forming a fusion cannon.

Boom!!!

Russell was wreaking havoc when he was hit by the energy blast from the fusion cannon. A shield lit up on his body, but he felt an immense force strike him, and his body was sent flying uncontrollably. He crashed into a building wall, embedding most of his body in it. Looking down, he saw that half of the shield's energy had been depleted.

In other words, if he takes another hit, he'll basically be finished.

It was only then that Russell realized Megatron's deep love for Starscream. He was using his ultimate weapon for close combat, which meant he never intended to kill Starscream in the first place!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—

Four missiles struck from high altitude, the shockwaves from the explosions causing Russell's shield to ripple and become less stable than before.

An F-22 Raptor descended from the sky, transforming into a giant robot that landed beside Megatron. It was Starscream. He knelt on one knee and hurriedly explained, "Megatron, that person is not me. I am Starscream."

Megatron's electronic eyes flashed with shock. He turned to look at Russell and said in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?"

"Would you believe me if I said I was your old brother Optimus Prime?" Russell gripped the Heat Axe, his gaze sweeping over Megatron and Starscream. Two of them at once, this was troublesome.

"Excuse my bluntness, but if Optimus Prime looked like that, we would have stopped working with him a long time ago."

The voice came from behind Russell; it was Jazz. Once he recovered, Jazz rushed to help. Even if he were stupid, he could tell from the situation that the person saving him wasn't Starscream.

"I will always remember your life-saving grace, and I apologize for my rudeness just now!"

Russell looked disgusted and said bluntly, "What are you doing here? Don't be a hindrance. Hurry up and find Optimus Prime."

No, he's already here!

At the end of the street corner, a Peterbilt 389 Truck tractor unit began to transform, and Optimus Prime, stuck in traffic, finally arrived.

"Optimus Prime!"

"Megatron!"

Overjoyed to see his old friend, Optimus Prime pulled out the Barrel Cannon from his back and fired a shot that Megatron in the head.