Mission Complete

Oden crouched low, scanning the battlefield as he carefully mapped the positions of the bots. His mind worked quickly, analyzing their movements. The moment he spotted an opening, he burst into action, a blur of speed and precision. Sprinting toward Battletrap, he ducked under a wild swing, pivoted, and swept Battletrap's feet out from under him. The massive bot hit the ground with a resounding crash.

Before Battletrap could react, Oden's twin swords glinted in the air. He swung them in a deadly arc toward his downed opponent, but a blaster shot shattered the air. Oden's instincts took over. He twisted his swords together to block the bolt, sparks flying as he deflected the shot.

Jumping back, Oden's sharp eyes found the source: Stepper, perched on higher ground with his blaster aimed. Oden smirked and darted toward him, weaving through blaster fire like a phantom. Along the way, two smaller bots lunged at him, weapons raised.

Oden dropped into a low slide, slicing through the legs of the first bot with one blade while spinning into a reverse slash that disarmed the second. Using the momentum, he flipped backward, landed on his feet, and deflected another bolt mid-air.

Stepper, now desperate, unleashed a rapid volley of blaster fire. Oden leaped into the air, twisting his body mid-flight to avoid the shots. He kicked off a nearby wall, launching himself directly at Stepper. His blades came down in a precise strike, severing Stepper's blaster in half.

Before Stepper could react, Oden dropped one sword, planted his hand on the ground, and delivered a punishing roundhouse kick to Stepper's ribs. The force of the blow sent the bot crashing into a nearby wall, sparks erupting from his frame.

Oden didn't stop. Transforming his free hand into a blaster, he pivoted and fired a shot that struck Targetmaster squarely in the chest, taking him out of the fight.

A furious roar erupted behind him. Oden spun just in time to see Battletrap charging again. This time, the massive bot swung both fists like hammers. Oden sidestepped one strike and used his blade to parry the other, the impact sending shockwaves through his arm.

Using Battletrap's momentum, Oden ducked low and executed a spinning leg sweep that forced the bot to stumble. Taking advantage, Oden vaulted over Battletrap's back, slashing down at his shoulders as he went. Sparks flew as Battletrap roared in pain.

Landing behind him, Oden pivoted on one foot and delivered a devastating flying kick to Battletrap's exposed back, sending him crashing to the ground.

Battletrap growled and swung a fist wildly as he tried to rise. Oden blocked it with both swords, twisting his blades to wrench the bot's arm at an unnatural angle. The resulting crack echoed across the battlefield. With swift, surgical precision, Oden slashed Battletrap's legs and arms, forcing him to collapse.

"Enough," came a sharp, commanding voice. "Hands in the air!"

Oden turned slowly, raising his hands. Standing a few paces away was Prowl, his blaster trained on Oden.

"Relax," Oden said, his tone calm. "I'm not with them. I just saved your hide. Name's Oden—a bounty hunter."

Prowl's steely expression didn't falter. "Identification. Now."

Oden reached into a compartment on his armor and produced his credentials. Prowl examined them carefully before nodding and lowering his weapon. "Thanks for the help. I'm Prowl, sent by the police force to capture these criminals. But... let's just say things didn't go as planned."

Oden smirked faintly. "Yeah, I noticed. Don't worry about it. I'm glad I could lend a hand."

The two surveyed the battlefield, where only the heavy hitters remained alive but incapacitated. Oden set to work, expertly applying shock inhibitor cuffs to the downed bots to keep them sedated.

"We need to deliver these criminals to the authorities," Oden said. "But I'm not familiar with Iacon. Can you help?"

"Of course," Prowl replied.

Together, they loaded the criminals and stolen weapons onto transport ships. Setting the ships to autopilot, they ensured the contraband would reach its destination alongside their own vessels.

The journey to Iacon was long, but as Oden approached, his breath caught at the sight before him.

The sprawling metropolis stretched far and wide, gleaming under the sunlight. Towering skyscrapers rose like monuments to progress, their metallic surfaces reflecting the city's vibrant energy. At the center stood an enormous, intricate tower, its sleek architecture marking it as the hub of governance and technology. Surrounding the city was a shimmering body of water, adding an air of serenity to its futuristic grandeur.

"This is... incredible," Oden muttered, his voice filled with awe.

Prowl chuckled as they landed. "Welcome to Iacon," he said with a knowing grin.

As Oden stepped off his ship, the bustling streets and vibrant energy of the city filled him with a strange mix of wonder and determination. For a moment, he allowed himself to savor the beauty of Iacon.

The docking bays of Iacon were buzzing with activity as Oden and Prowl brought the captured criminals into the local precinct. The towering building of the Iacon Security Force loomed over the cityscape, its sleek metal walls adorned with the insignia of justice. Inside, bots hurried about, processing reports, monitoring surveillance feeds, and detaining suspects.

Oden hauled one of the cuffed criminals over his shoulder while Prowl led the way. The Kaon bounty hunter felt the stares as soon as they entered. Whispers rippled through the precinct, and he caught snippets of conversations.

"Isn't he from Kaon?"

"What's someone like that doing here?"

"Can we even trust him? Probably just as bad as the ones he's bringing in."

Oden ignored them, his expression unreadable, but his grip on the criminal tightened slightly. 

At the processing desk, Prowl handed over his report. "These are the bots responsible for the theft of military-grade weaponry. Bounty Hunter Oden assisted in their capture. He's here to collect the reward."

The clerk, a slender bot with gleaming white plating, glanced at Oden with thinly veiled suspicion. "A bounty hunter from Kaon, huh?" he said, scanning Oden's credentials. 

Oden held his ground, his expression cool. "I didn't come here for pleasantries. I came for the reward."

The clerk scoffed and tapped at his console. "Yeah, yeah. Let's see… payment for the capture of high-priority criminals. Don't expect this kind of payday often."

The clerk transferred the credits and handed Oden a datapad confirming the transaction. Oden glanced at it briefly before slipping it into a compartment on his armor. As he turned to leave, one of the officers muttered just loud enough for him to hear, "Probably used to working with criminals. No wonder he knew how to catch them."

Oden stopped in his tracks, his swords rattling slightly in their sheaths as he clenched his fists. Prowl, noticing the tension, stepped in.

"That's enough!" Prowl's voice rang out across the precinct, silencing the murmurs. "Oden risked his life to stop these bots and recover stolen weaponry that could've put Iacon at risk. Show some respect."

The room went quiet, the officers and clerks looking anywhere but at Oden. He gave Prowl a nod of thanks but didn't say anything as he walked out of the precinct and into the bustling streets of Iacon.

Outside, the city was alive with activity. Sleek transports hummed overhead, and the streets were filled with bots of all shapes and sizes. Oden took a moment to take it all in, the vibrant energy of the metropolis contrasting sharply with the grim, industrial streets of Kaon.

Prowl caught up to him. "Don't let them get to you," he said.

"I don't," Oden replied, though his tone was hard. "

 "Still, just know that if you ever need help you've got an ally here in Iacon."

Oden hesitated for a moment before shaking Prowl's hand. "Appreciate it."

As Prowl walked back into the precinct, Oden stood on the sidewalk, watching the city's vibrant life unfold around him. He could feel the weight of the stares, the whispers, the judgment. 

With his payment secured and his mission complete, Oden turned and walked back to his transport it was time to go home.

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Hi it's your friendly author here so in this chapter i brought Prowl so Oden gets to know a autobot before the plot starts to thicken. I allowed Oden to feel discrimination for him to no what other bots go through first hand. It will help when he meets megatron and orion pax (optimus prime). The plot is thickening and the war for cybertron will start in a few chapters.

If you have something you want to see in the story personally please leave a comment