"Open File: Video Files. Open File: History. Open Item: Cybertronian Civil War Documentary."

"Many years ago, Cybertron was ravaged by a war; a war within its own boundaries: the Cybertronian Civil War, also known as the Great War. The war split Cybertron into two factions: the heroic Autobots lead by Ultra Magnus and the evil Decepticons lead by the brutal Megatron each fighting for control for Cybertron. The Autobots battled valiantly, fighting bravely in the name of honor, their exploits inspiring hope and glory to the war-torn country and inspiring many generations of Cybertronians yet to come."

"What a load of bull," the grumpy old Ratchet said as the video ended, "Why do you spend all your time watching those stupid history vids?"

"Well, all the great Autobot leaders learned from the past: Alpha Trion, Orion Pax, and even Ultra Magnus," Optimus Prime explained.

"Look around Prime! The Great Wars ended centuries ago. And we're stuck out here in the middle of nowhere."

"But you were there Ratchet. What were the Decepticons really like?" Optimus asked eagerly.

"Trust me kid, it's better if you don't know," he said, rubbing a scar over his right eye, "sides, looks like the others could use a hand." Ratchet motioned to the window where Bulkhead could be seen hanging upside-down by a cable.

"Will someone help?! My wreckin' ball's stuck again!" he shouted. Optimus didn't even need a comlink to hear him.

"Bulkhead, how'd this even happen anyway?" Optimus questioned over the comlink.

"Well I was standing on an edge, and I fell, and my wrecking ball got caught on the ledge, and the cable got tied 'round my foot, now I'm just hanging around." Optimus sighed.

"Bumblebee, go help Bulkhead. Ratchet and I will be there in a sec," Optimus ordered.

"On it boss- man," Bumblebee responded. Optimus got up and went to the docking bay followed by Ratchet.

"You ever get the feeling you were meant for something more than just repairing warp bridges Ratchet?"

"Well, I probably have something in my med-pack that can take care of that feeling," Ratchet chuckled.

"Never mind," Optimus sighed. He activated the docking doors and walked out onto the rocky terrain.

Meanwhile, Bulkhead was growing impatient. "I don't like heights Bumblebee!" he complained.

"Hold your horses Bulkhead. I'm going as fast as I can. And you know there's no one faster," Bumblebee bragged, leaping up the mountain side. He finally reached the ledge where the wrecking ball was wedged. He pulled out his stingers and mounted them on his gloves. They charged and fired short, small bolts of electricity at the rocks which still didn't give way. Bulkhead simply gave an unimpressed look. Bumblebee decided to try a hands on approach and started to kick the rocks.

"The blood's rushin' to my head Bee!" Bulkhead moaned, suddenly he clutched his stomach, "Ohh, I think I'm gonna hurl!"

"Just try to hold on a little longer!" Bumblebee said. He gave one final kick and broke the rock holding Bulkhead, sending him falling. However, the kick had caused the ledge to become unstable and crumbled. Bumblebee was cushioned by Bulkhead's large gut. Unfortunately the wrecking ball fell on top of Bumblebee.

"Alright, what's going on?" Optimus said, finally arriving with Ratchet close by.

"I think the technical term is, 'Buncha Big Honking Rocks Jamming Warp Bridge,'" Bumblebee informed, finally getting up.

"What I don't get is why anyone would even want to come to this Primus forsaken place," Bulkhead said.

"That's not the point Bulkhead. We have a job to do. And no job is unbeatable with the right tools and a little teamwork," Optimus then began to chop at the rocks around the Warp Bridge with his laser-axe. "Everyone lend a hand!" The others then began to break away at the rocks: Bulkhead smashed his wrecking ball, Bumblebee shot blasts of electricity, and Ratchet used his magnetizers to pick up any metallic or magnetic debris. Then, Optimus noticed someone was missing.

"Hey, wait a sec. where's Prowl?" he asked. Suddenly a golden ninja star flew through the air, struck a rock, and returned to the hand that'd thrown it: Prowl.

"Just have to know the weak spot," he said.

"Yeah, next time, you might wanna give us a little more warning," Optimus said.

"That would just mess up my timing."

"Arrogant youngsters," Ratchet sighed.

"Why he's so grumpy all the time?" Bulkhead whispered to Bumblebee.

"Well you'd be grumpy too if you had to live with being a thousand years older than anyone else," Bumblebee laughed quietly. Ratchet's hand struck Bee in the back of the head.

"I may be old, I may be grumpy, but I CAN STILL HEAR!"

"Okay listen, we may be stuck out in the middle of nowhere on a thankless assignment, but we're all still cogs in a great big Autobot machine!" Optimus lectured.

"Not this speech again," Prowl moaned to himself.

"A machine that's stronger as a whole than any one component part," he continued, not noticing the warp bridge charging behind him. "Together, we can move mountains!" On mountains, the warp gate opened forcefully, blasting apart nearby boulders and sending the Autobots flying.

"Bad choice of words Big-man!" Bumblebee shouted. Optimus activated the bolo cables in his gauntlets and swung after Bumblebee, he caught him and landed nearby Ratchet. He smashed an incoming boulder with his axe and leapt for Prowl who was hanging for dear life. He caught him with one of his bolo cables and fired the other at the warp bridge's controls, deactivating it.

Ratchet began to work on Bumblebee's arm while the others caught a breath.

"Where'd you learn moves like that?" Bulkhead asked eagerly.

"I, uh, trained at the Autobot Academy," Optimus said, suddenly embarrassed.

"So how'd an Academy student end up on a broken-down maintenance crew?" Ratchet asked.

"Yeah, shouldn't you be leading the Cybertron Elite Guard or something?" Bumblebee said.

Before Optimus could say anything, a glowing blue light could be seen emanating from behind a large boulder. Optimus stared at it and walked over. He pushed it out of the way to reveal an orange decahedron shaped object the size of a box with strange markings on the surface, a small window on the front side and handles on the left and right side.

"What is it?" Bulkhead asked.

"I don't know. Maybe we should take it to the ship so the doc can check it out," Bumblebee suggested.

"Leave it! Or better yet, throw it back into the bridge. This thing's not meant to be found," Ratchet said.

"What's got you so spooked all of a sudden Ratchet?" Optimus asked.

"Teletraan-1 to Optimus Prime. Teletraan-1 to Optimus Prime," a computer said over the comlink, "Unidentified ship detected in the vicinity's airspace. Energy signature consistent with Decepticon warship"

"Decepticons? But I thought they'd all been destroyed," Optimus said.

"They were defeated, not destroyed. But we don't have time to discuss this," Ratchet said, "Bulkhead! Carry it onto the ship pronto!"

"But I thought you said to get rid of it," Bulkhead said.

"I said pick it up!"

"What's with the sudden rush? What is this thing?" Optimus asked, confused.

"There's no time, we gotta move!" They all quickly boarded the ship and flew away.

"Prime, you're the history expert. Ever hear about the AllSpark?" Ratchet asked.

"Yeah, most powerful thing in the universe."

"Everyone knows that old story," Bulkhead said.

"Well it's true. The only reason we were able to win the Great Wars was to keep the AllSpark out of Decepticon hands. Afterwards it was judged too great a power for anyone and was thrown through a warp bridge to some random coordinates where they hoped no one would ever find it," Ratchet explained.

"So what you're saying is that we found the AllSpark. The real AllSpark?" Bumblebee questioned.

"No, I'm saying that it found us."

"Aircraft approaching. Confirmed to be Decepticon Warship," Teletraan-1 informed.

"It's not the only one that found us," Prowl said. The Autobots ran to the bridge and took their positions.

"It's following us," Prowl said.

"You wanted to see action kid? Careful what you wish for," Ratchet said.

"Uh hello. We're a repair crew. Please don't tell me you're actually thinking of taking on Decepticons!" Bumblebee panicked.

"Not without back up. Contact Cybertron Command," Optimus ordered. A screen appeared on the holo-projector.

"Well, if it isn't my old buddy Optimus Prime. How long's it been two- three years?" Sentinel Prime greeted.

"Don't start Sentinel; just put me through to Ultra Magnus."

"Now what is so important that you think the Autobot Supreme Commander would talk to an Academy washout?"

Optimus frowned. "Display cargo hold visual." Another screen appeared and showed the AllSpark glowing in the center of the cargo bay.

"I- I'll put you through right away," Sentinel said, suddenly serious. The screen closed. Ratchet smiled at Optimus. Another screen appeared this time with Ultra Magnus.

"Ultra Magnus here. We're tracking your Decepticon signal now. Probably just another scout ship. Ever since the Cons were banished, they've been wandering around trying to find any source of income. But they'd never be foolish enough to attack an Autobot ship. Just stay where you are. We'll have some backup there soon to assist and pickup the AllSpark. And Prime, don't try to be a hero. Ultra Magnus out." The screen disappeared.

"Decepticons closing in fast," Prowl informed.

"So what do we do?" Bumblebee asked.

"Alright guys, head for that coast over there. We'll lose the Cons in the valleys," Optimus ordered.

"But Magnus said to stay put," Bulkhead protested.

"With all due respect, Ultra Magnus isn't carrying the AllSpark. So head for the mountains, try to find a warp bridge, and blast through whatever's in our way."

"Uhh boss-man, I don't think we can blast through that," Bulkhead said, pointing at the huge Decepticon War Cruiser. Prime searched the database for some info about the ship.

"It's a command ship. I'd recognize the markings anywhere." Optimus pulled up a screen to show the others.

"Megatron…" Ratchet said under his breath.

"Megatron?! As in the cruel, vicious, Decepticon leader who eats Autobots for breakfast?!"

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"Megatron is a fool who's been chasing a ghost!" Starscream said staring at the puny Autobot carrier before them, "I seriously doubt we'll find this 'AllSpark' aboard such an insignificant vessel."

"TRAITOR!" Lugnut suddenly shouted, "Megatron is wise! Megatron is bold! Megatron will return the Decepticons to Cybertron! And—"

"'And wipe our home clean from the stench of Autobot tyranny' blah blah blah. Tell me Lugnut, did you memorize that speech?" Blackarachnia mocked, "Or is it just drilled into that thick, one-track, skull of yours!" suddenly her hand was frozen by a blue laser.

"As usual Blackarachnia, your demeanor is as disgusting as those grotesque webs of yours," Blitzwing stated with a shiver at "grotesque".

"Go shove it three-face," Blackarachnia hissed. She broke her hand free by simply flexing her hand into a fist. Blitzwing twitched wildly.

"The name is Blitzving insect! Remember it! BECAUSE IT VILL BE THE LAST THING YOU SAY BEFORE I—!" he twitched wildly again, "express my feelings in song! The itsy, bitsy spider crawled up the water spout!" Blackarachnia shouted in anger while Blitzwing continued singing.

"Will you two just quiet down!" Starscream shouted.

"You be quiet Starscream!" Lugnut roared. Soon enough they were all shouting at each other (minus Blitzwing who continued his song). The bridge door opened. Megatron entered the room and everyone immediately shut up and stood stiffly (even Blitzwing). Megatron took a seat at his throne and the others took their own positions.

"Starscream, report," Megatron ordered.

"Energy signal is off the scale my liege. Shall we fire on the Autobots?"

"Cripple the ship, but don't destroy it. Once it crashed among the mountains, we will steal the source of the power."

"Oh yes, yes! Brilliant plan oh great one!" Starscream kissed up. The ship charged its lasers.

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"Teletraan-1! Evasive maneuvers!" Optimus commanded. The ship dodged just as a large laser blasted part of a mountain apart. "Activate emergency defense system! Code name: Omega!"

"I'm sorry, this function has been disabled in compliance with Cybertron's ongoing efforts to conserve Energon," the computer responded.

"Wh-what?" Optimus gasped. The ship shook as another laser managed to make contact.

"We're all gonna die aren't we?" Bumblebee predicted.

"Warning: Incoming mountain range. Preparing alternate course," the computer said.

"Override!" Optimus ordered.

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"I've got a match on the energy reading," Blackarachnia announced, "If it's not the AllSpark, it's something just as powerful."

"I volunteer to deploy and breach the Autobot ship!" Starscream insisted.

"I didn't spend the last twenty years searching for the AllSpark just for you to get your greasy hands on it," Megatron said. He gripped Starscream's shoulder to his pain. "I will harness its power into the ultimate weapon, and crush the Autobots for good." He got up and shoved Starscream out of the way.

"We'll just have to get that fixed then won't we?" Starscream muttered. He followed Megatron to the docking bay where Megatron had just finished putting on his armor and weaponry.

"What do you want now?" Starscream walked over and patted Megatron on the back.

"Only to wish you luck on your mission."

"I do not believe in luck." Megatron opened the airlock and leapt out then activated his flight back and flew straight towards the Autobot ship unaware of the bomb Starscream had planted on his back.

"Neither do I," Starscream said to himself.

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"Is that Megatron?" Optimus gasped.

"You never said he was so big," Bulkhead said, even though he was easily as tall as Bulkhead.

"You never said he could fly!" Bumblebee exclaimed. Then Megatron disappeared from visual.

"Guess he wasn't coming for us," Bulkhead shrugged. They looked at each other. Then a blast could be heard outside the hull. Megatron was trying to blast his way in.

"Ratchet, seal the hull breach!" Optimus commanded, "Prowl keep the ship steady! Bulkhead and Bumblebee protect the AllSpark! I'll hold off Megatron!" Optimus activated the manipulation arms on the ship and tried to hold Megatron but he shot at one of the arms and dodged the other. Suddenly his bomb exploded sending the ship flying straight down.

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"Yes!" Starscream cheered, "Right then. Solemn face. Solemn face." He then walked off to inform the others of the "bad" news.

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"Warning: Impact imminent," the computer said.

"Go to manual override!" Optimus ordered.

"Can you even do that?" Prowl questioned. The steering controls slid out. Optimus grabbed the controller and steered them away from the approaching mountain. Optimus could see a Warp bridge ahead at the end of the valley. He sped towards it.

Meanwhile in the cargo bay, the AllSpark was glowing hot.

"What's that thing doing?" Bumblebee asked Bulkhead. The AllSpark shot a laser of energy that passed like a ghost through the wall directly to the warp bridge which activated. Teletraan-1 flew into the warp gate which exploded when they passed through, destroying the bridge and nearby terrain.

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"This is a dark day in Decepticon history," Starscream faked, watching the explosion and grinning, "May the legacy of our fallen Megatron live on in our hearts for the rest of our lives. As I proclaim myself new leader, I solemnly swear to—" he turned to his audience which had left for the escape pods at the explosion, "Hey! Where's everybody gone?!" He turned back to see the explosion drawing closer.

"AAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!"

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Teletraan-1 appeared in the airspace above an unknown location.

"Is everyone okay?" Optimus asked. Ratchet and Prowl nodded. "Bulkhead; Bumblebee report," Prime said over the comlink, unaware of the tall figure behind him. Megatron grabbed Optimus and thrust him against the wall.

"The AllSpark, where is it?!" Megatron demanded. Prowl and Ratchet tried to help, but were both easily knocked away, even though Megatron had been severely beaten by the explosion. "I grow impatient." Optimus activated his bolo cables and managed to hit Megatron square in the jaw then kicked him away.

"Hey what's going on in here?!" Bumblebee intruded. Bulkhead ran behind him and rammed into him.

"Oops, sorry," he apologized.

"Guh!" Bumblebee landed right on his butt right in front of Megatron. "Ya know? You're even uglier from this angle!" he laughed. Megatron snarled and pulled out his sword which he swung at the young Autobot. "Scarier too!" Bumblebee finished as he dodged.

"Alright, everyone prepare for a concentrated attack on my signal," Optimus ordered. But Prowl had other plans. He charged at Megatron with his throwing stars at the ready. "I said wait for my signal!" He grabbed at Prowl but missed. Megatron saw the attack coming and swung right through Prowl. It was a hologram.

The real Prowl had snuck up behind Megatron, wrapped his arms around Megatron's left arm, and snapped it.

"GAH!" he screamed painfully.

"Okay, the decoy was a nice touch, but once again a little warning would be nice!" Optimus shouted. Bulkhead, meanwhile, tried to charge at Megatron, but slipped and ran into Optimus. "Would it kill you guys to say something like I don't know, 'heads up' or 'watch out' or—"

"Incoming!" Ratchet shouted. He used his magnetizers to throw a piece of equipment at Megatron. Megatron was knocked into the controls. The ship took a nose dive sending Optimus and Megatron flying into the cargo bay. Megatron quickly recovered and kept Optimus down with his foot.

"Now bring me the AllSpark, and I may spare your miserable Autobot lives." Megatron raised his sword and struck at Optimus but was blocked by his axe. Then Megatron's eye was caught by a blue glow. This gave Optimus enough of a distraction to activate the axe's telescoping handle and hit the button to open the airlock door. Optimus managed to prevent himself from being sucked out the airlock. Megatron grabbed onto his leg. Optimus kicked Megatron with his free leg sending him flying out the door screaming all the way down.

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In the small town of Paw Paw, there was a home filled with all kinds of inventions, and the Isaac Sumdac sat in its attic, coming up with new inventions when he saw something falling in the sky and crash nearby. Isaac ran outside to find it. And in a nearby field, he found a horribly broken body wrapped in armor.

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"Everyone head for the stasis pods!" Optimus ordered. Everyone left the bridge except for Bumblebee.

"What about you?!"

"Not until I've steered us clear of this populated area!" Optimus struggled to steer the ship away from the buildings. He managed to avoid any crashes and went to the stasis pods leaving the ship to splash into a large lake and sink to the bottom.

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