I Can't Lose You

by SapphireSpark

Lilly has finally graduated, the Autobots have settled into their new home on Earth, and with the leader of the Decepticons dead, things are starting to look up. A new threat arises with the discovery of an ancient artifact, one believed to be long gone. Will the Autobots be able to destroy it, or will Earth face ultimate destruction? Bumblebee/OC

1. Prologue

Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers, only the characters I have created.

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Prologue: The Orb of Darkness

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The Grand Canyon was a place of wonder, attracting millions of people from all across the globe. The beauty spoke for itself, brilliant rock features and rivers catching the attention of anyone who happened to glance their way. But, unknown to any human being was a cave on the floor of the large canyon, hidden by layers of rock that had formed over many centuries.

Inside the cave was an legendary artifact that had remained untouched since its arrival to Earth. It was shaped like a sphere, a purplish-red substance flowing beneath the outer shell. There was a thick layer of dust settled upon it from resting in the same spot for hundreds of years. An extremely deadly energy radiated off of it, powerful enough to change a Cybertronian spark. In what ways it changed a spark was classified, known only to the creators of what the Cybertronians referred to as "The Orb of Darkness".

Created by two Autobots during the war on Cybertron as an experiment, The Orb was an attempt to end the war, its energy powerful enough to destroy an entire side. The creators soon realized their mistake and tried to lock all files about The Orb and destroy it, only to fail in the end. Within time the Decepticons discovered its power and the two Autobots had no choice but to launch their experiment into space in hopes that it would be dismantled. Four years later it crash-landed onto planet Earth in a state that would be known as Arizona, soon to be the home of the human race.

The Decepticons arrived to Earth aiming to find The Orb and use its power for the destruction of all organic beings and Autobots alike. Distracted by the presence of the Allspark, the Decepticons raced against the Autobots to find their planet's life source, only to watch it destroy their leader in the end. With Megatron offlined, the Decepticons continued to search for The Orb, its powerful energy drawing them towards its location.

Little did both sides know that a young girl holds the key inside of her. She is the only being who can reverse the effects of The Orb and destroy it, the power of Primus within her.

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A Saleen-Modified Ford Mustang Police Cruiser flew down the highway, carelessly weaving in and out of traffic. There was no driver in the front seat, the steering wheel turning itself as the car switched lanes. Men and women driving to work early in the morning honked their horns at the reckless police vehicle, probably writing down its license plate number in hopes to report it.

Barricade growled to himself, irritated at how long it was taking to arrive to Arizona. He could feel it, he could sense the energy getting stronger, but it was going to be very difficult to find exactly what he was looking for. A comm link opened, Soundwave requesting to speak with him.

:Barricade, report in:

:I am getting close, Soundwave. My systems are detecting the energy:

:How long until you will be able to find it?:

:I do not know. I can't exactly locate its position:

There was a pause on the other end of the comm link and Barricade waited patiently for his comrade to respond, although getting slightly annoyed as a car swerved in front of him.

:You are nearing it, Barricade. Please try to find it as fast as you can:

:I will try my best, Soundwave. Anything on the location of Megatron or the Allspark shard?: Barricade asked, hoping that the communications officer had gotten a lead on where the body of their fallen leader was.

:No: Was the only response, the word slowly settling into Barricade's processor. There was a click as the comm link closed, silence overcoming the Decepticon as he continued down the highway.

The car shook as he let out a low growl, revving his engine angrily. How dare the Autobots take their leader away from them, let alone hide his remain where they could not be found! He could not wait to see the looks on the Autobots' disgusting faceplates when they discovered The Orb was in the Decepticon's hands. One thing Barricade's spark was sure of was that his enemies did not stand a single chance against the power of the legendary Cybertronian artifact.

"You will see, Lord Megatron," Barricade hissed through his radio, "the Autobots will soon be forever gone and therefore the human race will be ours to control!"

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