Hey guys! I got this idea a while back for a new Transformers story. Here's the first chapter. Enjoy!

Transformers Destiny

Prologue

Egypt 2015

Jack Darby stood inside the large chamber of an Egyptian tomb, his gaze sweeping the expanse of shaded rock and sand. The ancient manuscripts he'd found over a year ago had led him to this place a few days travel from Cairo. He'd been determined to prove the validity of the texts, and now he had a chance.

The tomb had been discovered only yesterday, when one of the local children had fallen through the ceiling. It had been a stroke of good luck, and thankfully no one had been hurt. Twenty- six year old, Jack Darby, sat atop his camel squinting against the hot Egyptian sun. They'd been travelling for nearly three hours, leaving Cairo that morning just after sunup.

The young archeologist removed his hat, swiping at the sweat that beaded on his forehead with his sleeve. He'd discovered an archive of ancient manuscripts just over a year ago that led him to this endless dessert in Giza.

He hoped that the ancient texts and whatever he discovered would finally prove his theory that it had been alien life forms, and not the Egyptians, who'd designed and constructed the Pyramids.

Many thought this theory was ludicrous, saying he was nothing but a treasure hunter out for whatever gold he could find. However, it wasn't the promise of gold that drove Jack, but instead the promise that he would gain the recognition he'd been seeking.

The caravan stopped to admire the Great Sphinx looming before them. Jack watched as people bustled to and fro, and then a small child caught his eye. The little boy ran across the burning sand, a ball rolling before him.

Suddenly the child disappeared, the ground giving way beneath his feet. People began to rush forward, frightened yells erupting from the small crowd. The expedition came forward, the team staring down into the dark hole.

"James, get my flashlight", Jack called to the youngest member of his team.

James was a twenty-one year old university student from New York who'd joined the expedition last minute, saying it would go towards his college degree. The archeologist had agreed, thinking he could use all the extra hands he could get.

"Here you go, Jack."

Jack took the flashlight, shining the beam down into the dark hole. He could see the boy standing in the center of the large room just staring straight ahead. His gaze caught on what the child was staring at, and excitement began to course through his body.

"Get the rope out of my pack", he called, nodding his gratitude when the rope was placed in his hand.

He secured it around his waist and then left the other end in the capable hands of his team. He descended into the darkened room, the musty smell burning his nostrils. When his feet hit the sandy floor he made his way over to the boy.

The lad couldn't be more than ten, small and gangly with thick dark hair and round dark eyes. He spoke quietly to him, assuring him that he wasn't in trouble and that he would have him out soon.

Jack tied the rope around the boy's waist, giving it a yank so his team would know to pull. He watched as the child disappeared into the bright sunlight, and then turned back to the scene before him.

Sandstone sculptures stood at imposing heights on both ends of the cavernous room. Depictions of everyday tasks of the ancient people were scattered upon the walls, the colors faded but no less brilliant.

"Miko! I think you're going to want to see this", Jack called up to his wife.

Within moments, his high school sweetheart was standing next to him. She didn't say a word at first, simply gripped his hand and gave it an excited squeeze.

"It's beautiful", she finally said, her tone one of awe and wonderment.

"Yes, it is. This could be it", Jack whispered.

The next few days were filled with a flurry of activity as the expedition team sat up camp. They pitched their tents in the shadow of the Great Sphinx, the large statute shading them by day and keeping watch over them by night. On the second morning, Jack stood in the chamber, the lamps casting long shadows on the walls as he and James cleaned away the sand and debris.

Both men worked quietly, brushes sweeping at the strange lettering etched into the stone walls. The young archeologist scratched his head when he noticed some hieroglyphics. Finally something he could translate.

"Autobots and Decepticons", Jack read aloud.

"What are Autobots and Decepticons", James asked from beside him.

"No idea." Jack replied as he finished cleaning the remaining text.

They both continued translating what they could. According to the story told by the Egyptians, there were two huge mechanical creatures that battled over an item of great power. They had crashed on Earth and were discovered accidently. James listened with rapt attention to his mentor before asking, "Are you saying there were robots on Earth?"

"Yes. A lion and dragon came to Earth from another planet." Jack replied pointing to the writing and continuing the translation.

"Another planet", James asked in surprise.

Jack simply nodded, his eyes still glued to the writing before him. James thought for a minute then turned to find light leaking through the crack under the massive door at the end of the chamber. He wondered what was causing it and decided to investigate.

"Where are you going", Jack asked as James began to wander towards the door.

"Checking what is causing that light." James replied.

James pushed on the door, grinning when it gave just a little. He gave the portal another shove causing it to give way, and he was able to enter the adjoining chamber. He looked around, finding that the light was coming from a glowing orb attached to the wall next to the statue of a lion. He looked and found even more of the strange writing.

"Jack, come here I found something you should see!"

"What is it?" Jack asked from the other chamber.

James cleaned off the sand, clearing the wall where he had seen the light. The flicker pulsated faster and then a loud sound echoed in the quiet chamber. The sound hurt his ears and brought him to his knees. Jack ran through the open doorway at the loud noise, coming to a halt when he saw James.

"What happened?"

"A loud noise happened." James replied.

Suddenly a loud crackling sounded was coming from the Statue. The Statue is cracking." James yelled, moving out of the way.

"Are you serious? I've told you a thousand times, not to touch anything in case it's booby trapped." Jack replied.

The statue came to life, the robot staring at the intruders before speaking, "Where am I and who are you?"

Both men started at the loud booming voice, backing away from the large robot. Jack looked at James and back at the lion saying, "You're in an Egyptian tomb."

Then James stepped forward, "Who are you and where are you from?"

The lion stood up then transformed into his robot form saying, "My name is Leobreaker and I'm from the planet Cybertron. And you are?"

"My name is Jack and his name is James." Jack replied as he pointed to James.

Leobreaker knelt down before the two men saying, "Nice to meet you both."

Jack nodded and heard James asking a question and turned to him.

"Is this Cybertron friendly?" James asked worriedly.

"We are a race of robots, known as Autobots and Decepticons. We Autobots preserve life, while the Decepticons only seek to conquer. We are at war with them." Leobreaker replied.

James continued to stare at Leobreaker. "Who started the war", he asked fearfully.

"The Deceptions started the Great War, my mission was to hide the Dark Matrix, but my ship crashed and was found by the Egyptians." Leobreaker replied.

Looking around the room, Jack looked about the room, his gaze landing on a scroll that lay on a nearby table.

"Beware of a device known as the Dark Matrix. For the protection of Mankind, the device has been moved for our protection. Location unknown, only a few other Mayans know location", he read aloud.

"Does it say where", James asked.

All it says is that, it was taken by the Mayans and hidden." Jack replied.

Jack remembered seeing cave drawing that looked like a robot holding it. He had taken a picture of the drawing, and pulling his camera out, looked at the screen. He found the image and looked at Leobreaker saying, "Is that what the Dark Matrix looks like?"

"Yes that is exactly what it looks like." Leobreaker replied looking down at the human.

James' features were colored with worry as he spoke, "If you have no idea where they took it do you think the Decepticons do?"

Leobreaker shook his head and then walked towards the wall and pressed against it. The wall moved revealing another secret chamber. Both James and Jack were surprised to find another secret chamber. Jack looked at Leobreaker and saying, "I noticed these two chambers were built to accommodate something your size."

"I gave the builders my specifications before I went into stasis lock." Leobreaker replied.

Jack watched Leobreaker as he picked an electronic tablet very similar to an iPad. Leobreaker pressed a few buttons and the screen came to life.

James looked at him saying, "What is the device used for?"

"It a scanner that can find my ship wherever it is located on Earth." Leobreaker replied.

Jack listened, processing everything before deciding to voice his concern. He looked up saying, "I take it the reason you want to find your ship is to stop the coming storm."

"Jack what do you mean?" James asked, confused by the term.

"The Decepticons will come in force and the people of your planet will be in danger." Leobreaker replied.

"You're going to stop them right?" James asked.

Leobreaker moved toward the doorway before turning back to the two humans, "I will do my best, but I won't be able to do it alone."

"We can help you find your ship, so you can contact the other Autobots." Jack replied.

Leobreaker sighed saying, "I do not wish to involve anyone from this planet in our war. I made that mistake once, and I promised myself I would never do it again."

All of the sudden terrified screams pierced the quiet. Jack rushed out of the chamber, and came face to face with a dragon. It stood there looking in front of him and gave him quite an angry stare.

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