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A/N: Ok, so here is the second book. Characters in the first book along with warnings. Please enjoy.
"What?!" asked Bellybon standing next to Rodimus. "Optimus, that isn't true, is it?"
"I'm afraid it is Bellybon. Like I said, I tried to free Bumblebee, but nothing worked. I was too weak from that torture device they used on me," said Optimus walking over to Rodimus, who had Wheelie on his shoulders.
"So, does that mean we are going to lose Bumblebee forever?" asked Jetfire supporting Optimus.
"I wouldn't say that just yet Jetfire. There still may be some hope left," said Optimus.
"Optimus, what are you doing? You should still be healing. Same with you Rodimus, you two still need about seven weeks of recovering from your wounds," said Ratchet helping Jetfire put Optimus back on the slab.
Back at the Decepticon city, Kaon, Shockwave took a small amount of the treasure and placed it in a tube. The other Decepticons and Crookedtooth, who left, got the treasure and went back to Cybertron to test it. Shockwave's logical explanations about using some of the treasure's power in the torture devise they used on Optimus were fascinating. The results were very promising to the Decepticons.
"Shockwave is our test subject ready for the experiment?" asked Tidal Wave.
"Yes, and it is 93.7% logical that we will succeed," said Shockwave. "Lord Megatron, we are ready to begin the operation."
"Good Shockwave, I will be down to see your progress," said Megatron.
He came down to the laboratory. Shockwave had Tidal Wave put Bumblebee on the lab table. Skywarp hooked the wires from the machine onto Bumblebee. Thundercracker went over to help his brother. Starscream came down and into the room. He stood next to his Lord and Master. He watched his twins work.
"Let's begin. Shockwave, start up the machine. Then we will see how powerful this treasure is," said Megatron as Soundwave came into the room.
Shockwave did as he was told and started up the machine. He put the tube into the machine. The wires connected to the scout lit up. Bumblebee tried to get free, but the pain was too much for the young robot.
Back at the Meeting Hall, Optimus felt a change in his Spark and Autobot insignia. He felt like pledging allegiance to Megatron as his Lord and Master. Optimus remembered what Megatron had done with the sphere at the Sacrifice Stand.
"You will be a Decepticon forever," said Megatron in his mind.
"Never, I shall remain an Autobot Megatron," said Optimus putting his hand on his insignia in pain as the memory returned.
"Optimus, are you alright? Wheelie told me that you looked like you were in pain from something. Should I have Ratchet check it out for you?" asked Rodimus with a worried look.
"No, I'm fine. The pain is gone now. Tell Wheelie that there is nothing to worry about, and that I will be alright," said Optimus lying back down.
Rodimus left and told Wheelie what Optimus had said.
"So he will be alright?" asked Wheelie.
"I don't know. All that I know is that something is wrong with Optimus. I'm going to have Ratchet and Wheeljack check it out," answered Rodimus looking down at the little Autobot.
Rodimus went over to Ratchet and Wheeljack with Wheelie. He had Wheelie tell them what he saw and heard.
"Something is wrong. What do you think it is Ratchet? I bet you that it is a side-effect from the poison," said Wheeljack
"I am not sure. We will just have to keep an eye on him," said Ratchet. "In fact, where did those two pirates go?"
"Bellybon returned back to Earth to get his father," said Wheelie. "They left about three days ago, so they should be returning soon."
Wheelie's statement was true and the two pirates returned four hours later with Captain Blackbeards. They landed in front of the building that the Autobots were in and went inside.
"Bellybon, Fishy Whiskers, welcome back and welcome Captain Blackbeards," said Wheelie running over to them. "I'm glad that you didn't lack on coming back."
"Please, call me Blackbeards. Me son has told me all about you guys. He also said that it looked like your leader, Optimus Prime, had the treasure's power used on him. That is why he came and got me," said Blackbeards.
"So something is wrong with him. No wonder why he has been in pain lately. Come follow me, I will show you to him, but first I have to see if it is okay with Ratchet and Wheeljack," aid Wheelie. "Ratchet, Wheeljack, come quick, I need to tell you guys something really important!"
"Fine, fine, what is it that you need?" asked Ratchet walking over to them with Wheeljack.
"Blackbeards might know what the problem is with Optimus," said Wheelie.
"Me son said that it looked like he has been injured with the treasure," explained Blackbeards.
"Then you may come and see if that is true. He has been acting strange lately ever since Megatron dumped him and the other Autobots here," said Wheeljack picking up the four of them and going over to Optimus.
Optimus was holding his chest as if he were in so much pain.
"Ratchet….. help me….. please," Optimus said in murmur and a weak, faint voice.
"Yup, the treasure's power has been used on him," said Blackbeards looking at Optimus.
"Then, how do we save him? That is the real question," said Ratchet holding Optimus' hand.
"Ratchet… please… I can't keep… on fighting any longer…. Something….is ….. killing me," Optimus whispered.
"Please, isn't there a cure, or something that can save him? We must save him so that he can lead us again," said Wheeljack.
"There is one way, and that's Fishy Whiskers collar," said Blackbeards taking the collar off his cat.
He stepped off of Wheeljack's hand and onto Optimus. He said a few words and the collar glowed red. A beam of light shot straight into Optimus Prime's Spark. Blackbeards put the collar into Ratchet's hands and went back to Wheeljack and the others. Optimus woke up when the beam was gone.
"Ratchet, you saved me. For that I am grateful," said Optimus.
"It wasn't just me sir. It was actually Bellybon's father, Blackbeards, that saved your life," said Ratchet giving back the collar. "But you need to take it easy. You still need to heal from what that torture device did to you."
"Okay, old friend, but I need to talk to Rodimus in private," said Optimus dismissing the others. "Blackbeards, I thank you for saving my life."
"Of course sir, I will go get him," said Wheeljack leaving with Ratchet and the others. Rodimus came in and went over to his leader.
"You said that you wanted to talk to me?" asked Rodimus.
"Yes, I need to ask you something," said Optimus.
"What is it?" asked Rodimus in question.
"I fear that I will soon be gone; so I am giving you this order that you must follow. I want you to take my place," said Optimus.
"But sir, I don't know if I can take that kind of responsibility," said Rodimus.
"You have to; I was just like you before I became a Prime while at the High Council. Just follow my example," said Optimus.
Rodimus nodded and left. He thought about what Optimus had said. After about three days, Optimus looked like he was still in pain. When Ironhide went to go check on him, he saw that Optimus was wearing the Decepticon insignia.
"I better go tell Rodimus," whispered Ironhide to himself.
A/N: Ok just a bit of a cliffhanger. Will have more up soon.
