Transformers time:

Nano-klik: 1 second

Klik: 1 minute

Cycle: hour

Orn: a day

Deca cycle: week

Orbital cycle: a month

Stellar cycle: year

Vorns: century

Chapter 1: Arrival

Megatron sighed as he leaned back against the passenger seat, it has taken two orns to reach their location; he was tired of sitting around doing nothing. It was a non-stop flight to Iacon, rubbing his optics; he gave a quick glance to his pilot. "How long till we reach Iacon; I'm getting restless."

The pilot smiled, "just a few cycles but you know once we reach Iacon you are going to be very busy so best enjoy this break, Megatron."

Megatron huffed, "thank you, Shadowcrest, for your input." Shadowcrest rolled her optics at him; the femme reached over and squeezed his servo. "Just looking out for you, so don't complain," with that she released and gave a small punch on his upper arm.

Before he can return the hit, a voice spoke up from the back of the small ship, "well I'm enjoying the break for him so he doesn't have to worry about this either." Megatron then turned his attack to the mech that was recharging in the back. "Nanoscope, I think I can take care of myself."

Both Shadowcrest and Nanoscope blinked then started to laugh, Megatron glared at the two wondering what was so funny. "No offense Megatron but you need us, you can't do things all on your own, like this trip."

Megatron was really getting irritated; he glared out the window, not daring to say anything knowing that the two of them would twist his words around. Nano pouted but held out energon cubes out for the both of them. Soon it is going to be his shift to fly the ship while Shadow rests considering she has been flying for nearly an orn now.

Shadow took the cube from Nano nodding thanks to him; Megatron grabbed it taking a small sip before nodding as well. Nano tapped on Shadow's shoulder letting her know that it was his turn to fly the ship; she seemed hesitant but got up from the seat. Shadow made her way to the back to rest on the "berth" which was just a tiny slab of metal connected to the wall. It is not very comfortable and way too small for Megatron to lie on.

The rest of the trip was relatively quiet except the occasional input from Nano on how much longer it will take to reach Iacon. Which is right in front of them, "well there it is; welcome to Iacon, everyone." Shadow leaned in to see the through the front view, "hopefully they will listen to us."

Megatron smiled, "don't worry they will have to, by the way, how did you make our appointment go through?"

Shadowcrest shrugged, "you don't have to worry about that; I know a mech that just pushed our appointment ahead." Nano turned to her, giving her a questionable look; she smirked: "you'll probably meet them soon, don't worry". Megatron always wondered about the mechs and femmes she knows; Shadow seems to have contacts everywhere.

After confirming that they were allowed to dock, they each prepared to make them presentable. "Wow, right now we are with the big league."

"Oh please," Shadow scowled; Megatron has noticed that she has been antsy since he picked her to come to Iacon with him. Now that they are here, she seems twitchy and restless; he wants to ask her what's wrong however he thinks Shadow will not open to him right now.

Once they were ready, Nano docked the ship in the area it was meant to; the three of them stepped onto the ramp, greeted by their escort.

"Welcome to Iacon, I am Betastrike, I will be showing you three around." Betastrike held out her servo and Megatron shook it. "Thank you for welcoming us to Iacon and for taking your time to show us around."

: Kiss aft.: Shadow spoke through their private comm. link channel, Nano snickered a bit and Megatron shushed them both.

"Oh please it was nothing; you have nothing to worry about, Megatron correct?"

"Yes I am Megatron and these two accompanying me are Shadowcrest and Nanoscope." Both of them bowed their helms respectively and Betastrike did the same.

"Very well, let us beginning the tour, come there are many things to see and very little time soon you will have to rest and be ready for tomorrow."

Soon they were on the tour, walking through the halls of the Central Halls, located in the High Council Pavilions, and Betastrike was correct. There are too many things to see and right now Megatron was getting a helm ache from all of the information coming out of their guide.

: I am getting tired of this, when will this be over? : Nanoscope whined, even though Shadow didn't say anything, she was clearly getting tired of all of this.

Megatron was about to say something when Betastrike concluded the tour, they resisted the urge to sigh in relief, "it was a very informative tour, thank you very much, however, we are tired from the trip may you lead us to our quarters to rest."

"Oh yes, please follow me." Thankfully it was a short trip to their quarters; Megatron desperately wants to sleep in a nice warm berth and not that thing in the ship they came in.

"Here we are, everything you need is inside however if you need anything don't hesitate to com. now have a good recharge." Beta bowed her helm and took leave, Shadow opened the door and they were shocked by how enormous and grand their quarters are.

Everything seemed new and modern, "Oh wow this is probably as big as all of our quarters combined together, maybe even more!" Nano ran into the center of the room like a youngling in a toy store, it contained a living room along with a kitchen and two doors that would probably lead into their rooms and a whole wall just being made out of glass.

"It's definitely bigger than that, this is very amazing." Shadow slowly walked in taking in every detail, making sure it is safe and no hidden threat around. She is a very cautious femme; it's ridiculous however it has saved him from threats, still ridiculous though. Megatron walked in and closed the door, making his way to one of the doors inside, opening shows a berth and washroom.

Considering there were two, he and Nano would have to share a room, probably one would have two berths or Nano would be sleeping on the couch. "Oh man this place is amazing wish we had something like this back home, Light and Soundwave are missing out!"

Right, Lightrunner and Soundwave had to stay behind at Kaon, Light being a medic he is needed and Soundwave stayed in charge. Nanoscope smirked and started grabbing stuff and subspace it, "what are you doing?"

Nanoscope smiled, "well why not take them souvenirs to take it for them to enjoy." Shadow smacked him at the back of his helm; slowly he started placing them back. Does Nano want to get them in trouble? He doesn't know when to quit, which leads him into trouble and he would have to get him out of it.

Megatron rolled his optics, he can feel his systems needing to recharge, and he went into the kitchen to find very refined energon. Grabbing one and taking a sip he hummed at the taste, it was very good. Not like the ones in Kaon, everyone over there should be drinking this type however he plans to change everything for them.

"Oh wow, this is really good stuff!"

"Put it back, Nano."

"Damn you femme!"

Megatron walked over back to the room he opened, hoping to go into the washroom to soak and recharge right after. Leaving those two to take care of each and praying that Shadow can keep Nano in line.

Shadow watched Megatron go into one of the rooms, she let out a sigh and sat on the sofa, grabbing a datapad from the table turning it to watch the news. So far their appointment would be heard by the entire council along with Sentinel Prime. That was strange usually Prime doesn't attend to these types of meetings but he will be there for theirs, Shadow doesn't have a good feeling about it. She really dislikes him to be honest.

Nano sat and leaned up against her, looking to see what she was looking at, and of course, it was something boring. Still leaning against her, he pulled out his own datapad and resumes his design for a new weapon he was creating. So far it was coming together now he just had to add the measurements and soon he can start creating it. Weapons are his thing, he loves to create new ones or fix them. He has made Megatron and Shadow weapons to use during their gladiator fights.

Back when he was a youngling he used to repair Megatron's shield and swords, now he creates his own masterpieces worthy for the both of them. Even though Shadowcrest has her own special weapon, he makes them for her and she appreciates it, she is very skilled with it, which makes him happy that he can be of use.

"Your design is coming along well."

Nano smiled at her praise, "thank you, I sort of got the design from yours; this sword will come out of his forearm much like yours but instead of coming out like a curve it will be straight."

"Oh I see, so when he punches he can unleash it and well his opponent won't be getting up soon."

"This one will top the others, I hope he likes it."

Shadow smiled, "you know he will don't worry, he is always looking forward to beating his opponents."

He let out a laugh, that was true, the rest of the gladiators that they worked with usually come to him for requests which he happily takes. However he just repairs theirs, he wants Megatron and Shadow's to be superior, both of them deserve it. Megatron loves to show off his new weapons or upgrades to said weapons and brag about it, showing he is someone no one should mess.

Nano went back to his design while Shadow went back to her datapad; however, he can feel her nodding off to sleep. It wasn't late however she still needs rest; he didn't feel tired due to the fact that through most of the ride, he was in recharge in the back. Shadowcrest, however, didn't rest through most of it so it was best to let her go rest. Nudging her, she slowly got up and bid him good recharge; once he was alone he walked over to the window.

Watching Iacon and its citizens walking around without a care in the world and he is happiness was replaced with anger. This is why they were here, to talk with the council to help those in Kaon and other city-states who desperately need help. Hopefully, Megatron can convince them to change things and make their lives easier just like everyone else. Megatron will make the difference, with the four of them supporting him along the way, he smiled, everything is going to change and they are the solution to it. Nano took one more look before turning away wish ill fortune on them.

The audience room was grand, one which Nano has never seen, there was an area for people to talk about whatever they wish and the Council must listen. However the area where the Council speaks is a bit much, there are on another level starting down at those who are speaking, giving off an intimidating atmosphere. Which is what Nano is feeling right now, he could feel every stare, just boring down at him.

It was making him uncomfortable yet he is not going to look weak in front of them. He glanced over at Megatron and Shadow; neither of them seemed to be bothered by this. So he stood a bit straighter, which earns him a smile from Shadow, she could probably tell he was uncomfortable and he needs the encouragement. Sentinel Prime was seated in the middle of them; it isn't common for the Prime to attend the meetings although it would seem that he would be taking charge of it.

Sentinel Prime stood and the rest of the council stood with him, Nano has never seen the Prime in person but to see him close is another level. This is mech has been chosen by Primus to lead their people, the Prime is to be a holy mech. Although with him standing in front Nano is getting something different than holy.

"We are gathered here today to hear the request of Megatron of Kaon, step forward and speak."

Megatron stepped forward, staring straight at Sentinel in the optics and began his speech, telling the council of the ever growing problem in Kaon along with the other city states who are also suffering.

Kaon is a poor district with not much to offer, the taxes are high, many citizens are in poverty which means energon, living arraignments and medical are hard to come by. It is very hard to find a high paying job; the only high paying jobs are the most dangerous ones; fighting in the gladiatorial pits and or mining.

Many working in these two professions are injured or killed, only the strong live…no only the strong survive.

Hopefully, Megatron can convince them to help them in their need; once Megatron was down with his speech he took a step back and waited what they would say.

Sentinel Prime rubbed his chin in thought, "we have heard what you have to say we shall take the time to process and conclude what we shall do." Prime took his leave with the others following him, once they had left the room, the whole atmosphere was light. Megatron rubbed his helm as if he had a helm ache and Shadow was very tense. Betastrike, who was standing in the back, came forward and signal them to also leave and rest before they were to return.

Now in the waiting room, Megatron sagged in the chair, Shadow leaned on the wall near the door and Nano sat beside Megatron waiting. Shadow was the one to break the silence between them however what she said sent dread through Nano.

"…They won't agree."

"You don't know that."

"We all know that is true."

Megatron struck his fist on the arm of the chair, silencing Shadow although she didn't seem done but kept quiet.

They knew not to mess with him when he is a bad mood; it never ends even though Shadow can deal with it, she didn't want to make it worse.

It seemed like forever but Beta knocked signaling them that they may return and listen to the verdict. Standing before them, Nano took a quick look at the faces of the council, in a few he can see sympathy and sadness in others he can see happiness or nothing at all.

Sentinel, however, looked pleased.

"We have reached a verdict and we are here to say that will not consider what you have shared with us."

The silence was deafening, the floor behind Nano seemed to shift under him making him feel dizzy. He couldn't hear what was going on around him but he could see Megatron talking or maybe he was yelling…he couldn't tell. Shadow was also saying something however it was going unheard.

Guards quickly came in and surrounded them, just as they did it snapped Nano out of it and reach for his desired weapon but it wasn't there. Of course, weapons were not allowed, it was their time to go, and Megatron stood proudly and stared at Sentinel.

"This isn't over Sentinel Prime, we will be back."

Megatron turned walking out the door, Shadow quickly grabbed Nano by the servo and helped walk him out, he looked back at their Prime, wasn't even looking at them the others were leaving, however, one was. It was the council member from Praxus, Frostshift; she was watching them leave with sadness in her optics. Nano sent a glare back at her, he wanted her to feel his pain, and she seemed to understand and quickly turned away from him.

Back in their quarters none dare speak for there was nothing to say, they came to Iacon to give their speech and it backfired on them.

They would have to go home empty handed.

There was a knock at the door, Shadow allowed entry and Betastrike walked in along with another mech behind him. Nano immediately knew who their new visitor was, Nano has read and studied his works for a while now and they are amazing. Senator Shockwave was a very intelligent mech and to have him here is a blessing from Primus.

"Shockwave, I was not expecting you to be here."

Shadow walked over to him and shook his servo, "I came to give support and hear what they had to say for myself."

"Well, it did not turn out how we wanted."

"…So I heard, what the council decided was unjust, not all members gave their opinions for they were either ignored or scared to give them." Nano was shocked to hear this, afraid but why?

Megatron stared at Shockwave before turning his attention on Shadow, clearly this was her contact. Shockwave was a very powerful mech though not as powerful as the council still up there. He has heard a few things about this mech, about the weapons he is creating, the new tech, which is why many respect him and want him on your side. Shadow has many contacts; this is good, not only that but Nano worships him and wanted to be his apprentice maybe this will be his chance.

Shadow shook her head, "Shockwave, do you think you can do anything?" This was a question; Megatron knew by now that Shadow is not a beggar and never will be.

Shockwave thought for a minute, trying to come up with anything that can help, his city is also in ruins thanks to the laws and regulations though not as bad as Kaon. With how much, he was taking, it was clear that he didn't have a plan. "head back to Kaon, I'll see what I can do here, and you Shadow need to contact more people there will be others like us in this situation and will be willing to join us. With more, they'll have to listen to us again."

He had to admit that was a good start not a plan but it would take time and time is not what they had.

Shadow nodded, "I know someone who can be a big help, and or give us support, Megatron I may need your help with him."

"I'll do whatever it takes."

Nano smiled, this was good, and Shockwave did come up with a good plan if only he could help in some way. He turned to Betastrike who seemed to be thinking the same thing, "what can I do? I also believe what they are doing is wrong and I know the ins and outs of this place."

"And with me, I want to help also."

Megatron was glad they wanted them to help them, "Betastrike, you will have to stay here, you'll be our eyes and audio in here. We need to know what is happening in here."

Betastrike nodded, grateful that she was going to helpful; Nano would have to help Soundwave over at Kaon, and see if he can rally up citizens. Although Shockwave had other ideas, "Nanoscope correct? Shadow here has been telling me about you and your works, I would like to see some of your works if it is possible?"

Megatron swore Nano was going to pass out from joy, Shadow smiled a tiny bit, clearly this was her idea for Nano's dream. Even though this brought a small smile to his face, it was a small win but there was nothing here that they can do, it wasn't fair this place is just too corrupt, and they say that Kaon was, that was a lie. He can feel his anger rising, he didn't want to be here, he had to get out or his would take his wrath on this good mechs and femme that he had to step out. He took a quick look and only notice that Shadow was the only one watching him. She already knows first hand about his anger, nodding to him, knowing that she will cover for him while he went out and took a breather. He nodded back and walked out the door, making sure to make a quiet exit, stepping out into the hall, he took a deep breath and just let his pedes do all the work. Not caring where he went, just enough to clear his helm.

He must have been too deep in his thought, because he when he felt a small tap on his shoulder, he told himself that he did not squeak, the Mighty Gladiator Megatron did not squeak but was proved wrong when he turned to the accused mech that was trying very hard not to laugh. Megatron glared at him, but dared not do anything else since he is in a lot of trouble he would not dare cause more.

"May i help you?"

"Oh forgive me, I didn't mean to startle you, it's just that you were heading to the restricted area without knowing, I called out to you many times but you were too deep into thought that i tapped you. Again didn't mean to startle you."

Ah so that's what happened, he turned down the corridor and sure enough there was a sign that did not allow those without passes to pass through. That would have been controversial if he did walk in there, believing he is steal and what not. He was glad this mech did stop him, "No it is quite all right, i was not paying attention where i was going and though you must forgive me it was not my intention to go through there."

The mech seemed pleased by this and nodded "same with you, it's fine, though i would have gotten trouble, but it is in the past though if i am ask why has you in deep thought?

Ok...this mech was too kind spark, something he was not used to seeing at all considering how Kaon is. "Just thinking what will happen in the future."

"Ah for Kaon and the other city-states correct? I was there in the Hall, and I will have to admit you have made a very convincing argument and i completely agree with you. Sentinel Prime and his judgement is wrong."

Megatron smirked this mech was there during it all, he agrees, something should be down about it. "That does not mean it will stop us from getting the respect my people deserve, I am their voice and the Council will listen to what i and everyone else has to say."

The mech nodded, taking in what he had said and absorbing it, "you have a way with words, and that will help you in the long run. As much as i wish to help, i'm only a simple archivist, still an apprentice but i wish to help, my teacher is friends with Sentinel and i could convince him to change his mind."

Now this was a big deal, besides Shockwave this mech holds power to changing the fate of Kaon and others. "I cannot express how thankful I am, what you will be doing will be very helpful."

The mech smiled once more, he was about to say something when he received a comm. message, he said a few hush words and looked at Megatron regrettably.

"Well seems like I'm needed back at the archives, I wish you luck Megatron and for whatever reason this is my comm. number if you need help I will gladly try and help you." Megatron received the request and nodded to him signaling he had received it. With that the mech walked down the hall, the one Megatron nearly walked down, and disappeared when he turned left down another corridor.

Megatron looked at the numbers and the name of the mech since he didn't give it to him.

"Orion Pax, this will be interesting."

End of chapter one.