Megatron sat on his throne at his hidden Decepticon base with his hand on his cheek and his elbow on the armrest.

"Lord Megatron."

He raised his head and saw his second-in-command Starscream standing there, "What do you want Starscream?"

"Well- I was just thinking and I thought of a way to defeat the Autobots once and for all."

"Oh? And what could that be?"

"It's a simple idea just not so easily carried out. You see-"

"Spare me the boring details Starscream. Just tell me the basic idea."

"If we could locate and collect all the Mini-Cons and combine them with our powers like we used to then we could crush the Autobots once and for all!"

"Hmm, that would work, but how do you suppose we find the Mini-Cons? Go to every planet and search it top to bottom?"

"Well, as I said, there's a problem with-"

"See, this is why I'm leader of the Decepticons and why you're still the second-in-command. You think of something but don't give it a complete analysis. It's thinks like that, Starscream, which prevents you from assuming command of the Decepticons. That, and you're lack of courage to fight me face-to-face."

He turned his head up and towards the open ceiling to gaze at the sky, "Now go, and don't come back unless you've got something important or a better plan."

Just then a purple beam of light raced across the sky, setting off all kinds of alarms.

"What was that? What is happening?!"

"Sir!"

Megatron turned to the doorway where two of his loyal soldiers stood looking very excited.

"Sir, it's them! We've finally found them!"

"What is 'them' you mumbling fool?"

"I apologize for my colleague, Lord Megatron. What Cyclonus means is that we've just received a signal from the Mini-Cons and that we now know where they landed!"

"Oh come on Demolisher, I wanted to tell him that!"

"Enough, both of you!"

Megatron rose from his throne and went to a consol over by the doorway, "Just tell me what the place is and we'll go there immediately."

"Sir, I've done us the liberty of pre-scanning some vehicles that I think will help us hide among the inhabitants of the planet."

"Whatever, just scan me into this new disguise quickly, I'm sure the Autobots have gotten the same signal."

He pushed another button, "Attention all Decepticons, this is your leader Megatron. I'm sure you've all seen the light in the sky by now. That is nothing more than a sign of victory. I am now heading to a planet where it is believed the Mini-Cons that were stolen from us so long ago are now residing. I trust you all to take care of yourselves until I return."

"Megatron sir, we're all set on the scanning."

"Very well. I'll go first."

Megatron stepped onto the teleportation module and was soon teleported away from the Decepticon base.

"Oh, oh, I'm next! Hahahaha!"

Starscream whacked him out of the way, "No fool, as second-in-command, I will be the one to follow our leader to that planet called…"

"Earth, Starscream. It's called Earth."

Optimus Prime stood on the balcony in his quarters at the Autobot command center.

As leader of the Autobots, he knew what his mission was.

Freedom. His basic goal was to get freedom for all sentient beings.

And he viewed the Decepticons as misguided sparks that Megatron twisted into believing his own cause.

He could only imagine the day when all Transformers, Autobot or Decepticon, could live in peace together.

"Optimus sir."

Optimus turned around, "Jetfire. Is there a problem?"

"No sir. I was just wondering what was keeping you so long. You were supposed to meet the new recruit to your team."

"Oh yes, I forgot about that. His name is Hot Shot, correct?"

"Yes sir. He's already made acquaintances with the other two bots on your team, Red Alert and Smokescreen. They're all waiting for you down at the entrance."

"Very well, let's go. I have to say, from what I hear Hot Shot is…"

Just then the red beam of light shot right past the balcony. At almost the same time the Autobot alarm system went off.

Optimus and Jetfire looked at each other and raced from the room. They didn't stop until they reached the main entrance to the base where Autobots of every kind were running to prepare for battle or just screaming in panic.

Optimus ran to the security monitor room and shouted, "This is Prime, what's going on?!"

Someone jumped up, "Sir! It seems we've received a signal from the long lost Mini-Cons and we've tracked it back to their location!"

"What? This is not good. Set up the teleportation chamber, my team's going there now. I have no doubt that Megatron's already got the same signal and he's getting ready to go there himself."

"Um, sir, I'm having some difficulty understanding the coordinates of the planet. It seems to be a planet called Earth, but the coordinates don't match the ones we've had on file."

"Hmm, well we don't have time to worry over it. Set it up and have it ready as soon as possible. I'm going to get my team."

"Sir! One more thing! The inhabitants of the planet aren't used to seeing…giant metal robots, if you will. I've researched some vehicle modes that will help you blend in."

"Thank you solider. Keep going with the teleportation chamber. I'll be back."

Optimus ran to go find his crew and Jetfire was running to catch up, "Optimus sir! I know where they are so let's go find them so we can…"

"Jetfire, I have a huge favor to ask you. I need you to stay here and command the Autobot forces in my absence."

"Well…I'd rather go to the planet with your team but if that's what you wish I'll do it."

"Thank you."

They found Optimus's team trying to keep Hot Shot from running outside to some fictional battle.

"Let's go team! Hot Shot, there's no fight, so calm yourself now. We've received a signal from the long lost Mini-Cons from a planet called Earth and we need to get there before Megatron is able to capture any of them."

They reached the chamber where several Autobot tech were awaiting them, "Okay guys, let's just get you into your new vehicle modes and you can leave."

While Smokescreen was getting scanned into his vehicle mode, Optimus said, "Smokescreen, come when you're done. Open the teleportation chamber now!"

The chamber came alive with the picture of a small village with a mountain of five heads in the background.

Optimus Prime, Red Alert, and Hot Shot all went through together.

Smokescreen jumped in a little after them shouting, "Wait for me guys!"