Moments later he arrived at Autobot City. He transformed into Shortstop and walked into the mighty transforming city. He walked into the control room where Optimus Prime, Silverbolt, Spike, Carly and Chip were.

"What's up, Prime?"

"We have been asked to come to the opening of a museum in Japan."

"Sounds fun."

"Autobots, report to the control room." Prime said into the intercom.

Moments later various Autobots walked in. Jazz, Ironhide, Wheeljack, Windcharger, Huffer, Skyfire and the other four Aerialbots.

"Autobots, we are going to Japan. Transform and roll out."

They all transformed into their vehicle mode. The three humans piled into Windcharger. The ground Autobots drove into Skyfire's cargo bay while the Aerialbots flew.

Meanwhile, at Decepticon Headquarters, the Decepticons also knew about the jewel shard. Megatron and Galvatron were planning to steal the shard.

"If we get our hands on this jewel we would become invincible. We must have it." Galvatron said.

"I agree, Galvatron. We'll send Soundwave and the Stunticons to get it." Megatron said. "Soundwave go to Japan and get that jewel."

"AS YOU COMMAND, MEGATRON."

The Autobots arrived on the outskirts of Tokyo. Skyfire landed to let out his Autobot passengers. Once they were all out he took to the air. Optimus Prime and the Autobots drove down the highways of Japan. The Aerialbots overhead along with Skyfire made sure everything was clear ahead.

"So what are we doing here again?" Ironhide said as he pulled up next to Optimus.

"We're here to oversee the opening of a museum." Prime clarified.

"Are the humans so scared of Megatron that they need us to watch over some ancient junk." Huffer added as he entered the conversation.

"These artifacts are of significant in ways that Megatron would seek them out and use them." Prime stated. "And besides a little history lesson might do you good."

"Riiight. If our own history is boring to me what makes you believe Human history is any more interesting." Huffer snapped.

"Actually Huffer there's one artifact that has just been discovered that might keep your attention. It's a shard of the Shikon no tama. That's what it's called in Japanese, Shikon no tama. In English it's 'the jewel of four souls'." Spike added as he Carly and Windcharger pulled up beside Huffer. "I read about it in the news paper. In the feudal era of Japan there was a jewel that was said to be sought by demons."

"Demons? You mean those weird little creatures in human folk lore?" Windcharger asked.

Spike nodded.

"Yep. The jewel was said to increase the power of any demon that possessed it." Spike said as he pulled a newspaper from the back of his pocket and handed it to Carly. She read the article aloud,

"Recently thought as only Japanese lore, a shard of a pink jewel was found among the ruins of a castle in the Japanese mountains. The jewel shard was later identified as the legendary Shikon No Tama. Or' Jewel of Four Souls'. Archaeologist, Hamasaki Satori claimed the finding was a remarkable event like the finding of Troy. Once thought to be legend turn history. Lore experts are now considering the rest of the jewels legend as history. The jewel was said to be in the care of a priestess with spiritual powers who met her untimely demise at the hands of an Inuyasha or 'Dog demon'. The jewel was said to be cursed and whomever possessed it would come great trouble and woe."

"Wow. So why are they all excited over a piece of rock?" Ironhide asked.

"It's the legend Ironhide. Humans have so many stories and tales and to find out one is true just leaves more questions to ask and more mysteries to uncover. Its fun!" Carly exclaimed.

The rest of the way was quiet as the convoy of Autobots pondered the history of this fateful jewel.