Optimus and Ironhide were in the Prime's office, going over some battle plans… As a precaution. When suddenly there was a knock at the door. "Enter" Optimus said in a calm soft voice. The door hissed open and Prowl stepped in. Optimus smiled warmly at the shorter mech. "Prowl. What can I do for you?" he asked kindly.

Prowl thought for a moment. Going over his plan in his processor. But did he really want to do this? Optimus seemed so nice. How could he do this to such a friendly bot? He was suddenly ripped from his thoughts as Optimus spoke again. "You ok Prowl? You seem… Distracted" he stated, with sincere concern in his voice. But no matter how kind he was… Prowl knew the penalty for failure. It was either his life or Prime's.

He finally made his choice… He was a survivor. "I'm fine" he announced softly. He then looked up, to notice Optimus smiling warmly. He knew this would be hard… He started feeling guilt wash over him. But he still knew he had to do this. He them spoke again. "I was wondering if I could talk to you…" he quick flicked his optics to Ironhide, then back to Prime. "...Alone" he asked calmly.

"Of course" Prime said, with that same warm smile on his face plates. "Ironhide… Do you mind?" he asked, turning his attention to the other mech.

"Course not. I'll be in my quarters if you need me" Ironhide answered, walking towards the door. He stepped out and walked down the hall. Leaving Prowl and Prime completely alone.

Prowl started feeling sick to his tanks, he still wasn't sure about taking the life of such a kind mech… But, he knew more than any what consequences come out of a failed mission. But what choice did he have? He was suddenly pulled from his thoughts as Prime spoke. "You ok Prowl? You seem distracted lately" he said softly.

Prowl looked up at him, a smiled. "Yeah. I'm fine" he lied plainly, still trying to get into the right frame of mind. But he knew he couldn't put it off anymore. "Prime. I have a confession to make" he started, as he turned his back to Optimus. "I'm not as innocent as I claim to be" he stated truthfully.

Optimus looked at the smaller mech, confusion written all over his face plates. "What do you mean Prowl?" he asked, watching as the mech turned to face him. Prowl muttered an, 'I'm sorry' before launching himself at the Prime, fangs drawn.

Optimus acted quickly, flipping Prowl over his shoulder and slamming him into a wall. He then quickly bolted for the door, leaving a slightly dazed Prowl back in his office.

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Jazz was walking towards the rec room with Bumblebee, when suddenly Optimus rounded the corner. "Jazz. Jazz, I need your help" he panted, trying to catch his breath.

Jazz and Bee ran to the young Prime, concern clear on their face plates. "Optimus. What… What's wrong? What happened?" Jazz asked, completely worried about the taller mech.

Before Optimus could answer, Prowl ran around the corner causing Prime to take three steps behind the two smaller mech. Bumblebee and Jazz immediately knew what it meant… Prowl was after Prime. Prowl was trying to kill the young Prime. "Prime. Get out of here" Jazz ordered, shocking both Bumblebee and Optimus. But Optimus complied none the less, bolting down the hall. Jazz turned to Bee. "Bee. It's just you and me" he said, which caused Bee to nod in agreement.

They both turned to look at Prowl, who gave a low threatening growl. "I knew there had to be a reason you were so secretive about your past… We trusted you" Bee snapped, causing Prowl to growl louder.

Prowl stalk towards the two mechs, then suddenly stopped. What am I doing? They're not my targets. He thought. "I'm sorry. I don't have a choice" he hissed, hoping to scare them. But neither made any movement.

"I don't understand. What do you mean? Everyone has a choice" Jazz snapped, staring at the mech standing opposite them.

Prowl shook his helm. "They'll kill me, if I don't kill Prime. I don't have a choice" he said sadly.

Bee and Jazz shared a confused glance, before they turned their attention back on Prowl. "What are you talking about? Who'll kill you?" Bee questioned curiously.

"My clan!" Prowl growled, before charging at the two mechs. He knew he had to get away from here. He had to find the Prime and complete his mission. If he didn't… Well, he didn't really want to think about it.

Jazz and Bee dodged his attack, but he was quicker than first anticipated. He spun around and slammed Bee into a wall, causing him to cough up energon. Jazz tried to attack Prowl, but soon found himself pinned to the ground. Prowl hen jumped up and ran down the hall, in the direction Optimus had run only minutes earlier. "Bee! You alright?" Jazz asked, helping the younger mech to his feet.

"Fine" Bumblebee winced in pain, but soon got over it. "We have to find Optimus before Prowl does" he announced, as they ran after Prowl.

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So Prowl's made his move? How far can Optimus get before Prowl catches up?

TBC