I have to apologies for how long this took. I have a lot of problems trying to write. Terrible writers block. I'm trying my best to get back to it. I am so sorry again for the long wait. I know this chapter is short but I'm just trying to get back in the flow of writing again. Sorry for any bad grammar or spelling.

Transformers Animated/ Knightformers

Slash MegatronxOptimus

Beta reader: Miss sparkle1

Darkness Falling

Chapter 2

Within the great kingdom of Iacon. Dwelling in the castle housed the knights of Iacon, 14 of them. They lived everyday to protect the city, their king and their families and everyone who lives in Iacon.

Sir Megatron made his way down the staircase of the castle basement. Candles lit the way brightening the path down.

Along the wall stood statues of former knights. They were interesting to look at but what drew Sir Megatron's attention was the glass windows. Each Window displayed a great battle or fierce fights with beasts. The knight stopped at the last one.

The glass window depicted a Knight fighting a dragon but the knight was shown to be in flames. Sir Megatron heavily sighed as his fingers traced the outline of the knight. The knight who is in flames is his brother. It's has been 4 years now since that awful day.

His brother tried to take down the mighty Legion. A dragon that dwelled in the mountains of the west. Past the dark kingdom of Kaon.

Megatron never saw what had happened to his brother but from witnesses who saw the attack, they did see the knight in flames. Everyone believed he was dead even if his body was never found.

Galvatron was his older brother, sweet and kind to him always. A bit reckless at times and a bit big headed but he was a good mech and a good brother to him.

Sir Megatron sometimes wished to destroy this blasted window! He failed to be there for his elder brother. Even with his regret part of his mind was grateful for it. The window reminded him of this painful moment yes but it also helped him to remember the promise he made. To never stop looking for Galvatron until a body was found. There was a chance he was still alive.

He snapped out of his past and reminded himself of his duties. He must inform his knights of the king's orders.

He opened up the double doors and entered the basement.Weapons of all types were scattered around the room or hanging on the walls. Book cases stood giving knights the knowledge to defeat there foes or look from guidance from past knight dairies.

Maps lay on the long table showing ever part of the world and the seas. At the end of the table he saw Soundwave of the Lie family. He was cleaning his blade and talking to Shockwave the king's alchemist but also a knight of Iacon. No one knows his family name he refuses to speak of it. Megatron believed it must be painful for him to talk about it.

Sir Soundwave looked up and quickly put his sword away. "Lord Megatron". Standing up he bowed before him.

Megatron did the same. "Good evening my friends our king has a mission for us. Where are the rest of the knights?"

Soundwave sat back down and took a sip of energon before speaking. "Most are helping the latest village that was attacked by Cyclonus's warriors. They are helping them rebuild and tending to the sick or injured. Other Knights are training the king's army. Sentinel ordered them to do it".

Megatron sat down a feeling of annoyance over came him. "Our Knights are spread thin as it is! He should have informed me of this first!" said Sir Megatron as he gave a sigh before relaxing back in his seat. "We will complete this task for our king".

Suddenly his squire Lugnut came rushing in and hurried to his seat. "Sorry my lord". He sat beside his master.

Sir Megatron nodded to him then looked towards Soundwave and Shockwave."My fellow Knights our king has informed me of beasts numbers have increased and attacks are getting worse. We attack them at these parts".

Megatron lifted the map of the world over and pointed at each of the marked locations the king told them to go to. "Soundwave you will take Blitzwing with you when he arrives and Shockwave to the the blue forest while myself and Lugnut will go to the Dark Collection".

The Dark Collection was nothing more than black rocks and boulders all bunched together. They were huge and many, making it easy for ones to get lost inside. Most of the area wasn't even explored yet as ones who tried disappeared. So they had no idea what they might find. They wouldn't normally go there but travelers had seen a large number of Insecticon's entering the place.

"My lord what of Starscream he should be returning soon?" said Lugnut.

Megatron knew he was right. "Yes but we can't delay. This problem must be dealt with. Shockwave please leave a message here for any of our fellow knights who return and explain the places where they should go but tell Sir Starscream where I am, he can join us".

The king's alchemist bowed before him his optic just shinned a bit as he acknowledge his order. Shockwave didn't really talk much and even if he did it was only to Soundwave he will talk too.

Sir Megatron stood up and bowed before them all. "Take care knights and be on your guard"

"As you should be too my leader" said Soundwave.

Megatron smiled and then hurried off with Lugnut to the dark collection.

...

Meanwhile on the road to Crystal City

It was a beautiful day to travel. A coach rode on the path leading to the city carrying the Prince of Iacon Optimus. The prince sat back in his seat looking out at the scenery while his friend Bumblebee talked about some cute mech he saw. Optimus wasn't interested.

He sighed a bit feeling bored. The young price wished he could have the life of the knights. Fighting beasts defeating the wickered and protecting the innocent and be the hero of the day. Sadly he couldn't, he was a prince tied to rule over the kingdom. The responsibility of it was giving him a headache.

The coached bumped up and down as the horses ran. Optimus was traveling to Crystal City finally. He had enough of warrior outpost. He stayed since he was young a kid really. All he did was learn to read, write, fight and learn how to be a king.

He hated it and part of him hated his father for sending him there. Ultra Magus couldn't be bothered to raise him so he got someone else to do.

The Prince spent his past time forgetting his life by reading of tales of brave knights. How he would love to go on a adventure like that.

"Optimus you haven't been listening to me!" Yelled the yellow mech who was annoyed at his friend rudeness.

"What? Oh sorry Bee".

"Whats wrong? You haven't said a word since we left".

Optimus looked at his fried. His father sent Bee with him to train as well. He wanted his son to have a company but also help to protect him. Bumblebee was more like a bodyguard. They both trained together. Bumblebee loved it while Optimus hated it.

"Just I'm going home to a father who barely raised me".

"My prince don't talk like that you know your father loves you"

"My father wants me to be king. That's all he is interested in. Where is the love in that"

"But you have to learn these things Optimus".

"I also have to have a life Bee!I'm sick of having everything laid out before me. I can't decided anything for myself". The prince went back to staring out. Looking at the hills as they passed by wishing he could just escape to them.

Bumblebee was worried about his fried he wanted to cheer him up. They didn't talk for a bit as Bee tried to think of a way to cheer him up. He smiled as he suddenly got a idea. "Driver stop the coach!"

Optimus turned to him fast. "Bee what are you doing? Why are we stopping?"

"Your going to decided something for yourself. Go tell the driver where you want to go".

"You know where we are going, Crystal city".

"Yeah but we can take 2 ways the short one we are on or the long road up the hill tops.

"I don't know what is up there we could get in trouble"

"Come on take a chance its your choice remember. We will get there just an hour later that's all"

Optimus looked at the smiling. He knew Bumblebee was only trying to cheer him up but still it was idea he couldn't say no to. The prince leaned out the widow calling to the driver. "Take us to the city by the hill tops!".

The driver turned to face him. "Are you sure your highness I was told to take you straight to..."

"Come on we will be at city just going by a different route that's all please".

Even if Optimus was prince he didn't like to order anyone to do anything for him he asked politely instead.

The drive felt himself smiling at the prince. Optimus smile seemed to have that effect on everybody. His smile could make anyone do anything for him. "Alright my Prince we go to the hill tops". He gave the straps a tug and the horses turned to the left heading to the hills.

Optimus sat back again and he couldn't help but smile and laugh. "That was fun" .

"See you feel better already. Take a chance Optimus sometimes you might be surprised what happens"

The prince smiled and felt his words spoke the truth maybe taking a risk would give them surprises.

End of Chapter 2