Hey guys, ValvraveRider17 here with a new chapter of Transformers AutoKnights. Without further ado, let's get into it.

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Masters and Students

(Nemesis)

Starscream watched on the main screen of the bridge the footage of the destruction of the Space Bridge, enveloping Megatron along with it in the explosion. "Such a shame." he chortled, "but I applaud you, Megatron. You certainly made a grand exit." Now that Megatron was gone, he can finally do things his way, as the now leader of the Decepticons. What Megatron failed to do, now Starscream can achieve it: the destruction of the Autobots, and to rule the universe in an iron fist, starting with Earth.

As he rewinded the footage to see it again, Soundwave approached Starscream from behind while emitting a sonar like sound. "Ah, Soundwave. Cue the audio visual. I wish to address the troops." Soundwave simply gave a slight nod.

The troops were working on their business when Starscream's face appeared on every screen all over the ship. "The loss of Megatron, leader of the great Decepticon uprising, is certainly a blow to our cause." he announced with fake sadness, "Yet, we mustn't despair over his ...tragic demise." he continued with an evil grin, "But instead, embrace his ultimate sacrifice and build upon the foundation he laid. With an even mightier hand!"

One Vehicon raised his hand, interrupting Starscream's speech. "With all due respect, Commander Star… uh, Lord Starscream."

Starscream rolled his eyes, "Yes, yes, What is it?"

"If we failed to conquer Earth under Lord Megatron's command, what hope do we have now while the Autobots still defend it?" Many murmured in agreement. Megatron was considered the strongest and most powerful Decepticon above them all to lead. If he has failed, the Decepticons have no chance at all of defeating the Autobots.

Starscream grumbled in annoyance, "Allow me to be crystal clear. I studied for millennia under our former master, thus I am 'equipped' to lead you. I, Megatron's true heir, Lord Starscream! Emperor of Destruction!"

He was expecting them to cheer with excitement and enthusiasm upon his speech, but he was only greeted by more murmurs of confusion and doubt from the Vehicons.

"What?" he growled in confusion before having Soundwave turn of the feed. He stomped towards the exit as he thought of why he lacked the enthusiasm among the troops. "Argh, what use our troop who can't rise to the task of inflicting unspeakable destruction in my name?!" he muttered, but then he remembered something that he heard of about a long time ago. "But wait, legend tells of one capable warrior, one who exists here upon this very planet. One who can be student to my master!" he grinned. If he can get him under his command and show his might, there is no doubt that the troops will pledge their loyalty to him and help him rule the Decepticon reign.


(Cue Transformers Evo by Jam Project)

(Instrumental)

The scene starts with the 40 Chaos Energems in a circle formation with the background speeding past stars and galaxies until it reached Earth and the Energems glowed and emerged together to the title with the AutoKnight insignia behind it.

(Yami no kanata seijaku wo hikisaki [Out in the darkness, someone is rending the silence]) The scene changes to Sonic Drive out in the desert fields, staring out into the open until he brought out his hand to reveal his Energem.

(Hoshi no nemuri yobiokosu no wa Doitsu da?[Who will be the one to awaken this planet from its sleep?]) Sonic Drive look at it until he face forward as the rest of the Autoknights in their vehicle forms sped past him and transformed into their robot forms, lining up next to him.

(Hora me no mae jaaku na tamashiitachi [Look, the evil spirits are right before you]) On the Nemesis, Megatron and the Decepticons face the screen with their evil smirks.

(Nigeba wa nai massugu ni uketomero! [Take 'em straight on, as there is no place to escape!]) The camera pans out of the Nemesis showing Optimus Prime and the Autobots on the ground, with their weapons ready.

(Some tells me "Yowaki" ya "Osore" wo shoukyo shite [Someone tells me to erase my "worries" and "fear"]) In the Autobot base, Jack, Miko, and Raf get into their respective partners' vehicle form and drive through the Ground Bridge portal.

(Bokura wa ishiki kumikaeru [We reconstruct our minds]) In another room, Beast High is seen singing while shedding an energon tear from her eyes.

(Sono te wo tsuyoku nigiri [Strongly clench your fists ]) A dark silhouette, with a dark red visor, holding a lance appeared with his visor glowing as 4 other robot silhouettes join in front of him with more silhouettes with a Decepticon looking insignia with a halo and draconic wings coming out to side glow behind them.

(Tagai no kizuna shinjite [Believe in the bonds between us]) Sonic Drive stood in front of the enemy with Null Infinity right next to him as their eyes were glaring with resolve.

(Tatakae![fight!]) They then engage into their battle mode and charge forward along with the others with their weapons ready.

(Saa All I can do! And all you can do!) On the battlefield, both Autobots and AutoKnights fight against the Decepticons; while the others were facing the Vehicons, Sonic Drive and Optimus engage into a sword fight with Megatron. While Rave Rose, Bumblebee, and Incursio were dodging Starscream's missiles as Rave Rose drew out her katana and slashed at him.

(Habatake Transform [spread your wings and transform]) Arcee, Elita-One, and Vilkiss throw punches and kicks at Airachnid, while she retaliates with her claws.

(Sono mune tsuranuku ikari wo chikara ni kae [Take the heart piercing anger and turn it into strength]) Gurren Lagann, Earth Impacter, Bulkhead, and the rest of the Valvrave team along with the Arzenal Team engage in close combats with Knockout and Breakdown who are with the Vehicons as well. While Soul Rider and the Evangelion team as well as Galaxy slash and his Majestic Prince Team cover fire at long distances.

(Ima All I can do And all you can do) We then see a giant silhouette behind Megatron with glowing purple eyes, firing lasers at Optimus and Sonic, pushing them back but not enough to falter them.

(Kagayake Transform! Shinka no Stage e! [shine and transform to the stage of evolution]) Optimus takes out his sword and swings it at Megatron who blocks it with his own. While Sonic Drive activates his Chaos Energem as he glows with a raging blue aura.

(Touch and Go!) He then Jumps and throws his fist at the silhouette as the opening ends with the AutoKnights, the Autobots and the humans lining up together in their Autobot base.


Masters and Students

(Autobot Base)

It has been days since the destruction of the Space Bridge and end of Megatron, the leader of the Decepticons. It was also been days since Sonic Drive have awakened his powers of his Chaos Energem, and has been renounced as an AutoKnight, one of the prophesized warriors. But for Optimus, he stood in thought about the demise of Megatron and things could've been for the better.

Ratchet noticed his expression and went up to him. "Optimus, why so glum?" he asked, "This planet, all planets are finally free from Megatron's tyranny."

"I do not disagree Ratchet." Optimus admitted, "it's just... a small part of me hoped to change Megatron's mind, not extinguish his spark." He and Megatron were close before going their separate ways and became enemies. How he wished it could've stayed like that if not for Megatron to be drunk by his ideals.

Ratchet frowned, "Optimus, his vileness was not slain by your hands, but by his own twisted arrogance!" That made Optimus hum in sadness, making Ratchet realize his mistake in his words. "I'm sorry, I know the two of you had a history."

Optimus knew Ratchet meant no harm and he sighed, "But the Megatron whom I once fought beside perished eons ago. The day he chose to become a Decepticon." He then turned to his medic, "The Decepticons may be in disarray, but they aren't without leadership. And while Starscream is no Megatron, he is far from predictable."

Suddenly a loud explosion sounded throughout the base as the area shook, alarming the two. "Decepticons! We're under attack!" Ratchet shouted, assuming the worst.

They saw smoke coming out of the other side of the main room, marking the place of the explosion. They ran to the area as they prepared to fight whoever caused the explosion. They waited for the smoke to clear up only to reveal...

"It's no attack, Ratchet" Raf coughed as he waved his hand to clear the smoke out of his face. The smoke cleared up to reveal Raf and Bumblebee working on a volcano model, with smoke coming out of its funnel. "It's my volcano." The said volcano suddenly melted after the chemical reaction. "Was." Raf corrected.

Ratchet raised a confused expression on his face.

"Hold still, Bulkhead." he turned to see Miko and Bulkhead on a platform working on some models of their own, which appears to be the solar system. "Jupiter needs its red spot." Miko said as she dipped her brush into the paint and tried to paint the spot she wanted when a big drop dripped onto the platform. "Whoopies!"

"What in the AllSpark is going here?" Ratchet asked, very confused on what was happening. He turned to the other side to see Jack working on a motorcycle with Arcee and Sonic.

"Science project." Sonic answered as he helped Jack assemble some parts of the motorcycle, "their projects are due tomorrow. So they asked for help." he turned to the other two humans, "Also Miko, I did tell you to put at least a tarp or newspaper cover to prevent that stain. But you didn't listen did ya?"

Arcee lifted a part. "Maybe it needs one of these doohickeys."

"You're a motorcycle, Arcee. Shouldn't you know how to build a motorcycle engine?" Jack asked.

She raised an eyebrow. "You're a human, Jack. Can you build me a small intestine?" she shot back.

"Touché on that." Sonic chuckled, "Also, that's an exhaust pipe, it goes last."

Ratchet, on the other hand, looked appalled. "Well, you can't work on these projects in here, you're... making a mess!" he proclaimed, gesturing at the projects.

"But the science fair is a big part of our grade!" Raf exclaimed.

"Yeah! If Bulkhead doesn't help me finish this model of our solar system-" Miko added before getting cutted off short by Ratchet.

"Oh? And what does Bulkhead know of your Solar System?" Ratchet scoffed, making Bulkhead point a finger and opened his mouth to object but closed it instead. Ratchet then turned to Raf, "Or Bumblebee of your volcano?" he then turned to Jack, "Or…"

"Arcee of our motorcycles?" Jack finished, getting a dirty look from the said Femme Bot.

"Precisely! We're not Earthlings, and they're not scientists." Ratchet said as he shook his head.

"Maybe they don't, but I do." Sonic called out, making Ratchet turn to him. "I mean, I was a human before and took science classes." he pointed out. "At least I know some basic knowledge on that subject."

"Still, you're not a scientist." Ratchet denied. Sonic Drive dropped his expression into a deadpan at the doctor.

"But the Autobots are their guardians, Ratchet." Optimus said to Ratchet calmly, "Would it hurt to learn more of Earth by helping their young friends with their schoolwork?"

"Well, maybe our young friends should try learning more of Cybertron." Ratchet retorted.


(Canyon)

At a rocky canyon, Starscream and Soundwave stood on top of plateau, searching for something as Soundwave was scanning the entire area with his radar system with an antenna dish over his head. He also had a box with an Energon cube in his possession, ready to use it for their motive.

"During the Great War, so much Energon was hidden on this forsaken rock that our departed master sent some of Cybertron's greatest to guard it." Starscream explained to Soundwave, even though it seemed to be unnecessary. "True warriors, now lying in stasis, waiting to be reawakened." he then sneered, "Such folly that late in life, Megatron searched distant space for warriors rather than here beneath his feet."

Soundwave let out a negative pulse signal, not getting anything in his radar.

"What do you mean you can't pinpoint his signal?" Starscream asked angrily, "I know we're close! Boost the power to your sensors!"

Soundwave did as instructed and expand his radar, then his sensor caught something and a marker appeared on his visor screen in the form of the map of the area.

Starscream looked satisfied with the results. "Yes, there." he said as he pointed at the marker on Soundwave's face.

He and Soundwave then transformed into their aerial forms and flew towards the coordinates, heading towards one of the warriors that Starscream mentioned.


(Autobot Base)

Raf was putting up more newspaper covers on his new volcano model as he listened to Bumblebee's story of one of his battles on Cybertron.

"And then I rushed at the Con and shot him with my blaster." Bumblebee recounted as he briefly pulled out his wrist cannons. "I mean, I still have a long way to become a Warrior-Class Autobot."

"Really, Bumblebee? Then how do you make Warrior-Class?" Raf curiously asked

"Battle experience, I guess." Bumblebee shrugged.

"But I've seen you in action, you're awesome!"

"Thanks, Raf." Bumblebee then felt Optimus place his hand on his shoulder, getting his attention.

"I second your opinion, Raf." Optimus agreed before explaining, "But Autobot life cycles are much longer than those of humans. And though it may be hard to believe, our young scout still has much to experience."

The computer system alarm suddenly sounded off, getting everyone's attention. Ratchet went up to it and identified the source. "Exposed Energon, and it's on the move."

Bulkhead deducted, "And since we ain't moving it, guess who must be."

"Decepticons." Arcee frowned, putting her hand on her hip.

"Without Megatron?" Miko asked in shock on the platform.

"Guess his influence is too great to the Decepticons, that others would follow his ideals." Sonic grimaced.

"Unfortunately, Megatron's legacy will live on, as others rise to take his place." Optimus said. He then turn to the Autobots, "Autobots, you have projects to complete." he said, knowing that the kids need their help on their work. He turned to Ratchet, "Ratchet, I may require aid." he requested. Though Ratchet turned to Raf, watching the little one work on his volcano.

"Science fair is a big part of their grade." Ratchet noted before turning back to Optimus, "Perhaps I'm better suited to remain behind and advise." he said. He thought that it would be nice to have his expertise on science help the kids gain a better advantage on their grades.

"Very well." Optimus nodded before turning to Bumblebee, "Bumblebee, let us see about this Energon intransit."

Bumblebee nodded.


(Canyon)

At the location of the coordinates, Starscream and Soundwave worked together to pull out a giant tomb from the wall of the canyon. Inside it is to believed to be the sleeping Decepticon Warrior Starscream hoped to be. "Excellent, Soundwave." Starscream complemented as he moved in front of the tomb before raising his hand in front of Soundwave. "The cube." he ordered.

As instructed, Soundwave took out the box that he carried the entire time and opened the lid, revealing the glowing Energon cube. Starscream took out the cube from its container and slid it inside the square opening of the tomb. Once inside the tomb and its content let out a rising whirring noise as it powered up.

Starscream had a face of expectations rising, "The Energon infusion, it's working!" he said, excitingly.

The tomb's opening suddenly lit up brightly, making the Decepticons cover their eyes.

Nearby, a Ground Bridge opened in the middle of the ravine and out of it, Optimus and Bumblebee stepped out. They immediately the ominous sound of whatever the Decepticons were working on. "That doesn't sound good." Bumblebee beeped nervously.

"No Bumblebee, it does not." Optimus muttered. "Hold your position and await my command." he ordered before heading to the source of the noise, leaving Bumblebee behind.

The glow of the tomb glowed for a few moments before it dimmed and was completely off. The gears inside the box shifted as the compartment began to open.

"Awaken warrior, rise and serve your new master!" Starscream summoned as the tomb opened up. Inside, red eyes opened as a giant Cybertron step out of the box, awakened completely.

The awakened warrior was at least 30 ft tall, had army green arms, with pale green fins on the bottom. His wings are the same color as the fins. His head ornamentation resembles that of a samurai warrior. His face and hands are grey and a orange colored jet like cockpit sticks out from his chest. Two dark orange horns were sticking out from both sides of his head. The fins on his shoulders have a dark orange lining as does his wings, and the 'cuff' pieces on his arms are dark orange.

He pounded his fists over his head, stretching his limbs before he leaned into Starscream's face. "Skyquake serves only one master." he stated.

Starscream smirked at that statement, "Excellent, your loyalty and devotion will set a fine example for the troops." he grinned, "No need to be timid, Skyquake, you may bow." With this warrior, Starscream can prove to the Decepticons that he is worthy of leading them, with Skyquakes loyalty to serve him.

Skyquake, however, only stood tall. "You fail to grasp my meaning." he frowned, confusing Starscream, "I am here on a mission, assigned to me by my one master: Megatron."

"Yes, him…" Starscream muttered, before informing him, "Sadly, Megatron is no longer with us."

"Impossible." Skyquake said in disbelief.

Starscream growled in annoyance at the disbelief, "Why is this so difficult for everyone to accept?" he thought that with Megatron gone, he could get the Decepticon army under his command, but with disbelief and doubt surrounding the army and Skyquake, this was getting more difficult than he thought. He straightened his composure and glared at Skyquake. "Skyquake, I located you. I awakened you. Thus I, Lord Starscream, am now your master!" he demanded.

That only made Skyquake snarl into Starscream's face, the current Decepticon leader stepping back while his composure began to falter. Until a newcomer's voice came from the side.

"It has been a while, Skyquake."

They turned to see Optimus Prime standing there, having seen Skyquake's awakening and their dispute. Skyquake shoved Starscream away and turned to Optimus, eyes glaring at the Autobot leader. "Optimus Prime, I haven't seen you since the battle of Technar. Megatron ordered me to annihilate you."

"That was a long time ago."

"That may be, Prime. But my orders still stand." Skyquake stated, not changing his mind at all. While they were conversing, Bumblebee was peering from a corner, watching and listening for Optimus' orders, even though he had a feeling it's not gonna go well.

Instead of fighting, Optimus decided to take the peaceful route and negotiated with Skyquake. "Is this ancient war still worth fighting? When so many comrades have been lost? And worlds destroyed?" he turned to Starscream, hoping to negotiate with him as well. "If you want to be a true leader, Starscream, then stray from Megatron's path and lead the Decepticons toward peace."

Starscream had no intention of that at all. "I would be willing to consider a truce, if you would be willing to bow before me, Optimus Prime." he schemed.

"Again?! BOW TO THIS!" Skyquake bellowed angrily as he turned and punched Starscream right into the chest, sending him flying before crashing into the canyon wall with a rough thud. Starscream painfully got up before transforming into his jet mode and flew out of the scene, Soundwave following.

"Skyquake, this is a new era, on another world." Optimus said as he tried to reason with the warrior one last time. "Side with Autobots and help me end this conflict forever!"

"I will NEVER side with a Prime!" Skyquake growled before charging at Optimus. He threw a left hook onto Optimus' face, pushing him to a corner. He then grab his shoulders and threw him to the ground like a ragdoll.

Meanwhile, Starscream and Soundwave flew to the top of the canyon and watched the battle unfold. Feeling the pain, Starscream shook his head to get it out. "Brrrr. What need I have for peace, when I have Skyquake?" he asked rhetorically as he watched. With the Decepticon warrior this is a great opportunity to take down the leader of the Autobots for good. "With some discipline, he will learn to respect his new master. And once it becomes known that Skyquake destroyed Optimus Prime under my command, all Decepticons will gratefully bow to me." he sneered.

Bumblebee watched as Skyquake and Optimus glared at each other in their stances, waiting to see who's going to strike first. Optimus decided to take the initiative and pulled out his blaster. He shot Skyquake at the shoulder but was unaffectable as the armor was so durable. Skyquake retaliated by pulling out a gatling gun, the barrel spinning rapidly as he fired shots at Optimus, hitting his target. The shots actually pushed him back a few feet, letting out sparks from his armor.

"Optimus! I'm coming!" Bumblebee shouted as he got out of his hiding spot and ran towards Skyquake. He was not letting his leader be taken down by this guy!

"Bumblebee! No!"

Bumblebee ignored Optimus, jumped into the air and activated his wrist cannons, shooting Skyquake in the back. Skyquake quickly turned around and fired his gatling gun at the scout. Bumblebee dodged the bullets with every jump on the walls and continued to fire as he got closer. However, when he tried to tackle the Decepticon, he was immediately grabbed and thrown to the wall. Skyquake pointed his gun at Bumblebee, but as soon as he pulled the trigger, Optimus grabbed the gun and shoved it upwards as the bullets were shot into the air. Bumblebee took the chance to tackle again only for Skyquake to drop his gun and catch him before throwing him to the side.

From the start of the fight, Soundwave was recording everything with his surveillance screen. "Do not miss a single moment, Soundwave! We shall need visual documentation of Optimus Prime's demise." Starscream ordered, "For the historical record."

Optimus punched Skyquake's face but was returned with a punch from him. Skyquake tried to strike again but Optimus ducked underneath and went behind him. He tried to grab him but Skyquake shook him off and punched him with his left fist, making Optimus stagger back to next to Bumblebee.

Bumblebee then thought of something, "Does he transform?" he asked

"Skyquake has not yet acquired a vehicle mode." Optimus replied, then realize what Bumblebee was pointing out. He nodded at his scout on the plan, they could use the advantage. Skyquake picked up his gatling gun and readied as he charged at them, roaring. "Fall back!" Optimus ordered, before he and Bumblebee transformed into their vehicle forms and went into reverse before turning around and drove away from Skyquake, kicking up dust in the process.

"So time has made you a coward, Prime?!" Skyquake as he fired his gatling gun at the running Autobots.


(Autobot Base)

Meanwhile back at the base, Ratchet had his arm switched into a blowtorch as he appeared to be working on a metallic project in the shape of a volcano. "Let's see… where is it…" muttered Ratchet as he worked on the volcano, much to the confusion of the others.

"Um… what is it?" Raf asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You'll find out." Ratchet waved as he wielded another cover on.

"But, Ratchet? Shouldn't I be doing the work?" Raf pointed out. Sure, he was thankfully that Ratchet was helping, but it looked like Ratchet was doing all of the work instead of helping. Since it is his project, Raf wanted to work as well as he got closer to the volcano.

"Ab dit dib, Don't touch!" Ratchet chided, "Just watch and learn."

Sonic gave a weird look at the medic as he stood next to Arcee and Bulkhead while Jack and Miko watched from the platform. "Riiiiiiiiiiight. So, we're gonna go and help Jack and Miko finish theirs-" Sonic began.

"Without my supervision?" Ratchet cutted off Sonic, "you want them to be right don't you?" Arcee and Bulkhead looked at each other but didn't say anything.

"Then watch a master at work!" Ratchet had a crazed look as he lit his blowtorch.

"Control freak." Miko whispered, Jack shrugging in response

"I've got a bad feeling about this…" Shou muttered as he shook his head.


(Canyon)

Back at the location of Skyquake's tomb, Starscream and Soundwave lost sight of the battle since the Autobots fled from the scene with Skyquake following, the communications chief was still recording but couldn't find them anywhere.

"We've lost sight of them!" Starscream said angrily as he turned to Soundwave, "Soundwave, why are you not tracking them?!" he was responded by Soundwave putting up a sonar ping from his face. "What? What is it?" Starscream asked as he looked at what Soundwave was showing. Soundwave's face screen was showing a marker on a map. The pinging seemed to identify it as... a life signal.

"A second Decepticon life signal?" Starscream asked in confusion, "But Skyquake is the only sleeper buried in this area." Starscream then looked closely at the location the signal was pinpointing. It wasn't even on ground, it was outside of Earth's atmosphere, at a specific location. "The site of our destroyed… Space Bridge?" Starscream then widened his eyes in realization on what the signal meant. "You're not telling me…" Starscream began, "that life signal belongs… to Megatron?" he shuddered, as fear began to rise inside him. It's impossible! There's no way! "B-b-but, he was microns from the detonation point! Nothing could've survived that blast!" he argued, he swore he has seen his former master get caught in the explosion with his own eyes,"Your sensors must be faulty! Ignore the contact, delete the coordinate!" He didn't want to even want to take the chance to see if Megatron was alive or not.

Soundwave, however, only stood still and kept the signal ringing, not even trying to erase it.

Starscream let out a nervous laugh. "What am I saying?" he chuckled. If he didn't check to see if it was true, the Decepticons could be suspicious of him, and besides, Soundwave didn't seem to want to throw away the chance to check the signal. To see if it's true. "O-of course this needs to be investigated. If Lord Megatron is up there, I shall bring him home." Starscream suggested, pointing at the sky.

Soundwave only nodded at that response.

"Remain here and monitor the outcome." Starscream commanded, "When Skyquake snuffs Prime's spark, I must bear witness." he then jumped off the cliff and transformed right before hitting the ground, shooting himself towards the sky and to the Space Bridge ruins.

Soundwave watched him fly before replaying Starscream's words. "Must bear witness." he then deployed Laserbeak off of his chest before the drone flew after Starscream. He wanted to see if Starscream was going to keep his word on bringing Megatron back. For safe measures.


(Somewhere in the sky)

Agent Fowler was flying in an army jet as his radio suddenly went on, intercepting a signal. "Tango 6-Alpha to Central Command, we're picking up transmissions originating from unidentified technology, possibly hostile. We are moving to investigate." Fowler pressed a switch to intercept the transmission. "Negative, Tango 6-Alpha, this is Special Agent William Fowler intercepting." he called, "Strike your report from the record and provide origin coordinates. I'll take it from here." Fowler had a feeling that it was Prime and his actions against the Decepticons, and he was going to see what it was. He turned the jet and flew towards the coordinates provided.

Down below, a figure looked up and saw the jet turning. Seeing it as some kind of warning, he activated his wing boosters and followed after the jet.


(Back at the Battlefield)

Bumblebee was running away from Skyquake in his vehicle form as the said Con was chasing after him on foot. Since he didn't have any vehicle mode as it was a hassle to him, but it didn't bother him as he was catching up. What he didn't know was that this was part of their plan, to lure him. Bumblebee then turned right at a fork in the valley but ended up at a dead end. He transformed back into his robot form as he found nowhere to run further.

Skyquake approached him with steady footsteps. "It would be a shame to squash you, bug. But it is my duty." he suddenly heard horns from behind before turning around to Optimus in his truck mode, charging right at him! Skyquake immediately brought out his gatling gun at fired at him, some hitting him, but not faltering the Prime. Optimus drove through the barrage of bullets before transforming into his bipedal form at leaped at Skyquake as he punched him into the dead end wall, leaving a crater.

"Excellent strategy, Bumblebee." Optimus complimented as he stood up.

Moaning, Skyquake fell down from the wall facedown. He appeared unconscious at first, before his eyes opened, glaring as he retaliated by striking Optimus' torso.

"Skyquake, stay down!" Optimus ordered before sending a right hook into Skyquake's face, chipping off shrapnels of his armor along with it. Skyquake fell on his back from the impact. Optimus and Bumblebee then heard a familiar jet engine in the sky as they turned around and looked up to see a military jet. "Fowler?"

Skyquake saw the jet, and let out a sinister grin. He straightened up before his eyes glowed and let out laser beams towards Fowler's aircraft.

Optimus realized what he was doing. He tried to connect to Fowler immediately. "Agent Fowler, Fall back!" But it was too late.

The beams made contact with the jet before Fowler could react, going through the cockpit as a few sparks lit up. With the scan complete, Skyquake stood up and jumped before his armor and body shifted and transformed into the same jet, blasting into the sky.

"Well I'd be a bald eagle." Fowler gasped in surprise at the transformation.

"Air superiority, achieved!" grinned Skyquake in his jet mode as he flew down towards his enemies to finish the battle once and for all. He began to fire another barrage of shots onto the ground. Optimus and Bumblebee immediately moved as the rain of bullets were coming closer. They transformed into their vehicle modes to get more speed, evading the shots surrounding them. Deciding to end it quickly, Skyquake switched his weapons into his missile. He tried to lock onto Bumblebee but before he could fire, he was interrupted by Fowler as he shot his own barrage at Skyquake.

"Stealing plans for classified military aircraft will not be tolerated under my watch!" Fowler snapped as he pulled the trigger.

But that only made him Skyquake's target as the Decepticon purposely maneuvered behind Fowler's aircraft. He then brought out the missiles and fired at Fowler. Fowler attempted to evade them, but one problem. They kept following his every move, making Fowler realize what they were.

"Heat seekers!"

He maneuvered left and right through the canyon but the missiles were getting too close. They were about to hit the engine of Fowler's aircraft-

*PTOOM*

-before a laser shot intercept the missiles, making them explode. Fowler looked back in surprise to see the missiles destroyed. "What the?" he then heard his radio crackle before an unfamiliar voice came out.

"Incoming!"

(Insert BGM: Zone of the Enders- Soul in the machine)

Suddenly, from the side, a bipedal figure flew up and past Fowler. He flipped up and over before using his wing boosters to hold him in the air. He was around the size of Sonic Drive's as his color scheme primarily consists of blue and orange. Protruding from his spine are wing-like thrusters that are folded when not in use with two smaller basic ones located at the joints of the knees. His head was bird-like in shape with fins protruding out from the sides while his eyes glowed turquoise. His right arm was armed with a retractable blade that is automatically charged with energy upon usage. Whilst retracted, a small gun-cannon is located at the hilt. On his left arm was what appears to be a deflector energy shield which blocks all incoming attacks. At the lower base of his spine are three fin-like protrusions. His legs were sleek as his feet were pointed with one spike. If anyone was familiar with the design, they would recognize it as Jehuty from Zone of the Enders. Another notable thing is that there was a familiar emblem on his wings: The AutoKnight emblem.

"Another bug?!" Skyquake growled as he flew towards to the new assailant.

"Not a bug, buddy!" the mecha said as he then switched his right arm into a blaster before firing on Skyquake. Some shots hitted its mark before Skyquake changed his course to dodge.

Down below, Optimus and Bumblebee stopped as they saw their new ally, whoever he is, fight Skyquake in the air. "Could he be?" Bumblebee beeped.

"He could be." Optimus answered. 'He could be one of Sonic Drive's friends.' he thought with no doubt.

(End BGM)


(Above Earth's Atmosphere)

Starscream made through Earth's atmosphere and into its orbit, arriving at the site of the Space Bridge, or what's left of it. Scraps and broken metal floated throughout the area as the result of the failed attempt to bring undead Cybertronians from Cybertron. He transformed into his humanoid form before landing on the rubble. He looked around, seeing damage done here, but does not see a single life form in his sights.

"No one could've survived this." he stated, "As I suspected, faulty sensors. The last thing I need now are rumors that Megatron is still-" he cutted off as he heard a faint groan from a distance. He looked around again as he spotted a familiar form floating along the rubble.

Starscream jumped from his position and made it to the source only to gasp in shock at the being. "Megatron?!" He was in disbelief. There he was, the leader of the Decepticons, floating motionlessly in the rubble, barely alive with scars and burnt marks all over him. Either Starscream's touch set him off, Megatron lunged and grabbed Starscream by the shoulder, surprising him, before weakly letting go and became motionless again.

"But how?" Starscream questioned. How did Megatron survive the explosion? He was right at the epicenter of it all, and yet he still lives in front of him. He then noticed a gaping hole in Megatron's chest, the damage he received from Sonic Drive's blast. He then further noticed the reason why Megatron was still alive. Inside, a familiar shard, stuck into the spark chamber, glowed pulsingly.

"Dark Energon." Starscream surmised. It must've powered Megatron to keep him alive.

Starscream then sneered as a thought came to him. He leaned into Megatron's face. "Everyone believes you are deceased. Who am I to disappoint them, Master." He reached into the chamber and grabbed onto the shard before pulling it out. Megatron harshly reacted for moment before going into stasis.

As Starscream thought, without the Dark Energon, there is now nothing to help him stay alive. "And this time, stay dead!" he smirked as he used his foot and pushed the body away.

Starscream gleefully looked at the Dark Energon shard in his hand, thinking of his greatest achievement to him that he desired for a long time; getting rid of Megatron with his own hands. However, that didn't last long as expected. The gleeful look turned to dread as Starscream heard a familiar sound approaching his area. He immediately turned and saw Soundwave's drone, Laserbeak, approaching him.

Acting fast, he hid the Dark Energon behind him as he turned to the drone. "S-Soundwave! If you are listening, I have found Lord Megatron and he is...unwell." He said. As frustrated that the chance for Megatron to perish is now delayed, he had to play it safe for now so that Soundwave won't find out about his schemes. "We must transport him to sickbay, immediately!" he order through Laserbeak. While he said the command, he kept the Dark Energon shard hidden from Laserbeak's view.


(Canyon)

Back on the Earth, the fight continued as Skyquake was currently chasing three of his enemies on the ground. Yes, three. Two of them being Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their vehicle forms while the Jehuty mecha was gliding near the surface with his boosters.

As they drove/flew, they were being shot at with missiles and bullets raining down on them. "This is crazy!" the newcomer shouted with a… surprisingly comical look as he barely avoided a missile.

"Well technically, you brought him to us!" Bumblebee beeped.

"Shut up! You sound like one of my closest friends who nag at me for what I did!" The mecha snapped.

You've… got to be wondering why he is acting like this right now when he was putting a brave front earlier. Well….


(Flashback)

Earlier in the sky, the Jehuty seemed to be doing a fine job occupying Skyquake as he fired a couple of rounds at him. "How do you like that, big guy? Not enough?" he taunted.

However, before the smoke cleared up, Skyquake flew upwards before flipping down and aimed himself towards Jehuty, looking really angry at him.

The Jehuty flinched at the malice pointing towards him as his opponent was making a beeline for him while deploying his weaponry out. "Uh-oh…" he gulped. He then took the initiative… and turned around and flew down to the ground, towards the Autobots on the ground.

They saw him heading towards their way, "I-is he coming this way?" Bumblebee raised a brow. It wasn't until the mecha changed his trajectory and began gliding on the ground, going past Optimus and Bumblebee.

"Move, move, move! Run for your life!"

As confusing as they were, they decided to take his advice and drove with him in the vehicle modes, Skyquake trailing behind them.

(End Flashback)


And now, we come back to the present. As they ran, Skyquake fired his entire weaponry upon them. One missile came too close to Optimus as it narrowly missed its target but the explosion sent Optimus flying, forcing him into his bipedal form as he tumbled. However, Skyquake chose to ignore the Prime and went after the other two. The Jehuty and Bumblebee weaved left and right to dodge the bullets as they were being chased.

The Jehuty turned to the scout. "You got a plan?" he asked.

"Yeah." Bumblebee suddenly took a slight right onto a hill ramp to the top of the canyon, where he transformed into his humanoid form and began running on foot.

Skyquake turned and was about finish off Optimus when Bumblebee suddenly jumped of the Canyon and grabbed onto Skyquake, hanging by one of his wings. The Decepticon attempted to shake him off by ramming him into a wall, but Bumblebee kept his grip. He then went up higher into the sky to further attempt to get him off. The Jehuty saw what he was doing, activated his wing boosters, and followed after him.

On the ground, Optimus saw his scout and the ally flying into the sky. Even though he trusted Bumblebee, his scout was currently in a precarious situation and needs help. He immediately contacted Fowler. "Agent Fowler, we require immediate assistance!"

In the mid air, Skyquake harshly tilted to get the scout off of him. But Bumblebee used the momentum to get on top of him. Seeing that he had no other choice, Bumblebee punched a hole into Skyquake and ripped out a few wirings on the right side of the cockpit before doing the same with his left, fatally wounding him. The mecha decided to add more to it as he unfolded his blade and cutted Skyquake's wings with swift moves. Because of that, Skyquake began to lose mobility and descend toward the ground really fast, making Bumblebee hang on for dear life.

"Oh boy…" he gulped as he knew he had nowhere to go but straight down with the Decepticon, that is until Agent Fowler came up beside them on standby, ready to have Bumblebee jump onto his jet.

"Anytime fella, ground floor's coming fast!"

Bumblebee took action quickly as he immediately jumped from Skyquake's frame and onto Fowler's jet. They watched Skyquake fall out of control and into his inevitable doom with his fatal wounds burning and his wirings ripped out. Nearby Optimus watched as Skyquake crashed into the ground with an explosion. The burning jet skidded before coming to a complete stop in front of his tomb.

"Happy landings, Con." Fowler jeered. He then flew the jet near the canyon to let Bumblebee off. Bumblebee then went to the edge as he saw the terrible form of Skyquake in the wreckage. Optimus arrived at the scene as soon as possible, only to see Skyquake close his eyes and succumb to his wounds, dead.

Bumblebee, as well as the AutoKnight, went up next to Optimus as he disengaged his battle mask, looking mournfully at the warrior. "Had Skyquake chosen to stray from his master's path, we might not be burying him today."

The Jehuty turned his head to Optimus before turning back to the body, his eyes softening. The underside of his bird like face suddenly opened up to reveal his mouth before it opened to let out a sigh, "Was he considered… honorable?" he asked.

Optimus turned to him, "...yes."

"Then I would be honored to help give him an honorable funeral." he offered, "Name's Zone Runner, by the way. Pleasure to meet y'all."

"So you are an AutoKnight." Bumblebee chirped.

The now named Zone Runner turned to him. "Don't know what an AutoKnight, but it sounds kinda important. How do you know I'm one of these AutoKnights?"

Optimus explained, "We will explain about what they are later, but we have one of your friends in our team who assisted us in saving humankind that is an AutoKnight."

Zone widened his eyes his surprise. "Really? Who?!"

"Sonic Drive."

"Shou?! He's here?!"

"He is currently at our base. If you would like to join us, we can take you to him."

Zone let a smile, "Then count me in!" he then turned Skyquake's corpse. "But first, can we give him a proper burial?"

Optimus nodded.

They didn't notice,however, that Soundwave was watching over them the entire time, recording the event.


(Autobot Base)

It was already nighttime as Optimus' group returned from their scouting along with their new recruit through the Ground Bridge Ratchet opened up, even though he was surprised to see another AutoKnight with them. The rest of the Autobots were gone to pick up the kids from school when they arrived, though Ratchet seemed to have an excited look when he mentioned about them coming here after getting picked up. Currently, Bumblebee was receiving a checkup from Ratchet to see if they were injuries from the battle.

"Bumblebee, putting yourself at risk was perhaps not the wisest of strategies." Optimus stated, "But you performed admirably."

"So this is your base of operations, huh?" Zone Runner said as he looked around the base. "Spacy."

They then heard honks and engines approaching from the main entrance. Ratchet's face lit up at the sounds. "Aha ha ha! There you are." The Autobots came in as the kids came out of their respective partners, Raf coming out of Sonic Drive though.

"So? How are my, uh, our projects receive?" Ratchet asked eagerly.

Before the kids could start, Sonic transformed into his Grand Chariot mode with a very annoyed look, "Well for starters, Ratchet, I going to have to say it was really unnecessary for you to have the kid's projects turn into a complete…" Sonic trailed off when he spotted Zone Runner. "...mess."

He narrowed his eyes at the familiarity as so did Zone Runner before it clicked into his head on who the Jehuty robot was. "Zone Runner?"

Zone Runner too widened his eyes in realization. "Sonic Drive?"

Sonic Drive let out a huge smile before going up to him and gave him a huge hug. "It is you!"

Zone Runner returned the hug before letting go and held out his arm with the same smile. "Where have you been, man?!"

Sonic grabbed the arm by the wrist. "Found myself into a junkyard before running into Optimus and his group." he answered.

Arcee and Bulkhead were in their bipedal forms when they approached them. "You two know each other?" Arcee asked

"Of course! He's one of my friends back home." Sonic said as he put his arm around Zone's shoulder. "Meet Shirou Mizu, a.k.a. Zone Runner."

"Pleasure to y'all."

"Whoa, another AutoKnight!" Miko said in awe. "What's your story, Zone? What kind of robot are you? How many weapons do you have? And how did you get here?"

Zone was surprised by the number of questions Miko had, before he let out a chuckle. "You know, you kinda remind me Razor back home. She was a complete chatterbox when I first met her."

Sonic let out a groan. "Don't even remind me of her. But I am curious to know how you got here."

Zone turned to Sonic before answering that question. "Well, to answer that, let me back track a bit. When I first found myself into this form I was in the middle nowhere in desert area, really confused to what happen. But one thing for sure is that I remember being sucked up by that giant portal along with everyone else before finding myself alone. I kinda wandered around the area, unsure what to do. That is until this huge light exploded in the sky with this emblem shining brightly. When I saw it, I thought it was some kind of signal until I suddenly heard this voice in my head, saying 'to my friends and family, I am here. I am waiting.' and something like that. And then the same emblem on my wings shined, as if responding to the beacon like responding to a call."

He continued "Then I had this huge headache as I saw these visions in my head, like I was watching someone's memory of fighting an army under a different emblem, information running through my head as they showed me that they were called 'Decepticons' or something. After that, the vision ended trying to process what happened. That was when I knew it had to be a sign of something and decided to travel my way towards the source of the beacon. It wasn't until along the way I met Optimus and fought off a giant Decepticon called Skyquake." he explained thoroughly as he looked at Sonic. "And the rest is where I am right now."

"Huh." Sonic got out before realizing something, he grabbed Zone by the shoulders, surprising him, before saying, "Wait wait wait! You got my message?!"

"That was your message?"

Sonic didn't reply back as he let go and cheered. "Yes! It worked!"

"What worked?" Arcee asked with a raised brow.

"If Zone Runner got my message, then it's no doubt that the others got it as well. Hopefully they will what to do to get here. And not only that, I made sure to let them know of the Decepticons if they run into any of them along the way to where I am."

Zone eyes lit up. "So, we'll be able to see the rest of our friends here? On this Earth?"

"If you didn't receive the message. Then I wouldn't be confident about it." Sonic said, making Zone smile at his friend

Sonic returned the smile before turning to the humans, "So, how about you tell everyone here on how well your projects went?"

"Uh, yes! How was our projects?" Ratchet got out.

Raf, Jack, and Miko turned to each other before looking back at Ratchet, "We got ourselves a B+." Raf said.

Ratchet let out a laugh. "Haha! I told you my genuine skills would be helpful." he said, thinking that his help, brought the kids a great advantage to their science grade.

That wasn't until Jack added in, "Actually, this probably wouldn't have happened if Sonic Drive didn't help."

"What?" Everyone had their eyes on the visored Bot as he rolled his eyes and letting out a sigh.

"If you mean by help, by redoing most of the project work until getting them right instead of turning them into further more, crazy Cybertron junk, then yes."

Ratchet shrieked, "Junk?!"

"Yes, junk." Sonic said with a deadpan look as he thought back at the finished projects that Ratchet made.


(Flashback)

Sonic Drive had his mouth open and eye twitching as he, Arcee, and Bulkhead looked at the 'projects' done by Ratchet for the kids. "What the scrap is this?!" he bellowed.

Miko's was supposed to be a human scale model of the Solar System when it turned out to be a scale of what it appears to be Cybertron, with everything of it made of metal. Jack had a peculiar looking engine that totally did not look human base at all. And finally Raf's...oh primus… his looked the worst as a metal volcano was there with electricity running all over it. While the others had raised eyebrows, Sonic was completely appalled towards this. Thankfully they were in another room with Ratchet being preoccupied with his work at the computers to hear.

"Ratchet kinda 'helped' us with these." Raf said with an uncertain look on his face. The other two also had a look mirroring Raf's when they looked at their projects.

Sonic facepalmed, "Okay, this is not good at all. We need to start over, these need to go!"

"But, the Science Fair is tomorrow!" Jack said, "If we start from scratch, we'll never make it!"

"Well it's a good thing I saved these in case of emergencies." Sonic said before bringing out the old models done by the kids. Everyone were surprised that Sonic was able to keep these. "I'll help you guys finish these up." he said, "The science subjects I learned during high school should get these right in a matter of time." He then turned to the other Autobots. "Can you help Jack and Miko finish up their projects while I help Raf reconstruct a proper volcano? I'll advise you as we work."

They looked at each other as they shrugged before moving to their respective partners. "Let's get this moving before Ratchet finds out. Let's go go go!" Sonic said as they began work.

(End Flashback)


"Thanks to that we had to spend the entire night fixing them." Sonic finished

Ratchet's jaw dropped when he heard the story. Zone Runner, on the other hand, was impressed by what his friends did in a matter of time. Optimus too was impressed as he stood near the latter.

"Seriously though, Ratchet! Not trying to be a science maniac here, but your work for the kids didn't make any sense." Sonic rebuked, "I mean a solar system scale of Cybertron? An engine with a chainsaw feature? A metal volcano filled with actual molten lava? That could've blasted a hole into the school roof! None of those made any sense of Earth standards!"

Ratchet argued, "Did not make any sense?! Puh-lease! I achieved an award for the highest Cybertronian science during my education along with medical science!"

"Did you also forget the factor that we're on Earth and the projects are about Earth based science?" Sonic shot back.

Ratchet opened his mouth to retort before he realized what Sonic meant. This was Earth and not Cybertron. The humans except for the ones in the room don't even know about Cybertron or Cybertronian science. So it didn't make any sense for them to understand any science that was too advanced for them. He sheepishly closed his mouth and hung his shoulders in defeat.

"Thought so." Sonic said. "Your Cybertronian projects are stored in the storage space."

Optimus let out a chuckle, "Perhaps it is a good thing that you allowed our human friends to stray from Ratchet's path."

Zone Runner went up to him and nudged him, getting his attention. "So, taking care of kids, huh?"

"You could say that. Though the science project was a major pain in the aft for me. That's more of Dan's tempo."

Zone only chuckled, "Well, now that I know that we are in a war between the Autobots and the Decepticons, and also us being these prophesied warriors according to Optimus." he got out, putting his behind his head in a laid back way. His chest armor slightly opened before pulling a crystal similar to Sonic's but with a turquoise color: his own Chaos Energem. "To think that this small thing made us what we are right now. Things aren't gonna be dull around here, I guess."

"If you're going to stay here, then you need a vehicle form." Sonic said.

"A vehicle form?"

"On this Earth, we are supposed to be Robots in Disguise, Since we have specific rules of staying out of human sight, following protocols, and obtaining forms of Earth based vehicles." Sonic explained.

"Oh yeah, I think I saw the Decepticon do that before Bumblebee and I squashed that guy." Zone thought back. "Makes sense, I guess. Then I'm gonna need a car to transform into."

Sonic suggested, "We can find one right now, you just need to click into your head to scan it."

Zone nodded before asking, "Say, what's your vehicle model?"

"It's a 1969 Mustang." Sonic said, making Zone get out a comical look.

"... Really? That piece of scrap?" he deadpanned.

"Hey! That was the only car I could find at the time!" Sonic snapped.

Zone then let out a smirk. "Then you're gonna need some new modeling!" he stated before turning to Ratchet. "Hey, Hatchet, can we use the Ground Bridge thingie for a moment?"

"Hatchet?!" Ratchet snapped, making the kids try their best not to laugh.

Sonic though, had a bad feeling coming up his spine. "Why do I have a feeling that this is not gonna be good?"


(An hour later)

Everyone was doing their business while Sonic Drive and Zone Runner were gone on their 'errand'. Even though it's already been an hour, and the humans have returned to their homes. Ratchet was working at his computer while silently fuming at the two AutoKnights for earlier. It was getting though and they still having contacted them to send a Ground Bridge to wherever they are.

"What's taking them so long?" Arcee wondered.

"Probably squandering off with their vehicle forms." Ratchet guessed, still annoyed at Sonic Drive's interception. Then the com-link signal pinged out, getting everyone's attention. Sonic Drive's voice came out of the com-link, sounding very terrified for some reason.

"Ratchet, can you get a Ground Bridge running?" he asked in a panicked voice.

"Of course, why do you ask?" Then screeching sounds could be heard in the background along with a few crash noises, alarming everyone.

"Open it now!" Sonic Drive said.

"Are you under attack?!" Ratchet asked.

"No, it's Zone Runner going out of control in his alt mode!"

"...What?"

"Just open it!" Ratchet did as told as he went to the Ground Bridge control and pulled down the lever. The tunnel portal opened as everyone anticipated for what was about to come. And it happened… in a form a speeding car. "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!" the car screamed as he turned and spun around the chamber. The car was 2001 Porsche model with a GT3 RS design. the entire frame was blue with thick orange lines going through the sides and over hood and roof. He was so going out of control with the tires screeching like hell.

"Someone help me!" Zone Runner screamed. Thankfully, Bulkhead was right in his path as he used his arms and grabbed Zone by the sides, stopping him. "T-Thanks, Bulkhead." he stuttered with a couple of panting before transforming back into his robot form.

"What happened?" Ratchet asked, bewildered by what just occurred.

Zone answered. "Not a good idea to start driving when you just got a new car. Especially when you're the car itself! I kinda freaked out a bit when I did the transformation for the first time before accidently hitting the gas pedal." he rubbed his head to shake to the pain as he got up.

"Where's Sonic Drive?" Arcee asked the Jehuty.

"He should be coming in by now." An engine noise sounded from the Ground Bridge. "Speak of the devil." Everyone turned to the tunnel as a new vehicle came out of it. A new type of model. Instead of a 1969 Mustang, what came out was a 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 model. His design was almost the same with the entire body being blue with the black highlights on the side, along with the rear wing being more sleeker. He seemed to be cleaner than his previous model. As he entered with the Ground Bridge closing, he stopped in front of the group before turning off his engine.

"Nice rims." Arcee complimented.

Sonic Drive then transformed into bipedal form, "Thanks" he reply before going up to Zone Runner and drove his fist into the Jehuty's head.

*BONK!*

"Ow!"

"Never. Do that again. If it weren't for Ratchet opening the Ground Bridge we could've been caught by civilian eyes, or worst the police!" Sonic snapped as Zone rubbed on the spot Sonic hit.

"Hey, I just wanted to try what it was like, okay? No need to rough me up like that." Zone groaned, everyone dispersed to their work as Zone thought of something before grinning, "Say, got an eye on someone?"

Sonic looked at him in confusion, "Hm?"

"Do you have someone who you're interested in?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Oh, I don't know~. Maybe talking about you liking someone in this room. For instance, a certain female motorcycle~?" he implied.

Sonic realized what he was implying as he blush went up to his face. "Wha-! No, dude it's not like that! I mean we've only just met like a few days ago! I mean, I did help her and her friends on a couple of occasions, but it's nothing like that!"

"Are you sure~?" Zone teased.

"Don't. Make. Me. Punch. You. Again." he growled.

"What are you talking about over there?" Arcee called.

"Nothing!"


(Nemesis)

On the Nemesis, things went really unexpected. When Starscream returned with Megatron in his stasis condition, the entire army was shocked to see him alive. As ordered, they immediately took Megatron to sickbay as they did numerous processes to keep him alive, much to Starscream's anger when he gave the command. Another unexpected thing was when Soundwave returned and notified Starscream of Skyquake's death along with a new ally that sided with the Autobots. Other than that Starscream decided to hide the Dark Energon shard somewhere within the ship from Soundwave since he didn't want the communication's chief to turn on him as he was very loyal to Megatron. He would most likely beat Starscream for the Dark Energon Shard to revive his master if he learned about it.

Right now they were currently at the sickbay, looking upon Megatron's form as numerous life tubes were connected to him, keeping him alive. "The troops will be pleased to hear of our success in rushing Lord Megatron into stasis. Let us hope that our master pulls through." he said, though he had a hint of anger rising as the functioning Megatron was in front of him, breathing.

He turned to Soundwave to ask for more information about the Autobot ally. "What other things have you learned about the new ally the Autobots recruited other than the one who almost ended our master?"

Soundwave pulled up a voice recording of earlier. "Don't know what an AutoKnight, but it sounds kinda important. How do you know I'm one of these AutoKnights?"

Starscream's face turned into shock about what he just heard. An AutoKnight? The prophetic warriors from the Iacon texts? If that's the case then was the one who blasted Megatron an AutoKnight as well? This was going to be troublesome.


And done! That was chapter 6 of Transformers and we've got ourselves a new member of an AutoKnight, Zone Runner!

Hope you like the chapter. Review, favorite, follow. And I'll see you in the next chapter. Ja ne!