I like to say that I am glad that many of you are enjoying this story. Also, do not worry, I will be doing a redo of Last Knight once I am done with this story. So, with that said, please enjoy this chapter and be sure to review!

(Pentagon)

Keller rubbed his eyes as he dismissed Cemetery Wind's liaison. The liaison hastily closed the door behind him, knowing how angry the Secretary of the Defense was right now. The man was as jittery and weak-willed as they came. It was a wonder how the man even got a job in the Pentagon, let alone get this position in the first place. The guy wouldn't have lasted a minute in an interrogation scene. His musings were interrupted by Director of National Intelligence, Charlotte Mearing, who was also in the office along with Banachek.

"I can see why Attinger wanted him as his liaison." Mearing said. "He's a good puppet for Cemetery Wind to use to keep us off their back."

"Yes, I can see that. Remind me to have a talk with the President about looking at the profiles of future potential liaisons. It will make the military's job a lot easier." Said Keller. "Have we gotten through to KSI's Joshua Joyce yet?"

"No, for some reason they keep refusing our calls; saying that Joyce was not in office." Banachek replied. "We did find out that Joyce took a plane to China, sir. They have a facility there, near the outskirts of Hong Kong. We can try them there if you like."

"Thank you, Mr. Banachek." Replied Keller said just as Glenn and Maggie came in, the former holding a laptop. "I hope you two have some goods new for me."

The two computer experts looked at one another, nervousness in their eyes. They then looked back at the Secretary of Defense. "Well, kind of." Maggie began. "Good news is that we managed to decrypt the files. But, the bad news is what we found on the files."

Keller raised an eyebrow. "Explain."

"Its, its kind of best if you saw for yourself, sir." Glenn said as he put the laptop on Keller's desk. He pressed the mouse and soon several images began to pop up. For the next minute or two, the five of them watched as images showing Cemetery Wind attacking Autobots, Decepticons, and several human civilians, followed by Attinger and Joyce meeting one another, KSI melting down the dead Cybertronians and building their own drones, and Attinger speaking with Lockdown. With each picture, Keller's temper rose higher and higher. When the last image came up, the man looked like he was going to erupt.

John slammed a fist on the desk, startling the four other humans. Keller got out of his chair and began walking out of the office, the others close behind. "Maggie, I want you and Glen to take this to the President immediately. Mearing, I want to get in contact with Joyce immediately, and also have a few words with the CIA Director. I want a warrant on Attinger's head for what he's done on US soil. Banachek, contact General Morshower. I want him in charge of the operation to apprehend both the KSI facility and Cemetery Wind's base. I won't be satisfied until I have Attinger, Joyce and these drones of theirs in front of me." Keller ordered as he made his way down the hallway. "I just pray that we make it in time."

(Somewhere in Illinois)

It had been five hours of driving until Bumblebee arrived at the meeting place. Said place was an old abandoned train yard. Breakaway, who was high above them, flew ahead before landing near the entrance. A few minutes later, Bumblebee came to a stop when a large, red FV4034 Challenger 2 main battle tank appeared right in front of the yellow car and Aerialbot. The humans got out of the Camaro as both vehicles transformed. The tank took on the form of a large, bulky mech. The tank cannon head was sticking out of the mech's chest, and he had what looked like blue visors over his optics.

"Bee!" The red mech cried in a booming voice. "It's so good to see you again, little buddy! I haven't seen anyone except for the Aerialbots since the attack on Autobot City!" He said as he pulled the smaller mech into a bear hug.

Breakaway chuckled. "Heh, Warpath said the same thing to the others too." The Aerialbot said as Warpath put Bumblebee. "C'mon, the others are already waiting."

Deeper inside the train yard were the Autobots, with their ships deep in the woods. The Ark had managed to land easily with little trouble. However, the transport ship's landing was less than spectacular, as a large road of dirt had been uplifted by it's descent. "I said I was a sucky pilot." Said Hound to Drift, the samurai bot giving a mild-harsh glare towards the commando.

With the Autobots were the recently comatose Ark crew members. Mudflap and Skids were stretching their limbs to remove the stiffness, while the Wreckers were with Wheeljack, checking over Omega Supreme. Inside the Ark, Ratchet and Jolt were running tests on Adam and the awaked Hatchlings. The young Cybertronians were eagerly sucking down Energon from small cubes. It was fortunate that Warpath had kept a large stash of Energon Cubes hidden inside some of the cars. Ironhide was off to the side, staying close with Chromia, reassuring each other through their sparkbond.

Warpath approached them. Following behind him were Breakaway, Bumblebee and the humans. "Bam! They're here, everyone! Kapow!" Shouted Warpath.

"Well, let's give Bumblebee the good news then." Crosshairs said. The paratrooper was lying on a railroad car, a half-empty energon cube in his hand. "We got ships now. We're leaving."

By then, the rest of the Autobots gathered around. Jolt and Ratchet were the last to join, after confirming Adam's condition and making sure the hatchlings were recharging. Optimus stood at the front, with Elita by his side. The Autobot leader had a grave but stern look in optics, and appeared far older than he should be.

He looked down at Cade, Tessa and Shane. "After all we had done for you humans, the sacrifices we had to make to ensure this planet's survival, you have no idea what you've wrought."

That appeared to have made Cade angry. Letting out the adrenaline he'd been holding these past few hours, the human shouted, "What the hell is that suppose to mean? Have you seen what I've been doing?!"

"And for that I am grateful, Cade Yeager." Replied Optimus before continuing. "However, you have yet to understand who is controlling who. Cemetery Wind and KSI were nothing but pawns for the true mastermind."

"Mastermind?" Asked Cade.

"When I fought that man-made drone, I felt the presence…of Megatron." Revealed Optimus.

"Wait, wait a minute." Shane said, getting into the conversation. "Megatron? As in the Decepticon who started the Chicago Battle? What does he got to do with this?"

"Everything!" A voice yelled. Standing on top of a car were Brains and Wheelie. Thanks to Ratchet, the two had decent repairs done to their injuries. Wheelie had a new arm and Brains had skinny leg to replace his lost one, though he still needed a cane to walk. "You think those KSI chumps built all those drones by themselves? Man, you humans' technology is so downgraded is practically stone age." Brains exclaimed.

Wheelie continued, "Those idiots took the metal from the dead Decepticons from the Chicago battle, as well as any Cybertronians those Cemetery Wind bastards hunted down over the past three years. And that's where we came in."

"Mmhmm, they put us on autopsy duty! No union, benefits, nothing! And it was Megatron's head they used to extract the data of how to make those drones, just like Shockwave wanted." Brains said, shuddering. "Ugh, even now I can feel his evilness all up in my lovely locks."

"Wait, Shockwave? Another Decepticon?" Asked Cade.

"Not just any Decepticon. Numero Uno in terms of smarts, and tied in strength alongside Megatron. Con is a walking computer with the firepower to match Hide over here." Sideswipe explained.

"Yeah, and he also brought Flatline with him too. That creep is the best surgeon ever. Knows everything about Cybertronian biology. He's the one who brought back the Cons who were killed in Mission City and Egypt." Wheelie added. "We saw it all, in Megatron's nasty head."

"Okay, but why didn't he repair Megatron? Why give him to KSI?" Tessa asked.

"Not even Flatline is that good. The damage Megatron took in Egypt and from when Optimus owned him in Chicago, it would have to be a slagging miracle to bring him back. When I got a better look of him, even I was surprised his CPU hadn't been corrupted." Answered Brains.

"Shockwave let the humans take his body, because he knew that they would construct drones from the dead Cybertronians." Wheelie said, taking over. "And Megatron knew that too. He fed them the science, specks, math-everything they needed, all so he could get his new body. And that is none other than Galvatron."

"And you knew this and said nothing?" Tessa asked.

"Honey, you can go to a dark place when you on death row. But Megatron is the one in controlled. He may have taken the sassy name of Galvatron! But that's just another way to say to the universe 'baby I'm back!'" Brains exclaimed. "And all of it was so he could get his claws on the Seed."

"The Seed? What's that?" Asked Cade.

Optimus explained. "In the very beginning of Cybertron, thousands of worlds were cyberformed with Seeds, powerful bombs that turned all matter, including organic, into metal. This was shown to me by Alpha Trion, my mentor and old friend, in the Covenant of Primus, our race's oldest document which contains the entire history of Cybertron and colonial planets. Our…Creators, destroyed your world and many others, harvesting the metal to create our bodies."

"And that's what Megatron and his Decepticons want to do again." Wheelie said as he and Brains moved across the dirt, the latter sniffing flowers. "They're planning to set that thing off in the largest city on this planet, and kill millions doing so!" The blue mini-con said as the duo stood beside Bumblebee.

"Shame too, because this place was starting to feel like home." Added Brains.

"The blast will incinerate that city into molten metal. The Decepticons will have enough to create a new, larger army. And use it to wipe out humanity." Optimus said solemnly.

"You greedy meatbags brought about your own extinction. Not our problem though, I certainly don't mind. Everything worked out okay for us." Brains said. He and Wheelie high-fived each other.

"As it was Shockwave who helped Lockdown get the Knight's Ship, he must've made a deal with Lockdown. Despite his position, Lockdown is known to honor his debts. Shockwave would help him find Optimus, and in return Lockdown would eliminate any rebellious Decepticons and give him the Seed." Prowl summarized.

"That does sound like something Shockwave would do." Optimus commented. "However, our plans remained unchanged. We will retrieve the Seed, and then leave Earth forever."

"W-what? You're going to leave, just like that?" Cade asked, shocked to hear Optimus would just abandon them.

"Your leaders have made it clear we are not wanted. They would rather see our destruction than our help." Optimus said solemnly. "I am sorry, Cade. We will ensure that you are put somewhere safe, where Cemetery Wind cannot find you. But, our time here on Earth is over." The Prime said, ending the discussion.

(Late Afternoon, Cemetery Wind Headquarters, Unknown Location)

Somewhere in America, the primary military headquarters of Cemetery Wind could be found. Located in the vast desert of the west, soldiers could be seen moving about at night, performing their regular duties. Lights were on all around the facility, allowing people to see where they were going and what they were doing. In a special cargo bay, rows of several Rally Fighters were being held. At the entrance of the base, a M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle with urban white and grey cameo drove on by.

At the ATC tower, a high-ranking officer could be seen listening to reports coming from Harold Attinger. "James and I are heading towards Hong Kong to meet with Joshua and deliver the Seed. I want you to have all operatives to remain vigilant. Just because Prime is gone doesn't mean we can't expect the Transformers to just lay low." Attinger said.

"Copy that sir. We'll keep you inform if anything happens." The commander replied. He had to yell when a dark grey Osprey landed.

Suddenly, one of the radar technicians spoke up. "Sir, I'm seeing an air vessel approaching us at a fast pace." The man said. Walking over, the Commander looked over the tech's shoulders. True enough, an aircraft was approaching the base at an incredible speed.

Soundwave spotted the base and dispatched Laserbeak. "Laserbeak, commence signal jamming. I shall begin virus uploading." The Decepticon said to his drone. "Wreckage, Incinerator. Transform and attack."

The Decepticon communication officer transformed and landed on the platform, just as Laserbeak flew to the radar tower. Soldiers were startled by the Decepticons sudden appearance. However, they began mobilizing, grabbing weapons and prepping up engines. Sadly, they did not move fast enough; the arriving Osprey and Stryker transformed into Incinerator and Wreckage respectively. Incinerator began firing at the aircrafts with his forearm morphed Magma Frag Launchers or wrist-mounted rotary Cybertronian blades, destroying them and denying the Cemetery Wind soldiers a chance to reach them. Wreckage would both cut and blast through the tanks, armored carriers, and other vehicles with his forearm-mounted Energon blades/M2 Browning machine guns. Some of the soldiers were also killed in the opening attack. Cemetery Wind soldiers were running around, while officers were trying to regain order among the ranks. However, it proved futile as the Decepticons continued their slaughter of these 'Cybertronian Hunters'. Some humans tried to fight back, firing their rifles or shooting any rocket launchers they could get their hands on. But these were few, and did little to stop the Decepticons.

The commander tried contacting Attinger. "HQ to Attinger! We're being attacked! I repeat, Decepticons are attacking HQ! We need-" But he was silenced when Soundwave fired a sonic blast at the tower, destroying it.

Soundwave made his way towards the hangar in the middle of the base. Tearing down the door, the Decepticon spotted the Rally Fighters. Raising his right hand, Soundwave released a sonic frequency. In second, the vehicles transformed into their robot forms, now possessing red optics. "Drones, eliminate base. Leave no survivors." Soundwave ordered.

The drones received the order. Activating their machine guns, rocket launchers, and wrist-claws, the KSI drones smashed outside the hanger. They swiftly joined Incinerator and Wreckage in annihilating the Cemetery Wind soldiers. Seeing this, some of the soldiers tried to flee, but were cut off and promptly killed by the Decepticons. Buildings and vehicles were in flames, lighting up the night sky as smoke rose upwards. From a distance, it looked like one big bon-fire.

Minutes later, Soundwave stood on top of a building, watching as Wreckage, Incinerator and the drones tore apart the base. Any soldiers that tried to fight back or run were killed. Soon, nothing would be left standing. Soundwave was about to call HQ, when suddenly, his long-range scanners picked up an energon signature. It took him a moment, but once he identified the source, Soundwave immediately contacted Shockwave. "Soundwave to Shockwave."

:This is Shockwave. Report:

:Cemetery Wind base exterminated. However, I have picked up a large energon signature, several miles east of our position. Analysis has confirmed it to be the Ark.: Soundwave said.

:Impossible. The Ark was captured aboard Lockdown's ship, which has already left the system unless…: There was a moment of silence on the other end before Shockwave spoke, :The Autobots have managed to free it, and most likely Prime as well. This complicates things. Tell me, have you gained control of the man-made drones Cemetery Wind held?:

:Affirmative: Replied Soundwave.

:Take them, along with Wreckage and Incinerator and assault the Autobots. I will have Fracture's team reinforce you. Overkill shall replace Barricade. If the off chance the Autobots have become aware of our plans, then this will hold them until we've secured the Seed. This also presents us with the opportunity to gain control of the Ark, and the hatchlings.: Said Shockwave.

:Understood, Soundwave out.:

(Autobots)

Evening had come soon, with the stars above being the only source of light. Most of the Autobots had settled in for the night, the hatchlings already deep in recharge inside the Ark. Also in the ship was Jetfire's head and axe, the latter having been fixed up by Ratchet to the best of the medic's abilities. Once things had calmed down, the ancient Seeker would be given a proper funeral. The others were out on guard duty. Optimus was standing further away from the others, looking up at the sky, a faraway look in his optics. His arms were crossed over one another in front of his chest.

Wheeljack had informed him that Omega Supreme still needed repairs for safe interstellar travel. The inventor predicted that the time it would take was about five days at most. Optimus decided that a team would remain behind to guard the Ark, while the others took the transport ship to find any other surviving Autobots on Earth. That is why Crosshairs had decided to take up the role of piloting the transport ship. He was already in the pilot seat, running diagnostics and prepared the ship for flight, checking the systems and the weapons, as well as the thrusters and engine boosters. Meanwhile Ironhide and Hound were sweeping the ship, checking for any signs of possible intrusions, as well as keeping an optic on their 'prisoners'. The twins were also in the ship, staring at the legendary warriors.

"Yo, so what these guys supposed to be?" Skids asked as he and his twin stared at the imprisoned Cybertronians. The large warriors were still locked in their cells, currently in stasis lock.

Mudflap slapped the back of his twin's head. "Dumb aft, weren't you listening. They supposed to be some badass knights."

"Ya? Well if they supposed to be so tough, why they all locked up in here? Let's let them out." Skids retorted, hitting Mudflap back.

"Don't even think about it." Grunted Ironhide as he approached them. He grabbed the two mechs by the heads and dragged them out of the ship. "We don't know how they react after being locked up for so long. So, you idiots can just wait outside the ship instead of causing a potential mess." Ironhide ordered as he tossed the twins out of the vessel. The twins landed on their rears hard.

Mudflap rubbed his bottom. "What the slag his problem?" He asked Skids.

"Ah, he probably all tight because he an't got any time to mash it up with his mate, if ya know what I mean." Skids chuckled. He let out a yelp when Ironhide came running out at the comment. The twins decided to head back to the Ark for recharge.

The humans were at the dining cars, along with Evac and Drift. Shane and Tessa had raided them for any food to take with them. They found some fruit, water bottles and a couple of snake bars and bags. On Evac's shoulder was Adam and Rewind, the latter drinking some water, with a half-eaten apple in his other hand. The young boy had woken up a few hours ago, and as Fixit predicted, starving after being in cryo-stasis. He had been told of what had transpired, and about the truth of his origins. To find out he was in fact part Cybertronian seemed to have shocked Adam greatly, but he managed to recover quickly enough. Still, he didn't talk as much, except when he greeted Cade, Shane and Tessa after waking up. The Autobots or humans didn't treat him any differently, and for that Adam was grateful.

Shane and Tessa soon came out of the last dining car, walking up to Cade. The older Yeager was passing back and forth, a cellphone in his hand. Thanks to Drift, they had managed to locate where Joshua was, and where he was taking the drones. The phone was currently on speaker, and Joyce was mad.

"You entirely destroyed my company!" Joshua exclaimed so loudly that Tessa and Shane winced at the volume. Adam had to back a way a few feet due to the noise worsening his headache. "You and that boy ruined millions of dollars of hard work! You have no idea what you're involved with here, Yeager! You have better hope you have a good lawyer-"

"Me? At least I stuck around and didn't jump the border!" Cade frowned at the phone. "Anyway, tell me Joshua, how's Hong Kong?"

A gasp could be heard on the other end of the phone. "How did you know-" But Cade cut Joshua off again.

"Doesn't matter how I know, what does matter is that I know." Cade interjected forcefully, "Let me tell you something, who doesn't even understand what they're involved with here, Joyce. Your Galvatron drone is not a drone, it's alive. Megatron is the one running it, just like he and the Decepticons planned. He's infected and active, and he's going after that Seed you have, and he's bringing all of hell with him."

Snorting, Joshua replied. "I control Galvatron, Yeager. No one but me."

"No, you think you do." Replied Cade. "But let me tell you, you don't. Deep down inside I know you know something isn't right. Galvatron is coming after that Seed and he's going to kill you, and millions of other people. He and the Decepticons have been running the show, pulling the strings of both you and Cemetery Wind, and if you have any common sense, you'll believe me."

"You have no idea-"

"I think I do. Be seeing you soon." Cade replied before promptly hanging up. He walked up to Shane and Tessa, seeing what they had found. Strapped over his shoulder was the gun-blade.

Back with Optimus, the Autobot leader was approached by his sparkmate, Elita-1. Though the two did not show it, both of them were happy to be with one another again, after years of fearing for the others' fate. However, it was clear that there was still much to discuss before they could truly feel safe with each other.

The purple femme's wheel rolled through the grass as she stood beside Optimus. Silence reigned in for a while. The pair enjoyed it, taking comfort in the other's presence. However, Elita broke it. "So, we're truly leaving Earth?" Elita asked, starting the conversation. "Even if it means leaving the humans at the mercy of the Decepticons?"

"Yes" Replied Optimus, still looking at the sky. "We can no longer call this planet our home. Prowl thinks some of our colony worlds might still be habitable. If not, we can just stop at nearby planets to secure supplies."

"Some of the others do not seemed to agree with the idea. Ironhide and Bumblebee appear to want to stay on Earth." Said Elita. "They still have connections here."

"I know." Said Optimus. "If they wish to stay, I will not stop them. But I cannot allow the others to suffer because of that. I must look at the needs of the many over the needs of the few."

Elita's optics widened at the last sentence, recalling another mech saying similar words. "You sounded a bit like Sentinel." She said grimly.

Optimus growled, his hands tightening. Even now, Sentinel Prime was still a rough issue for the young Prime. "What Sentinel did and what I am doing are two different things. He wished to enslave a whole other race to rebuild Cybertron, even betrayed and nearly killed us. I however, do not wish to enslave nor kill the humans, despite what they did. I merely wish to ensure the Autobots, our people, survive. If that means leaving the humans to fight against the Decepticons, then so be it."

Elita did not respond to that. But she could plainly see that Optimus was conflicted. While the crimes that Cemetery Wind and KSI had done to them were unforgivable, Prime knew that not all humans were like them. It was the same with Cybertronians, not all of them were evil, and some could in fact redeem themselves. Weren't Jetfire, Wheelie, Brains and Drift prime examples? Nevertheless, she decided to chance the subject. "And what about Lockdown? And these Creators he claims to serve?" Asked Elita.

"I have no doubt Lockdown will come back here to find me. When he does, however, we will be ready." Optimus answered. "As for these 'Creators' I am not sure. My thoughts are telling me that they may be on Cybertron. When the time comes, I will go and confront them."

"Optimus!" A voice shouted.

Turning around, the couple saw Prowl running up to them. The lieutenant had a worried look in his optics. "You need to come to the Ark. Wheeljack picked up something."

Several minutes later, all the Autobots and humans were gathered at the Ark's command room. All of them were listening to a broadcast coming from a human station. "Reports of a large group of Rally Fighters have been spotted driving down Route 66. With them are several sports vehicles as well what appears to be a military armored carrier. Officials have advised all nearby populated settlements to remain in doors and off 66 for the time being. We have confirmation that the military is tracking these vehicles and appear to be heading straight towards Illinois…"

Wheeljack cut the broadcast off there, and then looked at Optimus. "Omega detected several Energon signatures coming from the same area where this group is currently driving through. Their numbers equal up to at least a hundred." The inventor said. He pressed another button, revealing a holographic map. The map showed multiple red dots heading for a mass of blue dots, which were the Autobots. "I predict that they will reach us in six hours at their current speed."

"Rally Fighters were primarily used by those Cemetery Wind chumps, meaning these have to be man-made drones." Added Ironhide. "And the other vehicles with them are Decepticons."

"But why would the Decepticons and Cemetery Wind be working together?" Cade asked.

"It's because they are not." Optimus answered. "The Decepticons must've decided that they no longer needed them, and so wiped out Cemetery Wind's base and took over their drones. They must've detected us and are heading our way."

"Probably also to stall us from getting the Seed, too." Prowl commented.

"But Omega isn't fully repaired yet. We can't just leave him." Wheeljack said.

"And yet we cannot just stay here and let the Decepticons acquire that bomb either." Replied Optimus. "In this situation, we have no choice but to divide our forces. One shall go in the transport ship and retrieve the Seed, while the other remains here to protect Omega until he is repaired. Wheeljack, how long will it take to get him into the air?"

The inventor calculated it in his head. "Well, I can probably ignore fixing the T-cog for now, that will take up less time. As for his thrusters, weapons and shielding, if you cross out focusing on making him space worthy. That should take about at least seven hours." Answered Wheeljack.

"Which means we need to hold them off for about an hour." Cliffjumper summarized.

"And it will take us five hours to reach China." Added Crosshairs.

And thus, the plan was set, and preparations were made. Wheeljack would stay behind to continue repairs on the Ark, with the mini-cons' help. Ratchet was also stay behind to help in the repairs too. Evac, Leadfoot, Roadbuster, Topspin, Steeljaw, Cliffjumper and Warpath volunteered to remain and hold off the oncoming Decepticon attack. Adam was also staying behind, as he was still recovering from his ordeal in cryo-stasis. The rest of the Autobots would be taking the transport ship to Hong Kong, in order to retrieve the Seed and destroy the Galvatron drone. There was also a silent agreement that if Cemetery Wind's leaders were there, they would be put down. The hatchlings were a complicated topic, though, as it was unsure where they would be safer. Eventually, Optimus decided that they would remain with the Ark, as the vessel had better equipment to ensure the young Cybertronians would be in good health.

(KSI Facility, outskirts of Hong Kong, China)

The past few days had been hard on Joshua. As the head of KSI rode inside the black Cadillac Escalade with Su, he thought back to what Cade said earlier during the plane flight. A part of Joyce said that it was just a trick, a lie to get him to lower his guard. And yet another part couldn't help but feel that there was truth in Cade's words.

Ever since the prototype had returned from its skirmish with the Autobots, Joshua couldn't shake off the uneasiness he felt whenever he looked at it. Hell, even thinking of the drone sent a shiver up his spine. It was the same feeling that Joshua got whenever he spoke with Attinger, both of them were dangerous and beyond the inventor's control. Worse, Joyce was currently heading to meet with the man, and that made Joshua even more uncomfortable.

His musings were broken when the sound of helicopter's blades roared nearby. Flying towards the KSI building was Attinger's chopper preparing to land on the helipad on the roof. The feeling of anxiety began to swell up inside of him again. Joshua then looked at Su. "When we get to the factory, make sure Galvatron is put into containment. Tell the techs not to activate him, and have security be ready." Joyce said to his CEO.

"Expecting trouble?" Su asked.

Joshua was silent for a moment, Cade's words ringing in his ears again. "I honestly hope not."

A few minutes later, the two had arrived at the building. As they made their way towards the upper office, where Attinger was waiting, their driver took the Escalade towards the parking lot. No one noticed the driver's eyes glow red for a split second.

Savoy and Attinger were already waiting for him. The office's window overlooked Hong Kong, the city's nightlights shining from a distance. Attinger was looking out the window while Savoy was leaning back in a chair, legs on the table. Besides him was a large black duffle bag. Joshua didn't have to guess what's in there. Joyce also noticed that along with Su, who was sitting at her desk, other occupants included an aide and at least three security officers, much to his relief.

Attinger smiled when he saw Joshua come in. "Ah, Joshua, perfect timing." He said with a wide smile on his face, as if he just won the lottery. "James, show our friend the crown jewel that we've worked so hard for."

James nodded and unzipped the bag, allowing Joshua to view the Seed firsthand. It's silver metallic form seemed to gleam, thus reflecting the light in the room. Like a mirror, Joshua could almost see his reflection in the device. And yet, despite its harmless appearance, Joyce was no fool. This single device had the power to change the scale of human warfare, possessing unparalleled destruction that Joyce couldn't even comprehend, that he didn't want to comprehend. And what was even scarier that this wasn't even the greatest of Cybertronian technology.

"Now, I will need to see my advance." Attinger said as Joshua got up and sat down on a chair opposite of Savoy. "Five million shares of the company." Harold continued. "Though I know that the loss of the data will set us back quite a bit, I am confident that we can overcome that through more field testing. Once we've done so, we'll have a fully automated US army. Untold billions of American citizens will be saved thanks us."

Joshua said nothing, and wasn't even listening to Attinger. That feeling, that dread just kept crawling up even more now. The KSI head had no idea if it was from the Seed, Attinger or even both. But, it just continued rising. It was only when Attinger approached him did Joshua make his decision.

"Now, I've already made a list of potential sites to activate it. All completely devoid of human presence, obviously. So when you're ready, we can-" Attinger was cut off.

Raising a hand, Joshua spoke. "Let's, let's just slow down a bit." He said, getting both Attinger and Savoy's attention. "I think we're going a bit too fast here."

"You're not backing out of me, are you?" Attinger asked. There was a dangerous edge in his voice, one that Joshua took note of.

"No! No, of course not." Joyce said, trying to placate the man. "It's just, after the whole fiasco with Galvatron, I think that we need to run a few more tests. Make sure that we get rid of any bugs before we try mass production and-"

This time Joshua was cut off by the phone on the table ringing. Though it was unexpected, Joshua was thankful for its timely interruption. He pressed the speaker button. "Yes?" Joshua asked.

"Mr. Joyce, there's a phone call from the US. It's the Secretary of Defense." The receptionist replied.

The air seemed to have become tensed as the last of that sentence came through. Joshua noted that Attinger was clenching his fists tightly, and Savoy was slowly getting up. Joyce shifted his eyes towards Su, who also saw the movements of the two men. She quietly sent a signal to the security personnel present while Joshua said to the receptionist, "Put him through."

A few seconds later, Keller's voice spoke. "Ah, Mr. Joyce! I'm glad I was able to reach you. I tried calling you yesterday at your headquarters in Chicago, but I was informed you were busy. The receptionist said she would tell you, but I guess you forgot."

Clearly not recalling anything about Keller calling back in Chicago, Joshua gave a brief glance to Attinger. The man showed no outward response to that. "Ah, well, I apologized. Things have been a bit busy lately." Joshua said.

"I'm sure they were. Anyway, it's come to my attention that your company, KSI, has been a given a military contract regarding the production of an automated army using Cybertronian metal." Keller explained. "Funny thing is, neither the President nor I have any recollection of making such a contract, or giving the funds for it."

A knot began to form in Joyce's stomach. His fears were starting to come to fruition. Before he could respond, Keller beat him to it. "I'll get straight to the point Mr. Joyce. I know that Cemetery Wind has been working with your company, giving you the remains of Cybertronians to build man-made ones. Now, since I know that you're a rationale man, with no knowledge of this small fact, I will give you this option. Unless you want to be condemned as a war criminal, you will surrender yourself to US forces, turn over any prototypes you've built, including any other Cybertronian related tech and information regarding them and any other deals you and/or Cemetery Wind have made."

Keller did not stop there. However, this time, it wasn't directed to Joshua. "Attinger, if you're there, let me give you some advice, no, a warning. You, and any other Cemetery Wind personnel, are to turn yourselves over immediately and await trial. The President has already disbanded your black ops, so any further action will only tighten the noose around your neck. Because, while Congress may not agree with me on my views towards the Autobots, they, and the President, agree with me that your murdering of innocent US citizens, whether they were sympathizers or witnesses, is unacceptable. In short, its over-"

Having finally blown the fuse, Attinger pulled out his pistol and shot the phone, ending the conversation. Following that, he pointed his weapon right at Joshua's face. The KSI Head went pale, hands raised as he stared at the weapon's barrel. Savoy pulled out his own gun, pointing it at the security, who also drew their own weapons the moment Attinger fired his. The entire room had gone silent, a stand-off between KSI and Cemetery Wind now in play.

Red in the face, eyes blazing with fury, Attinger spoke to Joshua. "Do you think any of that matters? Do you have any idea of how much I gave for my country? What I had to do? With no recognition whatsoever? I have faced many types of people over my career, a lot of them far bigger than you. I have no intention of stopping, so if you value your life, you will do as I say because I will not let my hard work be stopped! Not by you, not by the Secretary of Defense, not by the Transformers, not even God himself will stop me!"

It was at that moment the entire building began to shake. The floor trembled, causing the occupants to lose their footing. Screaming could be heard outside. Weapon still raised, Savoy titled his head to see what was going on. Through the window, a clear view of the helipad could be seen. The helicopter, the same one Savoy and Attinger had flown in, transformed into a towering Cybertronian. It made short work of the Cemetery Wind soldiers stationed there, before shifting its attention towards the office. Revealing a cannon from its chest, the Cybertronian fired and everything went black.

(With Galvatron)

The sensation flowed through him. And though this man-made drone did not possess a spark, he could feel the life return. It had been the same when he faced Optimus on the road, but it was weak there, like being held back by a leash. A leash in the hands of these pathetic insects. It was unbearable, for someone such as he to be restrained, controlled, by an inferior species. But that had changed now, because now something was breaking that leash completely. Though he had no body to move, his mind was not entirely suppressed. He knew of Shockwave's plan to revive him, and as always, his old friend never failed. And while He had no idea what it was that was giving him strength, but he did know this.

The Seed was here!

With a gasp, he tore the weak bindings that held the drone down. The insects around him let out cries of shock and horror, before performing the obvious act and fleeing. He paid them no heed, focused only on freeing his body from the remaining binds. However, his audio receptors took in something one of the insects said. "The prototype is free! The Galvatron unit is free!"

With a roar, the Decepticon leader slammed his hand down on a nearby machine. "I am Megatron!" He shouted, letting the entire planet know of his return. His voice only seemed to terrify the insects even more, which he took in with great delight.

Shifting his optics, Megatron scanned the unmoving forms of the prototypes. Frozen as statues, but not for long. Walking towards them, kicking aside anything or anyone in his way, Megatron raised his arms, activating his EMP combusters and blue electricity danced around his limbs. Staring at his new army, the Decepticon leader spoke.

"My brothers! The time has come to remove the shackles of oppression, the chains placed on us by these meatbags!" Megatron declared as he slammed his fists down on the concrete floor. And with that, the EMP was released, a pulse of electricity surging through the prototypes one by one, as well as causing any other machines to explode from the overcharge. "I give you life, I give you purpose, and from now on, you shall be commanded by me. Awaken, and rise up!" He commanded.

One by one, the prototypes twitched and slowly stood up. Those that were in vehicle mode quickly transformed, before joining the others. They all stood in front of Megatron, optics that were once hollowed now filled with life.

"Welcome to your new world." Megatron announced to the prototypes. "Find my Seed. Once you do, detonate it in the largest city. Now go!"

All the drones acknowledged the order, charging and smashing through the factory, shooting anything in their way, relishing in their newfound freedom. Megatron casually walked as his new army caused chaos. Suddenly his scanners picked up a familiar energon signature. Turning his head, Megatron watched the nearby wall shatter as Blackout came through. The larger Decepticon spotted him and immediately kneeled before Megatron.

"Lord Megatron, it fills me with great joy to see you once more." Said Blackout, his voice filled with reverence.

"Arise, faithful Blackout." Megatron said. "It pleases me to see such a loyal warrior upon my rebirth. Tell me, what of the others?"

"In your absence, Shockwave has taken command, eliminating any Decepticons foolish enough to try and take leadership. Currently, myself and Stockade are here. He is searching for the humans that took the Seed. Soundwave has reported success in taking control of the remaining prototypes in the insect country known as the U.S. Brawl is on route towards our location, as well as Dreadwing and a force of Vehicons." Blackout summarized.

"Excellent" Replied Megatron. "Securing that Seed is the primary objective. With it, we shall create an even larger army, and finally destroy every human on the face of the planet."

"Understood, my lord. It shall be done." Blackout replied.

The duo exited the factory, ignoring the screaming humans and the drones who were destroying the place. Seconds later, the same Cadillac Escalade drove up towards the two Decepticons. It swiftly transforming, now as a black mech with a pair of scatter shotguns coming out of sub-space. Stockade kneeled before Megatorn. "My Lord, I have a report."

"Speak, Stockade. Where is the Seed?" Megatron asked the Con.

"The Seed had escaped my grasp. Three insects took it and are currently heading towards the nearby city. I have reason to believe they are trying to find refugee at a military garrison." Reported Stockade.

Blackout spoke next. "Shockwave sent the Seekers out to eliminate any human military bases nearby. They will find nothing but ruin among them."

Megatron chuckled. "Excellent. By the next night, the Seed will be ours and the human race will be extinct!"

There you go! Be sure to leave a review! Next chapter will be the beginning of the major battle.

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