EvilBunny91: I'm really sorry for the huge delay, but I've been busy and I had terrible writer's block, but luckily it's over, once again I'M REALLY SORRY!

But here's chapter eleven. Fasten your seatbelts, dear readers, 'cause this is going to be one bumpy ride! Ready, set, and...ACTION!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Transformers, but I DO own Starfire!


The Birth Of The Future

Chapter 11: "D" Is For Decepticons

The Decepticons were busy. Megatron had ordered them to prepare for an attack. And the target was the Autobot Base.

Three Seekers were walking towards the Throne Room. The first one was Starscream, the Second In Command of the Decepticons. Behind him were the two second most known seekers. The other was blue, named Thundercracker. And the other was purple, known as Skywarp. Neither one of them didn't look so happy.

"So, why are we attacking once again to the Autobot Base? And why haven't we heard the reason for this attack?" Skywarp groaned.

"Megatron's going to tell the details when we get to the Throne Room. So, just shut up!" Starscream snapped back. Even though he knew the reason for the attack, he wasn't allowed to tell anyone. Megatron wanted to tell everyone the details himself, and he didn't want anyone to start rumors.

Everyone else higher ranked mechs had already arrived when the three Seekers arrived. They could feel everyone's optics on them. Especially Megatron's.

"Usually I'd punish you for being late, but I don't have the time for it now. Consider yourselves lucky." he growled at them.

Barricade, Bonecrusher and Blackout tried to silence their sniggers. It was so fun for them to watch the Seekers being humiliated. Soundwave stood quiet expressionlessly as always. Thundercracker and Skywarp hang their heads in shame. Starscream clenched his fists in anger and growled silently under his breath.

"So, my loyal Decepticons, you know that I've been planning for an attack to the Autobot Headquarters. And I suppose you'd like to know the reason behind this?" Megatron eyed his troops.

No one dared so speak, so they simply nodded their heads. Megatron had seemed pretty angry for the last few days, but all they knew was that it had something to do with Optimus Prime.

"Soundwave"! barked Megatron for his Third In Command.

Soundwave stepped forward and started to show the tape Lazerbeak had brought. Everyone's optics widened when they saw the small sparkling in Optimus Prime's arms.

"Your mission is to attack the Autobot Base and cause distraction while I sneak in and retrieve the sparkling. There's no need for you to cause serious damage, but keep the Autobots distracted by any means necessary. Understood?"

Everyone saluted him, showing they understood him. They knew better than question Megatron's orders.

"Good. Now, prepare for an attack!" he ordered.

Everyone went on preparing themselves and other for the attack. Soundwave was showing Megatron the layout of the Autobot Base he had stolen.

Soon Nemesis, the warship of the Decepticons, was heading towards the Autobot Base.


It had been calm day for the Autobots. Too calm for Jazz's opinion. He was trying with all his power to make something happen.

"This is so booooooorrrrrriiiiiinnnngggg…"

"Jazz, shut up! Monitor duty is never fun, but you must do it!" Prowl ordered.

"Aah, Prowl! You're not fffffffuuuuunnnn…"

"SHUT UP!"

"But I'm so bbbooorrreeeddd…"

"Okay, that's it!" Ironhide yelled as he pounced on Jazz and tackled him to the floor.

They started to beat each other, and the others decided to ignore them. They knew better than approach Ironhide when he was fighing. Suddenly the alarm went on.

"Prowl, sir! Something is approaching the base!" shouted one officer.

"Put on the camera!" Prowl ordered as went to look at the camera. Then everyone's optics widened when they saw what was approaching them.

It was Nemesis, and full of Decepticons! Full of Decepticons with weapons. And according to their spark signals, Megatron was there.

"Prepare all troops for attack! I'll contact Optimus!" Prowl barked as he opened his comm. link to Optimus.


Optimus hummed a soft lullaby as he rocked Starfire's crib back and fort. He could hear Starfire's breathing getting slower as sleep took over her. Soon she was deep in recharge. Optimus smiled as he covered his daughter with a blanket.

Elita was watching them from the door. She loved to watch her family. Her big cute-aft mate and her loveable little sparkling. The mere sight of them made her spark feel warm.

Optimus pulled Elita into his embrace as he came to the door and closed it softly with his foot. He started to nuzzle Elita's head with his own.

"We've made a beautiful sparkling together." Elita breathed into his neck, enjoying the feeling of having him so close to her.

Their intimate moment was soon interrupted by their comm. links coming to life.

;"Optimus, we have a situation here! Decepticon's warship Nemesis is approaching us! We can't stop them before they reach the base, we'll have to fight here!"; Prowl informed them with a frantic voice.

;"Prepare all troops for battle! We'll be there in minute!"; Optimus ordered as he made his way to the Rec. Room. Elita glanced for last time at the closed door to Starfire's room before following her mate.


The battle was intense. The Decepticons had tried to break down from the front doors, but the Autobots were excepting them. Fires were shot from both sides. The Decepticons were aiming kind of randomly, not exactly having any goal, which was odd, because Decepticons were always trying to kill so many Autobots as possible.

The Autobots were trying to force to Decepticons to retrieve, and the Decepticons weren't really trying to move forwards. All Autobots wondered what the Decepticons could possibly want. They didn't have any extra Energon, or anything valuable that the Decepticons could want.

Soon the Decepticons retrieved. The Autobots cheered, thinking they've had victory. But some 'bots couldn't help but feel uneasy about the situation.

"This wasn't just normal Decepticon attack." Prowl stated.

"What ya mean? They rush in, aim badly, and retrieve. What's un-normal about that?" Ironhide retorted.

"No, Prowl's right. This isn't like them, Megatron wouldn't order an attack without goal. And where is he, anyway? Wasn't he supposed to be with them?" Optimus realized he hadn't seen his brother at all. But he had felt him.

"Don't know. Maybe he chickened?" Jazz guessed.

"That's not like Megatron. Besides, those Decepticons weren't fighting seriously. They didn't kill anybody and we won too easily. They were only distraction." Prowl's logical processor figured out.

"So, what are they plan…" the realization hit Elita before she could finish her sentence. Optimus realized it too.

"STARFIRE!" they both exclaimed at the same time. Horror struck them as they hurried down to their quarters.


While his troops were distracting the Autobots, Megatron had sneaked in the other way. The map of Autobot Base's layout that Soundwave had stolen was really useful. Thanks to that, he found his brother's quarters easily.

He opened the door, only to himself in the darkness. He found the switch easily and turned on the lights. There was living room in front of him and two doors. According to the map, the door on the right led to bed room, but the map didn't tell where the left-sided door led to. So, he led his spark guide him.

He could feel his niece in his spark, because of the bond between family members. The spark of his niece was pure and strong. Just like his brother's. He followed the feeling in his spark to the room on the left. The closer he got, the stronger the feeling was.

He turned on the lights in the room. Then he saw the crib. He walked closer to it. And then he saw the peacefully recharging femme sparkling, his niece. Evil smirk appeared on his face plates. This was all too easy! There the sparkling was, unprotected, vulnerable and easy to capture. And when her parents would realize this, it'd be too late.

The sparkling stirred in her sleep, making a moaning voice. Megatron froze for a moment, but then the sparkling fell into recharge again. He approached her again. Now he was right next to her. So vulnerable he though as he reached for her…

"MEGATRON!" Optimus roared a he entered his quarters, Elita hot on his trail.

The scene made their optics wide in fear. Megatron was standing right next to their daughter's crib, almost touching her. Megatron smiled cruelly.

"Hello, brother and Elita One. I wonder how you leave your sparkling all by herself when there's enemies near. And I must say, I'm disappointed that I wasn't invited to the name ceremony. After all, she's my niece." Megatron laughed cold-heartlessly.

"Don't you dare to touch her!" Optimus roared, anger starting to burn within him. He took a daring step towards his brother.

"If I were you, I wouldn't make any threats." Megatron growled, pointing his fusion canon towards Starfire.

Optimus and Elita backed slowly, not wanting to endanger their daughter. Elita whimpered, fearing for her daughter's life. Optimus bit down a growl.

"Now, if you care for her life, you won't try anything stupid." Megatron warned and turned towards the sparkling. He reached for her and picked her up.

"Please, Megatron. She's just a sparkling!" Elita pleaded, her voice getting desperate.

"And a cute one too, but also a guarantee that the Decepticons will be victorious in this war. You Autobots wouldn't dare to attack or anything as long as she's in my possession. Now, say goodbye to your child, brother!" Megatron laughed as he blasted a hole into the wall with his fusion canon.

Nemesis was already waiting for Megatron behind the wall. Starfire had been woken up by the ruckus around her and she started crying. Ten she realized that she wasn't in her parents arms and felt the strange, scary spark close to her. She became scared and her crying increased.

Megatron gave his brother the last evil smirk before jumped into the opened door of Nemesis, taking Starfire with him.

Optimus and Elita watched helplessly as their sparkling was taken by the most dangerous Decepticon ever. Only Primus could tell if she'd survive from the plans Decepticons had for her.


EvilBunny91: Up next: the aftermath of the battle. What are the Autobots going to do? Find out in the next chapter! Until then, R&R! ;)