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As Mirage and his attendants were nearing the secret safe area and Optimus with his troop was on their way, the Evil King Megatron made his move towards Iacon – the last kingdom standing in the tyrant's way to ultimate control of Cybertron, or so Megatron thought. Megatron burned with rage when he realized the Prince of Kaon was not amongst those who had died in Kaon. And with that rage still burning, he set forth to conquer Iacon, unaware that many he sought to slaughter had made their way to the secret safe area King Sentinel had set up when Queen Elita was sparked with their only son.
In their private berthroom, King Sentinel and Queen Elita snuggled close. They knew their time was short and since they knew, they chose to spend every last minute together. They were grateful for the time that they had and grateful to have such a wonderful son who would soon be taking the reigns of the peace loving Autobots. "I hope When they come, we are slaughtered quickly" Queen Elita stated, not liking the sound of it.
"We don't know how Primus will call us home, but we do know by whom. All we can do is trust Primus and wait for his timing, and enjoy each other until we are no more" King Sentinel replied, not liking this any better than his queen, but he knew that this was what they were called to do once Optimus reached the right age and was bonded to his betrothed mate. Queen Elita snuggled close. She hated this part, but knew it would come.
And as they waited, King Megatron the tyrannical leader of the Decepticons made his way towards Iacon. HE knew the first thing he would do once he got there – slaughter that good-for-nothing King Sentinel Prime and his repulsive Queen Elita. Megatron smirked, as he believed that slaughtering those two would make the whole world of Cybertron fall into Megatron's evil hands. The problem was, Megatron didn't know that the Matrix had been passed on to Optimus. Megatron did know that the only way to conquer Cybertron truly was to slaughter the one who held the Matrix.
Back in the safe area, bots from all over Cybertron had arrived and were preparing things. They knew that this was no drill. They set up quarters, medical facilities, weapons storage and much more, all anticipating the new Prime's arrival to the area. They knew he would be bonded to his betrothed mate, they just weren't sure if the pair would come together or separate, an most didn't know what the Prince of Kaon looked lke.
Prince Mirage soon made it with his attendants, and was shocked by how big the secret area was. Bee smiled as did Jumper. They had heard of this legendary sanctuary but until now, didn't realize just how massive it was. "Prince Mirage is here" called one of the bots from the area. It had been one of the few bots to escape Kaon before Kaon fell.
"Indeed I am. What can I do to help?" Prince Mirage asked.
The bot smiled, as he had always known that Prince Mirage was willing to help. "Well, we are trying to complete the Prime's quarters and need some assistance" the young mech replied.
Mirage nodded. He didn't say anything about these quarters also being his, but he went to help, as did Bee and Jumper. The young mech was grateful for the help. Mirage was happy to pitch in.
A short time later, all worked stopped as Optimus entered the secret area, accompanied by Perceptor, Ratchet, and Ironhide. All bots stopped working and waited for the Prime to address the assembly. Optimus, knowing what was expected, soon took a place where he could be seen and was able to address all the gathered bots. "My fellow Transformers, today is indeed a sad day. My father King Sentinel has bestowed upon me the Matrix of leadership. I will be your Prime, for as we speak, a great threat approaches Iacon. A threat named Megatron. My father and mother knew from long ago that this would be their fate, but it does not have to be the fate of Cybertron. I ask you to join me in fighting those who seek to slaughter us. Those who choose to fight and can fight, will fight. Those who choose not to fight will be allowed to remain" Optimus stated, his voice now carrying the authority his father's used to.
"We will follow you Prime" the assembly answered.
"Thank you for your kindness and willingness to join me in this endeavor. I ask one more thing – has anyone seen my mate?" Optimus asked, unaware that Mirage was helping to prepare their quarters.
"Please, describe him to us" several answered, unsure who the Prime's mate was. Optimus described Prince Mirage of Kaon, and many were stunned.
"He went to help out prepare the Prime's quarters" a young femme answered, only now realizing that the Prince of Kaon was the new Prime's mate.
Optimus smiled behind his battle mask. It was good to hear Mirage had joined in to help. "Thank you for your help. Let's work together to make this place a safe haven from those who wish to harm us" Optimus said and with that, he went to find his mate.
Above ground in the distant Iacon, Megatron soon crashed through the gates. Megatron didn't think anything of slaughtering the few guards who had chosen to remain guarding the Kingdom trying to protect the Prime. They were easily annihilated and Megatron soon moved into the Kingdom. It seemed deserted, but Megatron knew a King and Queen would never truly desert those they led. And so, he made his way for the castle, slaughtering any bots he found along the way, didn't matter if they were femmes, mechs, or sparklings.
Sentinel felt a stir in his spark. He knew their time was drawing near. It was only be just a short bit until Megatron reached the castle. The Sentinel felt something odd – a urgent need to recharge. But it wasn't just felt by him, as the Queen felt it too. Sentinel realized what Primus was doing. Primus was making sure the two were taken while they recharged so they would feel no pain and it would be over much quicker. Trusting Primus, Sentinel and Elita kissed one last time, snuggled close, and fell into recharge, knowing this time, they would wake up in the Matrix.
Just after the pair fell into a deep recharge, Megatron broke into the castle. He first made his way to the throne room, but found no one there. Infuriated, Megatron then began to search for any bots in the castle. It didn't take him long to find the recharging King and Queen. And with one well placed shot to Sentinel's back, near the king's spark, Megatron killed both King and Queen instantly. Megatron smiled evilly for a minute, expecting the Matrix to come forth, but when it didn't, Megatron realized something was wrong. Megatron ripped the two remains apart and ripped open the chest plates of Sentinel's remains. There was no Matrix of Leadership in the bot. Megatron was livid to say the least. And it only grew worse when Starscream reported that Prince Optimus was not here nor was the Prince of Kaon. Megatron was murderous. Even now, he still had a foe in his way. Megatron ordered his minions to search to see if these bots could be found. Thankfully for the Autobots, Primus kept Megatron or his minions from finding the secret passage to the safe area.
