Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Transformers characters in the TFP series, nor do I claim ownership of any kind towards anything trademarked. This story is just for fun, and isn't connected towards the true lore behind the franchise. The only things I own are the OCs.

Chapter 26: Edge of the Blade

In a burst of light, the vast wastes of Cybertron where illuminated by the distinct glow of a Space Bridge. Then with a hiss, two sleek Jets flew out of the portal, followed by ground vehicles, that drove at breakneck speeds, through the rusted jungles of scrap. Flying through the dusty air, both jets begin to circle the perimeter, both howling as they came in mere feet off the ground.

Unsuspectingly, a group of Vehicons was on patrol, only to be bombarded by a barrage of missiles, fired by the two jets.

"By the look of it, we're nearing the Omega Locks location." Knightwave radioed.

"Affirmative, I'll proceed forward." Dreadwing replied, flying towards the center of the massive rusted field.

Getting low to the ground, "Optimus, once we reach the location, I don't know what'll happen… but I just wanted to tell you, that its been an honor working with you." Knightwave implied.

{The same goes for me, as well.} Tap-Out stated.

Internally smiling, "If it weren't for both of you, I don't know where we'd be right now." the Prime thanked, transforming back into mech mode, followed suit by the rest of the group.

Wheeljack gave a quick look around, his blue optics scanning the empty field, for anything resembling a lock, "Uh , I'd hate to state the obvious… but there's nothing here." he remarked.

The out from the sky, landed both Knightwave and Dreadwing, who slowly approached the center of the location, "Oh it's here… Optimus, Dreadwing." Knightwave called, as both mechs draw their swords, that were starting to glow.

"What is this?" Dreadwing asked.

Watching as both blades pulsate, "If Tap-Out's Theory is correct, then these swords acts as a backdoor measure, for summoning the Omega Lock." Knightwave implied.

"Then what do we do, to summon this lock?" Wheeljack asked.

Suddenly Dreadwing's optics begin to flash, the same for Optimus'. It was as if both were in a trance, both were getting the same message, except Dreadwing was getting his from Solus Prime, while Optimus was getting his from Alpha Trion. Then it was over, as both mechs looked around, and then at each other.

Lifting the Star Saber, the Prime aimed the blade at a horizontal angle, over the center of the area. The action then followed by Dreadwing, who crossed the Great Sword over the Star Saber. Unexpectedly, the area around the Autobots began to shake, as the floor below began to shift and glow.

"What's happening!" Arcee yelped.

With widened violet optics, "They're summoning the Omega Lock…" Knightwave uttered, as large pillars rose from the ground, forming a giant ring above them.

"By the Allspark…" Drift muttered, watching the giant structure light up with Energon.

{The Nemesis}

Megatron stood un-moving, watching as the Nemesis flew over the small town of Jasper. Nevada. An evil grin was stretched across his face, as he spotted what seemed to be a military blockade, with tanks and anti air vehicles. Nonetheless, the Warlord knew that if they were here, then the Autobot base shouldn't be too far away. However, Megatron's moment of bliss was halted, when the Nemesis' coms went blaring off.

[Lord Megatron! The Autobots are on Cybertron!] an Eradicon reported, [And they've successfully activated the Omega Lock!]

"Impossible!" Megatron yelled, "How were they capable of activating the Lock, without the Keys!?" he growled, looking towards Soundwave, "Tell Knock-Out to gather the keys, and rally a group of seeker to capture the Autobot's human pets! I've got a deal to make..." he ordered, a deep scowl embedded on his faceplate.

{Cybertron}

Right before the Autobots, the massive structure was finally completed, its overall height was massive, even the energon ring above, was so huge it lit up the darkness. Everyone was taken aback, none of them couldn't believe their optics, even the stoic Prime couldn't believe his own optics. Then, in the center of the structure, a large cylinder shaped control until rose from the ground. The unite appeared to have four slots, meant for that of the Omega Keys, however in the center of the control console were two glowing crevices, beckoning that of the Star Saber and the Great Sword.

Optimus and Dreadwing, gave each other a look, before approaching the control until, both taking opposite sides of the cylinder unit.

"Prime, once we place our swords into the lock, they will no longer exist in the form they are now." Dreadwing remarked.

Nodding his helm, "I know, but the fate of Cybertron depends on the sacrifice… and without the combined power of the Star Saber and the Great Sword, there will be no victory." Optimus sighed.

"Then shall we begin?" the Maroon seeker implied.

The others watched, as the two mechs insert the blades into the console, and in a flash of blue light, both swords began to glow. The entire area began to shake, as the floor started to glow a light blue, matching that of the swords.

Then the swords began to take a different shape, it was as if they were melding together to form another… another sword. Then it was over, and floating before them was a sword that none of them had ever seen before. Its blade was a vibrant blue, with many markings that went along its smooth, yet jagged form. The hilt looked like that of a samurai sword, but the pattern on it looked like energy flowing into guard, which was the center of the energy.

"Is that…" Drift uttered, his blue optics glaring at the forged blade.

"The Nexus." Knightwave asserted, his violet optics glaring at the powerful blade.

Suddenly, the Omega Lock started to shift, a white light appearing in the energon above, taking the form of a femme. Glaring up Dreadwing was the first to recognize the femme, his frame feeling as if it wanted to run up to her.

"Solus Prime…" the maroon seeker muttered, while everyone else stood frozen.

"Congratulations, for you have forged that of the Nexus Blade. My greatest, and most powerful tool." Solus remarked, "Nevertheless, I must warn you, it's power exceeds that of anything you have ever encountered. Given to the wrong hands, then our future is lost, to its spellbinding rage." her sea-foam green optics shining, "However, that is not all you I shall give you." the Prime implied, and in the palm of her hands formed that of a small device.

"A Key to Vector Sigma." Optimus gasped, as he was handed the key, that looked similar to the one he gave Jack.

Smiling at all the Autobots that stood before her, "Take care of that Key, for with it, you can unlock the secrets of the Emberstone." Solus Prime foretold, before looking directly at Knightwave, "Secrets that will not only benefit you, but that of all our kind." she concluded.

{Why was she looking at us?} Tap-Out asked, her tone sounding confused.

"Thank you Solus." Optimus bowed his helm, followed suit by everyone else.

Shaking her helm, "No thank you, all of you…" the Prime smiled, before fading away to non existence.

Knightwave turned towards Optimus, "We need to get that Key to Vector Sigma." he stated.

Shaking his helm, "No, you will." Optimus handed the key to the purple seeker, "I will stay behind, and guard the Omega Lock, and the Nexus." the Prime remarked.

"But Tap-Out and I, don't know the whereabouts of Vector Sigma." Knightwave implied.

Arcee put a servo and Knightwave's shoulder, "Luckily for you, I know where it is." she grinned.

Nodding at the two wheeler, Optimus looked over towards Bee, "Bumblebee you will occupancy Knightwave and Arcee, to Vector Sigma. Wheeljack, I'll need you to return to base, I've been given notification, that Jasper is in need of your services." Optimus announced.

Nodding his helm, "Hey Doc Bot, I need a Bridge." Wheeljack called, and not a moment later a space bridge opened, "Good luck." he said blandly, as he ran through the portal.

Watching as Wheeljack departed, Knightwave swapped over to Tap-Out, who then transformed into that of a luxury Earth vehicle, her over all alt-mode looked similar to that of her brothers, but with less flash and more dynamic venting.

"Nice ride." Arcee smirked, transforming into her motorcycle mode, followed by Bumblebee, "But I prefer to be more compact." she teased.

Snickering, "If I were my brother, I'd definitely take offense to that… however…" Tap-Out suddenly did a burnout, and took off faster than anything Arcee had seen before.

"Hey wait, you're supposed to be following me!" Arcee exclaimed, before speeding off after the red exotic car, followed by Bumblebee who casual drove off.

Taking a deep vent, Drift slowly approached the Nexus Blade. He didn't understand why the weapon was calling to him, he already had a set of swords of his own, but something about the glowing blade was seducing him. Dreadwing, who was standing watch of the blade, focused his attention towards the white mech. Dreadwing felt as if there was a connection between the well aged mech, and that of the newly forged Nexus Blade, but he also felt that he wasn't worthy of such a weapon, then just barely touching it would destroy him.

"Drift." Dreadwing spoke, snapping the white mech out of his trance, "Why do you approach the Nexus Blade, does it call to you?" he asked, causing Optimus to walk up to the two mechs.

Shaking his helm, "I do not know what came over me." Drift uttered, "It was as if this sword, is demanding me to come near."

The Prime looked over towards the sword, "This Nexus, is a strange tool. It's power I can feel it flowing through all that surrounds us." he remarked.

Nodding, "I too feel it's immense power, it's sickening to be near such a powerful weapon." Dreadwing muttered.

"Oh really?" a growling voice caught the three bots off guard, "Do tell, if this blade is as powerful as you say it is, then I hope you wouldn't mind if I were to… take it off your hands!" Megatron exclaimed, as he and a group of silver Eradicons walked out from a portal.

{Cybertron- Kaon}

The Trio of Autobots traversed what remained of Kaon's highways. The destroyed city was a disappointing reminder of what Cybertron used to be, and what it could possibly return to. Tap-Out looked over towards the massive structure in the middle of the city, the gladiator Colosseum… a place that she felt a heavy feeling of despair over.

{I don't blame you for feeling sorry… Sometimes life doesn't go the way we plan it.} Knightwave sighed, his voice shaken.

"Even so, we can always change the outcome." Tap-Out assured, as she followed Arcee to what seemed to be a large vault-like structure.

Transforming back into her standard mode, Arcee slowly approached the grand entrance, "Vector Sigma, is beyond this point." she informed.

She too transforming, "All this time… and Vector Sigma was right here… funny how Megatron hadn't realized it..." Tap-Out implied, walking up to the giant entrance.

"Bweee zooo, dididid dooo!" Bumblebee buzzed, rushing over towards the red femme.

Violet optics growing wide, "Scraplets? What scraplets?!" Tap-Out questioned, looking at both Arcee and Bee.

{Meanwhile}

"Megatron." Optimus sneered, his blue optics glaring into the Warlord's crimson.

Snickering, "So I take it that you found an even greater power, hidden within that of the Omega Lock… how unfair of you to not sharing such a find." Megatron implied.

"I will not allow you take this Sword." Optimus remarked.

Raising his optic ridges, "Is that so? Well what if I make you a deal." Megatron implied, as three seekers walk up, holding what seemed to be glass tubes.

[Optimus!] Smokescreen's scared voice boomed, from the Com-Link, [Jack, Miko, and Raf have been taken, that includes Jasper!]

Optimus' optics grew large as he glared down at the children, who were trapped within the glass tubes, all three were equally as frightened, "Megatron." Optimus pointed, "Release the children immediately!"

Smirking, "Release them, here? They'd be dead in a matter of seconds from Cybertron's toxic atmosphere." Megatron chuckled, "Poor choice of words Prime, however I would consider giving them to you, in exchange for that sword."

"If the Autobots are prepared to sacrifice themselves for my planet, I'll gladly do the same for theirs!" Jack shouted, from the container.

"Don't do it Optimus! Don't give him anything!" Miko yelled, slamming her side against the glass.

"Go ahead Megatron, do your worst!" Raf exclaimed.

Laughing at the children, "Look at your poor pets Optimus, they are willing to die for nothing! How amusing!" Megatron smiled.

Glaring at the Warlord, "Leave the humans out of this, Megatron. It is us you want, not them!" Optimus sneered.

Walking up next to Optimus, Dreadwing stood his ground, "And what, I ask, will you do with such a blade? It's power cannot be wielded by someone, of the likes of you." he sneered.

Scowling at his once trusted ally, "Simple, I'll not only use it to deactivate you for treason, but I'll also use it to destroy everything you Autobots cherish!" Megatron bellowed.

"You will try Megatron, but you will fail in the process, like how you failed keep Cybertron from becoming what it now." Drift spoke up, gripping the hilt of his sword.

Growling at the unknown mech, "I don't know who you, but by the Decepticon symbol on your chest, you too are a traitor, and must be destroyed along with everyone else!" the Warlord sneered.

The scene looked like an old western showdown, Autobots on one side, Decepticons on the other. Then out from behind Megatron a portal opened up, walking out from the glowing vortex was Knock-Out and Soundwave, both holding the Omega Keys. Grinning at the sight, Megatron approached the three Autobots, that stood in front of the Omega Lock's console.

"How about we make deal?" Megatron smirked, "In exchange for the lives of these humans, you care so much for, you step aside, and I'll consider letting you witness the beginning of the end."

"And if we don't?" Drift questioned.

Megatron then pulled out the Dark Star Saber, "Then, I hope you don't mind dying first." the warlord cackled.

{Vector Sigma}

The dark halls of Vector Sigma held a slight chill in the rusted air. After Arcee informed Tap-Out and Knightwave about the scraplets, she and Jack encountered during her first visit to the super computer, there was a high feeling of fear. Tap-Out couldn't shake the feeling, of the possibility of being eaten alive by scraplets, just the very thought of being eaten shook her.

{I hope this isn't a bad time to inform you, that our frame was forged out of composite materials… thus scraplets won't bother eating us…} Knightwave muttered.

Rolling her optics, "You could've said that before we all walked in here." Tap-Out sneered.

{Uhh yeah… I just remembered…} Knightwave chuckled nervously.

Suddenly, the Key started to flash, however instead of aiming towards the main area, where Jack retrieved Optimus' memories, the key lead the Autobots to a wall. All three bots raised and optics ridge, and just as Arcee was about to say something, the wall in front started to shift, forming a large archway.

[Speak name to verify] a deep voice boomed down the darkened hallway.

Looking at each other, Tap-Out slowly raised her hand, holding the Key, "Tap-Out." she uttered, only to get no answer.

{Let me try.} Knightwave implied, taking control of the shared frame.

Standing in place of Tap-Out, Knightwave raised the key up, "Knightwave of Koan, assistant to Rigor Mortis." he spoke, and without a second too soon the hall started to light up.

[Access approved, verifying two additional guests] the voice boomed.

Walking up next to the purple seeker, "Did you really have to say all that?" Arcee questioned.

Shrugging, "Beats me, but it worked didn't it?" Knightwave smiled.

{Seriously, did you really have to say all that?} Tap-Out asked, only getting a slight snicker in response.

Walking down the grand hallway, of the secret corridor, Arcee couldn't help but gawk at the ancient Cybertronian architecture. From the looks of it, this very hallway hasn't been touched in eons, even down to the floor, for it held a type of shellac that she hadn't seen since before the war.

"This place is amazing!" the two wheeler gasped, her blue optics looking around with awe.

"Bweee zoo didid dooo zeeee!" Bumblebee buzzed.

Grinning, "I'm just as surprised as the both of you." Knightwave remarked, "There were no known records of Vector Sigma having such a grand hall." he informed.

"Well, here we are! It seems that the Primes had many hidden secrets, and this place, and that key prove that history plays a major role in the future." Arcee smiled, her optics scanning every inch of the hall.

"Bweee zooo didididooo zeee." Bumblebee added.

Raising an optic ridge, "What do mean, I'm starting to sound like Optimus?" the blue femme asked.

Then without notice, the key Knightwave was holding, started to glow brighter, it's luminous white light nearly blinding the three bots. Suddenly the entire hall began to pulse, it's lighting began to change into various colors, as the walls began to morph around the trio.

"Dear Primus…" Knightwave uttered, as the entire area turned into what could be best described as a giant computer.

The walls of the area, were glowing that of a vibrant neon blue, with a dark metallic surface that seemed to pulsate with energy. The right before them a console similar to that of the Omega Lock's rose from the center of the complex. Look down at the key, Knightwave cautiously approached the console, placing the key into a glowing slot. In a flash of light, a massive wave of light shot out from the entity of the console, forming a holographic image… an image of Rigor Mortis.

Knightwave stood taken aback, just like the other two Autobots, he slowly lifted his visor, revealing his violet optics on the verge of tears. He couldn't believe it, nor could Tap-Out, who was commenting how beautiful the scientist looked.

[Knightwave.] the image spoke, her voice was grand, holding a magnitude of strength, and also that of majesty.

"Mortis?" Uttered the purple seeker, "How is this possible?"

[I take it that you have met up with the remaining Autobots, by now, and have learned a great deal of my research?] the image asked.

{She might be preset, to answer only a select amount of inquiries…} Tap-Out informed, figuring that Mortis must've created the hologram, as a way to answer Knightwave's questions.

Nodding his helm, "Yes I have, why have you kept this from me?" he asked.

[I kept this secret in order to protect you. To protect you from the dangers that follow. This research will not only revive that of Cybertron, but everything that fell during the war. The Omega Lock is one of the key factors of rebuilding the planet, that also includes the Allspark, the Nexus Blade, and you.] she stated.

"Me? What about the Emberstone?" Knightwave questioned, his optics glued to Mortis' faceplate.

[That is something I should've told you eons ago.] the hologram stated, [You are that of the Emberstone. Your spark has always been, that of Quintus Prime's greatest creation.]

Arcee, Bee, and Knightwave stood absolutely still, Tap-Out didn't even mutter a word, none of them dared to move, as the information began to sink in. None of them could even think of a rational conclusion, none of them couldn't even fully grasp what they've been told.

Gasping, "H-how is this even possible?" Knightwave uttered, his right servo over his chest plate.

{T-this cannot be true!} Tap-Out muttered, her voice shaken.

[Before I revived you, I discovered that your spark was different from all the others I've dissected. After talking to Alpha Trion about my discovery, he concluded that you were something special, something beyond that of anything he had seen.] She informed, [We came to the conclusion that your very spark was reforged by Primus himself, similar to how the Matrix was created to enhance that of normal sparks, into that of Primes.]

Shaking his helm, "That doesn't make any sense!" Knightwave shouted, "How am I the Emberstone!?" he questioned, his violet optics flaring.

[Knightwave, your very spark was a gift from Primus… you are the reincarnation of his favorite son, given a second chance to prove himself worthy, by reviving that of our home, and creating a new era for all to behold.] Rigor Mortis foretold.

Clenching his fists, "None of this makes any sense! If you were here right now, you'd seen for yourself how ludicrous this sounds!" Knightwave protested.

[I am here, all around, everywhere.] Mortis spoke, [My memory perfectly intact, secured within that of Vector Sigma, and what I am saying to you, isn't false data.]

{She-she's just a program… with no spark… no feelings...} Tap-Out muttered, her voice holding a heavy sadness.

"Then Mortis is really gone… and you're just a sparkless copy…" Knightwave sneered.

[Perceive me as you wish, but heed my advice. You must at whatever cost, revive that of Cybertron, and restore what has been lost.]

"I will." Knightwave muttered, "But I'm not going to do it for you, I'm doing it for the real Rigor Mortis." he stated, before swiftly turning around and marching out of Vector Sigma.

However before Arcee, and Bumblebee could leave, the computer spoke, [As for you Autobots, the last piece of my research.] then a strange vial of energon came out from the console.

Raising an optic ridge, "Wait, but the research was to find the Emberstone, why would we need to finish it now?" Arcee questioned.

[My research was never meant to find that of the Emberstone, but how to use it to revive Cybertron. Please take this gift, as a token of bringing Knightwave here.] she remarked.

Taking the vial, Arcee gave one last look at the still image of Rigor Mortis, before walking away, followed by Bumblebee, who gave a few more glances before walking out from the grand hall. Once out, they noticed that Knightwave had already left Vector Sigma, and was standing outside the large entrance.

"You alright?" Arcee asked, putting a servo in the purple seeker's shoulder.

Shaking his helm, "I'm confused... I just can't get a grip on what I just heard, that's all." Knightwave sighed.

Shrugging, "Yeah, me too… Has Tap-Out said anything about what just happened?" the two wheeler asked, getting a buzz from Bee.

Nodding, "She too is quite baffled, and is currently trying to figure out how my spark became intertwined with hers, if it was that of the Emberstone." Knightwave responded.

"Nonetheless, we got some major news to tell Optimus, and we were given this, before we left." she remarked, showing Knightwave the vial of energon.

With shocked optics, "Impossible… I believe what you're holding is Synthetic Energon!" the seeker gasped.

Looking down at the vial, "How'd you think Mortis knew, we needed this?" the blue femme asked.

With a small smile, "She knew everything…" Knightwave sighed, only for his com-link to suddenly blare online.

"Bweee zoo dididoo!" Bumblebee buzzed, rushing past Cee and Knightwave, transforming into his muscle car alt-mode, and speeding off.

Looking at each other, both bots couldn't believe what they were hearing. It seems while they were away, Megatron had not only attacked Jasper, but had also got the jump on Optimus and the others. Not wasting a single second, both transformed and took off towards the Omega Lock… Hoping that they won't arrive too late.

The trio of Autobots stood their ground, as they watched as Megatron approached them, with the Dark Star Saber in hand. The gunmetal Warlord had a sinister smile stretched across his faceplate, his piecing red optics never leaving Optimus Prime.

"Last chance Optimus." Megatron chimed, "Accept my deal, and the humans live."

Dreadwing looked over at the Prime, "Perhaps we should oblige him." He remarked.

"If these humans are as important as you say they are, then we shouldn't allow them any harm." Drift added.

Aiming his gaze at the children, "If my decision dooms the future of the Autobot cause on Cybertron, so be it." The Prime implied, "But I will never forsake our human allies."

Grinning, "Then step aside." Megatron ordered.

Scowling at the Warlord, the trio stepped aside, allowing Megatron and his seekers to approach that of the center console. Megatron slowly placed the Dark Star Saber back on his back, and attempted to reach for the Nexus Blade. However, the Decepticon leader couldn't even place a digit on it, without being stung by excruciating pain.

Grasping his singed servo, Megatron averted his gaze towards the Prime, "What kind of trickery is this?!" He spat.

Shaking his helm, "You do not know what kind of power you are dealing with, Megatron. Just like how you couldn't wield that of the Star Saber nor that of the Forge, that sword is beyond your control." Optimus implied.

Scowling, "Even though I don't have control over that sword, I however do have control of one powerful weapon." The Warlord replied, "Knock-Out, the keys if you please." He ordered.

"The Omega Lock is no weapon!" Drift shouted.

Showing his jagged denta, "It depends on the one using it." Megatron smiled, as he Knock-Out, Soundwave and a silver Eradicon seeker placed the four Omega keys into the console.

Once all the keys were inserted into the device, the entire Lock began to glow. Smiling the Warlord gave a few glazes at his seekers, that were holding the children. The gunmetal mech couldn't help, but chuckle at the sight of the cowering fleshlings.

"Now bear witness, as a new era dawns on Cybertron!" Megatron announced, "Behold, The age of the Decepticons!" He shouted, as the Omega Lock began to rattle, sending a beam of light straight into a destroyed building.

All those who were there, couldn't believe what they were witnessing. Within that instance, the once rusted building, that was on the brink of falling apart, was suddenly reconstructed! The entirety of the building was brought back to life, even its surface looked like new.

With wide blue optics, "By the Allspark!" Optimus gasped.

"It is true… Cybertron can be revived!" Dreadwing uttered.

{Knightwave wasn't bluffing…} Knock-Out thought.

Snapping out of his daze, Optimus took a few steps forward, his optics focusing on the Gunmetal Warlord, "You have what you want, Megatron." Optimus implied, "This conflict is between Autobots and Decepticons. Allow me to return the human to Earth."

Shaking his armored helm, "Oh, I wouldn't recommend it." Megatron spoke slyly, "They'd be much safer here." he smirked, gaining a scowl from Optimus.

"Is the space bridge, locked on Target?" Megatron asked a seeker.

"Per your instructions, Lord Megatron." the seeker replied.

Grinning, to the point his denta were fully visible, "Excellent." the Warlord mused, "Why rule only one world, when I could rule two." he implied, smiling at the Prime.

All three mechs stood still, all optics were focused on the bridge that opened above them, "No…" the three Autobots uttered, as they watched the Omega Lock shoot a beam into the glowing vortex.

{Autobot Base}

Ratchet was standing in front of the monitors, his optics focusing on the display, "Wheeljack, return to base, your ship has sustained major damage!" the old doctor exclaimed.

"We might have another problem, more serious than my ship's condition, Doc." Jackie proclaimed, only for the entire Autobot network to be disrupted.

Glaring wide eyed at the disruption, Ratchet tried his best to connect to Optimus' com-link, "Optimus, do you read? An unknown energy spike in Earth's atmosphere is crashing all my systems!" the doctor called, "Please tell me this is related to the activation of the Omega Lock."

Then, the sounds of pedes can running in from the base's entrance, "Ratchet!" Smokescreen shouted.

Looking at the young mech, "Is Mrs. Darby safe?" the old doctor questioned.

Taking deep vents, "Yes, but that's besides the point!" Smoke exclaimed, "You have to see for yourself!" he said hastily, rushing back towards the entrance.

Looking confused, Ratchet followed Smokescreen to the entrance, only to lay sights on a massive beam of energy, crashing into Jasper's desert. In the distance, the old mech caught a glimpse of the Jackhammer, racing towards the base, followed by a swarm of Insecticons.

"By the Allspark…" Ratchet uttered, rushing back into the base, trying to connect to Optimus.

"Optimus, if you're out there, please respond!" the old doctor exclaimed.

"Uh Ratchet…" Smokescreen uttered, as he started at a massive fortress that began to rise up from the desert.

With widened optics, "D-Darkmount… impossible…" Ratchet uttered.

{Cybertron}

Clenching his fists, Optimus watched as Megatron paced back and forth, chuckling manically as his plans were finally coming to fruition, "What's the matter Optimus? Can't stand defeat?" Megatron teased.

Scowling at his once Master, Dreadwing walked up next to the angered Prime, "You are a coward, for even thinking about Cyberforming Earth!" he proclaimed.

"And you are a coward for siding with the Autobots." Megatron sneered, "After all we've been through, after all we conquered, now you decided to turn your back on the Decepticon?" he scowled.

"No, the Decepticons turned their backs on me, turned their backs on Cybertron!" Dreadwing replied.

Raising an optic ridge, "If so, why didn't you leave sooner? I would've liked hunting you down, and ripping out your spark, the same way you did Starscream's." the warlord seethed.

"I was blinded by my own desperation to find the one responsible for the death of my twin, and my duty as a Commander to the cause I once supported. Now that I've been freed by my blind rage…" Dreadwing gave a short pause, after noticing the yellow scout creeping behind the Decepticons, "I can see more clearly." he stated, before looking over at Drift who tossed the maroon seeker a sword.

Suddenly, the Autobots were on the offensive, attacking the Decepticon seekers that held the three children captive. With and angry shout, Megatron charged his once Commander, slamming the Dark Star Saber down upon his blade.

"You think you can defeat me!" Megatron shouted.

Looking over to his left, Dreadwing spotted Arcee speeding towards the two, looking back at the gunmetal mech, "I don't think... I know!" he exclaimed, as Arcee slammed her Motorcycle form against the Warlord, sending the Dark Star Saber flying.

Then with one quick strike, Dreadwing sliced off the arm Megatron has stolen, sending it into the air, and with one kick it flew beyond that of recovery. Acting quickly, the maroon seeker ran over towards the Omega Lock, and with one pull he grabbed the Nexus Blade. It's overwhelming power surging through the seeker. With the Nexus now in his servos, the maroon mech gazed down at the Omega Lock, it was as if time stood still.

"Dreadwing!" a familiar voice called.

Turning slightly, the Maroon seeker caught a glimpse of Knightwave, who was helping the Autobots free the children, "Destroy the Omega Lock!" the purple seeker shouted.

"NO!" Megatron yelled, trying to get up, off the ground.

Dreadwing then looked over to Optimus, whose optics were blaring a bright blue, "You must, for the safety of humanity!" the Prime shouted, kicking a seeker and saving Jack.

Using both arms, the maroon seeker slammed the Nexus Blade into the control console, causing the entire area to shake. The large pillars of the Omega Lock, began to explode, sending chunks of metal and sparks into the air. Growling, Megatron picked up the Dark Star Saber, with his only servo left, and attempted to strike Dreadwing down.

However, Drift noticed the warlord about to make his move, and immediately ran over towards the maroon mech, "Look out!" he yelled, pushing the large seeker out of the way, taking the full force of Megatron's attack.

The scene was that of a horror show, for energon was everywhere, and the Dark Star Saber cleanly stabbed through Drift's torso. Dreadwing's optics were shaking violently, as Drift began to gasp. Coughing out fresh energon.

Laughing at the sight, Megatron forcefully yanked his sword out from the white mech, "My my my, now what do we have here? A hero who sacrificed himself to save a traitor? Or maybe an execution of one?" the gunmetal mech chuckled.

Dreadwing took quick action, and caught Drift before he fell, landing in the maroon seeker's arms, "You fool!" he cursed, "Why'd you save me!?"

Coughing up energon, "Legends never die…" Drift uttered, gripping his wound.

Cackling, "How pathetic! What happened to 'showing no fear', Dreadwing? Have the Autobots made you soft?" Megatron whipped his blade, cleaning the energon off its edge.

Glaring up, with burning red optics, "No, in a matter of face, they've made me stronger!" the seeker exclaimed, hosting Drift over his shoulders, and with one arm, swung the Nexus Blade creating a massive wave of energy that slammed into the Warlord, sending him flying into a pillar.

Violently, the Omega Lock began to blow, it's pillars began to collapse into themselves, sending more debris into the air. Looking over towards Dreadwing, Optimus spotted Drift slumped over the maroon seeker's shoulder, with wide Optics he activated his com-link.

"Ratchet, we need a ground bridge immediately! We have a teammate down!" the Prime exclaimed, rushing over towards Dreadwing, "Autobots, fall back into the Ground Bridge!" the Prime ordered, helping the Maroon seeker carry Drift through the bridge.

Knightwave, who was fighting a group of Eradicons, noticed that the other Autobots were bolting towards the Prime. Looking around the smoke filled area, the purple seeker caught a glimpse of Knock-Out who was rushing towards him.

"You need to trust me on this one." Knock-Out gasped, "Now pretend we've captured you."

Raising an optics ridge, "Why would I ever do that?" Knightwave questioned, only to notice Soundwave's data cores wrapping around him, "What's the meaning of this!?" he shouted.

[To keep Megatron from destroying Autobots- we need you with us] Soundwave remarked.

{Maybe we should listen, if Megatron is in possession of us, he might back off from Jasper.} Tap-Out implied.

Glaring at Knock-Out, "I hope you're right about this." Knightwave sneered, hating the fact his brother has 'captured' him.

With a sigh, "Tap-Out you've better has sent a message to the Autobots already…" Knock-Out implied.

"And why is that?" Knightwave questioned.

Closing his optics, "You're gonna hate me for this…" Knock-Out uttered, "Soundwave.."

Within that instance, the silent mech sent a massive shock through Knightwave, putting both him and Tap-Out into immediate power down.

End of Chapter Notes:

Ok first off... wow... that took me longer than usual, mainly because I've been working on other art related things, but also because I haven't been watching TFP since Netflix only has the first season available... yeah shame on them for not extending the deal with Hasbro... cuz I really need to re-watch season 3, so I can type up the last few chapters (Probably about 5-8 more)... yeah you read that right! This story is almost over! I'm actually happy that it's coming to a close, not because it's a lot to type, but this is actually a big achievement! finishing a great story, with a just as great ending! I hope y'all are ready for this, cuz my heart is jumping, and it might skip a beat!

So other than that, Thanks for reading this far! I mean wow I'm so grateful for you guy who actually binge read this weird story of mine! and for those few commentators, thanks for your kind words, I'm so happy y'all are enjoying this fic!

PS- I got the name of this chapter from a Journey song that I've stuck in my head... hehehehehehe