It is the basic law, for every life there is a death. Humanity misuses the knowledge entrusted to them, meaning Sam must make the ulitmate choice. Now on a restored Cybertron, two new sparklings are born with memories from a distant past. One carries with him the future of the Cybertroian race.

As humanity picks up the pieces after the devastation in Chicago, public opinion of the Autobots has never been so divided. As public relations with the Autobots crumbles and forced with the possibility of being branded as fugitives and hunted. The Autobots must now see where their futures lie. Bridging Story Arc between DOTM and AOE.

The autobots had never experinced snow, until after a heavy snowstorm they find themselves in the middle of a winter wonderland. When Sam then decides to visit Bumblebee for the winter break, the pair get up to much mischief. Something sinister is however looming over the horizon, something that may force them apart. Will Sam's hold on Bumblebee be enough?