Hello there Mechs and Femmes and welcome back to Transformers Prime: Gate Crasher!

Now it took me a while to get two chapters finished with a third one being in production but I can tell ya I can give this story a break when I reach the Season 2 finale. But right now we have the Star Saber to hunt down in this chapter. Other than that I don't think there's anymore time to waste.

Let's Roll Out!


Excalibur

You know, I guess me not killing Silas and leaving him to his fate like it was in the series hasn't really bothered me as much as I thought it would, besides it seemed kinda fitting for a bastard like him. He may have left me with a busted rib or two but it was an easy fix with some time off and a check-up with both Ratchet and Red Alert. Right now I was riding in Cliffjumper's alternate mode so I could recover and we were with Bumblebee and Smokescreen looking for Energon due to it being our shift.

"Energon signal's getting stronger. Five Klicks, due north". Smokescreen said as he raced through the Nevada desert.

"Smokescreen slow down. We have a Speed Limit!" My brother called to the rookie.

"What do you mean speed limit?! I have a gauge here that goes to 150, if the humans who designed my vehicle form here didn't it to go that fast, they shouldn't have given me the option!" He replied.

"Just because you can doesn't mean you should Smokescreen!" I shot back, but it was pointless as Smokescreen sped up going over the limit and had almost collided with a minivan that was on the road they didn't hit each other but the driver of the van is fine…but he had a crowbar.

"Hey INDI 500! When I'm done with you, you're gonna need more than a Pit Crew to put you back together!" The driver said. What was the rookie's response? You guessed it, he transformed into bot mode and kneeled down in front of the driver.

"Bring it!" The Elite Guard challenged. The Driver didn't even have a response for that. "Who's the Tough guy now huh!?" Bumblebee honked his horn and transformed himself and pushed Smokescreen back. "Relax Bumblebee I was just messing around". Smokescreen said, though while they weren't looking the driver had taken a picture of the two. I could only just slam my fore head against Cliff's steering wheel in frustration.

"Augh Dad's not gonna be happy I can tell". I muttered


And truth be told, no one in particular was happy about it in general. When we got back I explained everything that had happened on the road and they were not happy about it one bit.

"Found it!" Jack said as he and I were on one of the computers in the base and found Smokescreen's mugshot. "Ol road rage didn't take time taking your mugshots".

"Australian road rage is just as crazy, you'll either get the shit kicked outta ya or your windscreen cracked…or both". I pointed out getting a brow raise from Jack. "Raf's going to have to scrub this when he finished house hunting, because I don't have the genius he does".

"Is this what you learned while you served Alpha Trion?!" Ratchet asked in disbelief. "I highly doubted he would've condoned such irresponsible behaviour!"

"Blowing our cover is not ok!" Arcee said as she was at the railing of the human area of the base.

"Sorry guys. I know I really messed up". The Rookie apologised.

"While Arcee and Ratchet are correct". Dad said making his presence known. "I believe we are all equally responsible for this incident".

"Us!?

"How!?" Both Ratchet and Arcee exclaimed.

"We weren't even there!" Bulkhead added. "Well…Cliff, Bee and Connor were".

"Bulk!"

"WHAT!?"

"The fuck man!?" The three of us said in unison.

"Our recent events have been so increasingly focused on preventing crisis's that we overlook simple matters". Dad explained.

"I hate to admit it he's got a point". I added in getting the attention drawn to me. "I mean we were busy saving the world we haven't really shown Smokescreen the basics when it comes to Robots in Disguise". I explained and Dad merely nodded in response to that.

"Optimus, I'm honoured to train under you I'll do whatever it takes to make it right, to make you proud". Smokescreen swore.

"Perhaps the best way for you to learn about the human world is from a human". Dad pointed out.

"Smokescreen gets his own partner?" Arcee guessed.

"Isn't three humans enough?" Ratchet stated.

"Dude, sitting right here". I said aloud with my hands in a gesture that said 'the fuck'.

"I was referring to one already among us". Dad said as he glanced at Jack.

"Uh sure, but not that I'm backing down or anything but-," "If you're referring to me or Arcee I'll stop ya right there". I interrupted him. "Arcee may be a robot/Motorbike in human skin, but she doesn't drive anything other than herself. And I'm currently working on a project with Jazz to give us an edge in a future fight".

"Well when you put it that way, sure, traffic Laws RID, don't beat down humans. I can bring Smokescreen up to speed". Jack said as he climbed down the ladder.

"We've all put in Curb side duty, it's part of the gig". Bulkhead told Smokescreen.

"Then let's go for a drive teach". Smoke said as he transformed and let Jack in before they drove out of the base.

"Optimus with all due respect Agent Fowler is out relocating Raf's family due to the cons discovering where he lives. Meanwhile Smokescreen in all his wisdom, chooses a vehicle form with screaming 38s on the door. Making him an easy target". Arcee stated and I jumped in the conversation.

"Yea, and Grimlock has an alternate mode of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. What's ya point love?" I said rhetorically, getting a glance and an eye roll from my girlfriend.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't more that concerned about Jack's safety. Especially since I'm still Semi-human at the moment". She finished.

"Nonetheless, the fact remains that our new recruit is in need of instruction". Dad Said as he walked over to the railing facing Arcee. "I believe Smokescreen's spark is in the right place and that he now understands the necessity of protecting humanity. Jackson is well protected Arcee. Even if you are currently unable to protect him like we can, you just have to trust Smokescreen to continue that protected until you can be brought back to your old self again".

"I understand your concern love, but with Jetfire working on the Reformatting module you'll be closer to being the old you again". I assured as I wrapped my arm around her waist.


A few hours had passed and I was in the base with Jetfire, Ratchet and Arcee in the lab working on the reformatting Module seeing as Jetfire said that he and Ratchet are close to a breakthrough. I then heard the familiar sound of a sports car approaching the command centre, I walked over to the main hub of the base and there was Smokescreen and Jack laughing their asses off. I already know what happened and I couldn't help but smile slightly.

"I am so posting this tonight!" Jack said through his laughter as Smokescreen joined in.

"What's funny?" I asked them as it had also caught Arcee's attention as she joined me in the main hub.

"Connor! Arcee! Check out what we did to Vince's car!" Jack said as he showed us the picture on his phone, it had Vince's car covered in burgers.

"Jack if you don't post that tonight I will slap you silly until you do!" I said as I got a good chuckle out of seeing the photo.

"Hey Vince you want fries with that!?" Jack said a he and Smokescreen exploded with laughter again getting a good chuckle out of me again.

"Let me get this straight. So you never taught Smokescreen everything he never needed to know about fast food?" Arcee summarised with a raised brow.

"He passed Driver's Ed". Jack said defending himself.

"Work hard play hard". Smokescreen added. "No humans were hurt making those photos, promise".

"I can let this slide…just don't go too extreme or there will be issues coming from the big man himself". I stated as Arcee glared at me. "Oh c'mon the guy had it coming a mile away. If he wasn't careful I would've knocked a tooth out myself".

"I'd rather not have them stoop to their level". She said simply.

"Look, I get what you're trying to say. But It's not world ending or anything, besides Jack's still growing and to be honest he needed to have a little confidence to stand up for himself". I explained which Arcee seemed to understand, she exhaled and nodded before walking back to the lab. And by the looks of it the two of the scientists at work had made a breakthrough.

"Connor! Arcee! I think we have made a breakthrough on the Reformatting module!" Jetfire called. Well shit I was right. "Ratchet and I have figured out the problem, the damage it sustained had damaged the circuit boards they're barely holding together, however I should be able to get them working again. It's good for one more use, after that…well it may as well be a trophy on the wall once its use has been fulfilled".

"Well that's good news, how long until it's ready to be used?" I asked the Autobot flyer.

"I can get it done in two days' time, then it will be ready to be used whenever you wish. Remember, it only has one more use. After that no turning back". He rephrased.

"Well that's the best news I've heard all day". Arcee said with a smile on her face. "Soon I'll be back to my old self, before I know it". Just hearing that put a smile on my face Knowing Arcee will be back as her former self.


With another day gone by I was on my way back to base after taking care of some business in Jasper, as I approached the base the doors had opened up and I drove through the entrance and into the main hub of the base. I transformed to robot mode and saw that Ratchet was very busy at the main console.

"Ratchet I'm back, what'd I miss?" I asked.

"Another set of Iacon coordinates have just been decoded, however your father and his team aren't responding. I keep trying to contact him but all I get is static". The Medic answered. However the thought struck me instantly.

"Open up the ground bridge Ratchet, We can't let the cons get this particular relic. Anyone who's out of the base call them back, Priority 1!" I exclaimed seriously and Ratchet wasted no time.

"Only Grimlock, Trailbreaker, Jazz, and Hound are available, Smokescreen is already there. I'll call them and bridge them back, just wait until they arrive". Ratchet stated as he fired up the green portal and I ran through it and was greeted by a forest. I trekked carefully and saw that Megatron had just arrived on the scene and tried to pull out a certain sword lodged in a mountain.

"Hey, Cronus". I heard and saw Smokescreen hiding near some bushes and when I got close I saw-

"Jack? What the hell are you doing here?!" I harshly whispered however I stopped him before he could answer. "I don't care at the moment, when we get back your ass is grass got it?" I pointed a digit at him.

"Whoa wait a second Cronus, It was my idea to bring him". Smokescreen said as I glared at him.

"Uh guys?" Jack said he pointed getting our attention and we saw, Megatron began barking orders at the drones.

"Oh great". I muttered to myself as I then turned to my right at there was one person missing. I then turned back to where the cons were and just saw Smokescreen charge into the fight. I just face palmed my helm and just groaned in frustration. "Stay here and out of sight". I said to Jack as I raced over and began firing at the Drones getting everyone's attention dropping a few of them which caught Megatron's attention.

"So we meet again Cronus. People will start talking you know". Megatron stated with a toothy smile.

"Let em, they'll all know you're full of shit anyway". I shot back making him drop that smile. However when I looked at the Star Sabre, it was glowing blue, granted it was faint but it was there. Megatron didn't even notice due to him being so focused on me.

"So…how about we settle that little score back before my old man got his memories back huh?" I suggested cracking my metallic knuckles.

"Eager are we?" He asked aloud as he deployed his blade, ready for a fight. I activated my battle mask and we ran towards each other with blades clashing with each swing. Megatron fired his fusion cannon at me but I blocked it with my shield absorbing its energy before flinging it back at him getting a direct hit in the chest, however I kept up the assault and rapidly fired my Path Blasters at him getting more damage in.

Megatron would let me get away with it so he rushed at me delivered a punch to the gut and slammed his fists down on my back before kicking me in the head.

"Not bad for a warrior of your calibre Connor, and I'm not easily impressed". He said to me.

"Oh trust, me I'm only getting warmed up". I said getting up ready for another round. However it was interrupted when the full Autobot team had rushed in heading my call. However I didn't see Dad anywhere, however I had a feeling where he was going to be. I looked up and saw Dad racing across the mountain, as the Nemesis was lifting their prize Dad transformed to robot mode and leaped at the Star Saber's handle and pulled it out in one quick motion. When he landed, the Cybertronian Excalibur began glowing bright blue in the Prime's hands.

The Mountain the Decepticons were lifting then began to fall right on top of Dad.

"OPTIMUS RUN!" Mum called.

"Wait, watch the magic happen!" I smirked.

And it did. As the mountain was close enough, Dad Swung the sword and sliced the mountain in half as if it wasn't even there. Leaving the Autobot leader unharmed.

"Did he just…" Bulkhead began.

"Do that?" Mum finished.

"No way!" Jack called.

"Wait for it". I smirked retracting my battle mask.

Dad then turned to the Nemesis as it was fleeing from the scene. Dad raced forward and swung the Star Sabre around a few times before a wave of energy struck the rear of the Nemesis as it left a smoking trail in its wake.

"I think we can agree that the Decepticons have just soiled themselves huh?" I asked aloud, yet everyone agreed silently as they were still in shock of today's events.


"How epic was that!?" Smokescreen gushed aloud as we all walked back inside the base. "I saw it with my own optics, but I still can't believe it!"

"What I can't believe Smoke, is pretty much everything that has been taught to you, you put Jack at risk!" I snapped at him. I may be harsh but stupidity like this needs to be addressed.

"Connor-," "Jack, please. I'm in bit of a bad mood today and the last thing I need to do is snap at you. Head home, Arcee will want to have a few words with you herself when she heads over there". Interrupted as I glanced at Ratchet and he caught on as he spun up the bridge again. Jack was walking to the portal but as he was about to pass Smokescreen.

"Green for go". The Rookie muttered to him before the lone Human walked through.

"Arcee, Connor look. I was the one who suggested to bring Jack, I don't want him to think he should be the fall guy!" Smokescreen stated. "It was my fault and mine alone".

"At least you're will to accept that you fucked up Smokescreen. However you shouldn't've done it in the first place". I said with my voice being dangerously calm to the Elite Guard rookie.

"You got that Right!" Arcee snapped as she was sitting on my shoulder. "We've been needing more Autobots in our ranks, not another child!"

"Easy Arcee". I said to her to try and calm her down.

"Look you two, I was wrong and I'm sorry…Again". He apologised again. "And if you need to kick me off of team Prime…"

"Disregard for human safety or anyone's safety. Will not be tolerated, do you understand?" Dad rumbled as he was very calm about it. Making chills go down my metallic spine.

"Fully. Sir". Smokescreen nodded.

"We must never lose the fact that upon this earth, we are titans or blessed from titans. Such power must be used wisely". Dad said to everyone in the room and we all merely nodded in response seeing that even Optimus Prime has bad days like these. A second later the Star Saber's blade began glowing blue, Dad shifted the Blade so it was pointing up to the ceiling.

"Whoa". Bulkhead gasped.

"Optimus, speak to me". Mum pleaded to get her Sparkmate's attention.

"I am receiving a beacon". He said.

"I have a good guess as to who". I said aloud.

"Well…who?" Ratchet asked.

"Alpha Trion".


There we go everyone, next is the race to the Omega Keys! Now With only a few cannon chapters left Season 2's end is in sight and then we'll be entering the final days of the war. I just hope you all will be there for the ride when the time comes. Remember, I 've got the next chapter all ready to go and the one after in production which is a third done. Regardless I hope you all enjoyed the chapter and be sure to leave me your thoughts in the review section, a bit of feedback can go a long way.

So until then...I'll see ya next time!

Cronus Prime Out!