Bulkhead leapt through the ground bridge onto the deck of the nemesis just behind Bumblebee and Optimus. It was low earth orbit no sound could be heard at all. Darkness stretched on for infinity all around as they moved towards the one of the side doors. If not for the comm units they'd be completely deaf. Unease filled his soul due to his hate of zero gravity and space, he was a ground bot not a flyer or one for heights. It made him sick to see the stars in space, it was just a natural reaction for Bulkhead. Optimus on the other hand was completely natural as he had spent much time studying it as a data clerk. The countless years of fighting in such an environment also increased his confidence. Bulkhead shifted his right hand into his cannon as he turned to see a flight of seeker drones coming in. He opened fire in silence as his blasts lanced towards the 3 drones. One broke left sharply and the other right. The leads right engine caught ablaze as Bulkhead's shot landed its mark. He silently cheered as the drone pitched towards the deck knowing it was a better option than drifting out into blackness. It shot over their heads and slammed into the ground, missiles detonated tearing a hole through the hull. Atmosphere raced out rapidly as Optimus suddenly grew fearful, if the human was still alive his odds dropped to nothing in that moment. He didn't blame bulk as he was just doing what he was told, kill anyone approaching that isn't Arcee or human. The 3 jumped in and began their mission. Find Arcee and hopefully a still alive John.
Steve swung open a vent near the reactor room. Due to the shit show that had unfolded in the cell bay they needed a little improvisation to make it out of this mess. John helped Arcee to her feet as the lighting was far more better than the cell bay and the nonexistent lights of the vents. He saw the dents littering between the seams of her armor and he wished nothing more than to get another shot at that bucket head bastard. She noticed the building anger and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"If I do get the chance I'm taking it" He said as he kissed her forehead.
She was taken aback by the kiss, she'd gotten him into this mess and he looked at her with loving eyes. She had a look of respect, brave in the face of all of it and he had used his time wisely instead of waiting for rescue he was the rescue. She had to admit he was bold and also intelligent in his approach. She couldn't believe it, her spark pounded as she realized she was in love. It was for the first time since tailgate and she was going through it again, love for a human made into a man of her own species. It was enough to drive a person mad.
"Come on, ya both can bang once were outta this mess" Steve said as he marched towards the door and shifted his hand into a blaster.
Arcee and John joined him as they drew their blasters. John's unease came back as Steve took the left side of the door. Just five rooms till reactor and then hopefully they'd get out. Reaching for the door override Steve breathed deeply to cool his internals. Steve pulled the override opening the door and Suddenly without warning the door opened and John was suddenly grabbed and thrown to the ground with a blade to his neck. Arcee shouted something he couldn't hear as the shock drove him through loops. He was looking up at a large blue and red autobot much larger than him, John had unintentionally knocked his head against the floor making everything slightly blurry. He saw blue optics which made him sigh of relief. The blade pulled away from his neck and he heard Steve sigh in relief as well. The large autobot stood and stepped aside in shock. He was looking at the Grand experiment Megatron had bolstered about and grand it was. For once in his life Optimus was scarce for words to say.
"My apologies for my actions" The large one said and John found it almost unnecessary.
"Save it for when I'm dead, fuck my head" John replied as he rubbed his head and was helped up by Arcee.
Optimus looked down with guilt as the femme helped the former human up.
"Hallelujah I'm gonna get outta this mess" Steve said as he continued. "STV-1138 reporting for duty sir" He ended with catching Bulkhead, Bee and Optimus off.
"He's with me" John said as he was supported by Arcee.
Optimus nodded seen Arcee was intact but very dented and used. He saw dried liquid staining below the waist and he looked to her eyes. Megatron. He mused as he and the rest raced for the ground bridge system. For John he had to be helped to to the bang he had taken which made him dizzy. Bulkhead was surprised by the escape for sure and the fact it was a human who thought of it and used Megatron's desire for a proper heir to train for it was a stroke of intelligence. Steve lead them as he felt much better in their odds. They moved along killing drone after drone and when the killing stopped they had already vanished through the ground bridge and were nowhere to be seen.
Megatron stood in the cell bay the escape happened and was deeply troubled for the first time in years. It was a disaster, he had been fooled into it unwittingly!. He felt like Starscream making him shiver at the thought of it all. But a part of him was proud of what he created, A worthy opponent for the first time in nearly a millennia. A man of my creation, a man i made to be my enemy instead of my heir, no matter he shall die like the rest. Megatron told himself as he was disheartened that he didn't have a proper heir to take his place, that's what he got when letting Airachnid murder the boys father and not wiping the memory immediately. A lesson for next time.