Chapter 3
Mikaela was holding Sam close as they both cried over what they had lost together. Sam looked at Mikaela sadly and pulled her closer yet as his lips crashed onto hers and she held him tighter. They both cried harder as memories swept over both of them.
"It's just not fair." Mikaela cried when their lips parted.
"I know, he's off to such a wonderful start as a leader." Sam said with such bitterness and acid in his tone.
"Optimus and Megatron should have killed him." was all Mikaela said as a hidden video feed recorded them as well.
"Did you see Optimus punch him though it was classic." Sam said as she smiled sadly as Mojo jumped up on her and suddenly lifted his leg and peed on her.
"Oh yuck, come on Mojo that is just nasty, Sam; he peed on me!" Mikaela snarled.
"You know he has a bladder problem." Sam said with a slight smirk.
"I don't care, that is just sick and wrong!" she exclaimed rolling her eyes. "I need to ask Megatron where I can get cleaned at because hello dog pee and perfume don't mix." Mikaela said as Sam almost fell over with laughter. "Not funny, SAMUEL!" she bellowed as she went out of their quarters and looked around for Megatron.
She went down the hallway and found Starscream coming out of another room he eyed her oddly.
"Starscream, where is Megatron?" she asked.
"He's with Optimus they are planning and I am sure they don't want to be disturbed." Starscream said and then added. "What is that stench, is that you?" Starscream demanded.
"Mojo peed on me I need to get cleaned." she said.
"Yes, you do." Starscream said as he picked her up and held her away from him and took her to the bathing area. "Want me to wait for you?"
"OUTSIDE is fine." she said.
She heard his swirl of intakes.
"Whatever." Starscream mumbled with a cackle he liked this spunky was inquisitive about the humans on the base.
Starscream found Sam on the berth playing with Mojo and he stood by Sam with Mikaela in his hand.
"Are you okay, Screamer?" she asked.
"Don't call me that." he grumbled.
"Okay." she chuckled blowing him a kiss.
(Megatron's chambers)
Optimus and Megatron were discussing the problems at hand when suddenly Megatron received a private com link from his master and sighed as he answered it.
: Master, have you arrived on the base:
: Yes, is it true then the Prime has crossed over to our side:
: Yes, master:
: So, it is true your brother bond never left:
: Yes, it is:
: Very good this is very good news, apprentice:
: Master, please do not kill my brother:
: I have no intentions of killing him he is a valuable asset to the team; he will help us destroy the Autobots and their new leader:
: Thank you, master:
"My master has arrived on the base you must report to him, Optimus." Megatron said as Optimus glanced at him and nodded. "Optimus, you must call him master at all times; you must tell Bumblebee the same thing and the two fleshlings." Megatron said as Optimus nodded.
"Okay, I understand what is expected of me." Optimus said as Megatron growled.
Megatron brought Optimus before his master the Fallen; who stared at Optimus heatedly.
"Come before me, Optimus Prime." the Fallen commanded as Optimus walked toward the Fallen unafraid bowing as Megatron had shown him to do.
"You summoned me, master." Optimus said as the Fallen looked quite pleased.
"Very good, I am pleased at your quickness to obey." the Fallen said. "You and the other new recruits will help destroy the new Autobot leader and the rest of the Autobots."
"Yes, Master." Optimus said still bowing.
"Very good, you have done well. I will summon you both when you are needed." the Fallen said.
Megatron went to Optimus and realized just how truly special his brother was; then he also realized maybe the Decepticons could be free of the Fallen's grasp once and for all. However, that couldn't happen without Optimus on their side for only Optimus could kill the Fallen. He had to take Optimus out on a day trip just to speak to him alone without the threat of the Fallen finding out.
"Let's head outside, Optimus." Megatron said as Optimus followed his brother.
"Where to...?" Optimus asked as they got outside and transformed.
Optimus was curious as to what Megatron really wanted to talk about. They stopped and transformed back into robot form and sat down on the hillside.
"Optimus, our Decepticons need someone to liberate them from the Fallen's grasp; that someone would be you." Megatron said.
"How am I supposed to do that, Megatron?" Prime asked.
"The Fallen has run the Decepticons since the beginning behind closed doors as the humans would say. He was the reason I betrayed you on Cybertron he promised me so much and came through on none of his promises. He has run us into the ground with his false hopes of rebuilding our race his ideas have backfired. The reason he has constantly told me to make sure to kill you first was because you're the only one who can take him out. You are the last Prime and only a Prime can defeat the Fallen, Optimus." Megatron explained.
"Very well, I'll do it." Prime said. "What's your plan?" Prime asked.
"It must be done quickly, and the others want him gone too; but know only you can take him down. The next time he calls you into his presence you must do it, or he will ruin us all." Megatron said as Prime nodded.
"Very well, Lord Megatron it shall be done." Optimus said making Megatron look at his brother oddly once more.
"I wanted us lead together for so long, Optimus; we can bring the Decepticons into a new cause leading them together." Megatron said.
: Optimus Prime, you will come into my quarters:
"He called you to his quarters, didn't he?" asked Megatron.
"Yes, he did." Optimus said.
But Optimus would be lying if he said he didn't look forward to this meeting knowing the Fallen was to blame for all their troubles with the war to begin with. He was looking forward to dispensing a little justice now that he had the chance to do it.
"I'll be back." Optimus replied. "This won't take too long." he said as he rose to his pedes and transformed and headed back to the Fallen's quarters.
Optimus transformed back into robot form and he passed Starscream and Shockwave in the base who nodded at him knowing by the expression Optimus' optics he was going into battle. Optimus went into the Fallen's quarters and he glared at the Prime which made Optimus wonder if he had suspicions of the impending battle.
"There is very little you can do that I do not know about my apprentice should have realized that before betraying me. So, come now Optimus; take me down." the Fallen hissed as he grabbed Optimus and slammed the Prime into the wall causing a grunt from him. "You might have defected but it looks like I will need to give you a beating to keep you in line." the Fallen snarled as he reached for Optimus who grabbed the Fallen and sent him flying against the wall.
"You caused this war you made my brother turn against his fellow brothers with false promises and untruths. It ends now with your death I might be a Decepticon now, but I am still a Prime and I will destroy you for what you did to our race." Optimus snarled as the Fallen was on Optimus within seconds.
"I will teach you to respect me if I must rip you apart in order to do it you retched Prime." he snarled grabbing and tearing out wires from Prime's shoulder causing Energon to leak from him as the Fallen brought out his spear catching the Prime in his stomach and pinning him to the wall. "Megatron should have realized without YOU on their side I will always have them under my control." he growled spearing Optimus deeper as Optimus' sheer determination won out.
"You may be strong; but I am stronger." Optimus snarled and smashed his fist into the Fallen's chest. "You underestimated me and how far I would go to free the Decepticons from your grasp; I know banishment is too good for your death is the only answer for you." Optimus snarled as he crushed the Fallen's spark watching as the life was taken from him.
Optimus put his hand over his stomach as Energon poured out he heard movement behind him and turning he found Megatron, Starscream, Shockwave, Bumblebee and several other cons. They suddenly cheered Optimus' name; until Optimus sagged and collapsed falling toward the floor.
"Optimus...!" Bumblebee exclaimed running over to his friend. "He's injured!" Bee yelled as the doctor bot hurried over with Hook who was the Cons main medic.
"Bring him quickly to my medical bay." Hook ordered.
"You did it, Prime; we're free of the Fallen's grasp!" Starscream exclaimed as Optimus could only smile.
Luckily the damage wasn't bad and each of the Decepticons one by one went to Optimus privately and thanked him for what he did. Sam and Mikaela sat with Optimus as well as Bumblebee; Megatron told Optimus he would join him later on knowing he would want to see Sam, Mikaela and Bumblebee and wondered if it would turn into anything else other than a visit.
"You did it now what about Ironhide?" Bumblebee asked.
"Optimus, he hurt every one of us; he should be punished for that." Mikaela grumbled as Optimus regarded the brunette with a smile.
"Yes, I believe you're right." Optimus said as Sam and Mikaela both saw Optimus and Bumblebee's optics changing on their own from bright blue to bright crimson red.
"Your optics are red now, Optimus and so are Bee's." Sam said as he smiled.
"Well, what do you know, guess this means it's completely set then, wouldn't you say, Bumblebee?" Optimus said with a smirk as Sam and Mikaela nodded.
"Yes sir, I would." Bee said as he eyed Optimus and then eyed Sam and Mikaela.
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However at the Autobot base...
General Morshower was standing by Galloway and John Keller; they were speaking to Lennox, Epps, Ratchet and Ironhide.
"Are you sure Ironhide can kill him; he was their leader after all." Galloway said snidely.
"He's powerful; we cannot afford to let him stay functioning we have to destroy him and letting Ironhide meet him in battle is the only way." Ratchet said. "It is regrettable, but he is the enemy now." Ratchet said.
"What about Sam, Mikaela, and Bumblebee." Epps said.
"Once Optimus is down and deactivated then we take down Bumblebee and the Decepticons if any come with them." Ironhide said.
"We'll take Samuel and Mikaela into custody without family to interfere we can deal with them swiftly." General Morshower said.
"What do we do with Optimus' body after he's dead?" Lennox asked.
"It would be wise to crush his body so he can't be reactivated." Ratchet said.
"What happens if he beats Ironhide?" Galloway asked.
"I have given NEST some ideas to properly deal with Optimus in which case they cannot let up on him they have to continue their assault until we have him." Ratchet said. "Send the message let the Decepticons know Optimus is to meet Ironhide to the death." Ratchet said.
"Alright, let's move people; once Optimus is dealt with then the others can be dealt with." Epps said.
Megatron walked in where Optimus was recharging and a grim expression on his face.
"What's wrong, Megatron?" Sam asked.
"Those damn Autobots and insects have ordered Optimus's presence in a fight to the death with Ironhide." Megatron snarled as he walked over to his brother.
"He defeated the Fallen how hard could it be for him to kill Ironhide?" Sam asked as Bumblebee shook his head.
"They will cheat at some point." Bee said.
"Then I will have to cheat as well." as everyone jumped at the sound of Optimus' hard tone.
"Thought you were in recharge?" Megatron said.
"I could feel you near me, Megatron." Optimus said as he got up. "Rally the other Decepticons we will strike a plan before even going." Optimus said as Megatron smirked.
Megatron stood by Optimus' side and gave the floor to his brother.
"Leave Ironhide to me and any humans who try to approach stop them and any Autobots who try to interfere do what you have to stop them." Optimus said in a snarl. "They plotted against me, Bumblebee and the two teenagers; if they offer a problem stop them." Optimus said as he grabbed Bumblebee's servo. "If things get too deadly you grab Sam and Mikaela and get out and never look back, do you understand me?" Optimus ordered.
"No, if we're going to die; we die together." Sam said as Megatron had to give the fleshling his props he wasn't afraid.
"Sam..."
"No, big guy, we're in this together." Sam said as Mikaela nodded.
"Life and death we stand together." Mikaela said as Optimus and Bumblebee both stood proud of the two humans they protected.
"Very well, you both do us proud." Optimus said as he glanced over at Megatron and nodded.
"Decepticons, let's go show'em who reigns supreme, shall we?" Megatron ordered as yells and cheers rang out in the base.
Everyone transformed and headed for the location Ironhide waited at the spot the Autobots and NEST troops were there too. Optimus transformed and waited for Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp and Grindor to let him know if there was anything out of the ordinary around and they didn't see anything, so Optimus approached Ironhide.
"Looks like you're getting your wish to fight me." Optimus snapped to Ironhide.
"Make jokes all you want to, Prime; only one of us is leaving alive and it's not you." Ironhide growled.
Ironhide was startled to see the Decepticon insignia and red optics already on Optimus and his new form colors were shocking as well. He shook his head and threw himself at Optimus snarling as one of the NEST troops grabbed cannons that held liquid nitrogen and aimed it at Optimus. Starscream and his brothers fired missiles at the troops who were attempting that.
"Keep the fight between Prime and Ironhide miserable fleshlings; do not interfere!" Starscream ordered.
Ironhide smirked and rammed his fist into Optimus and picked him up and slammed him against the ground. The Autobots and NEST troops were suddenly cheering for Ironhide to kill Optimus the cheers alone seemed to be giving an edge to Ironhide. Lennox and Epps realized this and told the others in hushed tones.
"Keep cheering for, Hide; it's giving him strength." Lennox said as Galloway, General Morshower and Keller led the cheers for Ironhide as he pounded the Prime.
"You're doing it, Hide!" Lennox yelled.
"Finish him!" another NEST soldier said.
"Do it, Hide; take his spark!" the General ordered.
Mikaela saw Optimus fall to his knees as Megatron growled as he felt his brother's agony. Mikaela tried to go to Optimus but one of the NEST soldiers making a deadly mistake just planning on scaring her by firing his weapon ended up hitting her. Mikaela could taste blood in her mouth as she swayed looking down at the blood spreading on her chest. She frowned and fell to her knees and tried to talk but blood only bubbled up as she collapsed onto the ground.
"MIKAELA...!" Sam and Bumblebee roared.
"Sam...it hurts." she whispered as tears rolled down her face.
"I know, baby; I know." Sam cried as he looked for Hook. "HOOK...!" Sam roared.
Mikaela coughed up blood just as Optimus looked back at her and scanned her wound and to his horror realized the wound was fatal. Optimus growled dangerously, and his hand shot out and grabbed Ironhide by the throat.
"You wanted my leadership and got it by Mikaela's blood and the parental units and for what? You wanted leadership you wanted to backstab me all of you; you jumped to conclusions about me and spilled blood along the way. I am ashamed of you Autobots you call yourselves protectors now; you're not heroes any longer. I joined the Decepticons because at least they cared for me after and tried to do right. "
Ironhide growled and swung his legs out catching Optimus off guard and the two ended up on the ground; but Ironhide had a slight lead over Prime.
"I am done fooling around with you, Prime; you want a blood bath I will give you one." He powered his cannon and shot Optimus several places. "Take out the other Decepticons!" Ironhide ordered. "Starting with Prime's brother." Ironhide snarled.
The Autobots and NEST team had taken out several Decepticons starting with Hook so he couldn't help Optimus; the doctor was blown up by Ratchet. Ironhide aimed his cannon at Starscream and blew a hole right through his chest into his spark chamber. The Decepticons were dropping left and right Bumblebee tried to go to Optimus but Sideswipe was faster and his sword sliced into Bumblebee's spark. Sam saw Bumblebee fall and it was like slow motion for him.
"BUMBLEBEE...!" Sam roared as everyone he cared about was dying because of this stupid war.
He glanced down and saw to his horror Mikaela had died and he yelled out in pain as he lost both his one guardian and his girlfriend at the same time.
"Your turn, Prime and then Megatron..." Ironhide snarled as a blast knocked Hide off of Optimus; that blast came from Megatron.
Optimus turned and crawled over to Sam who was crying; Sam looked up and was wide eyed as he saw how badly damaged Optimus was.
"Thank you for being a good friend to me, Sam." Optimus said as Energon came out of him. "This will be the end I do not know how long I can hold off Ironhide before he takes me out. You must make Megatron take you away from here." Optimus said.
"No..." Sam snarled.
"Sam, I will not survive this please you must live." Optimus said.
"Live for what I lost Mikaela and Bumblebee and you." Sam said.
: Brother, please take Sam and whatever Decepticons have survived and leave I will not make it please do it:
: No, we die together:
: Brother, please:
Sam glanced over and decided to try and distract the soldiers and hopefully give Optimus a fighting chance.
"I love ya, big guy; now kick Ironhide's ass for me don't let this be in vein." Sam said before Optimus could stop him and took off running.
"Get the, kid!" ordered Lennox and Epps.
"Sam, no..." Optimus yelled as deafening shots rang out.