Chapter 11: Chosen One

Arcee and her team were still in shocked and surprised about the Camien's Prophecy, involving of her and Optimus Prime being together to overcome 'Ancient Witch'. This has made the young navy female Cybertronian uneasy and pressured while her friends were uncertain and worried.

"No... No... This can't be..." Arcee muttered in concern and refusal while shaking her head. She slowly turned and looked at Mistress of Flames, "This must be mistaken. I'm not a Chosen One. I'm just a warrior and fighter. All I ever did is fight. And I prefer to be alone than partnering with anyone else. For their sake..."

"Arcee..." Chromia said in concern.

Mistress of Flame remain calm and firm, "Arcee... Whether you believe in faith or not, it is your destiny."

"No! It is not!" Arcee disagreed in fury and disbelief. She gasped in realization, "Elita! It has to be! I mean, who else loved Optimus before he ever become the Prime in the first place?! It has to be her, not me! She is the Chosen One, not me!"

Mistress of Flame shook her in disagreement, "No. The prophecy depicted a young warrior maiden in blue armor is the maiden and heart to The Last Prime. You are the one, Arcee, not Elita."

"No..." Arcee protested in concern. She shook her head in disagreement, "No! It can't be me! It can't be! It's not my destiny!"

Arcee turned and ran at once. She exited the Chamber of Ancients, leaving the rest of her friends and Camiens behind. While Camiens remained shock and concern to mutter and chat about Arcee, Autobots sighed in concern and fear as they knew it's too much pressure for her to handle.

"Sorry, Mistress. I don't think she's ready for becoming 'Chosen One'," Chromia said in concern. She scoffed a bit, "And not to mention, Prime and Elita are the thing, not her and him. So, it might be a problem for her to accept and have a spark of love with him."

Mistress of Flame hummed in concern, "Your point is valiant and considerate. But I still believe in destiny. I do believe that she and Prime are the one."

Chromia sighed, "Well, I hope you're right. And hopefully, it doesn't hurt Arcee and Elita a lot. They both were very close..."

"Boy. Prophecy..." Cliffjumper said in annoyance, "Can you believe it?"

Drift nudged Cliffjumper's shoulder, "Watch your tone. And be respectful too!"

Cliffjumper hissed, "Ease up, will ya?"

At the Parvus Oppidum, Starscream's Team and even Caminus Armada's Officers were standing outside of the chamber. They were waiting for both Starscream and Thunderblast, who were still inside the chamber for nearly five hours.

Both Obsidian and Strika were playing the chess game. Thundercracker was looking at the computer, involving of both science and history behind the Caminus especially if it is the religion, which intrigued him a lot. Skywarp was challenging and dueling with Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet as he wanted to see what they're made of. He easily beat them out. Blitzwing was testing and checking out on new weapons, which pleased him a lot. Lugnut was sitting down while wondering and thinking about returning to Megatron as his loyal bodyguard, but the only thing that stands in his way is that Starscream was taking a sweet time inside the chamber.

Lugnut screamed angrily, "Where's Starscream?! What is he doing?! We should be leaving this planet and return to Lord Megatron!"

"Cool your attitude, Lugnut or else you lose your head," Skywarp asked angrily and annoyingly.

Blitzwing nodded, "Indeed. You wouldn't wanna lose your head again."

Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet laughed amusingly and loudly, "That's good one!" Lugnut roared angrily at them. They yelped in fear, "Shutting up!"

"Do not worry, it won't be long," Obsidian said calmly and firmly.

"Still, why Starscream? What does she want with him?" Thundercracker asked curiously yet suspiciously.

Strika smirked darkly, "You will soon find out. Starscream will not be the same Cybertronian you know of. She will give him something new."

Thundercracker hummed suspiciously, "'New'? Like what?"

Suddenly, the chamber's entrance door slowly opened. Everyone turned and looked at it. Two figures slowly emerged out from it. Thunderblast was there, who was pushing the large canister pod-like that contained of 'Starscream' Current Body, while another was wearing the new armor Quintessa has provided. It shocked and surprised the Decepticons while Camien Armada were amused and intrigued.

"What the?! Starscream?!" Skywarp asked in shock. He turned and glared at Thunderblast, "What did you do to him?!"

Blitzwing armed with his turrets and blaster, "You will pay for this!"

"Stand down, Bliztwing and Skywarp," The new figure said firmly and calmly, shocking the Decepticons. He continued, "There's no reason for you to start the fight with our new friends."

"Starscream?" Thundercracker asked in shock and surprise, "Is that really you?!"

Starscream smirked sinisterly. Skywarp gasped before chuckled, "No way! Starscream got new body?! That's something!"

"And he's handsome..." Thunderblast cooed happily as she held his hand close and tight to her, "I'm really falling in love! I like it!"

"Wow! Did you see that?!" Dirge asked in shock.

Thrust nodded, "Yeah. Looks like Starscream got his new upgrades. And something tells me he means business."

"Yeah. I wouldn't be that Lugnut for pulling his tailpipe," Ramjet mocked amusingly.

"So, do you like your new armor?" Obsidian asked curiously.

Starscream nodded calmly. Strika smirked, "What is our next order from our mistress?"

"To Temple of Solus Prime," Starscream said firmly and calmly, "We have our new mission. Find and capture the blue armored maiden. She has some use to her especially fighting the Prime. Quintessa believed that she can be convinced and turned to on our side. I look forward to see how it ends."

"Starscream! You dare order us to do this foolish errand?!" Lugnut demanded angrily. He turned Starscream to him. He snarled, "Our mission! Our only mission is to find and reunite with Lord Megatron and Decepticons for conquest, not assisting these weakling fools!" He nudged Starscream off angrily, "And besides, what good you are with this new body? You're still the same weakling and cowardly Starscream..."

Starscream was annoyed and angered as he grabbed and thrown Lugnut to the ground hard. He then gave some punches on his face for few times. The attack shocked and scared the Decepticons while Camien Armada remain firm yet amused. Starscream slammed his feet on Lugnut's face.

"I've grown tired of your insults and brag. It irritated me a lot. Be thankful that I'm very mercy, unlike Lord Megatron." Starscream snarled dryly and angrily as he lifted up his leg. He turned to the Decepticons, "I assure you all. We will return to Lord Megatron. But for now, you will listen to me because we have the mission to complete."

Back at the Solaris Village, the Autobots are still living and roaming around village before they could plan and decide of what they can do to help the Amazon Resistance. Cliffjumper and Drift were walking down the village's street. Some villagers and even female warriors greeted and bowed in respect to them. They bowed back to them.

"You know. I will never get use to this," Cliffjumper joked. Drift looked at him. He continued, "I mean, no offense. This is my first time to see the ladies being the warriors while the guys do the household and business works. That's something."

"Indeed." Drift agreed as he turned and looked at how discipline, serious and strong female soldiers are. He smiled, "I'm truly impressed with their discipline and training. Their culture and custom are interesting and different from ours."

"You're impressed? That's something."

"And you're being disrespectful to their culture and custom too much, do you know that?"

"Hey! I wasn't! I was just complimenting. That's all."

"I believe that's the idea. We are the strangers to Caminus, and they do not trust us not after what Sentinel Zeta Prime has done to them. So, we must learn to respect and not to speak, unless spoken."

"Dude. That doesn't make any sense, at all. You know that?"

"You're hopeless, sometimes, Cliffjumper-San."

"You're too uptight and strict with everything. Everyone's really need to chill for once."

And just before Drift and Cliffjumper could continue their argument, they heard some shouts. They turned to the another local village, where they found Master Beta was training yet sparring with Firestar. Both of them approached and watched the spar.

Firestar screamed in determination as she activated her sword in blazing fire. She charged and attacked Master Beta, who used only twin shields to block and deflect the attacks, and also pushed and knocked her hard. This infuriated and angered a young crimson female warrior to attack her angrily and relentlessly. Master Beta has easily and swiftly dodged and blocked the attacks until Firestar tired herself a lot.

From the moment Firestar panted heavily while her blazing sword slowly dimmed down, she hissed in anger as she gave one last strike to take down Master Beta. But instead, Master Beta grabbed and held the sword before punching and knocking her young apprentice down.

While panting in exhaustion, Firestar groaned in frustration, "I lost again? Damn it!"

"I told you before," Master Beta said sternly and calmly as she helped Firestar up, "Do not tried to use up your strength. Provoke and tired your enemies until they wasted their energy. That way, you can defeat them at once. You never learn."

"Easy for you to say. I hate waiting," Firestar said in annoyance. She turned and glared at Cliffjumper and Drift. She groaned, "What are you looking at?! Are you mocking me?"

"Huh?" Cliffjumper looked confuse and uncertain, "Dude, we haven't say anything."

"Oh yeah? Wanna lie to me?"

"Babe, why would I lie to you?"

"There you go again! You're making fun of me again! Thinking that we women are weak, comparing to your Cybertron?!"

"Wow. Take it easy! I'd never say anything."

"Yeah. You expect me to believe it? How foolish you are?"

"Man, you're such a wacko, you know that?"

"Excuse me?!" Firestar demanded angrily as she armed with her blazing sword. This shocked and scared Cliffjumper. She growled, "I will not let you go easily. You shall pay for mockery and insult on me! I will fight and defeat you until I regain my honor, you filthy chatty Cybertronian!"

Cliffjumper groaned, "Okay. You really push my button. I'm gonna kick your butt now!"

Firestar snarled, "Bring it on, weakling!"

With the bell rang, Cliffjumper and Firestar gave a loud battle cry. They both charged and attacked each other fiercely and wildly by punching and kicking at each other. The female warriors and villagers gathered around and cheered wildly for them.

Master Beta groaned, "Firestar, you fool..."

"For once, Cliffjumper hasn't one anything wrong," Drift said calmly yet dryly, "Do your apprentice hate Cybertron so much?"

"Since the history? Yes, she does. I'm trying to teach and help her to let go of hate and anger. It appears that she has not. And the only thing she understand is fighting, which worried me a lot."

"I understand. Perhaps if she lose the duel, then it might change her mind."

"I doubt it. Firestar hate losing especially to Cybertronian. I do not mind to offend you, Master Drift."

"Do not worry, I'm not harmed. However, if it's the fight she wants, then the fight she shall gets. No doubt Cliffjumper will chat and calm her down."

"Are you sure? He doesn't seem to be like a fighter."

"He maybe not. But he's brave and compassionate warrior. Do not underestimate him. I assure you. He will defeat and calm Firestar down."

"I certainly hope so. The last thing we want is them to kill each other." Master Beta said in concern.

"No, they won't, but," Drift said calmly yet amusingly until he heard both of them yelled in pain. He turned and found both Cliffjumper and Firestar fell on the ground. They both groaned and moaned painfully. He sighed, "But no doubt that they will continue their duel soon."

Firestar and Cliffjumper groaned in anger and frustration as they slowly got up while glaring at each other. They shouted angrily before got into a fight again.

Master Beta sighed, "Definitely continue their duel..."

At the Chamber of Ancients, Mistress of Flame was looking at the ancient prophecy slab. She was both reading and studying it carefully as if she wants to make sure she understand it well. Victorion and Moonracer have arrived to the area. They both greeted bowed humbly before her.

"Ah, you're here," Mistress of Flame said calmly as she turned her attention to her allies. She continued, "I have a mission for you, Moonracer. And it's very crucial."

Moonracer bowed humbly, "Whatever you requested, Mistress, I am honored to help you."

"I need you to go with Arcee," Mistress of Flame said firmly, surprised Moonracer. She continued, "If you have the chance, convince her that she is the maiden that will help Optimus Prime to defeat the Ancient Witch and it was her destiny to be with him."

Moonracer hissed, "I don't know if that's a good idea, Mistress..."

"I know." Mistress of Flame said in concern yet firm and calm, "However, in order to ensure the prophecy is fulfilled, we must help and protect Arcee until the time has come. She's the only one, who can help us all. Speaks by the fate."

Moonracer was still having doubts and concerns, but nevertheless, she nodded, "As you wish."

Moonracer turned and left her leader at once. She exited the Chamber of Ancient. While Mistress of Flame remained silent and firm, Victorion approached and lowered her head before her mistress.

"Mistress, are you certain of this?" Victorion asked in concern, "I do not mean to question your wisdom, but Arcee has claimed that she is not Optimus Prime's maiden. Her elder sister is. Perhaps she could be right?"

Mistress of Flame shook her head in disagreement, "No. I am certain it is her. It's only matter of time when she realized her destiny. She cannot escape it. She has to accept it..."

Victorion sighed, "I hope you are right, Mistress..."

After learning and discover uncomfortable and disturbing news behind the prophecy, Arcee ran off to somewhere remote and distance from the temple. She still refused to believe that she is Optimus Prime's maiden and Chosen One to defeat the Ancient Witch. She was alone, sitting down on the small green hill with a large tree on top of her while looking at the beautiful sun setting. She was trying to get 'destiny' off her mind.

Looking at the sun setting down, it has make Arcee at ease and forget about the 'destiny', and also focused on her mission especially reuniting with her team and Elita-One, as well as defeating Megatron and his Decepticons for good.

Chromia has been searching for Arcee for quite some time since she left the Chamber of Ancients. When she arrived at the small hill, she found and located Arcee, sitting down on it. She sighed in relief to see her alright. The cyan colored Cybertronian approached and checked on her. She sat down close to her. Both of them have remained silent for the moment.

"Ready to talk?" Chromia asked calmly.

Arcee sighed, "You don't believe that prophecy or destiny, right?" Her older sister remained quiet. She continued, "I don't, Chromia. Because prophecy is nothing but superstitious and coincidence. And I make my own decision for myself, not 'destiny'."

"I figure you'd say that, Arcee But there's one thing I need to know."

"Name it."

"Do you love Optimus Prime?" Chromia asked firmly, shocking Arcee. She repeated, "Do you love Optimus Prime? That's my question."

Arcee was in shock and uncertain about the question she was being asked. She wanted to deny it but she knew Chromia was smart enough to understand her, no point to fool her.

"Yes... Yes, I do," Arcee admitted in shame yet tearfully. Chromia remained silent yet firm to nod in understanding. She continued, "Ever since I met him at Decagon, I got touched and inspired by his bravery and compassion. I respected him. I believed in him. I trusted him than anyone else. So, I join his team. I worked very close to him, and even standing besides him during the battle. As time goes on, I began to realize something - I actually love him than respect him."

Chromia nodded calmly, "I see. Guess Mistress of Flame wasn't wrong about it."

"Maybe so. But I still don't believe in destiny." Arcee remarked dryly.

"You should," Moonracer's voice spoke firmly and calmly. Arcee and Chromia turned and found Moonracer has entered the scene. She sat down. She spoke, "This is not coincidence and superstitious. This is real."

Arcee sighed, "Even so, I don't believe that I'm the one. You've got the wrong girl."

"Why? Why won't you accept it? You know it's the truth."

"No, it is not. I'm not convinced that I'm the Chosen One and maiden to Optimus Prime. I doubt it."

"But the description said-!"

"Forget about it, kid. Elita-One is the one. She's the one you all should be looking for. There's no one else I know of."

"Is it?" Chromia asked curiously. Both Arcee and Moonracer turned and looked at her. She continued, "Is it destiny that bother you, or Elita-One."

"What are you talking about?" Arcee asked firmly.

Chromia sighed, "Don't play dumb with me, Arcee. Tell me the truth."

Arcee groaned in defeat, "Fine. Even if I do believe in it, the last thing I ever want is hurt my sister's feeling and stealing Optimus away from her. They're both very close. They're sparkmates. I have no right to just go and talk her off. I love her so much. She was the closet sister I ever had."

"So, that's why..." Moonracer said in shock and concern. She sighed in shame, "I'm so sorry for pestering you like that. I didn't mean to."

"Save it, kid." Arcee said firmly, "I don't always like to talk about my feelings and issues. I wanted to deal with it by myself."

"Maybe," Chromia said in understanding, "But you should know one thing, Arcee. You can't always do it all by yourself. You'll always have a backup, whether you appreciate it or not. You're not alone."

Arcee sighed, "I know. But it's for the best, so that you won't suffer the same fate as my previous partner and mentor."

Chromia smiled as she patted Arcee's back, "I know. But I'm always be there for you. We're sisters, after all."

Felt touched and happy, Arcee smiled, "Thanks."

"Even though you won't believe in prophecy or even want to accept Optimus Prime's maiden, you will help him achieve it. Right?" Moonracer asked hopefully.

Arcee, annoyed by destiny and prophecy again, sighed in defeat, "Of course, I do. I'll always be on Optimus Prime's side."

Moonracer smiled, "That's great news. Just to make sure you honor it, I'll stand by your side, Lady Arcee!"

Arcee looked shocked and surprised to ask, "Wait?! What?!"

BOOM! Arcee and her team yelped in concern and shocked. They turned and looked at the Solaris Village and even Temple of Solus Prime were in blaze and under attacked!

"What the heck?!" Chromia asked in shock and concern.

Moonracer gasped, "No! My home!"

Arcee's eyes narrowed in determination and angry, "Decepticons or Armada... They're here for us. Let's roll!"

Arcee and her team transformed into their vehicular modes. They all drove off and charged straight to the village.

Upon arriving to their destination, Arcee and her team transformed into their robotic modes. They then found the Amazons were resisting and fighting back against the army of Camien Armada and Decepticons' Army. And at the same time, the resistance is protecting and saving the villagers from the enemy troops.

Searching and regrouping with their allies, three of them fought and defeated most of enemy soldiers while rescuing the villagers and soldiers. After some skirmishes have been dealt with, Arcee and her team managed to locate and regrouped with Drift, Cliffjumper, Master Beta and Firestar.

"Are you alright?" Arcee asked.

Cliffjumper nodded happily, "Yeah, we are."

Drift sighed, "I'm glad that you and your sister are safe from harm."

"Safe?! Are you kidding me?!" Firestar demanded angrily. She then gestured around the village, "Look around us! We're surrounded and attacked by Armada, thanks to you! You've led them right to us! We're dead now!"

"Seriously?!" Cliffjumper asked in annoyance and frustration, "Is this a joke?!"

"Does it look like a joke?!"

"It is when you keep on blaming on us when we did nothing wrong at all! In fact, I've been fighting with you for a long time. Drift was talking with Master Beta. Arcee and Chromia are with Moonracer! So, tell me how the heck we contact them?! And not to mention, we don't even know them until you guys tell us about them!"

"Don't play words with me, fool! I hate someone making a fool out of me!"

"Well, you're making a fool of yourself now! Can't tell difference between good and bad guys! Just charge and kill all of them for messing with your home!"

"Do not make a mockery of me!"

"I dare if I want to!"

"Enough!" Arcee exclaimed angrily and firmly, "This is not the time for a fight each other. Right now, we have the village to save! So, put your damn pride and issue aside now!"

"Who asked you?!" Firestar demanded in annoyance.

"Firestar, come on! She's one of us!" Moonracer insisted firmly.

Firestar glared at Moonracer, "Whose side are you on, Moonracer?!"

"I was just pointing out only," Moonracer said in annoyance.

Arcee nodded firmly, "Yeah. You shouldn't have argued with her! She was trying to help."

"Working with you is something I'm happy about," Firestar snarled angrily at Arcee.

"Enough!" Master Beta exclaimed firmly, "Arcee's right. We must work together to save this village! We must get them safety to Temple of Solus Prime!"

"We shall assist you," Drift said firmly.

"It's the least we can do for saving us," Chromia said calmly.

Moonracer nodded, "Yeah! I'll contact Victorion. She should provide some fire covering for the villagers to escape!"

"Let's do this!" Arcee said firmly and calmly.

Arcee and her team split up and headed off to fight the enemy while rescuing the villagers at once. Arcee, Chromia and Moonracer led the soldiers to engage and push back the enemy force. Both Master Beta and Drift searched and rescued the villagers while escorting them to safety. Cliffjumper and Firestar regrouped with Mistress of Flames and Victorion, who is guarding and protecting the Temple of Solus Prime from the enemies while getting the villagers inside. Both Cliffjumper and Firestar helped and assisted her to deal with the situation while having fierce competition with each other by firing their Blasters and engaging the combat with them. Both of them were determined to beat each other by getting high score of defeating enemy troops.

As Arcee and her team continued fighting the battles while rescuing and protecting the villagers, they have been watched by the enemy officers. Starscream and his allies were standing on top of the hill as they witnessed the battlefield.

Lugnut roared angrily, "Are we going to fight or not?! I grow tired to waiting! I want to end this pointless battle at once, so we may return to our mission to search and reunite with Lord Megatron and his army!"

"Patient, Lugnut, we will get the job done soon," Starscream said calmly, "Our mission is to get Arcee only."

Skywarp scoffed, "Sound easy enough."

Thundercracker groaned, "And how are we gonna do it?"

Obsidian hummed, "He has the point. If Arcee and her Autobot Team are anything like the Amazon Warriors, they won't be easy to dealt with."

"And we need her alive as well," Strika added firmly yet calmly.

Starscream chuckled amusingly, "It's easy, my friends. I have the plan..."

Both Decepticons and Camien Armada, know what Starscream was talking about, smiled darkly and sinisterly about his idea.

Arcee and her team continued pushed the enemies as far as they can. They have managed to rescue many villagers, and got them safe to the temple. They have pushed the army of Decepticons and Camien Armada, all the way out of the village. They then found and encountered Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet. They were the ones were leading the ground assault.

"Who are they?" Chromia asked.

"Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet. They're the triplets and commanders of the assault units." Moonracers explained firmly and seriously, "They're not really strong or smart officers, but together, they're quite the fighters."

"Really?" Arcee scoffed, "I doubt it."

"Oi! They're insulting us!" Dirge exclaimed angrily.

Thrust scoffed, "Looks like they wanna learn the hard way, I suppose. So, I'd say we teach them ow."

Ramjet chuckled amusingly, "I couldn't agree more. I won't hurt them a lot if I was lying..."

"My brothers, charge to the battlefield!" Thrust ordered firmly, "Show them the meaning to fear us!"

The Assault Commanders gave the loud battle cry as they charged and engaged with Arcee, Chromia and Moonracer at once. Arcee was engaging with Thrust in fierce duel. Chromia and Dirge transformed into their vehicular modes as they chased and fired their weapon at each other, and also dodging the attacks. Moonracer and Ramjet wee taunting and shouting at each other, and even fired their blasters as well. Master Beta and Drift have their army to stand by and wait for the right time to strike.

Arcee screamed as she tried to land some punches at Thrust, who easily dodge and block the attacks for few times. She screamed as she jumped and slammed her scythe at his chest, but he endured it for the moment. He grabbed and slammed her to the ground. He slam some thrice punches on her chest. She quickly kick him by face. She got up at once. As she turned to face him, she got blasted off by him. He then grabbed her by leg as he swung and struck her down and trees like playing a ragging doll. Eventually, she managed to grab the tree's branche before shake her legs on him and then kicked him by face twice. She dropped to the ground. Both Arcee and Thrust continued their fierce battle at each other for few times.

Dirge, in his jet form, fired both his blasters and missiles at the motorcycle form of Chromia, who evade and dodge the attacks, and also escaping him as well. Close to mountain walls, he was armed and fired two missiles at her. Accelerated her Cybertronian Motorcycle's speed, she charged straight at the mountain, allowing her to ride and climb up on the walls. This allowed the missiles to hit and exploded for hitting the mountain. After climbing and jumping off from the mountain walls, she transformed into robot mode. She slammed her punch at his jet form to the ground. Dirge transformed into his robot mode as he angrily charged and engaged with Chromia, who fought back.

Both Moonracer and Ramjet continued firing their blasters at each other while hiding and taking cover behind the rocks. They even tried to taunt and provoke at each other to come out, so they can fire. And none of them could get the hit. Then suddenly, the idea struck them. They found a demonic yet metallic version of wasp hive on top of enemy's head. This made them to realize that they could have the advantages. And they quickly fired each others' wasp hive, which dropped on their own heads. The wraps emerged and attacked them both. This scared and chased both Moonracer and Ramjet off from their hiding places. They then headed towards the Energon Lake for cover. For the moment has passed, Cybertonian Waps dispersed and left the lake. Both of them emerged out and resumed their battles.

Master Beta and Drift and the rest of their soldiers remained firm and standby for danger or enemy reinforcement. But so far, nothing happens as they continued watching Arcee and her team battling with Three Assault Commanders. Suddenly, they spotted the large numbers of enemy reinforcement coming towards them, and one of them is new armored white jet with Crimson and blue strips is leading them.

Upon arriving to the location, they all transformed into their robotic forms - Starscream, Blitzwing and Thundercracker stood before them. This caused everyone to stop fighting. Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet quickly returned and regrouped with them,

"Who is that?" Chromia asked in surprise while pointing at the newly form of Starscream.

"To be honest, I don't know. Never seen him before," Moonracer admitted in concern.

Arcee hummed in concern, "He looks familiar... Where have I seen him before?"

Starscream chuckled amusingly, "Don't tell me that you have forgotten about me, Autobots..."

While everyone was confused and uncertain, Arcee and Drift looked shock and concern as they recognize his voice well. They both shouted in shock and concern, "Starscream?!"

Starscream chuckled, "In the new form of body. Do you like it?"

"Differen body, same fool," Drift remarked dryly.

Arcee nodded in agreeement, "Yeah. You're still the same cowardly scrawny Starscream we all know."

Starscream scoffed, "It is best that you should watch your tone, my friends. I'm not the same Starscream you used to know. In fact, Im much stronger, faster and deadlier than before..."

Chromia scoffed, "Somehow, Im actually doubting it."

Starscream smirked as he charged and rammed Chromia right at the mountain walls. The surprise attack shocked and surprised the Autobots and Amazon Warriors. Nevertheless, they all change and engaged him.

Starscream, again smirked, unsheathed his newly armed strong bladed katana-like. He turned and engaged his enemies. He fought and engaged Drift in sword fighting as he easily and firmly blocked and deflect his attacks for ten times before swiftly struck at the old Samurai Autobot's chest. This has wounded him. He turned and attacked Master Beta, who struggled to block and deflect the attacks before she got her face punched while thron straight at Chromia. Moonracer armed and fired her blaster at Starscream, who blocked and deflect the blasts at ease before firing his Ion Blasters on her body ten times, wounding and injuring her.

Starscream turned and faced Arcee, who is armed and readied with her scythes for the fight. They both fought for ten times before she dodged down to trip him down. She jumped and slammed her elbow on his ches. He grunted in pain as he fired his Ion Blaster in blasting her off. They both hot up and engaged at each other. Despite him being strong and faster to attack her, she easily and quickly dodge and evade the attacks before struck and knocked him down. This irritated and annoyed him a lot to scream. As Arcee struck another punch, Starscream got hit by chest, but not before he grabbed and held her by throat. Arcee yelped in pain as she struggled to break free from his grip.

"I have you now," Starscream said amusingly.

Arcee grunted in pain, "No. You won't win!"

Starscream chuckled, "I bet the differ, my dear. Surrender to us willingly, and I might spare your friends."

"Never."

"How foolish you are. If you do not, then the Temple of Solus Prime will be destroyed with one swift."

Arcee and her allies gasped in shock and concern. She snarled, "You're lying!"

Starscream smirked, "Am I? Blitzwing, would you like to show and tell our friends?"

"With pleasure," Blitzwing chuckled as he activated the holographic screen, "Behold. The end of the Amazon Resistance."

Arcee and her team gasped in shock and concern if what they just say. They found the Temple of Solus Prime is surrounded by the army of Camien Armada, led by Obsidian, Strika, Thunderblast and Thundercracker. They all were ready to fire their bombardment on the temple. The rest of their friends and allies have no idea of what is going to happen to them.

Arcee screamed in anger, "Damn you, Starscream!"

"Your choice, the one who called herself 'Arcee'," Starscream asked amusingly and darkly, "Am I right?"

Arcee looked shocked and worried. She turned and looked at her team, who got surrounded and held hostage by Bliztwing, Skywarp, and three Commanders of Camien Armada. Her team shook their heads fro protesting the idea of surrender.

Arcee sighed in defeat, "Alright. I give."

Starscream smirked, "Wise decision." He put Arcee down. He then snapped his finger. Blitzwing approached and put a shackle on her arms, locking her up. He smirked, "Just for the assurance. Bombard them now!"

And just before the Autobots could do anything; Lugnut, in his Cybertronian Armored Airship, has arrived as he transformed into his robot mode. He slammed his giant hand on the ground, unleashing powerful bombardment on the ground. It blow and knocked out most of the Autobots.

Shocked and angered Arcee to see everything is happening. She even looked at the screen, where she found Obsidian gave the order to his army to launch bombardment on the Temple of Solus Prime. They release and bombed the temple, slowly destroying and burning it to the ground.

Arcee turned and glared at Starscream, "I knew you can't be trusted."

Starscream smirked, "I'd never say I give my word."

And just Arcee could argue or even fight, she got her gut hit by his fist. She fainted and dropped to the ground hard. Starscream transformed into his jet mode before using his net to grab her in it.

"What should we do with them?" Skywarp asked curiously.

Starscream smirked, "Finish them."

And just before the Starscream and his unit could do anything, they heard and found more blasts hitting them. They looked up and found Victorion and some Camien Warriors were charging towards them.

"Or we could just leave," Blitzwing said in concern.

Starscream groaned, "Retreat!"

"I hate retreat!" Lugnut protested angrily.

Starscream and his team quickly turned and made their escape before they get killed. Victorion and her allies have arrived, just in time. They then checked on their allies carefully while making sure they're alright.

Victorion and her soldiers helped and escorted Drift and his team back to blaze and ruined of village. They regrouped with Mistress of Flame, Cliffjumper, Firestar and the rest of the survivors at the ruins of Temple of Solus Prime.

"Thank the Primus! You're all alright!" Cliffjumper exclaimed in relief, "You have no idea of what we've been through."

Chromia sighed, "You don't even know the half of it."

"What happen? Where is the Chosen One?" Mistress of Flame demanded calmly.

"They took her, Mistress," Moonracer reported in shame, "Forgive me."

Mistress of Flame looked shock and concern. She sighed, "It is as I feared. Without her, Optimus Prime will not able to defeat the Ancient Witch. It's her destiny."

"Will you give it a rest about destiny?!" Cliffjumper asked angrily.

"Cliffjumper! Manners!" Drift scolded angrily.

"Watch it! You're insulting our Mistress!" Firestar exclaimed in anger.

Victorion snarled, "Tread words carefully or you shall feel our wrath!"

"Well, excuse me for being disrespectful when I'm worried and trying to save my friend now?!" Cliffjumper scolded angrily.

"We all feel the same way, Cliff," Chromia exclaimed in frustration, "There is no reason to pick a fight!"

"Oh yes! There is! Without the Chosen One, we're doomed! Thanks a lot," Firestar exclaimed angrily.

"Firestar, that is enough," Master Beta scolded.

"Please, stop!" Moonracer pleaded.

Cliffjumper groaned, "I've had it! Time to kick your tailpipe!"

"Bring it on!" Firestar shouted angrily.

Cliffjumper and Firestar were about to start the fight if not for their own team holding them back. All of them were shouted and bickered with each other about saving Arcee.

Mistress of Flame slammed her hammer to the ground, "Enough!" Everyone turned and looked at her. She continued, "It is no one's fault. We caught unprepared. Nothing more, nothing less. Right now, we must mounted the attack! Retake what was stolen and rescue our friend. That is our mission now. Anything else you wish to ask?"

"Yeah. What's that?" Firestar asked in concern as she pointed up at the ship.

The mysterious junk-like shuttle slowly descended and landed on the ground. Both Autobots and Amazon Warriors armed themselves for the fight. While they were waiting and readying to fight, the shelter lowered down the ramp. It revealed themselves to be a familiar group they haven't seen.

"Hey guys?" Bulkhead greeted warmly.

Autobots gasped, "BULKHEAD?!"

Starscream and his team have returned to Parvus Oppidum. Starscream and Thunderblast have arrived at the secret chamber, where they thrown and dropped Arcee to the ground hard. Arcee grunted as she slowly get up from the ground.

"Where am I?" Arcee demanded painfully.

Starscream smirked, "Our lady wish to talk with you. Good luck."

Starscream closed the door before Arcee has the chance to escape. She grunted in anger as she slammed on the door hard. She then heard some voice. She turned and found Quintessa stood before her. She jumped back as she armed and readied with the blasters.

"Who the heck are you?!" Arcee demanded.

"Calm down, my child. You have nothing to fear," Quintessa shushed as she levitated and slowly approached her, making Arcee uneasy. She continued, "I merely wish to help you overcome your pain and sorrow."

"Is this a joke?"

"No, It is not."

Arcee was still uneasy and suspicious as she lowered down her weapons, "Who are you?"

"I am Quintessa," Quintessa answered calmly, "I am here help and aid the poor unfortunate soul, who has suffered enough from the losses of her mentor and partner."

"Freaky. How did you know about this?"

"I know everything. And I know a way to overcome the pain and sorrow, my child."

"I'm not convinced, lady. And I don't need help with my problems either." Arcee said dryly, "So, why don't you point the way out of here if you don't mind?"

"Not at all," Quintessa said calmly and amusingly. She smirked, "But let me ask you this. Do you not desire Optimus Prime to love you?"

"What?! How did you know?!" Arcee demanded suspiciously as she armed with her blasters, "Who told you?!"

Quintessa smirked, "No one. I know your heart and desire. You are right as well. You deserve his love, not Elita-One. She has no right to take him as your love. In fact, she doesn't deserve to be your sister either..."

Arcee groaned, "How dare you?! No one insult my sisters and get away with this! You hear me?!"

"I am not your enemy, Arcee," Quintessa said calmly as she slowly approached without fear and concern of Arcee armed with her blasters. She raised her hand up in reaching and touching Arcee's face, making the latter uneasy and worried, "I am your new friend, who understand your pain, sorrow and desire. And you should have him, not her."

Arcee hissed fearfully, "No, No! Optimus loved Elita. They both deserved each other. I should respect that! I have no right to complain or even want to fight her?"

"Is it right for her to abandon you when you needed the most?"

"But..."

"Think and recall of what she has ever done for you. She was never your sister. She doesn't care or love you at all. You know I'm right. In fact, she denied your rights to get what you deserve..."

Arcee then began to recall of what Elita-One has done for her. Quintessa smirked as she has left hand to wiggle magically and sparkly on her. She grunted in pain as she felt dizzy on her head.

As she was thinking of Elita-One, she 'recalled' of what her older sister has done. She abandoned and left her to die during the scouting routine. Arcee was about to confess her love to Optimus Prime but Elita-One beat to it first. She tried to work with him but blocked by her older sister. She even heard some Autobots talked bad about her. Elita-One has even bested her in spar and competition. This make Arcee frustrated and angry a lot.

"I can't believe it..." Arcee said in shock and disbelief, "She... She..."

Quintessa approached Arcee as she patted the latter's, "It is hard. But it's the truth. So, will you let me help you to take what is yours? Take Optimus Prime as your sparkmate? Do you wish that desire so much?"

As Arcee gave some thoughts, her eyes bluish eyes slowly turned into dark purplish-magenta colored eyes. She snarled, "Yes. I do. My lady..."

Quintessa smirked, "Welcome to my Quintesson Kingdom, my child. You're one to us, Maiden of the Prime..."

To be Continued...

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