Chapter 13: Knights of the Old Cybertron

In hidden yet dark chamber, it was filled with more of Cybertronian Scientific Tools and Equipment and even some advanced computers and desktops, and some more of large canister-like pods. Quintessa was looking at two large canister pods. She held her hands behind her back. Sensing someone or two behind her, she smiled amusingly and calmly.

"As predicted, you have arrived," Quintessa said calmly as she turned her back and found both Lockdown and Airachnid bowed to the ground. She continued, "I have next assignment for you now."

Airachnid groaned as she remarked sarcastically,, "Great. Another errands again. I so enjoy it..." Quintessa was annoyed and angry as she has her left hand glowed in dark purple colors. She summoned a large tentacle in grabbing and holding tight grip on her. She yelped in pain, "Okay! I yield! My apology, Mistress! Please, forgive me!"

Though she annoyed by her bounty hunter's insults and plead, Quintessa loosen her tentacle's grip in releasing Airachnid.

"Do not forget your place again, Airachnid..." Quintessa said dryly and darkly. She narrowed her angry eyes, "Obey to me until I said so. Understand?"

Airachnid hissed in pain, "Understood..."

"Either way, you have the important mission to perform," Quintessa said calmly.

Lockdown nodded firmly, "We will get the job done, Mistress. Count on it."

Quintessa smiled, "Good. Very good, Lockdown. You are the most loyal and effective bounty hunter I ever had. I am glad that I found and resurrected you alive."

"I am honored," Lockdown said calmly, "As long I get paid and upgrades, I am forever yours."

Quintessa smirked, "Good. I need you all to find and retrieve the most important relic of the Primes - The Quill. It's located at Simfur Temple. However, that area is heavily guarded by powerful ancient warriors from the past. It will not be easy to complete the mission. I can assure you for that."

"Is that so? How are we gonna deal with the situation?" Airachnid asked dryly.

As if it's on queue, two pods opened up and revealed two new Cybertronians in their new dark and demonic armors with their new weapons. One of them is a muscular blue humanoid robot with big gray chin and yellow pipes ears-like while another was demonically armored dark grayish demon warrior with black shoulder pads and demonic helmet. Both of them have crimson eyes in them.

Quintessa smirked, "Special help... They will help you achieve your mission."

Airachnid groaned, "You've gotta be kidding me..."

"They will do," Lockdown said calmly, "They will do for now. We will complete our mission, Mistress."

At his secret laboratory of Kaon, Shockwave was working on another project, involving of gigantic circular portal-like mechanism with unusual sharped rocks forming and surrounding it. He was assisted by Oil Slick and Kickback, and some of engineers. They have completed built the new mechanism.

"The New Space Bridge is complete," Oil Slick said calmly and firmly, "Ready for the test."

Shockwave nodded calmly, "Excellent. Let us begin the test now. Kickback, proceed to the Space Bridge."

"What?! You're kidding me?!" Kickback asked in annoyance.

"That is an order, Kickback." Shockwave ordered firmly and dryly, which frustrated and annoyed Kickback. The Insecticon approached to the New Space Bridge. The one-eyed Cybertronian turned and approached to the console, "It is time for beta test. Let us start with low power of Space Bridge. Start transporting Kickback from here to another locations of our planet."

"Huh? Really?" Oil Slick asked in surprise.

Shockwave nodded, "In order to ensure that Space Bridge is fully functional for the operation, we will start from low level of beta test before engaging the high level. If the ground transporting has indeed proved success, than we are ready for Space Bridge. We will locate and transport Lord Megatron and his main forces to backwater planet."

Oil Slick smirked, "I see. Understood. Beginning the beta test."

Oil Slick and his engineers typed down on console as they're now activating the Space Bridge. It shocked and scared Kickback. The Insecticon turned and looked at Shockwave, who nodded firmly and calmly that he can proceed now.

Kickback groaned, "Oh... I hate this..."

Kickback marched towards the Space Bridge's portal. As he gets closer to it, he moved slowly as he feared and worried that he might disintegrated and torn into pieces. Upon reaching to the portal, he raised his right hand up in reaching and touching it. The portal's energy immediately grabbed and teleported him to another location.

Shockwave turned and looked at Oil Slick, who is looking at the monitor. It revealed the picture profile of Kickback at coordinated location within Cybertron. It also shown the life sign reading.

"Kickback, do you copy?" Oil Slick asked calmly.

Kickback scoffed through his com-link, "Yeah, I am. Thank you for not melting me into scrap. And you know? I like it when I'm using Groundbridge."

"GroundBridge?" Oil Slick asked in surprise.

"Yeah!" Kickback confirmed, "You did transport me on another place, but on the same planet. Right? Gotta call it something. Can't just call it Space Bridge since it bridged out the transports and bots to another planet."

"I find the identity of portal you called... is logical, Kickback. Return to base now," Shockwave agreed calmly, "Very well. From now on, any such technology with low level of energy and power shall be called 'Groundbridge'. We should recreate new technology now."

Oil Slick bowed humbly, "At once."

As soon as Kickback returned, Shockwave gave him a new order - getting more of tools and blueprint data pad. Both Shockwave and Oil Slick discussed and planned firmly and calmly about creating new technology - Groundbridge before downloading them in both data pad and data drive for delivering them to their leaders to use.

After two or three hours have passed, Shockwave and Oil Slick have succeeded their mission. Shockwave noticed both Dreadwing and Sixshot have arrived and entered the lab.

Shockwave asked, "Dreadwing, what is it?"

"We might have situation," Dreadwing reported calmly.

Sixshot nodded, "We have unwanted guest at our planet now."

Shockwave remained firm and unemotional, "Where are they now?"

At the Iacon Capital City, the Autobots remained vigilant and firm as they were patrolling their territories and also guarding them as well. They may have defeated and repelled the forces of Decepticons, but they are not out of woods.

Within the command center, Searchlight and Side Burn were on monitor duty as they checking up on anything unusual activity or Decepticons' movement. But so far, there were none. Side Burn yawned out loud while Searchlight was busy reading his data pad happily and enjoyably.

"Aw man. We'll never get to see some action," Side Burn complained in annoyance, "So not cool."

"Be careful of what you wish for, Side Burn, or else trouble comes to you," Searchlight said seriously and firmly yet calmly. He sighed as he returned to his reading, "Besides, I'd prefer some peace and quiet."

Side Burn scoffed, "Yeah. And the next thing you know, trouble comes."

"That's ridiculous, Side Burn," Searchlight said in annoyance, "That's not gonna happen."

BEEP! The command center's red alert went off, shocking Searchlight while amusing Side Burn. It looks like they've got job to do now.

"You were saying?" Side Burn asked amusingly.

Searchlight groaned, "Shut up, and start working."

Searchlight and Side Burn gotten into their seats as they began their wide search of what cause the alarm. Ultra Magnus, Springer and Grimlock have entered the scene.

"Searchlight! Side Burn! What's the situation?" Ultra Magnus asked firmly and calmly.

The monitor shown the map with pinpointing of coordinated location near to the Sea of Rust. Searchlight spoke, "Looks like someone or Decepticons are infiltrating Simfur Temple."

Side Burn used his computer to magnify on the Simfur Temple, which was surrounded by a group of Cybertronian marching into it. He hummed in concern, "Hard to tell of who are leading them in. But it's definitely not good news."

"Simfur Temple?" Springer asked in surprise, "Why would the Decepticons be going there? The temple is completely empty ever since Alpha Trion has took most of the relics and their weapons of mass destruction during the war."

"I don't know..." Ultra Magnus said in concern yet seriously, "But I do not like this. There could be something else that Alpha Trion overlook. We should investigate it."

"And kill them?" Grimlock asked gleefully. Ultra Magnus turned and glared at him. The Commander gave sly smirk. He chuckled amusingly, "Yeah. Me Grimlock likes it."

Springer nodded, "Yeah. Just try not to get overkill. Plus, we might need some information for our use."

Grimlock groaned, "Fine..."

"Alright then. We're bringing Slug, Swoop, Snarl, Sludge and Side Burn with us for investigation. Searchlight and Powerglide will be in charge of the defense. " Ultra Magnus instructed firmly and calmly. The Autobots nodded firmly and calmly. He nodded, "Let's roll."

Ultra Magnus, Springer, Grimlock and Side Burn immediately left the command canter. Searchlight remained behind to monitor both capital city and the areas.

At the large Simfur Temple in Aztec's Structure and Designs-like, the Groundbridge Portal was activated and appeared before the entrance. Shockwave, Oil Slick, Dreadwing, Shadow Striker and a group of 100 Vehicon Troopers emerged out of the portal. All of them stood before the temple.

"So, this is Simfur Temple?" Shadow Striker asked curiously. He scoffed, "I thought it was much more bigger."

"Are you certain this is the coordinates you have identify, Dreadwing?" Shockwave asked calmly.

Dreadwing nodded firmly and calmly, "Yes, this is where our intruders have entered, Shockwave."

"I don't understand. Why come here?" Oil Slick asked in concern, "The temple is completely empty. There is nothing in there anymore."

Shockwave hummed thoughtfully, "I wouldn't be too sure of it. There is something that we are not aware of. We are attempt to investigate and capture these 'relics'. If anyone dare to stand in our way, use brute force to deal with our enemies or intruders. Nothing must stand in our way..."

Dreadwing nodded firmly, "Understood. Decepticons, move out!"

Dreadwing took and lead the vanguard units. Shockwave and Oil Slick remained behind of the Captain of the Seekers, with more of their Vehicons staying close and guarding the scientists. Shadow Striker takes the rear guard. All of them marched and entered the temple now.

Unknown to them, Ultra Magnus's Flagship has arrived and landed on the ground. It then lowered down its ramp. Ultra Magnus, Springer, Side Burn, five Dinobots and 50 Vehibots emerged out from it. They looked around of their surroundings as they found no sign of Decepticons or intruders.

Ultra Magnus turned and looked at the entrance of Simfur Temple. He gestured his units to march in at once. They all did. All of them entered the temple's entrance now.

After entering the temple's entrance, Ultra Magnus and his team are now walking down the staircase. The deeper they have gone in, the darker the area is becoming. Luckily, Grimlock took out and activated his blazing sword for lighting the way in. They all continued marching onward while looking around of their surroundings. They found nothing but locked doors, broken statues and ancient antiques and tools. They then found a large mechanical door damaged and broken.

Upon entering the chamber, Ultra Magnus and his team found themselves at the large spiral chamber-like. It was filled with thousand tombs with sculptured knights-like cover, and also some statues. And to their surprise and shock, they also found some of damaged Knights and corpses lying around the floor.

"Wow. What is this place?" Swoop asked in surprise.

"No clue," Sludge admitted in concern. He then approached to the damaged Knight. He took a sniff on him. He grunted in disgust, "This guy is dead."

"Yeah. We know that, Sludge," Springer said firmly as he checked and looked at Knight's Corpse, "But question is who are they? They looked very old especially their designs and weapons. I definitely doubt that they're gladiators."

Springer turned to Grimlock, who shook his head, "Nope. Me Grimlock never seen them before. Definitely not from the Gladiatorial Combat. They're too old."

"The Knights of Old Cybertron," Ultra Magnus answered firmly and calmly. Everyone turned and looked at him. He continued while looking around of his surroundings. He sighed, "I cannot believe it. We're at the Tombs of Knights of Old Cybertron."

"Knights of the Old Cybertron? What is that, sir?" Snarl asked in surprise.

Side Burn nodded, "Yeah. Never heard of them before." Dinobots turned and looked at him. He shrugged, "What? City Cybertronians don't always enjoy reading the books, you know."

"The Knights of Old Cybertron are the powerful and immortal ancient army. They all once served under the Thirteen Primes," Ultra Magnus explained as he came across to the ancient slabs. He looked at the old sculptured designs slab-like of The Knights and history. He continued, "During the War against Unicron, Primus and his Thirteens have decided to create and train their own army to combat his 'undead' and 'demonic' minions. The Knights have fought bravely and gallantly against the demon army while protecting their leaders. At the end, Primus and his Thirteens managed to defeat and banish the Chaos Bringer away from our home."

"Wow... That's something," Slug commented in surprise, "What happen to them, sir?"

Springer nodded while looking suspiciously and calmly, "Something tells me that bad things are happening to the Primes, sir."

"You are correct about that one," Ultra Magnus confirmed firmly and calmly. He then looked at the ancient slab, involving of various Knights serving under the Primes during Age of Primes and War of Prime. He continued, "After the war, the Knights of Old Cybertron continued faithfully serving under the Primes, regardless of difference and problem their leaders have for each other. Until Liege Maximo and Megatronus Prime betrayed the Primes, the Knights sided with their leaders. War ravaged the land while Age of Prime began to decline."

Ultra Magnus turned to another slab, which has both two Ancient Prime building the civilization, with the Knights helping and guarding the civilization. He continued, "After the War of Prime ended, both Alpha Trion and Alchemist Prime began building the foundation and civilization for Cybertronians. Like before, the Knights continued to serve and help their leaders by helping the civilization and protecting it for almost millennia years."

"Then, comes with Quintessons?" Springer asked suspiciously.

Ultra Magnus nodded in confirmation. Slug groaned, "I always hate them a lot."

"But what happen to the Knights?" Swoop asked, "Why didn't they help us to fight and repel those creeps?"

"Yeah. These guys seemed powerful and immortal warriors," Snarl added in concern.

Looking at the ancient slab which shown Quintessons have deactivated and shut down the Knights of Old Cybertron, Ultra Magnus sighed, "Because of Quintessons' deception and manipulation, the Knights have let down their guards, allowing them to put these warriors in stasis field for a long time. This means Cybertron doesn't have the chance to fight them back when these monsters conquered our home. We lost our hope, freedom and independence to them."

"Until Sentinel Prime came..." Grimlock snarled dryly.

"After driving the Quintessons out of Cybertron, Alpha Trion reactivated and gave the Knights of Old Cybertron new purpose," Ultra Magnus continued, "Protecting the artifacts and relics of the Primes at the Simfur Temple for eternity since there won't be anymore war."

"Yeah. Tell that to Megatron," Slug snarled angrily.

Sludge nodded, "And not to mention, Alpha Trion could have awaken and use the Knights to fight the enemies off, sir."

"I believe that's the problem," Ultra Magnus said firmly, "Alpha Trion is more concern with the relics than using them for war. If he sent all of them out..."

Springer hissed, "The relics would have been the Decepticons'. Cybertron will fall to them."

"Besides, we handle them well," Side Burn said confidently.

Swoop laughed, "You've got that right."

Grimlock growled softly, "Think more relics around here? Sir?"

"Could be." Ultra Magnus said in concern. He loaded and armed with his blaster, "If there is, then we must find and get them before the Decepticons do. Let us continue with our mission."

Grimlock snarled, "Not while we still stand and fight."

With everyone's agreement, Ultra Magnus and his team left the chamber as they all continued walking down and looking around of the surroundings. Unknown to them, one of Knights' Tomb suddenly moved and opened by itself. The large giant hand emerged out and held a grip on it while making some hissing and growling sound.

Shockwave and his team were walking and travelling down the stairs, which led them straight to Training Grounds. Upon entering the the hall, they found more corpses of the Knights, and also some damaged properties and gears as well. Energon were leaking and spilling everywhere of their surroundings like there was a big fight here.

"Wow. That's something..." Shadow Striker commented in surprise, "There must be some kind of fight from a long time ago."

"Something's not right." Dreadwing said suspiciously and concern. He armed himself with his Long Sword in ready to fight. He spoke in concern, "I don't believe these Knights died long time ago."

Oil Slick approached and looked at Knight's Corpse carefully. He hummed in concern as he noticed something different about them, "Dreadwing's right. These Knights weren't killed from millennia years ago. Their Energon were fresh. This means..."

"Indeed..." Shockwave said in concern yet seriously as he readied with his Astro-Magnum Blaster, "The intruders were here, and also we're not alone..."

Oil Slick hissed, "I don't like where this is going to."

"Agreed. Be prepare," Dreadwing ordered firmly and calmly.

As ordered, the army of Vehicons armed themselves with their blasters and swords for the fight. Oil Slick armed with claws and gauntlet's cannons. Shockwave readied with his Astro-Magnum Cannon as well. Shadow Striker was confused and uncertain of why his allies were armed and readied with their weapons when they're alone.

Shadow Striker sighed in annoyance, "Seriously? You do realize that we're just-!"

Shadow Striker stopped as when he found and spotted Dreadwing swung his Long Sword at him. He yelped and dodged down at once. And at the same time, Dreadwing has cut down on something or someone's. The head dropped and rolled to the front, which scared Shadow Striker the most.

Unfortunately, the Knight wasn't alone as more of them have arrived and emerged out from the hidden passages via the trapdoor and secret wall doors. All of them are armed with their swords, shields, axes and spears.

"What the?! I thought the Knights are dead!" Shadow Striker exclaimed in concern.

Shockwave hummed calmly, "So, the myth was true. These Knights are indeed immortal army of the Primes. Though they're indeed formidable army, they stand in our way to locate and deal with the intruders. Deal with them swiftly."

Dreadwing nodded, "Decepticons! Attack!"

As ordered, the Decepticons began engaging and fighting with the Knights. The Knights of Old Cybertron began to attack them as well. Dreadwing firmly and brutally swung his Long Sword in cutting down his enemies. Shockwave and Oil Slick fired their blasters at them while rarely combated with them. Shadow Striker dodged and evaded the Knights mostly while firing his blasters and knocked them down hard. Vehicons also helped their commanders as well.

Though the Decepticons have managed to kill some Knights, their troops also got wounded and killed by them as well.

Autobots also have encountered the same problem during their travelling through the hallway. They were ambushed and attacked by the Knights. They quickly fought back and defeated some of the Knights. And at the same time, they have to deal and avoid some traps such as floor spikes, arrows shooting from the walls, electrical shocks of Energon, laser cutting beams, blasters, mines and so on. This caused a lot of Vehibots to get shot and killed.

Ultra Magnus fired his blasters while punching and knocking them out. Springer used his sword in fighting and cutting them down. Side Burn fired his twin blasters at them while dodging the attacks at once. The Dinobots fought and defeated most of the Knights through combat and weapons. Few minutes have passed, they have defeated most of the Knights.

"That was close. Barely..." Swoop commented.

Sludge groaned, "Never thought they could be so strong. I have never faced something like that before in my life."

Side Burn groaned, "Tell me about it. I thought the Knights were dead."

"Clearly not," Ultra Magnus said in concern, "They're indeed immortal army. They don't age or turn into rust. They will live on and protect Cybertron at any cost by the orders of the Primes."

"Still, why did they attack us?" Springer asked.

"Coz we're intruders?" Slug asked in annoyance.

"That's the only reason why they attacked us," Snarl agreed with Slug's answer. He continued, "I mean if they're active, then that means they're defending the relic."

"That might be it..." Ultra Magnus said in concern. He turned and noticed something ahead. He found a familiar Cybertronian was touching on the wall. He gasped, "It cannot be. Hey! You! Stop!"

Alerted by Ultra Magnus's calling, the mysterious Cybertronian Figure frantically touching and searching for something. Ultra Magnus and his team are getting closer to him. Accidentally hitting on top of the wall's, the wall flipped and trapped him within.

This surprised and shocked Ultra Magnus and his team as they arrived at the destination. They found no one and nothing here.

"What the?" Ultra Magnus asked in surprise and concern.

"What was that about?" Snarl asked.

"Yeah. What spooked you, sir?" Side Burn asked.

Ultra Magnus sighed as he turned and looked at his team, "I don't know actually. But I could have sworn that I saw Sentinel Zeta Prime..."

"HUH?!" Everyone asked in shock and confusion.

"You're joking?" Grimlock asked in concern and confusion.

Swoop nodded in concern, "Yeah. Did you knock your head or something? Sentinel Prime is dead."

Springer sighed, "I have to agree with Grimlock and Swoop. He was captured and killed at Kaon. There is no way he could be alive."

"True. And yet..." Ultra Magnus said in concern.

"What you saw was nothing but empty shell of previous incarnation," The wise and calm sage spoke. Ultra Magnus's Team yelped in surprise as they turned to their left. They found silver fatty armored Cybertronian with short beard, two giant eyeballs-like with lenses and has strong gauntlets of Blazing Fire and Freezing Cold. He continued, "I know him very well, my friends."

"Maccadam?" Springer asked in surprise.

"Maccadam? The owner of Maccadam's Old Oil House?" Sludge asked in surprise.

"Oh! I used to love to go there and have some drink," Snarl exclaimed happily, "I love it a lot."

"No kidding! It's also my favorite restaurant to go!" Side Burn exclaimed happily.

"Yeah, me too," Springer agreed in concern. He turned and asked Maccadam, "But what are you doing here? I thought you left with the Transport during the Exodus."

"No. The question is why are you here?" Ultra Magnus asked suspiciously.

Maccadam sighed, "There will be time to explain. But right now, I need your help. The intruders have infiltrated and defeated most of the Guardian Knights. They're after four relics of the Primes! We must stop them at once."

Ultra Magnus was about to ask 'where they were', but instead asked, "Wait? How did you know what I'm going to say?"

"As I said before, I will explain later," Maccadam said calmly, "If I were able to survive long and help Onyx Prime..."

"What?" Grimlock asked in surprise.

"Onyx Prime? That's impossible," Springer exclaimed in disagreement, "He can't be alive..."

"Yeah. Who are the bad guys we're dealing with," Side Burn asked in confusion yet excitement, "Decepticons?"

Slug scoffed, "Yeah. Can't wait to smack them."

"Please, follow me now! There isn't much time," Maccadam exclaimed in concern. He hissed as he looked through his Lenses, "I feared it might be too late."

Ultra Magnus narrowed his firm angry eyes, "Not today, Maccadam..."

After escaping the Autobots, the mysterious Cybertronian figure has defeated the Guardian Knights while entering the Chamber of Time and Space. The chamber is filled with space with lots of stars and planets, and even time gears ticking and clocking.

Nevertheless, he ignored it as he was heading towards the large glass case of European-like Sword glowing in blue and has golden handler with time symbol. He smirked darkly and amusingly.

"There you are..." Mysterious Cybertonian said calmly yet amusingly. He opened and removed the glassed case. He slowly picked the sword up, "Oh yeah. The Blades of Time is mine. Sentinel Prime, one. Autobots and Decepticon, Zero!"

After defeating and disposing most of the Knights, the blackish Cybertronian Figure has entered the chamber. It was filled with ancient books, data pads and information. He then approached to the large portrait of Alpha Trion, which was holding both yellowish metallic quill-like and the giant brown book.

He snarled and growled angrily for the moment as he quickly and immediately grabbed and tear out the quill from the portrait.

"You wouldn't need this anymore, my old friend..." The mysterious black figure said darkly and cruelly.

Lockdown, Airachnid and some of purple monstrous and robotic shark-like humanoid creatures were arming with their weapons. They're facing off at their new target - a dark brownish armored Cybetronian Centaur-like with giant claws, giant wings and has the demonically eagle headgear-like with spikes. He even worn strange yet demonic animalistic mask-like. He armed with spear. All of them were at decorated yet ruined and messy sacred chamber with patterns and damaged antiques and items as well.

Cybertronian Centaur roared angrily as he fought by swinging and striking his spear at the intruders, who dodged and evaded the attacks at once. He roared out loud.

"Get out!" Cybertronian Centaur roared in anger, "Leave this sacred chamber now!"

"Not gonna happen, Onyx Prime..." Lockdown snarled dryly and darkly.

Airachnid hissed, "I'd never thought there will be more Primes to deal with. I thought only The Fallen is the only Cybertronian alive, not counting Nexus Prime or Liege Maximo."

"True... But there are some secrets we're not aware of. In fact, I'm glad we found one, so I can collect his weapon or parts as one of my collection."

"Hmm. How interesting..."

Onyx Prime roared angrily, "You will not defeat me, intruders! None shall pass and steal the Sacred Relics of Prime! That is my promise!"

Activating his battle mask from turning his normal mask into demonic with horns, Onyx Prime's eyes glowed in red before roared angrily and wildly. He charged and struck his spear at both Lockdown and Airachnid. They both dodged and moved aside, allowing their Beasticon Soldier struck by head. Onyx Prime swung and knocked his spear at his surrounded enemy troops, easily defeat and killed them off. He turned and engaged both of them at once.

Airachnid transformed into her spider mode as she used her legs in attacking and striking at Onyx Prime, who swiftly and quickly blocked and deflect the attacks while trying to take her down. Both of them were busy fighting with each other wildly and firmly. Lockdown has his face transformed into Shotgun Mode as he fired it at the Cybertronian Centaur's back, causing the Prime angrily retorted by firing his crossbow arrow at the bounty hunter's shoulder while kicking her off.

Onyx Prime roared angrily as he slammed and struck down his spear at Lockdown, who barely dodge and evade the attacks five times. He then kicked the Cybertronian Centaur off before getting up and engaging him head on. Both of them swung and struck their blades at each other firmly and fiercely for few times. Airachnid recovered from the attacks as she transformed into her robot mode. She joined and assisted her accomplice by striking and thrusting her claws on his back while riding him wildly and happily. This allows Lockdown to attack and wound him.

Onyx Prime struggled in fighting back either Airachnid on his back or Lockdown on the front. This annoyed and frustrated him a lot. He unleashed powerful shockwave in knocking two of them off. He roared angrily as he charged and rammed Lockdown and Airachnid to the walls. He impaled his spear at Lockdown's left side of the chest while grabbing and strangling Airachnid's neck. They're both closed to death.

BOOM! Onyx Prime yelped and screamed in pain and agony, releasing both Airachnid and Lockdown. The Cybertronian Centaur turned and faced at the culprit. He found both Sentinel Prime and 'Megatronus Prime' stood before him.

"WHAT?! IMPOSSIBLE!" Onyx Prime exclaimed in shock, "How?! I witnessed your death especially you, Megatronus!"

Sentinel Prime scoffed, "What a Lugnut..."

"You will never find out, old friend," Megatronus Prime said darkly. He readied with his Requiem Blaster, aiming it at Onyx Prime. He smirked, "And also, the real Megatronus Prime is dead and sent to the Realm of Prime. You are now facing the true darkness of evil - The Fallen! Goodbye, my dear old friend..."

And just before Onyx Prime could react, The Fallen fired his Requiem Blaster at Onyx Prime's chest, wounding him at once. The Prime fell to the ground while dropping off his Triptych Mask down. Lockdown and Airachnid slowly get up while recovered from the injuries.

Sentinel Prime approached and picked up the mask, "Three down. One more to go..."

"Indeed... The Lenses..." The Fallen said darkly and calmly, "And he is coming here now..."

The Fallen and his team turned to their back. They found both army of Autobots and Decepticons exited from two forked entrances as they entered the Sacred Chamber. More Knights of Old Cybertron also have arrived at the scene as well. It shocked and surprised them all of what they just saw. They couldn't believe of what they just saw.

"Just as he predicted," Lockdown commented.

Maccadam grunted, "We're too late!"

Swoop gasped, "Is that-?"

"It can't be them! But it is!" Snarl said in concern.

Ultra Magnus snarled, "Sentinel Prime? Megatronus Prime? Alive?! How?!"

"Yeah. But why are they siding with the Cons?!" Springer demanded angrily.

Grimlock snarled as he readied with his mace, "Who cares! I look forward to kill them for everything they have done to Cybertron."

Maccadam grunted in concern, "They're not the real Primes. They're mere clones!"

"WHAT?!" Springer asked in shock and concern.

"Would you like to know?" Sentinel Prime said amusingly.

The Fallen smirked, "Truthfully. The ones you used to know is not the same you remember. We are not them. We are reborn with new purpose and destiny by our new master and creator. We are their new and perfect copies! And form now on, I go by the name of 'The Fallen'!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just saw and heard. They couldn't believe it.

"You've gotta be kidding me!" Shadow Striker and Side Burn exclaimed in concern.

"This is the most interesting turn of the event..." Shockwave commented amusingly, "Never thought the Autobots, defectors and the Knights would come here at the same time. How curious..."

Dreadwing snarled, "It doesn't matter. This is where only the strong survive, weak perish."

"Not on our watch," Springer exclaimed.

Grimlock nodded, "Count on it!"

Lockdown smirked, "Well, now, mates. Let's not get excited. We're here for the treasure before you all can start your childish fight."

"So, who has the Lenses." Airachnid asked curiously. Sentinel Prime pointed at Maccadam. It shocked and concerned her to say, "Huh? Maccadam?! He possessed the Lenses? You've gotta be joking."

The Fallen snarled calmly, "That 'Maccadam' is not who you thought he is. He is none other than one of the Thirteen Primes - Alchemist Prime."

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. They turned and looked at Maccadam or known as Alchemist Prime, who looked down in shame and embarrassment. Is he really from one of Thirteen Primes? Like Alpha Trion?

"Wait?! What?!" Sentinel Prime asked in shock, "How come I didn't know about it?!"

The Fallen scoffed, "That's because you're fool with no brain at all."

"HEY!" Sentinel Prime exclaimed angrily, "Watch it!"

Ultra Magnus turned and looked at Maccadam, "So, you really are him?"

Maccadam or Alchemist Prime sighed in defeat, "Indeed, I am. But right now. We need to retake the relics back now! I fear The Fallen and his minions are taking them back to their master. I fear the great catastrophe is upon us!"

"Understood," Ultra Magnus nodded firmly as he and his team armed themselves for the next fight, "We will not let them succeeded!"

Alchemist Prime turned to the Knights of Old Cybertron and spoke, "Knights of Old Cybertron. This is Alchemist Prime! Hear me out! The Autobots are your allies! Optimus Prime is one of the Primes! Decepticons and Quintessons are the enemies! Defeat our adversary! Protect and save the lives. That is your main priority!"

Knights of Old Cybertron nodded and saluted firmly, "Yes, Lord Prime!"

Shockwave and his minions readied with their weapons as well. One-eyed Cybertronian spoke, "I'm afraid we cannot allow you or him to do so. Whatever the relics The Fallen has, he or you will not have them. We will take the relics for Lord Megatron's conquest. I can guarantee one thing - you all will fall."

Sentinel Prime snarled, "Just took the word out of my mouth, Cyclops!"

Springer groaned, "Always want to shut him up!"

"Me too," Grimlock agreed angrily.

"ATTACK!" Ultra Magnus, Shockwave and The Fallen shouted.

Autobots, Decepticons and Quintesson Mercenaries charged and engaged the fierce battle with each other wildly and fiercely by punching, kicking, firing their blasters and even swinging their weapons at each other as well.

Dinobots charged, fought and defeated most of the Quintessons and Vehicons a lot. Airachnid and Oil Slick also fought and engaged the beast and the Vehibots, and also each other as well. Whenever his body feel overheated, Grimlock transformed into his Tyrannosaurus Rex to stomp and breathe fire at them. Slug transformed into his Triceratops in charging and ramming most of them. Swoop fly around while firing his missiles and blasters at them. Sludge punch most of his enemies very hard, followed and protected by Snarl. Oil Slick punched and knocked both Vehibots and Beasticons off one-by-one, and even using his chemical bombs in killing them. Airachnid fiercely clawed and killed them brutally and ruthlessly.

After knocking out most of the enemy troops, Dinobots turned their attention to both Oil Slick and Airachnid. They charged and attacked them at once. They tried to take them down, but they were too fast and swift for them to capture. Oil Slick threw some chemicals, involving of slippery and poison, which wounded both Snarl and Slug. Airachnid fired her spider web on Swoop, who struggled and rammed at Sludge to the ground. She fire more webs to trap them down as well. Grimlock roared angrily as he charged and attacked them both. Oil Slick threw the Cosmic Rust Grenade, which exploded and damaged him a lot, allowing Airachnid to jump and injured him a lot.

Both of them turned and faced each other off now. Airachnid jumped and attacked him. He dodged and blocked the attacks firmly and fiercely five times before grabbing and throwing her to the walls. He readied with his chemical grenade to finish her off, but instead, she fired and trapped the web on him, allowing her to fire the acid at his grenade. It blew off and unleashed the Cosmic Rust on him.

Side Burn and Springer were facing off and engaging with Shadow Striker, Lockdown and Sentinel Prime. Both Autobots were hiding behind the boxes while firing at the enemies. Shadow Striker was too fast as he dodged and evaded the blasts while firing back at his targets. Sentinel Prime used his shield to block and deflect the blasts while allowing Lockdown to fire back at them both sides.

As Autobots and Dcepticons continued firing, Sentinel Prime grunted as he activated his shield's power. He charged and rammed straight on both of them. Lockdown jumped before them. He used his hook to grab and thrown Side Burn at Springer before firing his blaster at them both. Sentinel Prime approached to engage with Shadow Striker.

Lockdown used his Saw blade as he was about to finish them off. He got blocked by Springer, followed by Side Burn's blaster. They both then punched and kicked him, who struggled to endure and fight back for few times. Side Burn was about to punch him, he got grabbed and his left hand got cut off by Lockdown. Springer got angry as he jumped and slammed Lockdown to the ground as they both fought and engaged with each other wildly and angrily for few times. The Bounty Hunter quickly gave the Wrecker Warrior a headbutt before kicked him off. He grabbed and thrust the sword at Springer's chest. And just before he could finish him off, Side Burn charged and knocked him off.

Sentinel Prime engaged with Shadow Striker, who dodged and punched back at him for ten times. The Decepticon Scout was about to punch back, he got blocked and knocked aside by the Prime Clone's shield and kicked the former off to the ground. And just before Sentinel Prime could finish him off, Shadow Striker brought out and fired his cannon at him, wounding him a lot.

Ultra Magnus and the Knights of Old Cybertron are facing off Shockwave, The Fallen and their army while protecting Maccadams. The Knights fought and defeated most of Vehicons and Beasticons. Ultra Magnus struggled to face off both Shockwave and The Fallen, who also struggled to fight them off.

The Fallen unleashed his Requiem Blaster in knocking them both out. He jumped and engaged with Shockwave, who endured and blocked the attacks before firing his Astro-Magnum Cannon at him off. The Decepticon Mad Scientist punched him three times before swinging and ramming his cannon at him off. Shockwave then fired his cannon in full power in knocking him off. The Fallen dropped to the ground hard.

Shockwave turned and faced at Ultra Magnus, who is armed with his twin barrage blasters. They both fired them fiercely at each other for few times while dodging and evading them. Ultra Magnus charged and slammed the one-eyed Cybertronian to the ground. He then punched and attacked the Decepticon for few times. Shockwave managed to recover as he quickly activated and fired his Astro-Magnum Cannon in blasting and knocking Ultra Magnus off. He slowly get up while readying his cannon again. And just before he could do anything, Ultra Magnus grabbed and thrown the debris in knocking him to the ground. Unfortunately for him, he got stabbed from his back and dropped to the ground by The Fallen.

The Fallen landed on the ground gently. He turned and faced at Alchemist Prime, who is armed with his Flame and Cold Gauntlets. The sage Prime fired his gauntlets at The Fallen, who easily blocked and deflected the blasts.

"Give it up, brother," The Fallen said darkly, "You don't stand a chance against me. You never do."

Alchemist Prime sighed, "Perhaps you're right. This is my end." He then has his Lenses activated, "But that doesn't mean I'm giving up. This is my parting gift to my friends."

As The Fallen charged to impale his spear, Alchemist Prime's Lenses fired and shit straight at Onyx Prime's Triptych Mask. It was activated and transformed into an insect-like mask, causing it to fire at the injured Dinobots. Alchemist Prime's Lenses turned and fired at them as well.

However, The Fallen impaled Alchemist Prime's chest to the ground. The Autobots and Decepticons gasped in shock of what they saw. He then grabbed and took the Lenses.

"Yes! All the relics are ours!" The Fallen exclaimed happily.

"Hey, was that supposed to be happening?" Sentinel Prime asked in concern.

Autobots, Decepticons and Quintessons' Forces turned and found something odd about the Dinobots. They were all glowing blue. Their damaged armors and body slowly mended and healed. And to everyone's surprise, all five of them began reformatted and combined into one. Sludge and Snarl transformed into giant bulky armored legs, Swoop and Slug turned into strong armed hands and Grimlock turned into powerful armored torso with demonic black shinny knight's helmet-like with twin golden horns and demonic fangs. He then gave a loud roar.

"What the heck?!" Shadow Striker asked in shock.

Sentinel Prime groaned, "You've gotta be kidding me..."

Alchemist Prime chuckled weakly, "You should fear him. Behold the power of Dinobot Combiner - Volcanicus!"

"Volcanicus Smash!" Volcanicus roared wildly.

Volcanicus took out his large broadsword as he easily dispatched and killed most of Vehicons and Beasticons. He then unleashed the flamethrower from Swoop's hand while stomping and kicking them off easily and brutally. This shocked and scared the Decepticons and Quintessons' Force.

"We have what we needed! Fall back!" The Fallen exclaimed firmly and calmly.

Shockwave contacted his ally, "Sixshot, we need Groundbridge now!"

As ordered, the Groundbridge appeared, allowing the Decepticons to use and escape. The Fallen grabbed Sentinel Prime, Airachnid and Lockdown before teleported out at once. Most of Vehicons and Beasticons were all killed. The Autobots cheered out wildly as they won the battlefield.

Ultra Magnus approached to Alchemist Prime, "Maccadam! No! Don't die!"

Alchemist Prime coughed painfully, "It's okay. It's okay. Everything will be alright. You all did your best. That's what counts."

"But we failed the mission," Ultra Magnus said in guilt, "There is no telling what the Quintessons are doing now with their plans."

"Then, you all must be prepare. And do what you must to protect our home," Onyx Prime said weakly, "That is all you can do for now as the Autobots."

Alchemist Prime wheezed painfully, "He is right. And do not worry, I have seen everything. Everything will be fine. The Last Prime and the Maiden will save us. They will stop the Ancient Witch from achieving her goal. They will light our darkest hour."

"Maccadam..." Ultra Magnus said in shock and surprise.

Alchemist Prime laughed weakly, "Funny. Even though you all learned that I'm Alchemist Prime, I'm still called 'Maccadam'. Truly funny." He took out the data drive and passed it to Ultra Magnus, "Take this. Pass it to all Autobots. The Groundbridge will help you with your mission and battle against our enemies."

Onyx Prime wheezed loudly, "Help The Last Prime... And The Maiden..."

"Save us all..." Alchemist Prime said weakly.

With their last dying breathe, Alchemist Prime and Onyx Prime closed their eyes as they have been deactivated. Ultra Magnus and his Autobots bowed and knelt down to the ground for respect to them.

"What are we gonna do now?" Springer asked in concern.

Ultra Magnus lifted his face up and shown his serious looks, "Prepare for battle. The Quintessons are coming back."

After escaping the enemies from Simfur Temple, The Fallen and his minions managed to board on Lockdown's Ship. They then activated the Space Bridge, allowing them to escape and return to Quintesson's Planet.

Arriving and landing on the planet's landing pad, The Fallen and his minions emerged out from the ship. They headed towards to the throne chamber, where Quintesson was discussing with her generals for her next phase of the plans. She turned and noticed The Fallen and his minions' arrival. The Fallen took out and unfold the cloth, revealing Blades of Time, The Quill, Triptych Mask and Lenses, which belonged to the Primes.

"We have succeeded our mission," The Fallen reported firmly and calmly.

Quintessa smirked darkly, "Excellent. Now we can finally begin our plan..."

To be Continued...

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Author's Notes:
1. This clone - Sentinel Prime is based on his Transformers Animated Counterpart while 'The Fallen' is the same guy from Transformers: Robots in Disguise, even though he's a clone.