In the docking bay of the Nemesis II, the possessed Sweep found himself surrounded by a ring of Decepticons, all of whom had guns drawn. Where am I? When am I? He was considering shooting his way out when he heard a doorway open to the left of him.
The ring of Decepticons broke to allow Galvatron in. He levelled his fusion cannon at the Sweep and demanded, "You're not Starscream. Who are you, and what in the Pit are you doing here?" as his cannon begun to power up.
The Sweep's eyes grew wide, "Galvatron? Then that means I'm... that time... yesss... Ahaha, haha, hahaha..."
Galvatron grew angry, "Explain yourself! you have five seconds to comply!" and aimed directly at the Sweep's face. "1, 2, 3, 4..."
"Wait!" blurted out the Sweep, "I am called Tarantulas. My body was destroyed... but my spark lived..." he paused, considering what to say. "I wandered space... I don't know how long... This body's spark was weak, allowing me to take it over..."
"I know of no 'Tarantulas'. Where are you from?" Galvatron demanded.
Tarantulas chuckled, "The future... hahaha..."
"The future?" Cyclonus spat. "That's impossible."
Tarantulas quickly said, "When I was... destroyed... I was trapped in the past. That is how I came to be in this era..."
Galvatron began to circle Tarantulas, "And what of your allegiance?"
"Predacon... those who descended from the Decepticons... aha..."
"Predacon? Is it safe to assume that they are the rulers of Cybertron?"
"Sadly, no." said Tarantulas, "But we can change that, yes?"
Galvatron laughed, "Yes... with your knowledge of the future... but you'd be willing to alter time?"
"A Decepticon victory... haha... is a Predacon victory..." Tarantulas said. Fool. He'll play right into our hands...
"Good..." said Galvatron. "Constructicons, continue repairs on Soundwave. Scourge, show our... guest around the ship." and as an aside to Thrust and Blitzwing, "Follow him. If he tries anything, shoot first." Fool. He'll play right into my hands...
"Fractyl! What in the name of Primus is going on!" Antagony shouted as Fractyl entered central headquarters. Like Fractyl, Antagony held the rank of lieutanant, and was coloured black with red trim. Unlike Fractyl, however, she was one of the few transformers with a female personality, and accordingly, her body was a more feminine version of a standard seeker. "The general will have your spark on a platter if you don't report at once! Do you have any idea how upset he is?"
"Antagony, a pleasure as always," Fractyl retorted, "And I believe the general can't possibly be as upset as he will be once he sees what I brought back..."
Antagony was shocked. "You brought the object here? Have your circuits..." and stopped when Fractyl moved aside to allow the seekers entrance. "Lord Rook! Is he..?"
"Fortunately, only in stasis lock."
Antagony began, "But if he's here and damaged, than that means..."
"Yes." A booming voice filled the room, as Jhiaxus, First General of the Neo Seibertronian Empire arrived. "Destron Beta has been destroyed." although of similar configuration, he was more than a full head taller than his lieutenants, and coloured white with gold trim.
Antagony stammered, "Destroyed, general? But... maybe he simply encoutered a meteor showere on his way here... or..."
"Ah, such naivete," Jhiaxus said. "It had been kept quiet, but we lost contact with Beta several cycles ago. We had hoped it was due to natural interferrance... but now, it seems, it was our mysterious adversary. There has never been a survivor... until now."
"Sir, the liege will return shortly, we should take Rook to the CR chamber before he arrives." said Antagony.
Jhiaxus said, "Very well. Fractly, help us." and gently removed Rook from the seekers' care.
"As you command," said Fractyl. "Seekers! Resume your patrol!" and helped Jhiaxus and Antagony carry Rook. Finally, something important to do!