Optimus and the others just stared at Trypticon.
"How in the name of the AllSpark did Megatron make that thing?" Jazz asked.
"Guess we now know what all that was for," said Elita.
"And why he did that large chunk of techno-organic Energon," Bulkhead added.
"Is that thing even alive?" Wreck-Gar asked.
"Doubt it; looks more like an advance battle station," said Elita. "But it would need an awful lot of Energon to operate."
"However he did, we need to stop that thing," said Optimus, immediately reaching for his com. "Sari, you all right?"
Sari was currently flying through the ventilation shafts. "I'm fine, Prime. I got him just before the whole complex transformed. However, it may take a better time for me to get to the transwarp device; the entire place shifted."
"So what do we do in the meantime?" Arachnid asked.
"Megatron will no doubt attack the city; we need to keep his attention on us," said Optimus.
"And how are we going to do that?" Bumblebee asked.
Optimus reached for his com. "Ratchet, we could really use Omega Supreme about now."
"I'm working as fast as I can, attributed the major repairs in a few nano clicks!" Ratchet yelled. "I just need a little more time."
"Not sure we have at, but we'll do our best," said Optimus.
Megatron had Slipstream drag Sentinel all the way over to the break and tossed him in the cell. Sentinel had now been completely stripped of his weapons and Powermaster armour.
"As promised, you will bear witness as I destroy and enslave your kind," said Megatron.
Sentinel merely glared at him.
"Lord Megatron, Optimus Prime is approaching us," Soundwave reported.
"Optimus Prime attacking us alone?" said Megatron curiously. "Even with the Magnus Hammer, does he really think he can face the full might of Trypticon."
"He did a pretty good job against those Omega Supreme clones of yours," Slipstream reminded him. "He's properly trying to make us use up all of our Energon; plus, let's face it, a bit hard to attack a single Autobot when you're this size."
"True enough, have your Seekers engage him."
"I'll leave them myself."
"No, I want you here."
Slipstream looked at him suspiciously. "May I ask why?"
"Because I don't trust you any more than I did Starscream. The other clones are easier to control with their separate personalities, but you are an exception."
"Have I shown any evidence of being distrustful?"
"You have questioned my decisions."
"I'm merely pointing out the flaws in your brilliant plan so that you can adapt when things go sideways."
Megatron narrowed his optics. "My decision is fine."
Megatron then walked away, leaving Slipstream alone with Sentinel.
"He seems to be a little unstable," Sentinel noted.
Slipstream turned on him. "And you are a good judge of that? Thanks to your ego, the Autobots are doomed."
Sentinel looked as if he wanted to retort but said nothing.
Optimus, meanwhile, was flying straight towards Trypticon with a firm grip on his Magnus Hammer. He then saw the Seekers flying out of the giant transformer straight towards him, minus Slipstream.
Optimus wasted no time immediately firing a bolt of lightning, forcing the seekers into great formation.
Thundercracker immediately transformed to robot mode and fired his null rays. "It is fitting that you shall fall to a warrior such as myself."
Optimus quickly swung his hammer at the blasts and then immediately fired the blasts on his gauntlet, shooting him in the chest. "I'm not falling today."
Sunstorm then transformed to robot mode. "Ah, Optimus Prime, it is truly a pleasure to be in your presence. I want you to know that it is a shame that I have to bring down a wall your calibre."
He was then suddenly struck in the head as Swoop had hit him in the back of the head with his mace.
"Plane-bots talk too much," said Swoop.
"You have no idea," said Optimus. "And what are you doing here anyway?"
"Grimlock thinks that there would be too many for Optimus Prime and had Swoop follow him," Swoop explained.
"Well, we're only supposed to keep them busy long enough for Ratchet," said Optimus.
"Don't worry, I will destroy you," said Ramjet as he flew towards them.
Suddenly Primal appeared out of nowhere and dealt a massive blow right beneath his nose cone. It only took Optimus a few moments to realise that he had a jet pack on his back.
"You can fly?" Optimus stared.
"It's your spare; I figured you could use all the help you can get," said Primal.
Ratchet was currently in Omega, working frantically to get Omega Supreme fully operational.
"Ratchet, how much longer?" Optimus yelled over the comm.
"Almost there," said Ratchet and then a few seconds later, he stopped. "I'm done!"
"Ratchet?" said Omega's voice.
"Omega, how are you?" Ratchet asked.
"Confused," said Omega.
"Well, I would like to give you more time to rest, but I'm afraid we don't have that time," said Ratchet. "Megatron has the AllSpark as well as his own doomsday weapon. We need you to fight."
"I'm getting tired of fighting, Ratchet," said Omega.
"I promise you, after this, you won't have to do any more," Ratchet promised.
Omega then began to transform into robot mode and turned to face Trypticon. "I'll hold you to that."
Sari, meanwhile, was still flying through the vents, it was hard to navigate, but she believed that she was taking the right route. Eventually, she did find the room which housed the Ground Bridge, but it was guarded by Lugnut and Blitzwing.
"Guys, I found the device; that's the good news," said Sari. "The bad news is Lugnut and Blitzwing are standing guard over it."
"Sari, I know that we're asking a lot of you, but can you activate it?" Elita asked.
"I'll do what I can," said Sari.
She then carefully opened the vent and flew down towards the control console. She had to be careful to avoid the eyes of Lugnut and Blitzwing. Fortunately, it was easy to avoid getting spotted, thanks to his size.
She had behind the console and then placed her hand against it, which immediately began to grow. Instantly she gained an understanding of how to operate the device, and it was no different to that of a Space Bridge.
However, getting to the control panel was another matter entirely. She would be completely exposed, but she didn't have a choice. She flew up towards the control panel and began accessing it, but unfortunately, she earned the attention of the Decepticons.
"We have an intruder!" Lugnut roared.
"I VILL PULVERISE HER!" Blitzwing roared, his head shifted to his random personality. "Ohh, isn't she cute? Can we keep it?"
"Sorry, pal, but I'm no one's pet," said Sari.
The Ground Bridge then opened, and the infiltration team immediately jumped through the vortex. Lugnut immediately charged, but Grimlock immediately engaged him dealing him with a powerful punch. Slug drew out his flaming bludgeon and struck Blitzwing.
"Me, Grimlock and Slug, keep Decepticons busy," said Grimlock.
Elita nodded. "Let's move!"
They then immediately began making their way through the facility.
"Jazz take Sludge and destroy the power generator for this monstrosity; the rest of us will storm the bridge," Elita said.
"You got it, E1," said Jazz and looked at Sludge. "Just follow me, big guy."
"Me, Sludge will follow," said Sludge.
Jazz and Sludge into the side passageway.
Megatron was observing everything from the view screen and saw that Omega had arrived.
"So they were able to repair the damage done to Omega Supreme," Megatron observed.
"It would seem as if they're putting up a fight," Tarantulas noted.
"We also have a number of intruders within Trypticon, Lord Megatron," Soundwave reported.
"My Seekers can't attack Optimus Prime and Omega supreme at the same time," said Slipstream.
Megatron clenched his fist in frustration. "That Autobots has gotten in my way for the last time. Soundwave, defend the power generator and order the Constructicons to attack the Autobots on the ground; I refused to have Optimus Prime additional backup. Shockwave remain here with Tarantulas and guard the bridge."
"Of course, my liege," said Shockwave.
"As you command, Lord Megatron," said Soundwave.
"And what about us?" Slipstream asked.
"I have something in mind," Megatron smiled as he held out the AllSpark.
Outside, Omega was now engaging Trypticon firing everything he had at the monstrosity.
"Thanks for joining the party, Omega," said Optimus. "I'm just sorry that we had to force you to promote the moment you walk up again."
"It's all right, Optimus Prime; I was built to save lives," said Omega.
"Optimus Prime, sir! It seems the Constructicons have appeared in the city, causing mayhem," Ironhide reported.
"Okay, Swoop, Primal, and I will handle the Decepticons in the air while the rest of you engage the Cconstructicons," Optimus ordered.
"We're on it, Boss Bot," said Bulkhead.
They immediately transformed to vehicle mode and drove off apart from Snarl, who had to pull them on foot.
"I'm surprised Megatron himself hasn't shown up?" said Primal as he dodged the blasts from Sunstorm.
"Yes, it makes me wonder what he has planned," Optimus agreed.
Down on the ground, Bulkhead and the others had arrived to confront the Constructicons and immediately transformed into robot mode.
"Guys, you don't have to do this," said Bulkhead.
"Oh, I think we do," said Dirt Boss. "I may not like playing second fiddle to Megachump, but I won't deny the guy has a vision."
"I don't know about this, Dirt Boss," said Scrapper. "We're builders we don't destroy things."
"Yeah, and we're not even getting paid on oil for it," Mixmaster nodded.
"If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked," Dirt Boss snarled. "Now get them, or do I have to make you."
Scrapper looked at Bulkhead. "Sorry, Bulky, it's nothing personal."
Scrapper then pulled out his drill and charged, but Ironhide jumped in and quickly hardened his body, taking the blow.
"Looks pretty personal to me," said Ironhide.
Snarl then pulled out his flaming axe and swung it at Scrapper, who barely had time to jump out of the way.
Arcee quickly attacked Dirt Boss, but he somersaulted the way and fired a shell at her, but Moonracer skated in and knocked it aside with a powerful kick.
"I don't think so," she said.
"You quick on your feet, tots, I'll give you that," Dirt Boss noted.
"You've seen nothing yet," said Arcee and pulled out her energy swords.
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Bulkhead, meanwhile, was wrestling with Mixmaster, though his spark wasn't in it.
"Come on, Mix, every time you go down this road ends badly for you guy," said Bulkhead.
"Sorry, Bulky, it's just pure business."
Then suddenly, hitting his face was a chunk of garbage.
Wreck-Gar was standing there tossing garbage from his backpack. "And I have a special offer for you. Free garbage for anyone who asks for it."
Meanwhile, within Trypticon, Elita and her team had just passed the holding cells when she saw Sentinel sitting there.
Elita narrowed her optics at him. "I should leave you in there to rust."
Sentinel just watched as Elita drew her blades and sliced through the controls to his cell. Immediately the force field around the cell door vanished.
Elita gave him one last look before walking off with the others.
"You sure that was a good idea?" Bumblebee asked.
Elita didn't answer as they continued to make their way to the bridge.
Once there, they found Shockwave and Tarantulas stationed there.
"Hello, sister," said Tarantulas.
Elita narrowed her optics. "So they did capture you, and you're working with them again?"
"You could say they gave me an offer I couldn't refuse," said Tarantulas and his optics turned to Arachnid. "Arachnid, I must say I'm surprised to find you here."
"The Autobots there gave us a very good reason for joining them, but I'm the only one who decided to assist," Arachnid explained.
"Where's Megatron?" Elita demanded.
"Out of your reach," said Shockwave.
"Nobody has planned with the AllSpark," said Sari. "We need to find quick."
"I'm afraid that won't be happening!" said Shockwave and immediately fired his plasma cannon.
They all quickly jumped out of the way, and Bumblebee began firing his stingers at Shockwave. Tarantulas, on the other hand, grabbed Elita and pinned her to the wall.
"Just stand down; I can convince Megatron to despair you," he whispered.
"You know I can't do that," said Elita and then kicked him in the chest.
Arachnid then joined the fray, engaging Tarantulas and Elita jumped on as well.
Sari was on the ground watching the fighting when she suddenly sensed something. She had no idea what it was, but it felt familiar and friendly. So without informing anyone, she began to follow this strange sensation.
Jazz and Sludge had reached the energy generator, which was now being guarded by Soundwave.
"Don't suppose we can convince you to step to one side," said Jazz as he drew out his nunchucks.
Soundwave then responded by merely playing on his guitar, sending a powerful soundwave towards them.
"No, didn't think so," said Jazz.
Megatron, meanwhile, had reached a special chamber, and the only thing inside it was some sort of machine. Slipstream had no idea what it was, but it looked like some sort of receiver.
"Where are we?" Slipstream.
"That does not concern you," said Megatron.
"We're being attacked by all sides in my Seekers without their leader, so you excuse me if I do make it my concern," said Slipstream hotly.
Megatron looked at her and narrowed his optics. "I'm about to use the AllSpark to enslave all that stand against me."
Sari was still following the sensation she was sensing when suddenly everything around dissolved into nothingness. She looked around, trying to figure out what had just happened, but there was absolutely nothing.
"Okay, what just happened?" she said to herself.
"In a sense, nothing," said a voice.
Sari then saw materialising in front of her was Prowl.
"Prowl?!" Sari gasped.
Prowl smiled at her. "I'm happy to see you too, but I'm afraid we don't have much time."
"Where are we?" Sari asked.
"Everywhere and nowhere."
Sari narrowed her eyes. "That doesn't tell me anything."
"I know, but I'm afraid there are no words to explain this. In truth, you're still where you are; I'm just merely speaking to you in your mind."
"Optimus said that you could only speak through those that were brought to life by the AllSpark."
"That was only, so I commune with him, but you are different. You could say that you were brought into existence for this very purpose."
"So you're finally going to tell me what my purpose is and where I came from?" Sari yelled angrily.
"As you already know, your protoform belongs to a Minicon, but their origins are completely different to Autobots and Decepticons. You see, while their sparks originated from the AllSpark, their protoforms were, in fact, created by the Minicons. You see, the Minicons were, in fact, the first Cybertronians ever brought to life by the AllSpark, and it was the one that created their protoforms."
"Wait, are you saying that I was created by the AllSpark itself?" Sari stared.
Prowl nodded. "Ever since the Great War, the AllSpark had noticed that our evolution had become stagnated. We had developed the art of transforming, but that was after observing the evolution of organic life. Our ancestors deemed organic evolution as a clumsy upgrade and were afraid of what would happen if we got too close to organic life."
"You're saying the fear of organics was because you were afraid of evolution?" Sari stared.
"It was a nonrational fear, but the AllSpark deemed it worthy for further study. It found itself travelling through space for millions of stellar cycles observing the creation and formation of planets and life itself. It wanted to learn more, but it knew that no Cybertronians would ever step foot on an organic planet, at least not long enough to study the prospect. Then it stumbled upon our crew and purposely led Megatron to us before transporting us as well as Megatron to Earth."
"But why Earth? There must be thousands of other organic planets in the galaxy."
"But none with the diversity that comes from humanity; your planet is rich with life of many variations, and many creatures on your planet have evolved to the environment. However, the AllSpark knew there had to be a bridge between organic and the technological, and so it created a protoform in a lab of the human who had experience with Cybertronian technology."
"My dad," said Sari slowly.
"However, its dream of bridging the gap of bringing our people together is now in jeopardy. Megatron plans on using the power of the AllSpark to enslave all Cybertronian life. If he accomplishes this, then no one will be able to oppose him, but more than that, it goes against everything that the AllSpark stands for. Such a paradox could destroy itself."
"But what can I do about it?" Sari asked.
"You were created and chosen by the AllSpark only you have the power to free it."
"But how?"
"Afraid you will have to figure that out for yourself, but you must hurry as time is running out," said Prowl as he faded.
Sari suddenly found herself back in the corridor, still processing what happened, but then she remembered that the AllSpark is in danger and immediately flew off.
Megatron had just installed the AllSpark in the device, and Slipstream gave him a sceptical look.
"How did you manage to build that thing?" Slipstream asked.
"The Minicons were extremely helpful in that regard; I had them build this while they were still under my control," Megatron explained.
"And you didn't tell anyone else?"
"I didn't see the need to inform anyone of this, not when I could build it by myself."
"Maybe, but you should at least have Shockwave go over it. I mean, do you even know if it's going to work?"
"I have been working on this for millions of stellar cycles; it is the main reason I've been hunting for the AllSpark. With one flick of the switch, all the Autobots will be under my control, and no one will be able to stop me from conquering the galaxy."
"You can't do it!" said Sari's voice.
Megatron and Slipstream turned to find Sari had just arrived.
Megatron laughed. "And you believe you can stop me?"
Sari ignored him. "You're not just going to enslave the Autobots but also the Decepticon if you go through with this."
"And the problem with that is?" Megatron questioned. "While most of my Decepticons are indeed loyal to me and my course, the majority of them have other ambitions. Starscream looked to eliminate me to take power for himself. Swindle only cares about becoming rich. Tarantulas seeks to free himself and his sister from the organic infection. By eliminating all free will, we finally be reunited."
Slipstream immediately aimed her null rays at him. "I'm not going to be anyone's slave."
Megatron looked at her. "Then you should stop me while you have the chance."
He then suddenly blasted her with one of his cannons, sending her crashing into the wall. He then approached Sari, who immediately began firing her energy orbs at him, but they just bounced off his armour.
"You know it's laughable to think that you could stop me," said Megatron as he raised his foot.
Then suddenly appearing out of nowhere was Sentinel, who was wearing his Powermaster suit and immediately slammed into Megatron.
"She can't, but I can," said Sentinel.
He then activated his jets, and both he and Megatron flew straight through the ceiling.
Sari quickly flew over towards the AllSpark, but it was too late. Megatron's device was already counting down, and it looked as if they only had 10 minutes before the signal, which spread through all Cybertronians.
"Oh, slag," said Sari.
"I take it that we're too late," said Slipstream as she got up.
"No, but if we don't find a way to stop this, all Cybertronians are going to turn into mindless zombies."
"And I take it as a good reason why I can't just simply yank the AllSpark free?"
"Because Megatron booby-trap the entire thing; if it's not disarmed correctly, then yanking the AllSpark trigger self-destruct within Trypticon. And with all the techno-organic Energon, the explosion could engulf about half the planet."
"Somehow, that doesn't surprise me," Slipstream muttered and then reached for her com-link. "This is Slipstream to all Decepticons. Our leader Megatron has completely lost his mind and is using the AllSpark to enslave all of us, Autobot and Decepticon alike. I am therefore assuming command of all Decepticons and ordering everyone to assist the Autobots in capturing Megatron."
All the Decepticons on the planet heard Slipstream's message, but some of them didn't take heed.
"She lies!" Lugnut roared as he shoved Grimlock back. "Lord Megatron would never do such a thing to his most loyal servants!"
Shockwave kept on firing at Bumblebee. "Just like the original, she's trying to usurp Lord Megatron."
"It is illogical that Lord Megatron would take such action," said Soundwave as he strummed his guitar.
However, upon hearing Slipstream's message, the Starscream clone stopped their attack.
"Megatron is going to enslave us," Skywarp whimpered.
"I am no one slave," Thundercracker boomed.
Optimus looked at them. "Then why not join forces and stop Megatron?"
"To join forces with honourable warriors would be my absolute pleasure," said Sunstorm.
"I would never join up with Autobots," said Ramjet.
The Constructicons immediately stopped fighting and looked at one another upon hearing this.
"Do you think what she said is true?" Scrapper asked.
"Sounds a little far-fetched," said Mixmaster.
"And that's what makes it believable," Dirt Boss growled. "Looks like Megachump pulled a fast one on all of us."
"What, you say we join forces?" Ironhide asked.
"We would stand a better chance together," said Bulkhead.
Dirt Boss looked at them and smiled. "Maybe it is time for us to re-evaluate our contract."
Grimlock swung his flaming sword at Lugnut. "Did you not hear Megatron wants to enslave us all."
"Lies, I will not be deceived by Autobot propaganda!" Lugnut roared and then transformed his remaining servo into his explosive fist. "We will all go offline in the name of Megatron."
He then struck and began swinging his fist down towards the ground, but then suddenly, a beam of ice struck him, and he was frozen in place.
Blitzwing just stood there with cold air blowing out of his ice cannon. "Sadly, Lugnut, not all of us zink like you do.'
On the bridge, Shockwave had just blasted Arachnid in the back when suddenly, the entire place shook.
Megatron was still trading blows with Sentinel. "Shockwave, what is happening?"
Shockwave turned to the monitor and could see that Optimus, Omega Supreme and the seekers were attacking Trypticon.
"It would seem as if the Seekers have turned almost my liege," Shockwave reported.
Sentinel smiled. "Looks like not everyone is contempt of becoming your slave."
Megatron was completely furious. "Have Trypticon destroyed everything in sight!"
"I don't think so!" said Tarantulas as he injected his stingers into the computer system.
"What have you done?!" Shockwave roared.
"I just injected my cyber venom into your computers; I'm afraid you will be controlling Trypticon any time soon," Tarantulas smiled.
"Traitor! Shockwave roared and then blasted in the chest with his cannon.
"Dion!" Elita cried and immediately drew out her blades and charged at Shockwave, filled with anger.
However, Shockwave stretched out his arms, grabbed her head and slammed her into the wall knocking her out cold. He then turned to face Bumblebee, who was the only one left standing now.
"It would seem as if you're all that's left," said Shockwave aiming his cannon at him.
Bumblebee saw something behind him through the window heading straight towards them. "I wouldn't bet on it!"
Shockwave spun around in time to see Waspinator smashing through the window carrying Scorponok in his legs. Once they entered, they immediately transformed into robot mode and surrounded Shockwave.
"Waspinator? What are you doing here?" Shockwave asked.
"Zzaspinator came from revenge," Waspinator buzzed.
"Then, by all means, have your revenge," said Shockwave stepping aside.
"Oh, Zzapinator will," he said gleefully. Then suddenly, he blasted Shockwave with his stingers with such force, striking him into the wall. "Zzapinator will make Zzhock-bot pay."
"What?" Shockwave winced. "But I didn't do anything to you. It was Bumblebee that put your way."
"Zes, but only because you framed Zzapinator," Waspinator buzzed angrily. "Zzapinator knows that you are the spy-bot that framed Zzapinator."
"But how?" Shockwave stared, shocked.
"I'm afraid you have me to thank for that," said Scorponok. "You see after we abandoned the Autobots, we made our way to a mind which incidentally was the Decepticons' base. I accessed the data in the video files, including a recording of you transforming into Longarm, saying how you assisted Bumblebee in exposing poor Waspinator. After watching that recording, it didn't take long for Waspinator to figure out what truly happened."
"You zztole Zzapinator's life!" Waspinator roared. "Now Zzapinator makezz you pay."
Waspinator then slowly began to approach Shockwave with a vengeful look in his optics.
Jazz and Sludge were meanwhile being pushed back by Soundwave's sonic attack, and he wasn't letting up.
"Sludge, hate Soundwave's music," said Sludge.
"Not a fan of it myself," said Jazz. "But we need this guy down if we're to shut this place down."
"You stand no chance, Autobots," said Soundwave. "Autobots are inferior, Soundwave is superior."
"Sludge, not think so!" Sludge roared and pulled out his hammer.
"And what do you think you can do with that?" Soundwave scoffed. "You can't get anywhere close to me to hit me with it."
"Sludge thinks he can."
Sludge then tossed his hammer directly at Soundwave as hard as he possibly could. The hammer smashed right through Laserbeak and hit him in the chest so hard that he was sent flying across the room and hit the wall.
"Nice shot," said Jazz looking impressed.
He then immediately rushed towards the energy power generator and then reached for his com-link. "Yo, OP, me and Sludge are at the power generator."
"Yeah, we've got control of the command centre as well, Boss Bot," Bumblebee added.
"Nice work. Can you shut down Trypticon?" Optimus asked.
"Elita is out cold, I can access the console, but I don't know what to do," said Bumblebee. "As far as I can see, this walking disaster on autopilot."
"We could shut down from here. I knew how to turn off the power generator," said Jazz.
"We can help you with that; just follow our instructions," said Mixmaster.
"Boss Bot, Sari found the AllSpark, but we've only got a few cycles until we all become zombies," Bumblebee reported. "If that's not bad enough, Sentinel is going toe to toe with Megatron."
"Understood, you better join up with Sari and protector; I'll backup Sentinel," said Optimus.
Sari was accessing the device as she tried to figure out how to dislodge the AllSpark when Bumblebee arrived. However, upon seeing Slipstream, he immediately aimed his stingers at her.
"Cool your jets, bug; I'm on your side," said Slipstream.
"If you want to cause me any kind of harm, she would have done it by now," said Sari.
Bumblebee retracted his stingers. "Any luck disarming this device?"
"So far, all of it is bad, but I'm working on it."
"I suggest you work faster because we don't have a lot of time left," said Slipstream.
Sentinel had just struck Megatron with his shield and tried to strike him with his lance while he was off balance. However, Megatron quickly recovered and disarmed in with his own blades.
"Do you think playing the hero will save your reputation?" Megatron asked.
"No, but it might slow you down," said Sentinel stubbornly and fired his cannons.
Megatron quickly dodged them and fired his wrist cannons blasting Sentinel's shoulder canons clean off. Then with one good swing from his sword, he managed to disarm Sentinel's shield, leaving him defenceless.
"I believe this is where things end for you," said Megatron.
Then suddenly, he was struck by a bolt of lightning; he looked up to see Optimus had just arrived.
"Not if I have something to say about it," said Optimus.
Megatron narrowed his optics with disdain. "Optimus Prime seems as if we're fated to constantly battle one another."
"Last time I spared you," said Optimus and gripped firmly on the Magnus Hammer as he prepared for battle. "I make the same mistake again. One shall rise…"
Megatron smiled. "… and one shall fall."
Megatron quickly fired his cannons at Optimus, who quickly deflected them with the Magnus Hammer. He then used his jets to fly up to Megatron, swinging the hammer, but he merely transformed into his tank mode, allowing the hammer to fly over him harmlessly.
Megatron transformed back into robot mode again and fired at Optimus, hitting him in the back. Optimus collapsed, but he quickly spun around and fired a blast on his gauntlet, striking Megatron in the chest.
However, the blast only seemed to stun him. "A valiant effort Optimus Prime, but you've already lost. In just a few cycles, the AllSpark will enslave all Cybertronians in the galaxy to my will."
Sari was frantically working with the device, trying to dislodge the AllSpark, but so far, not been she had done had worked.
"Sari, we're cutting it a bit close," said Bumblebee.
"I'm working as fast as I can!" Sari yelled back.
"Well, pick up the pace!" Slipstream yelled.
Sari just couldn't find the answer; there were no wires, no gears that showed any evidence that they were locking the AllSpark in place.
"I just don't understand; none of this makes sense," said Sari and then the wild idea formed in her head. "Unless…"
"Unless what?" Bumblebee asked.
"Unless I can ask the AllSpark to free itself."
"Wait, you're just going to ask it nicely to free itself?" Slipstream stared bewildered.
"It's crazy, I know, but nothing else is working," said Sari and then placed her hand on the AllSpark. "Please, if you can hear me, you need to free yourself."
At first, the AllSpark didn't respond but then beams of light shot from its core, slicing through the locking mechanism. Bumblebee and Slipstream stared as the AllSpark cut itself free and fell to the ground.
"I think it heard you," said Bumblebee, stunned.
Sari nodded, equally stunned. "I think it did."
"Nice going, kid," said Slipstream.
Megatron was still battling with Optimus, but he realised the device should have gone off by now, and Optimus should have been a mindless zombie now.
"You should be my slave by now," said Megatron.
Optimus smiled as he pushed him back. "Looks like my team successfully put a wrench in your plans."
"Impossible!"
"It's over, Megatron!" Optimus yelled.
"Not yet!" Megatron roared as he quickly fired his wrist cannons.
One of them struck Optimus' shoulder and hit him with so much force that he fell to the ground and not the Magnus Hammer out of his hand. Megatron then approached him, raising his sword and aiming it directly at his spark chamber.
"This is where it ends!" Megatron roared.
He then thrust the sword straight towards Optimus, but suddenly completely out of nowhere, Sentinel jumped in and took the blade. Optimus stared in shock as the sword struck right through Sentinel's spark chamber.
"Sentinel!" Optimus yelled.
"How dare you get in my way!" Megatron roared as he pulled the sword out and back-fisted Sentinel.
Optimus quickly got over his shock and quickly grabbed Sentinel's distorted lance. He then plunged it into Megatron's spark chamber before he had a chance to react.
Megatron's optics widened. "It can't be."
"Now it's over," said Optimus as he pulled the lance out.
Megatron then fell to his knees. "I could have brought peace."
He then collapsed, and his body began losing its colour.
Optimus dropped the lance and rushed over to Sentinel. "Sentinel, stay with me."
Sentinel smiled at Optimus. "Sorry, Optimus, but I don't think I can do that."
"You save my life."
Sentinel laughed. "Pales in comparison to the number of times you save my sorry skid plate. Before I go, I want to say that I'm sorry for everything and tell Elita that I'm sorry as well."
"You can tell her yourself."
Sentinel smiled. "You were always the better bot."
Then his body went limp, and his colour began to fade.
Optimus closed his optics as the infiltration team, as well as Slipstream and Blitzwing, arrived.
"What happened?" Elita asked.
"We lost a hero," said Optimus as he picked Sentinel up. "Now, let's bring him home."
"Welcome back to Cybertron News," said Uplink. "A lot has been happening over the past few deca-cycles, so let's bring you all up to speed. Optimus Prime has now been named Magnus and has since returned to Cybertron after the defeat of the Decepticons on Earth.
Megatron has been confirmed to be brought offline after he attempted to use the AllSpark to enslave all Cybertronian life in the galaxy. When this revelation was discovered, many of his cohorts fought alongside Optimus.
With Megatron now gone, Decepticon attacks have decreased drastically, and, in fact, talks with the Autobot High Council under their new leadership of Slipstream. Details of the treaty are still ongoing, but it has been agreed that Megatron's loyalists, such as Shockwave and Lugnut, have been prone to the stockade for crimes.
Additionally, new trade talks have been going on between Cybertron and the people of Earth. There are still a few things to wrinkle out, but the first supplier of techno-organic Energon has been delivered, bringing new life to Cybertron.
The funeral of Sentinel Prime was carried out after the former Magnus went offline battling against Megatron. Despite his theft of the AllSpark, Optimus Magnus buried him with honours after he sacrificed his life to save him. In related news, the AllSpark has now returned to the watchful eye of the Cyber Ninjas."
Optimus was now in his office doing immense paperwork, something which he hated. He looked up and saw Elita had just entered his office, now wearing Elite Guard stripes.
"Elita, it's good to see," said Optimus.
"It's great seeing you as well," Elita smiled. "I'm so I can't visit often, but the new job you have given me has my servos full."
"Studying more about techno-organic circuitry could lead more towards our evolution," Optimus reminded her.
"I know, but tell me, what has become of the others?" Elita asked.
"Well, Ratchet is currently with Omega Supreme assisting Bulkhead with the creation of new Space Bridges on organic planets, and Primal has joined them as their commanding officer. Surprisingly the Constructicons are actually happy doing some real proper work. Bumblebee and Jazz have rejoined the Elite Guard and are currently with Ironhide and Wreck-Gar on Earth to help foster relations with the help of the Dinobots. Moonracer is currently in Decepticon territory as our ambassador; perhaps this is the beginning of ending the animosity between us and the Decepticons."
"Possibly, in the worst of them are currently in lock-up, and Slipstream does seem to see the benefits of mutual cooperation. I mean, they have sent Tarantulas as their ambassador, though he is insisted on having the Predacons as his personal bodyguards."
"No one said it was going to be easy," said Optimus. "Speaking of ambassadors, Earth has sent Sari as theirs. Of course, she spends most of the time with Arcee to learn more about Cybertron, but I like to think of it more as a cultural exchange."
"Hard to believe 50 Stelle cycles ago; we were just a maintenance crew."
"Times of certainly changed," Optimus agreed as he got out of his chair. "But despite our losses, I think it is come out for the best."
"It's just a shame that we lost bots like Prowl. Heck, I even miss Sentinel."
"We better make sure we don't lose anymore."
The two of them leaned towards one another and then kissed.