Author's Note: As I said last chapter, I am sorry for the delay. Just now am I able to get to the computer. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas.

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Cyber Stargate

Chapter 7: To Shock A President

The four members of SG-1 sat on the surface of the table as Jazz began telling them how the Autobots had ended up on Earth. He started with the war on Cybertron, going through the critical energy shortage, and their mission to find more energy to revitalize their dying world. He explained how the Decepticons had followed them into space, and described the space battle that had led to the Ark's crash.

"Mount St. Hillary?" Sam repeated. "Isn't that a volcano?"

"Yes, it is. After the crash it erupted many times, partially hiding the Ark under layers of lava, ash, and rock. We think that's why no humans discovered our ship. The volcano hid us. When the mountain erupted in 1984, it broke off the layers that hid the Ark, and somehow triggered the Ark's computer system, Teletran-1. Once the computer had repaired itself, it began repairing the ship's occupants. Unfortunately, it started with the Decepticons."

"Your enemies," Jack clarified.

"Yes. The first one to wake up was a 'Con named Skywarp. He woke Megatron, the Decepticon leader, and both of them woke the rest. They intended to leave us trapped in stasis lock."

"Then how did you wake up?" Daniel asked.

"One of the 'Cons, Starscream, tried to re-bury the Ark. He shot at the side of the volcano, bringing more rock down over the ship. The rockslide shook the Ark enough to throw an Autobot into Teletran's reach. Once he was awake, he woke everyone else."

"Then what happened?"

Jazz leaned back in his chair and continued with the tale. He explained how Megatron had attacked an oil rig, wanting to steal the oil to make energon. Spike, who'd followed the Autobots into the room and was also on the table, took over. He told SG-1 how the Decepticons had destroyed the oil platform, and how the Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, had saved him and his father. The two humans had offered to help the Autobots, who knew next to nothing about Earth. Spike and Jazz took turns describing the various treaties that had been made between Earth and the Autobots.

Ultra Rodimus leaned back, crossing his arms over his chest. "Now it's your turn."

Jack indicated Daniel. "He was in from the beginning, so I'll let him tell our tale."

Daniel poked him in the ribs, then looked up at the Autobot leader. "Our story began in 1928, on the Giza Plateau..."

The Autobots listened in fascination as Daniel told them about the discovery of a huge ring made from an alien material, dug out of an Egyptian plain. He described the long tests to try and discover its secrets, the accidental first opening in the '40s (see episode Torment of Tantalus), and how he had become involved in the project. He explained how he had learned that the mystery hieroglyphs on the coverstone and the rim of the ring were star constellations, and his discovery of the seventh symbol. When he began describing the first deliberate opening of the Stargate, Perceptor leaned forward, eyes glowing with scientific delight.

"You'd moved it into a missile silo?" Magnus repeated.

"The military thought it the safest place for the Stargate. After Apophis came through, the abandoned silo was made into the SGC, or Stargate Command."

"Apophis?"

Daniel hurried through the events on Abydos, explaining the destruction of Ra and his own decision to stay on the planet. Then Jack explained about the abandonment of the Gate, and of Apophis's sudden appearance, which had resulted in his return to active duty. Daniel took up the thread of the tale again, telling of the chamber on Abydos with Stargate addresses carved into the walls. Carter, Daniel, and Jack took turns explaining events that had occurred after the escape from Apophis and Teal'c's change of allegiance. They explained what they knew of the Goa'uld and what had brought them to Cybertron.

Ultra Rodimus looked thoughtful. Then he turned to Kup. "Do you recall ever seeing pyramid-shaped ships?"

"They're called ha'taks," Carter put in.

The old Autobot thought for a long moment, then nodded. "I do. I saw them a few thousand years ago. Few of 'em blundered into the middle of a nasty skirmish between us and a group of 'Cons. As I recall, only a few smaller ships escaped intact. The big ones were destroyed in the crossfire. They had shields, but they were useless, and their weapons couldn't even scratch our paint."

Jack stared at him. "They weren't even your targets?!"

"No. They were collateral damage."

"You mentioned that you have other allies," the Autobot named Arcee spoke up.

Sam explained about the Tok'ra, the Tollans, and their other allies. The Autobots had never heard of any of them. Jack added a few grumbles about the lack of any real aid from the Tok'ra, and Ultra Rodimus chuckled.

"So you came here to try and arrange a treaty with us," he guessed.

Daniel nodded. "Teal'c has told us that the Goa'uld are afraid to enter this area of space. We were hoping to find an ally to help us in our fight against them."

"An ally willing to share their technology with us," Sam added.

"We've been sharing ours with Earth since the mid-'90s," Ultra Rodimus pointed out. "Why not?"

Before anyone could say anything else, a comlink beeped.

"Prime here."

"There's a message for you, from the president," a voice replied.

"Patch it through, Eject." Ultra Rodimus turned to face the screen built into the wall, deliberately hiding SG-1 from sight.

The screen came on. The president appeared on it.

"Mr. President." Ultra Rodimus inclined his head slightly. "What can I do for you this time?"

SG-1 listened as the two discussed the placement of a new space station, to be used for monitoring deep space along potential trade or exploration routes. Ultra Rodimus was obviously used to handling such things. Finally, the discussion wrapped up.

"Thank you." The president reached for his mug.

"That will do for the moment," Ultra Rodimus corrected. "Now, as for the Goa'uld..."

The president did a sudden spit-take, spraying coffee across his desk. Spluttering in surprise, he fumbled for a napkin to wipe away the mess. Ultra Rodimus waited patiently for him to finish.

"You've been keeping things from us," the tall robot rumbled, his voice dropping in pitch slightly.

"How do you know about that?!"

Ultra Rodimus leaned sideways, revealing the quartet standing on the table. Teal'c looked impassive. Sam chewed her lip slightly. Daniel looked innocent. Jack waved. The president's jaw dropped.

"We have a Stargate," Ultra Rodimus announced. "These four came through it several hours ago. They told us everything. You neglected to mention the SGC to us, and apparently you neglected to tell them about us."

While the president was still trying to digest what he'd just learned, Ultra Rodimus proceeded to chew him out for withholding important information and neglecting to mention a dangerous enemy. He also stated his intention of going through the Stargate to negotiate directly with General Hammond. After letting the president absorb that, Ultra Rodimus switched topics slightly, chewing him out for keeping the Transformers' existance from the SGC.

"That was not my doing!" the president protested.

"Was it not?" Ultra Rodimus tilted his head. "I can guess who it was. If Kinsey comes near me again, I'm going to step on him."

"You wouldn't!"

"He's been a thorn in my side since my return to Earth, and he was a thorn in the side of my predecessor. Unlike Optimus, I do not tolerate such pests. This is going too far."

The president sighed. "I'll speak to him."

"Just keep him out of my way, or you'll be short a senator." With that, Ultra Rodimus cut the connection.

"So Kinsey hasn't just been annoying us," Jack commented.

"No. He's been at us since we started making treaties with Earth."

"Our sympathies."

"Thank you."

Sam shifted her weapon. "I have to get to the Gate and report to General Hammond."

"Quarters will be readied for you. Jazz?"

The black and white Autobot nodded and rose from his chair. Sam climbed into his hand, and the two left the room. Ultra Rodimus looked at the others.

"Dismissed."

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Alarms howled through the SGC, bringing General Hammond to the control room. Hammond hurried over to Davis. He looked through the window in time to see the iris spiral shut, and the Stargate open.

"Receiving a transmission from SG-1," Davis reported.

"Let's hear it."

A screen blinked on. Sam Carter's face appeared on it.

"Report, Major."

"We arrived safely," Sam reported. "Much to our surprise, we discovered that this planet is actually inhabited. We made successful contact with the inhabitants. They are a very... unusual race. An ambassador will be returning with us tomorrow."

Hammond blinked in surprise. "Already?"

"They are already acquainted with Earth."

"How many will be returning with you?"

"One."

"A guest room will be readied."

She nodded, then ended the transmission. The Stargate shut down. Hammond stared at the inactive Gate for a long moment, then turned away. As he began giving the orders to prepare the SGC for negotiations, he couldn't help wondering what he and the SGC were getting into this time.

To be continued...

From the sheer amount of ideas I'm getting for this story, it'll turn out to be much longer than I'd originally thought. This is turning into a long-term project. And I think I like that. What do you think? Send me reviews! And now, last chapter's reviewer responses:

Gromia: I know picky people. I'm not one of them. I just write. Here's the next chapter for you. Like it?

Nighshae: I've always been a fan of the Transformers. It surprised me that there are so few crossovers between the Transformers universe and other universes, so I decided to try and write some. I wrote the first TF crossovers for Stargate SG-1, Andromeda, and Earth: Final Conflict. Thanks for letting me know where Cheyenne is. I couldn't figure it out.

Fenestrae: Thanks for the compliment. How did your exams go, or have you had them yet?

That's all for this chapter. See you in the next one!