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AN: My mom's on the rampage so I'm getting limited computer time so update aren't going to be as regular
Chapter 10
"Ok. This is the fifth scenario we've come up with. If this one doesn't work we'll go with the original" Optimus said exasperated.
"Alright. We have your build team dig under the base supports causing it to collapse. Then launch an all out assault from the air." Megatron explained his 'brilliant' plan.
"Good but there's one problem", Optimus said.
"What?"
"We only have three fliers"
"We have five" Megatron argued.
"Not including the Deceptacons" Optimus said simply.
Megatron quickly recounted. "Damnit!"
"Original plan it is" Optimus said, wondering how Megatron had made it so far in the war.
"What was that plan again?" Megatron asked sheepishly.
Optimus sighed. "We're going to have the Spychangers lure the Deceptacons away from their" Megatron glared and Optimus hurriedly corrected himself "your base and then hit them with an all out ground assault".
"Ok then let's assemble the men."
"Ok men you all know the plan right?" Optimus asked standing in front of the Autobots and Predicons with Megatron.
"Yes sir" was the unanimous response.
"Good we will move out in three hours so go do whatever you need to do to prepare. Dismissed."
The assembled group split and headed to either their barracks or where ever they spent their free time. Optimus joined the Autobot brothers on the way to the infirmary.
When they got there Koji was just putting a shirt on over the bandages. Sideburn was still sitting on his recharge table since T-Ai wanted to check him for damage one last time before she let him leave.
"Koji" Optimus said to get his attention. Koji turned around keeping his eyes lowered. Optimus sighed. He'd hoped that the most recent incident with the Sakas wouldn't send them back to square one but apparently it had.
"I need to know if there's anything else you know about Scourge's plan other than what you told me earlier." Koji shook his head. "We're about to try to take back Megatron's base in a few hours and any information you might have overheard would really help."
Koji still said nothing. Optimus resigned himself to the fact that he'd have to start all over again at restoring his friend's confidence.
"Koji once this is over you will be safe from them. I know I haven't been able to keep some of my promises but this one you can count on. I'm not letting the Sakas near you ever again. After this you won't even be on the same planet."
Koji looked up at him and met his eyes for the first time since he gone back to the Sakas. Optimus saw unwavering trust in the child's eyes. It reassured him that Koji would eventually recover emotionally. But also made him feel … undeserving. He'd made promises before and had failed to fulfill them. Yet Koji still trusted him to take care of him still. Parenting was going to be a humbling experience. 'Maybe I should get Magnus to try it' he though randomly. Then Koji smiled his first real smile since before his father's death.
"Ok everyone present and accounted for?" Optimus asked.
"Yes sir"
"OK. Let's move out."
"The humans are gone Scourge"
"Damnit! How are we going to find earth's energy resources without Onishi's brat" Scourge yelled slamming his fist down on the armrest of his (Megatron glares) –Megatron's throne.
"How does the kid know anyway? I thought Onishi was the only one who knew this stuff."
"The brat tagged along with his father whenever he could to get away from Saka. Then he read Onishi's journals, which he hide after Onishi's death … damn brat" he finished ,muttering.
"So what are we going to do?"
"Wait until we get a chance to grab the kid again. Take it and start collecting the energy." Scourge said. "Now get back to work!"
AN: Short but the ending's coming in a few more chapters