A/N: As the title suggest this is the step up to my version of the ending of Darkness Rising, but without Dark Energon as a factor. And there are some surprises in this chapter so if you want to learn more, read the authors note down below, ITS IMPORTANT YOU READ IT AS IT TIES IN WITH THE OVERALL STORY. Okay, now, lets see what's happening with our beloved Moonfall shall we?

Chapter 6-Setting the Stage

I walked among the halls of the Nemesis making my way to the Bridge, a situation was happening. All higher ranking officers were being called, unfortunately Breakdown and Knockout were away on a mission, so it was just me, Soundwave, Starscream and of course Lord Megatron.

Even though I didn't want to be a higher ranking officer, since I have self trust issues, I still was given the job by the Lord himself. So I couldn't not say no. But then again it is an honorary position as I have not found my place just yet, so official I am called an Honorary Officer.

Anyways, back to the present.

I entered the Bridge, only the officers were present and on the screen behind them all was that showed a location on Earth, it was pinpointed to a remote region far north on a large island above the American continent.

"Ah, good you are here. We have a developing situation." Starscream proclaimed.

"What's going on?" I asked, Lord Megatron elaborated.

"It seems two ships have crash landed on an island called Baffin Island. It seems they are Autobot and Decepticon in origin. And from the readings battle is commencing and the Autobots are reinforcing their new forces. So, we need to intervene."

"Than what are we waiting for?" I asked with my servos on my hips, Lord Megatron smirked before commanding Soundwave to deploy the Groundbridges.

One opened near us and we all rushed through with Lord Megatron at the front, I stayed relatively close to Starscream, as Soundwave was still a creep in my mind and Lord Megatron needed to stand on his own like the strong leader I believe he can be.

Once we reached the other side the battle had seemed to pause for our arrival. Other ground bridges had allowed vehicons, eradicons and seekers to all join us on the tundra earth.

In front of me I took in the features of everyone.

For the Autobots the only one I recognized was Redhorn or Cliffjumper, still prefer the nickname. The others were varied, but a voice crept into my audio, the voice of Solus Prime told me who I faced now as she somehow slowed time down once more.

'The femme is the Partner of Cliffjumper, she is a vengeful sort and a determined ninja. Her alt mode is the Kawasaki Ninja 250 R and her weaponry are arm blades and dual blasters. Her name is Arcee, what is your nickname for her?'

It seems like Solus likes my nickname thing I do, interesting, she's more mortal than god, that's good.

I whispered a name that sprung to mind, "Lex Talionus."

'The Wrecker of the Autobots, he is a gentle giant but will smash his foes without a single qualm. His alt mode is an unknown type of SUV and his weaponry are wrecking balls and dual blasters. His name is Bulkhead, what is your nickname for him?'

"Giantcrusher."

'The Scout of the Autobots, he is a young mech raised by Optimus Prime but he has wisdom beyond his years even without his voice. His alt mode is the Urbana 500 and his only weapons are dual blasters. His name is Bumblebee, what is your nickname for him?'

"Fisticuffs."

'The Medic of the Autobots, he is usually not on the battlefield and has seen much in his older age thought don't let the grumpy exterior fool you, he has a good spark. His alt mode is of an unknown make of an ambulance. His only weapons are dual short blades. His name is Ratchet, what is your nickname for him?'

"Bladehand."

'Finally, the last original member of Team Prime, The Leader of the Autobots. Once brother in arms to Megatron he now fights for a free and just Cybertron though he tends to close himself off to emotions there hidden deep is something never seen by many. His alt mode is the Peterbilt Semi Truck. His weapons are dual swords and heavy blasters. His name is Optimus Prime, what...is you're nickname for him?"

I smirked, she was worried and curious about this one.

"Lightbringer."

I could feel a smile on her faceplate, though I saw nothing, but then I looked to the new arrivals, both Autobot and Decepticon.

"Who are they?"

'You will meet the Decepticons later, for now, let me regal you of the Autobots as you will only encounter them in combat. The first of the three new arrivals is someone from a world much like your own called Exandria. Her old name was Moon Nemesis, a tiefling gunslinger who worshiped the knowledge goddess Ioun and whose curiosity in all things is unbounded.'

"Tiefling, a half mortal half devil being? I haven't had the pleasure of meeting someone like that often."

'Yes, but now she is reborn as Bulletta , a gunslinging grounder Autobot. Her alt mode is the 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara Edition, unlike you though she hasn't any built in weapons but a revolver energon pistol and a sniper energon rifle.'

She was taller than me, given her alt mode and such, but retained a sleek feminine form. Her main colors were black with highlights of red, her protoform being ashen grey. She wore light armor that was evenly spaced, but had this trench coat that she wore, it was made of metal and were most of the black was on her, the rest mostly being red.

Her helm had two horns going back and up, she had white strips of metal like hair that was 'tied off' into a bun. She had a tail as well, her eyes a deadly yellow, sharp teeth, and heeled peds. Her tires located in her legs and back.

"Why is she here?"

'Same as you, save the world from her side. You will work together to bring the factions together slowly. And yes, more of you will arrive. Now, onto the two other Autobots. The mech is known as Sideswipe and the other look a like is his twin, Sunstreaker. Both mischievous mechs that prank fellow Autobots and scare Decepticons. There weapons are dual blasters and blades, there alt modes are 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo, do have nicknames for any of them?'

I thought for a moment, taking in all the information.

"The tiefling femme I'll call Nemesis as it seems fitting and the twins Terror and Havoc with Terror being Sunstreaker and Havoc being Sideswipe, now at least tell me the names of the Decepticons, I want to know."

She laughed, 'Fine, but only their names, I want you to learn them for yourself. The seeker mechs are Starscream's brothers Skywarp and Thundercracker, the femme is called Astraea who is a explosive expert.'

I stared at the three Decepticons, both of Starscream's brothers were similar in design to their brother but seemed individualized with Thundercracker being more well built with purple and yellow coloring while Skywarp was in between his brothers with a light blue and white coloring. Astraea was taller than me, looks like she could be an off road truck, her color scheme dark blue and black.

With all this new information bubbling in my helm I knew all the cards on the table, and now it was time to gamble.

And with that thought, her presence was gone, and time began again.

Lord Megatron proclaimed, "You are outmatched, Optimus Prime, leave and I may let you live!"

Optimus narrowed his blue optics, "Autobots, retreat." He said with reluctance.

"But Optimus-" Sideswipe whined but was stopped by Bulletta.

"He is right, we must retreat, it's for our own good." She seemed to know when to run or when to fight, that one's got a good helm on her shoulders.

The groundbridge opened up and the Autobots departed, I heard a loud sigh and looked to see Astraea seemingly sad.

"Aw, but I wanted to see them dance when I threw my mini bombs at them!" She seemed annoyed, I replied.

"If you did that you would start a slaughter, which is a waste." She snapped her helm to me, she was a very angular and sharp femme and her red glowing eyes were making me on my guard.

"Oh, who's this we have here?" She seemed curious, almost to curious as she smiled with a devil's grin.

Lord Megatron spoke up, "Not now, Astraea, for now we must head back and you all are to give me report of what you've been up too, understood?"

They all nodded their heads, and another portal opened. As I walked through I caught a glimpse of Starscream running up to his brothers and talking with them as they walked through, I wonder what they are up to?

Ah, well.

Now I think I'm going to my room and collect my thoughts, I just got a whole lot of info today. And it all seems relevant right now.

Lets just hope this isn't the beginning of something bigger.

….

I'm gonna eat my words, aren't I?

A/N: ALRIGHT EVERYONE LISTEN UP! As you might of guessed I am going to be writing a tie in story with this one, I don't have a title for it just yet or the date of its upload but I will tell you in the Authors notes when I update. And yes it will be from the side of the Autobots and the main protagonist will be Bulletta(Pronounced Bullet-tah) aka Moon Nemesis, and yes she is also a D&D character from the Tal Dorei Campaign Guide. And yes, there will be more of my D&D characters coming in on both sides, with that being said, this collective universe that I am building here is what I call the Falling Stars Universe. Why am I calling it that, because most of my characters are broken people OKAY! Makes interesting characters in my mind, anyways thank you for reading this long paragraph and have a lovely day, night or whatever time it is for you! BYE! (Also if you are wondering what Moonfall's nickname for Arcee is, go on google and look up the defention of it, its pretty cool, well I think it is at least)