Oh yeah, the unnamed members(I know they have names now) are dead.
Onyx's Guardian
Callum was troubled, he'd served the Decepticons for years without question, he wasn't informed of the many operations they were undertaking, of the prison camps and whatever horrors happened within them.
He didn't need to know, he kept an eye on events happening around Kaon for Megatron, helped Shockwave out here and there or studied the tactics and strategies employed by the Seekers. But, hearing that all Decepticons had been ordered to wipe out every Autobot, it made him wonder what other things they had committed.
He knew that some groups, such as the D.J.D were brutal, Primus, he forget about them, he had no doubt that he was going to be added to The List for his betrayal. He sighed, the Autobots only wanted to be free, to be free of the oppression of the Decepticons. He'd been told that the Decepticons started off fighting for equal rights, to be able to determine their own function, regardless of what their alt mode determined.
Katolis, they'd joined because those in Lux Aurea had always treated them low, restricted their Energon rations and forbidden them from having any entertainment like other city states, the war had given them a chance to right so many wrongs. Now, he wasn't sure whether the Decepticons were fighting for the same thing anymore.
He glanced at his companions, the two Autobots were wary of him, he didn't blame them. He was a skilled warrior, able to best Megatron in combat if he so wished. His optics moved, sweeping the area carefully, he could recognise some of the landscape. A smirk formed upon his lips as he came to a stop.
He heard something move in the mist, several footsteps, he had feeling he knew who they belonged to. Runaan and Rayla were alert, weapons drawn. Callum shook his head as he stepped forward. "Ellis, Ava, I know you're there." He cried.
From the mist, two Minicons emerged, one fo them was a wolf, the other, just taller then the wolf, was female, she seemed to turn into some form of backpack, the wolf on the other hand, seemed to turn into chest armour.
The female, Ellis, smiled. "Callum, I thought I might find you around, Bait was acting very grumpy." At the mention of his name, the toad emerged from behind her.
Callum rolled his optics. "I thought I told you to scout ahead Bait, not find the Moon Nexus Observatory." He said, picking the toad up and resting him upon his shoulder.
Runaan blinked. "Moon Nexus Observatory, that place is real?" He questioned, stepping forward.
Ellis nodded. "Yeah, hidden from sight. I happened upon it sometime ago, early during the War, after my family farm was destroyed." She replied, a hint of sadness in her voice.
Rayla glanced at Runaan. "What is the Moon Nexus Observatory?"
"Legend says that the Moon Nexus Observatory was the sacred temple of Onyx Prime, where he stayed during the days of the Thirteen Primes. Myths surround the place, stating that his Triptych Mask was locked away within a vault that only he could access. When the Thirteen fell apart, Onyx and his followers built several defences around the place, intending to keep intruders out. And as a failsafe, he left one his most trusted, and powerful warriors as its guardian." Runaan explained.
Callum and Ellis exchanged a glance. "Uh, much of that is true." Ellis said, her gaze fell upon Callum's injuries. She gasped in shock. "Who injured you?"
Callum glanced at his damaged wing. "It's a long story."
Ellis glanced at Bait, then Ava. "Lujanne should be able to patch you up." She said, walking into the mist.
Callum glanced at his companions. "Come on, Lujanne won't try and kill you, Luna Tenebris might, she isn't fond of standard formers these days."
The place was ancient, metallic vines covered the building. A large tower reached high into the sky. Around the place were ancient markings and statues of a centaur with large wings and clawed hands decorated the place. Walking towards them, was a female bot, she had aspects of a bird lined into her frame, her cape formed from what appeared to be wings. The figure glanced at Callum, then at Runaan and Rayla. "Air Commander Callum, it is nice to see you again." She greeted.
Callum sighed awkwardly. "Former Air Commander, Lujanne, former. I've turned my back on the Decepticons." He said.
Lujanne frowned. "You are aware of the dangers you bring upon yourself by doing so."
Callum nodded. "I'm aware of the D.J.D and that I am now on The List." He responded.
Lujanne nodded and turned to face Runaan and Rayla. "It has been a while since I have seen new faces around here, The Great War has caught everyone's attention." She said. "I am Lujanne, emissary and Titan Master of Luna Tenebris." She introduced.
Runaan nodded, watching as Ellis pointed at Callum's injured wing. Lujanne raised an optic. "I see your defection wasn't without a fight. Come, let us see what we can do to help repair this damage."
The inside of the place was large, an empty throne rested. Callum sat, watching Rayla and Runaan closely as they observed the place. Ellis and Ava were busy tending to Bait. The silence didn't help his mind as Lujanne worked upon his wing, and any other damage he'd incurred during the escape.
The silence didn't last long as Runaan soon turned his attention towards Callum. "How did you discover this place? And why didn't you tell your superiors about it?" He wondered.
Callum sighed. "When I returned to Katolis five years ago, I was slightly overcome with my duties, and made a habit of flying around to clear my mind. I started to explore the surrounding air, venturing into places others wouldn't dare. I happened across this place during one of my flights."
"I was shocked that this place was real, I had heard the tales about the Thirteen from my mother, about how the bestial Cybertronians revered Onyx Prime. My presence seemed to anger Luna Tenebris, but Lujanne managed to calm her down. I promised not to reveal its existence to anyone. Honouring the children of Primus was something that my mother taught me to do, to never disgrace their legacy."
Runaan nodded. "You come here to clear your mind then."
"Often, the last few months in particular saw me coming here weekly." Callum glanced at Lujanne. "I need a favour."
Lujanne blinked. "What kind?"
"I need guidance, I need someone to help answer some questions I have." Callum said.
Lujanne nodded. "I shall see if Luna Tenebris will help you." Her optics started to glow brightly.
Silence fell as Callum turned his attention to Rayla, she'd sat down somewhere, her optics looking over the ancient walls filled with text.
"Luna Tenebris will help you, come. I shall lead the way." Lujanne said, her optics returning to their normal glow.
Callum nodded, following her down the hallways. The two came to a stop before a large door. Lujanne stepped forward and placed a hand upon the place. "You will be alone while you communicate with her." She said.
Callum nodded and entered through the doors. The room was dark, save for a large sphere that pulsed with different colours like a computer. Callum fell to his knees. "Luna Tenebris, I need guidance." He said.
He waited for a reply, seconds turned to minutes. He wondered if the guardian would ever speak to him. "I sense trouble in you young one, many thoughts cloud your processors. What is it you need guidance for?" A female voice said.
Callum sighed. "I, I feel like I've been fighting on the wrong side of the war."
"Do you?"
"Yeah, the Decepticons, when I was informed about their purpose, it seemed right, to have equal rights, to be treated like others, to be able to decide what their profession was instead of their alt mode." Callum paused. "But now, now I'm not sure. Lord Megatron ordered genocide on the Autobots. That, that doesn't sit well with me. I feel like the Decepticons have strayed from their goal."
"That is troubling. And the Autobots?"
"They just want peace, to be free of war, to have their own freedom. And to me, their goals seem more like the ones the Decepticons had when they first arose." Callum closed his optics. "I am torn between where I belong. Am I Decepticon, or am I Autobot?"
"You do not wish to be Decepticon, you do not want to commit the terrors they have done, but you also enjoy the freedom you had. I have seen this once before. Aaravos was once torn between his loyalties. All I have to say, is to follow your spark. We all find our place in the universe one day."
Callum nodded. "I do have another query."
"Ask away, young one."
"I feel a connection to the Prime revered by Katolis, but also to that of Onyx Prime. I feel a connection to both Megatronus and Onyx. And I am unsure why." Callum began. "I have a blank spot, a place where I've yet to discover or learn something. But I. I just don't know how to proceed, I feel empty, like I'm lacking something."
Silence rang out as Luna Tenebris processed this the sphere glowed brighter as a result. "There is something different about you. You are, strange. I have never once seen any like you. You have aspects of a bestial alt form, yet also that of a standard former. All I can offer is a word of advice. Follow your spark, and it will bring you to the answers your desire."
Callum nodded. "Thank you, Luna Tenebris. You are humble and wise. I am grateful for your guidance."
"You are welcome Callum."
You all ready for some Transformers knowledge to be dropped on your head?
The D.J.D, the initials for the Decepticon Justice Division was created by IDW Publishing in their first 2005-2018/2019 run of comics. It was a team of five deadly Decepticons tasked with hunting down Cons who'd betrayed the Decepticons, they were known for having The List, the only way one would know if they were on it would be when they came crashing down to kill you. Their members consisted of Tarn, Kaon, Helex, Tesarus and Vos, each of them were named after the first few cities conquered by the Decepticons. These names are code names as well.
The Moon Nexus, I wanted to incorporate the place into the story somehow, and after remembering about a location visited in the Sea of Rust during Fall of Cybertron about an ancient observatory used by the ancients, came up with the idea that the Moon Nexus was an observatory, though not for the stars, but for the dead.
The Thirteen Primes, they were the original transformers, they are pretty much the children of Primus, as they were all created by the great god. They are prima, Vector Prime, Alpha Trion, Solus Prime, Micronus Prime, Alchemist Prime, Nexus Prime, Onyx Prime, Amalgamous Prime, Quintus Prime, Liege Maxiamo, The Fallen/Megatronus Prime and the Thirteenth Prime(Sometimes the thirteenth prime is Optimus Prime)
Of the thirteen, I felt that Onyx Prime fit the idea of the moon best, it also came with a bonus as I could tie him into those who turned into dragons. The Triptych Mask replaces the function that the Moon Nexus held in the show. It's three faces, Farsight, Predator and Mournsong, allowed him to see three different things. Farsight granted him visions of other places and times. Predator gave him insight into any creature to hunt without flaw while Mournsong allowed him to watch the journey of a spark into the hidden region of death. The statues of the centaur with wings was Onyx Prime.
Aaravos was mentioned, but we won't be focusing on him for a while, all I'll say is that he has a history with the Thirteen Primes.
Luna Tenebris may not appear fully, but the sphere of lights that Callum spoke to was her brain. Why? Well Luna Tenebris is a rare breed of Cybertronian known as a Titan, a gigantic figure that stands well above the others. Titans are a living arsenal of weaponry, capable of leaving planets a wasteland with their firepower. I don't even know how to describe the size of a Titan, all I can say is that they have been called cityformers. Luna Tenebris forms a part of the Moon Nexus.
Lujanne on the other hand, her title of emissary to Luna Tenebris means she greets and speaks for the ancient Cybertronian, her other title, Titan Master was introduced into the Transformer universes a few years ago, and has been explained. A Titan Master is a Cybertronian who work within the bodies of the Titans, maintaining their many systems, they were able to give extra power to another Cybertronian by turning into their head(unlike a Headmasters who are the Cybertronian and use a lifeless frame as a larger body.)