Well guys, I'm sorry. I should of uploaded last Thursday, but writer's block grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. BUT I made this chapter longer than usual and I still plan to update again on Thursday. Now. I saw a few questions, so here are my answers:

1. Ratchet is still at base, along with Bulkhead and the children. I intend to use all of them in a sequel, if this goes anywhere.

2. Some of the characters may seem OOC, specifically Optimus. Optimus has a few more demons in my story. I'm sorry if you don't like that, but it's hard to write a story around a character that has no visible emotions ever. His emotions will still be blocked off from everyone else, but you, the readers, will get to see some of them from his side. His personality is similar to his IDW 2005 comics, if anyone read those. Speaking of which, to those IDW fans, how do you feel about the ending and the new IDW 2019 comics? I was a little disappointed in the ending, and I'm iffy about the new comics. Anyways, enjoy the story!

Optimus nodded and sat down. "Though it may seem hard to believe, none of us were humans until a few days ago." He had tried hard to come up with a lie. Nothing seemed believable, so he went with the truth, well, the best he could figure was the truth.

"We are from another world and dimension entirely," Optimus began. "We were autonomous robotic organisms from a planet called Cybertron. We know of your race because we eventually traveled to a different Earth in another dimension."

Kakashi sighed. It was extremely hard to believe any of this. And yet at the same time, it very strangely made sense. 'Get a grip, Kakashi. He's pulling your leg. There's no way in hell that they're from another world or dimension or whatever. But...if they are enemies of Konoha, then shouldn't they have a more believable story? As ridiculous as this seems, it could be true.'

"You should start from the beginning. Like, the very beginning," Kakashi said, still pondering his concerns about these "aliens".

"Before time began, there was Primus and Unicron, one an incarnation of creation, the other of destruction. Primus, was the creator of everything, in every dimension. Unicron, on the other hand, wanted nothing but destruction. He sought to envelop every thing in total chaos. Primus eventually defeated Unicron, through the creation of the original thirteen Primes. I am the last of the Primes, chosen by Primus himself to become one."

Kakashi thought back to when Megatron started glowing. "When Megatron started acting weird, he called you 'disciple of Primus', but before that he called you Prime. Why did he change?"

Optimus started again, saying, "Unicron took possession of his body." 'This seems ridiculous, even to me. They'll never fall for it.'

Naruto asked what Kakashi was thinking: "How? I thought you said he was defeated."

"Defeated, yes. Gone, no. Ever since the start of the Great War that purged our planet, and even before then, Megatron was very ambitious. One of his greatest ambitions was to infuse himself with Unicron's fossilized blood. It gives him an extremely potent healing ability, but allows Unicron to enter his sub-conscious whenever he chooses."

Sakura shuddered. "Everything about that statement was just disturbing" she said. A mental image of some horned creature laughing demonically appeared before her, but she had no idea where it came from.

"Not only that, but Unicron exists somewhere on this world, preparing to awaken and destroy Earth," Optimus told them. "I don't know when that might happen, but be weary of it. We have no qualms with your people. In fact, we can help you with whatever you need. As I said before, we're only looking for a place to stay."

Kakashi sighed. "Very well. I'll believe you until you give me reasons to think otherwise. You've proven that you can fight. You should enlist to become ninja."

"Who are we meeting again?" Smokescreen asked, in his usual blunt way.

"The Hokage" Kakashi replied. He looked back to see the blank stares of all four Autobots.

"The leader of our village. If you want to help the village, you're gonna need to talk to her."

Optimus nodded and they continued walking, taking in the sights. He noticed carved portraits of five individuals on cliff. Konoha was a very beautiful place, he decided. Everyone he had seen so far had smiled and waved at him and the others. He smelled various things that were foreign to him, which he imagined was food of some variety. Soon, they arrived at Hokage Tower. He wondered how Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the humans they had befriended were doing.

Kakashi walked in to Tsunade's office, along with his new acquaintances. The office was particularly messy today, and the room reeked of alcohol.

"What do you want, Hatake? And who are they?" she asked, perturbed. She pulled out a bottle of sake and took a long swig.

'Great. She's in one of those moods' Kakashi said to himself. He hated it when she was like this. He still wondered why someone like her had taken the job of Hokage in the first place.

"Um, these are rather skilled warriors who would like to help Konoha."

"They wouldn't know anything about what happened to the guards, would they?" the Fifth Hokage grilled. She had recived reports of both guards' bodies laying a few yards away from their posts.

Kakashi started to say something, but Optimus interrupted. "We did not kill the guards. But we do know who did."

"And who might that be?"

"His name is Megatron. He primarily wears silver, along with that being his hair color."

"Hmm. What is it with all these silver-haired pests causing me problems?", Tsunade asked while looking at Kakashi, "Anyway, I suppose someone can train you four. I'm almost out of ninja, so I'll take what I can get. Especially if this 'Megatron' is around.

Optimus pondered for a moment. "I would like it if someone trained my friends. But I will be training myself," he proclaimed. Ever since Megatron's betrayal, Optimus Prime, or rather, Orion Pax, had been a loner. He had done his best to never trust or even befriend anyone fir a ling while. Team Prime, along with a few others, such as Ironhide and Ultra Magnus, were exceptions. But even with them he was secretive and did almost everything himself, excluding missions during the war. He trained by himself. He read by himself. Hell, he had went to Earth first, by himself. This wasn't going to be any different.

"Optimus could you step outside for a moment?" Arcee asked. She was giving the same look that she had back at camp, when he was thinking of his dream.

"Sure."

"I don't see why you have to be so stubborn. These people can do all kinds of crazy things! Do you ever think that you might actually need help?" she demanded, "I know that you're a loner, trust me, I get it. But it's time you give up on the past. I remember you telling me the same thing after Tailgate died. And again after Cliffjumper. Take your own advice. What happened with Megatron, happened eons ago!" Her light green eyes stared up at the Autobot leader, silently pleading him to stay. He felt a pang of guilt when he said:

"... I'm not going to change my mind. I will train myself. That's always worked for me before."

"Fine. Don't come running back to me when you need help. If you excuse me, I'll be joining my friends," she said coldly. "Not that you understand what those are," she added under her breath.

Optimus felt bad for a moment, the look on Arcee's face before he had answered sticking with him. But then he decided if he was ever going to get anywhere, he'd need to leave the Hokage Tower.

Optimus walked up and down the streets of Konaha, looking for a library. He hated not knowing where anything was. He also hated walking back and forth. After an hour, he was about to give up when he heard a female voice from behind.

"Excuse me, but are you looking for something?" she asked. "You've walked up and down the street a dozen times. We wouldn't have watched you but Shikamaru is suspicious of you."

Optimus turned to see a blonde girl wearing purple and a boy with a strange haircut shooting her a glare.

"Yes. I'm looking for a library."

"Well it's a few blocks in that direction," she said, pointing.

"Thank you...?"

"Ino," she said helpfully.

"Thank you, Ino," Optimus said, before walking toward the direction she had pointed. He felt like an idiot for looking only looking in the same general area. Dust had caked up on his shoes after the hour he spent walking.

He walked into the building that smelled like paper. He saw all kinds of people in there; the place was the busiest he had visited so far. Parents teaching their children, a group of teenagers looking for the newest books of a series, and an older gentleman reading a book about...love. He walked up to the front desk. A woman looked up and greeted him with a smile. "What can I help you with today?" Optimus stared straight ahead and answered, "Anything about fighting techniques." The woman pointed. "If you need anything else, please come back over here."

Optimus noted that only a young girl was sitting over in that section. There were a few books strewn about on the blue carpeted floor next to her, and she appeared to be crying. His instinct was to comfort her, but he was pressed for time. He sighed, and trudged over and sat down next to her. "Is something wrong?" he asked. 'Stupid question, Optimus. You probably just made it worse.' He looked at her. She couldn't be older than eight. She was wearing a scarlet skirt and a white shirt, which had a red stain on one of the sleeves. She glanced up at him. "Go away," she murmured. "Mind telling me what happened?" he asked, even though he knew he should just leave. "S-someone hurt my daddy. He was mean. At first he looked old and hurt, so my daddy walked over and asked what was wrong. Then the old man turned around and hit my daddy, and t-then..." her voice broke off, and she started crying again. Optimus' gut wrenched. He knew exactly who she was talking about. He sighed again. "What if I told you the very same person had killed my father as well? I know exactly how you feel." The girl looked up at him, curiousity in her eyes. "He was my friend once. And then he betrayed me. He killed everyone I loved. I thought it was hopeless. That I was hopeless. But someone pulled me out of the hole I had dug myself. He taught me how to move on." The girl continued looking at him. "Why is that man so mean?" We never did anything to him." Optimus thought for a moment. "Megatron is that way because, I suppose, that's who he wants to be. What's your name, kid?" For the first time since he had met her, she smiled. "I'm Miko. Who are you?" Optimus froze for a few seconds, being reminded of the humans they had befriended for the first time since the desert. Sure, he had thought of them, but he hadn't expected this. "I'm...Orion. Do you have any friends, Miko?" She shook her head sadly. "Tell you what, Miko. I'll be your friend. Just make sure you're here at the same time everyday, and we can talk about whatever we want." The girl brightened. "Ok! But we're only gonna talk about happy things. I don't want to think of sad things anymore." Optimus liked that. He had no idea why he had decided to even talk to the child, but he was glad that he did. As the girl walked away, he decided to focus on the task at hand. He found a few books on chakra, and checked them out. After memorizing everything about chakra natures and control, he had found that he had an affinity nature of lighting.

Optimus was still at the training grounds 22 hours later. He had mastered some of the more basic techniques and was now practicing some more middle-class techniques. He hadn't slept since he started training, and it was starting to catch up with him. As he continued training, his mind wandered to when Megatron had first started training him.

"And so our training begins, Orion. So tell me, why do you want to learn how to fight?" a young Megatron asked humbly. "Because I want to be like you!" the young librarian stated proudly. Megatron laughed whole-heartedly. "Well then, we'll start with a few basic tactics. Kicks, punches, throwing weapons." Orion and Megatron had the sort of bond that brothers would normally share. "You're a natural, Orion. But you'll need to come a lot farther before you can even hope to defeat me," Megatron inquired. "Defeat...you? I don't think I could ever do that." Megatron laughed again. "Of course. Someday you will surpass me." Optimus was surprised by the gladiator's words. Surely if the great Megatron could believe in him, he could believe in himself.

Optimus smiled at the thought. He hadn't thought of those days in a long time. Thinking of the man Megatron once was saddened the Prime. He looked up at the sky. The position of the sun indicated the time, but he had no idea how to measure time in such a way. He did know that it was getting close to the time he had promised to talk to Miko. He smiled and headed toward the library.

a few days later

Optimus had mastered several advanced techniques of ninjutsu and was now interested in Genjutsu. He had heard the Chunin exams were going on, but he decided to keep training. Miko had told him the village's expert Genjutsu user was Kurenai Yuhi. He planned to meet with her later that day. As he tried time and time again to create a new lightning-based technique, his mind wandered back to his training with his old friend.

"Stance like this. It'll help with the power of your strike," Megatron commanded. Orion and Megatron were practicing swordplay. In the years that they had trained, Orion had learned countless fighting techniques and a few life lessons. Optimus continued swinging his sword against Megatron's, watching for a break in his defense. Megatron didn't break stride once, countering all of Orion's strikes until he broke through the young librarian's defense. "Yield." Orion sighed and got up. "Orion... I need your help with something." Orion looked confused for a moment. "Sure, what is it?" Megatron smiled. "I'm sure you know, I'm retiring from the pits. What you didn't know is that I'm taking a career in politics. We both know that isn't my strong suit, so I need your help with my campaign."

As he trained he noted that several masters and students trained everyday. He also learned that Kurenai was one of the masters, so he decided to go speak with her. He waited until her students left before asking her about Genjutsu.

"Excuse me? I heard you use Genjutsu." A voice in the back of his head, possibly Ironhide said, 'Boy, we really need to work on your introductions.'

Kurenai turned and was greeted by a man she had never seen before. In a few ways, he reminded her of Kakashi, because of the mask he was wearing. Except that he had slightly longer hair, both his eyes were visible, and the laziness that could always be found in the last Hatake's eye wasn't present, replaced by a fiery determination. He was also a few inches taller and had a bulkier physique. She'd be lying if she said he wasn't attractive.

"Yes, I am the resident Genjutsu user in Konoha. Who are you, and what can I help you with?"

"I am Orion. I was wondering how to use Genjutsu. I'm trying to familiarize myself with a lot of different techniques."

"Ok. I can help you with that. But I'm finished for today. I planned on giving my students a break tomorrow, so I'll begin teaching you about it then."

"Thank you for doing this. I appreciate it greatly."

As he resumed training, he wondered how Arcee and the others were doing. 'Probably way ahead of you, old man,' he said to himself. This time it was Kakashi that broke his thoughts. "You know, you're gonna have to stop training eventually." Kakashi was both impressed and disturbed with the sheer amount of time Optimus had put into training. He also noticed that the only reak time he took a break was when he went to the library at the same time everday, to talk to a young girl.

Optimus sighed. "Why are you interrupting me?"

"Well, my friends and I were going out for some drinks tonight, and I figured I'd invite you," Kakashi replied calmly.

Optimus recalled the one time he had taken part in drinking back on Cybertron. It didn't go so well. That was the first time he had ever seen Megatron and Alpha Trion agree on anything. They were both equally disappointed in him that day.

"If you want me to come with you, I will. But I won't participate in the act of drinking."

Kakashi shrugged. He was sure the last Prime had his reasons for not wanting to drink. Soon they arrived at the bar. Kakashi walked in along with Optimus. Optimus

decided he hated the smell of alcohol at that moment. The place practically oozed the smell. It was making him nauseous.

"You're finally here Kakashi!" the booming voice of Gai said, "Our contest can begin!" Optimus stared at the man with the absolute strangest attire he'd seen since he arrived in Konaha. He was wearing a green skin-tight jumpsuit with orange leg warmers and the same jacket as Kakashi. Coupled with his weird hair, he made for quite a strange sight. The wooden floor of the bar creeked as Kakashi and Optimus moved to sit down.

"Optimus, I'd like you to meet my friends: Gai, Asuma, and Genma. Guys, this is Optimus."

As the others began drinking and hollering, Optimus looked at the one called Asuma, who didn't join in.

"Nice to meet you," Asuma said.

"Likewise."

"I saw you talking to Kurenai at the training grounds today. I just wanted to tell you, don't get any ideas. She's spoken for."

Optimus hadn't the faintest idea what he was going on about. "I was just asking for some help with Genjutsu. What are you talking about?"

Asuma looked relieved. "Nothing. Drink I had already must be going straight to the brain." Optimus nodded slowly, pretending to understand.

a few hours later

Kakashi had passed out after his twelfth drink. Optimus and Asuma had volunteered to carry him home.

"I keep telling him not to involve himself in these stupid games with Gai, but he never listens," Asuma muttered. "To damn competitive for his own good." Optimus was carrying the silver-haired Jonin, and Asuma was leading him to Kakashi's apartment. When they got there, Optimus set him down on the couch. He looked at a picture on the wall. In the picture, a young Kakashi stood with three other people. "Who were they?" He asked Asuma. "Kakashi's team. But it's his story to tell, not mine."

the next day

When Kakashi woke up and looked out his window, he was quite suprised to see a lone Optimus standing in front of the residence. He threw on his clothes and walked outside.

"You're not training, and you're not at the library. I must still be drunk."

Optimus, choosing to ignore the statement, followed Kakashi back inside and asked,"Who are they?" nodding towards a picture of team Minato on the wall. Even though Asuma had told him who they were, he wanted to see what Kakashi said. Kakashi smiled sadly under his mask. "They were my team." Optimus nodded, noting the past tense. One thing he had noticed since becoming a Prime, was that even through a picture the Matrix told him if someone was alive or dead. He first noticed it during a video transmission from Hot Rod soon after he became Prime. The young Autobot was in a field of dead Cybertronians, when he had called. The Matrix was whispering deaddeaddeaddead to him, before pausing and sensing life in Hot Rod. It had freaked him out at first, but he got used to it eventually. Right now it was telling him that both of the kids in the picture were still alive. He could sense there presences somewhere on Earth.

"Kakashi."

"Hm?"

Optimus pointed at Rin and Obito. "They're still alive."

"It's not polite to joke about the dead, Optimus." Kakashi had a wistful look in his visible eye."

Optimus almost laughed at that. "I haven't joked since I became a Prime. And I'd certainly never joke about lost comrades. I've had my fair share of mourning to do."

Kakashi sighed. "How do you know that they're alive? I assure you, they're dead. I watched them both die. And what did you mean 'became a Prime'? Weren't you always?"

"No. I was once just a librarian. One had to earn the title of Prime through the acquisition of the Matrix of Leadership, which tells me if someone is alive or not, Optimus replied. Kakashi almost went into shock. He had just been told both his friends were alive. Even if the reason was truly one of the stupidest he'd ever heard, he had to hold out hope.

"Not to change the subject, but have you seen my fri-team recently?"Optimus questioned, pausing when almost said friends. He remembered what Arcee had said.

"Yes, Arcee passed the Chunin exams. The other two are Genin."

Optimus smiled to himself. He was right about them being way ahead of him.

"I heard you want to become a Jonin" Kakashi said. Optimus narrowed his eyes. The only person he said that to was Miko, meaning that Kakashi was spying on him. Choosing to ignore that thought, he asked:

"Is there any way I could?"

"You're in luck. I talked to the Hokage about it, and she said as long as you can defeat me, Asuma, Kurenai, Anko, and Gai. We're all Jonin, so if you can defeat us, I don't know how you couldn't be. There is a catch though." Optimus looked over at him. "And what might that be?" Kakashi smiled. "The whole village is going to be watching."

Optimus sighed. He'd been doing that a lot recently. "Give me a week. I haven't even talked to Kurenai about Genjutsu yet." Kakashi chuckled. I'll see you later, Optimus. I'm already three hours late to meet Naruto and Sakura. Oh, and by the way? I think Kurenai likes you." Optimus just shook his head, wondering what Kakashi meant.

Well that's Chapter 3 I hope you enjoyed it.

I know someone will mention that Optimus can't become a Jonin that way. Well, he can. I'm also aware that the Kazekage Rescue Mission took place right after Naruto got back, but I had to change things up for this story. It'll be soon. I don't intend for Kurenai/Optimus to ever go anywhere, because writing romance isn't my thing. I just thought it was a funny thing to add to this chapter. If anyone wants to expand on it feel free. Anyways, the next chapter will focus on Megatron, and the one after that on the other Autobots. These are in no sort of chronological order and actually are happening at the same time. After those two chapters, we have Optimus' fight to become a Jonin, and then the Kazekage Rescue Mission. After that, the story of Naruto will continue with the same major arcs etc. but just differently because of the Cybertronians' presence. If this ends up going anywhere, I'll make spinoffs, one-shots, and sequels. Also, only one more Cybertronian will be coming to this Universe. He's an Autobot that was only present in Fall of Cybertron, and not in the show.

And here are the affinity natures for the other Autobots

Arcee-Water

Bumblebee-Wind

Smokescreen-Fire

Hope you enjoyed! Please R and R!

Caleb