Dustin arrived outside of Fortress Maximus. He transformed into Shortstop and walked in. He passed various Autobots on the way to the bridge. He entered the room and could feel the tension. He walked straight to Optimus Prime.
"What's up, Prime?"
"A civil war has started within the ranks of the Decepticons. If this war spreads, then the whole universe will be a battlefield with not just us and the Decepticons but the both sides of the Decepticons. We need to take on both sides and stop this. I believe we'll need the help of the ES members as well. You'll be the liaison between us and the ES members. I'm going to send you to see Chief Eclipse to ask for the help of the ES members." Prime said.
"Understood." Shortstop said.
Shortstop turned, transformed and drove back to GOTT headquarters. Minutes later he arrived. The head of his exosuit folded away as he walked into GOTT headquarters. He looked over to the reception desk and saw that Éclair, Lumiere and Rikki were still behind it. Éclair noticed Dustin walking in. She smiled and he returned the smile. She knew that it was Transformer business if Dustin was walking past them in his exosuit heading for Chief Eclipse's office.
Dustin rode the conveyer to Chief Eclipse's office. The two guards straightened their staffs and allowed Dustin to enter. Dustin walked past Mercredi and into Eclipse's room. Eclipse sat behind her desk and when Dustin entered her attention went to the entering Autobot.
"Shortstop, what can I do for you?"
"Optimus Prime sent me to ask for your help against this oncoming Decepticon civil war. Prime believes that if this war gets out of hand it will affect the entire universe."
Eclipse pondered the thought for a moment.
"I'll give you the help of ES teams, Éclair, Lumiere, Sinistra, Dextera, Viola and Cesario." Eclipse said.
"The Autobots appreciate your cooperation." Dustin said. "We'll contact you when we are ready."
Eclipse nodded as Dustin turned and left. Dustin headed for the lobby doors. He turned his head towards Éclair as he walked. He smiled and winked, making Éclair blush. Dustin drove back to Fortress Maximus.
Later that day, Éclair, Lumiere, Sinistra, Dextera, Viola and Cesario stood outside of GOTT headquarters with Chief Eclipse.
"The Autobots have requested our assistance in the impeding of the Decepticon Civil War." Eclipse said.
Just then, Optimus Prime and the Autobots arrived. They all transformed and towered over the ES members. Optimus Prime knelt down to get closer to the ES members.
"I and the Autobots thank you for your assistance. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated." Prime said.
The ES members nodded in acknowledgement. Prowl stepped forward
"One of our operatives has informed us that the fighting as ceased for the time being. The Decepticons have divided into three factions. Faction 1 is led by Megatron, Faction 2 is led by Galvatron and Faction 3 is led by the Predacons. It would appear that the combiners are fighting each other on the planet Argus while the other two factions are on the planet Svarog. Galvatron would have the upper hand since he has Trypticon and Scorpinok on his side."
Jazz stepped up next to Prowl.
"We have split up the ES members with certain groups of the Autobots." Jazz said. "Éclair and Lumiere will go with Optimus Prime's assault team. Sinistra and Dextera will go with Ultra Magnus's assault team. And Viola and Cesario will go with Grimlock's assault team."
The two Autobots stepped back while Optimus stepped forward.
"Now that you all have been assigned, there isn't a moment to spare. ES members, get to your ships. Autobots, transform and roll out." Prime ordered.