The Autobots returned to the only place they had on Earth; the sealed Ark. Skyfire landed and the Autobots inside disembarked. Shortstop walked up to the key pad on the wall next to the door. He pressed a few buttons and large wall like door opened. The Autobots walked inside to the main control room. Jazz walked over to Teletran One and activated the computer. Shortstop stood off to the side with his arms crossed. Jazz noticed this and walked over to his friend.
"You all right, m'man?" Jazz asked.
"Do you think I made the right decision in retreating?"
"I do. You're a natural leader and you lead us well. You made the right decision in retreating. We were outnumbered and you wanted us to survive. That's what makes you a good Autobot." Jazz said.
Even though Shortstop had no mouth, Jazz knew Shortstop was smiling. Jazz returned to Teletran One. He pressed more buttons.
"Jazz calling Fortress Maximus."
Moments later, the image of Optimus Prime appeared on the screen.
"Jazz, report."
"Situation critical. More Decepticons have arrived. Galvatron and Stunticons included. We are currently outnumbered. Superion doesn't stand a chance against both of them. Request reinforcements."
"Request approved. Sending Omega Supreme, Windcharger, Prowl, Siren, Wheeljack, and the Protectobots." Optimus Prime replied.
"Acknowledged. Jazz out."
The screen went blank.
"Reinforcements are on their way." Jazz said.
Shortstop nodded.
Meanwhile, a small portion of Athens was destroyed. The Decepticons stood in the middle of the debris. Galvatron talked into his communicator on his arm. On the other end was Megatron.
"Autobots have retreated and we'll begin Operation: Annihilation." Galvatron said.
"Excellent." Megatron replied. "Begin the procedure and Earth will become our own planet-sized energy depot."
Galvatron closed his communicator and turned to his Decepticon away team.
"What's the word?" Drag Strip asked.
"We are to begin the operation immediately." Galvatron said.
The Decepticons began their destruction. They raised their weapons and fired at buildings and at people. Police officers fired their futile weapons at the Decepticons. The Decepticons just shrugged them off. Then from the sky came an orange laser blast and hit Galvatron in the back. The Decepticons stopped their reign of terror and turned their attention to the skies. Omega Supreme shot through the clouds firing his main cannon. The Autobots inside leapt out of his cargo hold and landed on the ground. Omega Supreme transformed into his robot mode.
"Like you guys are going to have a chance with us." Swindle said.
"Not that you will have one with us." Prowl said.
"Protectobots combine into Defensor." Hot Spot said.
The five Protectobots connected together. Then the two Decepticon combiners formed Menasor and Bruticus.
"We have you outnumbered." Galvatron said.
"Not anymore." Wheeljack said pointing past Galvatron.
Galvatron turned around to see the other Autobots blazing towards them with Shortstop leading the way.
"Autobots, transform and attack." Shortstop ordered.
The approaching Autobots transformed and joined the battle. The second battle on Earth had begun.
Meanwhile, Optimus Prime stood with another group of Autobots. They lined up in front of Fortress Maximus.
"Autobots, I have been informed that Megatron is heading to Earth and our current two away teams will be drastically outnumbered." Prime said. We are going to Earth to help our friends."
The Autobots boarded Fortress Maximus. The doors began to close but at the last second a human sized shadow leapt inside. The engines fired and Fortress Maximus took to the air and headed to Earth.
The Autobots and Decepticons battled on Earth. They ducked behind buildings and dodged laser blasts. The Decepticons were being outgunned again. They began to fall back. The Autobots marched forward firing their weapons with the Decepticons falling back. The Decepticons took to the air and retreated. The Autobots cheered in victory.
"Hey." A voice said behind the Autobots.
They turned around and to their surprise it was their old friend Nick, who used to work with the Autobots when they were on Earth. Shortstop's head flew off and transformed while the body transformed into the car. Dustin stood in front of his old friend.
"How's it goin'?" Dustin asked.
"It's been boring ever since the Transformers left ten years ago." Nick said. "I haven't had anything to do. I miss fixing wounded Autobots and helping Wheeljack with his inventions."
"Yeah, I bet." Dustin replied with a smile. "Wheeljack and Ratchet still like to mess with me by screwing with my orbital guiders."
"Yeah I remember doing that when we first invented them." Nick said. "I also remember when Sideswipe and Sunstreaker decided to put shaving cream on my hand while I was asleep and tickling my face and causing me to rub my face."
"Yeah that was a good time." Dustin said smiling.
Wheeljack, Jazz, and Prowl walked up. Nick waved to them.
"Hey guys." Nick said.
"Hey Nick, long time no see. How've you been?" Wheeljack asked.
"Good. What about you guys?"
"Hangin' in there." Jazz said.
"Well, I gotta get back to work." Dustin said. "It was good seeing you again. We should get together and get a bite to eat or something."
"Sure thing." Nick said holding out his hand.
Dustin extended his hand, which was inches away from his friend's when Nightstick appeared out of nowhere and fired his weapon. The photon burst hit Nick in the chest. Blood sprayed out and covered Dustin's face. Dustin watched in horror as one of his best friends vaporized in front of his eyes.