Magic Among Cybertron

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(Start Autobot Base Axelon)

Elita stood before her Autobots with the Grangers and Remus in company. They all had a dead serious look on their faces suggesting that whatever this meeting was about was one of importance. "Autobots and human allies you all know why we are here today." Elita said as she looked to each of them. "For over 9 years one particular event had rolled in every year and we are duty bound by responsibilities to ensure the required tasks are met with completion." Elita said and thus the Autobots knew what this meant for them.

She then typed a command into the console and thus it revealed a big sign on it, Operation: Christmas Magic! "Yes, it is that time again and with this we have tasks to complete." Elita said and in turn everyone was ready to move out. "You all know your objectives and despite our little jailbird we still must ensure he enjoys the holidays." Elita spoke as Ironhide then punched his fists together.

"Just tell us what to do!" Ironhide said and thus Elita got down to it.

"Ironhide you, Dan, and Sparkplug are to retrieve the tree, Red Alert you and Remus will be retrieving our new friend to acclimate him to our existence." Elita began knowing full well they already had the decorations done at the house but not at the base. "Chromia you and Highwire will be picking up the presents for us while Sureshock, Emma, and Grinder are to work on decorations with Preceptor." Elita announced as then all eyes went to the team's scout, Moonracer and their flier, Jetfire. "Moonracer Jetfire you two will be retrieving the other guests for this season from Autobot Outpost Omega 1 and Dinobot Island." Elita said and in turn Chromia performed a salute.

"Preceptor shall act as our transportation via the Ground Bridge Ironhide you will depart first." Elita ordered and thus Ironhide was ready.

"Right!" Ironhide called out and in turn transformed into vehicle mode to which Sparkplug hopped onto the flatbed while Dan got in the driver's seat.

The Autobots have done this every year since Harry came into their lives. Elita wanted Harry to identify with humans and this being a human holiday of joy and goodwill was ideal to help with that. So, with their tasks given the Ground Bridge came to life and in turn one by one the Autobots departed for their missions which seemed more like glorified errands.

(Scene Break Pine Forest Team A)

Ironhide, Dan, and Sparkplug were seen walking through the forest as Dan held a lumber axe ready to start chopping. Next to him Ironhide was pulling a trailer to load the tree onto since it was no doubt going to be a large one. "How about this one?" Dan asked gesturing to a random pine they found as Ironhide looked it over.

"Meh it's kind of lopsided if you ask me." Ironhide declined as the tree just was not cutting it for him.

"What about that one?" Dan asked to another large tree they can fit inside the base.

"It's missing a side." Ironhide said looking around and found the side that was missing.

"Wow nice catch." Dan said as he saw the side not long after.

Just then Ironhides optics widened as he saw what they were looking for. "There, perfect!" Ironhide called out pointing to the tree in question.

"You're right!" Dan responded and thus got ready to start chopping. "Well let's get it done." Dan began but Ironhide cut him off.

"No, no we got this, Sparkplug." Ironhide began and in turn Sparkplug jumped in and with his tail summoned a blade and sliced perfectly through the tree. Ironhide smirked before he then tapped it causing it to fall over. "Timber." Ironhide said as the tree fell.

Dan looked to it and then his axe before dying. "Why did I even come along?" Dan asked and thus Ironhide smiled to this.

"To help secure it." Ironhide said as he picked up the tree and loaded it upon the trailer. "Jazz was always better at it then I was before he..." Ironhide trailed off and thus Dan got the memo.

"Right, big hands." Dan said trying to get the old vets mind off his fallen ally.

Just then the pair heard a roar and looked to see a bear had arrived. Dan nearly had a stroke while Sparkplug got ready for a fight. "Huh you scared me there smokey." Ironhide chuckled as he looked to the bear in question. "Look at you, your kind of cute." Ironhide joked only for the bear to roar at him causing Ironhide to sigh.

"Alright." Ironhide began before he roared back only louder at the bear causing it to back off. The Bear whined and began to turn tail and run away from the alien life form. "That's right keep walking, Booboo!" Ironhide yelled as the bear ran off. "Overgrown furball." Ironhide mumbled as Dan looked to Ironhide in shock.

"I am glad you were here." Dan said worried for a moment he would get mauled.

"Yeah, great now help me secure this thing." Ironhide said as the group worked on tying the tree to the trailer to bring back to base.

(With Moonracer and Highwire)

Highwire was currently at the store picking up the presents Elita had brought here to be wrapped. He was currently dressed in thick winter clothing with a scarf around his mouth area, glasses, and a winter hat. His outfit was to ensure every part of him was covered as to prevent any humans from realizing he was not one of them.

"Ok luv here is your order." The woman said as she helped load the presents onto the cart Highwire had pulled to carry it all. Highwire used sign language to convey his thanks to the woman. "It's not a problem, Mrs. Pax's boy is a sweet one he is." She said gushing over how polite Harry was known to be.

Highwire nodded before he pulled out the wallet and with it, the credit card which was a quick process to scan and approve it. Once it was done Highwire conveyed his thanks once more before departing from the store to meet with Chromia.

(Outside)

Once Highwire got outside, he tapped Chromia who then proceeded to open up her trunk. "Got the goods?" Chromia asked as she then saw Highwire loading her up with all the presents. Elita while she and the bots did get Harry a lot of presents, they had also gotten into the festive year of giving and had gotten presents for each other as well. It became something they all liked to do for each other and thus had the presents purchased and wrapped to be brought home without anyone being able to peak at what they each got.

Their task was more or less a simple one as once Highwire finished loading up, he boarded Chromia's driver seat and thus drove off to return to base.

(Meanwhile with Remus and Red Alert)

Remus and Red Alert were waiting outside the Tonks Residence home to Ted Tonks, Amelia Tonks nee Black, and finally their daughter Nymphadora Tonks. From what Remus understood the Metamorphamagus was in her last year at Hogwarts and thus was in her NEWTS year as well. Thankfully, the trial for Sirius had gone on and thus justice had been served with Sirius name being cleared of all charges. He was also paid retribution for the gross misconduct of justice with a hefty sum of money and had been pardoned of any fines involved with being an unregistered Animagus.

The werewolf/Autobot pair were waiting on Sirius after Remus had knocked on the door to alert Harry's godfather of their arrival. "So, I finally get to meet the legend himself." Red Alert voiced as they waited for Remus outside.

"Yes excited?" Remus asked as Red Alert scoffed to this.

"Nah! Honestly, I'm worried how he will clash with Elita." Red Alert said as he knew that Sirius was supposed to be Harry's godfather. As a soldier Elita understood Sirius's anger over Peter's betrayal but as a mother, she was disappointed that he put vengeance over his charge.

"That much I can agree with." Remus said as he knew that Sirius can be a tad bit volatile when triggered. Just then the door opened, and Remus steeled himself for what was to come. Entering the car Sirius sat next to Remus in the passenger side and Red Alert opted to shut his mouth.

"Bloody Hell Remus I'm in prison for a couple years and you come back with a sports car." Sirius said as he saw the wheels Remus had.

"Yes, well my new employ provides me with certain advantages." Remus said with a grin as he patted the steering wheel.

"So, where's Prongslet I thought he'd be here." Sirius said as he noted a certain lack of his ward.

"Yes, um Sirius about that... well you have to understand it's been several years already and Harry well he's gained a family that while unorthodox loves and cares for him all the same." Remus said making it clear that this is a delicate subject. "He's loved, healthy, and most of all safe." Remus said as Sirius gave a skeptical look.

"I'll be the judge of that." Sirius said making it clear that his main concern was ensuring Harry's safety and well-being.

"I'm sure the Court Wizard will be thrilled." Remus said as he started the engine followed by Sirius registering what Remus said.

"Wait the who now?" Sirius asked and thus Remus with Red Alert drove off with Sirius in the car.

"I'll explain in a moment." Remus said as Red Alert drove through the streets and aimed for an out of the way location. Sirius grew concern when his old friend drove into an alleyway as his Auror instincts began to go off. But instead, what Sirius got was a swirling green vortex appearing in front of them before Remus drove in. Sirius was ready to stop him but by the time he got enough wits they were already through the portal.

(Scene Break Autobot Base Axelon)

Exiting the Ground Bridge Sirius was wide eyed at what he saw. The uncomfortable churning of his stomach aside Remus calmly stepped out of the car followed by Sirius who stumbled on out. When he did her saw the sight of Ironhide setting up a large pine tree with Chromia guiding him.

Nearby Dan and Emma were helping with the decorations as a blue female machine woman was seen nearby holding a large, wrapped box shaking it to figure out its contents. "I wonder if I can use Preceptors X-ray scanner to see what's inside." Moonracer asked and in turn Emma saw what the youngest member of the Euro Autobot team was doing.

"Moonracer put that back where you found it!" Emma scolded causing Moonracer to tense up as Jetfire came in with another container of decorations.

"I'd do what she says, Racer." Jetfire said as he walked by.

Following it up Red Alert surprised Sirius by transforming behind him and walking off to aid with the decorations. Sirius fell on his rump as his mind began to short circuit a bit. "W-what in the name of Merlin's left testicle is all of this?" Sirius asked as he started to get everyone's attention on him.

Just then he heard footsteps behind him, large ones thus looking to the source Remus saw Elita 1 approaching. "A Fair question one in which I'd recommend you take a seat for." Elita said as she looked to Sirius who was being helped up by Sirius.

"Who are you?" Sirius asked and thus Elita sighed to this.

"My name is Elita-1 leader of the European Autobot team and as of 10 Earth Years ago mother to Harry Potter." Elita said and thus Sirius knew he was going to need a chair... and a drink.

(Later after the explanation)

Sirius Black was still not sure whether this was real, or some hallucination induced by a decade's worth of exposure to Dementors. He had been released from prison, that rat Pettigrew had been exposed as the traitor and was being hunted down. Oh, and his godson was in the care of a group of Autonomous robotic organism from the planet Cybertron who have made proxy bodies for Harry so he can better identify with humans. Their leader who was considered by Harry as his mother had a frankly smoking hot robot body, had been the one to actually start asking the questions that led to his release, questions that Barty Crouch Senior would doubtless be feeling very embarrassed by. Speaking of said woman, Elita 1 was happily married so Sirius had no intention of flirting with her.

Still, he could see the funny side. Barty Crouch Senior got owned (Moonracers words not his), a lot of wizards had to eat an entire banquet's worth of humble pie, and Moony was making overtures to being his friend again. Sirius was willing to forgive Remus: the werewolf had been suspected of being the spy as well. Still from what they had told him about Dumbledore Sirius began to suspect that the old man may have intentionally left him in Azkaban to get to Harry.

"I know this is confusing and all but..." Elita began before she noticed the time. "Scrap I'm about to be running late." Elita said as she then transformed into vehicle mode. Once that was done Elita summoned her proxy body from Preceptor's lab and was ready to go. "If you have any questions hold on to them, I need to go pick up Harry and Hermione from the train station now." Elita said and thus Preceptor got working on it.

"Activating the Ground Bridge." Preceptor announced and thus the Ground Bridge opened up before Elita drove in so to head to King Cross Station.

"Moonracer." Jetfire said as he looked to Moonracer. "You still have tasks to perform today." Jetfire said reminding Moonracer that she was supposed to be out and about as well.

"Fine." Moonracer said as she got up with her destination being Dinobot Island. Walking past him Moonracer made her way to the Ground Bridge while Remus then looked to Sirius. "So... what other questions you have?" Remus asked as he could tell by the look in Sirius face that he had several... hundred questions.

(Scene Break Dinobot Island)

Moonracer and Jetfire exited the Ground Bridge to the hiding place of the Dinobots and Fortress Maximus. Thankfully thanks to the Energon that Fortress Maximus had originally slept on the Autobots in Europe, America, and on this island had enough to keep themselves running for a good while.

"I don't get why we couldn't just contact the Dinbots instead of Ground Bridging over." Moonracer said as she and Jetfire arrived on the island.

"You know why, Moonracer. Myrtle has been living on the island with Fortress Maximus as his new City Speaker." Jetfire said as he led the pair. "It's to help her become more Intune with Fortress Maximus while also ensuring she is well guarded." Jetfire said as Moonracer then looked up for a moment.

"Would you consider flying in the air without seatbelts well-guarded?" Moonracer asked as Jetfire then looked to the femme confused.

"Um... no, why do you ask?" Jetfire asked and in turn Moonracer pointed upward and thus Jetfire looked before going wide eyed at what he saw. "What in the name of the Allspark is Swoop doing?!" Jetfire yelled shocked as behold up in the sky Myrtle was riding on the back of Swoop who seemed to have gotten a saddle installed to said back around the neck area.

Myrtle was cheering as Swoop flew around in the sky making sure that the young city speaker would not fall off. The tech expert of the Dinobots was taking a small break to entertain Myrtle as it seemed that she had become well-adjusted to the team.

Up on the ramp leading into the Titan Sludge and Grimlock were seen observing the scene when Moonracer and Jetfire arrived. "Grimlock why is Swoop flying around with Myrtle on his back?!" Jetfire asked clearly not liking the scene. "More so how long have they been up there?" He demanded trying to find his calm.

"For about a good 10 minutes." Grimlock said as he had his arms crossed.

"She is a city speaker if we lose her, we lose Fortress Maximus." Jetfire scolded as Moonracer chuckled to seeing the old flier up in arms about this.

"Relax Swoop may be reckless at times but he'd never let anything happen to the sparkling." Grimlock said as he stood there with a gruff tone of voice.

"Hey, look here them come." Moonracer called out as she pointed which then allowed for Jetfire to see Swoop coming in for a landing. Once he got on the ground on his beast forms hind legs, he let Myrtle off before transforming to robot mode.

"Jetfire! Moonracer!" Myrtle called out to the two bots she knew from the moment she was reborn and ran up to them. "It was amazing! Swoop flew up and down and around and in circles, and I thought it was super scary at first! But then when I looked out and saw the island and how it small it looked, I saw all the big white fluffy clouds! I wanted to touch them so badly! And the sky… the sky was so clear and blue! I've never had so much fun in my life! It was so fun!" Myrtle went off as she was clearly speaking in one big breath.

"See? Told ya you'd enjoy it." Swoop boasted as he smiled down on the small minicon.

"So why are you two here?" Grimlock asked as he glared at the two newly arrived Autobots.

"This Christmas Elita plans to host a party at the Axelon Base, and we wanted confirmation if you plan to show up." Jetfire said as Grimlock huffed to this.

"Now why would I show up to revel when we have a war to win?" Grimlock asked but Myrtle then cut in on that.

"A Christmas Party? Splendid I haven't celebrated Christmas properly since I..." Myrtle trailed off as she then gained a faraway look. "Grimlock, can we go? Please I'm sure it will be fun." Myrtle requested as she gave Grimlock the big sparkling eyes.

Grimlock for his part growled but then knew there was no saying no now. "When is the party again?" Grimlock asked and thus Myrtle smiled to this happy to go out and celebrate.

"We'll send the invite and date to your computers." Moonracer said and thus it was clear their job here was done.

(Meanwhile with Dumbledore)

Dumbledore stood in his office as Harry departed Hogwarts for the Winter Holidays. Ever since the incident with that fight things have been tensed to say the least. Remus place among these creatures as a spy caused him to make a sacrifice that did not benefit him. While Dumbledore understood the reasons it was Harry who had proven him to be most unnerving. Dumbledore simply could not fathom why Harry would wish to remain with these creatures. Harry was unaware but by them taking him from his aunt's home they had placed him in a great deal of danger even more so when Harry refuses to leave them. Dumbledore was only trying to do what was best for their world and it seems Harry was too young to understand still.

He had many times tried to convince the Queen to let Wizards handle wizarding problems and every time it was via consensus but the Queen's patience with them was running thin. Not to mention the last war nearly had her son Prince Charles caught in the crossfire that she nearly would have ended the separation of magic right then and there. She has years of evidence if not centuries of it to prove that the treaty was invalidated by wizarding hands.

The fact she did not do so means that they were only bought a little more time before her patience reaches its end. If these creatures have the ear of her majesty, then that means Dumbledore could not go to her to appease her anymore. He knew what he had to do in recent times were questionable, but it had to be done to allow their world peace. Yes, some had to suffer but it was all for the greater good. Still looking at the parasol he had addressed to Harry, Dumbledore knew well enough that it belonged to Harry by birthright. More so if he tried to charm it if Remus does not call out on it then the Court Wizard would. Plus, when they find the charms on it, they can trace it back to him and thus would lead to more questions being asked that he did not want answered yet.

With a defeated sigh Dumbledore prepared to have the present sent off to Harry. His hope was that it might be a clever way to get Harry to listen by the history of his father James Potter.

(Scene Break Later Autobot Base Axelon)

Elita arrived down the tunnel of the base in vehicle mode. The sound of the engines filled the base and thus when Elita arrived her doors opened allowing for Harry and Hermione to come out. Once they were out Sparkplug popped out as well and stretched his gyro's and yawned. No doubt the trip was long and the minicon wanted to lie down for a power down.

Next Elita transformed and began to walk into the base making sure to mind her feet. Harry and Hermione ran over to the human area of the base as Dan and Emma had more or less finished up the decorations. "Welcome back you two." Emma greeted as Hermione smiled.

"Hello mum." Hermione greeted with a smile on her face. She then began to make her way towards Preceptors personal collection of books that was placed on a datapad left on the coffee table. But as Harry was about to join her Preceptor stopped him right then and there.

"My apologies Harry but Commander One had strictly stated you were currently being punished for that scuffle you got into at school." Preceptor said as he picked up Harry to speak with him. "Now then go back to your mother she has a few things for you." Preceptor said and thus Harry pouted but understood none the less.

"Alright." Harry said and thus went to meet with his mother.

"Preceptors can you tell me more about Solus Prime?" Hermione asked as she was currently reading up on Cybertronian lore no doubt finding the entirety of Cybertron's culture to be truly interesting.

"Ah the lore of Solus Prime that my dear is quiet the tale." Preceptor said as he began his lesson on the Forge Master of the Primes and the first Femme as well.

(Back over with Harry)

Harry climbed down the steps to find Elita kneeling and waiting for him. "Come now Harry did you really think we wouldn't catch you trying to sneak out of being grounded?" Elita asked with a playful smirk towards her son. "Harry we've been around you for most of your life, and I'm you mother I know when you're about to pull a bit of rebellious truancy." Elita said with her knowing smile to her child.

"Not always!" Harry argued but Emma overheard him.

"Yes, always dear. Just as Dan known when someone is messing with the thermostat, we mums know when our babies are about to act up." Emma countered causing Elita to smile at her friend for the assist.

"Now then enough dillydallying around we are entertaining a new guest right now." Elita said and thus that was Sirius queue to show himself.

"A new guest?" Harry asked wondering if it was in fact a new Autobot joining the ranks. Though he wasn't quite sure how he felt about that since Jazz's passing was still somewhat fresh for the boy.

Coming out from behind Elita Sirius took a few hesitant steps towards his godson. When they were less than a few feet apart he knelt down so the two were eye to eye. "I – I know you." Harry said hesitantly, as he looked to the man who was familiar to him. "How do I know you?" Harry asked as it was like a scratching feeling in the back of his head.

"My name is Sirius Black. And you know me because I'm…" Merlin this was harder than he thought it would be. "Because…I'm your godfather Harry."

When Harry didn't respond, Sirius gave him his best marauders grin. "Well…you might not recognize me like this…how about this?"

Taking a slight shuffle back for room, Sirius transformed into Padfoot. Harry took a step back, turning his body sideways. Sirius had to blink twice to make sure he wasn't seeing things. But…that was the same type of stance they taught to Aurors when they knew a fight was imminent. No doubt Elita had taught Harry some self-defense lessons in case of emergencies. Better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it. Sirius had so many questions still but for now he had to focus on Harry. So, the Lord of the House of Black shifted back into his human self. "Your father named me Padfoot. But you used to call me-" Sirius began until Harry cut him off.

"Unc' Doggy." Harry finished for him as his green eyes gaining a far-off look.

Sirius couldn't help but be surprised that Harry figured that one out. "Yes…I was best friends with your father growing up." Sirius said as he was unable to resist before he tried to reach out to Harry, only for his heart to break a little as his godson took a half step away from him. "Merlin…you look so much like your father. Only with your mother's eyes." Sirius said as he looked to Harry.

Closing his eyes, Harry turned his head away from him. "I – I remember." Harry said suddenly, startling Sirius who was about to break down. "You…you would always be in that dog form, and you would let me ride you around my birth parents' house." Harry said as Elita looked upon the scene.

"Yes…but how could you-" Sirius began until Elita cut him off on that.

"This is not the first time Harry has recalled such things, thankfully it was from a happier time." Elita said as she looked to Sirius. "On rare occasions Harry has had these nightmares of the day his parents were killed. I suspect the event must have traumatized him in some way and as a child his mind repressed it." Elita said but then shrugged a bit to her theory. "Then again I am no psychiatrist.

Just then the Ground Bridge opened up and from their view the Autobots saw Moonracer and Jetfire had arrived. "Well good news boss bot, Grimlock and the Dinobots are coming to town." Moonracer reported as Sirius heard this.

"Grimlock?" Sirius asked as he never met the leader of the Dinobots.

"You'll meet them and Team Prime eventually." Elita said with a smile on her face. "Which reminds me I believe its time you properly met the entirety of my team." Elita said as she then began the introductions. "My first Lieutenant and our resident sniper Chromia." Elita began as Chromia smirked to this.

"Yo." Chromia greeted as she helped put some boxes down for the party.

"My weapons specialist Ironhide." Elita introduced to Sirius who found Ironhide's cannons pointed at him.

"You, feeling lucky dog boy?" Ironhide asked but Elita sighed to this.

"Easy Ironhide." Elita ordered as Ironhide called off his Energon Cannons.

"I was just showing off my cannons." Ironhide boasted a bit as he clearly enjoyed the big guns.

"Our science officer, Preceptor." Elita went on as Preceptor waved at them as he was working on something on the main computer. "The teams Medic Red Alert." Elita added as Red Alert smiled to this.

"Medic and improve security officer." Red Alert said as Elita chuckled to the Autobots.

"Our Flight expert Jetfire." Elita introduced as Jetfire smiled to this.

"Flight expert and former explorer/researcher." Jetfire said as he missed those days when he and Starscream would explore the stars.

"Finally, our teams scout, designation Moonracer." Elita introduced as soon Moonracer began to play from her radio some beat box music.

"Check the rep because I'm second to none." Moonracer announced while doing a bit of shadow boxing to show off.

Just then a frightful look came over Harry as he looked to Sirius with concern and fear. "You're…you're not here to take me away from mum, are you?" Harry asked with fear to which Sirius winced at that. Mostly at the hurt in his godson's voice at the prospect of being taken away from her.

"Harry I-" Sirius began but was cut off by Harry.

"No!" Harry shouted running past him and into Elita's leg. "I don't want to leave mum!" Harry snapped as he had already been through one attempt to take him from Elita, he did not need another.

Sirius couldn't help the hurt he felt as the boy he loved and had been charged with protecting just pushed by him and ran towards a total stranger. "Harry." The woman cooed kneeling down. "That was not polite. Mr. Black here has come a long way to meet you. And he isn't here to take you away either." Elita scolded as she opted to set an example for Harry. "Now apologize to him." Elita ordered with a stern tone of voice.

Harry's eyes were slightly red as he turned to face him, and Sirius knew that his own eyes were tearing up as well. "I'm sorry…Mr. Black." Harry spoke as he did as he had been told by the Autobot.

For some reason that hurt even more than when he'd run past him. "Please…call me Sirius. And I guess…Merlin's balls. Are you happy Harry? Here, with he – your mother?" Sirius asked as his godson's safety was all he cared for.

"Yes Mr. – Sirius." Harry responded with a nod to the Animagus.

In the end…that was all he wanted. "You…you wouldn't mind if we maybe spent some time together…would you?" Sirius asked as he looked to his godson.

Harry looked up once at the woman before looking at him. "Okay..." Harry said with a nod to the Wizard.

"Wonderful, if you wish we do have a guest room you can use." Elita offered to the man. "It would give you more time to reconnect with Harry." Elita added with a smile on her faceplate which Sirius was happy for the offer being given to him.

"Yes, thank you." Sirius said before on the nearby computer an alarm went off getting everyone's attention.

"Preceptor what is it?" Elita said shifting gears to that of a commanding officer.

"Sensors have detected exposed Energon in transit within sector Gamma-5940." Preceptor said as he showed the location on the map.

"Their transporting it by ground." Moonracer said noting the speed and the location.

"Preceptor, calculate their trajectory I want Chromia on sniping duty. Jetfire, you take the skies keep any air support off our tailpipes, the rest of you with me." Elita said and in turn Ironhide, Moonracer, and Red Alert stepped up to plate. "Preceptor, lock on to those coordinates and activate the Ground Bridge." Elita ordered which Preceptor was ready for.

"As you command." Preceptor said as he got the Ground Bridge ready.

"Minicons!" Elita went on and thus each Minicon transformed and linked up to the four Bots. Sparkplug linked up to Elita, Sureshock linked up to Red Alert, Grindor linked up to Ironhide, and Highwire linked up to Moonracer. "Autobots! Transform and Roll Out!" Elita ordered before the four Bots transformed with Elita leading the charge.

(Later at the Mission Sight)

Strika was in vehicle mode as she was seen hauling an Energon Cube on her back. As she drove on, she was following after a fellow Decepticon Shadowstriker who lead her fellow femme through the area. "Why must we transport the Energon like this?" Strika asked as she chased, after Shadowstriker.

"Because we need to conserve what we have until we can locate a new deposit to mine." Shadowstriker responded as she led the pair. "We also need to keep the Autobots from learning of our little project to deal with Fortress Maximus." Shadowstriker said as their Pretender Agent was still unable to acquire the Ember Stone.

"I understand that, but we are diverting a lot of resources that should be used." Strika began but just then laser fire came from up ahead forcing the pair to swerve and avoid it.

"Scrap Sniper!" Shadowstriker cursed as they began to avoid it before her rearview took notice to something else. "And the day just keeps getting better." She added as driving up behind her was Elita and her Autobots. "This is Shadowstriker requesting air support at my current location on the double!" Shadowstriker called to the communications knowing they needed backup now.

Meanwhile with Elita's team, she, Moonracer, Ironhide, and Red Alert were close on the tail of the two Decepticons. Chromia was up ahead keeping the two cons from accelerating via sniper fire. Elita found it strange that they were transporting Energon on foot when they had access to a Ground Bridge. She intended to capture the Cons and question them as to what they were planning to do. The Decepticons have been quiet ever since the Autobots awoken Fortress Maximus no doubt they'd rather avoid the Autobots sinking the Titan on them.

"Autobots maintain pursuit, I want to capture these Decepticons." Elita ordered as they drove after the Cons.

"RIGHT!" The three Autobots responded as they went after Shadowstriker and Strika.

(Back at the Base)

Everyone listened in on the battle with Preceptor monitoring the entire thing. "Does Elita plan to capture a Decepticon?" Dan asked as they observed the mission.

"I would seem that way, the Decepticons actions have become somewhat unusual, and the commander intends to find out why." Preceptor said as he monitored and was ready in case the Autobots needed a Ground Bridge.

"Can we even hold one to be interrogated?" Remus asked as Preceptor nodded to this.

"Our stasis cells still function properly they should hold a few Decepticons for a time." Preceptor said making sure they were ready to capture the Decepticons when the event arrives.

Just then Preceptor noticed something on the screen and zoomed in. "Oh dear." Preceptor voiced before switching on the communication link. "Commander Decepticon Air Support inbound." Preceptor warned their field troops.

"Understood." Elita responded as they might need to fallback.

(Back with the Autobots)

Meanwhile Strika and Shadowstriker were trying to keep ahead of the Autobots as Strika was getting quite annoyed by it. "Shadowstriker, we need that Ground Bridge call it in or I will!" Strika yelled but then Shadowstriker noted something from her rearview mirror.

"That won't be needed because Air Support has arrived." Shadowstriker said with a smirk on their incoming reinforcements.

In the sky Decepticon Seekers arrived with Obsidian, Slipstream, and Thundercracker leading them. As the three fliers came in, they proceeded to open fire down upon the Autobots. The Autobots were able to avoid the initial fire but that was simply a diversion on their part.

"Seekers open fire on those rocks." Obsidian ordered and in turn the Decepticons fired rockets at the rocks. This in turn caused the rocks to come tumbling down forcing the Autobots to stop their advance on Strika and Shadowstriker. Moonracer meanwhile sped up and maxed her speed to make it past the rocks before they fell.

Moonracer drove up a path before taking off and transforming back into robot mode. Jumping between the rocks and boulders Moonracer eventually made it through before reverting back into vehicle mode. "You're not getting away cons!" Moonracer called out as she continued to give chase.

(With Elita)

Elita, Ironhide, and Red Alert all transformed and aimed their blasters at the seekers expecting a fight. But instead, they flew over the Autobots and went down the path. Elita went wide eyed to this and proceeded to contact the team's scout. "Moonracer fallback your outnumbered!" Elita ordered with a tone of urgency.

"We're always outnumbered, Elita!" Moonracer responded as she sounded like she was maxing her speed.

"Damn kid." Ironhide cursed realizing Moonracer was still green here and there.

"Preceptor lock onto Moonracer's coordinates and prepare an Emergency Ground Bridge." Elita ordered and thus she hoped Preceptor can get to her in time. "Jetfire provide air support!" Elita added as she knew they had to get Moonracer out of there.

"On it!" Jetfire responded and thus Elita looked to her Autobots.

"Autobots climb!" Elita ordered and thus the three Autobots began to climb up the rocks to reach Moonracer.

(Back at the base)

Preceptor soon finished locking in and was ready to receive Moonracer. "Moonracer decelerate your speed I'm about to return you to base." Preceptor ordered as he was ready to bring her home.

"Can it doc-bot, we can't let the Cons escape!" Moonracer responded as everyone saw Moonracer was being reckless again.

"Don't be so reckless, Moonracer!" Preceptor responded to the young femme but was promptly ignored by her.

(Back to the Battle)

Moonracer continued to give chase to the two cons and was getting closer by the second. Just then the seekers locked onto Moonracer before they fired off another salvo of rockets at her. Moonracer swerved and drifted to avoid the rockets, but it was no use. She was hit and forced to transform back to robot mode to avoid any lasting damage. She rolled on the ground a bit before she slid through with the sound of metal grinding signally her stop. Once Moonracer stopped she moaned in pain a bit as she began to get back up.

But all Moonracer saw was the Decepticons surrounding her after transforming to their robot modes. "Any last words, Autobot?" Obsidian asked as he aimed his blasters at the young femme.

"Yeah, screw you." Moonracer responded as she soon heard the sound of blasters charging.

But before the Decepticons could open fire the Cons were getting sniped by Chromia. the Autobot Sniper took out the cons one by one just before Jetfire flew in and transformed. Once Jetfire landed he summoned his Energon blades and began slicing through the Vehicons before he opened fire on a few of them with his blasters. Meanwhile Thundercracker, Slipstream, and Obsidian saw the troops getting totaled by Jetfire who was focused on trying to rescue Moonracer.

They were about to join in when more laser fire joined in from the top of the improve blockade. Looking to it the Three Decepticons saw that it was Elita, Ironhide, and Red Alert joining the fight. "Let's get out of here!" Slipstream called out before she transformed with Obsidian and Thundercracker before taking off. As Jetfire, Elita, and Ironhide took care of the Decepticons Red Alert ran over to Moonracer and began scanning her for any major injuries.

"Chromia, do you have eyes on Strika and Shadowstriker?" Elita asked as she took out another. Vehicon.

(Chromia)

In her sniper nest Chromia had her optics on the two feeling Decepticons. "Yeah, I got them." Chromia responded as she saw the fleeing Cons.

"Then open fire!" Elita ordered and thus Chromia took aim at the Energon cube Strika was, carrying.

"You got it, Elita." Chromia said as she was ready to fire.

(Meanwhile with Strika and Shadowstriker)

Shadowstriker and Strika were almost out of the area as they kept on driving. "Looks like we're home free!" Shadowstriker called out as they drove their way through.

"Yes, now we should hurry to the meeting point and-GAUHG!" Strika cried out at the end as the Energon Cube was shot and in turn it went off from the plasma taking Strika with the blast. From the blue colored smoke Strike rolled out in robot mode damaged from the Energon Cube's explosion.

Shadowstriker transformed and checked on Strika before looking to where the Energon exploded. "Scrap." Shadowstriker cursed as she forgot about the sniper.

(With Chromia)

"Bullseye." Chromia boasted before transforming and driving off to meet up with the others.

(Back with Elita's group)

The Vehicons were all dealt with as Moonracer was patched up. "Alright!" Moonracer boasted with a grin only for Elita to sternly glare at the scout causing Moonracer to ease back.

(Later back at base)

"Moonracer blatantly disobeying orders like that will not be tolerated again. I told you to fallback because as I stated you were outnumbered." Elita scolded the scout who was clearly unhappy.

Moonracer was currently getting an earful from her commanding officer. "Elita the Cons are planning something we need to figure it out." Moonracer argued as Elita rubbed her optics from her scout's impulsive nature.

"Not at the cost of any of our lives." Elita said as she sounded like she had this argument before with Moonracer. "If I tell you to fall back, then fall back." Elita scolded and thus Moonracer had enough.

"How about you stop trying to treat me like a sparkling and trust me more!" Moonracer snapped and then stormed off with a growl.

Sirius and Dan saw this and knew that Elita had on her hand was the Cybertronian equivalent of a teenager. "Trouble in paradise?" Sirius quipped and thus Elita sighed to this.

"Don't start please." Elita said as she then looked to the other Bots. "We still have unanswered questions, why are the Decepticons transporting Energon by foot instead of by Ground Bridge?" Elita asked as she looked to her Bots.

"Perhaps they are rationing resources." Preceptor theorized as he raised his hand.

"But they have access to most Energon mines, why would they need to ration their own resources?" Ironhide asked as Elita had her own theory on this.

"Because they are sending any excess resource towards something else." Elita said as this might mean the Decepticons were constructing some sort of super-weapon.

(Scene Break Decepticon Energon Mine)

Nightbird approached her lord and master as Megatron had arrived for a progress report. "Lord Megatron." Nightbird greeted as she looked to Megatron. "Project Olympus is on schedule though we had a hiccup with the Energon delivery from our ground troops." Nightbird reported as she looked to Megatron. "Also, word from the Pretender Unit she said that she had deciphered most of the obstacles between herself and the Ember Stone save for one, a mirror of some kind it still eludes her." Nightbird reported as this meant progress.

"Very well is there anything else?" Megatron asked as he glared at Nightbird.

"There is one thing, several of the troops have voiced complaints on taking away resources that they need in the field they wish to have the resources redistributed so they can have better aid while in battle." Nightbird said as those complaints had some validness to them such as Strika's injuries.

"Very well, I shall have Soundwave work on redistributions." Megatron said and thus Nightbird bowed to the Lord of the Decepticons.

"And I thank you for your generosity and audience Lord Megatron." Nightbird bowed before taking her leave as well.

Megatron smirked as before him in the massive mine shaft was a huge cannon being constructed with only one target in mind, Fortress Maximus. "Soon Optimus will lose the power of his beloved Titan." Megatron boasted and thus he ended it with an evil laugh over his plans coming together and with it the inevitable destruction of the Autobots and the wars end.

(TBC)

ESKK: Here we are a new chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it and will join us again for the next chapter. Anyways, you all know the drill at this point after reading the chapter be sure to leave a review as you leave and as I always say ja-ne.