A/N: I originally wanted to wait 'til Monday to put this up, but I thought I might as well do something since I was bored. The semi-sequel to ShadowStrike Rising. Keep in mind the word "semi", as in it is not a true sequel. It should be at least 20 chapters long; either there will be more or there will be less. It's based on a request I received some time ago by Flare the Demon Dragon King. These are based on his/her ideas, so if you have an issue with them, just PM me.

ShadowStrike: Terra Breaker

Chapter 1

The Autobot base sat in silence as Jack Darby observed his newly adopted daughter, Sunny, sleep, watching over her like an angel. But he was far from such a heavenly creature; he had massive amounts of blood on his hands to prove that. Sunny had even seen him shed blood, but remained unafraid of him, something that perplexed him. Nonetheless, he cared for her like any father would for his daughter, regardless of the issue of genetic relation. He swore to himself that he wouldn't let anyone taker from him.

Sunny was indeed important to him, but she wasn't all he had in this life; thanks to those close to him, he was never alone. There his energetic friend, Miko, and the intelligent twelve-year-old, Rafael, the former like his sibling while Raf had taken an interest in Sunny (something he would have to monitor closely). Ratchet, the Autobot medic, his grumpy uncle who you couldn't help but love and annoy. Agent Fowler and Mizuki McCloud were also in the category of uncle and aunt, the latter interested in the Autobot medic. His mother, June, was always there when he needed her, whether it be for medicine or advice on raising Sunny.

Bumblebee, the resident scout, and Bulkead, the Wrecker, were also like siblings to him, worth a laugh or two when they got into trouble. Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots and the last of his surname sake; the father he never had (though both had hard time expressing it). Finally, there was his partner, Arcee, the second-in-command of the group. She was his partner turned, for lack of a less awkward word, lover. After months of romantic tension, the two chanced going into the territory beyond partnership.

So far, they were enjoying it, save for the last few hours of the second day of their relationship, when the others found out. It was thanks in part to Arcee's sister, Chromia, and the sibling bond they share. It let her know about their relationship and she let it slip to the others. The reaction was half of what they expected. Ratchet gave them Hell about it, going on about their difference in species and all that. Miko wouldn't stop with the crude jokes and was dangerously close to getting strangled.

The others were, thankfully, fine with their choice. Bulkhead joined in on Miko's mockery, but with a little more temperament. Bumblebee and Raf thought it was funny, but said nothing degrading about the issue. Mizuki and Fowler simply watched, the former angry at Ratchet's tirade about how humans and Cybertronians shouldn't be together. Optimus and June simply asked for their reasoning for pursuing romance.

After giving their reasons, which were similar, the two most tempered members of the two species gave their blessing. Though Jack knew he would have to tread lightly around his mother now that she knew she was legally a grandmother. June Darby was by no means violent, but she knew how to make the most imposing men shake in their boots. The eerily calm smile she gave her son before departing for work still sent a shiver down his spine. Now that everything had apparently died down, Jack and Arcee had been let go and allowed to continue their relationship.

Both decided that after all the emotional things they said to Optimus and June, they needed to think to themselves for a while. Arcee was in her quarters while Jack sat in his own silence, watching as Sunny slept and mulling over his own thoughts. He decided to venture out of the room yet again and take a walk through the base. Doing so, he entered the command center where Optimus and others were talking.

"Are you serious, Optimus?" Ratchet asked the Prime in disbelief, unaware of Jack's presence. "You really think a relationship between Jack and Arcee seems natural?" At that, Jack scowled, ready to dismantle the medic if he went too far.

"It is not a matter of whether or not I believe it is natural, old friend," the Prime replied calmly, "but what am I to do? I am confident that Jack and Arcee will be able to keep their personal matters separate from our mission on Earth. I will not rob them of their right to choose simply because you are uncomfortable with the matter." The medic looked insulted. It was rare that Optimus ever scolded Ratchet, even if it was lightly.

"Humph," was the medic's reply as he returned to the monitors, working on locating whatever item of interest popped up.

"Come on, doc bot!" Miko chirped. "Think of the ways you could use this to your advantage. You can study the male teen's mind and see what goes on in there. With Jack, I'll beat it'll be an interesting read!" Another migraine throbbed in the young man's head as he silently passed through the command center. The young girl continued, none her jokes, none the wiser.

ShadowStrike: Terra Breaker

Aboard the Decepticon flag ship, the Nemesis, the leader of the aforementioned army, Megatron, was in a rare state of dark joy. He had just regained one of his fiercest warriors in the form of the femme, Slipstream, and there was another pod on its way down to Earth at this moment. The one dormant in the vessel would prove to be the Autobots end, of this he was certain. Slipstream's presence would also bring about the end of another problem that had been plaguing him; Starscream. The former Decepticon SIC was still at large and was long overdue for punishment.

Megatron regretted the day he ever allowed Starscream to join his army, despite all the Seeker had done. Ever since coming across the mech in that energon manufacturing station, the Lord of the Decepticons had to deal with one attempted coup d'état after another. Starscream was foolishly obsessed with gaining power and position, attracting few followers; the impertinent ST3V3 among them. It was only a matter of time before the Seeker fully abandoned their cause, having never cared for it in the first place. But no one abandoned the Decepticons without answering to Megatron himself.

A lesson any rogue, such as Airachnid, would learn sooner or later. As the pod made its way into the atmosphere, Megatron entertained the thought of sending a group to retrieve it upon arrival, but decided against it, wanting the Autobots to be there once the pod was opened. He turned to soldiers presently before him at the moment, "Slipstream, Dreadwing, Knock Out, take a group with you and retrieve the pod and its occupant."

"Yes, Lord Megatron," was their collective response as they headed for the ground-bridge before them.

ShadowStrike: Terra Breaker

On the outskirts of a forest, the former Decepticon, Starscream, traversed the area, deep in thought. It had been months since his T-Cog was taken by those wretched human, leaving him stuck in his bipedal mode. This made him an easy target for his enemies; and he had a lot of enemies. The Autobots and Decepticons both wanted his hide for all that he'd done. Though the Autobots would likely take the Seeker prisoner, he would risk since Arcee was out to get him because of his role in Cliffjumper's demise.

His chances of survival with the Decepticons were no better since the new SIC, Dreadwing, wanted to skin him alive for his role in Skyquake's death. No matter which side he went to for protection from the other, he would be a target. And thus, he could rely on no one but himself and himself alone. The Seeker gave an audible sigh, before scowling, "What am I moping around for? I am Starscream! I executed an Autobot! My tactical thinking led to many Decepticon victories! There are none who can even think themselves my equal!"

"Nice to know your ego hasn't deflated," a feminine voice called. Starscream turned to find none other than Slipstream standing before him. To say he was shocked was an understatement; she shouldn't even be alive.

"Uhh, Slipstream!" he feigned relief. "Dear sister, I had thought you one with the AllSpark! I am so… relived to see I was wrong." He moved to hug her but found a blaster in his face.

"It's not surprising that you thought I was dead, considering you left me to fend for myself on during the end run Polihex," she narrowed her optics at him. Starscream stepped back nervously, trying to think of something to say that would prevent her from blasting a hole in his spark chamber.

"That was not my choice, dear sister," he stammered. "I was under orders from Megatron! He forced me to abandon you and I have never forgiven him for it. In fact, I finally decided to split from the Decepticon ranks so I could one day avenge you. But now that you are here, join me so that we may smite him together!"

"I don't believe that since everything that comes out of your mouth is 99.9 percent a lie," she took aim until Dreadwing grabbed her arm.

"Rest assured, Slipstream, Starcream will pay for all of his crimes," the SIC rasped, "but only when he has been brought before Lord Megatron for due punishment." He prepared to advance on Starscream when a ground-bridge opened.

ShadowStrike: Terra Breaker

(A few minutes earlier)

Finally emerging from her room and joining the others in the command center, Arcee was met by her sister Chromia, who dragged her over to a corner so they could talk, "So, sis, how have things been on this rock?"

"It's a pretty odd planet," she replied. "Most of it is covered in water and some parts are so cold that the water is ice, making energon retrieval hard to do without disturbing the ecosystem. And don't believe anything Ratchet tells you about humans being barbarians and primitive. They're pretty diversified and organized."

"Is that what made you fall in love with that human, Jack?" she teased. Arcee inwardly groaned, not wanting to broach the subject after last night's "group therapy" session. Honestly, her sister could be… what was it the humans called it? A troll?

"No," she said. "Jack's not like any human you'll ever meet on this planet. He's a lot like Optimus actually, but in his own way. He's been through a lot recently, but he's still someone I would trust with my life."

"Well he sounds great and all, but there isn't a male out there, whatever the species, that can compete with my Ironhide," she placed her hands on her hips. Arcee smiled; it was just like Chromia to start up on the whole "my mate is better than yours" debate. She had gone through that with Elita-One and now she was trying to do it with Arcee. But the femme wouldn't play her game; at least not yet.

"Arcee, Chromia," Optimus addressed them as he entered the base. "Ratchet has informed of Decepticon activity. Prepare to roll out." Not needing to be told twice, the two sisters joined the others. During their stay, Ironhide and Chromia had already acquired vehicle modes and were ready to fight the Decepticon threat. When the green light of the ground-bridge opened, the six 'Bots transformed and sped through. Exiting the vortex, the Autobots came across Dreadwing, Knock Outs, Starscream, and a femme.

"Slipstream," Chromia gasped. "I thought she was dead."

"Evidently not," Ironhide replied, locking optics with Dreadwing. He was more than ready to give the Seeker a rematch from their earlier encounter.

"You are just in time, Autobots," Dreadwing spoke, "Lord Megatron himself wanted you to bear witness to your end!" He gestured to the stasis pod, which Slipstream was headed for, a cube of energon in her servo.

"Stop!" Arcee ordered, her weapons aimed at the femme Seeker, but she ignored her and placed the cube inside. The area was filled with the sound of metal shifting as the pod opened.

ShadowStrike: Terra Breaker

A/N: I'm gonna leave it here since I'm such a troll :) Another thing I wanted to mention, Ironhide appearance is based on concept art I saw of him TFW2005. Yes, Ironhide will apparently be making an appearance in Transformers: Prime. Also, per the request of the requester (I know that sounds a little confusing), Breakdown will live, but is severely damaged thanks to Airahcnid. I apologize if you are upset with this decision, but it was Flare's, not mine. Next time: The pod is opened. What new threat is here on Earth and how will the Autobots deal with it?