I'm sorry if some of my words or my intentions were misunderstood. Maybe it's because of my language problem ... anyway ... my friend, now you understand why I omitted the part of the film from the previous chapter? Ok ... and yet, I never thought of an alternative end for TPF: Predacons rising.

Chapter three: an alien world

Time was propitious and, as promised, Ratchet came in contact with Agent Fowler to prepare the visit of the humans on the planet of the Autobots.

The kids were no longer in the skin. The evening before departure, the three teenagers could not get to sleep. Each of them imagined what would happen the next day, how it would be to see again their respective guardians and the rest of Team Prime, they wondered what they would do during their stay on the alien planet.

Even June and Fowler couldn't hide their excitement for the upcoming " out door vacation". Nurse Darby wondered what he would have to pack, while the Special Agent thought about what he would visit on another planet.

The night passed quickly, but not enough for the kids. The three fell asleep just after midnight, while still talking about what they would discuss with their alien friends.

June opened the door where Jack, Miko and Raf were now sleeping. She arranged the blankets of the young Japanese and the little hackers and gave Jack a kiss on the forehead, before turning off the light, wish a sweet night the three teenagers and head to her room for a well-deserved, though short, rest.

On Cybertron, also the Autobots struggled to get to sleep. They were all gathered in the main hall of their base. They had imagined the new structure where they lived rather than a headquarters, but a real home, a safe and friendly place to return after a day of hard and productive work, a place where they can gather together to share daily joys and sorrows.

But the thing that most felt at that moment was not so much the warmth of a home, as the cold emptiness that Optimus' untimely demise of had left.

The six Autobots were sitting around a huge table. The chair at the head table, the chair of their Prime, was empty: no one had dared to sit in the place that had been occupied by Optimus until a few days before. In front of each of them was a glass of high grade, but only the two wreckers they had consumed a part of it. The rest was left intact.

Ratchet was the one who broke the silence. He took a sip of the contents of his glass, set it down on the table and cleared his throat "The kids will be here tomorrow".

The rest of the team looked up at the good doctor.

"There is no easy way to tell it to our human friends" Smokescreen pointed out, going right to the chase.

"I think the best choice is that you, Ratchet, will tell them" said Arcee.

The doctor just nodded, before returning to stare at the now empty glass.

"It will be a tough day tomorrow" the sound of the chair that moved back attracted the attention of all present "I suggest you to rest. Good night everyone" and he walked with a slow and tired pace towards his quarters.

The rest of the team followed the example of the doctor and every one of them went to thier own rooms to rest. None of them succeeded with the plan.

The next day, at dawn, the three teenagers were ready to leaving. Agent Fowler had procured five spacesuits very similar to the one used by Jack on his first trip to Cybertron. These suits, however, was even lighter and more comfortable.

They took a few personal belongings and food. The trip would last a few days but on a planet made of metal inhabited by metal people, would have been very difficult to find organic food. Still, the Earth remained at your deck space.

At the agreed time, the well-known green vortex appeared in front of five humans. The kids crossed it without hesitation, with enthusiasm. June was almost hesitant. Agent Fowler took her hand and together they crossed the space bridge.

On the other side, Team Prime had gathered to welcome the arrival of the five humans. The feelings that the group of Autobots felt were mixed. They were happy because they would meet the kids, Ms. Darby and Special Agent Fowler. They were sad because their leader, their friend, their brother Optimus wasn't there with them to share this happiness.

The portal of the space bridge opened in front of them. After a few moments three small and leaping figures appeared in the bottom of the green tube. Jack, Miko and Raf catapulted themself towards their guardians, before turning their attention to the rest of the Team.

Soon after, the two adults made their appearance.

The joy of being together again for a few moments masked the absence of the biggest and most massive figure of Team Prime.

Jack was to give voice to what all five humans were wondering "Sorry ... where is Optimus? ".

The boy could not help but notice the sad and hurt looks that the six Autobots were exchanging. They were the same eyes that Bulkhead, Arcee and Bumblebee had when they returned from the center of the Earth after defeating Unicron. They were the same eyes that Jack had seen on the face of the Autobots after agent Fowler had reported the destruction of the outpost Omega One.

Now the silence was unnerving Jack. He held his arms stretched along the body, but his fists clenched. His face is wrinkled, his eyebrows drew near, his mouth twisted, he stared at Ratchet and, in an annoyed tone, repeated the question "I asked ... where – is - Optimus? ".

Odio quando mi portano ad odiare... (Iodio - Bluvertigo)