Again, I am so very, very sorry about how late this was. I had a little trouble getting this one started...but! Here we are, I present Masters and Students.

This girl does not own Transformers, (but the OC's are mine bwahaha! The realm of Cybres is mine) but she wishes she did, because, frankly, that'd be awesome!

My Characters-Trans Counterparts Mentioned in this chap.

Dusk Greyman (Skyfyre Ivorra/Prime)- None

Karrick- Bumblebee

Silver Greyman (Silverstar Ivorra)- Arcee

Healer- Ratchet

Moranthi Ivorra- Megatron

Starscreecher-Starscream

Starshooter-Jazz

Sideslash-Sideswipe

Tomosal Ivorra- Optimus Prime

Nightiron-Bulkhead

(Human Counterparts: Same first, different Last)

Jack Wheeler- Jack Darby

Miko Tanikawa-Miko Nakadai

Rafael Cortez-Rafael Esquivel

Chapter 6

He Leads You Follow

Optimus POV

"Optimus why so glum?" Ratchet asked, coming up behind me, "This planet…all planets…are finally free from Megatron's tyranny!"

I shook my helm.

It had been a few days since my brother's demise and I still wished I could have helped him change.

"I do not disagree, Ratchet," I admitted, "It's just…a small part of me hoped to change Megatron's mind. Not extinguish his spark."

"Optimus!" Ratchet cried, exasperated, "His vileness was not slain by your hand, but by his own twisted arrogance!"

A low growl emitted from my chest as I turned away.

"I'm sorry," Ratchet said, more softly, "I know the two of you had quite a history,"

"But the Megatron whom I once fought beside, my elder brother, whom I looked up to, perished eons ago," I replied, sadly, "The day he chose to become a Decepticon. The day he tried to kill my family,"

Unbidden, the memory came back to me. The council making me Prime, coming back from Primus' Core with the Matrix, Elita telling me we were to have a sparkling, Chromia with Megatron's blade in her midsection, Ironhide's bellowing roars as Chromia died in his arms.

I shook my helm to clear it and turned back to my old friend.

"The Decepticons may be in disarray," I started, "But they are not without leadership. While Starscream is no Megatron…he is far from predictable."

There was a loud boom and I heard Amber scream.

Ratchet and I turned around and I saw smoke and sparks coming from the area behind the computers.

"Decepticons!" Ratchet yelled, "We're under attack!"

The two of us ran over…to find Amber, Rafael, and Bumblebee standing next to a smoking wreck of…what it was I had no idea, but it seemed to be like one of Earth's volcanoes.

"It's no attack Ratchet," Rafael coughed, waving his small hands in front of him to clear the smoke, "It's my volcano…"

The volcano then dissolved, melting downwards.

"…Was…" Amber shrugged.

"Hold still Bulkhead!" I heard Miko cry.

I turned to see her holding one of Dusk's paintbrushes and preparing to paint a small, round planet that was tied to a string dangling from Bulkhead's fingers…much like a marionette.

"Jupiter needs its red spot!" the exchange student continued…right as a dot of red paint dropped onto the floor, "Whoopsie!"

"What…in the All Spark…is going on in here!?" Ratchet demanded.

"Our projects are due tomorrow," Jack said, looking up from his…project…

"Maybe it needs one of these doohickeys?" Arcee asked.

Dusk burst out laughing, falling backwards as tears ran down her face.

"You're a motorcycle Arcee," Jack teased, "Shouldn't you know how to build a motorcycle engine?"

"You're a human, Jack," Arcee retorted, "Can you make me a small intestine?"

And Dusk once again dissolved into laughter.

"Ouch," Ben laughed from Jolt's shoulder.

"Why can't you help us?" Miko demanded.

"In case you all have forgotten," Ben growled, "I am one of the judges. It'd be unfair if I helped you out,"

"But Dusk and Amber can help!" Miko protested.

"Dusk is not allowed to help with Jack because she can build one of those engines in her sleep…and make it work better than any engine here on Earth and the teachers would get suspicious. She's not allowed to help you because I think you can do that one on your own and it will be good for you…and she can't help Raf 'cause she's a pyro,"

That last one earned him a glare from Dusk.

"Amber…can't help Jack because she has no clue where to put the parts…much like Arcee," Amber shot Ben a glare as he continued, "You because of the same reason I gave for Dusk and the fact that you two will talk instead of work, Raf…I don't know why but it's not fair that Dusk can't help and Amber can. Now, back to work, all of yas!"

"Regular old slave driver, aren't you?" Dusk teased.

"Hey, I'm just doing my job,"

"Well…you can't work on these…projects in here!" Ratchet protested, "You're…making a mess!"

"Actually, I think it's just Miko," Dusk shrugged, "And Raf,"

"Way to toss us under the bus Miss Prime!" Miko retorted.

Dusk grinned at her.

"But…the science fair is a big part of our grade!" Rafael protested.

"Yeah!" Miko added, "If Bulkhead doesn't help me finish this model of our solar system…"

"Oh?" Ratchet demanded.

I sighed and shook my helm.

Dusk flew upwards and landed on my shoulder, leaning against me.

"Here we go again," she sighed, "Remember when I still went to school?"

"And you too had your projects," I nodded, "What were they again?"

"Coke and Mentos for Amber, Sunny was not happy…got all over his paintjob, Electric Pickle for Ben, that turned out good…except Jolt accidently fried it…"

"And yours?" I asked.

A wicked grin split her face.

"The Gummy Bear Sacrifice!" she chuckled, "Oxidizing a gummy bear with Potassium Chlorate! It set it on fire! It was awesome!"

"My little pyromaniac," I sighed.

"And what does Bulkhead know about your solar system!?" Ratchet scoffed, "Or Bumblebee of your volcanoes or…"

"Arcee of our motorcycles?" Jack asked innocently.

"Oooo he is really pushing her," Dusk snickered.

"Precisely!" Ratchet exclaimed, "We're not Earthlings…"

Dusk opened her mouth.

"Or have grown up with them!" Ratchet corrected, "And they're not scientists,"

"But the Autobots are their guardians, Ratchet," I pointed out, "Would it hurt to learn more of Earth by helping our young friends with their schoolwork?"

"Other than us three!" Ben piped up, glaring at Dusk and Amber both.

"Well…maybe our young friends should try learning more of Cybertron!" Ratchet retorted.

I noticed Rafael and…Jack both look up in interest.

Out of all the humans, I honestly would have expected Rafael to show the most interest in learning of our home world. Jack, however, was a surprise.

But, I could sense that he had a thirst for knowledge and he would pursue it much like I myself had done long ago.

I could not help but feel that the two of us had more in common than either of us let on.

Raf POV

"Warrior class is neat and all…"'Bee shrugged as I put some more newspaper on my volcano.

Maybe this time it'll stay up?

"Uh huh?" I asked as I looked back up at him.

"But for a scout like me it's hard to get into," he continued, flicking out his blasters and pointing them.

"Really Bumblebee?" I asked, "Then how do you make warrior class?"

"Not really sure…I'm not experienced enough to make it I guess,"

"But I've seen you in action! You're awesome!" I protested.

"Aw, thanks Raf…" He chirped right as a large black servo laid on top of 'Bee's shoulder.

It was Optimus.

"I second your opinion, Raf," the Prime said, "But Autobot lifecycles are much longer than that of humans and, though it may be hard to believe, but our young scout still has much to experience,"

There was a loud beeping sound from the computers, making everyone look up.

"Exposed energon," Ratchet said, "And it's on the move,"

"And since we ain't movin' it…" Bulkhead started, "Guess who must be!"

"Decepticons," Arcee confirmed.

"Without Megatron?" Miko asked.

"Unfortunately Megatron's legacy will live on," Optimus replied, bowing his helm, "As others rise to take his place. Autobots, you have projects to complete…Ratchet, I may require aid."

Ratchet looked at us…his optics glancing at my volcano…

I don't think I like that look.

"Science fair…is a big part of their grade…" he started.

"Uh oh," I heard Amber say.

Dusk facepalmed.

"They're doomed," Ben groaned.

"We're doomed?" Jack asked, raising an eye brow.

"It's sophomore year all over again," Dusk groaned.

I wonder what they meant.

"Perhaps I'm better suited to stay behind and advise!" Ratchet finished, ignoring the adults.

"Very well," Optimus nodded, "Bumblebee, Dusk, let us see about this energon in transit,"

Both of them nodded and started towards the Groundbridge, Dusk transforming into Skyfyre as she did.

Miko POV

"I'm never going to get over that," I whispered, "It's cool and freaky at the same time,"

"That makes me wonder if there are any more like her," Jack said as Dusk, Bumblebee and Optimus went through the Bridge.

"Where she's from…there are," Amber said, "Half humans anyway,"

"But we've got something that are called Pretenders," Ben said, "'Bots or 'Cons that have an organic covering over their mesh…they can take human form. There's never been a half human hybrid here,"

"That we know of," Amber said, "Hey, didn't Dusk tangle with a Pretender a few years back?"

"And she won…I think,"

"Nah, she got thrown through a wall…and then chased around a college campus,"

"When was this?" Jack asked.

"Long, long time ago," Arcee smiled, "Back in the ol' NEST days,"

"NEST?" I asked.

"Think Spec Ops and Autobots," Ben said, "Mom was their surgeon…didn't see much action, but she could hit a 'Con optic from a hundred meters no prob,"

Dr. Williams…Ben's sweet mother who was terrified of mice…was a kick butt sniper medic? Woooow, was not expecting that.

Dusk POV

We walked out of the Groundbridge and I immediately heard a high pitched whining sound and a rumbling noise…

"Well, that don't sound good…" 'Bee whirred nervously.

"No Bumblebee it does not," Dad growled, "Hold your positions and await my command,"

"Can't I come too?" I asked.

He fixed me with a look.

"Ok then…not going to go," I muttered.

We waited a few moments…just until he was gone…

"Alright, let's move," I said.

"But Dad said to stay here!"

"You forget little brother…I'm a Prime too ya know," I pointed out as we both stealthily made our way towards Dad.

We came around the corner and froze.

"Duuude," I breathed, "That guy is massive!"

Well, he was! The mech was almost as tall as Dad…which put him as taller than Starscream who was being pushed around by the new 'Con.

"It has been a while, Skyquake," Dad said evenly.

"Optimus Prime," the 'Con, Skyquake, growled, "I haven't seen you since the battle of Technar…Megatron ordered me to annihilate you,"

"That was a long time ago,"

"Huh…I remember that battle!" 'Bee whispered softly, "that was before Megatron took my voice,"

"That may be, Prime," Skyquake agreed, "But my orders still stand!"

"Is this ancient war worth fighting?" Dad asked, addressing Screamer now, "When so many comrades have been lost? And worlds destroyed? If you want to be a true leader, Starscream, then stray from Megatron's path and lead the Decepticons towards peace!"

"Wow, he's good," I said and 'Bee nodded.

"I would be…willing…to consider a truce…" the 'Con replied, "If you would be willing to bow before me, Optimus Prime,"

"SAY WHAT!?" I yelled and 'Bee clamped his servo over my mouth, muffling my yells of protest.

Primes don't bow to scum like Screamer. We don't need people to bow down to us or us them…we're leaders born. We have that natural ability that draws the masses to us.

"Again!?" Skyquake growled, "Bow to this!"

And he sucker punched Screamer hard in the gut.

"Oho!" I chuckled, as Screamer staggered upright and flew off, "Owned!"

"Skyquake," Dad said again, "This is a new era, on another world! Side with the Autobots and help me end this conflict forever!"

"I will never side with a Prime!" Skyquake snarled.

And he attacked Dad with a roar.

He slammed his fist into Dad's chassis, pinning him against the wall, and then threw him to the ground.

Dad got up and the two titans stood facing each other. Daring one another to make the first move.

Dad shifted his servo into his blaster and shot at Skyquake's chassis. The shot pinged off the 'Con's chassis, and Skyquake brought out what looked like a machine gun, firing as Dad continued his barrage of fire.

Skyquake's shots smashed into Dad and made him slide backwards with a low growl of pain.

"Ok, I've seen enough," I growled, charging out.

"Dusk get back here!" 'Bee chirped, right as Dad took another hit, "Ok then, 'Con, it's on!"

"Bumblebee, Skyfyre! NO!" Dad yelled.

"Toss me," I yelled.

'Bee grabbed me by the waist and threw me into the air. We both fired at once. 'Bee's first shot hitting Skyquake in the rear, mine hitting the 'Con right between the wings,"

Skyquake retaliated by shooting at the two of us. 'Bee and I jumped from wall to wall while dodging the shots all the while.

'Bee leaped down, kicking Skyquake in the faceplates, or trying to. Skyquake grabbed 'Bee by the pede and flung him into the wall.

I jumped on Skyquake's back but received the same treatment as my big brother…slamming into said brother's midsection as Skyquake turned his weapon towards us. Dad then forced the gun away so that the shots flew upwards.

I hope one of them hit Screamer.

"Get. Off!" 'Bee whined, shoving me off of him, "Primus, Dusk you're heavy!"

"Shuddup 'Bee," I growled as my big brother took a flying leap towards Skyquake.

And was promptly flung on his back on the ground.

"Ya think he'd learn by now," I muttered…right as I was grabbed by the wing and thrown, once again into my big brother.

"Oooowwww, you'd think we were magnetized!" 'Bee moaned, getting up.

Dad got hit and he stumbled towards us.

"Um, Dad? What now?" 'Bee asked.

"Skyquake has not yet acquired a vehicle mode…" Dad started.

"Uh huh?" I motioned for him to continue.

At that moment, Skyquake charged at us again.

"Fall back," Dad ordered, "Ground alts only,"

I shrugged and the three of us transformed, tires squealing as we sped backwards before fishtailing around and peeling out of there like we were being chased by a serial killer…technically we were.

"So time has made you a coward Prime?" Skyquake jeered.

"He did not just call you that…" I growled over comm.

"Dusk, keep going,"

"Until what?! We run outta canyon?!"

"I have a plan,"

"Just hope we don't crash into any walls," I replied.

Jolt POV

"Let's see where is it…" Ratchet muttered as he shut off his welder for a second.

"Um…what is it?" Raf asked, looking at "his" project.

"You'll find out," Ratchet replied cheerily.

Ok, now I'm scared!

"But…Ratchet?" Raf tried again, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for him, "Shouldn't I be going the work?"

He reached out his tiny hand…

"Yep, ep, ep, ep!" Ratchet snapped, "Don't touch! Just watch…and learn,"

"I don't think I want him touching my science project," Jack muttered.

"What was that?" Ratchet demanded.

"Nothing!" Jack yelped, eyes, and I could have sworn it…

They flickered the same electric blue as my optics.

"Sooo…we're just going to help Jack and Miko finish their…" Bulkhead started.

"Without my supervision!?" Ratchet cut him off, "You want them to be right…don't you?"

I wisely didn't say anything…but Amber and Ben both groaned…likely remembering when Ratchet "helped" them with their science projects.

Bulkhead and Arcee looked at each other…likely remembering the same events but still wanting to let the ol' 'Bot have his way.

"Then watch," Ratchet cackled, his welder flickering as an excited…very dangerous if you're him, light entered his optics, "A master at work!"

"Control fer-eak!" Miko muttered, eliciting a snort from Amber and Ben both.

"You have no idea," Amber sighed.

Bumblebee POV

"Guuuuys!" I yelled, "He is gaining!"

"Just a little longer 'Bee!" Dusk said over the comm., "Almost ready,"

I yelped as Skyquake reached out, scratching my alt.

"Another minute and I'm gonna be scrap!"

I turned down a fork in the road…and came to a dead end.

I transformed and started to look for a way out.

No luck.

"It'll be a shame to crush you bug," Skyquake started.

I really, really hate that nickname…just because my name is shared with an insect does not make me one!

"But it is my duty," the 'Con finished.

I got out my blasters, just remember 'Con…this bug has stingers…

The furious roar of a sports' engine and the low honk of a semi's horn sounded right behind Skyquake…

And Dad and Dusk transformed, slamming their fists into Skyquake's faceplates.

"Hoo-yah!" Dusk cheered, pumping her fist.

"Excellent strategy, Bumblebee," Dad applauded as Skyquake fell face flat into the ground.

It was then I noticed his optics open.

"Dad look out!" I yelled.

Dad pulled back, but not before Skyquake slashed his talons across the glass in Dad's chassis.

"Skyquake," Dad growled, "Stay. Down,"

And he gave the 'Con a nice punch to the faceplate.

"Nice," Dusk said.

I heard a jet engine and looked up, pointing.

"Fowler?" Dad asked.

Skyquake's faceplates fell into a sly grin and green light poured from his optics…he was scanning…oh boy.

Fowler's jet!

"Agent Fowler!" Dad shouted into his comm., "Fall back!"

But it was too late.

Skyquake leaped into the air, transforming.

"I'll get him!" Dusk yelled, transforming before Dad could stop her.

The green Seeker started shooting at us and Dad and I transformed both of us speeding off quickly. He almost had me…

When a gold F-15 Eagle swooped from the sky and rammed into the 'Con, Agent Fowler on the gold jet's tail.

Dusk, Fowler, and Skyquake engaged in a deadly dance in the air, all three shooting at each other. Skyquake fired heatseekers at Fowler and I will admit, the agent knows how to avoid them…well, except for one, but Dusk shot that one outta commission.

There's no way we'll be able to take the 'Con down…wait a click…

I managed to get to the top of the canyon and transformed.

"Dusk! Lead him here!" I yelled over the comm.

My little sister tilted her wings, banking sharply over towards me.

"I hope you know what you're doing, big bro…"

"Eh…probably something stupid."

"Yeah well, you've already done that,"

"Something crazy then?"

"Did that too."

"Fine, something totally, crazily insane…a feat worthy of the Twins,"

"Ok, now I'm scared,"

She zipped underneath me, Skyquake on her heels.

I prayed to Primus that this worked…and leaped off the ledge, hanging onto Skyquake's wing.

As with all Seekers…he didn't like having his wings touched…

He tried ramming me into the wall but couldn't do it without damaging his wing so he flew upwards.

He then tried barrel rolling, but I hung on. I started pounding my fist into his hull, ripping out wires and hearing him shout in pain and indignation. Smoke started pouring from my holes and I felt Skyquake's spark stutter.

Oh no.

"Need some help!" I shouted, looking frantically around for either my sister or Fowler.

Dusk was racing, trying to get to me…but Fowler was closer.

I leaped upwards…and landed lightly, well, for me, on Fowler's plane.

Right as Skyquake crashed into the ground. Hard.

I leaped off of Fowler's jet as soon as he was close enough to the ground.

Jazz POV

I watched my charge take out the 'Con and shook my helm. Sideswipe grinned and started laughing from right next to me.

"Jet Judo!" he laughed, "Oh, 'Bee! I knew you had it in you! You made me and Sunny proud!"

"An' me," I added, "Tha's ma man! Way ta go Bumblebee!"

"And way to go Dusk," 'Sides smiled, walking over to his charge, his servo going through her shoulder as she went over to Bumblebee, talking excitedly and finally givin' him a big ol' hug.

"Kinda makes ya wish ya were still livin'," I sighed, watching as Bumblebee, Dusk and Optimus buried the 'Con's remains.

"Yeah, it does," Sideswipe mumbled, "He'll never know I'm congratulating him…and I can't even give my girl a hug without phasing through her,"

"But…we can be anywhere and protect 'em too…if teh threat is bad enough,"

"True," 'Sides admitted, "It'd be nice though,"

"Hey man," I started, "Prima and Primus said we be comin' back one day, an' if there be any truth in what them two say…we will,"

"I hope that day's soon, Jazz," 'Sides nodded.

"Me too,"

Dusk POV

"Bumblebee," Dad started, "Putting yourself at risk was probably not the wisest of strategies…but, you performed admirably…both of you did. I am very proud of you both,"

I leaped down from Dad's shoulder and walked over to my brother.

"Aw," I cooed, patting 'Bee's pede as he walked out, "Dad's proud of us,"

"Thanks Dad," 'Bee replied.

I heard Bulkhead's horn and he, Arcee and Jolt all came speeding into the Base.

"Ahahahaha!" Ratchet laughed excitedly as he ran over to the arrivals.

The kids all got out of their respective cars as Ben got out of Jolt with Raf.

"There you are!" Ratchet chirped, "Well!? How were my…er…our projects received?"

"Welll…" Raf started.

Ben gave a groan and thumped his head on Jolt's roof.

"That bad, huh?" I asked.

He sighed and glared at me, emerald eyes dark.

Ben POV

Ratchet, I thoroughly hate you. I really do.

Authoress POV

*Miko's Project*

"Ms. Nakadai," Mr. Sinned growled, "What planet would that be?"

"Umm…" Miko started as Ben closed his eyes and tried counting, "Cybertron?"

Ben was almost ok with it…

And then the planet fell off its support…the engineering teacher facepalmed immediately after.

*Jack's Project*

Ben stared at the motor that Jack brought in and shook his head. Jack fingered his chin, eyes dimly flickering, unsure of what his teacher and friend might do.

"It's…large…Mr. Darby," Ben said through gritted teeth, "But is it operational?"

Jack knelt down to touch the engine, a blue spark left his fingers though unnoticed by anyone, even the boy himself…and the engine went berserk, causing everyone to jump backwards with a yell.

The engine then broke down the door and was never seen or heard from again.

*Raf's Project*

The three teachers then looked at the genius' project with a little fear.

After witnessing the destruction the young Darby had created…this experiment didn't look much safer.

The metal volcano was at least twice the boy's height and crackled with arcs of electricity. Ben looked on the verge between screaming and banging his head on the desk.

"I hesitate to ask, Mr. Esquivel, but ah…" Mr. Sinned cleared his throat, "Is it active?"

Raf backed up a little ways, pointed the remote, closed his eyes…and pressed the start button.

A beam of yellow-white light shot out of the top of the volcano, punching a hole in the roof.

Ben POV

"…and it looked like a freakin' scene from Independence Day!" I shouted, glaring at Ratchet.

"Well," Ratchet snapped, "On our planet, you would have been given the highest honors!"

"Newsflash Hatchet, this is Earth not Cybertron!" I snapped, "Do you even remotely remember when you tried helping Amber, Dusk and I with our science projects?! Obviously not! Otherwise you would have kept your greasy servos outta these three's assignments!"

Dusk looked at the kids and shook her head.

"Don't ask," she shuddered, "Bad day for the three of us, very bad day,"

Ratchet growled and grumbled to himself as he stalked off.

"Stray from the path?" 'Bee asked Optimus.

"Indeed, Bumblebee," Optimus nodded, "Our human friends would have been wise to stray from Ratchet's path,"

"We'll remember that…next time," Jack agreed as the other three nodded.

I started walking off.

"Where are you going?" Dusk asked.

"I'm going to my room…" I growled, "I need to put the Hatchet on my 'Do Not Let Help The Kids' list…at the very top!"

A/N I don't think I'd let the Hatchet help me with my science projects either. I fail as is...even though it be epic if I did get help. :) Anyway, Scrapheap is next...that should be fun. Postings will probably get slower and spaced farther apart...seeing as the 's' word starts for me on Thursday :*(

If any of you have read Son of the Stars (this one's companion fic) do you guys think I should go ahead and start the Cybres Resurrection story or wait until the Prime Movie comes out in October? Let me know! Thanks!

Title from Audio Adrenaline's He Moves You Move

Anyway, hope you liked it. If you did, please R&R! :)

Qui vállë tóquetë, ván tecë (If no review comes from y'all; no story comes from me)

Máriessë ar mára tecië

Farewell and fair writing

Elhini Prime signing off.