A/N: Hey guys! So I told you the humans would be real aft holes, and that isn't even the worst of it! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you to Faythren for giving me some advice on my character's personalities. So go check out her story, Move Along, it's awesome! Now, this is where the movies start to change. I, sadly, own nothing.

Radio

Thoughts/flashbacks

:: Comm link::

Cybertronian

Klick ~ hour

Third POV (With the autobots)

They all watched, helpless as the agents cuffed Anna yet again and dragged her over to one of the bigger vans. When the back opened, steam came out. The inside was covered with ice, and there was a long vent along the wall separating the back from the front along with a window. As they watched, the vents released a round of dry ice gas, the same gas that froze Anna and Bumblebee. They agents roughly tossed Anna's unconscious from in the back and slammed the doors. They all got in their own vehicles and drove off.

Mikaela was still crying, but was beginning to calm down. Bee whirred sadly, and bent down placing a digit on Mikaela's shoulder. Once the coast was clear, they all silently climbed down the bridge and stood at the place where Anna had fell. "Hang back. Let me heck it out." Jazz said, dropping his accent. He walked over to where Optimus was bending down. "Optimus, are we just gonna stand here and do nothing?" Jazz asked. "There's no way to free the girl without harming the humans." Optimus said, regret filling his voice. "But it's not right, she-" Jazz was cut off. "Let them leave" Optimus said.

He looked down and saw Anna's visor. He gently picked it up and gave it to Jazz. "We will find a way to rescue the girl Jazz, but now we must find the allspark." Optimus said. Jazz took the visor and stared at it. He couldn't explain it, but there was something about the girl that had his spark aching. He felt protectiveness and a need to care for her. Jazz shook his helm, what was wrong with him? He only just met the girl, and her sacrifice did weigh him down emotionally, but should he really be feeling this strongly about it? He had seen many spark pulling things happen. This was war, after all. He shook his helm, trying to clear his thoughts.

Jazz subspaced the visor, and walked over to join the others with Prime. "You're going to save her, right?" Sam asked, finally overcoming his shock. Optimus looked down at him and said in a regretful tone," No. There is no way to help the girl without harming the humans. Once we find the allspark, we will try everything we can to get her back." "But-but it may be too late by then! Didn't you hear what Simmons said? They're going to experiment on her! You can't let that happen, she's just a kid!" Mikaela protested.

"You have my word that we will try everything in our power to retrieve the girl. But first, the glasses." Optimus held his hand out to Sam. Sam hesitated, but reached into his pocket. He frowned, before checking his other pocket, and his back pockets as well. Mikaela sighed," You don't have them, do you?" "Hey! We were being shot at and running everywhere! They must have fallen out of my pocket sometime when we were running!" Sam defended. Optimus sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose in a very human like way. "Wait! Don't you remember that Anna said they were holding the Allspark and NBE-whatever at the Hoover Dam? If that's their base, we can get the Allspark thingy and save Anna!" Mikaela exclaimed.

"How do we even know she was telling the truth?" Ironhide asked, but there wasn't much of an accusing tone in his voice like there used to be. Anna's capture had confused him. Ironhide was convinced that the girl was a spy, how else could she have known all that information? All that talk about dimension hopping sounded like the worst excuse that he had ever heard, but when she confronted Prime about his stasis projection featuring the Primes…..well that was when the possibility that she was a spy began to waver. There was no way she could have known that! They hadn't even made planet fall yet when that happened! Also, there was Anna's actions when she saved Bee. If she really were a spy, she wouldn't have risked her own spark for them.

Jazz bristled, and was about to give Hide a piece of his processor when the humans spoke up. "Seriously? After all that just happened you STILLthink she' a spy?!" Mikaela asked indignantly. "If she were a spy she wouldn't have saved Bee!" She said, pointing at said autobot. "Also, why would Simmons have slapped her if the information Anna as saying wasn't true? He slapped her to shut her up." Sam said. The autobots all exchanged looks, and finally looked over to Prime for instruction.

Optimus had a thoughtful look on his face plates, before he slowly nodded. "Very well. Your arguments are well stated. We'll head to Hoover Dam to retrieve the cube…..and the girl. Autobots, roll out!" With that being said, they all transformed and drove toward Hoover Dam.

Anna's POV

It was cold. That was the first thing I noticed when I had awoken. Also, it was noisy. I opened my eyes and looked around. I was in a big room, with multiple people and machines in it. Wait, this room looked familiar. Suddenly it clicked, this was the room where Bumblebee was in when he was captured. That meant that Megatron….oh slag. I GOTTA GET OUTTA HERE!

However, I couldn't move. Confused, I ran a self-diagnostic and saw that my armor was in lock down mode. That was when either the armor, or me, sensed a threat the armor would lock down so nothing could get in or out unless I give the code word. Basically, my T-cog deactivates so the armor wouldn't come off. The joints and gears lock up so it would make removing the protective plates extremely hard since the plates won't move an inch. Also, the thick layer of ice on my armor didn't help mobility.

I shivered, and realized that there were machines that sprayed that freezing gas on me! No wonder my armor had a thicker layer of ice on it! Looking at the scan results, I also saw that the armor was having a hard time keeping the inside of the armor warm while trying to keep the threats outside and trying to heal my burns.

"Diverting all power to battle shields. Code: Ironhide. Do not allow the armor to be breached." "Fascinating, what language is that?" I turned my head, and saw all the workers in the room had stopped to stare at me. Oops, guess I should have made sure the cast was clear before speaking Cybertronian. Well, no harm in telling them what language it is. They wouldn't be able to speak it anyways. "Cybertronian." I said. "Do you think humans could learn?" One of the workers asked. Before I could answer, a scientist barged in through the doors on my right. He was dressed in all white, and his name tag read Diego. "Alright" he barked," Everyone back to work! No fraternizing with NBE-2!" All the workers jolted, and got back to work. I shivered as more gas was sprayed on me. "Now, NBE-2. I have a few questions for you."

Third POV (With the autobots)

They had been driving all night, and they decided to take a short rest break at a gas station. While Sam and Mikaela were freshening up and getting something to eat, the autobots were having a quiet discussion.

:: What are we going to do when we get to the dam Prime? :: Ironhide asked.

:: Ratchet, are the holoforms operational? :: Optimus asked.

:: Well, they still need some minor adjustments but they should be good for a couple klicks. :: Ratchet replied.

:: Excellent. When we arrive at the dam, activate your holoforms. Ratchet, we may not know what condition the girl may be in.::

:: Understood Prime. :: Ratchet said.

:: Why are we going in? :: Ironhide asked.

:: I am curious to know what this NBE is that the girl stated. Also, we must see what damage the cube has sustained, if any. :: Prime said.

Just then, Sam and Mikaela exited the convenience store and walked over to the waiting autobots. They both got in Bee, and the group of autobots all drove off. "So, what's the plan Bee?" Sam asked. Save the princess…..secure the treasure….greater than man. Sam and Mikaela exchanged a blank look with each other. "What?"

"Wha' Bee means is tha' we're gonna try an' rescue Anna an' get tha' cube." Jazz's voice filtered through the radio. Sam jumped," You can hear us?" "Yeah, kinda like one 'o yo'r species telephones." "Oh." Sam said. "Why are we fighting to save the humans? They're a primitive and violent race." Ironhide said. "Hey" Sam said. Mikaela just snorted," Look who's talking." Ironhide growled, but was cut off by Prime. "Were we so different? They're a young species. But I've seen goodness in them. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there is only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest." Bumblebee along with the other autobots swerved sharply to the right. It was a good thing that no one was on the road at that moment. "Woah!" Sam screamed. Optimus pulled off on the side of the road, the others doing the same as soon as they regained control. The doors opened, and Mikaela and Sam climbed out of Bee. All of the bots transformed.

"What?! That's suicide! The cube is raw power. It could destroy you both!" Ratchet roared. "A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes." Optimus explained. "Have you seen the way they treat their own kind? We're fighting to protect them?" Ironhide asked incredulously. Optimus looked at him," Would you condemn an entire planet based on the actions of a few?" Ironhide huffed but backed down.

Even though he did not agree with this, it was his leader's decision and he wouldn't question it. Ironhide was perhaps one of Optimus' most loyal soldiers, in fact all the autobots were extremely loyal to Optimus. Optimus was a patient and wise leader. He rarely raised his voice and was never cruel. What would happen if Optimus offlined? Optimus was the only one who was equaled to Megatron's strength. One thing was for sure, losing Optimus would be a devastating blow for the autobots.

Their thoughts were interrupted by Optimus' voice. "It's been an honor serving with you all. Autobots, roll out!" "We rolling!" Jazz said as he and the others transformed and followed Optimus to the Hoover Dam.

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They drove for a good portion of the day, and arrived at the Dam in the afternoon. Somehow, the autobots found a place to park and activated their holoforms.

Optimus was a tall man with brown hair and lean. He wore jeans with a black T-shirt and a blue with red flamed jacket. His holoforms looked to be in his early thirties and has a slight tan. Jazz's holoforms looked to be around his late twenties. He had dark skin and had dreadlocks. He wore a pair of sunglasses and has on silver and gray clothes. The typical gangster look. Ironhide was the most ripped of them. He had tan skin, black hair cut in a military buzz cut and a scar ran over his left eye. He wore a black T-shirt with army pants and black combat boots. A pair of sunglasses covered his glowing blue eyes.

Bumblebee was the youngest and looked to be around his late teens or early twenties. He had blond hair and pale skin. He wore jeans with a white shirt and a yellow jacket with a black stipe on the sleeves. Last but not least, Ratchet was the oldest of the holoforms. He looked to be in his late forties to early fifties with greying black hair. He wore a standard doctor's outfit, with the white lab coat and everything. All of the holoforms had bright blue eyes and were definitely in shape. Let's just say that they would be having trouble keeping teenage girls off of them if they ever went into crowed public places. Namely the mall.

They all started towards the Dam, and saw a helicopter land somewhere in the back. They all shared a look, then headed towards where the copter landed. When they got to the copter's landing site, they saw multiple people standing there. Simmons must have spotted them because he made his way towards them.

"Hey Kid. I think we got off to a bad start, huh? You and your….friends must be hungry? You want a latte? Ho-Ho? Double venti macchiato?" Simmons asked in an attempt to form some kind of truce. "Where's my friend?" Sam asked, getting to the point. Another man walked up to them. He wore a dark suit and was holding a brief case at his side. He had brown hair and a brown mustache. "Son, I need you to listen to me very carefully. People can die here. We need to know everything you know. We need to know it now." He said.

"Okay. But first, I'll take my friend, my parents. Maybe you should write that down. Oh, and her juvie record. That's gotta be gone. Like, forever Mr….." Sam trailed off, not knowing the guy's name. "Banachek" the man finished. "I don't think you're really in a position to be debating things Mr. Witkity" "Witwicky" Sam corrected. Banachek gave Sam a 'look'. "Considering that you have brought five civilians with you. Need I remind you that this a classified matter?" Banachek asked. Ironhide growled at the 'civilians' comment.

"Oh…uhh….they-they're with me. Yeah. Uhh, they know more about this alien thing that's going on tha I do." Sam continued to stutter. Mikaela rolled eyes. "We just thought you might like to know what they have to tell us. But if not, we just go." She said, and began to turn and walk away. "WAIT!" Simmons yelled. Mikaela stopped, and smirked. "Yes?" She asked. "They can come." Simmons said. "That's what I thought." Mikaela said.

Grumbling, Banachek motioned them to follow him. "Nice one" Sam muttered. "Alright, here's the situation" Simmons spoke up. "You've all had direct contact with the NBEs" "NBEs?" one of the soldiers asked. He was a black guy and wore a red bandana around his head. "Non-Biological Extraterrestrials. Try and keep up with the acronyms." Simmons said. He led them to a large room and Banachek turned to them. "What your about to see is totally classified." He said, before entering. They all gasped. In the middle of the room, frozen, was Megatron. Optimus had to order his team to remain calm, so their cover wouldn't be blown.

However, seeing this greatly disturbed him. So, the girl, Anna, was right after all. "Dear God. What is this?" asked a middle aged man. He had blond hair, and also wore a suit. "We think when he made his approach over the North Pole, our gravitational field screwed up his telemetry. He crashed in the ice, probably a few thousand years ago. We shipped him here to this facility in 1934." Banachek explained to the awed group. "We call him NBE-1" Simmons said.

"Well, sir, I don't mean to correct you on everything you think you know, but- I mean, that's Megatron. He's the leader of the Decepticons." Sam said. They looked at him. "He's been in cryostasis since 1935. Your great-great-grandfather made one of the greatest discoveries in the history of mankind." Banachek said. "Fact is, you're looking at the source of the modern age. The microchip, lasers, spaceflight, cars, all reverse-engineered by studying him. NBE-One. That's what we call it." Simmons said, getting into Sam's personal space.

"And you didn't think the United States military might need to know that you're keeping a hostile alien robot frozen in the basement?" The middle aged man asked. "Until these events, we had no credible threat to national security." Banachek told him. "Well you got one now" the guy, Keller, said. "So why Earth" one of the soldiers asked. "It's the allspark" Sam said.

"Allspark? What is that?" Banachek asked. "Well, yeah, they came here looking for some sort of cube-looking thing. Anyway, mister NBE-One here, a.k.a. Megatron, that's what they call him, who's pretty much the harbinger of death, wants to use the Cube to transform human technology to take over the universe. That's their plan." Sam said. "You're sure about that" Simmons asked, sharing a look with Banachek. "Yeah…you guys know where it is, don't you?" Sam asked, seeing the look the two agents shared.

"Follow me" Banachek said. He led them to another room. "What you're about to see is our crown jewel" Simmons said. "It's not yours" Ironhide growled under his breath. Optimus shot him a warning look. To maintain their cover, they let Sam do the talking. The room was a kind of observation room, with a picture of seven people on one wall. There was an observation glass they could look through and when they did the autobots all gasped. There it was! The allspark was there among the many human workers and catwalks. Most of it was being suspended by iron beams hanging form the celling, one of the cube's vertexes rested on a plat form.

"Whew" Sam whistled upon seeing it and the cube's size. While Banachek talked to them about the cube, Optimus was issuing orders to the other autobots.

:: Autobots, the cube has been located. Move your al modes into the hanger and await further instructions. Be prepared for anything and keep your guard up. ::

The others nodded. It was hard to move their bodies while keeping up their holoforms. To do so, they had to split their minds between both bodies. It was like being half in and half out of the water. You could see what was happening under the water and above it at the same time.

"Wait back up. Yo said the dam hides the cube's energy. What kind exactly?" A blond woman asked. She had an Australian accent. Banachek looked at her and motioned them to follow him into another room. Before they could see what they did in this room, they heard an ear piercing shriek throughout the base. Sam and Mikaela looked at each other. "ANNA!"

Anna's POV

Diego had left some time ago after getting nothing from me. He decided that the best way to find out information was through 'trial and error'. Another words, experimentation. Currently, the amount of freezing gas they were spraying on me increased. Then, as if freezing to death wasn't enough, I felt a jolt of electricity run through me! Just like Bumblebee, I thought as I was electrocuted again. I saw multiple warning signs as the voltage increased.

The first couple shocks helped to energize my armor, but then as it began to overload the systems as the voltage increased steadily. Systems began to shut off. I couldn't activate my battle shields because all power was being redirected to support the lock down. I knew that I had some serious freezer burns on my arms and legs, and the beginnings of it on my abdomen. My armor being the only thing keeping me from getting frost bite, but not for long.

With each shock, my body jolted. I pulled at the chains holding me down, but my strength was fading. The electricity hurt. With every jolt, my armor rubbed against my already raw skin on my arms. I felt tingly, and not the good kind either. Normally, I have a higher endurance for physical pain. But all that time in the Prime's dimension has made me soft. I used to get beaten almost every day, but that all stopped when I met the Primes. The Primes cared for me and never hit me or Star. While I was grateful then, it will be my down fall now.

Another, shock went through me. Were they trying to fry the armor's circuitry? How many shocks has it been? 13? Pitiful. Look how weak I've become. I used to be able to count every lash I had gotten back in my dimension. Finally, another jolt went through me. This one was by far the strongest out of the others. I couldn't take it. I let out a scream despite myself, and a few tears escaped. It just fragging HURT! The burn from the electricity and the cold was just too much.

Sam, I hope you and the autobots hurry. Because I will not be able to control myself when my rage takes over. My gladiator mode is beginning to awaken.

A/N: I am so sorry for not updating in a long time! I have been volunteering and trying to stay caught up with my online classes. I literally have not been home for more than 4 hours since summer started. I have been volunteering all day. I still have my summer project to do for school to! But I promise that I will find time to keep writing. Please be patient with me! Also, I will explain what Anna means when she says 'gladiator mode' latter on. Please review! I have 359 views, but only 5 reviewed on my story. It makes me think you guys don't like my story ( ). I'll try to update more often. Sorry about the cliffhanger. Oh wait…..no I'm not. XD