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Hey you lot. I know, I know, it's been some time. Been kinda busy, but I haven't forgotten you all. As always, I appreciate the support from you all on the last chapter (EndlessZura). So you know it all, lets get 'er goin!(let me know if you get that reference;))

Chapter four: Trust Issues

The Nemesis, Decepticon carrier ship.

After piecing together what Starscream had been thinking, Optimus Prime found himself in the last place he expected: onboard the Nemesis. This ship was bringing the Prime all kinds of unwanted memories, but that was at the back of his mind. The reason that Optimus was here was because Starscream wanted to prove his theory was correct. He had requested an energon sample so the ships scientists could run a test on his CNA.

Optimus cooperated without any fuss, mainly because he didn't feel as though the Decepticons posed a threat to him. He didn't let guard down, but he couldn't help but wonder. What If Starscream was right? What if he really was on a parallel world? And how did he get there.

As he waited for the lab tests to come back, he had noticed how different the 'Cons looked. Knockout had his usual red replaced with blue, but was the same apart from that. Breakdown looked similar with the blue chassis, but his face was silver and his optics blue. And he wasn't dead, which took Optimus aback slightly. Arachnid was not to be found. Nor was Soundwave. That didn't surprise him much. But what did was the lack of a certain warlord.

It definitely wasn't like Megatron to not be on board the Nemesis without a good reason. But after the past few days, Optimus realised nothing really made since at the moment.

The wait was finally over when Starscream came back to where he had been left. Optimus had been put in a holding cell. But hadn't been restrained. He could escaped just like that if he wanted, but he didn't, because he had a hunch that he wasn't in danger.

And Starscream knew it.

'Well, we got the test results back' the seeker said, a hint of triumph in his voice

'And?' Optimus questioned.

'It would appear your CNA Mach is Optimus Prime, but your vital structure is slightly different on a molecular level. And not just to your counterpart, but all of us as well'.

Counterpart? What the Starscream mean by that exactly?

'I suppose you would like an explanation of why you haven't been melted down to scrap yet' Starscream assumed.

Optimus didn't speak, but nodded.

'When I first saw you in that desert, I saw that from how I'm use to seeing Optimus Prime, you looked slightly different. Your colour scheme was not the black and silver I've grown use to seeing. But it was your optics that were a dead giveaway. That was when I began to realise, your not from around here'

Optimus had to hand to the seeker, he had done well to put together either a very impressive theory, or the greatest lie Starscream had ever told.

'You believe I'm from a parallel universe' Optimus stated. He had caught on a bit ago now, but he wanted to be sure he was right. And judging by the look on Starscream's face, he was.

'Not just any parallel universe, but a mirrored world of this one. Where we Decepticons are the tyrants of the galaxy and the Autobots fight for freedom, instead of the other war around'

'So you believe I have traveled through deminsions?' Optimus asked.

'Indeed, and I believe you could be the key to winning this war' Starscream replied.

The key? Was the seeker asking him to do what he thought he was?

But that was when everything clicked. The reason why he felt in danger back at base and not here. Because he wasn't in any here. If Starscream was saying what he thought, the seeker was going to ask him about helping the 'Cons defeat the 'Bots. As having a Prime on their side may give them the edge they need. This was proven as Starscream said exactly that.

After listening to the offer and thought to himself for abit, Optimus finally answered Starscream's question.

'You make a compelling case, but I still have no reason to trust the Decepticons. Especially you, Starscream'

The seeker looked disappointed to say the least, but he then seemed to see reason.

'I understand. After all, trust cannot be asked for. It must be earned'

Optimus, sensing he was done, turned to leave. But Starscream stopped him one last time.

'But, should you find reason to trust us, we have sent you a link into our communications network in case yo need us'

With that, a ground bridge opened. Optimus then took his leave back to the desert.

He was in deep thought for the next few minutes. About everything he had just learned. He was in a mirror world. And the Decepticons had just asked him for help. The was all kinds of fragged up.

Without warning, he felt a sharp pain from behind, knocking him to the ground. As he moved to both get up and try and see his attacker, he felt something being injected into his shoulder.

'Well, well, well' a female voice said in a mixture of seduction and menace. 'Seems like your not as tough as we thought originally. My boss is gonna have fun with you. And don't try fighting. The seditive will have you out for a few hours at the least'

As Optimus felt himself slipping away, something about that voice sounded familiar. And right before he blacked out he managed one word:

"Arcee...?'

And that's that! Let me know on thoughts. Sorry if it was short, but these take abit more then a day most of the time.

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