Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers Prime, just the random OCs and plot rainbows I barf out.
Chapter Eighty-Six: The Woman or the Children
Optimus was at a loss as to what he should do.
How a Decepticon escaped his scans was beyond him, but the slip up had led to Marian being captured by an unfamiliar, crimson Decepticon and the Prime was torn between chasing after him or staying behind with the now frightened children. The mech had thrown Marian into the air and transformed, using his alt mode to speed away with the hostage, forcing the Autobot to make a decision that made him want to purge.
He remained with the children out of fear of them being stolen away as well.