Hello, bots and cons. Centurion Maximo here and after a while, welcome back to Young Justice: Their War, Our World. In the last chapter, Project: Andromeda was completed, but without an energy source. We also met Marie Logan and her son, Garfield who gets injured during a Decepticon attack. Miss Martian performs a blood transfusion to save his life. In the end, the two are moved to Jasper, Nevada in the new forward Autobot base: Omega-1. However, that's not all as Garth, Tula, and Ronal have entered Mount Justice with the dire news of the Machination conquering Atlantis.

Here's the OC/Story contributor list so far:

Mobian

Vein Bloodborne

Doc Fossil

Gregory

I hope this list expands in the future. Now, back to the action!

*Happy Harbor. Mount Justice. 12:32 pm*

It had been a couple days since the Atlantean trio told the Team the news of the state of Atlantis and were shocked. They quickly told the League who performed reconnaissance over the area. When they got back, Aquaman was a little distant from everyone, not that anyone could blame him. His home was taken over by the enemy and his people were taken captive, except Tula, Garth, Ronal, Kaldur, and his wife Mera, thankfully. "We'll take back Atlantis, Arthur. I promise that." Dinah put a hand on Arthur's shoulder.

"I want to believe you, Dinah, but my mind dwells on Mera." Arthur admitted, hanging his head low in sadness. "I can only hope she's somewhere safe."

"How did the Machination even accomplish this?" Clark asked, still a little shocked from the news.

"Because of unfortunate Decepticon ingenuity." Blurr answered darkly. "They no doubt have been working on some secret projects."

"Do you think… he's here?" Bumblebee asked quietly.

"I don't think so. We would've heard something if he was." Cliffjumper replied.

"Either way, this has very bad vibes." Jazz added.

"I just can't believe that Atlantis has actually been conquered." Garth sat at a large table with the others with the Autobots standing behind them. "Never before has this happened."

"There's a first time for everything." Ironhide said grimly. "The Machination has once again proved to be incredibly cunning."

"The sheer audacity…" Kaldur growled, actually clenching his fist. "How dare they…"

"Hey, calm down. We'll get Atlantis back." Wally put a hand on his friend's shoulder succeeding in calming the young Atlantean down. "Question is: How?"

"It won't be easy. The Decepticons no doubt have already established heavy defenses." Wheeljack brought up.

"Honestly, I think we should worry more about Project: Andromeda. We still don't know what it is, or if it's even complete." Bishop cut in. "Luckily, we have Omega-1 in Nevada. Even if Marie and her son are living there now."

"We'll have to do both." Diana said. "One group will brainstorm a way to take back Atlantis while the others will head out to find out anything about Project: Andromeda and anything regarding the Machination."

"Got it." Bumblebee said, clenching his fist. "Let's do this."

*Nevada, Venomsting's Laboratory. 14:12 pm*

Venomsting and Dr. Desmond were having a field day with the Atlantean prisoners transported to them. While this took Venomsting away from meta experimentation, this project was turning out to be a boon of scientific advancement. The Atlantean DNA was being altered to mix with human or Genomorph DNA to create something entirely new.

"What a treasure trove…" Dr. Desmond breathed. Needless to say, the two were beyond overjoyed.

"You're telling me." Venomsting said. "Who knew we'd ever be working with Atlantean DNA. What a time."

"I've already combined the DNA with Genomorph DNA to create something new, but it's only in the embryonic stage." Dr. Desmond informed.

"Any step, no matter how little, is a giant leap for science, Desmond." Venomsting smiled.

"Yes, you're right. We have entered a new era of scientific advancement." Dr. Desmond grinned. "So, what are you working on?"

"Believe it or not, Lord Megatron has actually granted me special authorization to experiment with Atlantean DNA on a spare Protoform we have in our fleet." Venomsting was giddy at this prospect. "I shall see if I can make the organic DNA stable with our technology."

"An interesting idea, for sure." Dr. Desmond said. "If it works, we could make another new breed of soldier for the Machination."

Just then, Shimmer appeared on the communications system. "Oh, hello, Shimmer. What's up?" Venomsting asked.

"Apparently, the second stone of the dragon's eye is in Moscow, Russia, and cut into smaller stones used in a faberge egg owned by the Druzhkov family In Russia" Shimmer informed.

"Then we must send agents there now to retrieve it before the Autobots. With it, Project: Andromeda can be fully energized and then some." Venomsting growled.

"Good thing that Black Mask is already in Moscow under the radar thanks to a new holographic disguise device Ivo just whipped up." Shimmer grinned.

"Excellent news." Dr. Desmond gained a grin of his own. "Is there anyone else with him in Moscow?"

"Let me check for a second." Shimmer typed on her tablet for a few seconds and found the Moscow mission roster. "Okay, so Laserbeak is with him in his Lance Beaker disguise as well as Icicle Junior."

"Why Icicle Junior?" Venomsting asked.

"We think he can help recruit more members in Moscow, particularly ones his age." Shimmer answered. "Plus, we can send reinforcements if need be."

"Fair enough. Let us know of any change." Venomsting said. With that, the system switched off. "Well, let's get back to it, shall we?" Dr. Desmond nodded and the two went back to their work.

*Moscow, Russia. Outside Druzhkov Estate. 19:43 pm*

Black Mask, Icicle Junior, and Laserbeak in his human disguise were walking around, hoping to find a way into the Druzhkov estate without being detected. "Ugh… This place is like a fort." Black Mask groaned.

"Oh, believe me. It's more like a fort on the inside." A new voice cut in. The trio turned to see a 20-year old girl with long blonde hair in pigtails, purple eyes, and red lips wearing a Russian army uniform standing beside them.

"Excuse me, but who are you?" Icicle Junior asked, an eyebrow raised.

"I'm Patricia Simmons." Patricia smiled. "If you three want to break in there, come with me." She gestured.

"How do we know we can trust you?" Lance asked suspiciously.

"Do you have a choice right now?" Patricia countered. The trio looked at each other and followed her. Within a half-hour, they were in an abandoned underground warehouse where they met a large bunch of men and women wearing black military uniforms. "Welcome to our humble abode."

"Interesting." Lance commented. "How have you managed to stay hidden all this time?"

"A specialized cloaking generator." Patricia answered. "Though, I'm not the one in charge here."

"You're not?" Black Mask asked.

"No. That would be her." Patricia motioned to an older woman walking toward them. This woman had short blonde hair, red eyes wearing a black and red special forces uniform with a symbol of a red circle with a black star in the center. "I am Stormcrow, the leader of Darkstar. Who are you three and how did you find us?"

"I'm Black Mask. This is Icicle Junior and Lance Beaker." Black Mask introduced. "Ms. Simmons brought us here after spotting us outside the Druzhkov estate."

"So, you really think these three can help us to steal the Dragon's Eye?" Stormcrow scoffed.

"Excuse me, but did you say Dragon's Eye?" Black Mask's eyes lit up.

"Of course I did." Stormcrow narrowed her eyes. "What's it to you?"

"Everything. I assume you've heard about the robots that can transform into vehicles from the news." Black Mask brought up.

"It would be foolish to not have heard it." Stormcrow retorted with a snort. "What do you know about it?"

Icicle Junior gained a grin. "What if we told you that we're currently working with some of these robots in the Machination?"

That got Stormcrow and everyone else in the room sans the trio to stop doing what they were doing and begin listening intently. "You three are the Machination?!" Patricia partially screamed in shock.

"No, no, no." Icicle Junior casually waved his hands. "We're only part of it, but it is huge. Working with these robots, we've been able to achieve a great deal."

"He's right." Black Mask said. "We need the Dragon's Eye for a very big project that could guarantee our control of the entire planet. If you agree to talk with our leaders, you could have all of Russia in the palm of your hands."

"Control of the planet, not just Russia?" Stormcrow put a hand to her chin. "A very promising proposition, but how can we trust these robots?"

"Just don't betray us." Black Mask chuckled. "You see, the cult of Kobra did that and they paid the price dearly."

Stormcrow thought about it for a couple minutes. If she and her people joined up with this Machination, they could have all of Russia. This promise made it easy for the decision. "Alright. Set up a meeting with your leaders."

"Certainly." Black Mask said happily. "Give us a few minutes." Exactly, a few minutes later, the trio set up a connection with the Machination in Stormcrow's office where she spent some time talking with Megatron, T.O Morrow, and Admiral Hook. A few more minutes later, she emerged with a small smile.

"I have decided for Darkstar to join the Machination." Stormcrow held out her hand.

Black Mask shook her hand. "Welcome aboard."

*Jasper, Nevada. 22:34 pm*

A dark green and black SUV looking vehicle was speeding through the small town homing in on the Autobot signals it detected there. It was joined by a silver and red 2010 Ford Fiesta. "Well, the Autobot signals are getting closer."

"Just make sure our signals are shielded from Decepticon scanners, Bulkhead." The silver and red vehicle reminded.

"I'm not the smartest, but I at least remembered to do that, Cruise." Bulkhead retorted.

"Sorry if I insulted you, I'm just antsy with all the Decepticon activity we've detected astro-seconds after landing on this planet." Cruise explained.

"I understand that, but once we can meet up with other Autobots, we'll be okay." Bulkhead pointed out as the two kept driving towards the source of the signals which was the new Autobot outpost Omega-1.

Inside the silo, Windstrike, Voltshift, and Greyhound were still setting up the base, though they were close to completing said setup while Marie and Garfield were safe and sound in another part of the new base. Suddenly, alarms started going off and the trio of Autobots ran into the main lobby. "New signals detected!" Greyhound exclaimed.

"Decepticon?" Voltshift growled.

It took Windstrike a moment to determine the signals and sighed in relief. "Autobot signals." A few minutes later, Bulkhead and Cruise drove into the main lobby and transformed into their robot modes. "Bulkhead? Cruise?"

"Hey, Windstrike." Bulkhead smiled. "Long time no see, huh?"

"You have no idea." Windstrike said. "With what's going on, we need all the allies we can get."

Hello, everyone. I hope you all liked the newest chapter of Young Justice: Their War, Our World. Dr. Desmond and Venomsting are having a field day with the Atlantean DNA while Black Mask, Icicle Junior, and Laserbeak are in Russia and have gained the allegiance of the gang: Darkstar.

However, the Autobots gain a heavy new comrade with Bulkhead! I'm using Transformers: Prime Bulkhead if anyone asks which version I'm using. Not only that, we have a new Autobot OC simply named Cruise who has been provided by my newest OC/Story Contributor: Gregory.

List of Autobots & Allies residing at Omega-1:

Windstrike

Greyhound

Voltshift

Marie Logan

Garfield Logan

Bulkhead

Cruise

As usual, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know in the comments/reviews, or personally PM me. We are nearing the end of this story.