This is it, the end of the beginning. Here is the end of arc one of Beast Wars Prime. This is also where the IDW elements start to make themselves known. That said, let the games begin. Note: edited 3/15/22

Agent Fowler followed Ultra Magnus, Arcee, and Optimus Prime. They'd made it into the ship before he finally addressed the trio. "Alright Prime, what's going to on." Fowler asked, not wanting to beat around the bush. With everything that had happened, he didn't want any more surprises.

Optimus sighed. "Despite reports that the Decepticons' troops are diminished, I am calling for additional reinforcements. In addition, there is a psychologist amongst the Autobots whom Arcee believes may be of great help to the children." He looked at her. "Go ahead Arcee." Walking up to the communications console and put in the frequency number. Waiting, she prepared herself.

A few seconds later the connection was made. "Hello, who is this?" Came a voice with what sounded like a light British accent. Fowler raised an eyebrow at the screen and looked at Prime. He looked down at him and whispered "Translator". He nodded and turned back to the screen.

"Rung, this is Arcee." She said smiling at the familiar voice. She hoped with all her spark that she'd be able to help Jack and the others. After he'd helped her, he was the only bot she would trust with them.

"Arcee? I'll be, I'm happy to hear from you, how is everything going?" He asked in a jovial voice.

"I'm alright Rung, but we have a situation that could use your unique skill set. We have three natives of this planet who've been somehow transmuted into techno organic Cybertronians. Considering your expertise in post body modification therapy I thought you'd be able to help them."

There was a silence that lasted for several seconds. "Very well Arcee. I'll have to talk to the ships' captain, but I think I'll be able to come help."

Optimus and Magnus came up to the console. "Rung, this is Optimus Prime. I am issuing a call for reinforcements to all Autobots. With me is Ultra Magnus, my second in command. Please connect me to your ships' captain so I can transmit our coordinates."

There was a stunned silence on Rungs' end. "Coming right up sirs." There was a typing sound followed by a connecting click. "Hello? Who is this?" Came a gruff voice with what sounded like a very light French accent. Ultra Magnus' left optic twitched slightly; he knew that voice.

Optimus sighed, he too recognized that voice. "This is Optimus Prime, Hot Rod. Overlooking the question of how you became captain of the Lost Light, I am calling in your ship for reinforcements and will need your ships' crew manifest."

Another silence. "I took over the captainship in an election when Countdown died of spark failure. Sending crew manifest now sir, awaiting coordinates." He replied in a slightly clipped voice. "And I go by Rodimus now." He muttered, causing Optimus to quirk a brow. Fowler and Arcee had to fight back laughter.

Looking over the manifest of a little over two dozen bots, Magnus nodded. He knew several of these bots and they'd all be a credit to their current mission. Then, he got a bit further down the list. "Are you kidding me?" He growled in an uncharacteristic fit of emotion. "Whirl is on the Lost light?" Just the thought of that nutcase could give him a conniption.

"Beggers can't be choosers Magnus." Optimus whispered. He'd already scanned the list and saw several unfamiliar names. "Rodimus?" Optimus asked, trying not to wince at the parody of his own name. "There are a few bots' names on this manifest I'm unfamiliar with, where'd they come from?"

Rodimus replied quickly. "During our travels we've picked up a few bots hailing from various ships cruising the galaxy. I assure you I can vouch for their abilities." Optimus looked at Magnus who nodded. "Very well Rodimus. I'm sending the coordinates now."

There were a few moments in which there was muted background noise. Rodimus came back on the line. "According to Blaster we'll be there in about a deca-cycle. When we're about two mega-cycles out we'll get back in contact about landing coordinates."

Optimus nodded. The Lost Light was several star systems away, even with the ships' quantum engines it would take a while to get there. "Very well captain. We'll await your communication." With that the message ended.

Fowler looked up at Prime. "Hold up Prime, just how big is this ship?" It was one thing to hide this ship, but anything bigger could be a problem. Let alone keeping certain agents and agencies from getting their hands on any weapons tech.

Arcee spoke up. "I have an idea for that sir. I'll just need to run it by Ratchet and the Lost Lights' science team when they call."

Ultra Magnus looked at Fowler. "To answer your question, the Lost light is a science exploration vessel about eight times the size of this military base and about as tall as a twenty-story human building." He finished, leaving their human friend speechless. He looked at Arcee. "I hope your idea is a good one. Hiding a ship that big could be a problem."

Arcee nodded. "I think it'll work sir, but right now, I want to check on the kids." She exited the ship and returned to the hangar. Looking inside she saw a sight that warmed her spark.

Bulkhead, Bumblebee and Ratchet were watching a sleeping Jack, Miko, and Raf, who were all in their beast modes. The three techno organics slept is something of a pile. Upon closer inspection she saw that June had nodded off between Jack, who'd curled around her and Miko, and Raf. Miko had her head nestled in Jacks' mane and her wing acting as Junes' blanket. Raf had Nestled up to Jacks' other side and if she strained her hearing, she could hear a low rumble coming from her partner.

Ratchet looked at her and whispered. "They all fell asleep a few minutes ago. After everything they've been through, we decided to leave them be." Arcee smiled and nodded, this was just what they all needed.

"Alright." she whispered. Stepping out the hangar she transformed into her motorcycle form and quietly rolled up close to the sleeping group. "I suggest we join them in catching some power down cycles ourselves."

With that Wheeljack, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee transformed and copied her. Ratchet excused himself to Magnus' ship. She made a mental note to talk with him and Optimus later. Right now, though. She just wanted to enjoy this moment of peace.

Meanwhile aboard the Nemesis Megatron was waiting on the bridge with Starscream and Soundwave. He'd just left Knockouts' lab after having his cannon repaired. In addition, he'd reinfected himself with Dark Energon to retore himself to his full power, despite Knockouts' warning not to. Something about his own systems purging the trace amounts of the Dark Energon on its' own. Not that he wanted that to happen.

He gave a deep sigh and closed his eyes. With this latest setback, he knew what he had to do. Looking to Soundwave he gave a nod. The silent mech moved to the bridges' communication console and using a tendril, activated the broadcast array.

"Calling all Decepticons, this is Megatron." He took a deep breath. "I am calling for all available units to rally on my present location." He gave a subtle wince, he hated having to call for assistance. "The Autobots are making their final stand on this planet. The Prime is with them and they are amassing native allies for a surge. Reply for coordinates."

There was several moments of silence before three ships answered the call. "This is Astrotrain calling in." Came a voice with a metallic echo. "I am currently carrying 10 Decepticons in stasis in my cargo hold and willing to begin journey immediately, awaiting coordinates.

Megatron nodded. 11 additional Decepticons wasn't much, but with what Shockwave was planning, it was a start. "Acknowledged Astrotrain, welcome aboard." He nodded to Soundwave, who sent the Nemesis' coordinates to the triple changer before turning to the next ship.

"Lord Megatron this is Scrapper of the Constructicons. All six of us are onboard the Resurwrecked and ready to report to your location." Came the rough voice of the Constructicons' leader and foreman.

At this Megatron smiled widely. The Constructicons ability to almost literally make something from nothing combined with Shockwaves' intellect could give the Decepticons a massive edge. The added bonus of Devastator would also help against the new combiner Magnaboss. Soundwave, taking Megatrons' smile as confirmation sent the coordinates.

The final ship connected. "This is Galavar of the Darksyde lord Megatron." Came a somewhat oily voice. "On board are myself, my science officer and medic Mesothulas, and the Mayhem Attack Squadron."

Megatron grimaced. He knew Galavar was ambitious to the point that he'd give Starscream a run for his Shainx. Then again, he knew Mesothulas was a gifted scientist in his own right. Not as gifted as Shockwave but several of his inventions, like the spark extractor and the noisemaze prison, spoke for themselves. The Mayhem Attack Squad would be near indispensable in their own right, their leader Bludgeon in particular.

With a sigh he pinched the bridged of his nose and gave Soundwave a reluctant nod. He'd find some way to rid himself of Galavar eventually. He mentally took stock of the incoming troops there were now 22 Decepticons coming to Earth with varying skills and abillities. Looking at Soundwaves' readout he saw that the last of the Arrivals, the Darksyde, would arrive in about a Deca-cycle. The Resurwrecked, being the first to arrive in 4 Mega-cycles, with Astrotrain arriving two Earth days afterwards.

He looked out the Nemesis' bridge into the depths of space. "This war is far from over Prime; it is only going to escalate. The only way it will end, is with you, the Autobots, and your pets dead and broken beneath my feet."

A/N- And with this chapter is the end of our first arc. That said I am going on a break from writing to deal with family matters and to start writing the next arc of the story which will see an expansion in the roster of bots, cons, Maximals, and Predacons. I should be back near Halloween with an appropriately themed chapter. In addition, the kids will get their field (Best Wars) names in the next arc. As always, I hope you liked this story and pleas leave a review.