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“Hey Skyfire!”A Gold and Blue Mech yelled as he ran up to the red and white jet.”Sky-Byte.”Skyfire said.”I wrote a new poem.”sky-byte said.”Oh,Primus, help us all.”Skyfire said, facepalming himself.”Oh it's not that bad.”Skybyte replied.”i-not to be rude..but your poetry is unbearable.”Skyfire said.skybyte rolled his eyes."ugh.fine.I really need some energon.Do you want to go to Maccadam's?”Skybyte asked.”uh..sure?”Skyfire replied awkwardly.”Great! Come on!” Skybyte said,dragging his friend by the arm to Maccadam's.”I can walk, you know that?”Skyfire said.Skybyte let him go.”ah..right.”Skybyte said.

“So, I heard an interesting rumor going around.”Skybyte said.”really?”Skyfire said, half-intrigued and half-unenthused.”Yeah.the rumor is that Maccadam is one of the original thirteen primes.''Skybyte said.`Oh, that's a bunch of nonsense.All the Primes are dead. Except Alpha Trion.”skyfire stated.”yeah..I didn't really believe it.. I just thought it was an interesting rumor,”Skybyte said.

As they arrived at Maccadam's, they went inside and saw that Maccadam was not there. Instead, it was the mech that always took his place when he wasn't here.he was thought to be a trusted friend of Maccadam due to that.he had a pure blue frame, and one red eye and one blue eye, which was pretty rare in this day and age.``Oh! Welcome. Maccadam isn't here right now, but I'll serve you.”The Mech said.''Yeah, we know.``Skyfire and Skybyte said as they went up to the counter.”so, uh..what's your name, anyway? I see you around here a lot, but I never got your name.”Skybyte asked.”Oh, uh..Necromancer. My name is Necromancer.”Necromancer said as he prepared their Energon.”Here's your energon.”Necromancer said.”Thanks!”Skybyte and Skyfire said as they sat down.

Just then, Maccadam came back.”Oh, Hello,Skybyte and Skyfire!”Maccadam said before turning to Necromancer.”I can take over now. You can go clean if you want, but I think your conjunx is waiting for you.”Maccadam said to Necromancer.”Scatterspark isn't my Conjunx.”Necromancer said.”She could be.”Maccadam said.”she's not ready for that.”Necromancer said as he grabbed a rag.

Just Then,Two Mechs walked in. One was Orange, White, and Blue, and had a scope on his shoulder, Perceptor. The other was Crimson and Had White Eyes, also a rare color,Deadend.Skyfire noticed them.”Hey!Deadend!Perceptor!”Skyfire shouted.``Hello,Skyfire..Skybyte.''Perceptor replied.Deadend gave a Cheap Wave. Perceptor and Deadend sat across from them.”So,you guys here on a date?”Deadend asked, more plainly than he should have.Skyfire and Skybyte looked at each other.”No?!”They yelled in unison. Perceptor then kicked him under the table.”What?What'd I say?”Deadend said.

“Honestly.. I should ask you the same thing.”Skybyte said.”Haha..No..uh..”Deadend
replied awkwardly.”You sure?”Skyfire cockily asked.”No.We are not dating, and therefore not.on.a.date.”Perceptor replied.”Mhm.and I'm A Bad Poet.”Skybyte replied.”YOU ACTUALLY ADMIT IT?!”Deadend, Skyfire and Perceptor exclaimed in Unison.Skybyte gave a look of offense.”OW?!”He exclaimed in response.

“I think you're outnumbered,Skybyte. Even the Knight thinks your poetry sucks.”Maccadam said.Necromancer stopped wiping the table he was wiping.”The Knight?”The 4 Mechs at the Table asked.”Oh..That's right! You have not met him yet.”Maccadam said as another pair of Mechs walked in.”I am not lying,Megatronus!”A red,White,and Blue Mech with ocean blue optics walked in, accompanied by A Grey Mech with Red eyes, the famous Gladiator,Megatronus.”Orion..that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.”Megatronus said as he sat down in a booth.Orion sat down as well.”Necromancer will agree with me.Necromancer,do you think the cortex helm is real?”Orion asked.”No..Not really.”Necromancer replied.”The Knight would be disappointed in you,Necromancer.”Maccadam stated, smirking.Necromancer put the rag down and put one servo on the table and looked at Maccadam with a face of “Really?” Maccadam went back to Preparing Energon.

“OH! Look at the time.. I better go!I gotta meet wheeljack.”Perceptor said.”Ok! Bye!”Skyfire said.”Bye..”Deadend said.Skybyte waved bye.”Uh..You know what? I'm gonna go, too.”Deadend said. As he left,a Pink Femme entered, and she looked like she was looking for someone.”There you are!Babe,I've been looking everywhere for you!”She said as she went up to Necromancer and embraced him.``Sorry,Scatterspark..''Necromancer replied.''Let's go.”Scatterspark said,holding his hand and dragging him out the door before stopping.

”Oh,Mac,it's okay if I take this bolt head,right?”Scatterspark asked.Maccadam nodded.orion looked at the exchange with interest."You know her?”Megatronus said.”Yeah. She works at the Archives.. we talk.”Orion replied.”Speaking of the Archives..My Break's almost Over.. I better get back.”Orion replied as he got up and left. Megatronus downed his energon and followed him.

“Well.. everyone else is leaving, shall we?”Skybyte said.”I guess.”Skyfire said, as the two of them got up and left.”Thanks,Mac!”They said in Unison.”Anytime!”Maccadam replied.

With Scatterspark and Necromancer.

“What's Wrong?”Scatterspark said.”The one we don't speak of is alive.Alchemist made it pretty obvious.”Necromancer said.”..are you sure?”Scatterspark asked.”My liege Prime can literally tell the future. Yes, I'm sure,”Necromancer said.''I'll see you at Home, you gotta get back to work.''He said as he kissed Scatterspark.

Scatterspark still had about 10 minutes until her break was over, and she decided to head over to the Hall of Records.

With Deadend..
He had decided to follow Perceptor. He needed to finally come clean about these things. He wouldn't say it, but He Loved Perceptor..more than a friend. He had gotten pretty good at hiding it. He would approach Perceptor after he came out.. and tell him.

As Percy went into the Wheeljacks lab, he saw Wheeljack drag him in. He went up to the door and listened.

”Come on, your Late!Shockwave already got here!”Wheeljack said.”I know, I know, I got distracted.”Perceptor said, blushing a little.”Ooh~ you got a crush?”Wheeljack taunted.”Maybe~”Perceptor said.”Who is the one causing your Illogical Feelings?”Shockwave asked.”Well..he's short.. He's like a kitty..”Perceptor said.Wheeljack Gasped.”Is it Dead End?”Wheeljack exclaimed.”So what if it is?”Perceptor said coyly.

Deadend Blushed.

“Well.. I better go,”Perceptor said. The Deadend swore under his breath and moved to the front.Perceptor came out.”Deadend?”Percy said.”Uh..Hey Percy!”Deadend said.”Were you following me?”Perceptor said.”Yes.”Deadend admitted.”Oh my Primus, what am I doing?”Deadend thought to Himself.”uh..it's nice to know you think i'm like a cat..”Deadend said.”YOU WERE EAVESDROPPING TOO?!That's so embarrassing..”Perceptor said.”No it's not. I actually followed you to confess my feelings for you..”Deadend said.”oh..well I guess you already know mine.”Perceptor said, as he kissed Deadend on the Cheek and Left.

Back inside the lab.
“Don't you also have a crush on someone?”Wheeljack asked Shockwave.”Yeah.. but he doesn't love me back.”Shockwave said.”Oh,you don't know that.”Wheeljack replied, reassuringly.”No. I do. He told me himself. He's madly in love with Hot Rod.”Shockwave said.

”Oh.”Wheeljack said,Before Getting back to work on their project.

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Orion Sighed.”Hey.You Good,Orion?”Scatterspark asked.”Yeah..just wish this stuff wasn't so easy.”Orion said as he looked at yet another historic file that he already knew about.”Hm..The Titan Iaconus?Yeah..that's too basic for you.”Scatterspark said as she looked at his screen.”Oh..My Shift is almost over.”Scatterspark said before leaving and approaching Alpha Trion.

With Alpha Trion.
“My Liege.''Scatterspark said.''Oh,Scatterspark. What do you need?”Alpha Trion said.”Two things, actually. You're visiting Alchemist Today after he closes, right? I need you to ask about his latest..Vision..”Scatterspark said.”What is it?”Alpha Trion asked, motioning for her to whisper it to him.”He's predicting that the one we don't speak of is alive.”Scatterspark said.alpha Trion looked stunned.”..you can tell the future as well, but you didn't predict this?”Alpha Trion said.”No..I didn't.. of course, he has a better future sight than i do.”Scatterspark said.”and the other thing?”Alpha Trion said.

`Oh, I was just going to suggest that, if you wanted me to, I could set up Orion Pax with more Lengthy work.. he's getting bored of the same stuff. I was thinking maybe..The Knights Of The Primes?”Scatterspark said.”Hmm.. if he's going to be the next Prime like you predict, it might be helpful.Yes,go ahead.”Alpha Trion said,as Scatterspark bowed and left.Alpha Trion watched her go.”Smokescreen.”Alpha Trion said as a White and Blue Mech peeked in the doorway.”Yeah?”Smokescreen said.``I'm going to see Maccadam, Stand Guard, until I get back.''Alpha Trion said.''Okay.''Smokescreen replied.

Outside.

“Hey,Orion!”A Pink Femme with a Ponytail said as she ran up.”Oh..Hey Ariel!”Orion said.”So..Uh..You Hanging Out with Megs tonight?”Ariel asked.”Uh..No,Not that I know of.Why?”Orion said.”Oh.He was gonna ask you to -”Ariel said before having her mouth covered by Megatron.”It's nothing, I'll talk to you later.”Megatron said as he left.”Ugh.. that Mech is Fragging in Love with You.”Ariel complained.Orion turned a bright shade of blue.”WHaT?! No no no there's no way he's in love with me, no, no, no.”Orion rambled, as his face kept increasing in its Blueness. By the time he was done, he looked like a blueberry.Ariel just nodded and left.

As he walked, Orion ran into Scatterspark.she had something to tell him.``So.. I pulled some strings with Alpha Trion,and now you have a more lengthy amount of work, he wanted you to meet him at Maccadam's to get them,I have to go, my boyfriend is waiting for me at home.``Scatterspark said as she left.

Maccadams was closed. “Why would he want to meet me there?”Orion mumbled to himself as headed there. When he got there, he knocked on the door.”Who is that?”Maccadam asked."It's Orion. He's here to pick up something.COME IN ORION.”Alpha Trion said as he went over and grabbed a big stack of Datapads.Orion walked in and looked at the datapads in Trion's Hand.”Wow..that's a lot.”Orion said.”Yeah,Scattersparks idea.”Trion said.”She didn't have to do this..”Orion said.”She sees you as a friend,Orion. She felt she had to.”Trion said.”..I think you will find there's more than meets the eye to her,and Her Boyfriend.”Maccadam said.”Okay.”Orion said before leaving.

“He's something special..isn't he,Trion?”Maccadam asked.”Mhm..I guess I have to trust the future, huh, Brother? Both you and Scatterspark say he will be the next prime.”Alpha Trion said, circling the ring of his cup of energon.”..why don't you just tell people, Alchemist?”Alpha Trion said.”You know I can't do that.”Maccadam said.”I know.. you think it could wake up..Him..”Trion said.Maccadam Sighed.

”Scatterspark wanted me to ask you about your vision of..you know..the one we don't speak of.”Alpha Trion said.”Yes, it's true.. I saw a vision of him. He's alive!but.. only one Prime remains the day he came.. he's going to lose..Everyone..Everyone he knew.”Maccadam said.”Even you?”Trion asked.”Oh,My Brother..I've predicted My Death for Decades now! I'm just waiting for the time.its the consequences of being able to see what comes next. You see your fate lied out before you.”Maccadam said.”That's what I hate..Scatterspark tells me every prediction she has. I don't want her to tell me when she's going to die..”Alpha Trion said.

Meanwhile.. With Orion.

“Hey! Orion!” Megatron yelled as he ran up.”Are you coming to my fight?”Megatron asked.”No. You know I don't like gladitating. It is kind of unnecessarily cruel.”Orion said.”Please?!I would be honored if you came!”Megatron whined.Orion sighed.”Ugh..Fine! I'll come if it makes you that happy..Woah!”Orion said as Megatron picked him up.

”Put me Down,Put me down!”Orion yelled.”Nope.”Megatron said.”jerk.”Orion mumbled.

Meanwhile, back at the Hall Of Records,Outside Alpha Trion's Door.

“Hey Smokey,Is Alpha Trion back? I need to talk to him.”Necromancer said as he approached Smokescreen.''Nope.plus, I don't think he'd want to talk to a Bartender's assistant.``Smokescreen said cockily.''Excuse You,Scatterspark is My Girlfriend. He would absolutely talk to me,”Necromancer said sternly.”OH! I'm sorry, I didn't know you and Scatter were a thing..”Smokescreen said apologetically.''But..I'll let him know you stopped by.``Smokescreen said,as Necromancer walked away.

Meanwhile..In Iacon, with Hot Rod and Bumblebee.

“No.”Hot Rod said.”Yes.”Bumblebee replied.”No..,Soundwave!”Hot Rod said.”Uh..I'm Bumblebee.”Bee said before he realized he was talking to Soundwave.”Roddy.”Soundwave greeted.”I'm so happy to see you!”Hot Rod said.”You always say that. Like I've been gone for years.”Soundwave responded.”It's because I'm always glad to see you!”Hot Rod Replied.l, as Soundwave walked away.Hot rod looked in sadness, and put his hands on his hips.

“That's the third time this week.. I wonder what's wrong. Did I do something wrong?Maybe I should just stay out of his way.”Hot Rod said.”HOT ROD! I literally said it already.”Bumblebee interjected.“He has a burning passion for you,”Bumblebee said.

Meanwhile, with Scatterspark and Necromancer.

“So..I heard from Thunderstrike.Hes coming back to Cybertron.”Scatterspark said.”Really..?”Necromancer asked.”Scatterspark nodded.”He says this would be a good place to try to start his music career.”Scatterspark said.”...Do you miss your cousin?”Scatterspark asked.”Do you miss yours?”Necromancer said,”Yes?”Scatterspark said.”I guess.. I mean, he's alive. We just don't know where he is.”Necromancer said.”I'm going back in the house. Come in when you want.”Necromancer said.

Necromancer went up to his room in the House. He closed the door and fell to the floor.”I didn't want this.. I can't tell him.. I can't tell Thunderstrike his brother is alive. It's too painful for the both of us..”Necromancer said, breaking down.He started singing an old Lullaby.”beware the city where everything is not as.. it seems.dont journey too close.. or you will not be seen..”Necromancer sang, not even finishing the lullaby.

Meanwhile, Scatterspark was outside, hearing this.”Hey..Necro..You Okay?”Scatterspark said behind the door.

”I'm fine..”Necromancer said.

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Soundwave punched the wall. He had grown to do that.”UghhhhAaaaaGhhh!” Soundwave groaned. Why did he have these feelings for an inferior mech like Hot Rod? He decided that punching the wall and trying to come up with ways to ask him out wasn't going to help.

He walked up to Hot Rod, who was standing alone.”Oh,Hey Soundwave!”Hot Rod said.Soundwave approached him and pushed him against the wall he was standing near.
“Go on a date with me.”
“Hah,Uh..What?”
“One date. Go on this one date with me.”
Hot rod looked conflicted.
“ok..uh..let's clear something up..”Hot Rod said,as he ducked under Soundwave's Right Arm.”I..I Don't like you like that.. I'm sorry, but in my eyes, we are just close friends.. How you feel is not how I feel..”Hot Rod said.”Oh..”Soundwave said as he left.

Hot Rod rubbed his forehead and headed to Maccadam's. He walked in and saw Necromancer and Scatterspark with someone he didn't know.it was a guy who was Teal and Seafoam Green.

“Considering this is where I built myself as a person, I think this is where I should start.”The Mech said.”..I know you want to.. but what if it doesn't work out?”Necromancer said.”My brother would want this.”The mech replied.”I'm glad that's who you're doing this for.” Necromancer
Hot Rod walked up to them.``Hey Necromancer and Scatterspark, who's your friend?''He asked.``He's my cousin, actually. His name is Thunderstrike.”Necromancer replied.”Well, nice to meet you.”Hot Rod said, holding out his hand.

Thunderstrike looked confused at the gesture before realizing it. He shook his hand.

Meanwhile, outside..

Orion was running very late to meet with Megatronus. He finally met up with him.``Late as usual,Pax.''Megatron said.``It was only twenty minutes.''Orion bluffed.``Whatever. Do you want to go to Maccadam's?”Megatron asked.Orion nodded.

They walked into Maccadam's. They saw Necromancer,Scatterspark, and Hot Rod..and someone they didn't know.``Orion! I have someone I want you to meet!”Scatterspark exclaimed. Orion walked over there, almost cautiously.”This is Thunderstrike. He's Necromancer's cousin.. one of them, at least.”Scatterspark said.”Nice to meet you.” Orion said.”..you too.”Thunderstrike said.

Orion looked away in awkwardness. Then he saw it. It was.. some kind of specter.”Hey..who is that?” Orion asked, pointing over to the corner he saw the specter in. Necromancer looked over there.

“I don't see anyone.”Necromancer said.”Yeah, there's nothing there.”Scatterspark said.”Are you okay, Orion?”Megatron asked.”Yeah. Maybe I was seeing things. I haven't been recharging well.”Orion said.”Maybe if you'd stop having your nose in a book for 5 minutes, you'd sleep.”Megatron said, guiding him over to the table.

“so..uh..what have you been reading?” Megatron asked.``about a faction, an older one, during the Reign Of the primes..their Knights.''Orion said.`Oh.. Yeah. the Knights of the Primes. I think they are just legend.They most likely never really existed.”Megatron said.”If they never existed, why is there historical information on them?”Orion said.”They didn't exist.”Megatron said.”Did.”Orion said.

“Didn't.”
“Did.”
“Didn't.”
“Did!”
“Didn't!”

“I finished this datapad. Take it and read it. Maybe you'll acquire a brain module from it.”Orion said.”Hey!”Megatron said.”You know I don't read.”Megatron said.”Take.It.” Orion said coldly.”fine.i'll take it and read it.”Megatron said.”Great!”Orion said as he got up and left.

Scatterspark looked at Megatron. She suddenly saw her life flash before her eyes.
,quite literallyShe gasped in shock.”I'm sorry.. I have to go!” Scatterspark said as she ran out the door.Thunderstrike and Necromancer frowned, and looked at each other.”.. He's alive.”Necromancer said.”what?” Thunderstrike said.”the one we do not speak of. He's alive. Your brother is alive.” Necromancer said.”WHAT?!AND YOU ARE ONLY JUST TELLING ME HE'S ALIVE NOW?!”Thunderstrike yelled before being quiet for a minute, then leaving.

Meanwhile, with Scatterspark..

Scatterspark ran into the house, went up to her room, and locked the door. She clutched her neck cables. She was gonna die. Megatron was going to kill her. She had predicted many things. But she never expected to predict her own death. She had predicted that Orion would become a prime. She had predicted that there would be a war.she predicted everything. But she was scared. She was going to die by Megatron's hand.

She heard the sound of keys, and Necromancer was home. She heard Necromancer head up the stairs and stop in front of her door.”Hey.. love..? You okay?” He said.”I'm gonna die.”Scatterspark said, unlocking the door.Necromancer opened the door. He sat down and pulled her into his arms.”I'm going to die,Necromancer.. I'm going to die by Megatron's hand..”Scatterspark muttered as she cried.”Shh..No,No.. You'll be okay.”Necromancer said.”I had a vision.. I'm not going to be okay.”Scatterspark said.”You can't change the past..but you change the future..and I swear,Scatter,I will change it by whatever means necessary.”Necromancer promised. He picked her up and carried her to the couch.

Scatterspark drew close to him, and they cuddled until Scatterspark fell asleep.

A week later.

Orion walked into Maccadam's, and he looked quite angry.” You look pretty upset.” Necromancer said as he handed Orion a cup of energon.”Yeah. Megatronus is an afthole. So, I mentioned that the hypothetical question of what if our move to try to better our planet doesn't work out, and of course he thought I was implying that it wasn't gonna work, so He got mad, and that made me mad, so now we are kind of not talking to each other.”Orion said. Necromancer sighed.”You can't please some people, I'll say that.”Necromancer said.”I'm sorry for venting to you.” Orion said.”eh. It's fine. Everyone vents to me. I'm a bartender.”Necromancer said, as he wiped one of the cups.

Suddenly, Orion got a text. It was from Megatron.”If you doubt our project, feel free to go out on your own. I don't need you for this.” the text said.”Fine! I will do this on my own!” Orion exclaimed as he stormed out.

Maccadam approached Necromancer.

”This is the start,”He said

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Scatterspark looked at Necromancer. He had his blue optic covered again, and he was pacing back and forth, waiting for Thunderstrike to come over.

“I know you don't like your different colored optics,but who is gonna care what color one optic is to the other?” Scatterspark asked.”You know I can't help but feel self-conscious about it.i always have..since i was-”he replied.”since you were a youngling.. I know.”Scatterspark interjected.

Finally,Thunderstrike burst through the door.
“where were you?”
“Nowhere important.”
Necromancer sighed.”Any new fans?” Necromancer asked.Thunderstrike looked sad.”no..” He said.”Hey. Don't give up on this. You'll get there.” Necromancer said.”Yeah, I hope so. It's just.. music is common on Cybertron. It's just a very hard market to get into.i gotta go. Maybe I'll get some fans this time,”Thunderstrike said,as he moved to leave.

“Hey. Songs about personal things have been popular here recently.”Necromancer said. Thunderstrike nodded and left.

Meanwhile, with Soundwave..

Soundwave had not been talking to Hot Rod after the rejection. Hot Rod had tried to talk to him, but he ignored him. He hated doing it, but he had to. As Soundwave walked down the street, he heard something..Music. he followed the sound until he came across Thunderstrike, who was playing one of his songs.

It sounded wonderful.

Soundwave walked up to him.”Nice song.” Soundwave said.”Oh, thanks. It's a new one I'm working on.” Thunderstrike said. Soundwave sat down next to him.”So..are you new on Cybertron?” Soundwave asked.”Yeah, I'm Thunderstrike. You know Necromancer, right? I'm his cousin.”Thunderstrike replied.”Oh.” Soundwave said.”well..not by blood. My brother is by blood. I'm adopted..usually I don't tell people that though..”Thunderstrike said.Soundwave stared at him. Specifically his guitar.”Huh. That's a pretty neat guitar,”he said.”thanks.” Thunderstrike said.”I think you got yourself a fan.” Soundwave said as he got up and left.

Thunderstrike looked in amazement, then squealed.”eee! I've got a fan! I've got a fan!” He Squealed as quietly as he could, his voice becoming slightly feminine as he exclaimed it. He coughed as he left the bench happily. As he walked, he noticed an old theater that had been closed and abandoned, that he used to like to practice in. He wondered if it was still unlocked. He walked up to the door and pulled it open. It was still unlocked. He looked around cautiously before he snuck in. He walked down the rows of seats overgrown with vines and up the stairs that led to the stage. He still had his guitar.

He started playing notes until he found the right chord.

Meanwhile, outside..

Orion was walking down the street on a very angry call with Megatron.”You're being overdramatic.” Megatron said on the other end.” Oh?! I'm the one being overdramatic?!” Orion snapped back.”Yes, listen. Meet me at Maccadam's, and we can talk this through.” Megatron said, as Orion Hung Up.

Suddenly, Orion heard music. It was an enchanting melody, kind of rock, but kind of pop. He followed the sound until he approached the abandoned theater. He leaned against the door and listened. It was beautiful. He decided, though he didn't like the idea, to go inside and watch whoever was making this sound. He was surprised to see that it was Thunderstrike making the melody.

As Thunderstrike wrapped up, Orion clapped.”That was..Amazing!” He exclaimed.”Oh.. thanks. it's a new song I've been working on.” Thunderstrike said.”I didn't know you could sing!” Orion exclaimed before thunderstrike looked at him in concern. Orion coughed.”sorry..i just got a little too excited.”Orion said. “It's fine.” Thunderstrike said." I really resonated with the message of your song. I feel like anyone should be able to do what they want to do without feeling judged for it.it was uplifting.” Orion said.”Here.” Orion said, handing him the card for a cybertronian record label." I think they will help you get your start.” Orion said before turning and leaving the empty auditorium.

“Hm. Maybe I'll give these guys a shot.” Thunderstrike said as he looked at the card.

Orion decided that maybe meeting Megatron at Maccadam’s wasn’t such a bad idea after all. He headed over there after his conversation with Thunderstrike. As he walked in, he looked for Megatron before he saw it. Again.

The specter. The specter was looking at Necromancer, who was cleaning a table. He found Megatron and decided not to say anything about it.

He sat down across from Megatron.”I was wondering if you would ever show.” Megatron said, tracing the rim of his glass.”Eh. I didn't plan to,originally,”Orion said.Megatron scoffed.”listen..we want the same thing. Peace for all Cybertronians.”Megatron said.”That's the thing,don't you get it?! We have our peace! Everyone is fine the way it is!”Orion said.”You don't want peace. You want power. This whole new “Decepticon” Movement just seems like a load of scrap!”Orion added, standing up and throwing his hands on the table.

Skyfire, Sky Byte,Deadend, and Perceptor, who were across from them, looked on in Shock.

“Are you, of all people,questioning this?!”
“Yeah! I AM! You have been nothing but rude and power-hungry since you came up with the idea!”
“Oh,so I'm the problem!”
“That's not what I meant.”
“Really?! That's what it sounded like!”
“Shove it up your aft.”
“YOU SHUT UP FOR ONCE AND MAYBE I'LL DO THAT!”

Orion looked at him in shock before exiting the booth.”I'm leaving. It was a mistake to come here.”He said as he headed towards the door.Megatron felt bad. He didn't mean to do that

”Orion. I didn't mean th-”
“If you didn't mean it..then why did you say it?”

Orion walked out the door.”Well, that was..er..interesting.”Skybyte said.”certainly.” Perceptor added.”..wonder what could happen if this didn't get resolved. Maybe a war?” Deadend said.Skyfire Laughed.”Yeah! And what army, Deadend?”He added.”he has a point..”Perceptor said as he looked at Deadend and grabbed his hand.Deadend gave a look.” I hope they work things out.”Skybyte said.”They will.Orion can't stay mad at him forever.”Skyfire said. Perceptor, who was holding Deadend's hand, dragged him out of the booth and out the door. He didn't even get a chance to say goodbye.

“Babe,seriously?! Why did you drag me like that?!”Deadend asked after they got out of Maccadam's. “..I don't think Orion and Megatron are gonna solve their problems.Orion was right.Something is coming, and it isn't good.''Perceptor said.Deadend smiled slightly.”I'm sure it will be fine~” Deadend said, holding Percy by the waist.”and if something does happen.. I'll be with you, no matter what.”Deadend said.Perceptor Laughed.

“What a bold claim,Deadend.”Perceptor said.

Meanwhile, in cobalt springs.

Jazz loved Cobalt Springs, something about the Rural Aesthetic pleased her.But more so, She enjoyed getting to spend time with a good friend of hers who lived there. She walked up to the door and knocked twice.”Coming,Jazz!” Her friend said. Her friend opened the door.”Hey, Wild Wheel…How did you know it was me?”Jazz asked.”You are the only person who knocks twice.”Wild Wheel said, motioning for her to come in.

”So..I got some tea from Iacon. Orion and Megatron are drifting apart,”Jazz said. Wild Wheel handed jazz a cup of the energon equivalent to sweet tea.”Thanks. So, people are taking sides.Some are on Orion's, some on Megatron's.Who's side are you on?”Jazz said.”Who's are you on?”Wild Wheel asked.”Oh, I'm with Orion all the way.”Jazz said.”If you're with Orion, I'm with him too.”Wild Wheel said, smiling.Jazz smiled before looking shocked.”Oh,No! I've got somewhere to be!”She said as she ran out the door.

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They were getting into his head. The high council was getting into Orion's head. Megatron knew this. They were placing him as the villain.

He was not the villain in this story. He had to do something. He was going to get people against the council.

Meanwhile, Scatterspark was finally going to tell Trion about her vision. She went up to the door and knocked.”Come in.”Alpha Trion said.”Scatterspark.What do you need?”He asked.

“A vision.”
“Oh.”

“I..I'm going to lose my head. Literally.” She said.Alpha Trion looked sad but shocked at the same time.

“WHAT?!”Alpha Trion Exclaimed.
“You will send me on a mission to infiltrate the Decepticons, and for a time, it will work. Then, slowly, they will find out. Megatron will find out about me talking to Orion, and he will slice my head clean off when I least expect it. But Necromancer will find my decapitated body and bring me back to life, and we will go back to caminus.”Scatterspark said. Alpha Trion smiled weakly.”I was going to ask you to infiltrate the Decepticons, but now I'm not sure.”Alpha Trion said.

“A normal bot would sacrifice themselves for fame or a legacy.. A knight would sacrifice themselves for their prime.”Scatterspark said. Trion smiled.’Okay, I want you to infiltrate the Decepticons and Report to Orion.”Alpha Trion said.

“Yes,My Liege Prime.”Scatterspark said,turning and leaving.

She headed home. Necromancer wasn't home. She sighed. Just Then, they walked in the door.”Working late again?”Scatterspark asked.”Yeah,sorry, love.”Necromancer said.she looked sad.”What's Wrong..?”He asked.``Just..Say there was a really pretty bot..that was seductive..''Scatterspark started.Necromancer caught on quick and pulled Scatterspark close to him, hugging her tight”I would not cheat on you ever again. I promised myself that when we got back together.” Necromancer said, cupping her cheek.``I love you more than anyone else,Scatterspark.''They said. Scatterspark smiled.

“Sometimes I wonder why I divorced you.”Scatterspark said.”That's a good question.”Necromancer said as he yawned.”I'm gonna go recharge.” He said, heading up the stairs.

“May I sleep with you tonight?”Scatterspark asked.

The next day..

Orion had formed his own support to stop Megatron. He laughed. He had gone from being a file clerk to a commander. Jazz had been the first to join,Then Hot Rod, then Perceptor, then Wheeljack,Then Bumblebee and Windblade, then Chromia, then Wild Wheel. Eight was enough for him. Nine if you counted Scatterspark.

Meanwhile, at Maccadam's..

Deadend, Sky Byte and Skyfire, who now went by Jetfire, said it sounded cooler, were sitting at a table. Perceptor barely ever sat with them now, and honestly, Deadend knew exactly why.

He was the reason. He talked to Jetfire and Sky Byte, who followed
Megatron.”Decepticons”. Alongside that, Him and the Perceptor seemed to have arguments more frequently. This dilemma brought out traits in everyone.

“Deadend!”Jetfire yelled."What?!”He yelled back.”he's been calling you for the last five seconds.”Skybyte said.”Yeah, I was asking if you were gonna join a side.”Jetfire asked.”yeah..but I'm scared to tell Perceptor.”Deadend said.”just tell him you're gonna be worse off if you don't.”Skybyte said.

Deadend got up and left. He headed to Perceptor's House.He knocked on the door, and Perceptor answered.

“Deadend? What are you doing here?”Perceptor asked.”I.. I want you to know.. I'm joining the Decepticons.. I'm sorry.”Deadend said.Perceptor chuckled.”I'm serious,Perceptor.”Deadend said.Perceptor frowned. He looked upset.”So..What? Are Autobots not good enough for you?..am I not good enough for you?”Perceptor asked.”No,You are! I love you.”Deadend said.”You know I value honesty.. but are you sure?”Perceptor asked.”Yes.”Deadend replied.

“Enjoy your new life.”Perceptor said, slamming the door in front of Deadend, leaving him on the porch.

Megatron had exactly what he needed. He even managed to get Trion's closest subordinate. His next move was to kill the high council. He told his crew that, which had mixed views.

But one person knew he had to do something.
Deadlock.
He did not like that. He left to find someone, anyone who could help.. but being a Decepticon, no one listened to him. Except,Surprisingly,Scatterspark. She had apparently seen him trying to get help and had asked Bumblebee to get help.

But Megatron found out and tried to start a fight in Maccadam's, which resulted in one of two times Maccadam's full form was seen.

Necromancer was not surprised by it as he had seen it before, but was more worried about Scatterspark and her mission.

“YOU CAN NOT STAY HERE FOREVER.”
Megatron had yelled.”You can stay here as long as you like.”Maccadam had said after he left.”..Hey.”Necromancer said to Deadlock.”Hey..Uh..”Deadlock said, not knowing the name of the mech in front of him.”Necromancer.”Necromancer said.”Yeah..Uh..what do you need?”Deadlock said.”Just wanted to know how Scatterspark is. She's my girlfriend,”He Said.”Oh!! You're THAT Necromancer,Okay! Yeah, she's great. She talks about you all the time.”Deadlock said.”What do you mean “That” Necromancer?It's my name..”Necromancer said.”Yeah..I just thought you were saying your profession.”Deadlock said.Necromancer chuckled and left.

Deadlock smiled. He felt like this was where he belonged, and he never wanted to leave.

He would never betray them.

Scatterspark, Meanwhile, was still meeting Orion in secret. She knew she was taking a risk doing this, but she had to. So far, only Starscream knew about her treachery, and in the Promise of a Pissed Megatron, he kept his mouth shut. But she knew it wasn't long until she was found out. She knew that if she tried to stop the attack on the High Council, it would be found out.

When Megatron attacked the High Council, no one expected it. Luckily, Scatterspark was able to Save Her Prime. She needed someone who could help him willingly. She decided that Ratchet was her Best Bet. She managed to spot Ratchet walking down the street.she ran up to him in desperation.

“Ratchet!”Scatterspark said.”What, Decepticon?”Ratchet coldly said.”i..I'm not..a Decepticon.Im a Spy for..them..”Scatterspark said, out of breath.Ratchet looked at her with concern.”Are You Okay?”Ratchet Asked.”Megatron attacked the high council. I managed to save Alpha Trion..he's barely alive..We Need a Doctor.”Scatterspark said.”Where Is Orion?”She asked.”Don't worry about that.I need to go to Alpha Trion right now. Go back to your Spy Mission,”Ratchet said.

“But-”
“Do it Before someone that's not me gets hurt.”
“Yes Sir.”

Meanwhile, At Maccadam's..

“Well, I'm guessing by the look..Perceptor didn't take the news well.”Jetfire said.”I'm glad my best friend is also a Decepticon.”Skybyte said.”Shut up.”Deadend said.”I'm sorry,Deadend..but you made the right choice.”Jetfire said.”Did I,Though?”Deadend said.

Suddenly Jetfire’s comm beeped.”Yeah?Oh..Uh. Yeah, sorry we'll be there soon.”Jetfire Said.”That was Soundwave. Said we missed the meeting and to get back before Megatron pounds us into scrap.``Jetfire Said, dragging Sky Byte with him. Deadend Followed.

At their Headquarters, Megatron was waiting with his arms crossed.

“WHERE WERE YOU THREE IMBECILES?!” Megatron yelled.
“Maccadam's?Not that it's any of your concern.``Deadend said.``You do not speak to Megatron like that.Rookie.”Soundwave said as he walked up. Deadend groaned.Megatron put his arm cannon to his chest.”Soundwave. Let me handle this,”he said.

Soundwave walked off.

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After Soundwave left,Megatron turned to the Three Bots Before Him. “You are dismissed,except for Jetfire.”Megatron said.Skybyte and Deadend left.”What do you need,Lord Megatron?”Jetfire asked.”You Three Weren't the only three missing at the meeting. So was Scatterspark. I want you to.. keep an Eye On Her..I have reason to believe she's not what she seems.”Megatron said. Jetfire nodded and headed out to Find Scatterspark.

He had never really known Scatterspark that well. He knew her through Necromancer,Really. They didn't run in the same circles. Sometimes, he wondered how Necromancer pulled her. Necromancer wasn't the most attractive person on the planet. Maybe she loved him for his personality and not his looks. He found Necromancer's different Colored Eyes to be..Odd. one red, one blue.he never said anything, though. He flew Above Iacon and saw Scatterspark heading down towards where the high council formerly was.

She was with Ratchet.

“What is she doing with an Autobot?”Jetfire asked Himself quietly.

Scatterspark Stopped.”What's wrong?”Ratchet asked.”We don't have time to stop.”He added.”sorry..I feel like someone is following me.. Hovering.”Scatterspark said as she turned around and looked up and spotted Jetfire.”Scrap!”Jetfire Cursed Quietly,as he flew off.

“Welp.I'm Screwed.''Scatterspark said.”Don't say that.”Ratchet said.”Megatron isn't the most gracious person alive.”Scatterspark said.

Ratchet Sighed.”and he's catching on to your deception?”He said.”Mhm..all is as it should be.”Scatterspark said.

“What?”
“It's not important, let's go.”
“If you're in dang-”
“It's fine.”

Scatterspark continued on the path to the former high council building. She approached where she rested Alpha Trion.”..Scatterspark…?”Alpha Trion Weakly asked.”Alpha Trion..are you..?”Scatterspark asked.”Barely..”Trion replied.”I brought Ratchet to have a look at you.”Scatterspark said.

Alpha Trion Groaned.. and pointed to something.

“The Matrix..”
“What?”
“The Matrix..bring it here.”

Scatterspark went over and brought the Matrix to Him.``..I have one final request for You..Scatterspark..”Trion said.”Finish your current mission..``He Finished.Scatterspark Felt like crying.Trion Turned to Ratchet.”Get..Orion..''Trion said.``Yes,Sir.”Ratchet said, heading out before pausing and turning around.”Go, I have medical training,"Scatterspark said to him.Ratchet left with that assurance.

When Ratchet Came Back..
“Bumblebee will be bringing him. I didn't have time to look around Town for Him.”Ratchet said.”Even if you're a spy.. I don't trust you completely.”Ratchet said.”That's Fair.”Scatterspark replied.

When Bee and Orion got there..

Scatterspark was standing against the wall. She looked silently afraid and was grasping her neck.Orion had noticed she had done that a lot more recently. He wondered what that was about.”Hey,Scatterspark.”Orion said.”Orion..I'm glad you're here.”Scatterspark said.

“Ratchet,is he?”
“Yeah..just barely holding on to his spark..he wanted me to wake him as soon as you arrived.”
Alpha Trion Groaned.
“Alpha Trion.. I am Here Now.This is my fault.. I should have stopped Megatron when I had the chance.”

“Perhaps..But Now Is Not about what you could have done.. but what you can do.”

Meanwhile, with the Decepticons..
Jetfire came back from the mission.Megatron walked up.

“so.?”
“She is, uhm..”

“She's an Autobot Spy.”Starscream said.”Wait..you knew?!”Jetfire said.``Oh,Yeah..She threatened to “cleanly cut off my head and throw it into a burning pit”if I told you.``Starscream said.''Okay.. you two may be dismissed.ill deal with her personally. ”Megatron said, waiting on Scatterspark in the hangar.

After what felt like forever, she came back.

“whew..hopefully Jetfire didn't-”

“He didn't. Luckily, Starscream finished it for him.”Megatron said as he walked up.”That afthole.”Scatterspark muttered as Megatron grabbed her by the neck and threw her. Scatterspark landed on one knee.Megatron looked in Shock.``What? NO ONE'S EVER SURVIVED THAT ATTACK?!”Scatterspark yelled as she hurled towards him, tackling him to the ground.

“You're Weak,Megatron.”She said,holding him down.“Maybe, but I know Your Weaknesses..Necromancer.”Megatron replied.
“You wouldn't dare.”Scatterspark said.“Oh,But I would. Let's see what happens when he finds your deactivated body tomorrow with its head cut off.”Megatron retorted.“I'm not scared of Death,Megatron.i knew this would happen months ago.”Scatterspark Replied,Grabbing her staff out of her subspace, something she hadn't done in a long time.

“I Am Scatterspark,Dame of The Primes,Defender Of The Realm,Loyal Servant To Alpha Trion..And You will regret this.''Scatterspark said as she tapped her staff on the floor twice and disappeared.”So..They are real..”Megatron said.

Later that night..
Scatterspark ran down the corridor of the Nemesis, Tears In Her Eyes. She was going to beg Megatron for Mercy. She ran up to the door where he was talking to Starscream about how he didn't tell him about her deception. She begged And Begged..even recalling the fate of Her cousin.

“This is what happens when you lie,Starscream.”
“MEGATRON SPARE ME!”
“See that it doesn't happen again.”
“Megatron,It's Me..Scatterspark!It's Scatterspark!”
“NOW GO.”
“Megatron! I don't want to end up like Nitroquake.”

“....Megatron.. Please.”Scatterspark cried.Megatron opened the door.”By The Allspark, you're loud.``He said as he walked out and down the corridor. Scatterspark looked stunned.

“YOU ARE HEARTLESS, MEGATRON!” She yelled. Megatron paused.He wasn't heartless. She was wrong. This was the proper way for someone who was a spy to go out by his morals.

Even then, his morals wouldn't do this. What had he become..?

He walked off, leaving Scatterspark on the floor in the hallway.she picked herself up and left. She teleported via her staff into her and Necromancer's House. Necromancer was home, luckily.

“Scatterspark..what's wrong?”they asked as they saw Scatterspark arrive. Scatterspark grasped Necromancer.``I'm Scared.Hes Gonna kill me. Everything is as it should be.. but it's happening sooner than I thought.``Scatterspark said.``Shh..it's gonna be okay.. I'll try to stop him.”He said.``..Tomorrow at 9pm..that's when he said i'm going to be executed
”Scatterspark muttered.

“Well, on a good note, I have some good news.”
“What?”
“I heard from Thunderstrike. He wants us to come back to caminus. Told him I'd surprise Him.”He said.”Don't worry.. I have enough resources for one more revival serum.. a small amount.”Necromancer whispered.”i don't want you using the last of your resources for me..”Scatterspark whispered back.

7:30pm.
Scatterspark was in a cell, thinking over how this was going to go.
A guard came up and asked if she wanted someone to confess to.
“I have rarely ever talked to Primus..I doubt he even cares who I am.”She replied.

8:00pm.
Another Guard. This time, he asked if she needed anything before her execution. She said a block to practice laying her head down.
The Guard Left and Came Back a while later, with a Block.
“I do not think it should take that long to get a simple Segment of Cement.”Scatterspark said.”Sorry..Starscream.”The Guard Said. Then she noticed it. The Bot had an eye patch like necromancer's over his left eye.”...do you have Heterochromia?”Scatterspark asked.”Yeah..being a Decepticon.. I cover the Yellow One. That way, they think my other eye is just.. broken,”the Guard said.

“What is your name?”Scatterspark asked.”Steve..it's a name from another planet.I had an accident.. I can't remember the name I was given at creation.”Steve Said.”Oh..”Scatterspark said.”Yeah..I have a friend who's an Autobot. His name is Adam.. he also can't remember his original name…we have a secret... promise not to tell?”Steve said.

“Sure,”Scatterspark said.”We found the legendary city of Crystal City. It's real. But we got chased out of the forest by this…Crystal..Wolf..? Anyway, that event is actually how Adam and I became friends,”Steve said.
Scatterspark looked in sadness.``Oh..Uh..That's great..don't you have another job right now?''She said.Steve looked, then nodded in embarrassment.

8:55pm
Megatron opened the door and dragged Scatterspark out to a private alley. He waited for a few minutes in case of..

“Megatron!”Necromancer yelled as he ran up and tried to tackle him to the ground.”Huh..A Bartender trying to fight me?”Megatron said as he approached him.”Unless..You're like your girlfriend here..a Knight of the Primes.”Megatron said.”That's irrelevant.”he said.Megatron activated his Fusion cannon,ready to shoot Necromancer.

“Let Them Go!”Scatterspark yelled.”My life..for theirs..”Scatterspark said, accepting her fate finally.Megatron Smirked.

“Very well, He can go over there and watch..if he wishes.”Megatron said. Necromancer ran and left, hiding behind a wall where Megatron couldn't see him. Luckily, he had the revival serum with him.

9pm.

As he heard the sound of a blast that could only be a headshot from the neck, he cried for the first time in what felt like forever.

He knew he hadn't lost her,but he still cried.

He watched as Megatron smiled and left. Turning the corner out of the alleyway. He then saw Orion running to the Alley..though he looked different.he knelt down before her body and ..cried.

“Orion Pax?”Necromancer said.”Necromancer.”he said.”...My Name is Optimus Prime..This is all my fault..”Optimus said.”What?!No!Megatron is the only one to blame.”Necromancer said.”No..she called me yesterday in a panic..saying Megatron was going to execute her..she wanted me to try and stop him. I failed her. I couldn't get here in time.”Optimus said.”...I know how you feel.but she forgave me..she'll forgive you.”Necromancer said.

“How?!She's Dead!”Optimus yelled.”You'll see..can you go.. I have something I need to do.”Necromancer said
Optimus Left.

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Necromancer went to Maccadam's for a minute.”Hey..”Necromancer said to Maccadam.”You're leaving for Caminus.”Maccadam Said.”Yeah.. I am. I figured you'd know.”Necromancer replied.”Yes. though It saddens me, if you think it's right, then go.”Maccadam said.
“Thank you.. Alchemist.. for everything.”Necromancer said as he got up and headed out the door.

“It's what I'm here for.” Maccadam replied.

Meanwhile, with the Decepticons.. a few months after Scatterspark's execution.

Megatron's execution of Scatterspark turned this quarrel into a war. and with war, there are casualties. That Casualty was Shadowstriker, who was blown up by Bumblebee. She was in Shockwaves Lab, Being Pieced back Together with the remains Of Her Guards. If Soundwave hadn't found her, she might have been left there.

after a while, she finally walked out of Shockwaves lab, where outside, Jetfire and Skybyte were stacking crates.

“Shadowstriker..You're okay.”Jetfire said.“Shut up,”Shadowstriker replied.“Shadowstriker, ARE you okay?”Skybyte asked.“I'M FINE!”She yelled.“Woah,Okay!”Jetfire replied.

“Wow, Being Blown Up Made You-”
Shadowstriker pointed her gun at Sky Byte.
“That's what I thought,Skybyte.”
Shadowstriker Left.

“Are YOU Okay,Jetfire?”Sky-Byte said, turning to his friend.”Yeah..Just got a lot on my mind.”He replied, leaving.”It's more than just that.”Skybyte said.

Meanwhile, with Jetfire..
“Two casualties in the last 3 months.. possibly more to come.. I need to do something against it..but what? I could leave and join the Autobots.. but they probably wouldn't accept me. And Megatron has become so powerful that I don't even want to try. I could leave and go solo..”Jetfire Thought to himself.

He decided to talk to Deadend about this. He walked into the room Deadend worked in.

“Hey, Jetfire.”He said as Jetfire entered.”Hey, can I talk to you about something? It needs to not reach Megatron.”Jetfire Said.”Oh, it's serious, okay.”Deadend replied.”Especially Don't tell The Other Stunticons.”Jetfire said.”Oooh..That's asking a lot. It must be really bad,”Dead End said.

“I'm conflicted. These last two casualties concern me. There could be more one day,and I don't want that. Murder of innocent people is not what I joined for. I know I want to leave because Megatron won't listen. But..the Autobots wouldn't accept me, and I don't want to go solo.”Jetfire said.

“Well..quite the Predicament..are you sure those Autobots won't accept you? They do have an Open Changed Decepticon policy.”Deadend said, referencing Deadlock.”I'm serious, Deadend. And maybe. Maybe they will.”Jetfire said, walking out the door of his Room.

He needed to tell Skybyte.

“Hey,Skybyte.”Jetfire said.”Yeah?”Skybyte replied.”I need to talk to you in private.”Jetfire Said.

“What is it?”Skybyte said.”I'm going to leave the Decepticons.”Jetfire said.”What?! Do you remember Deadlock?!”Skybyte yelled.”Yes, and I'm willing to take that risk.”Jetfire said.’
“Fine. Be with the Autobots. Just know you will regret and pay for this decision.”Skybyte said as he stormed off. Jetfire went to the hangar, transformed, and left. Leaving behind everything.

Sky Byte went into his room and pretty much trashed the place in anger.Megatron heard this and came running.”Whoever you are, stop making that annoying racket!” He yelled as he kicked down the door.”sweet Solus prime.. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?”Megatron Said,As he looked around.
“It's Jetfire. He..left the Decepticons, for good. I think he's gonna join the Autobots! And he told me at the last minute!”Skybyte yelled,throwing a book.”Ugh..nothing then.”Megatron said as he left, remembering the exact same reaction he had with Orion.

8 months ago..

Megatron walked in and slammed the door.”HE REALLY THINKS THIS IS GOING TO FAIL?!” He said, going up To the Bookshelf, And knocking all the Books Off.”Well, jokes on him!”Megatron said,picking up the bookshelf and throwing it through his wall.

He Screamed, and threw,and destroyed.

Present day.

Jetfire flew until he found Optimus, who was walking. He landed behind him.

“Optimus,"Jetfire said.”Jetfire.What do you want?”Optimus asked.”I want to join you.”Jetfire said.”WHAT?!”Optimus said, pausing and turning around.

“I know it's a shock but-”
“Go back to the Decepticons. I'm not sure I can trust you after finding out about your involvement in..her demise..”

“I didn't mean For that to Happen To Scatterspark. I can't go back,Ok?I'll be killed if I do. I know that Skybyte is going to tell Megatron or Deadend.. or maybe they already have..I.Can't.go.Back.''Jetfire said. Optimus gave a look of sympathy.

“Come on.”Optimus said.“Is that a yes?”Jetfire said.”No, that's a come on. Yes, it's a yes.”Optimus said.

They walk into a base. Everyone turns around as he starts complaining.

“Why is he here?”
“He's a Decepticon!”
“Oh my Primus, he's gonna rat us out to Megatron!”

“Everyone,He's changed!Calm down.”Optimus said, as drift walked up.”If I know anything, nothing they say can be trusted. especially from Megatron's Sic.. or former Sic.”Drift said, Scowling.”oh,Deadlock! It's good to see you, is that a new paint job?”Jetfire said,”it's drift now,”Drift said.”Oh,Drift. That's cool.”Jetfire said, sweating.”Drift. He's. Fine.”Optimus sternly said. Drift walked away and looked back sternly. Grimlock came up.”Don't worry. I'm sure everyone will warm up to you.”Grimlock said.

“Thanks,”Jetfire said.

Meanwhile, on Caminus.

It had been about a month since Scatterspark died and came back to life. They had decided to build a Headquarters for all the Other Knights To Reunite If they were still alive. Though, Necromancer had kept in contact with most of them, so he knew they were alive.some, like Praxis and Esmerelda, It Was wait and see.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, Necromancer got up and answered, which resulted in them being squished by Thunderstrike.``HII! I'm so glad you're back!”Thunderstrike squealed.``Careful, you're sounding Feminine.”Necromancer said.``I don't care!I'm happy!”Thunderstrike said.Necromancer looked at Loki, his girlfriend, with a look of “Help Me”. Loki caught the drift.”Ok, Ok, I think you've hugged him enough.''Loki said. Scatterspark looked up at her voice.``Loki!''Scatterspark said as she ran up.”Hey.”Loki said.”You changed your colors back!”Scatterspark said.

“Yeah.my antagonist era is over.”Loki said.Scatterspark laughed.”Come in, you two. We have your rooms already-”Scatterspark said as her datapad beeped and lit up.”oh..I've got a message, it's from Nightjaw.Our dad wants us to meet him for dinner, it's about something important.says i can bring Necromancer.”Scatterspark said.Necromancer groaned.”I hate your father.”Necromancer said.”well..I can't deny him. That ticks him off.”Scatterspark said.”so?”Necromancer said.

“I think I would feel more comfortable if you were there with me.”Scatterspark said.”Fine, let's go.”Necromancer said as they left and headed to her parents' House. She knocked on the door.”I still can't believe that my girlfriend is one of the daughters of the Richest family on Caminus.”Necromancer said.”Technically, you're rich too. Your aunt is the second wealthiest.”Scatterspark said.”Yeah, but not my mom.. even though i see her as one.”Necromancer said as a mech opened the door.”Scatterspark.”The Mech said, her father. motioning Her in. she walked in.”you going to come in?” Her father sternly asked.”Yes.”Necromancer said,giving him a death glare and walking in.

They went into a dining room, where Nightjaw,Scatterspark, and Aquafire were sitting. Necromancer looked at the femme next to Aquafire. He didn't expect Esmerelda to be here.``Hey,Ezi.''Necromancer said as he sat down next to Scatterspark. She simply nodded.``So..I want to talk to you three about something.''their father said.” The two eldest In this family will Be arranged To marry the Children of Jemstrike and Her Sister.it will Be beneficial to us.”their father said..”...WHAT?!”Nightjaw yelled.”sit down.``their Father Said.”No!I'm in love with someone else who I have already sworn my love to!”Nightjaw said.”I have a boyfriend!”Scatterspark said,pointing to Necromancer.Necromancer smiled.”sir. I don't think you know who exactly my mother was.``Necromancer said.”No, and I don't care. She was probably a nobody. You are not good for my daughter. If you're going to argue, you can leave,”their father said.

Necromancer looked in shock. This ticked him off.``YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT MY MOTHER LIKE THAT.''Necromancer yelled.`My mother was the Sister of JemStrike,Jemstrike is my aunt!and the person nightjaw loves is my Cousin!my mother is Airstrip.if you're trying to put them with someone they don't love you failed.”Necromancer said.”and you know what?!”Necromancer exclaimed.

'I'D GLADLY REMARRY YOUR DAUGHTER.''Necromancer yelled.Scatter Spark Blushed hard.”Remarry..?”their father said.”Yes.I married him once before, but circumstances forced us to divorce,"Scatterspark said.”Is it true,Nightjaw?”Their Father asked.”.. Yes..but he's..erm..not here at this time.”she said, sweating a little bit.

“Well..I guess that means that Aquafire is going to-”
“Oh. HELL NO.”Esmerelda interjected.”I worked too hard to even acquire this beauty. I am not about to lose her,”Esmerelda said,hugging aquafire tightly.Aquafire smiled.
“...I'll just call it off then.”Their father said.

Necromancer smiled.
“Shall we go, my lady?”Necromancer asked, with a hint of sarcasm.”Yes, we shall.”Scatterspark said, laughing.”It was good to see you again,Necromancer.”Esmerelda said as they were leaving.”You too.. Honestly, I thought you were gone forever. You know, following your Liege into Exile in Everything.”Necromancer said.”Well, Uh.. yeah, I'm still in exile. This is more of a hologram so I can talk to Aquafire,”Esmerelda said.”oh.”Necromancer said.”Well, if you want to Actually Come Back, we have a established a base for the other Knights when and if they come back.”Necromancer said.”I'll think about it.”Esmerelda said, leaving.

Nightjaw came up after her.``That was pretty bold of you.''She said.”I'm known for it.`they replied.''Heh. That you are.”She said.”you mentioned a base?”Nightjaw asked.”yeah..you want to stay with us instead of with..him?”Necromancer asked.”yeah..but I don't want to leave Aquafire alone here with him.”Nightjaw said.”Sis! She's a knight too! She can stay!''Scatterspark protested.

“Oh,Yeah.”Nightjaw Said.”I guess.. I could stay.”Nightjaw Said.

Scatterspark hugged her tightly.

“You're squishing me..”
“I don't care.”

They went back to the base, where Thunderstrike and Loki We were sitting on one of the couches,cuddling.”Aww!”Scatterspark said.
They quickly moved apart from each other.”You two are so cute!”Scatterspark said.

“I see you brought back Nightjaw.''Thunderstrike said.``Yeah, decided I'd hang here with you guys.''Nightjaw said. She turned to Necromancer.”Have you tried contacting Praxis?”She asked.”Yeah..no response. His comm was deactivated.``Necromancer said.''I know he's alive. I know it,”they added as he leaned against a wall.

back On Cybertron..

Optimus was sitting in his office. He had been trying to arrange yet another peacemaking. Megatron was stubborn. He was always busy. He groaned and looked up to see Ariel..Now Elita in the doorway.”Hey..”She said.”Hello,Elita.”Optimus said.”Are you okay?”She Asked, Putting Her Hands on his Face.He Leaned Into Her Hands.”Yeah..I'm fine. As long as you're here.”Optimus said,smiling.”Hm.”She replied, embracing him.

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Optimus launched the Allspark Off of Cybertron in a last-ditch attempt to keep it from Megatron. And without the allspark, Cybertron started to die. Optimus realized this and realized he needed to get the allspark back.

So He commissioned a vessel to do this. A deep space interceptor ship. He only asked Certain Autobots to join Him. Bumblebee, Grimlock,Jazz,Wild Wheel, Cliffjumper,Hot Rod..and More. But one he worried about was Jetfire. But he knew he could bond with the Autobots more by doing this. More So he worried the rivalry He had formed with Sky Byte would jeopardize This.

And he turned out to be somewhat correct. Sky Byte Triggered a Supernova, which killed them Both..or so they thought.

“Seven civilizations..all full of life.”Jetfire Said, as he floated in deep space., before he saw the Shark form Of Skybyte approaching.
he took note of this and flew out of Harm's way.”Hah,Running from Me? Face My Fury,Coward!”Skybyte said.Jetfire turned around.Skybyte screeched.”Haha.”Jetfire said as he turned back around and flew, trying to find the Ark. He didn't find it. He decided to transform.”That was a stupid idea.”Jetfire said,recalling how he got in the situation.

Skybyte had come up out of nowhere, holding a device. He threatened to click the button if the Autobots didn't surrender. Of course, Autobots are resilient, and they saw through his so-called “Ploy”. Though this time,Jetfire had a feeling he wasn't playing around. Jetfire flew out the airlock and pushed Skybyte out of the way as he pushed the button and activated the supernova.

And here we are now. The ark left them,probably thinking they were dead. Jetfire came across a planet. It was huge. Suddenly He felt someone kick him in the back, which led Him to fall into the planet. He turned around to see Sky Byte.”Ugh. Such a pest.”Jetfire said.

“Any last words?”
“Watch your leg.”
“What?”
Jetfire kicked his leg, sending Skybyte tumbling. Jetfire put his foot on his chest,pushing him down.Skybyte Growled. They flipped back and forth between each other as they tumbled onto the planet until they crashed into an empty city.

When they crashed,Skybyte continued to shoot until Jetfire realized that the city was empty.
“Sky, wait.”Jetfire said.Skybyte paused.”You haven't called me Sky in years.”
“Sh.”
“This city..it's empty. No one is here.”Jetfire said.”I wonder why.”he asked Himself.”it doesn't matter. I'm still gonna destroy you.”Skybyte said.

“I have an idea.”
“No.”
“What If we-”
“NO.”
“Work Together?”
“Argh You just had to say it.No.”Skybyte replied.”We get out of here, and then we can go back to tearing each other to shreds.Truce?”Jetfire asked.”Hmph.” “Please.”Skybyte thought about it.”No.” He said,shooting Jetfire in the chest and tackling them.``Only one of us is getting off this planet, and it's not.gonna.be.you.”He said, beating the scrap out of him.Jetfire began to smile.``What!” “You want me dead, fine.”Jetfire said, opening his Spark Chamber.

”Rip it Out.Destroy it.Break my Spark. you've already done it once. ”Jetfire said.''You're one to talk about a Broken Spark.``Skybyte said as he grabbed it and began to crush it. He smiled before that smile turned slowly into a frown. Was this really what he wanted to do to his former best friend? Somehow, he felt unable to do this. Why was this Autobot the one he couldn't kill? Suddenly, he found his arm letting go of its grip on his spark, reopening Jetfire's Spark Chamber and putting it back in. He tried to fly out before Jetfire could wake up. Only to find that he couldn't.

Not in a literal sense, more so in the sense that he felt bad about leaving Jetfire behind. sure they hated each other, but even then, it wasn't a fully fledged hate.former friends turned enemies to care about each other.Jetfire was wounded. He couldn't just leave him there to suffer.

He headed back to where Jetfire was lying.he picked him up and flew out of the atmosphere. Slowly, he woke up.”Ugh….Sky Byte?!” “Don't take this the wrong way. It was just Unhonorable to leave you there.”Skybyte said.”Yeah, but..you saved me. You took out my Spark and put it back in,”Jetfire said.”You'll owe me for that.”Skybyte replied.”Yeah,Sure.”Jetfire replied sarcastically.Sky Byte pushed away and flew off.Jetfire let him get ahead. For now. Plus, he was still wounded.

He put his hand on his Spark. "Why did he do that..?”he asked Himself quietly as he transformed and flew after Skybyte.

He was gonna remember this for a lifetime.

They battled on and on from there until they got to earth

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Meanwhile,in another universe..

Praxis kept getting messages from all of the knights, asking him to rejoin them. He had contemplated it,but he had no way out of this universe. He had managed to make it stable..r to when he got here. It had been unstable as all hell when he got here, but over time, the universe adjusted.. Or maybe he just adjusted to it. This universe mixed and turned and went up,down,horizontal,vertical, sideways, on its head - it wasn't his ideal choice for Exile. the space bridge had closed, unfortunately, and he knew Unless opened by an exterior force, there was no getting out.

He realized he could contact one of the other knights to get him out. but he doubted they'd find him. He couldn't see. He wouldn't be able to meet Them.

Suddenly, his visor fell over his face. It did that from time to time.

He normally put it back up, but he didn't feel like it. His depression was hitting hard.”huh..why is this universe so gray..”Praxis said before realizing something.

He could see with this visor on. He had found his way to see. He decided to cut it, though, because It covered His entire face, and he only needed his eyes covered.

After cutting it, he heard a swish sound, like the multiverse bridge had been opened. He looked at where the Multiverse Bridge was, and he saw someone very familiar.

He knew he had left to guard the multiverse, but Praxis never expected Vector Prime to show up here. Praxis knew Vector wasn't fond of him after what he did to his Knight..which he still regrets to this day. So he probably wouldn't let Praxis come with him. That means when Vector Leaves, he's gonna have to rush before the bridge closes. luckily, it normally doesn't close for another 30 minutes after being used.

Vector looked like he was looking for something but then gave up. He pressed his comm.``i am Sorry,Necromancer. I don't see Praxis in This Universe.''He said over the comm. Praxis gasped. Necromancer sent him. Maybe he would help him then.

Praxis hopped down in front of Vector. He didn't notice him for a minute, then he did.”Scratch that,Necromancer. He's right here.”Vector said, hanging up.”Praxis.”Vector said.”So this is where you went.”He added.Praxis Nodded.”Why are you being so quiet?”Vector asked.”I know you don't like me…”Praxis said quietly.”Where did you get that idea?”Vector said.”I executed Nitroquake!”Praxis yelled.”Yeah..but that's in the past. Plus, he came back anyway.”Vector said.”The God of Time is telling me that something is in the past?”Praxis joked.Vector laughed. He always had a good sense of humor.``yeah.. Anyway, the Knights, Necromancer specifically,asked me to look for you and bring you back..''Vector said.``I shot the guy. Why would they even want me there?”Praxis Asked.

“I don't know, but I'm going to send you to Cybertron, and you can find your way to Caminus, which is where their base is.”Vector said.”why not just send me to Caminus?”Praxis Asked.”Consider It your punishment for what you did to Nitroquake.''Vector said.``You said it was in the past!”Praxis said.”Yeah, but you still need a consequence.”Vector said as he opened a bridge to Cybertron.

Praxis went through. It looked so different. It was desolate..”what Happened?”Praxis asked. He decided it might be best to hide.he saw two people fighting and noticed that they had different logos on their chest. He wasn't going to worry about it. He had to get to a space bridge. He kept hiding when he saw people fighting. He needed a new Alt Mode to Hide. He looked in an earth database of vehicles. He saw a black 2005 Honda Civic that he really liked. He decided that one was the one he was gonna scan. He transformed and drove off, scanning for functional space bridges. He remembered that there was one in the neighboring city-state of where their base was. He drove there.

As he approached it, he drove past a sign that said, "Welcome to Praxus.” he growled.”if they're gonna name it after me, they might want to try spelling my Name right.”Praxis said. He smiled as he saw the Space Bridge. It was to the side of a statue. He transformed and looked at the statue. It was him. The sign on it said.”Praxus, The Knight of Prima. The namesake of our beloved citystate.”

Praxis Growled. “P.R.A.X.I.S.” He whispered to himself as he headed towards the space bridge and activated it. He set it to caminus and went through.

On Caminus..

He arrived at the space bridge on Caminus. He really wished it wasn't in the sky. He wished he was a jet. He fell into the atmosphere. He must have passed out at some point because he woke in a room which was white and grey.. it looked like his old room on Cybertron. He got out of the berth and went out the door. There were stairs that he went down.

in The foyer, He saw someone he hadn't seen in a long time.”Scatterspark..?”Praxis said.”Oh! You're awake..greattt.” Scatterspark said.”you're Lucky Thunderstrike was on his way to a concert when he found you passed out.”Scatterspark said.”you still hate me, don't you?”Praxis said.”Woah,Woah, Hate Is a strong word..”Scatterspark said.

“But it's a pretty good word for it.”
“Thanks..Scatterspark. how nice of you.”
“You're welcome.”

Necromancer walked in.”Is he..yeah, I see he's up.”Necromancer said.”Heyy..”Praxis said awkwardly.”so, why are you on Caminus? Are you going to kill Necromancer again?!”Scatterspark said judgingly.”What?!No!”Praxis Replied.”Love, Chill. I asked Vector Prime to find him. I'm willing to give him another chance.Something tells me he didn't go into Exile out of pure fun.”Necromancer said.”It might have been boring but..I'm honestly missing Exile already.”Praxis said, turning his head to the side.

“Watch it,”Scatterspark said, threatening her with her staff.”Babe. Seriously, Chill.``Necromancer said, Lowering her Staff. Scatterspark scowled and left.

“...do you regret it?”Necromancer asked.”I regret a lot of things. You'll have to be more specific.”Praxis said.”Killing me.”Necromancer said.”every day. I regret it every single day and I will for every other day of it. I'll die with the guilt of it.”Praxis said.

Necromancer smiled.
“I didn't think you would.” They said.
“Of course. what I did was terrible, and I paid and am still paying the price for it.”Praxis replied.``Makes me feel kind of bad for what I did when I named a city state after you..”He said.''THAT WAS YOU?!You little piece of scrap..”Praxis replied, kinda laughing.”if it could piss you off, I'd do it.”Necromancer replied.

“You're mean.”Praxis said.”Thank you.” They replied.
“Well,Anyway..now that our leader Is back we can-”
“Wait, wait, wait. Do you still Want me to lead?”
“Yeah..you are our leader,right?”
“Yes, but I was a terrible leader.”
“So?”
“So I shouldn't be a leader. You have led well in my place.”
“What are you saying?”
“I want you to be the Leader of the Knights of the Primes.”

“WHAT?!”Necromancer Yelled.”You have been here longer, you have experience now. You have what it takes.”Praxis said.”Yeah, but..I'm 6th in the leadership line of Succession. Scatterspark should be the leader. Or Aquafire..Or even yet, let's find Esmerelda and-” “Uh, No. ESMERELDA IS NOT LEADING.”Praxis said.”You shouYou"Praxis said.

“Okay.”Necromancer replied.

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In Megatronus's Exile..

Esmerelda looked at the screen for the 1500th time. She was watching everything via her clone.”hm..”She said, as she noticed someone.”Who is that..I don't recognize..PRAXIS?!”Esmerelda said a little too loud.

Megatronus heard Her.``Quiet,Ezi.''He yelled from the other room. He had not come out of that other room since..well. since he went into Exile. Sometimes, she wondered if he was alive there. She knew that after he killed Solus, he regretted it deeply. He was living with the guilt of it. She didn't think he ever slept knowing what he had done.

She went in there sometimes to see if he needed anything.he would reply with a simple.”No..Thanks.” She knew he was hurting. They weren't any less close than they were in the past,though.

She smiled as she looked at the camera. If Praxis was back, she needed to go there and reunite with her beloved brother.”Well, they are in for a treat.”Esmerelda said, heading to Megatronus' room and knocking.

“You don't have to knock,Esmerelda.”Megatronus said. Esmerelda Entered.”I know, habit.”Esmerelda said.”I wanted to tell you that I'm going to Caminus, but I'll try to visit as much as I can.”Esmerelda said. Megatronus smiled.”I'll be fine, but.. I'd appreciate the company.``Megatronus Said. Esmerelda bowed and left.

She opened up the space bridge to caminus.

lucky for her, she was a jet. A f15 lightning II To be precise. She went through the space bridge and flew into the atmosphere before landing.”I know nothing about this planet. I just gotta find praxis,”Esmerelda muttered as she walked down the street. She looked around before seeing a building that had the Knights of the Primes Insignia.”Guess that's the base.” Esmerelda said before walking up to the door and taking a deep breath.

She knocked 1 time. After a minute, Aquafire came to the door.”...Hey.”Esmerelda Said, waving awkwardly.Aquafire punched her.”Not A hologram…EZIIIII!”Aquafire said, Hugging her tightly.

“how Do you go from Punching Me to Hugging me? That's more a Loki thing.”
“I missed you!”
“Okkayyy didn't answer my question.”
“Come in!”

Aquafire dragged her in.

“Everyone! Look who turned up at our Door! And she's real!”Aquafire said.everyone's mouth was gaping open,except for Praxis, who was petting his snake, not paying attention. Loki looked not pleased.
“I'm so glad you’re back!”Necromancer said.
“Yeah, Glad you-Mmmhhh!”
“Yes,Loki, we are very glad to have her back.”Nightjaw said, covering her mouth.
Thunderstrike grabbed his girlfriend’s hand and dragged her away, keeping her from saying something she’ll regret.
“so..uh.. What made you come back?”Scatterspark asked.“oh..uh..i just..uh..friendship? Exile is very lonely, ya know.”Esmerelda said,”mhm..i see.. I really do.” scatterspark said, smirking. Necromancer rolled his optics.”It's because you found out praxis was here, isn't it?”Necromancer said.”.......Yeah.”Esmerelda said.”of course. Well. there will be no assanation attempts, or i won't hesitate to kick you to the curb.`` Necromancer said, getting close and pushing her to sit down.

“Who disappeared and made you leader?”
“Praxis Did”
“What?!Brother! Is this true?!”Esmerelda yelled.“Yes.”Praxis said.“Why?!”Esmerelda yelled.
“The last time you led, you burnt us into the ground!”Praxis yelled.”But..Necromancer,Really? He's a-”
Praxis scowled,Esmerelda gulped.
“A very good choice, I can go with this.”
“Good,glad we could come to an agreement.”Necromancer said, leaving.Esmeralda growled silently.”You may be the leader, but you're not the next one after aquafire.”Esmerelda said, turning to loki

“What?!”Loki said, after she noticed her staring.”So,you changed back to that ugly color scheme.”Esmerelda said.“Yeah, and I'm not gonna let you ruin it again.”Loki said.”I'm just upset the poison didn't work.”Esmerelda said.”I knew it. I knew there was something in that energon that killed me.”Loki said.”oh, good, it did work.”Esmerelda said. Loki stormed towards her. “ If you think I'm gonna take your bitch personality as easily as I used to, you've got another storm coming, sister.''Loki said. Esmerelda looked unphased, and stood up. Suddenly, Loki tripped.”Thunderstrike,What the hell?!”Loki said.”stop. Don't start a fight over old grudges.”Thunderstrike said.”ohhh ho ho, this is more than a grudge.”Loki said. Thunderstrike grabbed her waist.”Let Go!”Loki said.
”No. Not until you let.this.go.it's in the past. There's nothing you can do now. Revenge is not the path yo-”
“Revenge is not the path I want to take..right..quoting your brother.”Loki said,smiling. Thunderstrike smiled.
“I'm giving you a second chance.don't waste it.”Loki said, leaving.

Praxis looked at her.”Must you always start something?”he asked.”it fuels me.”Esmerelda said, finally leaving and heading up to her room.

Her room looked exactly like her old one.

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Aquafire looked around at the living space. She somehow felt responsible for these idiots after Esmerelda's..Incident. She had become the Leader after Esmerelda, but soon realized the path they were taking Would lead to their demise as well. So she made the Hard Choice to Disband the Knights of The Primes, the remaining members swearing an oath not to tell anyone what they were. Though, that oath was outdated with the recent Reunion with other people.

She smiled at Necromancer. He was the Leader Now, and a good one, too, she had noticed. They were as Dysfunctional as Ever.

She thought about that. They weren't always like this. There was a time, a long time ago, where they had peace within each other. Someone had kept them together, like the glue binding them. She knew exactly Who that was, yet they chose not to name them, and referred to them as “the one we do not speak of.” She knew it was a mourning thing, and not disrespectful, but it hurt.. not to remember.

They became dysfunctional the day they disappeared.

She was watching from The Staircase. Thunderstrike came in on the phone.”So a Pipe Busted, and now it's spewing everywhere?” He asked on the phone.”uh huh..uh huh..okay..” He said. Aquafire knew it was a Dumb thing and that he wasn't really listening because it was dumb.

She didn't know why, in between being a Rockstar,Thunderstrike decided he wanted to pick back up the role he was a knight.

Rescuing others. He didn't have time for It, but he managed fine. There Were Other Rescue Forces. She jumped when she felt someone grab her waist.

It was Esmerelda.”stalking the others?” She asked.”no.just observing how they work.”she said.”i remain fascinated with how Praxis never takes off that visor. Like he clings to life with it. Even Though he clearly has optics.”Aquafire added.”I like how much suffering T.S. gets out of being a part time rescue Bot.”Esmeralda remarked.

“you do know that Loki still holds a grudge for what you did?” Aquafire asked.”oh,please, everyone has a grudge against me in some way.”Esmerelda said.”Yeah, I know what I hold against you. That you bring chaos And discord everywhere you go.” Necromancer remarked, Behind Her. ”I wonder if she and Starscream Are Related.” Scatterspark added. Necromancer laughed at that. “I wouldn't be surprised.” Necromancer said.

“Well, I must meet this Starcream Then.''Esmerelda said.``Scream. Starscream.” Scatterspark said.”Yeah,Yeah.” Esmerelda Remarked.”I have an endless list of grievances if you want it.” Loki said, adding to the conversation. The beeping and whirring beside Loki did not help.

“Oh, shut it,Aquafrost.''Esmerelda said.``N-N-Noo-o T-T-Tha-a-n-k-s.” Aquafrost replied, with her broken voice.”oh..I'll make sure you shut it. Permanently,this time. Nitroquake can't fix it!”Esmerelda said. Aquafrost put her hands up in defense.

“Ezi..chill..she was joking!”Aquafire said. Esmerelda stormed off, going into her room and Shutting the door behind her.”let me talk to her.” Praxis Said walking up there, and going into her room.

She had a loft in her room, like her old room on Cybertron.
“Hey,Sis.”Praxis said.``What?”She replied.``you come to scold me about how i shouldn't have threatened Aquafrost?”she remarked.``No,i do that enough everyday to myself.”he said.``i Wanted to help..you can be better, i know it.” Praxis said.``Me and you were Both doomed. Me and you both went into Exile after the scrap got rough, and i..I can't even remember My purpose anymore.''Esmerelda said.``Ez..your purpose is my second in command..always has been. Not the person Who tries to usurp me. So be that.” Praxis said. “i Should have been a Knight of Prima. Loyal.” Praxis said, taking off his visor.

Esmerelda gasped.
“What happened to your Optics?!”
“Prima.”
“I never took him as an Abusive Person.”
“He didn't take me killing Necromancer Well. It was the only time he physically hurt me. He regretted it,but..”
“You couldn't repair your sight..”

“That's why I wear The visor,”Praxis said, touching the window seal like it was Esmerelda.”Oh..that's not your shoulder.” He said,Laughing a little bit. He put the visor back on.” I still Find myself not being used to being blind.”He said “but think about what I said.” He said as he left.

She smiled. Aquafire knocked and Came In.``Hey..you okay?” She asked.”Yeah..I am now.”Esmerelda said.”Good. Aquafrost was just joking.``Aquafire said.``Yeah..I know. But It wasn't funny.”Esmerelda said.”I agree, she should not have said that..but you took it a little far too.”Aquafire said.

“Maybe I did.”Esmerelda said. Aquafire kissed Her on the Cheek. Aquafire left and had seen that Thunderstrike had already left for his next concert. Someday, she had to thank whoever “Orion Pax” was for giving him That card for the record label. She understood why Loki loved him.

At one time, she would let her anger toward Loki cloud That judgment, but she had found that the two of Them were perfect for each other.

She just wished Thunderstrike wasn't juggling Both Rescue work and it.

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Scatterspark looked in the mirror. She had a scar now from where her head had been chopped off. She sometimes wondered if Necromancer was right about her looking good in blue. Then she pushed the thought away. She liked her Pink Frame. She was forged with it, and had been through..a lot..with it. She couldn't bear the idea of giving it up.

Plus,she knew that changing frames took a lot of time to find the perfect alt mode.She had an alt mode, it was a dark pink sports car, but she hardly ever used it. They Didn't really have a say in amalgamous granting them transformation. Her frame didn't change because Of it, though.

She left the room, where her boyfriend was sitting on the couch. She went down the stairs and sat next to him.”Hey. Are you okay?” She asked.”Yeah.i am pretty good, actually.”They said. She smiled.”Is Praxis Busy? I wanted to talk to him.”Scatterspark said.”That sentence Alone scares me.but he's in the garden..has been for about 3 hours now..”He responded.Scatterspark kissed him on the cheek and left the garden.

She looked for Praxis, which she found under the big willow tree, sitting on the bench.She walked up to Praxis. He was petting one of his many,many pet snakes.”Hey.” Scatterspark said.”What?”Praxis said.
``I wanted to..apologize for my behavior when you came back. I do not forgive you for killing Necromancer.”
“It's fine. I don't forgive myself for it either.”
Scatterspark grunted.”How can you do this. How can you act so calmly knowing the things you have done?!”She Yelled. Praxis Stood.

”I do not know what you want from me. I may never know. You can hate me as much as you want, but it will not undo anything.”
“I want you to feel some kind of remorse for what you did!”
“You think I do not?! I do! Every single day of my existence, I think of what I did, knowing I could not take it back.”
Scatterspark Stood still.``that will never justify what you did.” She said, She turned and left the garden.

“I know.” He said to himself.

Back inside..
Scatterspark was lying on her bed. She heard a knock, and Nightjaw came in.”Praxis told me what happened. You need to let it go.”Nightjaw said.”why? You still hate Necromancer for cheating on me.” she remarked.”I do not hate him for it..anymore. I still use it as a comeback,yes, and yes, i still hold a grudge for it.. But it is all in good fun. And he knows that. I let it go,”Nightjaw said. Scatterspark groaned.”it is in the past. Sure, He killed Necromancer. But who of us has not killed one another? We killed each other mentally and physically.”Nightjaw added.

“I cannot.”
“You can.”
“No, I mean, I can forgive him, but I am not going to forget.”

“No one is asking You to forget.” Nightjaw said.Scatterspark smiled and Hugged her older sister. Nightjaw smiled at the gesture.
“We all grieve.”Nightjaw said.”You would know.”Scatterspark said.”Well, we can hope he is alive.”Nightjaw said. Scatterspark split from the Hug and Left. She went down the stairs. Someone tapped on her shoulder.”Oh,Hey Aquafrost.”Scatterspark said.

Scatterspark and Aquafrost were always there for each other. Scatterspark was the one who took her to Nitroquake after Esmerelda tore out her voice box. Aquafrost helped Scatterspark through her and Necromancer's divorce. She was like a Sister to Her. She always found it ironic that she saw her like that when she saw “The One We Do not Speak Of.” As a sibling as well. Aquafrost was their successor, but she Was one of the only ones who took that well.

She started talking in Cybertronian Sign Language.

“What are you doing?” She signed.``Nothing. I am just thinking to myself.” Scatterspark said.”What are you thinking about?” Aquafrost signed. Scatterspark sighed.

”I want to forgive Praxis..”
“Bad idea.”
“Do you forgive him?”
“No, of course not. He held me in prison for 2 Years.”
“I know,Aquafrost..but..”
“Do not forgive him.”
“He seemed Like he had changed..”
“Bots like him do not change.”
“You know what? I do not care what you sign,Aquafrost. I will forgive him,”Scatterspark said. Aquafrost held up her hands in defense. Scatterspark left.

She went up to Praxis.

“Praxis.”
“Yeah?”
“I forgive you.”

Praxis looked stunned.”But..I..I killed Necromancer.”Praxis said. “Yes, but I want to give you another chance.” Scatterspark said. Praxis smiled. ”Thank you. I will not waste it.”Praxis said.”You better not.” Scatterspark threatened.”plus..I kind of hurt you, too.”Scatterspark said.”What do you mean?”Praxis said.

“please..do not get mad.”
“What is it?”
“Well..I knew Necromancer cheated way Before he published it.”
“How?”
“I was the one who set up him and Nitroquake..”
“YOU WHAT?!”
“Yes. But it is in the past. Please, do not tell Necromancer..”
“Because he would hate you for it.”
“Yes.”

“Okay, I won't tell. Plus, I like keeping things from him. But..on One condition. You tell me where that scar on your neck came from.”
“if you show me what's under that visor.”
“Fine.”
Praxis took off the Visor.Scatterspark gasped.”How.. how did this happen?” She asked.

"Prima. It was an accident.now tell me where that scar came from.”
“I was beheaded by someone I used to think of as a friend. He will be lucky if he ever gets my forgiveness.”
“Who?”
“Have you ever heard of Megatron?”
“I saw that name on a billboard when I came here from Cybertron..which was a barren landscape.”
“That's who cut off my head.”
“Wow. And let me guess, this is another story ending in “Necromancer brought me back to life.”? I would not be surprised.”
“Yeah,Exactly.”

“Okay. I will keep your secret if you don't tell anyone about My Visor. Well,Esmerelda knows, but that's it.”
“You can count on it.”

She smiled as she left and saw Thunderstrike walk in. She walked up to him.”How was your concert?”Scatterspark asked.”Good, though, the audience seems to be less enthusiastic with my music now.”Thunderstrike said.”It isn't like when you started, where personal stories Were popular. Songs with Deeper Meanings and Empowerment are Popular now..maybe think on that and come up with something.”Scatterspark said.

“Yeah..Yeah! I will try that! Maybe I will come up with something because of that!”

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Thunderstrike had taken Scatterspark's advice, but found it hard. What was something he struggled with that could be written with a deeper meaning? Suddenly,He heard a knock on the door. He got up and Got it. He was surprised who he saw at the door.

“Oh..Falcon. how nice to see you.”He said, somewhat sarcastically.``Aww.. Thanks!” She said, walking in.”Hm.Quaint.” She said, Thunderstrike groaned.”Hey Everyone!Falcon is back!” He yelled, and everyone came rushing out. Necromancer looked at Thunderstrike, then her.”What.are.you.doing.here.”They said.”Got your message. I am a Knight,Aren't I?”Falcon said.”but..there's no one there.” Praxis Said.

“Yes,There is. It's Falcon. She's here, do you not see her?”
“No.”
“Not everyone can see bots like her,T.S.”
“So me and you are the only ones who can see her?”
“Yes.”
“Let's say she is there. Why are you happy about it? she killed you.”

“I Wouldn’t be the First.” Falcon said.
“It's in the past. I don't forgive her for it. But that would have no effect on her since she is nothing but a heartless animal.”he replied.Falcon's mouth gaped open.”I'm not Heartless.”She said.”I wouldn't refer to you as He if I was Heartless.” She said to him,
He stopped and turned around, and he angrily walked towards her.”How do you know?”He asked sternly.”It isn't hard. Your voice gives it away. I was shocked when I found out you used to be a femme, though.”Falcon said.”Key phrase:Used to be a femme.Now Leave me Alone.”Thunderstrike said, as he left.

“Wait..Thunderstrike was a girl?”Aquafire said. Necromancer turned to her.”We grew up together, yet you didn't know this?”He responded.”No. I guess he had already transitioned by the time I met him.”Aquafire said. Necromancer groaned. They thought.”Okay. Who here knows “Someone” used to be a femme?Raise your hand,”he asked.

“Thunderstrike, you're the one we are talking about.”
“Oh.”
Thunderstrike lowered his Hand.

“So..everyone but Aquafrost and Aquafire knew?”Necromancer asked. They nodded.

Suddenly, Thunderstrike played a Heavy Metal Chord.”Hey..Thunderstrike..how about you play that In your sound-proof room?”Scatterspark said, covering her audible receptors.”ugh. You guys are no fun.”Thunderstrike said as he went up to his room. About an Hour Later,Loki Came In.

“Babe you have a concert in 2 hours. We need to go.”
“Oh,RIGHT!”

He got up, and the both of them left for the concert.

“I don't understand why you need all that polish put on anyway.”
“I am a rescue bot. I get dirty. And the managers don't want me dirty on stage.”
“You are the one Singing. You should be in control.”
“Yeah, but I'm not. Yet. I am planning to fire them though. I want to replace them with You Instead.”
“Why me?”
“Well..you know how I work better than anyone.”

Loki smiled.”I would be honored.”she said as they approached the venue. They entered and got ready.

2 hours later..

“Are you ready for this?”Loki asked.”Yes.i think..”Thunderstrike replied.”I am going to fire my managers after this.” He whispered.

He saw his cue,And walked out on stage. The lights were still dark, giving him time to quietly walk on. As he always did, he started with the song he played when Orion had encouraged him to start a singing career.

After the song..

“Hellooo Caminus!!How are you doing today?!” He enthusiastically yelled. He got an uproar of applause.”So, for a while now, I've noticed that the People of Caminus seem to get Bored of the same old songs.” he said, walking around the stage.”so, to solve that, I have decided to start implementing what I call”The Unexpecteds.” Songs you don't expect me to sing, or songs that are unreleased.”He said. The crowd went into another uproar because of that, positively.”Well, why don't we get this concert going, huh?”Thunderstrike said, starting another song.

After the concert.

“That was the most fun I've had at a concert in a while. I guess the Unexpecteds were a good idea. Maybe I was getting bored of it, too..”

“Hm. I'm glad you had fun,”Loki said.”Yeah, but completely Disregarded coming to us about It.” One of his managers said the other two were behind him.Thunderstrike groaned.”You Know What? I've been wanting to do this for a while, but I have been holding my tongue.. YOU THREE ARE FIRED!”Thunderstrike said, raising his voice for the first time in forever. The managers stepped back.

“Not only have you been controlling me, but using the funds from my concerts!”He yelled.” But you can't! Who is going to replace us?!” They replied.”She is.”Thunderstrike said, pointing to Loki.”Now get out and never come back.”he said. They ran away. Thunderstrike sat down and put His finger on his forehead.

“Hey, at least now you can do what you want. I will not stop you.”
“Thanks,Loki.”

“Now, let's get home.” Loki said, pulling him up.”Yeah.” He said. When they got back to base, Thunderstrike walked in and saw Falcon waiting for him.”Hey, Mister Rockstar.” She said,”what do you want?” He asked.”nothing. Just surprised I guess, never thought of you as the musical type,”Falcon said.” I used to never think of you as a backstabbing murderer, yet here you are.”Thunderstrike said.”Babe..Who are you talking to?”Loki asked.”Falcon. She's in front of me.”Thunderstrike said.”I think you've lost it.”Loki said.

“I have not.”
“Yeah you Have.”

Suddenly, Falcon became visible.”Sorry it took so long to get the serum to bring you back,Falcon.”Necromancer said,Behind her.”It's fine. Now do you believe me,Loki? Or are you gonna give Praxis proof to kill me again?”She asked. Loki grunted.Thunderstrike got between them.”Let's calm down..Okay?” He said. They both left. Necromancer looked at Thunderstrike"What?”he said.

“You almost looked like him there.”
“Who?”
“Your Brother.”
“I try.”
“Oh,By the Way..Uh..Soundwave called while You were gone. asked if the tickets you had sent Him were still active.”
“Yeah,they are applicable at any of my concerts.”
“Yeah, that's what I told him.”
“Okay, why are you telling me?”
“Just thought you should know.”

“When do you think the war will end?”Necromancer asked him.”I don't know. I think peace can be achieved through diplomacy,”Thunderstrike said.

“You really adapted your brother's ideals, didn't you?”
“Grew up with him talking about them.”

Chapter Text

The role of being a leader was a stressful job. Necromancer had always known this,but he had found he severely Underestimated how hard It actually was. He was never meant to be a leader. The line of succession had him at the bottom. It was Praxis,Esmerelda,Aquafire,Scatterspark,Nitroquake,Falcon,Thunderstrike,Aquafrost, Loki, Nightjaw,Hammerquake,Steelspike and then Him.

But now it has become Praxis,Esmerelda,Aquafire,Then Him. He tried to live up to the role but it was hard, he would admit. He was currently in his room, looking at old photos on a datapad. It made him sad, yes, but at the same time, he enjoyed it. He was just kind of flipping through. Then he stopped when he saw a photo of him and his former prime, the thirteenth.”I thought I deleted all of those..”Necromancer said. He looked closer at it, specifically thirteenth.”Why does he look familiar now..?” He asked.

Necromancer went and got a more recent album. He pulled up a picture of him and Optimus, Orion Then. He put the two next to each other.”Hm..Maybe I'm just overthinking.”Necromancer said.”But just in case..” He said, pulling the picture of Orion over to the old datapad. He lowered the opacity on the picture, and Orion perfectly lined up with the Thirteenth. Necromancer frowned.

”That's why Orion always seemed familiar.”

Necromancer yelled and threw The album Against the wall. Scatterspark apparently had heard it, and came in worried.``He's the 13th prime..”they said.``Who?!” She asked,”Optimus. Optimus Is the thirteenth prime.”He said.”What? No,he can't be. He would have recognized you, right?”Scatterspark said.”Well, based on how fast he left me in the dust I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't.”Necromancer said.”There is probably more of a story to it.”Scatterspark said.”story he may not remember.” She said,hinting.”You think he lost his memories When he reincarnated?”Necromancer said.

“Yes.”She said, leaning closer to Him and wrapping her arms around him.”But should you worry about it?” She asked. They sighed.``I shouldn't.” He replied. She kissed Him on the lips.”Correct.” She said,smiling.

“I don't want us to ever end again.”
“We Won't.”
They stayed embracing each other for a little bit.”I'm glad you aren't like my..previous relationships.”Scatterspark said.”I promised I wouldn't be, didn't i?”Necromancer said.”I'm sorry, you probably have work to do.”Scatterspark said, breaking from the Embrace, and Leaving. He sighed. She did this a lot. she never seemed to accept that he loved her for who she was. She was more intimate than him, but past relationships Had made her have boundaries to her intimacy. He respected those boundaries, of course.

He went downstairs and sent yet another message asking the Knights to come back. He had sent about 5 at this point. He sent it. After he sent it, a knock came at the door. He smiled as he opened the door and wondered Who it was.

“Nitroquake.”Necromancer said.”Come in.” He added, kind of scowling. ”how Nice of you.” Nitroquake said. What Necromancer didn't know was that Scatterspark was behind them. She pulled out her wand on him.”What. Are. You.doing.here.”Scatterspark said.”I got tired of Necromancer constantly sending messages,Cousin.”Nitroquake said.Scatterspark glared at Necromancer.”Oh..so he personally contacted you.”Scatterspark said.”Scatter, I sent a general message To everyone.”Necromancer Said.”I'm not cheating.” He said soothingly

Scatterspark lowered her weapon.``If you even dare touch my boyfriend, I will personally kill you.``She said to Nitroquake. Nitroquake Nodded. He wasn't interested in Necromancer anyway. Scatterspark had set him up. But Necromancer didn't know that..and he never would. The man he truly loved had killed him, but he still loved him.``Hey..uh..where's praxis?Is he here?''Nitroquake asked.”He's probably at the snake tree..with all the snakes. it's out back.”Scatterspark said.

“Thanks.” Nitroquake said,Leaving to the Garden. He walked out and immediately saw Praxis.”Hey.” Nitroquake said. Praxis jumped.”Oh.. Hey. heard you had been brought back to life.”Praxis said.”Yeah.”Nitroquake Said,Smiling.”You probably hate me for killing you..like everyone else I've hurt.”Praxis said.

“What?No!”
“Huh?!”
“I love you, Praxis. My love for you is unconditional.i was-”
“You were pressured, I know. Scatterspark Told me to keep it a secret.”
“Yeah..”

“Should you Have killed me?No. Does that make me hate you?Also No.”Nitroquake said. Praxis smiled a little, And Hugged Him.”Come on..Smile a bit!”Nitroquake Said.”I am smiling.”Praxis said.”No..Truly Smile.''Nitroquake Said.``so..what's Your story? How did you end up here?” Nitroquake Asked.

”uh..well..I was in exile in another universe,then your liege prime came, he was looking for me, per Necromancer's order. He said to me, " Killing you was in the past,” but as a punishment, he made Me come the long way, from Cybertron.”
“Sounds Like Vector.”

Meanwhile..Inside the House.
“Why would he only just now show up? He's gonna ruin everything,”Scatterspark said.”No he's not, Babe.” Necromancer said.”I still don't trust him.”Scatterspark said.”He's your cousin.”Necromancer said.”I know after what happened..with us.. he's not the most trustworthy person..but..you can try.”Necromancer said.”No.”Scatterspark said.”You always said you hated Praxis more than Nitroquake..you gave Praxis A chance. How hard is it to give him one?”Necromancer said.

Scatterspark walked away. Necromancer sighed. Thunderstrike came and sat down.``Hey.” He said.”Hey..”they replied.”You okay?”Thunderstrike asked.”Nitroquake is back.” Thunderstrike spit out his drink he had In his hands.”WHAT?!”Thunderstrike said. “Yeah.”he said.”and how is Scatter taking it?”Thunderstrike asked.

“Not well.”
“I didn't think she would.”
“She doesn't trust him.”
“Because of what happened?”
“Yeah..and I fear she doesn't trust me around him much either.”
“That's actually somewhat justified.”
“THUNDERSTRIKE!”
“WHAT?! You cheated On Her with Nitroquake! She has reason to not like the idea of you two in the same room.”
“I love Her. Nitroquake Loves Praxis. We are nothing more than friends now.”

Thunderstrike Was quiet.
“Might wanna tell that to Scatterspark.” He said after a minute, Getting up. He paused.”By the way..where did you get through materials to bring Falcon Back?”He asked, Knowing he had been out since Scatterspark.”Oh,Auntie. She gave me some.”Necromancer said.”Yeah, Mom has this weird sense of being able to tell when we need something.motherly Instinct, I guess?”Thunderstrike replied, heading up the stairs. Necromancer stayed sitting. He thought to Himself, remembering the day he lost his own mother.

“MOMMA!”
“Necromancer.. don't move.”
“Momma!”
“Don't..please.”
“Mom..”
“I'm not gonna make it,Necro.”
“I'm not gonna leave you.”
“Necro..you are standing right on the bomb.it could still go off.”

Necromancer had moved quickly towards his mother, trying to move the rubble, but he was too little and too weak.”Please,Necromancer.Leave me.” His mother said.”No! I'm not!”Necromancer said.”Okay..But can you get my sister and bring her here?Tell her."Airstrip is in danger.”and explain everything so far.”Airstrip said.

“Okay Momma.”he had replied, running off to his Aunt's House. His aunt went to her while he stayed with his cousin.

“Will she be okay?” Necromancer asked.”I do not know.. I hope so. I do not want you to lose your mother.”His cousin had said.

That same cousin was “the one we do not speak of.” sometimes He wished he could go back in time and tell them not to accept that mission. Sometimes he muttered their prophecy of it to Himself.

“a city of Crystals will grow and graze, and I will be erased.”
Necromancer didn't know What that meant for a long time, until he found out erased meant erased from history.

A loud Beep brought him back to reality.”Oh.Aquafrost. Hi.”Necromancer said.

“Are you okay?” She signed.

“Yeah, I'm fine.”
“It just seemed like you were lost in thought.”
“I was thinking about my mother..and your predecessor.”
“Oh..”
“I think about them too.”
“You do?”
“Yeah,My Predecessor was so much greater than me. He fit in.”
“No one is greater than anyone.”
“I don't fit in. I find it hard to believe in myself.”

Necromancer was quiet.”No one should believe in yourself except you.” He said, Leaving

Chapter Text

Nightjaw was in her Bedroom. She didn't come in here a lot. It didn't feel the same anymore. She had pretty much given it to the two twin children she had kept. They didn't belong to her, really. They had been created by the allspark just before the war had started. They looked just like her old lover, though. In honor of Them, she had named them Artemis and Apollo. They had a love for Greek mythology, and if it was something to remind her of them, she loved them. They had been alone, no one there to claim them. Luckily, she had been around to take them in. but she knew in these conditions, there was no way they would be safe.

She had been thinking about this for a while, but she knew she had to send them away. No matter how much it hurt her. It was her priority to keep them Safe. She had been applying for a school with housing quarters for children born from the allspark before and during the war. She knew they would be safe there. They were playing with dolls on the floor. She really wondered what Artemis did to get Apollo To agree to it.

Necromancer knocked and entered.”Hey. How are they?”Necromancer asked.”Good.”Nightjaw Said.”Did they get into that school?” Necromancer asked.”Yeah..Going to take them today. I am just so scared..I do not want to let them go.”Nightjaw said.

”They are very young. There is a high chance they won't even remember you.”
“That is so helpful,Necromancer.”
“What?I am just being honest.”
“mhm.”
“They will be fine.”
“I hope so.”
“They will.”
“How did Scatterspark ever get such an amazing mech like you?”
“Careful, I am in a relationship, remember?”
“Yeah..but it seems you want her to be more than just your girlfriend.”
“Well, yes.. but last time.”
“Propose To my Sister.”
“What?!”

Nightjaw smirked.”You heard me.” She said.”You said you would gladly Remarry her, right?”she added.”well,yes but..” “But what?” “But she's not exactly trusting of me with Nitroquake’s return.” Necromancer said.” She has a point.”Nightjaw Said.”Oh frag you. I wouldn't do it again.” Necromancer said.”I know. I just like to belittle you for it.”Nightjaw said.”Now Leave!” Nightjaw said, pushing them out the door and slamming it.

Necromancer went to Scatterspark’s Room. She was working on something. He wrapped his arms around her neck.”Necromancer.” She said.”Are you still mad?” Necromancer said.Scatterspark frowned.”What do you think?”She retorted.”yes..”Necromancer said.”I wish I knew what it would take to prove that I love you and only you.”Necromancer said. Scatterspark frowned.”..A redo..” She muttered.”a redo of what?”Necromancer said. Scatterspark looked mad.``How. How can you talk about Remarrying me when you can't even take a hint?!”Scatterspark said.Necromancer backed up.”I'm scared. I don't want to hurt you again. and you said you wanted to wait,”he said. Scatterspark looked down.``Oh, Necro.” She said, drawing close to her.”You won't hurt me again. And I did wait.” Scatterspark said.”How do you know I won't hurt you?” Necromancer said. Scatterspark took a deep breath.``Please don't be mad..”Scatterspark said.”I could never be mad at you.” Necromancer said.”Here goes nothing..” She said,

“I set up the affair. It was a test of your loyalty.”
“Oh I know.”
“What?”
“Nitroquake is dumber Than a brick. He couldn't have possibly come up with that.”
“How long have you known?”
“Since after he and I broke up.”
“that long..”

Scatterspark swayed a bit, falling into Necromancer’s Arms.``I think we both have kept That for too long.``He said.``yeah..” She said, smiling

“Scatterspark?”
“Hm.?”
“I have a question.”
“Yes.”
“will You-”
“No, I mean Yes, I will Remarry you.”
“You and your future vision.”
She chuckled.

Meanwhile,with Nightjaw..

She had dropped them off and was now sitting in her room. She sighed. She sometimes went out to a certain tree In the garden, which Had the logos Etched of the Knights who had still not shown. She liked to sit under that tree and read. But today Was not one of those days. She liked to visit Jemstrike on days like These.

She went to her house and knocked. Jemstrike came to the door.``Oh, Nightjaw,Dear.”Jemstrike said.”come in.” She said.

“What brings you here?”
“Just visiting.”
“Always enjoy the company.”
Nightjaw chuckled. Jemstrike smiled.
“I was doing my chores, would You like to help?”Jemstrike Said.”Sure.” Nightjaw replied. She did the chores with her, and noticed the decorations.”what's going on today?”Nightjaw asked.”my ex husband. He's coming back and wants a clean house.”Jemstrike said.”the same ex-husband who made you neglect your own kid?”Nightjaw said, frowning.”He's changed.”Jemstrike said.”I don't believe that.” Nightjaw said.”You believed Necromancer changed.”Jemstrike said. Nightjaw looked stunned.``well-that- That's Different! He did actually change!” She protested.”Did he? Or did your former love for him tell you that? Or was it my child’s high empathy that changed your mind?”Jemstrike asked.

That threw Nightjaw for a loop.”Exactly.” Jemstrike said, as someone knocked. She got up and opened the door.”Silverstone!”she exclaimed.”Sorry, I have a guest.” Jemstrike said”perfectly fine.” Silverstone said, walking into the living room.”ah..you must be Nightjaw. The oldest daughter of the Richest Family on Caminus. And an old friend of my child's.”Silverstone said.”Yes. That I am.”Nightjaw said, Scowling at the “Friend” phrasing.”I quite Distinctly Remember you had a crush on Airstrip's son.”Silverstone said.”yeah..we didn't..work out.”Nightjaw said.

“Oh?”
“Yeah..he loved someone else.”
“Ah.”
“My sister.”
“Ohoho..Drama.”
“Not really. I love my sister and want her to be happy.”
“Did you..ever love again..?”
“Yes.”
“ah.. I assume a suitor picked by your father?”
“no. Had about 108 of them in my life.. but none of them were my type.”
“What is your type?”
“your child.”

Silverstone looked shocked, then straightened.”ah. I see.” he said.”oh..look at the time..I really should be going.”Nightjaw said, leaving the house. She cursed herself as she walked home.”How dare he pry into my private life like that?” she asked herself. She needed a break from what was supposed to be a break. She transformed into her alt mode. She had chosen the form of a bobcat. She ran to the house but went around the back and nested herself in the tree. She laid there for a while. She heard Praxis. He was talking to himself. He looked up.

”Oh..Hey Nightjaw. Didn't see you there.”
“Why are you talking to yourself?”
“I'm not? You don't realize you're lying in the snake tree?”

Nightjaw jumped, transformed, and landed on the ground.”we really need a sign for it.”Nightjaw said.”everyone keeps telling me that.''Praxis said.”they're right.''Nightjaw said.”I come here when I'm overthinking..”Praxis said.”we've all been through a lot together..” nightjaw said.”that we have.”Praxis said.”Praxis?”She said, “hm?”He replied.”You need to forgive yourself.” Praxis looked at her with shock.”It's hard.. I know. We all have regrets and doubts.. but I learned you need to forgive yourself before forgiving anyone else or accepting the forgiveness of others.” She said.”Do you think about the one we do not speak of a lot?”Praxis asked.”Everyday.”She replied.”I'm gonna go in.”Nightjaw said, going in.

She walked until she was stopped by Esmerelda.”Hey..Nightjaw.”Esmerelda said.”What.”She said.”I got something for you to try.”Esmerelda said.”Yeah, no thanks.”Nightjaw said.”Why?”Esmerelda said, innocent smile and all. ”because I know you. What kind of poison is this?” Nightjaw said. Esmerelda scowled.”Oh please, does everything I make have to be poisoned?”Esmerelda said. Nightjaw raised her eyebrow.

”i'll tell Necromancer to try it.”
“No!”
“i- I mean..he wouldn't like it.”
“uh-huh..”
“it has..cyberolive.”
“Esmerelda! I'm allergic to cyberolive!”
“I know!”
Nightjaw scowled.
“I mean..I didn't know that..”
Nightjaw’s glare deepened.
“Okay!Okay! I thought if I couldn't poison people, I could at least give them anaphylactic shock!”
“I believe Necromancer explicitly said..”no assassination attempts”.”
“I am sorry for trying to give you anaphylactic shock..”
“Good.”

Esmerelda walked away.”she's useful, Alive anyway.”Esmerelda muttered. Nightjaw walked down the hall, humming A lullaby Jemstrike Sang, while remembering her and the one they do not speak of.

They had been playing together for the day, and Nightjaw had decided to read under a tree. She has picked up a book on quintus Prime.”What are you reading?” Someone asked, popping out from the tree.”Nothing That would interest you,Thunderhowl.” Nightjaw said. He laughed.”looks like a cybertronian history book.” He said.”biography Of Quintus Prime?”He questioned, recognizing the book.”Yes.” She replied, annoyed. Thunderhowl landed.”I have read that one. It is so boring.” Thunderhowl said.”You care for cybertronian history?”Nightjaw asked.”Yeah. It is..interesting. Also, nothing else necessarily occupies my Time.”Thunderhowl said.”Huh.”Nightjaw said.

“I just found Quintus Prime Boring as a whole,”Thunderhowl said.”oh? Then who would Not be boring to you?”Nightjaw said.”I Have found that Onyx Prime is very interesting.” Thunderhowl said.”He is always getting into sticky situations.”Nightjaw remarked.”That is the Wonderful part..he is so creative each time with how He escapes those situations.”Thunderhowl said. Nightjaw Could tell this excited him.

She snapped back to reality. She hated the stupid Oath of not being able to say his name.she really wanted to ask Necromancer if they could get rid of That Oath, but keep the secret identity part. She decided to Now. She couldn't do this. She knocked on Necromancer’s door. she walked in.”Necromancer. We have to talk.” She said.

“Yes?”
“The Oath.”
“Ah.”
“I know you hate it. Not being able to say your cousin's name.”
“ I do.”
“You are a leader..can't you get rid of it?”
“Wait..I can. Why didn't I think of that?”
“You are a dumbaft.”
“Shush.”

Necromancer went out to the staircase and called everyone. They smiled.”Everyone. We have come to a decision regarding the oath that we all hate.``Necromancer said.''You are free To say Thunderhowl’s name. No more “the One we do not speak of.” and you have Nightjaw to thank.” he said.

Nightjaw smiled and looked Down.

”I did you justice, Thunderhowl.”

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“Come on,Loki. Just one sip.”Esmerelda said. Loki was sitting next to Praxis. She looked at him and he handed her a device.”If it's not poisoned, you'll let me test it.”Loki said. Esmerelda gave her the cup.”Hm. Wow. It's actually not..for once.”Loki said, Praxis looked almost amazed.”Why? You want to poison anyone who has crossed you.”Loki said.”Not my fault. Necromancer confiscated all my poisons,”Esmerelda said. “But maybe that's not all. You are renowned for getting back confiscated items,”Loki said. Esmerelda groaned.”I already poisoned you once. I didn't think you'd fall for it again.”Esmerelda said. Loki smiled.

“You're right.but you shouldn't have poisoned me in the first place.”
“You know me. It's not my fault you were naive enough to actually drink it.”

“Esmerelda..”Praxis Interjected.“Oh, please,Brother. You know I'm proud of what I do.”Loki was visibly fuming.”Ez, I would recommend leaving before your body ends up buried six feet underground.”Necromancer said, coming down the stairs With Thunderstrike.”Babe, I'm going out on a rescue, you need anything on the way back?” He said.Loki waved a hand.”No, Thanks.” She said, He kissed her on the forehead. Esmerelda stuck her tongue out. “Ugh. You two are so mushy..”Esmerelda said.”Like you and Aquafire aren't the same way.”Loki said. Esmerelda stormed off. Loki went to her room.

“Spinel.” She said.A female minicon came out.”Yes, my empress?” She said.”I'm in a mood to humiliate Esmerelda today.”Loki said. Spinel smirked.”And how will you want me to help, my empress?” Loki thought for a minute.``Get pictures of her and Aquafire being “Mushy” as Esmerelda put it.” she said. Spinel left. Loki smiled.”Ahem.” Someone said behind loki.``Oh..Jade.” she said, noticing the green bunny minicon.”aren't you supposed to be with Aquafrost? You know..your lady.” Jade smiled.”yeah. She sent me to spy on you.” She said, Loki groaned. ”i hate how honest you are.” Loki replied.

“Not my fault.”
“Why do you stick with Aquafrost? She literally doesn't care about you. She uses you as a spy.”
“I am a Squire of Onyx Prime. Which means I serve any knight of Onyx Prime, no matter how cruel or kind they are.”
“But you prefer Thunderhowl to her, Right?”
“I think everyone does. And that's her weakness. She's so caught up in living up to her predecessor, She only focuses on her problems and not what she's good at.”
“She should Know by now. She will never be him.”
“I try to tell her that, but she doesn't understand.”
“You know.. you don't have to serve Aquafrost anymore. That system of government was abolished years ago.”
“Right. I try to find a new lord or lady..but no one will take me in.”
“Maybe you don't need a new lord.”
“I don't?”
“No. A lot of the squires stayed on Cybertron when we came here, in the core of the planet. Maybe you could stay there.”
“Maybe..but one question..”
“I'd be happy to take you in if you don't want to leave.”
“Really?!”
“Yeah.”
“Okay! I'm not leaving then.”

Jade left and Loki Smiled. She reminded her a lot of Thunderhowl. Though, his personality had rubbed off on her a bit. Just then, Spinel came back.”Got them, My Empress.”Spinel said. Loki looked at them.

They were perfect. She couldn't wait to see her face.

Later..

“LOOK WHAT THE FRAG?!” Loki heard Esmerelda yell.”What? Oh you found my present.” Esmerelda frowned.”a present? This is just an embarrassment to me!” Esmerelda said.”Oh. Pity.” Loki said.”I thought I was Heartless,”Esmerelda said.”I am not Heartless. I just seek justice for myself,”Loki said.

“You aren't gonna let me go for poisoning you, are you?”
“Why do you think I would?”
“For the Knight of Compassion, you aren't very compassionate.”
“I don't see you raising any moons around here.”

Esmerelda growled And stormed out. Spinel came up.”She's right, you know. Maybe you should let her go for it,”Spinel said.”Don't tell me what to do. That's not your job.”Loki said, leaving. Aquafrost stormed up to her. Nitroquake had fixed her voice again now.this meant she was gonna get quite the scolding.

”How Dare You. What did you say to Jade to get her to even think about turning to you?!”
“She was Unhappy. I just assisted her.”
“You have always been against me,Loki.”
“Against you?AGAINST YOU?! I have been nothing but with you through thick and thin. I was there for you when Esmerelda tore out your voice,I gave Esmerelda Hell because you told me she had betrayed me, even though she could have easily killed me! So don't say I'm against you when I have been nothing but with you.”

She heard clapping behind her.”Well Said.” Esmerelda said.” This does not mean I forgive you.” Esmerelda rolled her optics.”I don't need your forgiveness.”

Loki went to her room. After a while, she heard a knock. It was Thunderstrike.”Hey. I know you said you didn't need anything, but..” Thunderstrike pulled out a red book.``i know Ezi's return has stressed you out..so I thought you could start writing your grievances against her in here.” Thunderstrike said. Loki looked at it and smiled.”What did I do to deserve you?” Loki asked.”I'm glad you like it.”Thunderstrike said.”thanks, babe.” Loki said. Thunderstrike nodded and left.

“Grevience 1: her lack of respect.”

Loki wrote that and closed the book, shutting down for the night. It was late. She burst awake to a loud sound. She Rubbed Her Optics..”Ugh..” she left her room and looked from the top of the staircase to see Esmerelda and Praxis arguing over what time to wake up, like they always do. Thunderhowl had always been the one to deal with this..

“Hey! you two! Please pick one and stick with it!”
“Yeah, Praxis, this is a fine time!”
“No, 3 in the morning is not a good time!”
Loki groaned and transformed into her alt mode, which luckily was one of Liege Maximo's creatures. It was what had changed her frame entirely, corrupting it. She roared.
Esmerelda and Praxis turned to her. Esmerelda made the house dark again. Loki smiled. She didn't even notice Aquafrost.”Hey, I just wanted to apologize for yesterday. I was out of line,”She said. Loki smiled and nodded,"Nice Thunderhowl move there.” She added.``Primus, I wish your predecessor was here.''Loki retorted, yawning and going back to her room. She shut down till Praxis turned on the lights across the house.

He wakes up early, but not too early, like his twin sister.

“Grievance 2: wakes up too early.”
Luckily, she would be able to get her mind off of Esmerelda for a day. Her and Thunderstrike had a concert today. She went with him to the concert.

She stayed backstage. She managed The whole concert, while also looking out on the stage. She saw something move on the upper levels. Was it a bot? Suddenly she saw it cut something. The lights. She commed.”Someone is cutting the ropes to the lights. Move strategically.” she said. Thunderstrike looked up. He dodged each one while singing and finishing the song.

“You saw that, right?”Thunderstrike asked His audience. They went into an uproar.”good. My concert manager will deal with whoever was trying to do that.” Thunderstrike said, Motioning to Loki.

She nodded. She saw the Person come down from the upper part. She Ran to catch them, manhandling them..or more so, her.”Hammerquake..but you're supposed to be exiled!”Loki said, hearing a round of applause. Thunderstrike came running.”Did you catch them?..Oh.”He said.”Hammerquake Why?” She looked down.”I was paid to assassinate a Rockstar. Didn't know it was you, TS.”Hammerquake Said. Loki and Thunderstrike looked at each other.”someone is trying to assassinate Me?”Thunderstrike said.”I guess.”Hammerquake replied.”Let's go home. We will take this up with Necromancer,”Loki said.

at the base..

“So you were paid to assassinate Thunderstrike.”
“Yes.”
“And it clearly failed.”
“Yes.”
“Okay. We will keep Thunderstrike under moderate surveillance..unless he can..”
“Unless what?”
“Unless he takes a break from performing or steps out completely.”
“I can take a break. I still have rescue work.”
“It's..less dangerous.”
“Sorry to interject, but who went missing and made you leader?”
“I wish people would stop asking me that.”

They all left. In Loki's Room..
“I'm glad you're okay.” She said.”I wouldn't be if you hadn't warned me..but now I worry.”Thunderstrike replied.”we will find who tried to assassinate you.” Loki said. Thunderstrike nodded and left.

Loki powered down and slept throughout the night.

Chapter Text

Nitroquake had set up his medical office in the base, thanks to Praxis. He had so far only fixed Aquafrost's voice..again. He had tried to think up a permanent fix. He couldn't think of one. Hammerquake came in.``let me guess..Praxis allowed this.''She said.``Yeah.``Nitroquake said.'' Speaking of Praxis, me and him are going out tonight. I've got to meet Him.”Nitroquake said,Leaving. Hammerquake walked up the stairs to her room. The red and orange around the room pleased her.

She grabbed a book off the shelf and read.

Meanwhile,

Praxis and Nitroquake were taking a stroll. Praxis was simple, and that's what Nitroquake Liked. Suddenly, someone came up.”I am so sorry to bother you, but I am looking for a friend of mine.” The Femme said.”We will help you. What is your friend's name?” Praxis asked.”Her name is Scatterspark. oh, right. And my name is Windblade. I come from Cybertron, and I need her help.``Windblade said.''Oh, I am from Cybertron Too. Scatterspark is a friend of mine, actually. Come with us. We were just heading back.``Praxis said, motioning to Nitroquake.''so you Are Windblade. Scatterspark has Brought you up in conversation.``Windblade smiled.”That's nice.” She said. They arrived at the base.
They walked in.

“Scatterspark! You have a guest!”Praxis said.”I wasn't expecting anyone..oh!” She said, noticing Windblade.”Windblade. How did you know I was alive?”Scatterspark said.”I saw Necromancer carry You through the space bridge.”Windblade said, sighing.``but that's not what I'm Here for.” She added.

“What do you need?”
“I need your help. Cybertron has fallen.”
“What do you mean?”
“The Autobots left to find the allspark, then the Decepticons found it and they left..and in all this there was no word from Optimus.im Leaving Cybertron to find him via space bridge,but i was wondering if you had any weapons i could borrow.”

Scatterspark thought for a minute.”actually..I don't.. beside my own, which I need.”Scatterspark said.”I understand.” Windblade said.”Wait!Windblade,is it?”Thunderstrike said.Windblade nodded.”I have a weapon you can actually have.”He said.”Thunderstrike..are You sure?” Loki asked.”When was the last time I used Stormfall.”he replied. Loki nodded as he went up and came out with a Sword.

``This is Stormfall. It is a sword Of legend.I want you to have it. I have no need for it, and you do..so.”
“Thank you..uh..”
“Thunderstrike.”
“Thunderstrike, that's right.”
Thunderstrike extended the sword and gave it to windblade. It was teal but switched to bright pink once Windblade had it.”Thank you. I better go..Cybertron needs me.”Windblade said,leaving.”I liked her.she was nice.” Loki said.Thunderstrike glared.”Not like that, babe.” Loki said.

“So..how do you know her?”Necromancer asked.”When Orion couldn't meet with me, she did.”Scatterspark said. Hammerquake came out.

“We got a visitor,”Hammerquake said.

Chapter Text

They opened the door. It was Steelspike. She had a black and white color scheme.”Hello.”She said.”Steelspike..we..uh..are glad to see you.”Necromancer said.
“Oh..I bet. There is so much you forgot to even tell me.”
“Sorry..you're just not that..important.”
“Way to be casual, Necromancer.”

Praxis shoved Necromancer aside. “Let me handle this.” He whispered.”Steelspike,Welcome, we are glad to have your presence here.”Praxis said.”Finally A Mech with manners.” She glared at Necromancer.”Eh. Whatever, I'll be in my room.” She said,as she headed up there.

Chapter Text

Steelspike heard a knock.”Hey.” Falcon said.”Go away.” Steelspike Said.”Why?”Falcon asked.”don't act innocent. You killed Thunderstrike.”Steelspike said.”Oh please, you don't believe that.” Steelspike glared at her.”Fine.”Falcon Got up and left.

Falcon scowled at herself. She saw Loki talking to Thunderstrike.”Hey,You Two! How are you?”Falcon asked.”Fine..until you showed up.”Thunderstrike said.”Oh..sorry. I was just trying To be nice..”Falcon said, as she walked past. Loki Watched her leave.”Sorry, Bae.” Loki said, following her. She followed her outside. She hid as she saw her sit.”Why do i even bother..?”Falcon said. This was the first time Loki had seen her Cry.she decided to walk out. She walked up to her.

“Falcon.”
“Loki.”
“I have some advice.”
“What's that?”
“don't try to verbally heal your relationship with the Knights. Show them you have changed.”
“And how would I do that?”
“There's many ways..you could-”
“Forget it. It's not gonna work.”

Falcon got up and stormed off. Thunderstrike came up.”Well, you tried.”Thunderstrike said. Loki glared.”I'm not gonna give up.”Loki said, walking off.Thunderstrike huffed.

Meanwhile, with Falcon.

“Falcon.”Esmerelda said.”Esmerelda.”Falcon said.”I hear you are trying to change. I have some advice.”Esmerelda said.”and What's that?”Falcon retorted. She really didn't care for Esmerelda.”Do not even try.”Esmerelda Said.”Huh.” Esmerelda smirked.”do not change. I like how you are a homicidal maniac.”She said.”Well, I will let you know when I do.”Falcon replied, turning and walking the other way.

Throughout the Weeks that followed, Loki tried to get through To Falcon, but to no avail. She felt like giving up. She sighed. Thunderstrike came in.”So?”He said.”No..I did not.”Loki said. She thought for a minute.”How did Thunderhowl get through to us?”Loki said.”My brother just had the voice and the personality.”Thunderstrike said. Loki turned over.”do you miss him?”Loki asked.”Always.”Thunderstrike said.”But I have hope. I know he's alive.”Thunderstrike said. Loki smiled.

“Necromancer says he is.”

Meanwhile, with Falcon.

Scatterspark was sitting on the couch. She had a Datapad in her hand.”Hey. What are you doing?”Falcon asked.”Oh..uh..looking through old photos.''Scatterspark replied awkwardly.``You all talk about Thunderhowl. You all have stories about him.”Falcon said as she noticed him in one of Scatterspark’s pictures.”You Don't?” She replied.

”Well..the only time we ever talked was the time he held a dagger against my throat for killing Thunderstrike.”
“That's My favorite memory.”
“Yea-HEY!”

Scatterspark chuckled. Falcon walked off. someone knocked on the door. Scatterspark got up and answered it.``Can I help you?” She asked. It was an older mech and femme.”Yes, we are looking for someone. She’s our daughter. Kind of looks like us?” they said. Scatterspark thought. They kind of looked like Thunderstrike. But Thunderstrike was a mech. She knew Thunderstrike's former name, but she refused to call him.``Sorry..what is her name?''She asked.``Thunderwing.''they said.Scatterspark Frowned in Anger.``Sorry. I do not know any Thunderwing.”Scatterspark said, almost closing the door.

“Thunderstrike. His Name is Thunderstrike.”
“Oh.i do know him. He lives here and does not wish to see you.”

Scatterspark slammed the door.”Who was it?”Thunderstrike Asked.”Your Transphobic Parents.”She replied.”Oh. How did they find Me. And why now do they care? They kicked me out!”Thunderstrike ranted.

“I don't know.”

With Falcon.

Falcon was trying to clear her mind. She went into her own world to do this. But this time she couldn't. She had tried to be nice in every way But they still hated her.Different words echoed in her head.

“Don't change.”
“Show Them you changed.”
“That's My Favorite Memory.”

She opened Her Optics.

“I'm not gonna change. If I'm the villain then Primus below, I will be the villain.”

Chapter Text

Aquafrost walked down the stairs in a hurry.”Hey, where are you going?”Praxis asked.”Out.” She said as quickly as she left.”She's been going out a lot lately.”Praxis muttered to himself. Necromancer came down.``Where is Aquafrost?” Praxis nodded towards the door. Necromancer sighed.”She's been leaving a lot lately. More than Thunderstrike.”They replied. Necromancer walked towards the door.”Where are you going?”Praxis asked.”Me and my aunt have been wanting to get together for a While. We finally found a day.”Necromancer Replied.

“And Aquafrost?”
“I will worry About her later.”
Necromancer walked out and closed the door.

At Jemstrike's House.

She heard a knock.”Oh, Necromancer. Hello there.”She said, letting them in.”Hello Auntie.”He said.”I am so glad we got to get together like this.”Jemstrike said. Necromancer nodded. They sat down.”So..How are you and your girlfriend?you must bring her sometime.”Jemstrike said.”Oh..well..we are engaged, actually.”Necromancer said.”oh.Fiancé.my apologies.”Jemstrike said.”It is fine.” he replied.”and we are good. How are you with ..him?”Necromancer said.”Oh, I kicked him out. I should have known he would not be open to a change of heart.”Jemstrike said.”Thunderhowl would be proud of you.”Necromancer said.

Jemstrike was quiet for a minute and nodded.”You are saying his name again?”She asked.”Yes. It was time,”Necromancer said.

Meanwhile..

Aquafrost had come back. Praxis and Scatterspark were waiting for her. “Oh.Hey.”She said.”Hello. Mind telling us where you have been sneaking off to?”Scatterspark asked. Both their Squires were there as well, and Scatterspark's Squire,Rose, chuckled.``Oh. No where.`` Aquafrost replied. Pearl, Praxis's Squire, gave him something.``do not lie. I had you followed,”Praxis said. Aquafrost frowned.”I was unaware your old flame was back on Caminus.”Scatterspark said.”Thunderwolf is a friend.” Aquafrost said.”Yes, I am aware. He is uninterested in romantic endeavors.”Praxis said.

Rose and Pearl both made an “Ohh..” Motion with their mouths. Aquafrost glared at them. And then turned Her head.

“What do you care about my personal life? I am just a replacement for Thunderhowl, am I not?”
”it matters when you are talking to a member of the same faction that almost destroyed us.”
“WE DESTROYED US.”
They were silent.
“I wish I was not the only one aware of that fact. They just took advantage of our vulnerabilities.”
“Aquafrost..”
“Don't even try. I will never be enough. No matter what I do..I cannot live up to Thunderhowl..”

Scatterspark grabbed her shoulders.``Because you are.not.Thunderhowl. and you never will be. Be yourself.``Scatterspark said. Aquafrost looked away.”see yourself I see you.”Scatterspark said.Aquafrost smiled.”You are too good A friend,Scatter.”Aquafrost said,as she moved to leave.

“where are you going?”
“Thunderwolf asked me to live with him as a friend. I'll visit.”
“WHAT?!”
“I'll be happier there. And I won't be far.”
Scatterspark moved to protest, but Praxis stopped her.``If it brings you joy.''Praxis said. Aquafrost nodded and snapped her fingers.``trick from Necromancer.” She said, opening the door.

“Thank you,Praxis,”Aquafrost said, as she yelled. Her voice box went out again. She used Sign Language.”Maybe one day I'll fix it permanently.but i can live with it.”Aquafrost said.

She went out the door.

Just then, Necromancer came back.”Where is she going?”He asked.”She is going to a place that makes her happy.”Scatterspark said.”She's..leaving?”Necromancer said. They nodded.”She said she would visit.”Scatterspark said.

Necromancer nodded.”is Thunderstrike still gone?”He asked.

“Yeah. He hadn't heard from Windblade and went to Earth to check on her.”

on earth..

Windblade heard a noise.``Who's there?” She asked.”Sorry..Sorry!”Thunderstrike said.”THUNDERSTRIKE?!”She yelled in shock.”Hi,Windy.”Thunderstrike said.”but you're supposed to be on Caminus..”Windblade said.”Yeah. I just hadn't heard from you, and I was worried.``Thunderstrike said.Windblade smiled.''Come on. I'll introduce you to Optimus.im sure he'll let you stay as long as you want.”Windblade said.

Windblade and him walked to the bridge.

”Optimus, this is..”
“Thunderstrike!”
“Do I know you?”
“Oh..yeah..you left before I became Prime. It's me.. Orion Pax.”
“Orion?!”

Windblade smiled.”Well, you already know each other.”She said. She walked up to Thunderstrike.”Stormfall is safe.”She whispered. He nodded.”Come, let us Catch Up.”Optimus said, motioning.

“So, how is your music career?”
“It's on hold.”
“Oh..why?”
“Assassination attempt.”
“OH.”
“Yeah.”
“Oh, and I cut myself from the label company you gave me. Turned out they were jerks.’
“Oh..apologies.”
“Not your fault.”
“My Girlfriend is my manager.”
“Oh?Girlfriend?”
“Did I never tell you?”
“No.”
“Huh. Anyway, yeah. She's the love of my life.”

“At least you're not crushing on a red sports car.” Optimus said, as Sideburn walked by.”HEY!”He said.Thunderstrike laughed.”But you can stay if you wish.”Optimus said.”Sorry..just came to check on Windblade. Can't stay.”Thunderstrike replied.

“oh.”
“I gotta go, maybe I'll see you again one day.”
“I'll wait.”
Thunderstrike transformed and left. When he got to earth, he had seen this Lexus he really liked and chose it as his alt Mode.

He saw something fall from the sky. Two Mechs. He Gasped.

“Jetfire and Skybyte..''He muttered. He had to focus on getting to the space bridge. Luckily he had a shuttle he came in. He got in and flew towards and through the space bridge. He parked his Shuttle and walked to the base.

Meanwhile, what really Mattered right now was happening on Earth.

Chapter Text

Jetfire and Skybyte had landed on earth, but Detected Autobot and Decepticon Signals. Skybyte decided to follow it, leaving their fight.

Jetfire rolled his optics. He followed the signals as well. He looked around him. This planet was..beautiful. He didn't think he had seen anything more beautiful. He came to a clearing. He saw the Autobots setting up some kind of tent. He decided to come near them.

“Hey.” He said. They all gawked.”What?”Jetfire replied.”you're alive?”Bumblebee Said.”Yeah. What? Did you think I died in that supernova?”Jetfire replied. They all nodded.”Oh. That explains why you left me,”Jetfire said. He noticed how Optimus seemed like he was lost in thought. He stared at him. Optimus Snapped out of it.”Oh, Hey,Jetfire.”He said, before realizing it.”JETFIRE!” He yelled in joy before coughing.”We are glad to have you back.” He said.

Jetfire smiled. Typical Optimus.”So..What is the tent for?”Jetfire said,”We are trying to negotiate a temporary peace with the Decepticons.”Optimus said.
”which means..”
“No hurting Skybyte..”
“Yes.”

Later..during the peace negotiations.

Jetfire had found a place in the forest that was quiet. He didn't think he would be disturbed here. He was apparently wrong. He saw Skybyte approaching.”Oh. Hello.”Jetfire said.”Hi. I don't mean to disturb you. I just don't have anyone else to talk to.”Skybyte said.”I guess I could talk. Even if It's to you.”Jetfire said. “I can go with that.”Skybyte said.

“So..uh..what was that on Gigantion?”Jetfire asked.”I don't wanna talk about it.”Skybyte said,embarrassed. The both Of them were quiet. Until Skybyte opened his mouth.

“I hope they work out a peace, even if it's temporary.”
“I don't. I would Rather deactivate myself than work with you.”
“Says the former Decepticon.”
“I couldn't take it anymore. I did what I thought was right.”
“We used to be friends..best friends, in fact! Until You decided to betray the Decepticons and Me With that. And I could never believe your reason..”
“If there wasn't a ceasefire right now, I'd blast you into scrap.”
“Who says we have to follow It?”

While this was happening, Bee, Hot Rod, and Cheetor walked up. They saw them arguing.”I guess not everyone can get along under a ceasefire..”Hot Rod Said. While they did that, Hot Rod decided to find Soundwave. He hadn't talked to him since..that incident.

Outside the Decepticon Ship.

Soundwave was walking back from being kicked out of the meeting. Hot Rod Ran Up.”Soundwave!”Hot Rod yelled as he ran up. Soundwave Grunted.”Hot Rod.” He said.

“I haven't talked to you in forever.”
“I wonder why.”
“Listen I am really-”
“No need for apologies. It's in the past.”
“Oh.”

“Maybe..we could..just talk?”Hot Rod Said, Swaying a bit. Soundwave had To stop himself from grabbing his hips.``Uh..Yeah.''Soundwave said, motioning to go somewhere else. They went to a somewhat secluded area.”How have you been?”Hot Rod asked.”As Good as I can be for a Decepticon. I'm alive.”Soundwave replied.”You set the bar Low.”Hot Rod said.”I am aware.”Soundwave said.”so..uh..did you move on?”Hot Rod asked.”You could say that..promise not to tell?”Soundwave said.”Yes.”Hot Rod Said.

“I dated Shockwave. That's why we don't get along.”Soundwave said.”Oh.”Hot Rod said.”I also had a crush on Blaster, but he didn't feel the same way.”Soundwave said.”Hm.”Hot Rod said.

“Are you jealous?”Soundwave remarked.”PFt. Me? Jealous? Noo..I'm not mad that you had a crush On a boombox who has similar colors to me and has a similar personality, why would I be Jealous?”Hot Rod said. If he had eyebrows, or eyes for that matter, they would be raised.

“Oh..uh..look at the time, I've got to go.”
Hot Rod left. Soundwave looked away. He told himself he was over this crush on a mech who only saw him as a friend. But he was only lying to himself.

In short, the Peace Treaty fell through.

A few months later.

Starscream had pitted Jetfire and SkyByte against each other. Jetfire Was just about to Destroy Skybyte, when he saw Optimus groaning from when he fell. He looked concerned. He moved towards Sky Byte and growled. He stopped in front of him.

“I could kill you, Right Now. But I'm not going to.”
“What?”
“I have Needs greater than destroying You.”
“Why are you doing this?”
“Consider this Repayment For Gigantion.”

Jetfire moved Toward Optimus, Picked him up, and flew away. Skybyte looked in Shock.

He couldn't believe this.

Cybertron.

Perceptor and Chromia had been captured on Cybertron. Deadend was assigned to watch them. Chromia tried to break the chains.”It's no use. And it's your fault for coming back,Chromia.”Deadend said.”I won't stop trying.”Chromia said.”your partner here seems to be accepting his fate.”Deadend said.”I'm calculating. You of all people Should know that,Deadend.”Perceptor said.

Deadend Grunted.

“Don't deny it.”
“I'm not.”
“Do you two have a history or-”
“NO!”
“Yeah. I dated The fool.”
“You what?”
“Ow.”
“You know, My Shift is over.”
“Okay,Kitty.”

Chromia chuckled,Deadend looked down in Embarrassment.”do you still like him?”Chromia asked.”I think we could start again.”Perceptor said.”that didn't- nevermind.”

Chromia continued to try to break free.

Chapter Text

Words Echoed In his head,but clobber's seemed to stick out.

“You need to transform.”

He thought about it. He really wanted to get out of here. And if Transforming was the way then..

He Transformed and He looked around at his surroundings. It was dark and eerie.”oh..I hate this..” he said. It only Got worse when he accidentally Set off an alarm And alerted these..squid..things.luckily he got out of there and shook them off. He swore to stay away from the street. He watched a Conversation between Hot Rod and Clobber. He followed them as they left.

He hated the Idea of Autobots and Decepticons working together. That was why he Sideswiped Hot Rod. Though he found the Autobot Sideswipe Annoying. Of course, every autobot but Perceptor was Annoying to him.

He accidentally alerted the Quintessons, no thanks to Hot Rod trying to shoot him. They Ran inside. He wondered how Hot Rod Was Alive, Because Drift was supposed to kill him.

“Autobots and Decepticons. It's us against the Quintessons now.”
“Good luck with that. I'm going to stay away From those things.”

Three BAMS alerted them they needed to go. They rolled into the base.

“You have led all the Quintessons straight To us. Now we're trapped. Good work.” Perceptor was silent for a minute.”Hello Deadend.” Deadend stumbled.”UH..Hello.”

“Scrap,Scrap,Scrap.''He thought to Himself.”Why, of all the autobots..it had to be Perceptor. Why my Ex.” He thought. He thought similar thoughts the Whole time as they went to Maccadam's to hide. They were surprised To find that the Quintessons couldn't see them.

And then finding Out the city was a Titan was even more surprising. Especially since he never believed that Iaconus was Real.
Perceptor's quietness towards him specifically hadn't helped. He didn't know if he was still upset about early in the war or something else.

“Something isn't right.”
It was barely a whisper.
“What did you say?”
“Oh..Uh..Nothing.”

Deadend knew he was lying. He looked into His Optics. He hated To admit it, but he missed the blue color in his eyes. Now there was nothing. Perceptor caught him staring and Deadend turned away. Either way, he was gonna find out what was eating at him. But Perceptor changed the subject before he could say anything.

“You Miss My Blue Eyes, Don't you?”
“Uh..No. Why would I miss them?”
“You were looking into My eyes.”
“What were your eyes?”
Perceptor punched his arm. He yelped.
“How did you do that?!”
“sense.”

Hot Rod Came up. He seemed like he was thinking something.”Remember when Optimus used to be able to reenact that play he loved by heart?” Hot Rod asked.
“Yes.”
“No.”
“I was just thinking about it.”
“Why?”
“I just.. am struggling to do this.”
“Oh.”
Hot Rod Left. Perceptor looked around.”I know the Quintessons are here, but Necromancer was always here when Maccadam wasn't.Where is he?” he asked, looking at Maccadam.
”Gone. He's on Caminus. He left After What happened.”
“Scatterspark.”
“That makes sense. She was his girlfriend after all.”
“Wait,she was?”
“Yeah, I thought everyone knew this.”

Deadend shook his head. This was a shock.

“Speaking of the Decepticons..”Perceptor said.”Are you still happy with them?” Deadend was Quiet.”I don't know anymore. But I can't turn back now.” He said,”Yes you can. Clobber is already considering Switching.”Perceptor said.”well, I'm not clobber. She could switch and no one would bat an eye,”Deadend said.

“I'm not taking any chances.”
“You took the chance to break my heart.”
“I knew you would Not take it well,and that does not excuse my actions, I still thought it was better to tell you. And you left me on the doorstep!”
“You knew How I would react, yet you still joined?”
“Yes.”
“Megatron promised you something, didn't he?”
“Yes.”
“And did it come to fruition?’
“....No.”
“Typical.”
“mhm..”

Perceptor laughed.”What?”Deadend said.”It's so odd. You betrayed me, yet I still think we have another shot. That deep down, you still care.”Perceptor said.”Let's put that thought down for after the war. Maybe then we could give it another try.”Deadend said. Perceptor shook his head, and kissed Deadend on the cheek.”You really don't think things through.”Perceptor said.

“Awwwee!”
“Clobber,Shut Up!”
“We were not eavesdropping.”

Deadend smirked.”What? Are you jealous? Never been asked out?”Deadend said.”No. I actually was asked out. Unfortunately I saw the mech as a friend At the time. Not anymore though.”Hot Rod said. He thought for a minute. “How did drift end up a Decepticon Traitor?He always seemed to be dedicated to being an Autobot.”

“He was..for a time. Until shortly Before you left for earth.”

Cybertron, before The Autobots left for Earth.

Drift was walking down The street. He heard someone behind him.

“Deadlock.”
“Soundwave.”
“Lord Megatron has a request for you.”
“I don't take orders from him anymore.”
“Request:Not Order.”
“Fine, what is it?”
“Megatron wants you as the Decepticons's Autobot Spy.”
“No.”
“I have orders to make sure you never get to the ark if you don't comply.”

Drift's eyes widened. He hated this. But he valued his life, but at the same time, he would die for the Autobots. Megatron knew any respectable Autobot would. He would not kill someone who he knew was willing to die. It would be dishonorable.

“Show me the order.”
“Oh..I don't..”
“That's what I thought. And you're supposed to be his lapdog.”
“I am not Megatron’s Lapdog.”
“Well, obviously not if you are saying he made an order he didn't.”
“You are a cunning autobot.”
“Thanks. Learned it from the Decepticons.”

Soundwave growled.”If you don't do this, I will guarantee the Autobots never leave Cybertron.”He said. Drift Sighed. He didn't want that. He turned around.”Fine.”Drift said, holding out his hand. Soundwave shook It. He just made the worst decision of his life. He turned and left toward the ark.

He boarded the ark, thinking of all the trust he had built and how it had gone to waste. He contacted Megatron once he got in a private area.
“Lord Megatron,Autobot spy drift. I have boarded the Autobot Ship.”
“I am glad you decided to do this.”
“I am doing it to protect the Autobots.”
“So Noble..”
Drift hung up the Comm. Little did he know Windblade heard the entire thing.

She never said anything though.

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With Soundwave returned, Tensions were High. Hot Rod specifically felt Tense around him. After Soundwave's indirect assassination attempt, he had been meaning to talk to him. Hot Rod went over and sat down across from him.

“Hey,”Hot Rod said.Soundwave nodded.”So..You Telling Clobber to Kill Me. What's up with that? I thought you were so madly in love with me you couldn't bear to even be friends.”Hot Rod said, smirking.”Were. That's the important word,”Soundwave said. Hot Rod leaned His head back.he was quiet. Soundwave looked at him.”I Wish I could take it back. If I had never asked you out..maybe we would still be..”Soundwave said.”Woah,Woah. Don't get vulnerable On me.”Hot Rod Said, before pausing.”That sounded better in my head.”He added. Soundwave laughed a little.

Meanwhile..

“I wish Hot Rod and Soundwave would stop fighting.”Deadend said.”Did You expect them to agree on everything?”Perceptor Said.”well..yeah.”Deadend said.

“You're an Idiot.”
“Maybe, but you're into it.”
“So what if I am?”
Deadend looked away.

back With Hot Rod and Soundwave.

Soundwave had glitched a little bit. He was still struggling With it.”Are you okay?”Hot Rod asked.”I'm fine.”Soundwave said.

“No you're not.”
“I'm glitching. Everyone knows That.”
“I may be on the opposite side, but I don't want what happened to Hound to happen to you. We will find Who did this and fix you.We will destroy the Quintessons.”Hot Rod said.

Soundwave was holding everything Back from taking his mask off, leaning Over,and kissing him.Hot Rod got up and left.To block out his thoughts, he Started a Heavy Metal Playlist. Hot Rod was gone for A while before he came back.

He groaned.”Heavy Metal, again? Can't you choose Something less deafening on the audio receptors?” Hot Rod asked. Soundwave Looked at him.”Heavy Metal is Superior.”Soundwave said. Hot rod looked to the side.

“Ok..have you seen anyone else?”
“Besides the Quintessons?”
“Well..Yeah.”
Hot Rod put his hands on his hips.
“They're training.”
“Thanks!”
Hot Rod left and Came back.
“I like how they train in their free time.”
“Agreed.”
“I have something I need To tell you.”
“Me as well.”

Hot Rod Looked curiously. What could he need to tell him?”Okay. You first.” Hot Rod said.”This is so hard..Aughh..I STILL LOVE YOU, OKAY?!NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY I CANNOT LET MY LOVE FOR YOU GO!” Soundwave coughed.”I want to be with you.”

Hot Rod turned Hot R e d.

“You stole what I was gonna say.” Hot Rod said. He smiled.”but you're A Decepticon..”Hot Rod said .”it Will be our secret.”Soundwave said. Hot Rod got up and walked to the middle of the room.”okay. I can work with That.”Hot Rod Said. Soundwave Grabbed his waist, took off his mask, and kissed him.

After they broke from the kiss, Hot Rod Noticed the Scars on Soundwave's face.”..is that why you wear The mask? To cover the scars?”Hot Rod asked.”Yeah.”Soundwave said.”I like the scars.” Hot Rod said.

After getting everyone out of the loop, keeping It a secret became harder. But Hot Rod was glad Optimus was back. He went up to Optimus, who was talking to someone.

“Oh..You are such a bore,OP!” The Mech said.”I Am not, you're just More fun loving.”Optimus said.”Oh, Hot Rod, I Want you to meet someone. This is Dion. He's an old friend of mine. He worked As a dock Worker before the war,”Optimus said. Dion looked at him. Hot Rod stared at him.”Is He related to huffer?” Hot Rod asked. Dion chuckled”No..I get asked that a lot.”Dion said. Hot Rod smiled.”Wait..you seem familiar.”Hot Rod Said.”well..uh..I died. And then I got Reformatted into Ultra Magnus. Then somehow became Dion again,”Dion said. Hot Rod's Mouth gaped open.”You don't remember me.”Hot Rod Said. Dion raised an eyebrow.”No..” He said.”I once almost accidentally Set the police Station on fire and you tied Me to a wall for 4 hours.”Hot Rod Said. Dion laughed.”Oh Yeah! Primus, you grew up.” Dion said.

Optimus had been drowning them out. Then he realized.” I’m sorry,You Accidently WHAT?!”He yelled.”Oh. This is a fun story,”Dion said.

Several Years Ago.

Hot Rod was young, still learning how to control his powers. He had lost control of it, and went flying all over the place. He thought he had gotten control of it, so he walked home, and when he got near the police station, it got out of hand again. He spun around and around, setting the whole place ablaze.

Ultra Magnus Came up.”Hot Rod, Right?”He said. Hot Rod gulped and nodded.”it.. It was an accident..”He said.”I know, you're not in trouble.”Magnus said, picking him up by the back.”I'm just going to keep you contained for the moment, okay?”he said, pulling out a roll of tape. Magnus tied him to the wall and left.

4 hours later..

Magnus came back, and looked shocked at the kid taped to the wall, before he remembered.”oh, primus. I forgot I taped you there.”Ultra magnus said, letting him go.”Go home, kid. You're free to go.” he said, undoing the tape. Hot Rod left.

In the present.

“After that, I refused to arrest him,”Dion said.”.. He liked to take advantage of that.” he added.
Optimus laughed a bit.”Anyway, nice to see you again.”Hot Rod said, going to Soundwave.”Hey, Sounds.” Hot Rod Said.”Hey.” Soundwave said. He leaned over to him.”The Nickname really doesn't help us trying to keep..this..a secret.” he whispered. Hot Rod took note of that. Shadowstriker Was with them. She was about as smart as she was with a blaster. Windblade came up.”So, Uh.. What do you guys think of this?”She asked.”Autobots and Decepticons working together?”Shadowstriker said.“Yeah,”Windblade said.

“I'm fine with it.”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
“Didn't expect that from you.”
“I think it's what Prowl would have wanted.”
“She's right.”
“You..really respected that Autobot, didn't you?”
“Yeah.”

With Optimus and Dion.

“So..Uh..what happened to Elita?”Dion asked. Optimus looked to the side.”Dead.” He said. Dion nodded.”We can't ever be a trio again,can we?”Dion said.Optimus Chuckled.``Guess Not.” he said.``Anyway.. I'm gonna go. your “friend” Megatron is coming over,”Dion said, waving a signal they had invented that meant “Good Luck.” He responded with a signal that meant “Thanks, I'll need it.” He saw Dion go talk to one of the Generics. Megatron came over.”Hi.”he said.”Hi. What planet are you planning to destroy this time?”Optimus said.”None. Though I admire that you know me well enough to assume I am.”Megatron said.”It's not hard.”Optimus said.”You might as well say you don't want to work together right now.”He added.”Oh, i would, but I like the dramatics.” Optimus rolled his eyes. Megatron walked off. He lost himself in a memory from Maccadam's.

He had seen the specter in the corner again. He didn't even bother talking about it anymore.”You know, sometimes I wonder why you see that specter.”Necromancer said,”I don't know.”Orion Pax said.”Drink some energon. On me.” Necromancer said, putting down a mug of energon.”At least you aren't spitting prophecies of “The Knight.” Like Maccadam.”Orion said.”It may seem weird to you, but he's never been wrong.”Necromancer said.”do you know who the Knight is?”Orion asked. He was quiet.”Yes. I can't tell you anymore.”They said.”so,uh..how mad is your girlfriend going to be at how late you're working?” Necromancer laughed a bit.”Scatterspark is mostly used to it. But she will not be very pleased.”He said.”Silent treatment again?”Orion asked.”Mhm.” He said.

“Optimus!” Someone yelled. It was Hot Rod. It was time.”Sorry,”Optimus said.”are you okay. You've been zoning out a lot lately.”Hot Rod Said. Optimus nodded.

After the meeting.
Hot Rod Approached Soundwave.”Thanks for that.”He whispered.”You can repay me by meeting you somewhere more private.” Soundwave said.

Soundwave grabbed him and dragged him to a private storage closet. Hot Rod Protested"Sh. I'm not going to do anything severe to you.”He said,grabbing his hips and taking his mask off.”I just have been wanting to kiss you.” He said, moving to kiss him. Hot Rod traced the Scar on the side of his face as Soundwave put his lips on Hot Rod's. They both sank into the kiss. Hot Rod Broke from it.”That made me realize how much I've been wanting To as well.”Hot Rod Said.

Forcing everyone to Work Together was Hard, but eventually they got the hang of it. they Had gone through with their plan, which failed. Well, except For putting Out Iaconus's hand. Jetfire and Skybyte had just come back from a mission.

“See,Skybyte?I told you the cloaking module would Protect us!”
“Nonsense, I am the one who protected us.”
Jetfire laughed.
“Did you get the scans of the Quintesson ship?”
“As promised.”

Wheeljack came up behind Perceptor.”I just love Alien tech! And I can't wait to destroy it!” He said. They came Up with a plan to sneak on the Quintesson ship by undoing the cloaking module and revealing Iaconus to distract the judge. The plan mostly worked..

Except for the Tower Blowing Up with everyone who snuck in on it. Or so they thought.

Turned out they had gotten Into another universe just in time.

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In the Other Universe.

This universe kept shifting.it was up and down and sideways and backward. Bee tried to navigate it.

Bee ran across as it shifted and almost fell, but was caught somehow and put down on a lower level.”Who are you?” He asked. The Bot revealed himself.”My name is Praxis. Nice to meet you.” He said.”Praxus..like the city?”Bee said.”Yeah. A friend of mine spelled it wrong to tick me off.”Praxis said.”Oh..it's not with a U?”Bee Said.”No. It's with an I. P, R,A, X, I, S.”Praxis said.”Why did you save me?”Bee asked.”This universe is hard to manage, and recklessness will get you nowhere in it.”Praxis said.”How could I repay you?”Bee asked.”You could get me out of here.” Praxis said.”I'm not sure.. I'll have to ask Optimus.”Bee said.

Praxis Nodded, and He Navigated Bee To Optimus.
”Optimus, This is-”
“Praxis the Titan Slayer.”
“Titan Slayer?”
“Long Story.”

“Anyway, he knows how to get out of here. In return, all we have to do is take him with us,”Bee said. Optimus Nodded.”Can you get Wheeljack?” Optimus asked as Wheeljack woke up and grappled over there.”Oh..Nevermind.”Praxis said. Wheeljack looked amazed.”Well, Spin My Wheels and Call me Prima.”he said. Praxis flinched at the mention of his former liege.”Praxus The Titan Slayer.”He added.”Well, technically, I didn't “slay” him. I just knocked him out with a stun bullet, which I..erm..Borrowed The recipe from a friend.”Praxis said.

“How in the name of Cybertron did you get here?”Wheeljack asked.”Well, this is my second time in this universe. The first time was after I knocked out the Titan, but went back to Caminus, and then when My..faction..split again, I came back here.”Praxis explained. They decided to go through the multiverse bridge.

“By the Primes..The Titans Clash.”
“What the frag?!” Praxis exclaimed.Everyone looked at him.”Okay, Iaconus is the Titan I'm renowned for "Slaying.”But he wasn't supposed to wake up.”Praxis said. “Excuse me.. I have to contact a friend.”Praxis said, running out. He find a safe place and called Nightjaw.”Praxis?” She said,”Hi, Yeah. I'm back on Cybertron, and The Quintessons have invaded.I thought you said Quintus destroyed them.”Praxis said.”I thought he did! Maybe not all of them..”Nightjaw said.

Praxis Sighed.”I'll help them take care of it.” He said. He hung up and went back. Then Optimus contacted him.”I want you to help the other autobots. They are captured.”He said. Praxis nodded and headed out.

At the place where they were being held. Praxis ran in.”Hi there. Are you guys the Autobots and the Decepticons?”Praxis asked. They all looked weirded out.”Yes. We are. And who would You be?”One of them Asked.”He's Praxis the Titan Slayer. You can trust him.” Maccadam said, from behind him.” What are you doing here?” He whispered to Praxis.”Orders from Optimus.” he whispered back.

They broke them out. And escaped.

“Mac, come on.”
“You go, my time has come.”
“What?!”
Next thing you know, Praxis is Tackling Hot Rod as a laser beam vaporizes Maccadam. Hot Rod looked over Praxis's shoulder in shock. Hot Rod pushed Praxis off and stood up.

“What the frag?!”Hot Rod yelled.”You were going to be killed by that beam.”Praxis said.``Yeah, but that doesn't mean you had to tackle me, And THROUGH THAT, MACCADAM DIED.''Hot Rod yelled. Praxis walked up to Him and slapped him.HARD. Hot Rod could feel the mark on his cheek.

”undo that inflated sense of yourself. I just saved your life. Do you want to be a leader? Learn to try not to be a hero. It gets you nowhere.People die, at someone else's hands…or your own. Even leaders make mistakes that permanently damage them, and we learn from them and grow from them, we forgive ourselves.”
“What would you know about being a leader..”
“I AM A LEADER.”
“Whoa, Birdie, Chill, don't peck my eyes out.”
Praxis gave a look of confusion.
“Birdie?”
“Yeah.because of the side of your helm.Sorry.. I give nicknames.Praxis, the Titan Slayer is too long.”
“Then Just Praxis.”
“I'd get confused with the city.”
“ITS. NOT. SPELLED. THE. SAME.”
“Again, don't Peck My Eyes Out.”

Praxis groaned and left, rejoining the others.”So, Uh..hi.” Praxis said to the guy beside him, who was the same one who asked who he was.”Hello.” they said.”So, what's your name?”Praxis Asked.”Perceptor.” He said,”Praxis.” he replied.”Yeah, I know.”Perceptor said. Perceptor Observed his Running Path. It was the same as his. “Pardon the intrusion, but..are you blind?”Perceptor asked.
”Ho- How did you-”
“Your running path.”
“What?”
“It's the same as mine.”
“Oh.”
“I assume you see through that visor?”
“Yeah.”
“I mostly see through This scope.”

The Battle that ensued was a unique one. It wasn't till after the Territory Treaty was agreed on that he realized what all happened. He wanted to leave.He decided to Talk to Optimus.

In the Grand Imperium..

“Optimus Prime?”
“Yes,Praxis.?”
“I think I'm going to leave for a while. All this was..too much..”
“Okay, whatever makes you happy.”
“Thank you.”
“And Praxis?”
“Mhm?”
“You can Call Me Orion Pax. You are one of the only ones I'll let Call me that.”
“Oh. Okay, then, Orion Pax.”

And Just Like that, Praxis went through the space bridge. Probably to never return.
Optimus started to push up a heavy piller. As he was pushing it. He heard a Howl.

“What are you doing?”
“I am Pledging My Sword to You, Optimus Prime, I am Thunderhowl, Knight of the Primes, Defender Of the Realm, Loyal Servant to-”
“Yes, yes.. Uh..Welcome to the Autobots.”
Thunderhowl stood up and walked over to where he was pushing that thing. Optimus felt it was easier with two bots.”Uh..Thanks.” Optimus said, A little Weirded out. “ Of course, my liege prime,”Thunderhowl said. Optimus didn't know what to say.”Uh..Well..”

“Oh,I am so sorry, this is probably quite peculiar.”
“NO!No..uh..just..I don't know what to say.”
“Uh..I can go if you no longer require my assistance..”
“Uh..Yeah..I'm done here for today..but..I do want to know, where did you come from?”
“Oh,I was trapped in Crystal City for Untold millennia.”
Optimus was concerned with how calmly he said that.”I see..” He said.”I bet you're out of the loop with everything.”Optimus said.”If that means I have no idea what is going on In this modern day..yes.”Thunderhowl said.

“Note to self: don't use modern phrases around him without preparing to define them.”Optimus thought to Himself. He smiled at the mech, though. He reminded Optimus of Scatterspark..and Praxis..and Thunderstrike, even a little bit Necromancer.

Suddenly, the Cybertronian equivalent to a butterfly landed on his elbow as he was talking. He noticed it.”Oh, hello. Are you lost?” He asked the butterfly. He held out his finger and let it fly, redirecting it.Optimus watched in shock. To him, it was kinda cute.”That was adorable. Normally, people would just shoo them away,”Optimus said.”It doesn't matter how big or small,scary or nice, venomous or Non Venomous, all animals deserve kindness. Same with Cybertronians.”Thunderhowl said. He smiled.”Among other topics of conversation, I think I am going to go.” He said. Optimus Nodded and waved as he left.

He sighed as he looked around the Grand Imperium. This was gonna take a lot of work.

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Later That Same Day.

Bee went out to the forest.”Why does he live out here..” Bee Muttered to Himself.”Thunderhowl? Are you here? I need to talk to you!” Bee yelled. He came out pretty quickly.”Yes,Bumblebee?”Thunderhowl said.”Optimus wants me to Introduce you to the other Autobots.”Bee said. Thunderhowl nodded and Followed Bee.”So, This is Iacon.”Bee said. Thunderhowl gave a strange face.”It was built over Iaconus's knocked out Body and named after him.”Bee said.”Quite..fascinating..to put it in a way.”Thunderhowl said. Bee chuckled.”Yeah..now who could you meet first? OH! Perceptor! He runs the place where us Autobots like to Hang Out.Come On.”Bee said, taking him to Maccadam's. Him And Bee walked in. Thunderhowl looked like a student entering a classroom when it wasn't their period.”Don't worry. Everyone here is really nice.”Bee whispered. Bee walked up to Perceptor. It was strangly quiet.”Hey.” Bee said.”Hello Bee. Hi, uh..new guy?”Perceptor said.”His Name is Thunderhowl. He's new to the Autobots.”Bee said.”Greetings.” Thunderhowl said.”At least you're not like the Other new guy.”Perceptor said.Bee was intrigued.”Other New Guy?”Bee asked.”Yep. Came in Guns and everything.said he was looking for Optimus Prime, and that his name was “The Past”.” Perceptor said,handing Bee a cup of energon the way he liked it.”Poor Guy. With a name like that, I'd be mad too.”Bumblebee said, sipping the energon.”Anyway, Thunderhowl. How do you like your energon? I keep a list of how everyone usually likes their Energon.”Perceptor said.”Uh..I've only ever drank it hot..”Thunderhowl said.”Oh, Frugal there, huh?”Perceptor Said.”I guess.” Thunderhowl said. Perceptor explained the concept as he typed.

”The Person who ran the bar when the owner was away before me started this list. He put his friend's favorite On here, as Well anyone he had the chance to ask. And the great thing is that I can just search for a name and it'll give me what they like, and if it's empty, I can- huh. That's odd.”Perceptor said.“What?”Bee asked.“Thunderhowl is already here. Says he likes It hot. Huh.”He replied.“How is that Possible?”Bee asked.”Don't know.” Perceptor said.”Who did you say ran this quaint place when the owner was away?”Thunderhowl asked.

“His Name was Necromancer.Nice Guy.”
“That..would explain many problems.”
“What do you mean?”
“He is my cousin.”

Bee smiled.”How Many Cousins do they Have?” Bee remarked.”Anyway. Thanks,Perceptor. We gotta go.”Bee said, as he and Thunderhowl left. Bee introduced him to various Autobots. Meanwhile..Optimus was having other Problems.

“Finish what you started.”Wild Wheel said.”There is no need to finish anything. Let me help you with this. Rejoin your friends,”Optimus said.”I have new friends. My life as an Autobot is over.”Wild Wheel, transforming and driving away. Optimus looked in regret. What was this feeling? He felt like everything inside was about to burst.”I..apologize, citizens of cobalt springs. I need to go.” he said as he went back towards Iacon.

In Iacon..

“I think that's everyone.. except..well.. you already know”Bee said.”Windblade?”Thunderhowl Said.”Yeah..well uh, you can find your way back to the forest, right?” Bee said.”Yes,Bumblebee. I can.” Thunderhowl said. Bee smiled and waved as he left. Thunderhowl moved to head back when he heard something.

He followed the sound, where he saw Optimus.”My Liege..?” Thunderhowl asked.”Oh..Uh..Thunderhowl.” Optimus said.”What causes you this sadness?” Thunderhowl asked.”it's..nothing.” Optimus said.”I shouldn't be crying over spilled milk…or spoiled milk in this case.”Optimus said.”It means i shouldn't cry over a little thing.”Optimus explained.”You're Cybertronian. It's okay to cry.”Thunderhowl said.”But I'm not a normal Cybertronian! I'm a Prime!” Optimus said.”So?” Thunderhowl said.”I am not allowed to Cry.”Optimus said.”Without tears, you would Not be a Cybertronian. Even Primes can Cry. My former liege used to say that “having no emotion means no satisfaction In life.” You are allowed to feel,”Thunderhowl said.

Optimus looked at him. that Somehow made him feel better.”so..this guy..he was an Autobot, named Wild Wheel.. I thought he had died on the ark..turns out he was one of the ones who fell out. And basically he went bad, and is now a Decepticon. I tried to help him but..”Optimus said.”There will always be someone you will not be able to repair, My Liege.”Thunderhowl Said.”can you stop calling me that.”Optimus said.”What?”Thunderhowl said.” I have a name.its not “My Liege.”or “My Liege Prime.” It's Optimus..or Optimus Prime.”Optimus said.”Yeah..uh..that is unfortunate for you, because I will not stop calling you that, My Liege.”Thunderhowl said. Optimus actually kind of smiled at that. With time, he could get used to it..he hoped.

Thunderhowl got up, waved bye to Optimus, and walked down the street. Bee came running.”Sorry, I forgot to introduce you to Someone!”Bee said, grabbing his arm.”Woah!” Thunderhowl said. “Jetfire!” Bee said. Jetfire looked up from the datapad he was reading.”This is Thunderhowl. He's new.” Bee said.Jetfire got up.”Nice To meet you, finally.Heard about you from Grim.”Jetfire said.”So..You don't know how long you were imprisoned?” Jetfire asked.”Unfortunately, no. All I know is that quite a large sum of time has passed.”Thunderhowl said.”But..I do have a question. What is the deal with this war?” Thunderhowl asked.”Optimus and Megatron..didn't see optic to optic on things. It really ignited when Megatron beheaded a close friend of Optimus's.. something I unfortunately had a part in.”Jetfire said.

“Right..Scatterspark..for a minute, I almost forgot that she was the catalyst of this.”
“Yeah.I wish I had just lied to Megatron that she wasn't a traitor.”
“Starscream would have told anyway.”
“Still.”
“It's not completely your fault.plus..it's in the past. You've changed.”

Bee noticed the expression on Thunderhowl's face.”Uh..You Okay?”Bee asked.”No, Bumblebee. I am not,Megatron did.. What?”Thunderhowl said.”you..knew..Scatterspark?”Jetfire asked.”Yes. She was the Knight of Alpha Trion.she was like a sister to me.”Thunderhowl Said.”Oh..” Jetfire said.”Do not fret. Me and you are fine. I do have a personal problem with the leader of the Decepticons now, though.”Thunderhowl said.

“Uh..well..nice conversation..” Bee said, leaving. Jetfire sighed.”I..never really forgave myself for what happened to Scatterspark. I thought that joining the Autobots would fade over time, but it always came back to Haunt me.im afraid of betraying another person's trust.”Jetfire said.”If it is any consolation, after Crystal City, and what happened there.. I can not see my own reflection the same anymore, I can not even bear to look at it.”Thunderhowl said.”That's..actually fair. story is it came to life and attacked you?” Jetfire said. Thunderhowl nodded. They were both quiet.”Uh..well. I better go. It was nice to meet you.”Jetfire said, transforming and flyawayAway.

Thunderhowl headed back to the forest. It was almost nightfall. He transformed and went over by a tree. He leaned his head down. He always liked sleeping in his alt Mode. It limited the severity Of his Dreams.
He started dreaming of a memory from a long time ago. The next thing he knew, it was morning. Well, morning for him. It was Dawn for others. It was really the instincts that came with his Alt Mode.

A few months later..

“What did he want to talk to me about?” Thunderhowl asked Himself as he entered the grand emporium. This place was more than familiar to him. Everytime he saw the restored statue, he had to laugh at how Praxis had called it Inaccurate to Prima.

The Statue had apparently gotten destroyed, like 70 percent of the rest of the grand Imperium. He didn't know how such a holy place got destroyed and Optimus wouldn't tell him.he guessed Megatron had something to do with it. He saw Optimus.“Oh,Thunderhowl, Over Here!” He said.Thunderhowl got on one knee.” What Did you want to talk about, my liege?” he asked.
”Oh..Uh..”
“This is gonna be personal to me, isn't it?”
“Do you know Scatterspark?”
“Yes, not particularly pleased That Megatron Beheaded My Cousin-in-law.”
“Ah. Well..I knew her because of Alpha Trion.”
“Uh..well..i'm gonna be at Maccadam's later. My Autobots want me to do something embarrassing I haven't done In a while. It would be great If you could be there to make it..less embarrassing.”

“Uh..Sure..My Liege.”

He walked into Maccadam's.He saw Optimus leaning against a table. He waved him over. Thunderhowl heard him mumble that this was gonna be embarrassing.

Thunderhowl Watched in Amazement as he performed a play, recapping it mostly. He didn't know the play, but it seemed oddly Similar to his life. Thunderhowl Went Over to Optimus.

“Who wrote that?”
“Oh.Scatterspark. I think she based it off of you.”
“Clearly. I think she enjoys annoying Me..or she did.”
“I think she's alive.”
“You do?”
“Her Boyfriend. He found out she was executed and asked me to leave the site of her execution. I knew Necromancer was a Necromancer. he clearly didn't want people to know that.”
“He brought her back,you think?”
“Yeah.”
Thunderhowl looked to the side.”I've got to get to the grand Imperium.”Optimus said, leaving.

Meanwhile,

Meteorfire was not used to being back in the Spotlight. Though having his partner with him made it bearable. He saw Bumblebee.”Hey, Bee.” He said as he passed him, Bee waved in return. He had to admit, the Little Scout was fun to be around. He must have not been paying attention,because he bumped into someone.

“Watch Where you're going.”
“Maybe I would if I cared, Thunderclash.”
“Ohhoho..did you forget what I did to you, Meteorfire?”

“You had nothing to do with my show ending. Don't be so full of yourself.” Meteorfire said as he got up and shoved past The mech.

”I hate him so much.” they both said.

Chapter Text

In the Grand Imperium.

Optimus froze..literally. Why was He being summoned now?

In the Matrix..

“Maccadam!”
“Optimus!”
“Wait..how are you here Maccadam?”
“You knew Me as Maccadam, but I am Alchemist Prime. Always have Been.”
“So the rumors were true.”
“Yes. But this is not about me. This is about you, and what you need to do.”
“Huh..?”
“You need to destroy Megatron's Matrix of Leadership.”
“But you and the other Primes Are inside that matrix.”
“So is a piece of windblade.”

Optimus looked down.”How am I going to do that? The Decepticons won't just hand It over,”Optimus said. A flash came. Another one of the Primes, one he didn't know.

“You need to do a silent strike.”
“A..What?What's a Silent Strike?”
“You try to get somewhere with As much Stealth.Bee will be great for it.”

Optimus nodded and turned to Maccadam as the other one left.”Okay..anyone else?”He asked.”The Knight.” Optimus almost rolled his eyes, before he realized.”Wait..”He said.”Thunderhowl is “The Knight.” He always has Been, hasn't he?”Optimus said.

“Yes.He has Done many missions Like this.he'd be best if you want a perfect plan.”
“Okay.ill do it.”
“Thank you. Tell Thunderhowl I said Hello.”
“I Will.”

Optimus Snapped back to reality.

“The Primes Have Spoken. We are going to destroy Megatron's Matrix.” he said.He walked towards the door.”i have to go somewhere. Gather Everyone. I will be back.” Optimus said. Hot Rod And Bee looked at each other.”Did he just say what I just think He said?” Bee nodded.”Yep.” He replied.

meanwhile..

“Thunderhowl, are you here?” He came right out.”Yes. I am here,My Liege. What did you need?”He said.”We are planning a silent strike, can you he-” Thunderhowl shushed him.”I apologize, You are WHAT?!” He said.”..what's the issue with that?”Optimus asked.”Do you know how risky a silent strike Is?”Thunderhowl asked.”Yes, and Alchemist Prime told me you know how to successfully pull one off.” Thunderhowl raised his eyebrow.”Alchemist Prime?”He asked.”I can talk to the other Primes via the Matrix.He said to tell you hello.”Optimus Responded.Thunderhowl sighed.”I will help you. I believe I have an idea that just might work well for this case,”he said.

Back at the Grand Imperium.

They had gathered Everyone,and Optimus and Thunderhowl both walked in. Optimus went on to the stage.

“So, Optimus, how are we going to destroy Megatron's Matrix?”
“A Silent Strike.”

Meanwhile, in the crowd.

Someone bumped into Thunderhowl and fell on the ground.”Oh, are you alright?” He asked. It was a generic.”Yeah, Oh my primus.. how are you here. You literally chased me and a friend out of the forest.” the Generic said. Thunderhowl looked confused and then realized.”Ohh..you got me confused with my crystal copy.” Thunderhowl said.”Crystal..copy..of course! Aren't you the one who was trapped in Crystal City?”The generic said,”Yes.” Thunderhowl said.”Oh, that makes a lot more sense now. I'm Adam..well..that's not my actual name, I don't remember my real designation, but I saw Adam somewhere and took it.”Adam said.”I am Thunderhowl.” Thunderhowl said.”Glad we cleared that up. Though, I will have to explain this to Steve.He was the friend with me.”Adam said.Thunderhowl nodded.

Meanwhile..

Meteorfire had just gotten back. He still had that interaction with Thunderclash on his mind.”Hey,Meteorfire. What happened?”Cosmos said. He still found himself not used to her actually being here.”Thunderclash.” He replied.”Oh..” Cosmos said. she knew more than anyone how caught up in his rivalry with Thunderclash Meteorfire could get.

“Is the new episode ready?”
“Yep. Waiting to For it to Air.”
“Good.”

later, outside the forest..

“Hey.” Optimus said.”Hello.”Thunderhowl replied.”You okay?”Optimus asked.”Just thinking.” Thunderhowl said.”About what?”Optimus said.”I'm thinking about if this war will have an impact on future generations of Cybertronians.”Thunderhowl said. Optimus looked out. “I hadn't even thought of that..”Optimus said.

“Let's just hope this Silent Strike Ends it.”
“yes.”
“I will leave you to think. I want to go talk to a friend of mine.”
“Alright.”
Optimus got up and left.

He walked out of the forest. He walked into Iacon and ran up to Dion.

“hey.”
“hey.”
“Where are you goi-”
“Optimus?”

In the Matrix.

Optimus Groaned.”Little Brother.” The mysterious voice said.”I don't have an older brother..” He muttered as he opened his eyes.”You don't remember, do you?” The golden mech in front of him said.”No..? Remember what?”Optimus said.

“Nevermind. I have something I need you to do.”
“Are you even a prime?”
“Yes.”
“Wait..you were the one who told me to do a silent strike.”
“Because I knew Thunderhowl could help you.”

Optimus had read up on the Primes, but he couldn't for his life recognize this one.
And why was he so..Nice even though they had hardly talked. The prime put his hand on his shoulder, and he suddenly felt calm.

“What do you need me to do?”
“I need you to promise you won't ever hurt Thunderhowl.”
“I have no intention of doing that.”
“Promise. Or I will personally make sure your death comes early.”
“I Promise.”

Optimus Snapped back.

He sighed. Dion had waited it out.”Primus I hope I'm not the one you pass the Matrix to if you die.”Dion said.”Don't worry. I already have an idea of who it Would be.” Optimus said,Looking as Hot Rod walked by.

“Hot Rod?”
“He has potential. But I'm not thinking of dying anytime soon.”
“Honestly, I thought you'd say Thunderhowl. You and him certainly are close.”
“The Knights of The Primes can't become Primes. They have been modified in that area to not be able to acquire the Matrix. It keeps them from wanting to try and usurp their prime, ensuring loyalty.”
“Huh. Did not know that.”

Dion Thought.”Thunderhowl is a Knight of the Primes? I thought they were just legends,”he said.”All legends have some truth, Dion.”Optimus said.

”I had always heard they were like..demigods. That they possessed unique powers.”
“He has yet to show any of that.”

“I've got to go. We are going to formulate a plan for the silent strike.”

Chapter Text

“Bee, you are the best scout here. You will join us.”
“okay.”
“Wheeljack, could you make something to get us past the wall that won't blow up in our faces?”
“sure can,Optimus!”
“Chromia, you have the scanner, you will join us to acquire the shard.”
“Mhm.”
“Hot Rod, Arcee. If anything goes wrong, and I mean anything goes wrong, send backup or be backup.”
“On it,Optimus.”
“Whirl, Your Aerial mode will be useful, with Us.”
“Grimlock, your dino brutality will be helpful should trouble occur. With us.”

Optimus smiled. He waved Thunderhowl over.”You are the most experienced with silent strikes And we need a plan, can you come up with something? You can also join us on the mission,”Optimus said.”Yeah, and I would quite like to join you on this quest, save for one problem..”Thunderhowl said.”What?” Optimus asked. Thunderhowl pointed to his upper chest,which was blank.”how will other bots know I'm an Autobot?”Thunderhowl said. Optimus looked shocked.”We do have to fix that.”Optimus said. Thunderhowl looked at the map of the Decepticon Side. Optimus looked at him as he seemed to think out his plan.

“Any ideas for how to accomplish this successfully?”
“Yeah, just trying to figure out how we can get bots Away from the border first of all.”

Optimus thought for a minute.”I've got an idea," he said.

“No.”
“Please,Ironhide, let us borrow your cows.”
“Prime, No.”
“Please?”
“No.”
“Why do you want to use my cows anyway?!”
“We need them for the silent strike, To cause a stampede to scare off Decepticons.”
“Well, why didn't ya just say that, Prime? You know I love busting Decepticon chops.let me know when ya need em’.”
“Thanks, Ironhide.”

They went back to the base.

“With that out of the way, I think we have a plan,”Thunderhowl said. Optimus called everyone and explained The plan. It was well received.

“I think..that plan is going to work.”
“I agree. That's a good plan.”
“Yep, I like that plan.”
“It's an excellent plan, my friend.”
“It will work.’

Meanwhile..

“So what? Is Wild Wheel like his bodyguard now?”Shadowstriker said. Soundwave petted Laserbeak. He wouldn't admit, but he missed Hot Rod as much as he hated being sidelined.”Megatron is getting desperate. I know who will talk.” he said.

The talk with Deadend did not go well, which led to them following him to the autobots. “Roddy's not with them..?” Soundwave thought to Himself. Soundwave fought the other autobots, while Shadowstriker went after Chromia and Bee.

Well, she would have if Thunderhowl hadn't pounced on Her. She groaned. She looked at the wolfformer who..wasn't attacking her. He was just staring at her. He looked away and ran off. Shadowstriker rubbed her head.”Ugh..” she said.”new autobot.” Soundwave stated.”Yeah.”Shadowstriker said.”That's the first time a wolf of any kind has attacked me though.”Shadowstriker said. Soundwave helped her up. They ran after the Autobots, until they got where Megatron was. Soundwave happened to run up behind the wolfformer.

“Nice pounce.” He whispered to him.”thank you..I guess?” He whispered back. “Was I just complimented by a Decepticon..?”Thunderhowl thought to Himself.

“It's time I called in that favor. I helped you save Cybertron, now I need you to save me.”Megatron said. Optimus gave a confused Look as mysterious bots teleported in the room they were in. They managed to get rid of them using the multiverse powers, but they came back. Megatron used his unspace gun to send them to Unspace. He thought he had gotten rid of them until someone popped up behind him. Another Megatron..

“Megatron, watch out!”
“Wha-”

He got the gun thrown out of his hand.”You thief!You are not worthy of being me!”the other Megatron said. He burned his handprint into Megatron's chest. Luckily, Optimus caught him.he explained his story.

And then killed Megatron.

Suddenly something unexpected happened. A groundbridge opened.A purple femme walked out of it. She looked mad. She shot down the other Megatron.”You. We have a score to settle.” The Femme said.”Oh..Esmerelda. guess Megatronus wanted you to intervene?” The other Megatron said as he got up. Bee took the chance while he was distracted to steal the alternative Matrix from him.”What?!” He said, transforming and chasing Bee.

“UGH! I CAN NEVER STOP THAT GUY!”Esmerelda said. She looked up at the bots staring at her.

“what?”
“Who are you?”
“Esmerelda, Knight of Megatronus Prime? Have you not read the stories?”
“No.”

She looked sad.”What need is there for me to read them if I experienced them?” Thunderhowl said. She perked up.”Thunderhowl!” She yelled happily, running and hugging him.”We all thought you died!”She said.”Are the other knights still alive?”Thunderhowl asked.”Of course! We have a Necromancer on our team, after all.” Esmerelda said, winking. Thunderhowl smiled.

“You want some energon?”
“No.”
“I'm predictable, aren't i?”
“Yeah. You are.”
“I wish I could, but your cousin confiscated all my poison stuff.”

Soundwave watched this interaction. She was Starscream but female and worse.“I hate to go, but I have duties. Bye,Thunderhowl!” She said as she opened a Groundbridge. Soundwave was glad she was gone. He watched as Thunderhowl pulled out a dagger and started spinning it. Without hurting himself. Soundwave decided to walk over.”How do you do that?” He asked,”Practice.” Thunderhowl said.”Are you new to the Autobots?”Soundwave asked.”Yes. I am.” Thunderhowl said. Soundwave found this conversation very annoying. It was hard enough to talk to Autobots, and one who didn't want to talk was not new, but the answers were so simple. It didn't feel like a conversation.

“Oh, where are my manners? I am Thunderhowl, Knight of the Primes.” He said. “Soundwave,” Soundwave replied.”Oh..Yeah,Autobot Hot Rod talked about you.”Thunderhowl said. Soundwave knew that tone. There was something insulting coming.”I thought you would be taller from the way the Autobot Hot Rod Described You.” Yep, there it was.”I'm not short,I'm just vertically challenged.” Thunderhowl raised An eyebrow.”Short.” He said.

Okay, this guy was ticking him off. He decided to be mature and walk away. Luckily, the rest of them Came Back just then. The Autobots and Decepticons declared war over, and Soundwave watched as He saw Skybyte and Thunderhowl talking.

He walked over to the other side of the wall, to where the Autobots were tracking The mission. He watched as Hot Rod talked to Optimus Over the Comm.”That's amazing that the war's over!”He said.“Yes, we can be happy together now.” Optimus said. Soundwave smiled. Hot Rod Hung Up.”Hey.” Soundwave said. Hot Rod looked up.

“Soundwave!”
“Hey Roddy.”
“We have so much To catch up on!”
“Yes, we do.”
“Let's go to my apartment?”
“Mhm.”

Hot Rod and Soundwave went to Hot Rod's apartment. As soon he stepped Inside, Soundwave undid his mask and kissed Hot Rod. Hot Rod Smiled. He explained everything that had happened, then Soundwave explained everything.

Meanwhile, On Caminus..

Necromancer looked at the TV in his room where Optimus was declaring the war over.
“Oh 13..your war has just begun.”Necromancer said, as he clicked it off.

Back on Cybertron..

“Thunderhowl, have you seen Jetfire? I want to talk to him.” Skybyte asked.”Yeah. He was looking for you.I saw him down by Maccadam's.” Thunderhowl said.”Oh, Thanks! I'll see myself that way.”Skybyte said.

“Why Was Jetfire looking for me?” Skybyte thought as he entered Maccadam's.Jetfire wasn't here.

A little while later.

He had finally found Jetfire.

“JETFIRREEE”
“You scared me,Skybyte.”
“I want to talk to you.”
“Me too.”
“What happened on Gigantion? Why did you save me?”
“You were weak, and I still think of you as a friend. And friends don't leave each other behind..right?”
“Hm. The war is technically over, you still want to be friends?”

“Yes!”

Chapter Text

“Where is he?” Jetfire Thought as he walked out to the pier of the argon sea.

”Skybyte are you-”

He was with Hammerbyte. Again.
It didn't anger him that Skybyte had found a New friend in Hammerbyte, in fact, he actually thought they had this Opposite personality Thing that made them good as friends.“We said we want to be friends again, but I don't know If I can trust that.”
“I'm sure you can, Jetfire wouldn't lie.”

“Listen to him,Skybyte.” Jetfire Said.”YAHHHH!” Skybyte Yelled, falling into the argon sea. Jetfire laughed.”Oh haha, Jetfire, very funny.”

“Anyway, can I talk to you in private?”
“Oh sure.”
“Why Do you lie about your reasoning for Gigantion?”
“I didn't. You're my Friend. You always have had a place in my heart, even then. I never stopped seeing you as my friend.So, are we friends again or..”

Jetfire smiled.”I'd rather deactivate myself than lose you as a friend again.”

Meanwhile..

“Roddy,love?” Soundwave whispered. He hadn't seen Hot Rod in a while.”SHH! The Autobots still don't know, mr.decepticon commander.”Hot Rod Said. Soundwave had been unanimously appointed the new leader of the Decepticons. He didn't know if He particularly liked it.”Sorry.” Soundwave said.

“So..Uh..Where does Thunderhowl live? I want to talk to him.”
“In the forest outside iacon.”
“Who would live in a forest?”
“Him.”

“So whenever we get this Treaty finalized, are You coming to the signing?”Soundwave asked.”Please Say yes, that would be one of two..”He Thought to himself.”Yep, Optimus told me I have to…heh..” Hot Rod said.”The Decepticons already know about us.”Soundwave said.”Oh, okay..won't be long till the Autobots find out.”Hot Rod Said.They didn't even notice Optimus behind them.

“I guessed you two were together,”he said.“Frag.”Hot Rod said.“Damn Prime, you had to ruin the moment.”Soundwave said.”Oh..Sorry. if it's any consolation, I know about Deadend and Perceptor too, so..”Optimus said.

“Hey Optimus, you seen Thunderhowl today?”
“I'd be worried if I didn't see him. Don't tell him I said that.”

“Soundwave, do you want to come to Kaon with me?” Optimus asked. Soundwave nodded.

Later…Maccadams.

“And that is how I almost killed my greatest enemy!”
“Skybyte?Did you really forget?”
“forget what?oh, right.”
He would never be used to being friends with his enemy.
“Plus, you ended Up coming back for me.”
“Right.”

Jetfire Rolled his optics.”Anyway, Thunderhowl what are you doing here?” He hardly ever came to Maccadam's.”I'm looking for lie- I mean Optimus.” Thunderhowl said.”He was going to Kaon with Soundwave.” Perceptor said. He gave an “Oh.” And left.

Meanwhile..

“So,Prime. Why are we in Kaon?”Soundwave asked.”I wanted to visit Megatron's Old Apartment.” Soundwave turned to him.”and Why is that?” he asked.”I don't know. Just compelled to.”Optimus Said.”you didn't have to bring me along. You could have asked Hot Rod Or Thunderhowl.”Soundwave said.

”I did. Hot Rod was busy and Thunderhowl and I quote”had more important matters than to journey to the quarters of a mech that died Several Months ago.”
Soundwave thought. Optimus had brought Megatron to Ratchet after the battle, but he assumed Thunderhowl didn't quite enjoy his false hope That Megatron was alive.

They could agree on that.

“And I was your Only other option?”
“Yeah, ah. Here we are. The apartment complex Megatron stayed in before the war.”
“What was his apartment number?”
“203.”
“How do you remember this stuff?”
“When you love someone, you remember a lot about them.”
“I guess that's true.”

Optimus opened the door to the former Decepticon leader's apartment.it was a mess. Megatron had clearly gotten really mad and threw Everything in sight. The datapads on the shelf have all been thrown,the sheets on the floor, the desk toppled Over.

“It looks like a hurricane hit this room.” Soundwave said as he looked to the side.“Even the wardrobe is thrown through the wall.” Soundwave had seen the temper Megatron had, but this was a new level.

“What could have caused this?”
“It's my Fault.”
“No,Prime.you need to stop blaming yourself..Primus I sound like Thunderhowl.”
“He kept it.”
“What?”
“A datapad I gave him. It was about the Knights of the Primes, because he thought they were just legends.”
“I think Thunderhowl is living proof that That idea is debunked.”
“Yeah, Megatron Would be ashamed that he said that if he was awake.but I honestly thought he got rid of it, or Lost it. I didn't think he kept it.This Makes me happy..maybe our friendship did mean something after all.”

Soundwave was quiet.

“Let's just get back to Iacon..Roddy wants something from me.”Soundwave said.”don't want to keep your boyfriend waiting.”Optimus teased.

Meanwhile..

Thunderhowl didn't know what was going on, but something felt weird. Weirder than normal.”What is this feeling..” He muttered, pacing back and forth on the forest floor. Suddenly, he felt something nudge him.

It was a singlehorn.”What are you doing here, you could be hurt.”he whispered to the singlehorn. He noticed the Letter In the unicorn-like creature's mouth.”What is that?” he asked,as he pulled out.

The singlehorn went And laid down nearby. Thunderhowl noticed the emblem on the letter. It was the logo of his former prime.

“Onyx?” He said, as he opened the letter.

“my most trusted knight..I felt like sending a letter to you was of great importance. I am unsure of if this will reach you, but If it does so, I send my best regards. But that is not important. I feel the cortex helm in danger. You know what you have to do.Protect it at All costs..Onyx Prime.”
“Yes, My Liege. I shall protect it with my spark.”

The singlehorn had disappeared. It was making sure he got it.

Chapter Text

The Peace Treaty Signing, after the Mercenaries.

Hot Rod was talking to Optimus.Optimus looked at Soundwave, who gave him a signal and left.”Hey, Hot Rod. Soundwave wants you to meet him near Maccadam's.”Optimus said.”Okay..?” Hot Rod Said. Optimus felt relieved that they were broadcasting this. It was meant to bring bots who left during the war back to Cybertron.

Meanwhile, on Caminus.

“Necro! Come here! The war is finally over on Cybertron!” Scatterspark said.”Really?That's amazing.”Necromancer said.”Maybe we should go back, now that it's safe.”Scatterspark said. Necromancer looked like he had an idea.”Of course, I know you don't want to see Optimus..”Scatterspark said.

“No, No!I do.”
“Really?”
“Of course, I love you, and I know seeing him would make you happy.”
Scatterspark Smiled, as Necromancer left.

“And getting to stab him in the back like he did me will make me happy.”Necromancer muttered.

Meanwhile, Back On Cybertron.

Optimus still Thought about how one of the Primes had called him “little brother.” Why had he been called That? Who was that? Why did he remember dying and coming back to life as Orion Pax? Woah. Why was he thinking that?

“My Liege?”
“Oh,Sorry Thunderhowl.”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. I'm just thinking. The last time I was in the Matrix, one of The Primes called me “Little Brother.”.”
“Little Brother..?”
“Yeah. And he knows you too.”
“A lot of Primes know me. I am a Knight of the Primes.”
“Touchè.”
“But the “Little Brother” thing is curious.”
“I also have odd dreams now. for instance, I dreamt that I looked in a mirror, and instead of seeing me, I saw someone who looked like me, but he was 70 percent energy with Armor. and then I touched The mirror and got Teleported to a void, and someone called me “Thirteenth” and I woke up.”

Thunderhowl looked like he saw a ghost.” Did you dream of Necromancer?”Thunderhowl said.”How do you know Necromancer?”Optimus asked.”Not important.” He replied.”Yes..I dream of choosing him for something.. I don't know what.”Optimus said.”as your knight. You chose him as Your Knight.” Thunderhowl said.”What..?”Optimus said.

“Optimus Prime, this might be hard to believe.”
“It must be bad if you are calling me Optimus.”
Thunderhowl pulled Optimus to the side, and he sighed.

“My Liege, you are a reincarnation of the thirteenth prime.”
“You never just imply anything, do you?”
“I'll be implicating something to your face if you don't let me talk.”
“Okay, okay!”
“All those memories and dreams are your subconscious Telling you that you are the reincarnation of the Last Prime.”

Meanwhile..

“Soundwave?”Hot Rod Said. He heard a song play. A song that Soundwave and Hot Rod had decided was their song. He walked towards the sound and ended at Maccadams. He stopped as he looked at The Mech on one knee with a ring in his hand.”Hot Rod,Will You-” Hot Rod covered his mouth.“YES!” Soundwave smiled under his mask. Hot Rod always was quite the interjecter. He got up and embraced his now fiancé.

Meanwhile..

“My liege? There is another concern I wish to talk to you about..”Thunderhowl said.”Yeah?”Optimus said.”Hey Optimus! Want a photo?”Arcee said.”Sorry, Thunderhowl. you can tell me later.” Optimus said as he took a Picture with Arcee. Thunderhowl looked at The message that came through on his comm.

It was a Message from Thunderstrike.”What..?How is he still-”Thunderhowl said, as he read the message.”I don't know if you'll get this, big brother, but I am desperate to find you at all costs by this point. If you are alive, Text me Back.” Thunderhowl looked shocked. He messaged back.

”What? Find Me?”
“You are alive!Where are you?!”
“I'm on Cybertron, where are you?!”
“I'm on Caminus!”
“What?!”
“Don't worry. It's much better. I'm Coming to Cybertron. I'll see you in a few days.”
“Come Alone. We don't need a lot of people getting involved right now.”
“What do you mean?’
“Onyx Prime fears something is going to happen to the Cortex Helm.”
“What is the Cortex Helm?”
“Long Story. Just come alone.I'll explain when you get here.”
“I will. See ya soon, Big Brother.”
“I await your arrival, Little Brother.”

Meanwhile, in another universe..

“We have a rogue?” A black and red truck said.”Yes. It seems he broke from his programming.” A silver wolf said behind him.”Tell Hot Shot to handle this rogue, Silverbolt.”The Black Mech said.”Yes, Nemesis.”Silverbolt said. Goldbug came up behind them.”So did you ask him about that artifact?”Goldbug asked.”No..”Nemesis said.”that will help us return to our original bodies.. Oh, how I miss my yellow and black racing stripes..”Goldbug said.”we will return to what we were, Bumblebee. And we will have peace. I had to wait for Megatron to drop dead, you know.”Nemesis said.”Just be careful, Optimus.”

Meanwhile.

Hot shot had not defeated Tarn. Tarn only served one master, Himself. He knew he needed the cortex helm to make everyone bow to him. He had snuck onto the isle, and almost got close to the helm when-

“What are you doing, Rouge Perfecticon?”Silverbolt said.”Ugh.Silverbolt.”Tarn said.he cursed himself For forgetting the guardian of the Cortex Helm.”just going to borrow your precious helm.”Tarn said. Silverbolt flew and landed in front of him.”I don't think so.”Silverbolt said. Tarn raised his gun and almost shot Silverbolt, Hitting the Cortex Helm.

Silverbolt looked in shock as the cortex helm shattered into pieces.Their one hope of controlling Cybertron..destroyed. Tarn looked at him.”Oops.”Tarn said. Silverbolt flew up out of there.”Scrap. Now how am I going to control them..”Tarn said. He thought about the Multiverse, and how another Megatron had stolen their Megatron's Matrix. He located the universe to check if it had a cortex helm.

It did. He knew what his next mission was.

Meanwhile..in the regular universe.

It had been a few months since the peace Treaty Signing. They had decided to start repairing Cybertron again. Thunderhowl had chosen to start restoration on the headquarters for the Knights of the Primes. Optimus protested to him doing it alone.

Optimus was sitting in Maccadam's, figuring out what he should work on. He saw a mech walk-in. Teal and Seafoam Green.
”THUNDERSTRIKE?!”
“Orion! Or..Optimus!”
“What are you doing back on Cybertron?”
“My brother. I'm here to help you guys.”
Optimus tilted his head.

“Brother?” He said.”Yeah..Did Thunderhowl..not tell you I was his Brother?”Thunderstrike said.”No. Well, he said he had a brother. I just didn't know it was you.” Optimus said.”anyway..you know where he is?”he asked.”Yeah. He's repairing the old headquarters for the Knights of the Primes?”Optimus said, almost questioning it.”ah..guess the Knight of Onyx Prime needs help from the Knight of Micronus Prime!”Thunderstrike said.Optimus almost spit out his energon.”He never told me he was Onyx's Knight.”Optimus said.”huh. Usually he's quite proud of that fact.”

Thunderstrike left Maccadam's and headed to the headquarters.

Chapter Text

As he approached,Thunderstrike watched as his brother painted the outside of the building. The building looked almost done. Thunderhowl waved at him and came down. Thunderstrike smiled.”You did always have a talent for architecture.”Thunderstrike said.”I am surprised with how quick I've done this.” Thunderhowl said.”so..what's going on? You said Onyx feared the cortex Helm was in danger.”Thunderstrike said. Thunderhowl sighed.

“Years Ago, Onyx asked me to guard this artifact, the cortex helm, with my life.but I was imprisoned inside Crystal City, therefore being unable to. And now it's in danger, so I'm more cautious than ever.”
“Understandable. You can rely on me.”
“I know I can,always.I fear casualties. Though.”
“I know you wanted to keep it limited, but if there's going to be casualties, we need a Necromancer.”
“I know.I want you to invite him.”

“No need.” someone said from behind him.”NECROMANCER!”Thunderstrike yelled. Scatterspark was next to him. She Gasped.”Thunderhowl?!” She said, running up to him.”I knew you were alive.. but it's just so good to see you again!”Scatterspark said. Necromancer turned to the side, Remembering something he did before he disappeared.

Thunderhowl came up and Hugged them.

”I forgive you, Cousin.”

Thunderhowl gave them a tour of the new headquarters. He suggested getting some rest. The opening of Trypticon Plaza was Tommorow, and he wanted to introduce them to Optimus before then. He had declined going.

The next day.

The 4 of them walked into Maccadam's. luckily, it was just Optimus and Perceptor.

“Woah. This place hasn't changed a bit.” Necromancer said.”It's Maccadams. How much can it change?”Thunderstrike said.”Sapphire, come on out.”Necromancer said, calling his Squire. A blue femme minicon came out.”I brought her because I felt she could help.”

Optimus and Thunderhowl had already talked, and they walked over.

“Thunderhowl explained, how can this minicon help?”
“She has the ability to tell the future. What is and when is this going to happen,Sapphire?”
“Today. A fallen triple changer will lead to a new ally that is really your enemy. The cortex helm Will be destroyed, or presumed to.”

Thunderhowl thought about it. he couldn't fail again.”I fear the cortex helm is in danger.” he remembered the letter saying.

He knew he had to keep it safe or he wouldn't feel the same.He kept it to himself that Crystal City had made him feel.. different.he couldn't stand looking at his own reflection. It gave him almost a sense of fear, that his reflection COULD come to life.Crystal city had been a prison to him for millions of years…it was a reasonable fear.He enjoyed being around some of the autobots, but he didn't really know a lot of them, besides Chromia, Bumblebee, and Of Course Optimus.

Thunderhowl shook his head.“Don't let those thoughts get to me,”he thought to himself.

Sapphire's prediction turned out to be correct.
Well, the triple Changer part. They were currently on their way to the isle. Necromancer accompanied them; he was suspicious of how Thunderhowl seemed to trust This Tarn Guy. “Hey, Cuz. Can we talk alone?”Necromancer Whispered to him. Thunderhowl got up and followed him.”Hey! Where are you going?! I need you to guide me!” Shadowstriker protested.”Keep going straight. Once you Get through the storm, I'll guide you.” Shadowstriker looked confused.Storm?

“What's wrong?” Thunderhowl asked,”I don't trust Tarn.”Necromancer said.”I'm sure he's not a problem. If Optimus trusts him-”
“That's the problem! Optimus Trusts Everyone!”
“Yes, and I do have my suspicions. But Optimus is My Liege Prime. I have to-”
“That's your problem! you blindfully follow any prime!”
“Look, I know what the 13th did was hard on you, but you don't have to let it out on me.”
“Optimus is dragging you on, just like he did as the 13th with Me. Even if he doesn't remember.”
“You know?”
“not hard to figure out.”
“I can't betray Optimus.”

“I know you can't. Then you wouldn't be the Knight of Loyalty.”Necromancer sighed.”Please just listen to me.Tarn is bad news. Keep an eye on him. He's a Decepticon!Decepticons deceive.”Necromancer said. Thunderhowl nodded and left. Necromancer sat down. He saw someone in the corner. the Specter in the Corner Optimus had always mentioned.

“Who are you?!”Necromancer asked.”I am Spectre.you remember me. Your Cousin Created Me.” They said, in a garbled voice. Necromancer gasped. He had forgotten about Thunderhowl's Secret Projects they had found. Conscience,Echo, and Spectre. They let them lose accidentally.”I serve no purpose. Get rid of me.”they said, Holding out a capture device. Necromancer took it and captured him. He put him in his Subspace. If he's gonna betray Optimus, he needs an Ally, and a shape-shifter.

They went through the isle. Turns out, Tarn was a traitor after all. Shadowstriker let Necromancer,Bee, and Thunderhowl go when she was supposed to kill them.On the way to the rendezvous set by hot Rod, they were stopped by two similar looking bots.

“Where is Tarn?” Goldbug asked.”Tell us.Now.”Silverbolt said.
“the arena.. he's forcing Optimus to fight him and his clones.”
“Don't worry. We're on your side. We are going to kill tarn.”
“Or at least damage him, likely beyond repair.”

They came with them to the location set by hot rod. As they arrived, Necromancer looked around.”Woah..I never knew this was here.an ancient forest. Maybe even predating us knights!”Necromancer said.”It's beautiful, I know. So much natural fauna.”Thunderhowl said.”Of course you would love the natural parts of it.”Necromancer said. He wasn't surprised. He was the Knight of Onyx after All. Necromancer just had a sneaking Feeling someone was going to end up dead here. And he didn't have the stuff to revive them. They came up with a plan and executed it. All was going to plan up until Tarn decided to hold Thunderhowl hostage in his grip.

“Let me go.”
“Heh. Yeah, I don't think so.”
“Look,Optimus. We can do this the easy way, you surrender, and I let your precious knight go, or the hard way, fight, and I kill him.”

“You wouldn't.”Optimus said.”Oh, but I would.”Tarn said.”My liege..don't surrender..”Thunderhowl said. Optimus got down on his knees.”I surrender.” He said.Tarn raised his gun and shot Thunderhowl through the chest.“Whoops..”Tarn Sarcastically said, tossing him down.Optimus looked at this in shock. Thunderhowl was still fighting. He punched Tarn in the face, catching him unaware. In retaliation, Tarn ripped off his shoulder armor on the left Side. Thunderhowl Screamed a blood-curdling scream, before Kicking Tarn in the stomach. Optimus had never heard him scream like that. Tarn bent over a bit, enough for Thunderhowl to land another punch to the face and ripping off part of his mask. Tarn punched Thunderhowl in his Jaw, knocking him to the ground.

“Fight Is Over,Knight.”
“It's not over until you return what belongs to my former prime.”
“Ugh. Such a Pain. Just like your alternate counterpart.”
“What.”
“I should have killed Silverbolt when I had the chance. But hey! a chance for a redo with you.”

He shot him a few times until Optimus ran up and blocked his next shot.”Necromancer! Get Thunderhowl to Ratchet. He's still functioning, but not for long!” Optimus yelled. Necromancer ran up and carried his cousin to Ratchet's Medbay. he knew Ratchet, he trusted him.

At the Medbay..

Necromancer burst in.”Ratchet!” he yelled. He rushed in.”Optimus commed me. Get him in here quickly!”Ratchet yelled.Necromancer laid him down on the Berth.”Woah..that's extensive..possibly..fatal.”Ratchet said.”Possibly?”Necromancer said.”If I knew anything about Necromancy, I could reformat him.”Ratchet said. Necromancer looked at him.
“I know Necromancy. And how to reformat a bot. I can Help with that.”
“Of course..your name is Necromancer, isn't it?”
“Mhm.”
“You are such A help.”

Meanwhile..

Optimus had decided to fight Tarn, when suddenly the Matrix started to glow orange, and golden wings formed on Optimus's Back.”the golden wings of Onyx Prime..”Tarn said, backing up. This Power was a result of Onyx and Optimus feeling a similar pain in that moment. In a way, he was borrowing Onyx’s Powers. The fight ended with Optimus losing, though. Blind rage was not an answer here. Luckily, Hot Rod Intervened and then got his butt kicked, which enraged Soundwave.

One thing led to another, and next thing you know,Tarn is gone, the Perfect Decepticons are freed from Control and Soundwave..

Soundwave is Dead. Optimus looked as Laserbeak let out a Cry. He could see Hot Rod bursting into tears as well. Optimus looked on the ground and saw fragments of the Cortex Helm. He felt bad. He had promised that it would be safe, and he broke it. And worst of all, the person who he promised It to was fighting for his own life. Or at least he thought so.

He went to the Medbay after and saw Thunderhowl, with an entirely new frame. It still had his raven blue, but the frame was slimmer and not as bulky. His Yellow eyes Shimmered. He didn't seem to have the wolf mode anymore. Thunderhowl looked at him.”Hello,My liege!”Thunderhowl said.”Hey, how are you feeling?”Optimus asked.”I just got a new frame, and the first thing you ask is that? I feel like my entire body is out of it.”Thunderhowl said. Optimus grabbed his hand.

”I'm sorry.”
“For what?”
“The Cortex helm getting destroyed.”
“Apology accepted.”
“I tried to pick up all the pieces.. maybe it can be rebuilt?”
“Possibly. Onyx Prime may have stashed the plans in the isle.”
“Well, I'll leave that to you.”

Optimus handed him the bag With the pieces.

Chapter Text

Thunderhowl noticed his injuries.”my liege..” he said.”don't worry, I'll get them repaired later”Optimus said. Thunderhowl gave him a glare.”I have things to do?”Optimus said, knowing he wasn't gonna get around this.”Optimus Prime.” Thunderhowl said.”Fine, I'll go to Ratchet!” Thunderhowl smiled. Optimus hated when he used his actual name for some reason now. He had just adjusted To being called “Liege Prime.”

Meanwhile, With Deadend and Perceptor..

“hey.”
“Yes,Deadend?”
“Do you need me to stay behind and help you close?”
“I'd quite like that, today has been quite a day.”

Later..closing time.

“Thanks for volunteering to help.”
“Mhpm. I just wanted to see you.’
“That's sweet.”
“I love you too,Percy. I mean-”

The Next day, Necromancer offered to take over running it for the day. They and Perceptor had agreed to alternate running it, as they had run it before. Following in Soundwave’s footsteps, Deadend was finally going to pop the question. He walked up to the hill, where Perceptor was standing. He had sent a text earlier.He grabbed his waist from behind.”What did you want to talk about?” Perceptor asked.

”I have one question.”
“Ask me anything.”
“Will you marry me?”
Perceptor didn't hear it as it was barely a whisper and incomprehensible.
“im sorry, what did You say?”
“Will you marry me?”
“i..I don't Know what to say.”
“You could say yes.”
“I Need time to think about this.”
“Take your time, we've Been through a lot.”
“Okay, I'm done. YES! I will.”

Meanwhile with Bee..

“Hot Rod?”Bee asked. His friend hadn't been the same since Soundwave. He was never good at hiding his feelings.”yes.”he coldly replied.”Soundwave's death has taken a toll on you..”Bee said. It wasn't a question, it was a statement.”Yeah. Everyone else has lost someone, and they make coping look so easy..”Hot Rod said.”Well, dont get any ideas. I don't want to lose you. I'm here for you.”Bee said. Bee got up and left.

“I can't do this..”Hot Rod thought to Himself.

Later..

“Hot Rod?” nowhere to be seen.”where could he be?” Bee thought to Himself.”let's see..where did I see him last? He was talking to Optimus. Maybe he knows.” he went to Optimus's office, where he was reading a datapad.”Optimus?” Bee said. Optimus threw the Datapad, and said “oh, Bumblebee, what do you need?” Bee looked at the datapad on the floor.”uh..looking for hot rod..and now wondering what You were reading.” Optimus looked embarrassed.”Hot Rod went to the Energon rivers..hasn't been the same since..ya know.” Optimus said.”and if you want to know, I've been reading earth romance novels, and I'm embarrassed to admit that..” Bee smiled.”I won't tell.” Bee said, as he left.

At the Energon Rivers..

Bee watched as Roddy played with the energon.”I thought this place was traumatizing for you.”Bee said.

“It is.but i felt driven here.”
“You really miss him, don't you?”
“Of course. I loved him.”
Bee noticed something.
“You kept the ring?”
“It's a way to remember him.”
“Please..stay alive, For me. Don't deactivate yourself.”
“I'll try.”

The next day..

Optimus was heading to the medbay. He walked in and saw Ratchet working on Megatron. He had brought him back after the thing with the other one.

“Is he stable?”
“No, for the last time. I don't even know if he will ever wake up, nor why you thought it a good idea to save him.ive tried all i could, but he might not be worth saving.”
“I know. But I can't let him go.”
Optimus didn't even hear Thunderhowl come in.
”He has a point, My liege.”
”SWEET SOLUS PRIME..sorry.. you scared me.”
“Oh sorry, but Ratchet Is right. You need to let him go.”
Optimus was quiet.
“Anyway, Hot Rod has a Request. He wants a statue built In Soundwave’s honor. He did save Cybertron.”
“Permission to build granted.”
Thunderhowl nodded and left.

“he is a different breed, Isn't he?”Ratchet said"yes. Definitely. Sometimes it's hard to see his point of View.”Optimus said.”I think everyone has that Problem.”Ratchet said.

Thunderhowl walked up to Hot Rod, who was sitting on a hill.”You have permission to build a statue of Soundwave.”Thunderhowl said, sitting down besides him.it Was much easier now with the bulk of his frame off.”good..”Hot Rod Said.”You miss him a lot, don't you?”Thunderhowl said.”Yeah. You know that feeling, huh?”Hot Rod said. Thunderhowl nodded.

“What were the others like?”
“Who?”
“Well, besides Thunderstrike, Necromancer And Scatterspark, you never talk about the other Knights.”
“I have hope that they are Still alive.”
“The only thing I remember about the Knights of the Primes was Sentinel's.”
“Sentinel Prime. I have heard About him. Hardly a Primly figure.”
“Yeah, but that was his title.”
“He had a knight?”
“appointed. I don't remember their name.”
“Huh. So after our initial 13 Knights, there were more.”
“Yeah.”
" Not to be insensitive, but you have experienced Death over and over again.. what do you feel now?”
“I am not phased by death.It has no real effect on me.its natural.I know the pain that others feel from death, but i'm not upset about Death anymore."
“You know, ever Since you got your new frame, You speak more clearly.”

“I guess I've adapted.”

Chapter Text

In Ratchet's Medbay.

“Let's see If this works.”
Ratchet turned on a machine over Megatron's lingering body.”this is a higher frequency. Maybe it will work.” He watched as Megatron's lifeless body started to shake. Then it stops. It didn't work. What could he do? Who could help. Necromancer. They could. He knows Necromancy, ironic as it is. He went over and contacted Necromancer.

“Hello?” They said.”Necromancer, I need your help. Megatron won't wake up, and I really don't want to let down-Hello?”Necromancer had been quiet.”Sorry. I just don't help murderers.but ill send you a number to a friend of mine who would probably do it.”Necromancer said. Ratchet sighed and hung up. He received A text with the number. Ratchet clicked it and called. A high pitched mech answered.”Hi. Who is this?” he said on the other end.”my name is Ratchet, I got your number from Necromancer, he said you could help revive a mech?”Ratchet said.”I can get them stable, yes! Where are you from?”he asked.

“I'm from Cybertron. I'm the Autobot's Medic.”
“Okay!I'll be there in 3 hours!”
Ratchet Sighed. He sat and waited.

3 hours later..

A green and black mech walked in.”Hello? Ratchet, Was it?”He said. Ratchet got up. “I assume you're the person I called.”Ratchet said.”I'm Nitroquake!” Nitroquake enthusiastically said,"Wait..THE Nitroquake?! The Knight of Medicine and ancestor to all medical bots? It's an honor..”Ratchet said.”the honor is mine.now, where's the patient?”Nitroquake said. Ratchet guided him to Megatron. He was a little worried. This guy didn't seem all that intelligent. He watched as he performed, and it was like a switch was flipped when he did medical things.

“Turn on the medical stabilizer.”
“Uh..yeah.”
Ratchet pressed the button again. This time, he shook and stopped, but it said “stable.” Ratchet was enthusiastic.”You should stick around if you want to..of course.”Ratchet said.”I actually am. I already moved back into my room in the old Knight headquarters. That's what the 3 hours were for.”Nitroquake said, as he walked out.

Ratchet Contacted Optimus. He rushed in the medbay. Megatron groggily Woke up.
”I'm Still alive, but how..”he pondered this as he got tackled.“Megatron!” it was Optimus.“Optimus..?” wait. Why was he happy to see Him.

“I'm so glad youre alive, I thought you were dead!”
“No he didn't.”
“I'm confused why you saved me.”
“that was your request, remember?”
“Pfft. That's stupid.”
“Eh.”
“The war Is over. I will give you one chance to be a better person. Take it or leave it but do not reignite the war.”
“I wanted the war over as much as you did, Prime.but i refuse to take the chance to be a good person. I've strayed too far. I have no interest in restarting A petty war.”
Optimus nodded.”I'm going to go check on that statue made in Soundwave’s memory.” He said to Ratchet, as he got up and left.”wait..what happened to soundwave.had he died?” He thought to Himself.”What happened to Soundwave?”Megatron asked.”He got blown up. Literally.fight with those alternate Decepticons and their now dead leader.now lets heal you more.” Ratchet said. How pathetic. Letting Himself be healed by an Autobot.

A few days later.

He had decided maybe this “good guy” thing was worth a shot.”now, you need to make good with my autobots first. I'm going to introduce you to my Knight,Thunderhowl. He's the most Likely to forgive you quickly.”Optimus said. He walked up to Thunderhowl. Megatron gulped as he saw the look his “Knight” was giving him.”Hello, My Liege. Decepticon commander.”Thunderhowl said.”dont worry. He's not gonna hurt anyone.”

“Uhm..I apolgize for my actions. I am trying to be better.”
“Apology accepted.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I don't know your actions that well so..”
“As long as you Don't try To destroy the cortex Helm I could care less.”
“The Cortex helm isnt-”
Optimus covered his mouth.
“It's a very real thing.”
Wow. This mech was smart. Thunderhowl waved bye and rushed off.”I thought all the knights were dead.”Megatron said.”Yeah, not him. Imprisoned. He's the Last Knight.”

Meanwhile. With Necromancer.

He looked outside.He was waiting on Sapphire to come back with information about the location of his Knightly Weapon. The Baton of Unliving. It had been hidden because it was prone to corrupting his mind and could kill him, but that cost was worth it for the power it had. Sapphire came Back just then. She had a map.”I found the location. Problem is, it needs your prime to open the hatch.”She said.”and It was hidden while I was still under 13th..”Necromancer said.

“Looks like me and Optimus Have a journey to make.”

Meanwhile..

“So, how's progress On reparations to the Cortex Helm?”Optimus asked.“Oh, I fixed it. I've just been adding security measures to the isle, sorting the other artifacts with colored labels-”Thunderhowl said.“You and your color coding.’Optimus said.“I admit It Proudly.”Thunderhowl said.”I just didn't know you knew architecture and building.”Optimus said.”i built the knightly weapons for the Knights of the Primes, Praxis's Light Broadsword, Esmerelda's Dark Staff, Necromancer's Baton Of Unliving,Thunderstrike's Stormfall sword which he gave to Windblade..the list goes on.”

Meanwhile, Hot Rod was sitting on the hill where Soundwave's Statue stood. He didn't hear Megs come up.

“It captures his essence.”
“It does.”
“Oh, hello, Megatron.”
“I know Optimus said he Was gonna send an analyst, but I least expected you.”
“I Don't care what you think of me.”
“Of course. You're heartless.”
“I wasn't always.”
“I know, but you became what You swore to destroy.”
“I don't regret what I did to Sentinel.”
“That's fine. Just don't bring up what you did to Scatterspark to Thunderhowl.he sees her as a sister. And if you do, it might not end well.”

Megatron was quiet.”like a sister?”He said.”Yeah, theyre very close.”Hot Rod said. Megs got up and left.

At Knight Headquarters.

“Welcome Back,Nitroquake.”Thunderhowl said, as he guided him to his room.”is this my Room?”Nitroquake said.”youre standing in front of it, aren't you?”Thunderhowl sarcastically Said.Nitroquake opened the door. He walked in. It looked like his old one, just renovated. Thunderhowl realized maybe he should send a message to the rest of the Knights.

“Brethern, I beseech you to join us here on Cybertron as we are now Stationed here in our old headquarters. Come here as soon as you can.”

“Thunderhowl? Woah. We are living in our old headquarters again?”Praxis said, in the stairway universe.
“Heh. as long as I get to torture Praxis.”Esmerelda said, having returned to Exile with Megatronus.
“Okay!”Aquafire said, still on caminus. Nightjaw, next to her, gave a simple nod.
“Eh,why not?” Loki said.
“Very well.”Hammerquake said.
“Mhm.”Steelspike said.
“Eh..okay.”Falcon Said.
“Thunderwolf, are you okay with me going back to Cybertron?”Aquafrost signed to her roommate. He nodded and gave a thumbs up.

Over the next few weeks, the Knights returned to Cybertron, And each found a friend In a present Autobot. Praxis and Perceptor got along, Esmerelda and Jetfire got along, weirdly enough. Though maybe Ezi reminded Jetfire of Starscream. Aquafire and Hot Rod got along,Nightjaw found a friend in Cosmos, Loki and Hot Shot got along,though Hot Shot was an alternate Hot Rod who stayed after the battle so it Might as well be friends with Hot Rod.Hammerquake and Chromia Got along, Steelspike and Windblade got along, and Finally Bee and Aquafrost got along.

Megatron also slowly had a change of heart, he got into a few fights with Optimus, even daring to call him Orion, which angered Him. He still needs a lot of work.

Chapter Text

Necromancer went up to Optimus. “Hey,Op. I need your help with something,”they said.”Yeah, sure.”Optimus said.”I need you to come with me to retrieve an old weapon that I lost.”Necromancer said.”okay, where is it?”Optimus asked.”You'll see.”he replied. Optimus followed Necromancer. This was odd.

When they arrived..

The Place was beautiful. It had vines that had overgrown on these rock pillars, each one having the symbols of the Primes.Optimus actually didn't know who Necromancer's former prime was.

”so..uh..who was your former prime, anyway?”
“I had two, who are you asking about.”
“The first one, I guess.”
“The thirteenth prime.”
“Oh..”
“Yeah, I know you're him reincarnated. No hard feelings, don't worry.”
“Oh. Thanks. Why did he stop being your prime..if you don't Mind me asking.”
“I was of no use to him anymore.”
“Oh..I'm sorry..”
“Not your fault..well..you know.”

Necromancer pushed a button and hatched it open.”Tch. Of Course he'd hide it under the Onyx pillar.”They said. They journeyed down a flight of stairs, and passed portraits that had Vines hanging over them. Optimus moved one of them. The Image had two Knights. A raven blue wolfformer and a pure blue mech with Heterochromia. Thunderhowl And Necromancer.

“So, how are you and Thunderhowl connected..?”
“He's my Cousin.”
“ah.”
“So where is this artifact?”
“Behind this door..only you can open it.”

Optimus moved to open the door, and then hesitated. Why did he feel bad about this? He could trust them, right? he Opened the Door. Next thing he knew, he was knocked into the Wall.

Frag.”Necromancer?!”Optimus said. Necromancer ran up and pulled the Baton of Unliving from its pedestal. He laughed maniacally.

“Finally..I Have it again..”

Chapter Text

“Heh. You are so naive.”Necromancer said.”You tricked me.”Optimus said.”I deceived you.”

“But you said we were fine, despite me being the 13th.”
“I lied.”
“Who even are you anymore?”
“I'm the same person I always was. I'm just evolved.I'm tired of being left behind.”
“Left Behind..?”
“You don't remember it, but you sent me to another planet for six thousand years. Because you wanted to replace me with falcon.”
“Why am I paying for things my former self did that I don't remember?”
“BECAUSE HE'S NOT HERE TO PAY HIMSELF!”
Optimus looked at him in shock, as Necromancer ran out and left him…How was he going to get back?

“Hey,OP.,”someone said behind him. It was Nitroquake.”Yes,Nitroquake?”Optimus Said.”Need Help getting out of here?”Nitroquake said.”Yeah..” Nitroquake said.”Okay.” He said as he teleported away.”NITROQUAKE!”Optimus yelled.

“Well, I assumed you would teleport with me if I thought about bringing you! Guess it doesn't work like that.”
“You're an Idiot.”
“An idiot with a medical degree!”
Optimus grabbed his hand,and they teleported to the Knight headquarters. Optimus hadn't been inside yet. He watched as Thunderhowl rushed down the stairs.”Oh, thank Primus, you're safe.”Thunderhowl said, hugging him.”I'm fine.. how did you know I was in trouble?”Optimus asked. All 13 of the other knights looked at each other.”Thunderhowl is very aware of things.” They said.”Why would Necromancer betray you, though?oh no..”Scatterspark said,realizing.”Yeah..”Optimus said. “Ugh..I told them to let it go,”Scatterspark said. Praxis spoke up.

“He's not going to let it go. He didn't then and he won't now.”
“Yeah, but we need to make them see reason.”
Thunderhowl pulled Optimus to the side.

“The Cortex helm has been acting strange here lately.”
“Really?”
“Mhm..it's showing life signals.”
“What..?”
“Yeah. It's like there's people trapped in it. Almost like the allspark.”
“Are you going to check it out?”
“I need Hot Rod's help, but yeah.”
“Okay, you can go.”

Thunderhowl headed out the door and went to where Hot Rod was. He was talking to Laserbeak about the new statue of Soundwave. He explained everything to Hot Rod, who agreed.

They headed to the isle.”Hey,Wolfy. Didn't the cortex helm get destroyed?”Hot Rod asked.”Yeah, but I put it back together.”Thunderhowl said.”How do you even know where you're walking here?”Hot Rod," asked" I have my ways.”Thunderhowl said. Thunderhowl put numbers into a new keypad.

“Access Granted.Hallway Crumbling disabled. Welcome,Knight of Onyx.”
“You can deactivate that?”
“We can now.”

The Hallway still had a gap from last time. Hot Rod calculated How he could get across as Thunderhowl did a somersault And grabbed on to the edge, and then somersaulted back down. Wow, was He agile. Hot Rod Ran and Jumped.

“That was amazing, where did you learn that?”
“..you know, I don't remember.”
“Wait-how are we going to open the-”
A door opened on the side.
“Door..”
“I had to work around the Matrix door.”
Hot Rod looked at the chamber. It was beautiful.

“So, how do You know someone is inside it?”
“Tracker here. It tells me if someone is near the cortex helm. and It's showing three People inside it..the third one keeps fading.”
“How do we get them out?”
“That gun, there.”

Hot Rod looked at the gun Next to the helm.”So, we are going to break the helm again?.”Hot Rod said. Thunderhowl laughed. “NO, no..it should suck the energy outside of it, opening a door for Them to escape. It just looks like a gun.” Hot Rod pulled The trigger and a bright door quite literally appeared.

First, out stepped a familiar cheetah Framed-bot. Hot Rod almost cried.”Cheetor!” He said,”Roddy!”Cheetor said, also noticing Thunderhowl.”Hello, im Cheetor.”He said.”Thunderhowl.”he Replied.”huh. You dont look like an animal that would howl.”Cheetor said.”I almost died and had to be given a new frame, and it wasn't a wolf anymore..though i dont think you've looked at yourself.”Thunderhowl said. Cheetor looked at himself.”Woah..Teal..cool.”Cheetor said. Cheetor looked pretty Similar but donned Teal as a second color and had a jetpack On his back.

Then, a second figure tried to come out, but was pulled back. He couldn't get out.”Guess the helm doesn't want them out.”Thunderhowl said. Finally, the last one came out.

Hot Rod Gasped. He couldn't believe it.
“Soundwave..?”
He Paused as Soundwave looked at him and the door closed.

Chapter Text

Bee rushed up to Optimus and Thunderhowl.”Crystal City is coming back!”Bee yelled.”WHAT?!”Thunderhowl yelled.
”yeah. There's Crystals sticking Out of the ground where it was.”
Optimus sighed.
“I have too much on my hands, and here's another problem..Me and Thunderhowl will investigate.”

Optimus motioned to Thunderhowl. The Knight followed. Bee watched as Aquafrost walked by.”Hey, Aquafrost, you like your fully repaired voice box?”Bee asked.”Yeah!it's awesome I don't have to worry about it breaking anymore! Ratchet is amazing!”Aquafrost said,”you're very energetic, aren't you?.”Bee said. “Yeah.”Aquafrost said.”Why do the other knights seem..averse..to you?”Bee said.”oh, most of them think of me as a replacement for Thunderhowl even though he chose me specifically as his successor.”Aquafrost said.”Anyway,nice talking to you. I got to go visit Nitroquake in the med bay.”Aquafrost said.

In the Medbay..

Nitroquake entered the medbay.”Hey,Ratch!”Nitroquake said cheerfully.”Hey..oh, you haven't met my assistant! This is Knockout. He was a Decepticon But he switched,”Ratchet said. They waved to each other.”I'm heading back to base.”Nitroquake said.”but you just got here.”Knockout Said.”..I have been told not to be near the medbay for too long. There might have been an incident With a microwave..being..used.”Nitroquake said as he slowly backed out the door.

“Okay..that was weird.”Knockout said. Soundwave brought in a very injured mech just then. Ratchet rushed over.”oh..my..its you..”Ratchet said.”Hey, Ratchet. Long Time no see.”Cosmic said.”Cosmic, who did this to you..”Ratchet said.”Falcon..by Sentinel Prime's order.”Ratchet said.”gh..you should have left him when you had the chance.”Ratchet said.”I was loyal to the end.”Cosmic said. Ratchet took him to the medbay.

Meanwhile, in Crystal City..

“Bumblebee was right. Crystal City is Rising again.”Thunderhowl said. As if on cue, the city began to fully rise. Once Risen, Thunderhowl and Optimus went To the heart of it. If it was back, they needed to destroy it again. They ran Through the labyrinth like last time. They entered the throne room and saw the Crystalline King. Alive. And a Crystalline Knight. And a Crystalline Queen.”ah, It's you.” The Knight said.”what.”Optimus said, looking at Thunderhowl. The mech shrugged.”a knight of the Primes. Onyx, if I recall.”the Knight said.”Who are You?” Thunderhowl asked.”ah. Always Forgotten. I am Goldenwind, the Knight of Septimus Prime..or as you know him now..”
“The Crystalline King.”
“Yes. After the two of us were banished, We built this place.”
“You know, I should have figured out you were septimus. Who else would have a grudge against Cybertron?”
“You have no place to speak, Knight of Onyx. It was your prime that shut me out.”
“I tried to convince Onyx to let you be recognized! I never wanted either of you to-AGH!”

Goldenwind had thrown a crystal grenade. The Crystals were starting to encapsulate Thunderhowl. Thunderhowl managed to move enough to cut himself out of the crystal.”I've already been imprisoned once. I'm not doing that Again. It's a new age. We can learn to forgive each other, though I would never ask you to forget what you experienced.” The King, Knight, and Queen whispered and nodded.”We appreciate your compassion, Knight of Onyx.” Septimus Said.”Please, call me Thunderhowl.” Optimus smiled. He had a way with words he admired. They headed back to Iacon.”Well, that was an adventure. And Crystal City won't be a threat,”Optimus said. “I wish I could say the same for our other threat.”Thunderhowl said.”...do you know what provoked this?”Optimus said. Thunderhowl Was Quiet.”Yes.”

“A long time ago..Necromancer was the Knight of the Thirteenth Prime. He was very happy with Thirteenth. Then, one day, it was realized that Necromancer was actually chosen by Primus for Alchemist. Despite everything, Necromancer couldn't accept that. His rage corrupted His Baton and corrupted him. His replacement was Falcon. We had to remove the Baton from his possession, and we chose to hide it somewhere where he'd never find it.. but apparently, he did.”
“Oh..”
“I know. Necromancer means no harm to ones he cares about. He means Harm to You.”
“That's reassuring..”

Meanwhile..
“So how does that Baton work? Does it corrupt You until you lose yourself?”Spectre Asked.”Yes. Either I will be corrupt Or die.” Spectre looked away. He contemplated His existence. He owed His very life to his Cousin. Maybe a little leak wouldn't hurt. He left.”Where are you going?” Spectre looked back.”out for a walk.”

He teleported to Iacon. Maybe he would find his creator here. He went into Maccadam's, as always. He saw Nitroquake talking to a Stylish red Mech.

“so, Your partner was killed?”
“Yeah, I miss him.”
“You know, I would have joined the Autobots earlier, but I didn't want to incur Megatron's wrath..you've heard the stories.”
“Deadlock, was it?”
“And Jetfire.”
“Though only one was genuine, I've heard.”
“Drift chose His path.”

“Boring..”Spectre thought. He looked to the Knight in the Corner, Cosmic. He was with his squire,Quartz. He seemed To be talking about the properties and abilities of his Wand. He was like a Fairy Godparent, it was kind of funny to see.

He looked at the blue mech talking to Perceptor. Thunderhowl. He went up to him. He glared At him as he motioned.”Sorry, I'll help you with identifying those artifacts later, I've got something to do.”he said. Thunderhowl followed Spectre.

“You.”
“Listen, I don't want to fight.”
“Then what do you want?”
“Necromancer's almost fully corrupt.”
“What?!”
“I need you to stop him. Here's the coordinates.”

Thunderhowl put them Into his System. This was going to be hard. He might need to test his theory. He nodded and Spectre disappeared. He saw Cosmic come out.”Hey, Cosmic. I need your help.”

“So. You think that Onyx is trying to escape via Soundwave?”
“Mhm.”
“Well, I think that's stupid.”
“It's worth a shot..”
Soundwave groaned and he followed Thunderhowl To the Isle. His theory was right. He almost cried as he saw A golden Centaur frame form in front Of his eyes.

“Onyx.”Thunderhowl" Said, catching him as he fell.Cosmic and Soundwave looked to each other.”We will give you two space..”Cosmic said, dragging Soundwave by his face. Onyx looked at him and Hugged him tight.”Oh! It is you! I can't believe it!”Onyx Said.”My liege.. you're suffocating me..”Thunderhowl said. Onyx looked at his frame.”. had Seen your new frame from the Matrix, but it looks even better in person.”Onyx said.”honestly, thirteenth is a good prime to you.”Onyx Said.

“Optimus.”
“What?”
“His name is Optimus Prime.”
“Ah.”
“What happened to you..?”
“Crystal City Trapped me.”
“You were prepared for the worst.”
“I was..I didn't expect that, though. I expected death, but I got a fate worse than it.”
“I'm sorry. I never should have sent you there.”
“Someone had to destroy it.. And now we are at peace with them.”
“What do you mean?”
“It came back.”
“Oh.”

Thunderhowl smiled at him. It was nice to have him back.”er..let's go back..”Thunderhowl said. They went back to Cybertron's surface, and prepared for an Attack against Necromancer.

Well, not an attack, more like an intervention.

Chapter Text

Necromancer's base. Thunderhowl, Scatterspark, Praxis,Onyx and Optimus decided to accompany him.

“Necromancer.”Thunderhowl said, addressing his cousin.”Thunderhowl.”Necromancer said.”Please, give us the Baton. We don't want to fight.”Optimus said.”Why would I give it to you?”Necromancer said.”I can understand why you hold a grudge but-” Necromancer growled.”NO, YOU DON'T!”They yelled, pointing The Staff at Optimus. Onyx restrained him.Scatterspark jumped in front of Optimus.”Scatter, Love, Please move.”Necromancer said.”No.” She said.”I'm not going to hurt you.”Necromancer said.”Put down the Baton.”Scatterspark said. Necromancer looked to the side, and then at the Baton. He decided it was for the best of him and the people he cared about.”I surrender.”Necromancer said, holding out The Baton. Thunderhowl grabbed it.”..thank you.”Thunderhowl said. They moved to leave, and Thunderhowl paused.”You coming?”Thunderhowl said.”..what?” Thunderhowl went to him.”We can't have the Knights of the Primes without the Knight of Alchemist.”he said. For one of the first times in his life, he felt happy to be called the Knight of Alchemist. Thunderhowl reached out his hand. Necromancer grabbed it. Thunderhowl lifted them up and they went to Scatterspark.”..Thank you.”he said.”you saved me, it was only right for me to save you.”Scatterspark said, pausing, and holding his hand. He kissed her. “Alright, Lovebirds, we have to get back to Iacon.”Praxis said.

Thunderhowl walked by Onyx.”I was terrified there. I didn't want to lose you again.”Onyx said. He noticed Thunderhowl's Gaze was on Optimus. This was a hard choice to make, but if it made you happy,Onyx thought.”I relieve you as my knight.”Onyx said.”what..why?”Thunderhowl said.”If being Optimus's Knight makes you happy, who am I to stop you from being his?”Onyx said. Thunderhowl smiled brightly.”Don't think I can let you leave Me, though.i'll always see you as more of a father than my own.”Thunderhowl said. Onyx smiled. They always had a close father-son like bond.

They entered Iacon. Everyone went on their own path. Onyx needed to talk to Optimus, so he followed him, and asked to talk in Private to catch up.”So, as Prime, aren't you royalty?”Optimus asked."Yes, though, I am surprised that you haven't been crowned king of Cybertron, yet.”Onyx said.”Once we finish rebuilding, I'll be sure to update you.” Optimus said.”You can be crowned and still oversee it.”Onyx said. Optimus thought About it. He wasn't necessarily Power hungry, but someone needed to be at the head..and who better than the leader of the Autobots?

“Okay, I'll see about it.”
“I can help. I planned my own coronation as well.”
“Thanks.”

Optimus walked into Maccadam's. Megatron was there. They had grown close, and Megatron seemed to have made a full turnaround after several months. Their relationship was definitely in its early stages,and they considered themselves a couple, but they still were awkward with each other. Everyone knew they were a thing, no thanks to Megatron. He had confessed out loud for everyone to hear. “Hey, Babe.”Megatron said.”Hi.”Optimus Said.”So is Cheetor still bringing bots back?”Megatron asked.”yes.. he told me he had a request from Knockout.”Optimus said.”ah, breakdown. I was aware of their relationship,”Megatron said, pulling something out. "Anyway, I got you flowers.” Megatron said. ”Roseinites..my favorite!” Optimus said. ”I know.” Megatron said.

A Year Passed, and he hadn't Told Thunderhowl about the coronation, or that it was being planned and had been for the past year.They were currently in the Grand Imperium. And he was going to tell Thunderhowl,finally,about it. He had kept it a secret from him for a reason.

“This is where we first met.”
“Yes, I remember.”
“How far would you follow me?”
“till the day you die.”
“Would you even be my Knight if I was king of Cybertron?”
“Of course.”
“..will you be the Knight of the Future King Of Cybertron?”
Thunderhowl stood still.
“what? How long have you been-”
“Shh. About a year. I kept it a secret from You because I didn't want you there just as a guest. I wanted you there as my knight.” Thunderhowl thought about it.
“Yes, I will be your Knight, through everything.”Thunderhowl said,getting on one knee, and then rising. Optimus nodded and left. He went to Megatron. He knew he was going to be King of Cybertron, but he didn't know he was going to Be the other king of Cybertron.

“Hey, Megsy.”
“Hello, beautiful, have I seen you before?”
“Haha.”
“You're pretty busy with that coronation planning.”
“You should come once in a while.”
“Why?”
“I mean, it's your coronation,too, king consort.”
“King consort?”
“Megatron..Will you marry me and reign by me?”

Megatron was speechless. He loved Optimus, as far as he knew.“Yes,” he said confidently. Fake confidence was a talent for him. Optimus wrapped His arms around his neck. The wedding was a Week Later, and the coronation was going to be three Days later.

3 days later..

It was the morning before his coronation. Optimus had his own castle. Apparently, every prime had one. He didn't mind. Though he could have people help him prepare, he didn't want people to feel like they were serving him. He had his outfit already on. A blue cape with the Autobot insignia on it, and traditional red coronation markings. Though Megatron hated it, he donned a purple cape with the Decepticons insignia and Red Coronation markings. Thunderhowl came in.

“It's time.”

Thunderhowl walked by him, as that was the job of the Knight at a Coronation, to stay by their assigned prime to make Sure no attempts were made on the Prime's. He had done this before at Onyx's Coronation.

Optimus and Megatron walked down the isle Of the chapel and held their heads up high. Optimus and Megatron both stood in front of the podium, Megatron standing to the side while his Husband Was Crowned, first sitting down on the first throne, and being oiled, and then having to hold a scepter in one hand and hold the matrix In the other. Megatron followed in a very similar fashion, though no holding of a Matrix. They were announced with Their titles, and led a procession to the castle.

Optimus was happy. The war was over, he was King, and Cybertron was finally back to Its normal state.

It may have started rough, but it ended well.