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I can't believe I waited so long to get up to date on this story...I gave my undivided attention to your last five chapters last night and I love LOVE the intense drama you're putting everyone through...so BRUTAL. You are cruel, Carriemus. I like it!

All the characters: bots, cons and humans, are spot on. Lennox makes me smile...I'm not one to crush on Hollywood pretty boys, but he's just smooth in the TF movies and you carry his legacy on beautifully.

The OP/Prowl scenes are drool worthy. I love imagining the soul-melting of voices Peter Cullen and Jeff Bennett having a conversation.

Peter cullen and jeff bennett having a conversation? I think you just described my perfect orgasmic heaven ha ha! glad you like it!

Sorry I'm late... not that it's a big deal... enjoy... there's only 4 chapters and an epilogue left now...

Chapter 21

Optimus fired his internal thrusters mounted onto his cometry form. He accelerated swiftly from the ship. He felt the Matrix hidden deep within his chest, its warmth almost comforting as he sped towards what he knew was almost certainly a trap. His only hope was to try and get Trailblazer and Arcee out of harm’s way before Prowl carried out his order. Optimus had no intention of letting the Matrix fall into the hands of Megatron and was not going to let him attack the defenceless human planet.

He felt a sharp pain in his chest. The Matrix seemed to tug in another direction. He frowned, pausing in dead space. ‘Not now, please not now.’ He pleaded silently, praying the Matrix would still. Clutching at his chest and doubling over slightly Optimus caught the rumble of a moan in his throat as the Matrix caused his spark to ache painfully. The intensity of the pain was numbed as his sensor net deflected the pain signals away from his major circuitry. He exhaled rapidly as the pain faded. Continuing on his way, he was worried. That had never happened before. Something was connected to The Matrix, to him; he could feel its pull. Pushing the thoughts aside he focused on the mission at hand as he landed lightly on the largest asteroid. There were no guards, no challenges to his descent. Optimus didn’t know what worried him more.

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Sam shot up with a scream. He felt strong hands push him back down on the bed. Sweat trickled from his brow. His eyes tried to focus at the dark figure in front of him.

“Hey kid, calm down. You’re safe here. Doc get over here!”
Another voice filled Sam’s head.
“He is having another vision?”
Sam knew that voice.

“Yeah can you do anything for him? It’s tearing him apart.”
“I’m not sure, human neurology is so much different from our own. I could help reduce the effects on Prime but with a human brain I...”
“Ratchet...” Sam gasped suddenly, Epps turned to stare at him. “Hey kid, you’re awake. You’ve been giving us one hell of a damn fright.”
Ratchet moved in closer, his scans running over Sam’s form.

“What is it Sam?”

“The vision, The Matrix... it’s telling me something... trying to.” The blue optics looked at him sadly. “I know Sam they’ve been affecting Optimus too.”
“I saw him...”
“Who?”

“Optimus... he was in a cave... Megatron!” Sam shot up again panic rushing through his nervous system. Ratchet rested a finger gently on his chest.

“Lie down Sam you’ve been through a lot.”

“Do we know why they attacked him?” Epps spoke up. Sam closed his eyes against the pain building in his head.

“Distraction...” He whispered.

Both mech and soldier looked at him. “What?”

“They were baiting you, wanted you to rescue us. They have no idea The Matrix is giving me visions....uungghh...” He gripped his head tightly. Ratchet pressed something into his neck. A pain suppressant.

“What do you mean Sam?”
“They wanted to split you up, bait him... they knew he wouldn’t let anything happen...”
“Optimus?”

Sam nodded weakly, suddenly overcome with drowsiness. “Ratchet you got to find Optimus... warn him...”
“Warn him about what Sam?”
“I saw him... his chest... so much pain... Megatron’s going to... to...”
“Sam... Speak to me Sam... What’s Megatron going to do?!”

Sam managed to open his eyes weakly to stare at the medic. He grasped him tightly, “Ratchet... he doesn’t just want The Matrix... he needs both...”
“Both what?” Ratchet was becoming increasingly more concerned as Sam started drifting.
“Sam!”
“His spark... he needs... his spark... and Matrix... can’t work... without... urrgghh...”
“Oh Primus.” Ratchet buzzed his internal comm.

: Ironhide here what’s up Ratchet? :
: Sam has had a vision; he told me Megatron doesn’t just need the Matrix. He’s baited Prime; it was all a trap, Starscream was probably in on it! :
: Slow down Ratchet! What are you telling me? :
:His spark Ironhide, he wants Prime’s spark AND The Matrix, he needs both for his machine, he’s going to drain his spark like a battery Ironhide, warn him!:

The comm. cut off abruptly. Epps came to stand beside the kneeling medic. “Think they can warn him in time?”
“I hope so.”
“Prime’s going to know he’s walking into a trap though right?” Ratchet dropped his head and sighed wearily.

“We always assume that we’re walking into a trap where Megatron and Starscream are concerned. This time Prime doesn’t have all the information, he doesn’t know exactly what Megatron is after, he thinks it’s just the Matrix. He has no clearer idea of what he’s walking into than we do.

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Prowl jumped slightly at the unexpected comm. bleep.

“Ironhide what’s the problem? I thought radio silence was in effect.”
“No time for that Prowl, where’s Prime?”
“He’s not on the ship, why what’s going on?”
“Sam had a vision; he says Megatron isn’t just after The Matrix, something about needing Prime’s spark to power his machine. He doesn’t know this, you have to stop him. If he doesn’t go, then the machine won’t work. They’ve tricked him Prowl, baited him. Warn him!”

Prowl was stunned it all made sense, Arcee being kidnapped, Starscream declaring a truce, Sam being attacked, Trailblazer being taken albeit unexpectedly and much of it his own doing – he would concern himself with the logic of that one later – they were all diversionary tactics all working to bait Prime into going to Megatron. Right where he wanted him, the machine wouldn’t work without the power of a Prime.

Prowl stared at the screen suddenly helpless. He buzzed Prime’s comm. frantically. No response. He had shut it off so he wouldn’t be detected. Prowl felt his capacitor plummet he stared at the screen before him.

“Prowl, PROWL!! What’s going on? Have you got through to Prime?” Ironhide’s ire filled the speakers; his booming voice shook Prowl back to his senses.

“I can’t get through; he’s shut off his comm. signal.”
“Well override it then you glitch headed son of a...”
“I can’t Ironhide! He will be captured if he’s detected.”
“Go after him then, stop him. If he doesn’t go to Megatron, he can’t power up the machine.”
“He won’t leave Arcee and Trailblazer, Ironhide, you know that.” Prowl responded softly.

“Frag it Prowl! Do something your his slaggin’ tactician, you must be able to think of a way round his comm. overrides!”

Prowl shuttered his optics tightly as he concentrated hard. “I may be able to bypass his basic overrides; I won’t be able to send more than a klick or a bleep though.” He rubbed his optics frustrated.

“What good’s that going to do!!?” Ironhide was angry and just as frustrated. Another much quieter voice came onto the speakers.

“Prowl, Lennox here... could you send Morse code via the carrier signal, so that it only sounds on Optimus’s comm.?”

Prowl opened his optics sharply as he scanned the information he had previously gleaned from the internet upon his arrival on Earth. “Yes! That might work. I don’t have much time, there’s only 15 minutes left.”
Ironhide’s voice returned, low rumbling. “15 minutes for what Prowl?”
He answered without thinking. “Prime ordered me to blow the asteroids if he didn’t return in 30 minutes.”

“You can’t be fraggin’ serious!”
“I gave my word Ironhide.”

“Slag your word! Prime didn’t know what situation he was walking into. If he doesn’t get out of there in 15 minutes you better damn well go in there and get him!”

Prowl raised his brow at the tone. “Those were his orders Ironhide.” He warned his voice calm, controlled. He could practically feel Ironhide seething through the speakers.

“I don’t care! You’re his SIC, overrule the stubborn glitching pain in the aft and take command!”

Prowl was too busy hacking into Prime’s comm. system to respond to the insubordination.

“Ironhide let me work, I’ll be in touch.” He cut the comm. sharply.
The console bleeped at him. The corner of his mouth curled upwards with satisfaction.

“Got ya!” He transmitted the signal repeatedly. Sitting back folding his arms across his chest, all he could do now was wait and hope. Deep in his cortex, he knew Ironhide’s logic, albeit emotionally fuelled logic was sound. He was in command in Prime’s absence. He grimaced as he stared at the screen helplessly.

Dare he disobey his Prime, his friend?

Well this is getting intense! I love where it's going...can't wait for the grand finale. ::wonders if Prowl gets to be a hero:: The IH/Prowl conversation was really cool. I like how their personalities clash. Good stuff!!

I think I'm falling in love(trying to say something praise worthy that I haven't said already...obviously I'm running out of words.. )...serously though..don't tell my wife!!!!!

Ok It's early but... It's my story so I don't care... And it's motivating me to finally get some words on paper for my next fan fic, anything you'd like to see? Tough... I don't do requests he he (that is a lie...if you know about the other stuff I write).

The end of SW is only a mere 3 weeks away... phew.. thank god for that eh? We're almost done hang in there

Meanwhile if you like my Autobots and HK's 'cons then they're in Cave In! Go read... HK and I have worked hard on that story and it's great and funny... and deserves more readers!!

Yay for the story pimpage

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Chapter 22

Optimus crept warily along the dark carved tunnel, venturing deeper into the asteroid. He felt strangely calm, despite knowing he was walking into a trap. He touched his chest self consciously, his fingers prickling with energy in proximity to the Matrix. He armed his weapon and headed stealthily into the cave. He paused at the mouth of the cave, his optics taking in the sight of the large machine towering above him. It glinted in the artificial lighting, a point circling at its peak, glowing faintly; he could feel its power vibrating through the rock. Glancing round quickly, there was nobody in sight, but he heard voices. Sneaking behind a rocky formation silently he moved into a better position. He spied Soundwave on the other side of the machine, Prime winced as Soundwave’s frame stumbled to his right sharply, clutching onto the console as he fell to one knee. Prime saw his face, impassive, unfeeling and cold as always. He heard Megatron before he saw him. His rich voice filled with hate and anger. Prime shifted uncomfortably moving himself further round to see what had Megatron so worked up.

Soundwave straightened painfully; he took his punishment with more grace and silence than any other mech possibly could, he faced Megatron once again. His unemotional state only seemed to anger Megatron more, who reeled back his face like thunder looking like he was going to strike the impassive telepath once more. Prime spotted Rumble near Soundwave’s leg, his face a picture of anguish and hate as he stood with futile effort between his master and his commander.

Prime raised his brow in surprise as Soundwave smoothly picked up Rumble and placed him out of the way before turning back to Megatron again. Compassion clearly ran deep beneath the surface Prime mused. He was however glad for the distraction of the telepath, he did not need his thoughts hacking into right now. His optics scanned the environment; movement behind Megatron caught his gaze. He crept silently along the wall of the cavern, slipping behind more rocks. His jaw fell open behind his battle mask in horror.

Directly behind Megatron, two upright metal slabs were positioned facing the machine. Arcee was hanging limply onto the first, her chest wide open revealing her fading spark, her pink colouration looking much greyer than before she was kidnapped, beside her Trailblazer still struggled frantically, he was clearly under sensor block influence, his chest was slightly parted, his spark pulsed, still strong, a cable was attached to his chest and blue energon was pumping directly into the machine. Crackling with living energy from his spark.

Optimus couldn’t help but let out a faint gasp in shock. His face set in grim determination, he would get them out. All he needed was a distraction.

Soundwave was knocked to the ground once again as he tried to reason with Megatron, who seemed to be teetering on the sharp edge of madness, more so than usual, Optimus mused to himself. In the commotion that followed he raised his weapon and fired at the cable linking Trailblazer’s spark to the machine. The young ‘bot yelped in sharp pain and surprise. His optics shot up in the direction of weapons fire. Widening when they caught sight of Prime sheltered behind the rock.

Megatron’s face dropped in surprise, swiftly helping Soundwave to his feet, his mouth broke into an evil smile. “Prime.”
“Let them go Megatron. You wanted me, I’m here.”

Starscream shuffled on the floor behind Megatron, looking dazed and frowned in the direction of Prime.
“Prime?” His voice filled with confusion.
“I followed your bread crumbs Megatron, now let them go it’s me you want.”

Megatron’s expression almost filled with glee, he glanced back at the very perplexed seeker and back to Soundwave who despite his visor looked equally as confused.

“Seems your plant worked better than expected Soundwave. Not only did the imbecile bring me the Matrix he brought me the one component I thought I would have to get myself.”

Soundwave regained his composure. “As previously stated Lord Megatron, my mind plants do not fail.”
“Well done Soundwave.” Megatron murmured as he motioned forward towards his enemy.

“Prime, you’re in no position for negotiations, show yourself and I will let your pathetic excuses for soldiers go.”
Optimus fired another warning shot, just missing Soundwave’s head; the mech did not even flinch.

“I won’t ask again Megatron. The Ark will start firing on the asteroids in 15 minutes. You will be obliterated unless I give the order. Give it up. You cannot win!”

Megatron almost purred as his red optics flashed dangerously. “You’re bluffing Prime. You could never risk the lives of those under your command.”

“I don’t bluff when it comes to the survival of Earth and the rest of the Autobots. You know I won’t hesitate to let them fire.”
Optimus felt his comm. buzz; he frowned as a sequence of noises buzzed into his cortex on a loop. Morse code, he recognised it.

Trap. Stop
Wants spark and Matrix. Stop
Return at once. Stop

Optimus sighed at the message before turning it off. There was no going back.

“You’re a fool Prime.” Megatron growled angrily, raising his weapon he fired at the rocks above Prime’s head, Optimus rolled out of the way, throwing himself in full view of Megatron’s weapon. “I shall enjoy watching you crumble beneath the weight of guilt as you watch Earth burn at your own hand.” A glancing blow to Optimus’s side caused him to yelp in pain. He was not going down that easily. Not this time.

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Starscream watched with bemusement and confusion as he heard Prime from behind the rocks. He shuffled closer to the berth holding Trailblazer still. He stood shakily. ‘A truce... I want a truce... follow the breadcrumbs Prime.’

Starscream remembered his words; they didn’t feel like his words. He had fully intended on helping the Autobots, why? That wasn’t him... Soundwave. He glared angrily at the silent mech who was all but crawling away from the erupting fire fight between the two leaders. He leapt over and grabbed the large mech roughly digging into his frame hard enough to bring the spy to his knees with a grimace. Rumble flew onto his back in rage and proceeded to pummel the seeker’s wings.

Although in excruciating pain Starscream’s fury overrode his desire to crush the little mech, he simply clawed at the much smaller mech and launched him across the cave with a shrill shriek.

“What did you do to me?!” He shrieked above the noise of weapons fire. Megatron had launched himself at Prime, sending them both careening to the other side of the cave wall with such force rocks crumpled beneath them and shattered to the floor.

“What did you do!!!?” Soundwave gripped his wrists tightly as he dug in harder.
“Needed your treachery to be convincing. Needed to convince the Autobots. Convince Prime. You had to give the impression there was no room for doubt.” He answered coolly despite his position.

“Why me?”
“Megatron believed you to be the most logical choice, you are the one most outspoken against him.”
“How?”
“During recharge before you went to Mars.”
“You violated me!”

“It was necessary.” Starscream shrieked with rage and raised his fist. “I am no traitor; I want what is best for the Decepticons!” He punched Soundwave hard cracking his visor. “What have you turned me into? Why do I care about them?!” He gestured wildly to the restrained Autobots, spitting the words in Soundwave’s face. “Side effect.” The monotonous tone answered simply. He reeled back to strike him again.

“Starscream!”

He froze at the harsh voice. “Release Soundwave this instant!” Megatron ordered amidst the heat of battle. He turned and saw that his leader was losing the advantage, pulling himself away from Prime’s grasp, kicking the Autobot viciously to give the order. He stared back at Soundwave who hadn’t taken his optics off his.

“You ever touch me again; I will rip out your optics.” He hissed dangerously. He released him roughly, staggering back, his cortex still reeling from the effects of the mind control. His memories jumbled, his loyalties torn. They had programmed him to betray, to want to betray, to help the Autobots. He felt disgusted, shamed, used. He would have volunteered, but Megatron had never been one for making requests.

His optics shot up at the sound of Prime’s shrieks of pain. Soundwave was on his feet and was focusing all of his energy onto the battling Prime. His senses assaulted the strong mental barriers of the Autobot leader, he was angry and relentless, the barriers crumbled. He hacked in further and began to twist and crush, his red optics narrowed to slits with the effort. Starscream remembered the pain, the pain of the implant. Memories flooded back to him. The intrusion into his quarters. Being pinned to his berth. The invasion of his mind, being terrified and then the agonising pain and those narrow glowing red optics bearing down on him.

He shrieked as he remembered everything. Prime’s roar of agony as he clutched his helm, froze his spark. He stumbled to the floor. The cave was spinning. He could feel the mental energy. He stared in disbelief as unfamiliar feelings of empathy and pity soared through his sensor net as he watched Prime fall to his knees before Megatron.

WOW!

Chapter 23... debating whether to give you 24 early or not... should I double post? Hmmm...

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Soundwave and Megatron hauled Optimus to the machine. Trailblazer stared in horror as he watched his Prime get dumped at his feet. Megatron tore away the cable linking to Arcee’s chest. She moaned slightly as he released her restraints letting her slump to the floor. He lifted the unconscious, injured Prime roughly. Pinning him to the upright berth as Soundwave replaced the restraints; Megatron smirked as he shot an electrical pulse into Optimus’s neck. He regained consciousness with a groan, his optics online and narrowed, finding Megatron in his face.

“You have minutes left Megatron.” He growled softly. Trailblazer could hear the anger, he’d never seen Prime angry, and this frightened him. What had he done, why had he chosen to go with Starscream, he should have listened, why didn’t he listen? He cast his pale blue optics down to the struggling seeker, curled on the floor in some distress, clutching his helm.

“Starscream…” He whispered. Glancing up to see if the others heard. “Starscream!” He hissed louder. Starscream lolled his head round. His optics narrowed, trying to focus on him. Trailblazer rolled his optics; he looked like he’d downed 10 cubes of high grade energon.
“Help me… get the restraints… I can do the rest…”

Starscream’s head drifted back to the floor with a groan. “Dammit seeker! They mind raped you, used you. You want to help me. You brought me here to help you overthrow Megatron… come on! Get up!”
He heard movement and froze; he felt his strength slowly returning. The tiny mech jumped up to Soundwave who continued to watch his leader. Trailblazer turned his head he could just see his leader’s head over his shoulder. What in Primus was Megatron doing? His jaw dropped open as he watched Prime become manipulated mentally, as Soundwave drew nearer to him. Megatron was tapping his fingers on Optimus's chest. The blue optics glared at Soundwave who got close enough to physically hack the Autobot leader. Tendrils shot out from his frame, Trailblazer gasped as they fixed themselves onto Prime’s helm, just like they had done with Starscream.

Optimus stiffened, his body locking painfully as Soundwave viciously hacked into his cortex, probing until he found the right signals. He pressed further. A strangled moan sounded from his vocalizer as his chest plates began to crack open, slowly revealing his spark. Megatron held his hand up halting Soundwave, jamming one hand into the cogs of his enemy’s chest he forced the plates open revealing his spark chamber, he deftly reached into the chassis. Optimus cried out and reeled from his touch. He felt the Matrix get ripped from his body, roared as Megatron tore it violently from his frame.

Megatron sneered at his prize and flew to the top of the machine planting the Matrix in the centre. Soundwave advanced on Prime, attaching the cable directly to his spark. Trailblazer trembled with fear as he heard his leader roar in blinding agony. Soundwave reached up about to place a sensor block on him. Megatron landed beside him and stayed his hand.

“No I want him lucid.” He reached across and pulled Prime’s face up to stare in his optics.

“You will watch Earth and all you hoped to build burn at your hand.” He chuckled and glanced down. “Or should I say spark. You see Optimus; I only need the Matrix for the laser. To power the machine I need your spark. I am grateful that you are once again so nobly, sickeningly predictable” He snarled and back handed him viciously across his face causing his head to snap to the side.

“I will gather the others. Send the first asteroid of drones.”
Soundwave nodded. “Yes Lord Megatron.”

Optimus felt his capacitor plummet through his chest as he realised the extent of his mistake. He had failed. “Megatron Earth will not survive a direct Asteroid hit. There will be nothing left for you to conquer!” Megatron sneered with satisfaction. “You should have thought about that before you brought me my only means to destroy that pitiful planet.” Optimus knew he was right, his frame shuddered as energon was sucked from his spark chamber at an alarming rate. He hung his head as the pain overwhelmed his sensor net, his senses felt like they were on fire. He had doomed the Earth, failed to protect his men. He groaned in pain and despair. He was helpless to stop Megatron.

Trailblazer was beside himself, despite the effects of the sensor block he struggled against his restraints.

“Starscream, you will die here. The Autobots… they’re going to blow the Asteroid in less than 5 minutes. You don’t want to offline do you?” His tone was softer, pleading. The seeker had stopped groaning and now merely stared into space. Trailblazer’s voice seemed to shake him out of his stupor. He glanced up at the young mech.

“Please, I don’t want to offline either… help me… that’s all I’m asking.”

He watched as Soundwave had moved to the other side of the machine, Megatron was at the entrance to the cave, when the cavern began shaking.

“What’s going on Soundwave?!” He yelled.
“Plasma blasts. The Ark.”
“Argghh….” Megatron roared with anger as he transformed and flew out of the cavern to deal with the new threat.

Trailblazer felt the restraints on his legs loosen. Glancing down he saw Starscream fiddling with them. Gripping onto the Autobot’s frame, the large jet hoisted himself up, he opened the release and Trailblazer fell to the floor with a clang, still weak from his energon drain.

Soundwave looked up, Rumble skittered over to them and launched himself at the Autobot, Starscream caught him mid air and hurled him into the wall. He turned his glare to Soundwave; the two Decepticons launched themselves at each other as the powerful, deadly machine thundered into life. Trailblazer drew himself up using the console. Glancing down at the screen his optics widened. The machine had succeeded in opening a singularity, the energy from the Matrix and Prime’s spark feeding it. He watched with growing dread as the first asteroid approached the gravity well and with a thunderous roar the machine trembled. Trailblazer flinched. His optics opened, the first asteroid was gone, its route set on a collision with Earth.

He acted quickly, drawing his weapon he shot through the cable connecting to Prime’s spark. Optimus cried out at the sudden release, before his head lolled forward.

“Frag it.” Trailblazer swore. Weapons fire erupted across the cavern. He ran over to his leader and tried releasing the restraints; he did not know the codes. He turned back to where Starscream was battling Soundwave; the seeker was still suffering the effects of the plant and was making fatal mistakes. Soundwave was winning. He blinked in surprise as weapons fire shot across the cave at the two mechs. It struck Soundwave in his chest sending him sprawling, Starscream grabbed the opportunity.

Trailblazer couldn’t see the shooter. “Optimus!?” He smirked briefly in surprise as he heard Prowl’s voice echo across the rocky tomb.
“Prowl! Over here, Prime’s injured.”

The black and white mech soon came into view. “Trailblazer…?” Prowl’s optics glared at him sceptically.

“Not the time, we got to get him out of here. Who is on the Ark?”
“Nobody.” Prowl answered as he went to work on the restraints, his brilliant mind computing the possible locking codes at a rate no other ‘bot could. “Then how…?”

“Automatic program, just invented it.”
Trailblazer raised his brow. “Wow… Can you free him?”
“Yes.”

“We need to warn Earth, Megatron launched the first Asteroid.”

The restraints swung open, Prowl caught the heavy frame of his leader as he slumped forward. “No time. They’re on their own.” Prowl strained under the weight, Trailblazer helped him as he shot an electrical pulse to Prime’s helm.

“Optimus…? We’ve got to go.” Optimus groaned, as his legs buckled, he gripped onto Prowl. His optics coming online he blinked at his tactician. “I thought I ordered you to stay on the ship.”

“You did Sir. I disobeyed, and took over command in your absence.” The cavern shook violently, rocks tumbled and bounced from the top, the machine was stalling without energon from Optimus’s spark to fuel it. Optimus was stunned at his SIC’s admittance. “We’ve got to move.” His strength was slowly returning. He lifted the slight cycle bot into his arms. Trailblazer hung back frantically typing at the console of the machine. Prowl glanced behind him as Optimus ducked beneath falling rocks to the entrance.

“Trailblazer we need to go now!”

“No, I need to stop the machine. Starscream’s plan will work!”
Prowl ran to his side, tugging at the smaller mech’s arm. “Come on! I am not debating this with you!” Trailblazer was quick and strong. “Let go!” He shoved the tactician away from him. Optimus had noticed their absence and placing Arcee at the entrance of the cave he tried to make his way across.

Trailblazer slammed his fist onto the console in frustration. “I don’t know the sequence!” He cried out in exasperation. Prowl’s tone was softer. “You’ve done all you can, we have to move.”

Trailblazer held his ground. “If we leave Megatron gets the Matrix who knows what hell that will unleash on Earth even if it survives this attack.” Prowl set his mouth in a grim line determined to get the stubborn youngling, he lunged forward, his optics widened and a gasp escaped his surprised open mouth. His frame jolted slightly before falling to the ground revealing a rather smug looking Starscream in his wake.

Trailblazer froze the cavern was shaking tremendously now, he gripped the console to steady himself as the Decepticon approached. Prime’s booming voice could be heard over the din. “Let them go Starscream, you’ve lost!”

The seeker chuckled softly and still staring at Trailblazer raised his weapon at the approaching Prime and fired, Trailblazer jumped as his leader fell to the floor. Energon seeped from his wound. He moved trying to push himself up. Starscream turned and glared at him. “Don’t Prime, don’t be a fool more than you already have been.” He crouched down and reactivated the stunned Prowl. Grabbing him firmly he lifted the slighter ‘bot and tossed him towards Optimus.

“Get your leader out of here, before he bleeds out on the floor.” Prowl stared at him in shock. “Release Trailblazer!”

Starscream fired his weapon above Prowl’s head, causing him to wince. “Go before I change my mind and kill you both!”

Prowl had no choice but to haul Optimus to his feet. His intent gaze fell on the young ‘bot. “I’ll come back for you.” Trailblazer could only nod. Fear gripping his spark. As Starscream turned to face him a strange grin spreading across his face.

I seriously can't believe....I mean.....you are competely.....I mean this is too.......I don't know....I mean...what the hell.....who...how.......you gotta give me.......I gotta have...seriously though...I really think...I mean if you don't....I don't know what else to say.

Glad you're enjoying it then!

Stuff and more stuff...

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Chapter 24
Alarms sounded within the central module of the ISS, Nadya scrambled to the console as fast as she could in the gravity free environment. Stokes was not far behind almost colliding with Frederick. They grunted and forced their way into the module.

“What is it Nadya?” The large German demanded.

She turned to look at him her eyes wide with shock and disbelief. “Our sensors, they’ve picked up an Asteroid, its heading straight for us.
Silence befell the module.

“How long?” Porter asked softly from behind Stokes.

“It’ll hit Earth within the next 45 minutes.” The astronauts were at a loss with what to do with themselves. Nadya tensed and clenched her jaw. “Better inform the Commander and our new friends out there. No doubt they’ll want to get out of the way.” She mumbled as she glided to the communications console.

“Nadya to Trent, can you read me?”

“Trent here, little busy with repairs what is it Nadya?”
“Our telescopic sensors have picked up an Asteroid; it’s headed right for us. Impact in approximately 45 minutes.” The comm. fell silent. “Sir?”

“I heard you.” Trent replied sombrely. “Send a communiqué to base. They’re going to need to know… hell they probably already do.”
“Yes Sir.”

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Trent turned to Bumblebee who had stopped his work to gaze at him worriedly. “You heard?” The ‘bot nodded. Bumblebee turned to Sideswipe and Trent watched as the two ‘bots conversed silently. Sideswipe sprung into action.

“Chromia, Flare-up you stay with the station. Try to prevent anything hitting it. Move it out of orbit if you have to.” The two femmes nodded. Bumblebee motioned to the inside of the station to Trent who shook his head and pointed. “What the hell is that?”

All the ‘bot’s turned to look, amidst the clawing blackness of space something shimmered as the sun caught it, something was moving fast. As it got closer, it became more distinguished. Sunstreaker raised his weapons eagerly.

“Drones, we’ve got incoming drones!” The Autobots all armed their weapons and braced themselves for the fight that was coming, fast. Bumblebee forgot about his command and lifted Trent up to place him onto the platform edge near the airlock of the space station, waiting for him to take hold he nodded in assurance and glided ready next to his friends.

****

Lennox and Epps ran to the conference room at the back of the hanger. Bursting into the room Morshower was already on the screen.

“Sir… you have news?” Morshower’s face was grim, tired.
“NASA has been in contact.” The soldiers glanced toward the door as Ironhide crouched down to listen in. “They detected an Asteroid heading for Earth about 10 minutes ago. The Astronauts in the ISS confirm the same thing.” Their faces fell. “How long Sir?”

The older man brushed his face with his palm. “We’ve got about 30 minutes. President and joint chiefs have already been evacuated with key personnel. We’re going to be moved underground. Other world leaders have been informed. There’s just not enough time to launch full scale evacuations. People are being told to go underground.

Cellars, basements, old bomb shelters. I know that NEST base has one. I am ordering you to get down there. Our guests as well.”
“Um… aren’t they too big Sir?” Epps spoke up. Morshower actually smiled. “Government is full of surprises. Major you’re aware of its location?”

“Yes Sir was fully briefed.”

“Good the locking code for the door is; Alpha, Tango, Bravo, Delta 39” Lennox looked up after writing it on his hand. “Sir Do we know where?” Morshower shook his head sadly. “Our Astrophysicists predict anywhere along the Eastern sea board. Could be land or ocean. If it’s more than a mile wide we’re looking at complete devastation.” Lennox’s thoughts immediately went to his family. Epps asked for him. “Our families Sir?”

“Get word to them, tell them to get underground, there’s nothing more we can do.” He sighed. “Good luck gentlemen. Set your watches. Maybe our Autobot friends in the sky can come up with something to pull our asses out of the fire this time.”

“Amen to that Sir. Good luck.”

The screen went blank, the soldiers walked slowly outside. Lennox took a deep breath calming his screaming impulses to get in a plane and fly to his wife and daughter; he had no doubts that Epps was feeling the same thing. Ben Marshall came jogging over to him.

“Do we have news Sir, did Optimus do it?” The soldiers glanced at each other. Lennox shook his head.

“Ben, get everyone down on the bottom level now. Including the Autobots, we’re going underground.”

“Sir?”

“We got an asteroid coming, not much time. Go now.”

Marshall nodded his face a picture of composure; he saluted sharply and dashed off into the building. His clipped voice could be heard shouting out orders. Lennox patted Epps’s shoulder as he went to help.
Looking up to Ironhide who was stood silently to one side Lennox nudged his leg. The large weapons specialist looked down. His blue optics actually looked sad.

Lennox shrugged for lack of something better to add to his words. “I’m sorry Ironhide. I’m sure Optimus and Prowl are going to make it.” Ironhide briefly closed his optics before straightening. He grunted loudly. “I better get the others. They’re not going to like being underground.”

Lennox nodded and watched him leave the hanger without a word his internal comm. doing all the work for him. He paused at the door and Lennox saw him glance up to the sky before placing his hands on his hips and dropping his head with a shake. Lennox smiled slightly noticing he’d adopted a very Optimus like posture as the other Autobots gathered round him. Lennox headed for the lower levels gathering as many supplies as he could. Preparing the bunker for its sudden influx of guests. His heart was pounding in his chest. Refusing to be crippled by the fear and panic that rose within him, he concentrated on commanding the panicking human work force to the lower levels.

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Above them a battle was raging. Chromia shot three drones, before three more were swarming over her armour. Her sister was faring a little better as she kicked one of the metallic creature into oblivion as it tried to claw her. Turning she spied Sideswipe and Sunstreaker fighting together like only the twins could. They were obliterating the drones surrounding them. Bumblebee was busy fending the assaulting, relentless army, off the space station. One managed to rip a hole in the newly repaired outer shell. Bumblebee raised his weapon and shot it to hell. His optics widened as the white cloud of oxygen burst from the station, rushing forward to help, he squealed as he was overtaken by another swarm of metallic drones. Flare-up rushed to his aid firing wildly.

Inside the ISS the astronauts were frantically trying to pin down the multiple leaks.

“Oxygen counter is dropping!” Porter yelled. The Japanese astronaut shot past him silently, extinguisher in hand as a fire erupted behind them.

“We’ve got an external leak!” Frederick shouted over the din of alarms.

“Right everyone back into the central module. Don’t come out until I give the order.”
“What are you doing?!” Nadya frowned at Trent as he forcibly shoved them into the module.
“I’m closing that leak, or you’re all dead.”
“No you can’t! Those things out there will kill you!” Nadya grabbed at him. He held her gaze.
“Someone’s got to do it Nadya it’s my call.”
“The hell it is.” Stokes spoke up behind him. “We don’t have time for this Stokes.”

“You’re damn right. Get your suit on.” Trent stared at him as he locked the others in the central hub, ensuring the oxygen was still flowing through that section. Stokes shot him a wry grin.
“Figured you’re about to do something stupid. Permission to tag along.” Trent shook his head before smirking at his unlikeliest of allies. “Let’s go, we’ve got a station to fix.”

“Yes Sir.”

Stokes gulped as air gushed open to the coldness of space. His space suit offered little comfort to him as he took stock of the scene around him. The Autobots were gaining the upper hand but there were still so many of them. He flinched as one got blown apart directly in front of him, followed by one of the cycle bots zooming past his vision. He exhaled fully, before following his commander out of the airlock. He gripped onto the hand rail and pulled himself up slowly. Trent glanced at him. “Thought you’d changed your mind for a minute there.”

“What and miss all the fun?”

“Need to solder this panel down. You take that side.” Stokes set to work. They were completely oblivious to the small mechs creeping up the side of the space station. Stokes glanced up as he heard Sideswipe utter a cry of victory as he and Bumblebee ploughed through a swarm of drones. He turned his gaze ahead of him and his blood ran cold. He could see it now hurtling towards them. Its surface burning as it approached the sun. He gulped, Trent pulled him down. “Nothing we can do about that. We can save our friends though.” He glared at him in earnest, Stokes nodded and continued working.

The other Astronauts could just about see their colleagues through the port window. Shimizu was the first to spot the drone crawling towards the unsuspecting men. He launched himself to the comm.
“Commander to your left!” He yelled.

Trent looked upon hearing the message but was too late to stop the mech from pouncing at him ripping into him. Stokes took his acetylene torch and lunged at the creature. Another crept up and launched at Stokes sending him careening off the shuttle.

Sunstreaker saw the commotion and using his small internal thrusters accelerated towards the station, the other Autobots glanced in his direction as he sped through them his weapon raised, unable to get a clear shot on the small assailants. Stokes couldn’t get back; his suit had no booster system. He stared in horror as Trent caught his gaze.

Three more drones had clamoured onto his form, tearing at him. Trent’s screams could be heard through the comm. system.

“NOOOOOO...!!!” Stokes cried out as he watched his commander get torn apart.

Sunstreaker froze at the sight, his optics wide. He’d never seen a human die before… never seen so much blood… His insides lurched. He reached out for the human in front of him and pulled him to him, turning him away from the horrific scene. Closing his optics tightly, he composed himself.

“Wait here.” He growled to the shocked reeling Stokes. He turned and with extreme ferocity launched himself onto the fray of drones, tearing each one apart with his bare hands. His brother heard the commotion finishing off the last group of drones, letting the others flee. He raced back to the distant station. The Autobots halted, as Sunstreaker moved slowly toward them carrying the bloodied remains Rick Trent gently in his palm. His optics looked to his brother, pain etched across his face. He did not know what to do. Sideswipe moved to his brother’s side and placed a hand over the body, lifting it from his trembling hand. He gathered Stokes and took them back to the station. Leaving him at the airlock, the other Astronauts initiated the door commands. Stokes looked up at the mech staring sadly at him.

Sideswipe hung his head. “I am so sorry we couldn’t protect you.”

The airlock opened and Stokes unable to speak, stumbled inside with Trent’s body. His space suit now the only thing holding him together. The pressure equalised he gripped the door frame. Someone released his helmet; Nadya was in front of him her eyes wet. Frederick lifted Trent tenderly with Porter’s help and strapped it to his cabin bed. Covering it respectfully with a sheet.

Stokes wanted nothing more than to collapse on the floor, he felt hollow, his insides hurt, like he’d been kicked. Shock washed over him, his body started shaking. He leant over and emptied his guts, retching until he had nothing left. Nadya held him tightly, as silent tears slipped off her cheeks.

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The Autobots gathered round the station, their usual chatter silent. All optics were trained on the approaching asteroid. There was nothing they could do to stop it.

My only wish is that it never ends.....

I am afraid I can't grant that wish and it would become a very long and tedious story. Glad you like it still 2 chapters left.

a/n: ok this is it the final posting for this story! Shoot that means I have to start posting my next one next week, ah well incentive for me to finally write that ugly scene I've been avoiding. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I have writing it. Thanks for all the comments to everyone who read it! And for HK for being very patient and beta'ing for me and giving encouragement when I got completely stuck. If you liked this then read Cave In it's better and we've not finished writing it yet!

Warnings: Character death (sorry I forgot to put it on earlier).

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Chapter 25

Prowl crouched down easing Prime down beside Arcee.
“Sir you’re hurt badly, I need to get you back…”
“Take Arcee first.”
“But Si…”
“Do it Prowl, that’s an order!” Optimus snapped. Prowl nodded curtly, lifting the femme he fired his small internal thrusters and headed out of the Asteroid. Optimus hoped to Primus that Megatron didn’t get to him before he could reach the ship. Wincing he stood, clutching his side he limped back into the cave.

He was stopped at the entrance as the cave began collapsing around him due to the tremors now emanating from the howling machine.

“Trailblazer!” He called out. He caught a glimpse of his optics as looked up from the console of the machine.

“Starscream wait!” Trailblazer called out; Optimus frowned ducking forward as rocks pelted his frame.
“Prime you can’t be here. Starscream’s plan it’s working. I have to finish, it needs two of us.”

“Trailblazer I can’t le…urrgghh…”

Trailblazer shot up in time to see his leader buried under rubble. He raced nimbly over to the pile.

“Starscream help me!” The seeker landed lightly by his side. He snarled. “Stupid Autobot do any of you know how to quit while you are ahead?” He dug into the rubble lifting large rocks easily and casting them aside. They lifted Prime out, their fingers slipping on his frame due to energon seeping from his systems.

Starscream clicked in frustration “I will take him.” Trailblazer nodded and headed back to the console as the cave crumbled around him.
Starscream laid Optimus at the mouth of the cave so as to be easily seen for a returning Prowl. A Prowl who had spotted him as he traversed across the space, avoiding the weapons fire from his fellow Decepticons. The ‘bot was fast, Starscream mused impressed. He ducked back inside the cave, Optimus grabbed his leg.

“Star…scream… why…?” His red optics studied the prone leader for a moment. He leant over him. He smiled. “Like you do not already know Prime.”

“Don’t let Trail… blazer die because of… one of your… twisted power struggles….” He tensed as his body continued to pool energon and oil, beneath him. Starscream’s face was serious.

“I will get him out Prime.” He released Optimus’s hand from his leg and stalked back into the shadows.

Optimus drifted in and out of consciousness, his strength was ebbing away. His cortex ached from exposure to the full power of the Matrix and Soundwave’s hacking. He felt strong hands lift him under his shoulders. Supporting him as they soared from the Asteroid. His optics flew open as he heard Megatron’s roar of anger, he watched with dismay as he saw the Decepticon leader accelerate back toward the asteroid, disappearing into the shadows. He pulled against the firm grip his mouth unable to form the command to return. His blue optics faded and went dark.

****

Starscream nodded to the young ‘bot as he returned to the console.
“Did you tell him what I said?” He asked suddenly flinching as rocks fell about him. “Starscream?”

The seeker glared at him. “Yes now concentrate.” Blue optics met his.
“Initiate feedback loop.”
“Initiating.”

They both moved swiftly to adjacent consoles, repeating the command.
“On my mark.” Trailblazer nodded. “Now.” Starscream commanded. They simultaneously punched the commands into consoles. The machine was whirring at a higher pitch than before. Its apex was glowing dangerously as power built up within it.

“Last one.” Trailblazer uttered, his hands worked as fast as the seekers. “Now!” The final command was initiated and the machine visibly shook under the strain. They looked up.

“Let’s go.” Trailblazer grinned he spun round only to find Megatron facing him, his vocalizer let out a gasp of surprise. The red optics glared at him hatefully. Trailblazer found himself lifted into the air by his throat; he kicked frantically, clawing at the talon that gripped him tightly. Megatron brought him closer Trailblazer felt a sharp pain in his chest, it grew stronger as Megatron pulled him closer, his mouth parted in a sneer he jerked forward, Trailblazer shrieked as he felt the blade pierce his spark chamber. His legs convulsed as the serrated edge tore through his chest erupting through his back plates.

‘No... Starscream... Why is he letting this happen?’ Trailblazer’s thoughts raced violently through his cortex. ‘Must survive... must warn Optimus...’ Pain blazed through his systems he heard himself scream as he stared into those red optics. ‘Oh Primus... What have I done...?’

Trailblazer uttered one last sob before falling limp in Megatron’s grasp, his spark sputtered, fighting to stay alive, Megatron twisted the blade cruelly in his chest splitting the spark in two. The light flashed with sheer intensity and faded to nothing.

Megatron flung the shell aside and went for the seeker. Starscream could only stare as Megatron grabbed him. He’d made a promise, he’d get him out. This was HIS plan, and an Autobot had paid the price for it. He snarled angrily, his claw hacked at Megatron’s face, splintering his optic; Megatron yelped in pain and dropped him, launching a swift kick into his torso. Starscream ignored the pain as the machine started to implode around him.

Megatron cried out and flew up in a last chance to save the power of the Matrix. Searing, painfully hot light engulfed him, he shrieked as he was thrown backwards against the wall of the disintegrating cave.
Starscream wasted no time, transforming he grabbed the Autobot, his engines roaring as he sped from the expanding explosion.

****

Prowl braced himself as the powerful shockwave hit the ark propelling it forward as he punched the hyper drive.

The ship jerked forward as it came to a halt, he glanced at the two secure stasis pods, their passengers strapped safely inside, he punched the release and the pods disappeared shooting into earth's atmosphere, he allowed himself a small smile, at least he'd managed to save them before he was offlined, having already failed Trailblazer.

Turning back to the monitor, he saw the asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere, wasting no time he plotted the Ark to intercept, it accelerated frighteningly towards the blue planet. He had no time for second thoughts. Firing everything he had at the asteroid he watched as parts began to break off. It was not enough, it was still too big. He corrected the course and punched the ignition; the g forces pushed him back as the engines roared into life. Prowl crawled to the other side of the bridge, managing to lift himself up into the pod as the Ark shuddered violently in the turbulent atmosphere.

“Now Teletraan, release now!”

****

The ‘bots at the station cheered as the Ark appeared out of nowhere and launched its entire arsenal at the offending asteroid which had already entered the atmosphere. Their cheers were soon muted as they watched the ship tumble after the asteroid seemingly out of control.

“What are they doing?!” Chromia yelled frantically. They could only watch as their ship plunged into the asteroid’s surface with a blinding orange, white flash, averting their optics. “Oh slag.” Sideswipe swore under his breath, the only one not to avert his gaze he stared as the remains of the asteroid and ship littered the atmosphere shining like burning stars as they plummeted towards the surface.

****

From above the sight was like pebbles falling into a pond. The asteroids crashed into the ocean, smaller pieces along with fragments of the decimated Ark peppering the atmosphere with bright explosions.

From below the night sky was filled with fire balls screaming across the sky. The largest shard dove straight into the South Atlantic Ocean. This sent a wall of water rippling across the globe, tsunamis raged against the coasts. Craters peppered the Sahara desert as smaller pieces made contact; cities were stoned from sky causing utter devastation.

The walls and ceiling of the bunker shook, Lennox glanced up nervously, as faint cries of distress echoed through their shelter as the ground suddenly vaulted beneath them sending many crashing to the ground. Screams filled the shelter and panic began to fill the air.

The violent shaking was replaced by faint rumbles. Ironhide stood lifting his hand to the ceiling, he concentrated for a moment.

“There’s no impact above.” His deep voice laced with tension. Jolt glanced up at him nervously. “Do you think it has hit?” The twins uncharacteristically sat huddled in a corner, holding onto each other. Ironhide nodded to Ratchet. “You’re sensors are more sensitive than mine.”

The medic stood gingerly, still recovering from his wounds. He lifted his hands placing them on the ceiling, his head tilted up slightly. “It’s quiet.” Turning to Lennox. “I think it’s over, but better let one of us go up first to make sure.”

Lennox nodded, unlocking the large door opening it fractionally. Ratchet squeezed through and his footsteps faded away.
Not two minutes later, Ironhide’s comm. buzzed. He nodded, glancing down sharply.

“It’s clear.” He stated, before leading the way out of the bunker.

****

Optimus awoke once again in the med-bay, he groaned. His head felt lighter, his side hurt where he’d been shot and for some reason his entire frame ached. He sat up slowly, ignoring the stern looks from his medic as he walked over to him.

“What happened?”

Ratchet gave him a sad smile. “Too much. You’ve been out for 4 days; you lost enough energon to put you in permanent stasis lock.”
He placed his helm in his hand, rubbing his face plates absently, running his hand behind his neck. His optics shot up. “Prowl, Arcee?”
Ratchet glanced over to the neighbouring berth where Prowl was recharging.

Optimus looked at his medic as he turned back to him; he lowered his optics sadly and shook his head. “I couldn’t save her, she’d lost too much.”

Optimus closed his optics sadly dropping his head. “Oh Primus…” He breathed. “How are Chromia and…”

A comforting hand rested on his shoulder. “They got to say goodbye Optimus, she survived the trip back. They don’t blame you.” Optimus glanced up at the concerned medic and nodded. He felt something press into his neck. “What was that?”

“Pain suppressant, you’re going to need it. I have been asked by the human President to bring you to see him as soon as you’re awake.”
“He’s here?”

“Had to be, needed someone to help coordinate the Autobots in helping the humans recover from the Asteroid.” Optimus stared at him. “It hit?” Guilt washed over him, knowing his spark had caused the destruction.

Ratchet nodded. “Multiple hits caused and is causing chaos.” He chuckled; Optimus frowned at the inappropriate humour. “Sorry.” He composed himself as he led a severely limping Optimus out of the med-bay. “There’s something you should know.”

“He did WHAT?!”

Prowl shot up from his berth upon hearing Prime yell as the doors closed behind him. He winced and lay back down, not really caring much for the chaos that Prime was going to have to deal with.

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Epilogue

Weeks past since the asteroid hit. The president had reluctantly revealed the presence of the Autobots to the world; this was to aid rebuilding of the parts of the globe that had been utterly devastated by the resulting earth quakes and tsunamis that followed the multiple impacts, with their help.

It had been determined that the Asteroid had indeed been a mile wide and had broken upon entering Earth’s atmosphere. Prime soon learnt of why the Asteroid had broken up and Prowl - who had tried to refuse, considering himself a failure for leaving Trailblazer behind - was commended for his courageous efforts and ultimately saving the planet.

****

The rain was falling heavily, the crowds gathered. There were a handful of black clad humans gathering at the edge of the cliff.

Behind them gathered the Autobots some in their alt form. The priest uttered his prayers quietly as the rain became heavier. Nadya glanced up to Bumblebee who knelt down beside her and handed her the small silver urn, she nodded sadly. Stokes squeezed her arm. Walking to the edge of the white cliffs she looked across at the sea churning at the English coastline. She crouched down and opened the urn the wind caught its contents and whisked them away playfully, her eyes clouded.

She stood as the ashes dissipated silently into the air.
The people slowly dispersed, most of the Autobots remained looking out over the white chalky cliffs.

Flare-up and Chromia hung their heads sadly, remembering their sister. Prowl was grim faced, standing slightly apart from the others, his face as usual impassive, no one apart from Optimus knew how personally he'd taken Trailblazer's death. Optimus himself stood in the centre, regal as ever, his features filled with sadness.

A loud boom sounded overhead causing them all to look up. A jet shot over them. Optimus frowned.

“Starscream.”

“He survived?!” Ironhide growled arming his cannons. The jet landed someway from them his red optics watched them carefully; he was holding something in his arms. He took a step forward. Prime motioned for them to stay back.

“Optimus…” Prowl warned subtly, now beside his leader, ready to defend him.

“He’s not here to fight.” Optimus walked forward slowly. Starscream copied his motion and they met uneasily. Starscream knelt down and gently placed Trailblazer’s body at Optimus’s feet. Optimus gazed at the young ‘bot’s body, he looked at Starscream questioningly. His spark aching with sadness and guilt.

Starscream took a step back as the others approached. He held his head up and spoke clearly.

“Megatron impaled his spark chamber before I could get to him. He had asked me to tell you that he is sorry he betrayed you and that he let you down. He was proud to serve with you.” He held Optimus’s gaze, who groaned softly and placed his head in his palm.

Starscream hesitated. “Optimus.” At the sound of his name rather than his title Optimus looked at the waiting seeker.

“He protected the Matrix; it was destroyed along with the machine. Megatron unfortunately survived thanks to Soundwave but is severely incapacitated. He will however become a threat again. Trailblazer did not betray you. He died bravely. He died as a warrior should.” He held his head up high at the last statement. Even Ironhide was stunned at the comment. It was the highest honour another warrior could bestow upon an Autobot. He nodded curtly once and leapt into the sky.

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Words do not express how I feel right now, having just reading this story of yours.

Eagerly awaiting your next project!!

Thankyou very much glad you enjoyed it!

My next story is based in shattered glass universe and will be posted next week

I agree with moneycon.

The Starscream bit is just...epic. Then entire story is EPIC (yes all caps!).

::eagerly awaiting next story:: ^_^

This sent chills through me. I was moved, in fact. Well done, can't wait for your next work.
--Dorca