CHAPTER 1.1“This is Powerglide reporting from the
Ark II Optimus, the journey has so far been uneventful and we will be entering the atmosphere in 10 microcycles.”
“Okay Powerglide, try not to go crazy on entry, Optimus out.” replied Optimus Prime, the Autobot Commander, remembering a time when Powerglide had flown out of the window upon re-entry to Cybertron once and was nearly disintegrated as he did several flips at 18,000 mph.
Meanwhile, about 300,000 miles behind the Ark II, another ship was nearing the earth.
“Soundwave, get me a report on our position.” ordered Shockwave, the third in command after the recently deceased Megatron, and Starscream.
“We are currently within 300,000 miles from the Autobots, and over 1,000,000 miles from Earth.” Replied Soundwave in his metallic, synthesized voice.
“Good, g…” Soundwave was cut off as a loud clunk echoed through the ship. Someone was trying to get in!
“Long Haul, get me the cameras on screen now!” shouted Shockwave.
“Right away Shockwave!” replied the small Constructicon.
What was on the screen amazed the Decepticons.
“That’s Starscream!” exclaimed Scrapper, another Constructicon.
“And he’s trying to get in!” shouted Scavenger, yet another Constructicon.
“Let him in.” ordered Shockwave, “I want to hear what he has to say.