Ultra Magnus's P.O.V.

Grimlock and the other Dinobots led me and the others to the Hydrax Platuo just outside Kaok where a hidden tunnel is located. "This tunnel leads down to the camp." said Grimlock who was dragging Strika's unconscious body along the floor ok the way over.

"How much farther?" I asked. "Not too long, fortunately. We should arrive shortly."

"Lets go. Grimlock lead the way." said Bumblebee. The Dinobot leader hoisted Strika up in the air and placed her on his shoulder. "Lets move." Grimlock led the way through the tunnel, at first being almost completely pitch black, but at an intersection there were torches lit. "Fair warning, Insecticons can come through these parts sometimes." warned Swoop.

Arcee nodded. "Copy that."

"If they did decide to use this path, those bugs would have to get through all of us first," Bulkhead declared, smashing his fists together.

"Don't sound quite so tough. The Insecticons have been improving their tactics as of late. I guess you could say they are more deadly. A lot more." said Sludge. "How much further?" I asked. "Not far. Just beyond this tunnel." answered Grimlock.

We crept along the tunnel, blaster out and ready. Our cop tics continued to scan the areas in front and behind us, looking for any possible threat. There was a faint high pitched noise coming from behind. Wildstrike instantly turned around and faced his blaster in the direction of the sound. "What was that?!"

I had recognised the sound, having heard it far too many times before. My optics narrowed. "Insecticons," I declared.

"We need to move quickly. When it comes to Insecticons there are never just one." said Grimlock. We picked up our pace, though by increasing speed, we compromised our stealth. Quiet footfalls had turned louder, and the high pitched noises in the background continued to grow.

"Move it! Swoop, deploy the bait!" ordered Grimlock. "On it!" Swoop came to a halt and faced back to the direction of the noise. Optics glaring he caught the sight of the Insecticons. He transformed into his Dino mode and fired bombs and missiles at them.

We continued to run along the tunnel, hoping that Swoop had bought us enough time to escape.

"There it is!" said Slug. Straight ahead was a metal fortress with a huge front gate, towers at each corners, and a busy civilization inside. I looked up at the fortress. It looked strong and well-fortified, but we had to reach it.

"Zoom! Open the door!" yelled Grimlock. I looked up to see a purple and black Autobot in one of the towers next to the gate. "Get your afts in here!" He yelled. He opened the gate and we all bolted inside and he closed them just as Swoop eased right in at the last second.

"That was close," Bumblebee said breathlessly. "Right, there is utmost need for caution," I said. "Remain focused." "Sure thing, chief," Wheeljack said, drawing his swords.

"Zoom, give us a run by of the outside. See how many are out there." said Sludge. "Not a problem." said Zoom. In lightning speeds Zoom ran up and over the wall then was back in a nano click. "About 10. Just a small herd today."

"Easy," Bulkhead said. "We can do this."

I looked over at Grimlock. "We're ready."

"The barricades for the buildings are up Grimlock." said Zoom. "Then let them in." he ordered. Zoom speeded up the tower and pulled a switch. The doors opened slowly as the Insecticons scrambled to get in. "Is it always like this here?" asked Arcee. "Pretty much." answered Swoop.

The Insecticons buzzed loudly, wailing their familiar high-pitched noise. Everyone activated their weapons and ran forth to engage them. Energon blasters were soaring everywhere, swords clashed with metal wings, it was an all out brawl.

I shot an Insecticon down, and watched as Wheeljack sliced one open with his swords. I turned my attention back to an incoming Insection and shot it down, and it fell to the floor.

"These little suckers don't quit now do they?" said Bulkhead as he smashed one with his wreaking ball. Grimlock transformed into his Dinobot mode and stomped on the Insecticons and toasting them with his flamethrower. Once they were defeated a took a glance around the area, scanning the after math.

All Insecticons were down, with minimum problems for us. Arcee go to her feet, rubbing the back of her helm. She must've been thrown to the floor, which was about the worst injury anyone had received here.

Grimlock nodded. "Come, we must keep moving." He took lead again, and the rest of us following.

He lead us through the small town to the command centre at the centre of the camp. Waiting for us was a orange femme with a single katana blade. She looked up at us and her optics were filled with delight. "A--Arcee is that you?" asked the femme. Arcee stepped forward to get a good look at the femme who called her name and her optics widened too. "Firestar!"'Arcee cheered.

Firestar smiled and the two embraced. "It's such a relief to see you alive and well, 'Cee," Firestar said. "You as well," Arcee replied, stepping back.

"Grimlock, how long have you all been down here." I asked. "A long time. It never really has been that safe for us to venture into the surface. With Shockwave's Insecticons and all." he answered. "So what were you guys doing in Shocky's lab anyway?" asked Swoop.

"We were hunting him down in a hope to arrest him," Bumblebee input. "He is working with Ransack and Strika in an effort to take Princess Aura and rule both Cybertron and Velocitron."

"Wait Princess Aura is alive? I thought she was killed in the Invasion of Iacon? You know when she sacrificed herself to save Prime." said Sludge. "Long story. We'll explain later." replied Wildstrike. "Will you help us?" I asked.

"Of course," Grimlock said. "Firestar, you in?" Arcee asked her companion. The orange femme nodded agreement. "Of course, 'Cee. I'm in." Firestar grinned.

"Perfect. Arcee, you, Firestar, and the Wreakers will head to the safe house. Let Aura and Smokescreen know we've located the refugee camp and reinforcements is on the way." I said.

Arcee nodded. "Got it. C'mon Firestar, Bulkhead, Wheeljack." They ran off, headed for the safe house, and Aura and Smokescreen. "Now, lets get this interrogation started." I said. Me and the other proceeded inside the command centre.

"Now, lets get this interrogation started." I said. Me and the other proceeded inside the command centre. The command centre was large, but very few 'bots were inside. The Dinobots, Wildstrike, Bumblebee and I entered, weapons at the ready. Grimlock picked up Strika's body and placed her on a chair just as she was coming to. When she did, Strika growled and glared at us all with fury-filled optics.

"Alright Strika start talking. And don't say you don't know anything this time." said Bumblebee. "Cause if you don't...." Bumblebee glances at the Dinobots to see Sludge punch his fists together. "We'll leave that to your imagination," Wildstrike declared.

Strika hissed. "Autobots," she spat. "What is it you want to know?"

"Everything." I answered. "Ransacks plan, your involvement, Shockwave's involvement, the whole deal." "Fine. Shocky wasn't all too happy about Megatron leaving giving up on the Decepticons. He set up shop, and once he heard that Velocitron was back in our space bridge connection, he gave Ransack a call. Turns out the Velocitronian was thinking the same thing. So the two of them formulated a plan and that's when I came in." said Strika.

"And your purpose was to cause chaos for us Autobots, wasn't it?" Bumblebee demanded, optic narrowed.

"Bingo. They wanted me to try and 'kill' Princess Aura but then Ransack would swoop in and save her life. Thus getting on your good side for a while." replied Strika.

I narrowed my optics at this news, instantly feeling protective of Aura, even though she wasn't here and safe with Smokescreen. I just couldn't allow Ransack near her. "Well, where is he?" I demanded. "And Shockwave? Where are they both hiding?"

"Where do you think?! Back in Iacon. But Shocky on the other hand, lets just say he's going to pay a certain someone a visit." answered Strika with a devious smile. "She doesn't mean...." said Wildstrike.

"Aura," I whispered. How I managed that word through my choked-up processor, I don't know.

Strika giggled menacingly as she looked up at the commander. "That you are correct. I guarantee you by sunset she will not be on Cybertronian soil, ever again." she said. "What does she mean by that?" asked Swoop. I tried to think but I didn't know. My daughter was in danger and I didn't know what to say next.

"Where is Shockwave's new lab?" asked Grimlock. "Where?!" Strika brought out a small data pad and extended it to me. I took it and pressed the button for it to reveal a holographic image of a different mechanical planet. "Velocitron." answered Strika.

We all stared at it, looks of shock and disbelief etched into our optics. "Well, that make things easier," Wildstrike commented, a little sarcastically. "But... Aura... not on Cybertronian soil..." Bumblebee gasped as he put the clues together. "They're going to kidnap her and take her to Velocitron, aren't they?"

"Maybe?" she replied. "Look at you all smart and what not." "Aw scrap." cursed Wildstrike. "We need to go back Aura is in trouble, and who knows what will happen to Smoke'." stated Bumblebee.

"Anything," I muttered, incredibly worried for him and my daughter. "If I were you I'd better hurry. Tick, tock" said Strika with a smile.

I turned to the group. "Swoop, Wildstrike, remain here. Everyone else, we must assist Arcee, Firestar and the Wreckers."

As the rest of us left the room, Swoop and Wildstrike transformed their hands into blasters, making the female Dinobot flinch a little. Me and the others quickly transformed into our alt modes and made a B-line for the safe house.

"I hope Aura's alright," Bumblebee said anxiously, increasing his speed.

I increased my speed to match his pace. "We're all hoping that, Bumblebee," I said. "Now, we must put our attention on reaching the safe house in the shortest amount of time possible."

"Agreed. Lets move it!" said Bumblebee. Me and Bumblebee speeded through the tunnel while Grimlock, Sludge, Snarl, and Slug quickly followed behind.

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Aura's P.O.V.

I was at the table with a data pad playing a quick game of Tetris. Raf and Ratchet hooked it up for me. Me and Smokescreen took turns playing, trying to beat each others high score to pass the time. It's almost been another full day without my father coming back and now I was really worried about him. Smokescreen sat next to me, watching me play.

"Aw! Aura!" Smokescreen exclaimed, once I'd beaten his high score. I rolled my optics send handed the control to him. "You want another go?" "Slag ya!" he cheered. I handed him the data pad and he fired away at it.

I laughed and leaned back, watching him play the game,though I wasn't concentrating too much. My thoughts were resting with my father and everyone else we hadn't heard from.

As I watched him play, my comlink went off. "Hello?" I answered. "Aura, are you and Smokescreen alright?" asked Ultra Magnus. "Dad! Your okay! I was worried sick about you!" I said. "Is that U.M.?" asked Smokescreen. "Yes, now shush! I can't hear him!" I answered.

"Me and the others are fine. Now listen to me, Shockwave is coming for you. Arcee, Bulkhead, Wheeljack, and Firestar are on their way to assist you." explained father. "Aw snap he knows about the-- Wait did you just say Firestar?!" I replied. "Smokescreen, stay with Aura until the others arrive. Me, Bumblebee, and the Dinobots will be there shortly." said Ultra Magnus.

"Understood, sir," Smokescreen said. The comm. link was cut off. I looked at Smokescreen with worried optics. "'Smoke..." I trailed off, fear seizing my body. "Hey, Aura." He pulled me into a hug. "The others will be here soon. I won't allow Shockwave to take you, or Ransack, or anyone. Ever."

"Thank you." I said with a smile. Then there was a knock at the door. Smokescreen ran and hid next to it, blaster armed and ready. I took cover at the other with my energy bow.

He looked over at me, and I nodded. Smokescreen opened the door and aimed his blaster at whoever was outside. I prepared to release my arrow. I hoped it was Arcee and the others, and not Shockwave. Smokescreen lowered his blaster, and I felt relief, knowing whoever was outside must be friendly. I looked outside to see Arcee and the others. "Some welcoming committee." joked Wheeljack.

I lowered my energy bow. "Sorry about that," I said, shrugging. "It's just that Ultra Magnus sent us an alert," Smokescreen input. "Shockwave's coming for Aura. We were prepared for the worst." "Wait Shockwave is coming here?" asked Bulkhead. "When?" asked Arcee. "Strika spilled the plot. All we know is the he's coming here tonight, we just don't know when." answered Smokescreen. "Then we'll be ready for him," Firestar growled. Wheeljack nodded. "That 'con won't know what hit him."

"Thanks guys. I know I can always count on y--" just before I could finish my sentence the side wall at the other side of the room exploded. There were boulders everywhere and a giant hole was in the wall. We all turned to find a purple, one-eyed Decepticon standing in the debris, cannon loaded and ready to fire.

"It's Shockwave!" yelled Firestar. Shockwave fired and we all took cover. Smokescreen flipped the table to form a protective wall and me, him, and Wheeljack took cover behind it, while the others hid behind the boulders and fired back. Smokescreen glanced over the cover of the table and ducked back down as a blast came his way. "Scrap," he muttered.

Wheeljack kneeled and started to fire at Shockwave. Smokescreen pushed me between the two of them before he too got up to fire ago the intruder. All of a sudden, a random shot came out of nowhere and blasted the table. It exploded into pieces as me and the boys were forced back, landing on the floor. We looked up to see mechanic beings similar to Cybertronians appear through the hole, and stood by Shockwave. "They're Velocitronians!" I stated.

Knockout's P.O.V.

Me and Ransack were roaming the busy streets of Iacon. With the Music Festival in motion, the city has never been busier. Fans crowed around multiple stages to watch their favourite performers. At one stage, a femme named Beta was performing her new hit song. SHe had a light turquoise blue and pink paint job. She was sitting on a stool while playing a guitar.

"Loving him was like

Driving a new Maserati

down a dead end street."

At another stage, there was a femme named Arsenal and she had a white and neon green paint job.

"Catching my breath

Letting it go

Turning my cheek for the sake of the show!"

"Talk about a mad house here eh Knockout?" asked Ransack. "Ha, pre-protoforms these days." I replied with a laugh. Too bad the others aren't here to see this. And it's all because of this mech right here. Why did I get stuck on this babysitting duty?!

I froze, watching the scene for a moment. "Hmmm..." I drawled. "Come on, lets get some energon." said Ransack. The both of us walked into a near by bar and ordered a round while taking a seat at a both. "Where is everyone?" asked Ransack.

"Over there, watching that femme probably."

"I don't mean them, I mean Ultra Magnus, Aura, and those other Autobots." corrected Ransack. I shrugged. "Do I look like I know?"

"I suppose. But it's strange. Yesterday they were here, and now they're gone." said Ransack. "Why do you think that is Knockout?"

Now I was staring to get nervous. Since I lied to him about still bring a Decepticon, he revealed to me his plan about stealing the Cybertronian throne. Since then, Aura has been moved to a safe house outside the city for protection. Plus they need me to follow along with Ransack and stay on his good side so he can reveal more of his plan.

"DADDY!" The cry suddenly rang out and I perked up. I'd know that voice anywhere. I stepped outside and smiled as a small sparkling raced over and hugged me. "Eve! Where's your Aunt and mother?" "They're preforming daddy!"

"Who's your friend daddy?" asked Eve. Eve looked up at Randack with wide curious optics. Ransack smiled down at her. "I'm Ransack. I'm an old friend of your father." said Ransack.

"Oh hi! Mommy's singing with Aunty Avis!" The red and copper femme smiled brightly as Beta finished and two femmes, one yellow and one purple walked onto the stage, both having dark purple.

"Lets go watch them shall we?" suggested Ransack. I picked up Eve and the three of us headed towards the stage. Evelyn and Avis walked up on stage. "This is a song that's dedicated to my husband." said Evelyn with a smile.

The music started and the two began singing. She and her sister began to move as the song picked up the pace.

"Make me come alive! Come on and turn me on!"

"Touch me, save my life! Come on and turn me on!"

"I'm too young to die, come on and turn me on!" "Shout it out Iacon!" yelled Eylon. "Turn me on! Turn me on! T-turn me on!"

Eve's black and purple optics were bright as she watched her mother, and I smiled with pride. The beautiful femme up there, plating shining was my very own bondmate. It dampened a bit to think how I'd lost her once and had nearly lost my daughter as well. 'Never again.' I told myself. 'It's over now. The Decepticons are only myths. Elyon is free. There's nothing that can hurt us now.'

I just hope the others find and arrest Shovkwave soon so they can get over here and get Ransack. There has been enough drama in this new golden age, and we don't need another war.

"You've got my life, in the palm of your hand..." Avis's voice echoed softly. Every mech seemed to study the yellow femme. I had to admit it; her boyfriend was a lucky mech. Though, I already had my own special, beautiful femme. "Uh, uh! D-d-don't let me die young! I just want you to father my young! I just want you to be my doc-tor! We could get a cracking chiropractor! I-I-I-I-I-I! I-I know you can save me! And make me feel alive!" Both femmes twirled. "C'mon Iacon! Let's get it on!" Elyon shouted as both moved quickly to the beat. "Make me, come alive! Come on and turn me on! Touch me, save my life! Come on and turn me on! I'm too, young to die! Come on and turn me on! Turn me on! Turn me on! Turn me on!" They stuck poses and everyone went wild with excitement.