Megatron never knew why the femme came across his mind, sure there is Airachnid, but the female insecticon is no doubt also planning to overthrow him like that seeker.

Perhaps his wariness made him cautious to his own officers. How fitting and ironic really, a cause named after the act of Deception would no doubt try and betray each other for personal gain. But him being the leader, has to control them and put them in place. As bothersome as it is.

And his precious Air Commander has a low profile, undoubtedly loyal to him. Which I why she was the perfect choice, but then he couldn't let his guard down. Who knows what the femme had in her mind, no doubt silently scheming just like the others. But then maybe it's just him and his paranoia.

Meanwhile at the outskirts of Nevada where the Autobot base is.

The medic of the team was mainly in charge of keeping track of energon signals and of transportation. And perhaps research as well. That is until a signal popped up, blinking and beeping as the globe image on the screen pinpointed the location to where the signal came from

"Optimus, I seem to have caught an energon signal"

The prime went to check on the monitor to see where the signal is located.

"And we are running low on supplies lately. And no doubt the place is already infested with Cons. "

Arcee piped up from behind, placing a hand on her hip while awaiting for a command from the big bot.

"It's a risk we must make. Ratchet. Prepare the ground bridge"

Ratchet wasted no time placing the coordinates on the ground bridge controls, making sure that it would be placed where there are no enemies around.

"Autobots. Transform and roll out"

Optimus said as they transformed into their vehicle forms and driving through the swirling green portal that would transport them into a different area.

They arrived at the mine, and fair enough the place was definitely crawling with Decepticons from top to bottom.

Proceeding with caution, they moved forward.

But Bulkhead isn't really a bot with stealth due to his size. And ended up knocking a few energon cubes to the ground

"Aww scrap. "

With both parties alerted, all of them brought out their guns, firing at each other, red and blue plasma bullets soared through the air.

Which brings most of the workers to drop the equipments and help defend the mine.

Though accuracy is their disadvantage as the Autobots had shot more than ten drones that are now lying lifeless on the ground.

The sound of blasting pulled Megatron out of his thoughts and a smirk formed on stoic scarred face.

'So it seems I have guests to entertain for a while'

Walking into the battle scene, his optics locked into a certain red and blue Autobot.

"Optimus! You never fail to surprise me with your unexpected visits! "

"Megatron. "

"I do hope you are here to submit to me. "

"We will never surrender to you. "

"As expected from you Optimus."

Bringing out his wrist blade, Megatron awaited for his opponent to approach him like a patient swordsman as the prime ran towards him. And their blades clashed together.