*somewhere in space*

Megatron: You fool!

A strike was heard as Thrust was sent flying after a punch. Everyone stayed in the side lines as they were silent, though Starscream gave a smirk, seeing someone else suffer Megatron's wrath.

Megatron gotten an upgrade after extensive damage from the AllSpark 2 years ago.

Megatron: You allowed Sideways to be killed and abandoned Transit. Now the Autobots and the humans have the Artifact!

Thrust: I'm so sorry, Lord Megatron!

Megatron: I usually reserve cowardice to the likes of Starscream-

Starscream: Hey- AGH! *gets smacked by Slipstream and Thundercraker*

Megatron: But you, Thrust? Unacceptable.

Thrust: Please sir, I promise to do better, I swear!

Megatron: *growls* We'll see, Thrust. Or else if you fail me again, you will end up like the other Coneheads that failed me.

Thrust nods as Shockwave spoke.

Shockwave: Laserbeak returns, Megatron.

Soon, Soundwave's trusted bird arrives as Megatron grins.

Megatron: Welcome Laserbeak. *raised his arm up for Laserbeak to perch on* Unlike some of my other warriors, YOU never failed me.

Thrust and Starscream knew he was referring to them.

Megatron: Soundwave, playback Laserbeak's findings.

Soundwave: As you command, Megatron.

Soundwave transforms into his Tape Deck mode as he connects to the computer. Soon, they see the recordings Laserbeak got from the Autobot Base. We soon see what Director Galloway let out while he was arguing with Optimus.

Galloway: We also know that the Artifact, found after the recent mission in Shanghai, is locked in an electromagnetic vault here on one of the most secure naval bases in the world.

Galloway: And finally we also know that the only remaining piece of your alien AllSpark is in the hands of a single human boy who, by the way, destroyed the AllSpark, is using it as some necklace, without a care in the world that it has greater significance and puts a big fat target on his head.

Starscream: So it seems the Flesh Creature has the AllSpark in his grasp.

Megatron: The Cube was a vessel. It's power cannot be destroyed. It can only Transform.

Shadow Striker: How do you know that, Lord Megatron?

Megatron: Knew about the AllSpark right down to the fact it is one of the last things Primus made for our race. That is why I tried to harness it's power to rebuild our home, but Optimus jettisoned that AllSpark off Cybertron.

Skywarp: So now what? We get the brat and take the Key from him?

Megatron: In due time, Skywarp. But right now, we must retrieve the Artifact from that Base the pathetic human said. Soundwave, Dispatch Frenzy and Ravage to retrieve the Artifact.

Soundwave: *transforms* Yes, Megatron.

Shockwave: Lord Megatron, I wish to speak with you on what I've been working on during these 2 Stellar Cycles.

Megatron nods as he walks with Shockwave while the others got ready for potential plans.

*later*

Megatron: What is it you want to show me, Shockwave?

Shockwave: Well, I knew we might need some assistance so, I created new Cybetronians to be added into our ranks.

Megatron: I see. Continue.

Shockwave: These five are built from materials from the Human Planet and with Cybetronian machinery. Fit for your racks. I even planted custom personality chips to give them all different emotions, however, they remain loyal to you, my liege.

Megatron: Intriguing. Show me.

Shockwave: Behold... the Combaticons.

Shockwave: Brawl.

Shockwave: Swindle.

Shockwave: Vortex.

Shockwave: Blast Off.

Shockwave: And Onslaught.

Onslaught: It's an honor to serve you, Lord Megatron. My Combaticons and I will prove we're useful and competent.

Megatron: I hope so, Onslaught. For now, I need you all to train your abilities and weaponry to get use to your bodies.

Onslaught: Yes, sir. We will do as we must.

Megatron nods as he walks off while the Combaticons speak with Shockwave. When Megatron enters his chambers. I figure appears in front of him.

Megatron: Was wondering when you'll show up.

Megatronus: I was wondering when are you going to find the Harvester.

Megatron: We have yet to find it. We're currently having to infiltrate the Autobot Base to retrieve the last artifact.

Megatronus: Fool, there should be notes and messages the other Primes have about the Harvester and its location.

Megatron: None were both me and Optimus could find. Most likely erased from existence, as if no one should find it.

Megatronus: ... Alpha Trion. He is the one who focused on records. He was also there during my banishment from the Primes.

Megatron: Make sense. Though we have yet to find it, we could use the AllSpark key the boy carries and extract the information ourselves.

Megatronus: I don't think you'll find any information from the Key... but the boy... he may hold the answers.

Megatron: What does that mean?

Megatronus: That is for you to know, Megatron, and you to find out. I'll be waiting.

Soon, Megatronus disappears as Megatron growls before sitting down and sighs. he rubs his servo on his face plate as he looks down, his mind showing a younger, more hopeful version of himself in the past, unknown what the future he's in held for the Young D-16.

Megatron: I got to make sure this whole plan has purpose... Cybertron depends on it.

He sighs before rising up and walks off.

*at the Autobot Base*

Optimus sat above a hill, looking at the Ocean ahead of him as Elita, Ironhide, Jazz, and Ratchet, watched him from afar to give him space.

Jazz: That human really had some nerve trying to get the Government involved.

Ratchet: It's their planet we're staying in. They have a right to.

Ironhide: But that does not mean we should stay at the sidelines and the humans do our work.

Elita: That's not what Orion is thinking.

Ironhide: Then what?

Elita: Years ago, before he became a Prime...

*flashback*

Orion: So, this is the Archives, where me and Alpha Trion read through records and store them.

(Yes, I know I called him D-16, but this ties in with his Gladiator dies where he named himself Megatronus)

Megatronus: I see. So, all the information about our history lies here?

Orion: Yes. And here it has details of the history of the Primes.

Orion brings Megatronus to a section and shows him records of the Prime. Megatronus looks on, fascinated by this as Orion looks on with a smile.

Megatronus: I see. There's a lot of the Primes.

Orion: Indeed. But we don't share stories about Megatronus Prime.

Megatronus: Why? He was one of the Strongest Primes. The Prime I named myself after.

Orion: I'm not allowed to say this... but Megatronus committed a heinous act towards the Primes.

Megatronus: *shocked* What? Why?

Orion: You see, our ancestors would go to uninhabitable planets to gain Energon, before they figured out how to make it flow in Cybertron. They used Planet Harvesters to extract the Energy of the planet and it transfers to Cybertron. However, they made a promise not to Harvest a planet with life, as it falls against being taught to them by Primus.

Megatronus: I see. And how does Megatronus get shunned and disgraced?

Orion: Megatronus Prime was assigned to find a planet for the next harvest. But what the Primes didn't know is that Megatronus caused a mass extinction to the Organic life forms of the Planet he sent to hide there was life. They built the Harvester, but then find out of the Deception.

Megatronus: And what happened next?

Orion: They confronted Megatronus Prime about this, revealing his hatred to Organic life and wanted the planet to be used as it was rich with Energy. The Primes refused and a battle ensues that claim the lives of some of the Primes, but Megatronus was cast out and disgraced.

Megatronus: I see... to think the Prime I idolized did that to his fellow brethren.

Orion: *places a servo on his shoulder* Don't be too down, Megatronus. You maybe named after him, but you don't and will not share his legacy. Make it your own.

Megatronus: *Gentle Smile* A will, Orion. Thank you.

Orion: Always, have your back.

Megatronus: No matter what.

The bump their servos together, showing their friendship and brotherhood.

*Flashback ends*

Optimus looks down as he remembers that memory as he sighs.

Elita: That is why he feels sad.

Ironhide: He never thought Megatron would use that secret he gave years ago to commit his crimes.

Elita: Yes. And now it's gonna affect the Earth itself if the Decepticons find it.

Jazz: Let's hope they don't. Especially bringing Michael back into the forefront again.

Ratchet: Indeed. He went through too much 2 years ago, he deserve to be left alone.

Optimus looks at the ocean ahead while the others stay far from him to give him space in solace.

*in New Haven*

Michael is seen at a Barber shop as he gets a haircut to start his day at the University. The Barber does some adjustments before doing his eyebrows and beard.

Barber: There. You look like you can take on the world, sir.

Michael nods as he stands up and adjusts himself before looking at the mirror. He nods as he pulls on his duffle bag and sunglasses.

Michael: Nice. Yes... I like it.

He then pays double for the work before giving the barber a good tip. He gives him a high five before spinning and...

Michael: AEOW!

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Michael walks off the shop as he spins and dances before making his way down the streets. He struts around the sidewalk as people look at him in confusion but then recognize him. Some even pulled out their phones to record as Michael hops on a lamp post and spins before hopping off.

He waits before crossing the street, then Moonwalks down the crosswalk before jumping and runs off.

He stops at a window and sees his reflection and starts dancing in front of it. He chuckles as he waves at the people inside the building and walks off.

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You've been struck by...

(Thank you CapCut!)

Michael: AEOW!

Michael walks as he arrives to his new Car. A 1986 (wink wink) Pontiac Firebird he got after finding it, bought it off the original owner and restored it with the help of his Future Father In Law and Fiancee.

After he starts the car, his AllSpark key glows as he his head starts to feel pain. The music slows, warps. His reflection begins to distort with his eyes glowing bright blue. Cybertronian glyphs flicker faintly across the windshield like glowing circuitry — the same symbols he saw as his mind started seeing different images in his head.

*in Michael's mind*

*vision ends*

Michael gasps as he looks around and sees he's still inside his car. He looks at his reflection and sees his eyes are normal and his Key is powered down. He sighs before shaking off whatever it was in his mind and drives off.

Michael: What was that? What was that building? Was it on Earth? Who was those Transformers? and what was that... *groans* Nevermind. I got classes to go.

He drives as he tries to refocus his task.

How's the chapter?

What do you think of the different perspectives of Megatron, Optimus, and Michael?