Chapter Fifteen: Darkest Hour

We all waited for Megatron to find the lock. But Starscream seemed to have a plan of his own. He had me on global surveillance and we found the Autobots human friends alone. Starscream had some troops take them and bring them here. Starscream planned on using them as bargaining chips in case something happened.


Megatron gave me the word to open the Spacebridge to Cybertron. (Y/N) put on her mask and the shield that I gave her and we went through the Spacebridge to Cybertron with Starscream and Knockout who had the three humans in some cylinder containers.


We arrived on Cybertron to see whatever it was the keys were supposed to activate. All of the Autobots, apart from Ratchet, were there with the relics they stole from us. I could see that the Autobots had taken the keys from too and Megatron wanted them back.


He would give the humans back in exchange for the keys. If they refused, the cylinders would be opened and they would watch them die. So much for my vow not to hurt humans. I can't help the Autobots here. Because the Autobots were taking a while with their choice, Megatron ordered for the cylinders to be opened.


The humans all told him that they were ready to sacrifice themselves for Cybertron just as the Autobots did for them. Optimus decided to surrender and everyone threw over the relics. Everyone got their human partners back in exchange for the Keys. That's when a Spacebridge opened and an army of troops surrounded the Autobots.


I picked up (Y/N) and put her on the lock that the keys went into. Everyone put the keys in and used them to make some sort of building all shiny and new. Optimus asked Megatron to allow them to send their back to Earth but Megatron told him that they'd be safer on Cybertron. A Spacebridge opened above the lock and Megatron activated it again making a beam of energy go through it.


I heard the human girl ask if the Omega Lock will restore Earth as it did with Cybertron. Unfortunately, it'll Cyber-form their planet killing all life in the process. Megatron teased Optimus about what to call his new domain, Earth. What really set Optimus off was when Megatron suggested 'Gilded Earth' and they all laughed. Optimus turned his hand into a sword attacking our troops and took his Starsaber back which I just realized was fixed.


He chopped off Megatron's new arm and destroyed the Omega lock making it blow up. I quickly took (Y/N) off of the lock and protected her so she wouldn't get hurt. All around us were fire, smoke, and destruction. I kept (Y/N) close to me while Starscream ordered Knockout to attend to Megatron. The Autobots had escaped, however. Good. As long as they and the humans are safe.


"Prime! He will pay for dooming Cybertron to remain a lifeless husk!" Starscream yelled


Megatron just laughed. Is there something I'm missing?


"They can run, but they can never again run home," Megatron smirked


We all returned to the Warship. Megatron ordered the troops to go to his new fortress, Darkmount, which stood right next to the Autobot base. Starscream somehow had the keys. So that means he knows where the base is! This isn't good! We arrived to see the Autobots outside their base, looking at Darkmount. Starscream had his armada ready to attack.


"Our opportunity to revive Cybertron has been lost due to the treachery of Optimus Prime! But from our fortress of New Kaon, we will instead seize control of this world! Decepticons, transform and rise up!" Megatron said


Starscream lead his armada towards the Autobot base and started firing at them. The Insecticon Hive joined the fight as well. They all attempted to fire back and protect themselves but they ultimately went back inside for shelter. Agent Fowler attempted to use his helicopter to fend off Starscream and his armada. It was a failed attempt until Wheeljack arrived in his ship and joined in.


I watched the fight unfold from the Warship. What I would give to help the Autobots right now. But there's nothing I can do. The Warship moved to it was over their base. A cannon emerged from underneath and prepared to fire. I watched as the base was blown up. All that remained was fire and destruction. I could see the look on (Y/N)'s face as she saw what remained. I made sure she stayed on the Warship while I did the only other thing I could do: Look for bodies.


I scanned the area when I saw movement. I went over to see the Autobot recruit looking around. He spotted me but I made it clear I meant no harm. He seemed confused until he saw something sticking out of the rubble. I had a look too. It was an arm! We both looked closer and it was Optimus! He's in a really bad way. But I can't let Megatron find him. I motioned for the recruit to help me get Optimus out of the rubble.


He got the message and helped me. He then introduced himself as Smokescreen. Nice to meet you but we need to get Optimus out of here. We uncovered him and started to drag him away. I went as far as I could go without getting caught and let Smokescreen do the rest. He thanked me and I headed back to the Warship. There weren't any other bodies aside from Optimus'.


As long as everyone else escaped, they might have a chance. Might. But the destruction didn't end with the Autobot base. Megatron destroyed the town of Jasper, Nevada and killed the human Military that attempted to stop us. I didn't want (Y/N) to witness any of this but there was nothing I could do. She just stayed by my side.


I would think she wouldn't have minded if I didn't show her any compassion. But there's no way to stop Megatron or even help the Autobots now. They're all scattered to Primus knows where and Megatron is so mad with power that there's no way to stop him. I'll have to let the Autobots do the rest on their own. Sorry, Autobots, but there's nothing I can do to help you right now. You're on your own.

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