Chapter 12 a Rude Awakening

                                          War For Cluster Prime
                                       Chapter 12: a Rude Awakening




The small 'convoy' drove thru the empty streets of Iacon.
the whole time, the two autobots were monitoring for Radio Frequencies.

paticually "Autobot."


a few hours into the trip, Vega (who was in Arcee) spoke.

"a-arcee??"

(("yeah??"))

"how exactly did this whole thing start, exactly??"

Arcee electronicly sighed sharply.

(("you know..i've been wondering that myself."))

"i just wanna know..so to continue Alex mission
  by preventing something like this from happening on Cluster Prime."

Arcee was silent..then, spoke softly.


(("Well..you could say it all started with a Kanon Gladiator called "D-16."))

"uh-huh.."

(("D-16" was a powerful warrior, who bested many in the arenas.")) continued Arcee

(("he became so powerful, that he renamed himself "Megatronus"
    named after 'Megatronus Prime', one of the first thirteen created by Primus.

    Eventually shorting it to 'Megatron', he attained his own band of followers.
    mainly 'Soundwave' and a group now know as the "Combaticons.'))

(("Megatron wanted to involve his brother, 'Orion Pax'
    who worked as a Librarian in the Iacon Hall of Records.

    though they had differing Idealologies
    they both agreed that Cybertron's society could be Better than it was."))

(("Both stood before the Cybertronian Council
    to make suggestions of Cybertron's Future.

    Megatron wanted to reform Cybertron into an Empire.
    one where HE would be leader, and lead Cybertron to being the Dominate Power of the Universe.

    Orion, however..spoke of Equality among not just the differing robot classes
    but of peaceful co-existance between Mechanical and Organic Life Forms."))

"wow.." said Vega

Vexus was silently listening to Arcee's story.
the whole time looking back at her own past (and, she mirrored Megatron on her actions.)

Arcee continued.

(("Alpha Trion, the last of the Dynasty of Primes and Head of the Council
    sided with Orion rather than Megatron, and decided to work towards a Cybertronian Republic.

    Megatron, shunned by the council, felt Betrayed by who he called "brother"
    he severed all ties to Orion and formed a group he called 'Decepticons.'

    he began the Great War by slaying Alpha Trion
    and, destroying Crystal City, the then capital of Cybertron."))

(("Zeta Prime (Trion's replacement) formed his own group called Autobots
    and, waged war against Megatron's Forces to liberate Cybertron and make it peaceful once more."))

"and..Orion Pax?, what ever happened to him??" asked Vega

(("He renamed himself "Optimus", and joined the Autobots as a Soldier.

    When Megatron (aided by Starscream) weaponized Dark Energon
    and, used it to invade and destroy Iacon..Zeta Prime was lost to us.

    though reluctant, Optimus became our leader after that.
    and, has been leading us against Megatron ever since."))

"and..we're going to see Him??"

(("you bet.")) said Arcee

(("if anyone can figure out how to beat he Rogue Cluster
    and, their Decepticon Allies..then, Optimus Prime can."))

Vexus looked out at Arcee's mirrored windows.
as she stared at the darke aged metallic structures..a thought crossed her mind.

"Arcee..why is the Planet low on energy??"

(("Because Megatron infected our planet's core with Dark Energon.")) said Arcee

(("It gave him an edge in the war, but devastated our world.

    Optimus tries to undo what Megatron did, but the corruption of the core was Total.
    the core shut itself down to repair itself, halting production of life giving Energon.

    a process..that would take Millions of Years to complete."))

Vexus froze, stunned at this.

"Is that why Autobots and Decepticons are on Earth??" asked Vega

(("and, Other Galaxies..we had no choice."))

Vexus looked down and frowned, sighing softly.


Meanwhile, within Goldbug..Jenny and Sheldon were having their own conversation.

Jenny was staring out at the endless landscape
her mind wandering on random things.

she then looked and saw Sheldon fiddling with his guantlet's weapon.

"so.." began Jenny, trying to start a conversation

Sheldon glanced at Jenny.

"what??"

"the, uhh..Silver Shell.
  you..m-made it yourself??"

Sheldon frowned, then sighed.

"yeah..i did." began the pale skinned human

"I originally invented it as a poor tactic to get you to like me.
  by proving that not all that all 'good' boys need to be Robots."

Sheldon narrowed his eyes, grumbling.

"but, my plan backfired..as usual.

  at first, i kept using it so you wouldn't be disappointed.
  but, i later kept using it out of my own frustrations of being branded a Freak and a Loser."

Jenny stared at Sheldon in disbelief.

Sheldon continued.

"As Sheldon Lee..i was worthless, even when i DID do something right.
  nobody even noticed all the things i did when Vexus invaded the earth a year ago.

  but as 'The Silver Shell'..i was Loved, Respected, Popular.
  even if they weren't really cheering ME..it felt good to be appretiated."

Jenny looked away.
she looked down and frowned, feeling ashamed at herself.

then, a though occoured to her.

"W-Why'd you alter it's design??"

"you mean: "Why did i Slim-It-Down??" questioned Sheldon

Jenny looked at him and nodded silently.
Sheldon then grinned as he recalled a memory.

"That all happened when i met Alex..and, the Autobots." began Sheldon

"I was captured by Starscream, per Megatron's Orders.
  'ol' bucket head' wanted me to build a full sized army of Silver Shell Drones.

  heh, guess being Too Smart can be a Bad Thing." joked Sheldon

"anyway, i was rescued by the Autobots.
  and, i became part of their covert human division.

  I adapted their technology to my own (mostly based it on Alex)
  and, redesigned my Silver Shell suit to sacrifice brute strength for speed and agility."

Jenny stared at him.

"you..you were captured??!"

Sheldon eyed her.

"you mean, you never noticed??"

Jenny paused, looking away.

"i..i guess not." said Jenny

"ever since the aftermath of the invasion
  i was visiting Vega alot on Cluster Prime, trying to keep the peace."

Sheldon damaged armor suddenly sparked.
he sighed sharply as he tried to repair it best he could.

"CLEARLY my current tech is outdated.

  hopefully the science division of Autobot Moonbase One
  will grant me some much need upgrades and improvements in general."

(("BEEP-BOP Bwoooo...")) said Goldbug

Jenny looked at Sheldon.

"he said-"

"I know what he said.
  i've learned to speak and understand "Electronic."

"oh."


Just then, Goldbug's radio began to static.

(("Goldbug, STOP..i'm picking up a signal.")) said Arcee over a CommLink

the two Autobots stopped and transformed.
Arcee pressed at the side of her helmet, looking up at the sky.

"Arcee to Autobot Command, come in COMMAND."

there was silence.

"Arcee to Command, do you READ ME!??"

((STATIC))

(("Arcee??..that YOU??!")) said a voice

Arcee grinned slightly.

"Blaster, we need a Groundbridge back to Moonbase.
  Alex is severely injured, and needs immediate repairs."

(("Okay..where are you??"))

"Outside of Iacon..near the West Wall.
  we were attacked by Insecticons, so make it fast."

(("the Space Bridge generator has been malfuctioning, lately.
    i can open up a gateway for you and you're team, but it will take awhile.

    but, i'll radio Grimlock and his team
    to get to you're location..juuust in case."))

"Okay..we'll wait, but don't take too long."


Blaster cut off audio link.
Arcee sighed sharply, as she paced around.

"help is coming..but, we'll have to wait." said Arcee

Vega exhaled.

"fine.."

Vega knelt down and laid Alex's capsule down.
she sighed sadly as she place her hand on the glass.

Arcee also knelt down and looked down at him sadly.

"this is all my fault.." said Arcee, finally

"i knew i should of stayed with him during the battle.
  i KNEW it was too dangerous..but, i had my orders."

Arcee wiped a tear from her eye.

"i shouldn't of followed them..i should of stayed."

Vega looked up at the giant femmebot.

"you..care about him ALOT, don't you."

Arcee nodded silently.

"she Should..she IS his mother." said Vexus

Vega and Jenny looked shocked at this.

"What!!?" exclaimed Jenny and Vega in union

"But..i thought Carly was his-"

"Carly was the Human Template for his "alternate mode." began Arcee

"Alex's REAL parents were myself and my boyfriend 'Hotrod'
  when the 'Great Exodus' occoured, most of our protoforms were sents into space.

  Alex was only an infant back then..
  he apparently landed on earth where Carly found him.

  According to Carly, she touched his liquid metal skin.
  which caused her Organic DNA to fuse with his Cybertronian Coding."

Arcee looked down at Jenny, Vexus and Vega.

"This is why Alex is 'Technorganic'..why he looks like this.

  i allowed Alex to live with Carly, if anything to protect him from our war.
  but, Alex somehow found himself fighting our battles on earth..much to my dismay."

Vega took a moment to process this.

"so..Alex was originally a Robot??"

"yes..he was.
  but, his state as a 'cyborg' has granted him some advantages."

"is Alex's father on Cybertron??" asked Vexus

Arcee nodded.

"yes..he is Optimus "Prime-In-Training."
  Hotrod is to become our new leader, once Optimus time has passed."

Arcee then chuckled, grinning.

"I hear the soldiers make jokes at his expense, calling him "Rodimus Prime."


(("heh-heh-heh-heh-heeeeh....))

Arcee suddenly turned, hearing a 'familiar' snicker in the distance.

(("still talking about you're PRECIOUS little hotrod??
    heh-heh-heh..you give him too much credit."))

Vexus and Jenny looked around.

"whose tha-"

Suddenly, something burst from the ground.
as the dust settles..the group see a "femmecon"

one wearing black armor with blade-like limbs on her back.
pale metallic skin and pink eyes that looked 'insectoid.'


Arcee gritted her teeth.

"airachnid." muttered Arcee, darkly

Airachnid grinned evily.

"haven't seen you around in steller-cycles, Arcee.
  not since i snuffed you're old partner, Talegate."

Arcee growled in her throat, activating her weapon.
Airachnid then glanced at the capsule containing Alex Body..and smirked sinisterly.

"ooh..i see you have "visitation" with your kid, Arcee.
  GOOD..cuz' now i know juuust how to hit you where it hurts."

with that, Airachnid's body 'transformed'

her legs fused together, resembling an abdomen
and, her blade-like limbs struck into the ground.

she looked like a cross between a humanoid and a spider.


As Airachnid approached, Vega covered Alex capsule with her body.

"NO!!, STAY AWAY!!!"

Arcee charged her weapon and aimed it at the 'spider-con'

"indeed."

Airachnid snickered evily.

she was so lost in her sadistic thoughts
that she didn't even notice the faint thumping sounds that were getting louder.

Airachnid lunged at Arcee, yelling out.but, something burst from some junk as she did.

Powerful metal jaws clamp down upon her arm.
Airachnid yelled out in pain as she gazed at her attacker: a Robotic Tyrannosaurus Rex.

to the others (minus Arcee and Goldbug) surprise
the Robot T-Rex effortlessly jerked hard and literaly ripped her arm clean off.

Airachnid fell to the ground, gripping her sparking and leaking wound.
the T-Rex chomped down on her dismembered arm and actually swallowed it.

then..it spoke in a deep voice.

"me grimlock..HATE BUGS."

Grimlock's saurian body then transformed into a rather large looking robot.
he drew out a sword hilt which shot out a beam, forming a long blade of solid energon.

"Grimlock CRUUUUUSH."

Grimlock rushed forward, slashing at Airachnid with his sword.
actually terrified, Airachnid evaded the slash attack (seconds before it took off her head)

Airachnid quickly transformed into a helicopter-like vehicle.
she rose up into the air and quickly flew away.


With the threat now gone, Grimlock deactivated his sword and put it away.
he looked over at the Arcee and the other and approached them.

"Grimlock..when Blaster said he'd send a team, i wasn't expecting you." said Arcee

"Dinobots only ones strong enough to fight Insecticons.." began Grimlock

"Me Grimlock lead Dinobots to fight.
  we squash bad bug..squash 'em GOOOOD."


At that moment, an vortex energized in the air.
the others looked at it..then, Grimlock spoke.

"you go..see Optimus Prime.
  Me, Grimlock go meet up with other dinobots."

Grimlock then transformed into his beast mode.
the massive robotic t-rex turned and walked off.


"who..w-was that??" said Jenny, finally

"Grimlock." replied Arcee

"he's the mightiest warrior of all the Autobots.

  his team used to be called the "Lighning Strike-Something-Or-Other"
  but, Decepticon Scientists Shockwave and Tarantulas
  captured and converted them into Dinobots for their own use."

"so..they were suppose to be decepticon/predacon weapons." said Vexus out-loud

"yes..but, they couldn't control Grimlock.
  who escaped, freed the rest of his team and destroyed their lab."

Arcee then looked at the Groundbridge Vortex.

"let's go everyone..Optimus is waiting for us."

Vega nodded as she picked up and carried Alex's Capsule.
the group all stepped inside the portal and entered the 'tunnel'


in mere moments, they stepped out into a large chamber.

it was full of computer systems
and, various Autobots were present there.

"hey, cee."

Arcee looked and saw an Autobot in Red armor
and, wearing a red helmet with silver "bull horns" on it.

"cliffjumper."

the two bots approached and shared a hug.

"good to see you..it's been awhile."

Arcee exhaled.

"i wish it was under better circumstances."

"heh..wish i had an Energon Cube for everytime i heard THAT."

Vega ran over to Cliffjumper.

"Where's Ratchet!!?, Alex NEEDS help!!"

"I..am Ratchet."

Vega and the others look
and, saw a bulky medicbot in white armor approach.

he looked rather old..and, grumpy.

"lemme take a look."

Vega laid Alex capsule down before the medic.
Ratchet then shot a beam of light from the side of his forearm.

he scanned Alex body.

"that's some serious damage..this could take some time."

Rachet carefully grabbed the capsule.

"i'll be in the Medical Wing.
  and, i suggest YOU stay here with the others."

"But-!!"

"Doctor's Orders."

Ratchet walked off, leaving the others behind.

As Vega stared blankly, Vexus approached her
from behind and placed comforting hands on her shoulders.

"Vega..don't worry.
  we're at the Autobot Base, he is in GOOD HANDS."

Vega looked down, frowning.
she exhaled sharply, wiping an oily tear from her eye.

"i know..but, i still worry.
  If Ratchet can't help him-"

"Let's not think that way."


"Sheldon??"

Sheldon looked and saw an Autobot approach.

he was in white armor, with red-and-green stripes
and, had two odd looking devices on each side of his helmet.

"hi, Wheeljack."

Wheeljack eyed Sheldon's damaged and partially destroyed suit.

"hmm, wear out that new Silver Shell suit that we made, eh??"

Sheldon eyed his still sparking left guantlet.

"the..battle at tremorton was 'tense'

"well, just walk with me to my workshop..we'll fix that right up."

Sheldon followed Wheeljack.
as he did, Jenny ran up to him.

"Sheldon!!, i'm not sur-"

"RELAX, girl..me and Shell do this All-The-Time." said Wheeljack

Sheldon looked at Jenny.

"he's right, Jenny..relax, i know what i'm doing."

with that, Sheldon and Wheeljack left.

Jenny exhaled sharply, frowning.
she Still couldn't believe that Sheldon was 'the Silver Shell'

OR, that he may be 'better' at being a hero than she was.


Arcee walked off..then, spotted an autobot in Dark Red-and-Orange armor.

"Hot Rod!!"

Hot Rod looked and saw Arcee approach.

"Arcee??!"

Arcee faced Hot Rod.

"I need to speak to Optimus..it's URGENT."



[Meanwhile, Aboard the Cluster Warship]

Vexus II sat on a throne/chair of 'her' starship's bridge.
she stared out at the front window, narrowing her bright green eyes in anger.

Smytus then walked in and approached her.

"my que-err..EMPRESS, you summoned me??" said Smytus

Vexus II was silent..then, spoke in a dark and low voice.

"mind explaining to me WHY Vega isn't scrap by now??!"

Smytus gulped hard, getting nervous.

"we, uhh..aren't sure, my empress.
  it would appear that She (and, you're counterpart) have vanished."

Vexus II's chair quickly turned.

she glared at Smytus, gritting her teeth and growling.
then, she stood, marched over to her general and struck him across the face.

"IDIOT!!" snapped Vexus II in rage

"She couldn't of just vanish into THIN AIR!!!"

"Yes, but i-"


BEEP-BEEP!!
BEEP-BEEP!!
BEEP-BEEP!!


Vexus II looked at the main holo-screen of the ship.
she then approached the console and pressed a button.

the holo image of a robot's torso appeared before her.

it was SOUNDWAVE.

(("EMPRESS VEXUS..VEGA'S PRESENSE HAS BEEN DETECTED."))

"WHERE!!?" demanded Vexus II

(("ON PLANET CYBERTRON.
    SENTRIES HAVE SIGHTED HER AND OTHERS NEAR THE RUINS OF IACON."))

"Grrr..Then, we must send forces to Find and TERMINATE her!!"

(("METALLIKHAN HAS ELECTED TO LEAD A SQUADIAN TO CYBERTRON."))

Vexus II stroked her chin as she pondered this.

"very well..Metallikhan has my permission to do so.
  in the meantime, i shall begin my assault on Cluster Prime."

Vexus II grinned evily.

"It is time i took back what is rightfully MINE."

(("ACKNOWLEDGED."))

With that, the transmission was cut off.

Vexus II turned and faced Smytus.

"Set a course for Cluster Prime..i have a planet to conquer."

"YES, my Empress." said Smytus, as he turned and walked away

Vexus II grinned evily.




[Autobot Moonbase One, Hours Later]

Vega was sitting alone, her arms hugging her legs.
she was looking down at the floor, a depressed look on her face.

Vexus was standing at a window
overlooking the moon's landscape AND Planet Cybertron.

she too had a sad look on her face.


Jenny finally had enough of the silence
and, approached the two femmebots.

"are we REALLY just going to stand here and do nothing!!?"

Vega said nothing and looked away.

"we have no choice, jennifer." said Vexus softly

"we must let Ratchet do his work.
  he'll inform us of Alex condition."

Jenny marched over to her 'nemesis'

"And, what about TREMORTON!!?
  those Decepticons could still be trashing it!!!"

Vexus looked at Jenny.

"That seems likely.
  but, we must trust that Ultra Magnus will protect you're home..like he's Always done."

Jenny scowled at Vexus (who didn't take kindly to it.)

"what??"

"this is all you're fault you know." said Jenny darkly

"The Cluster wanting to kill Vega, Earth being a target
  Alex nearly getting killed: This. Is. All. You're. FAAAAAULT!!!"

Vexus glared at Jenny, gritting her teeth.

"Do you think i WANTED this!!?
  I'm just as devastated about this, too!!"

Jenny scoffed.

"oh, Puh-Leeeze!!
  if anything, you're working with them as a spy!!"

"How can i be a spy??: THEY REPLACED ME WITH A CYBER CLONE!!!" shouted Vexus, angrily

"I don't care!!
  I don't trust you, and never wil-!!"

"Shut Up, SHUT UP!!!!" shouted Vega, near tears

Vexus and Jenny looked at her.

"Just SHUT UP!!
  I can't take this anymore!!"

Vega buried his face in her hands and cried silently.

"vega..i'm sorry, i-"
"honey, please..don't-"

"everyone wants me dead, my planet may fall apart
  alex is dying, and i'm powerless to do ANYTHING about it!!" muttered Vega in dispair

Vexus frowned sadly.

"vega, i-"

"why is this happening??..WHY!!?"

"been asking myself that exact same question for steller-cycles." said a voice

Vega and the others looked and saw an Autobot approach

he had silver/white armor
a black helmet and a blue visor.

"name's Jazz." said the Autobot

Vega looked away and sighed sharply.
Jazz then knelt down and spoke to her.

"look..i know what you goin' through." began Jazz

"I've lost alot of friends during this war.
  and, we've all often wondered how this all started to begin with.

  we don't like fighting (unlike the Cons)
  but, Ironhide always says that we differ from them
  because we have a 'Truer' reason to fight: Protection and Freedom."

Vega looked up at Jazz.

"what about Alex?..will HE make it??"

"Alex is a tough 'Technorg'
  so, i wouldn't cut him out juuuust yet."


At that moment, a bulky red Autobot walked in.

"Which one of you is Vega??!" said Ironhide

Vega stood up.

"I am."

"Ratchet wants to see you."

Ironhide looked at Jenny and Vexus..then, back at Vega.

"JUST you."

Vega nodded.
then, walked with Ironhide to wherever the Medical Room was.


Vexus and Jenny stared at each other.

"sooo..who wants to hear about the time me and Skyfire beat Bruticus??" said Jazz



[Medical Wing]

Vega walked with Ironhide into what looked like a hospital.

she saw various AUtobots layying on tables.
most so badly damaged, it made her feel sick.


She then saw Ratchet..and, ran up to him.

Vega saw Alex (his body repaired) laying motionless on a table.

"alex!!"

Ratchet looked at Vega.

"This one was tricky..but, i was successful none-the-less.
  I took the liberty of improving on his armor and weapons with Wheeljack's collaberation."

Rachet approached Vega.

"NOW, all he needs is his spark returned."

Vega touched her chest slightly.
she nodded, then approached the table.

"i know."

Vega climbed up on the table.

she stared at Alex body (which looked like he was sleeping.)
she exhaled, then laid down right beside him.

Rachet touched the golden brouch at her neck.
opening up her top and chest, revealing her inner workings.

"now, hold still..this might-"

"i..k-know." stuttered Vega

Ratchet opened up Vega's mechanical heart.

he identified Alex spark and snagged it with an energy stream.
pulling it out of Vega, he carefully placed it within Alex heart/spark chamber.

Vega's chest and top closed up.
she sat up and watched as Alex's chest closed up.

"proceeding system reboot..NOW."

Ratchet shifted his hand into a gun
aimed and fired an energy beam at Alex.

he stopped and stared at Alex.

Vega crawled over and looked right at Alex face.

"a-alex?..alex, please: wake up."

Ratchet looked at his wrist.

"energon levels rising.." began Ratchet, reading his scanners

"audio/video sensors online."

Alex groaned as he began to wake up.
Vega smiled, overjoyed as he began to move.


Alex opened his eyes, his vision fuzzy
seeing nothing but random coding and a blue tint.

it soon cleared..and, he spoke.

"ohh..what?, where AM i??"

Alex sat up, holding his head.

"welcome back." said Ratchet

Vega (unable to hold back any longer) Grabbed and hugged Alex tightly.

"WHOA!!"

"YOU'RE OKAY!!
  thank god you're alright!!" exclaimed Vega

Alex touched Vega, patting her back.

"it's..okay, Vega."

"Yes-Yes, you're perfectly fine.
  now, would you PLEASE get out..i have 'other' patience who require my attention."

Alex smirked.

"nice to see you too, Ratchet."

Alex and Vega hopped off the table.

Alex took a moment to look around.
he then looked at Vega.

"lemme guess..Moonbase One??"

"uh-huh." nodded Vega

"great..it's good to be "home."



[Moonbase Command Center]


"..and, then they made me their Chief." finished Jazz

Vexus looked and saw Vega..and, ALEX entered the room.

"ALEX!!"

Vexus ran over to the two (Jenny did so as well.)

"You're okay!!"

Alex held his head.

"yeah..so it seems."

Alex looked at the cluster queen.

"how long have i been "out-of-commission."

"Hours..and, we've been through ALOT since then."

Jenny nodded.

"we nearly got munched by Giant Bugs..then, got rescued by "Robot Dinosaurs."

"Insecticons and Dinobots..heh, reminds me of the 'good ol' days" said Jazz

Alex looked at Jenny and Vexus.

"who 'else' are here??"

"well..Sheldon went with Wheeljack to fix his suit.
  and, Arcee and Goldbug are someplace else." replied Jenny

Alex narrowed his eyes.

"well..since we're in Autobot Command, i'd like to speak with Opti-"

"Alex..."

the group looked and saw a tall red-and-blue Autobot approach.

most everyone knew it was Optimus Prime.

"it is good to see you functioning again." began Optimus

"Arcee informed me of you're present 'crisis.'
  and, i assure you: we will do everything we can
  to spare Cluster Prime of Cybertron's tragic fate."

"well, that's good to hear." said Alex

Jenny approached Optimus.

"uhh..Prime, sir??
  can we get back to Earth, Tremorton might be-"

"I already contacted Ultra Magnus on the situation in Tremorton.

  but, he reports that a significant number of decepticon forced have retreated.
  Tremorton is now under Autobot Protection, and thus: Out of Danger for the moment."

"really..now, that is "strange." said Alex

Jenny looked at Alex.

"wa-what do you mean??"

Alex had a stern look on his face.

"Last i recall, the cons had the upper hand.
  why would they leave when they were so close to winning!??"

Alex then pondered something.

"oh, OF COURSE..how could i be so stupid!!"

"what??!, what do you mean??!" questioned Ironhide

"Vexus II was leading the attack against Tremorton.
  and, the sole reason for doing so was to kill Vega..NOT take the city."

Vega gulped at this.

"But, Vega's no longer on earth.." said Vexus

"so, their leaving..to find her."

just then, beeping was was heard.

"what's that??" said Alex

an Autobot lower down to the group from a hover platform.

"That is our proximity sensors." began Perceptor

"they have detected a military-grade starship
  approaching Cybertron at a somewhat 'astonishing' speed."

"is it Decepticon??" asked Optimus

Perceptor looked at a holo-screen.

"no..it's a Cluster Prime Warship."

Alex looked at Vega.

"PLEASE tell me that it's one of yours."

"N-No..it's not, i made no call.
  Besides, i halted production of all War-Based technology."

Alex narrowed his eyes and growled.

"slag."