"Mix Master, Scrapper, in honor of your successful construction of me and my queen Sadira's space bridge...", Megatron said. He then turned and looked at Serenity, who was in her fallen form, smiling up at him. 

Megatron then looked down at the Decepticons symbol she bore. "The time has come to fully initiate you both into the ranks of the Decepticons. Now, repeat after me, I pledge unquestioning loyalty to Megatron and the Decepticons cause.", Megatron continued. 

Mix Master and Scraper then repeated his words. "I shall devote my spark to achieving our goal of a Decepticon-controlled Cybertron, by any means necessary.", Mix Master and Scraper repeated. 

"And annihilate all who have driven us from our rightful homeworld.", Megatron said. "Surrender is not an option.", Mix Master and Scraper repeated. 

"Welcome brave Decepticons. Your destiny awaits.", Megatron said, as he branded the two. Sadira was smiling the whole time, as they screamed in pain. 

"Rise up and serve your new masters.", Megatron commanded, as he wrapped his arm around Sadira, pulling her into him. "There's going to be oil, right?", Mix Master asked. 

"Weak minded fools...", Sadira whispered to Megatron. He smirked down at her and then turned to look at the space bridge. 

"With this Allspark fragment powering up our space bridge, nothing will stand in the way of victory. Would you care to do the honors, my dear?", Megatron asked, as Sadira took the fragment and put it in the power generator. "Professor Sumdac, if you would care to do us the honor?", Sadira asked. 

"Serenity, this isn't you! Please don't do this!", Professor Sumdac pleaded. Sadira then slammed her fist into the glass. 

"I'm no longer that weakling Serenity! She never had the power to do what I can do! Megatron has finally freed me, Sadira. The true ruler of Cybertron! Me and Megatron will rule together and I will have my revenge for what they did to the Fallen, my father.", Sadira yelled out. The professor then looked sadly at her. 

He then went to turn on the bridge, but nothing happened. "I don't understand what's wrong. The power sequencing won't respond. Perhaps I misinterpreted the schematics.", Professor Sumdac said. 

Megatron then groaned. "Don't worry, my love.~", Sadira said, placing a kiss on Megatron's cheek. 

"If our space bridge is to become a reality, it would appear we should acquire additional help.", Sadira continued. Elsewhere on the moon. 

"Never before have I seen a more impressive group of lethal fighting machines. Pretty good looking if I do say so myself.", Starscream gloated, as he looked at his clones. "That pompous bag of bolts Megatron won't know what hit him! He'll be crushed in our wake and the princess will be mine!", Starscream stated, as he put one of the cone heads on, before taking a small piece of the Allspark fragment and putting it inside. 

"Us? Against Megatron? Are you insane?! I think I just sprung an oil leak.", one clone said. "Silence you fool! Megatron is a worthless pile of scrap metal compared to my genius! And the princess should be grateful that we would even want her.", Starscream growled. 

"Brilliant observation. Brilliant! But, your genius pales in comparison to our leader. The original Starscream.", another clone stated. "Oh, I could listen to this one all day.", Starscream said. 

"What are you talking about? I'm the original Starscream.", one clone said. "Liar! I'm the original Starscream!", another clone told them. 

"I never said I was the original Starscream.", one clone said. "You just did it right now.", another clone argued. 

"No, I didn't.", one clone said. "Yes, you did.", another clone said back. 

"No I didn't.", one clone said. "Yes you did.", another clone said back. 

"No I didn't.", one clone said. "Oh, haven't you figured it out yet? He's a pathological liar! Each of us clones represent one aspect of your personality.", the female Starscream said. 

"He's a coward, he's an ego maniac, he's a suck up, and he's a liar.", female Starscream continued. "I'm not!", one clone objected. 

"So, what part of me did you come from?", Starscream asked. "Don't ask.", female Starscream replied. 

"This is going to be a lone abital cycle.", Starscream groaned. Back at Megatron's hideout. 

"Everything is going as planned. Oh, great ones! As you have predicted, the Decepticon uprisings at the rim of the galaxy are staining Autobot forces to the breaking point.", Shockwave said to Megatron and Sadira. Sadira then smiled. 

"That is wonderful news. And what about my "dear" uncle?", Sadira asked. "I plan on taking care of him like you asked, Queen Sadira.", Shockwave replied. 

"We have a more immediate problem. Track down Cybertron's top space bridge technician and deliver him to Earth as soon as possible.", Megatron ordered. "By any means necessary! The future of a Decepticon victory depends on it.", Sadira ordered. 

"One moment, my excellencies while I access the Cybertronian data net... Now that's odd.", Shockwave said. "What is?", Megatron and Sadira asked at the same time. 

"I've tracked down Cybertron's best space bridge expert. But, he isn't on Cybertron.", Shockwave replied. "Then, where is he?", Megatron asked. 

"On Earth.", Shockwave replied. He then showed them a picture of Bulkhead. 

At the plant, Bulkhead was painting a picture of Harvester. "Can I move? My joints are starting to squeak.", Harvester asked. 

"I guess we can take a break.", Bulkhead replied, as he set down the brushes. "But, remember it's not finished. I think this is my best one yet.", Bulkhead continued. 

Harvester looked at the drawing that showed Sari in a very strange way. "It's very interesting... I just didn't think my head was so big.", Harvester said. 

"That's your leg. It's called... It's called an abstract like that human artist piosco.", Bulkhead stated. "Oh, it looks like an oil spill.", Bumblebee said, grumpily. 

"How can you be painting when Serenity is in the clutches of Megatron?!", Bumblebee continued. "We don't have any orders from Prime yet. And we need to stay put in case we all have to go out. Painting helps me keep calm.", Bulkhead told him. 

Meanwhile, Optimus was in his room, pacing back and forth. "What can I do, Ratchet? I let Serenity down and who knows what Megatron has done to her. I never should have been a leader or her protector.", Optimus said. 

"You knock it off, Prime!", Ratchet yelled out, causing Optimus to stop his panicked pace. "Serenity wouldn't want you to beat yourself up. She made the choice.", Ratchet continued. 

"But, she wouldn't have made that choice, if I hadn't messed up.", Optimus said. "What were you supposed to do? Right now, we need a leader. Serenity needs you to be a leader and we will all follow you in to rescue her.", Ratchet told him. 

Optimus looked off for a moment and gently rubbed that scare that went over his spark. "Ratchet, I already let Serenity down. If I lead... I could lead us all to disaster.", Optimus said. 

"Now that's not the bot Serenity fell in love with. And if you really believe that way, then you have already led us into defeat.", Ratchet stated. At Megatron's hideout. 

"Bulkhead? That brainless moron is a space bridge expert?", Sadira asked, not believing what she was hearing. "This Autobot is a rather unique case. According to his file, he has discord higher than any other Cybertronian scientist on his space bridge aptitude test. Yet seems to have no other discernible skills.", Shockwave explained. 

"I don't care if he knows his crankcase from his drive shaft! All that matters is his ability to complete the space bridge.", Megatron said. Outside, the blue racer was speeding by and listening in. 

"But, an Autobot will never cooperate willingly with the Decepticons.", Shockwave pointed out. "That will not be a problem. I plan to make him an offer he cannot refuse.", Megatron told him. 

Hearing that, the blue racer immediately changes course and heads towards Detroit. At the base, everyone had gathered around Bulkhead, trying to ease the tension and their nerves, while Optimus tried to come up with a plan. 

"It needs more color. Something bold.", Bumblebee instructed. "But, not so bold that it gives me a processor ache.", Ratchet commanded. 

"Perhaps some trees? Nature can be very inspiring.", Prowl suggested."Maybe it should have a caption so people can tell what it is supposed to be.", Sari suggested.  

Bulkhead then pulled away from his painting, satisfied. While to everyone else it looked... interesting. 

"Uh... Maybe I was wrong about the color.", Bumblebee suggested. "And the trees...", Prowl added. 

"Now I think it needs a longer caption.", Sari said. Bulkhead then stood up and walked away. 

"Bulkhead, where are you going?", Harvester asked. "To find another canvas. This one is ruined.", Bulkhead replied. 

Harvester rushed after him, as he left. Soon after they left, Optimus then came out. 

"We are going to save Serenity. Sari's key is able to pick up Cybertronian signatures and Bumblebee and Bulkhead picked up that transmission. If we head to that area, we may be able to trace them. After that we will... Hey, where are Bulkhead and Harvester?", Optimus asked. "They went on a walk.", Sari answered. 

"We need them for this. I'll go and get them.", Optimus said. "I'll come with. Besides, I need to cheer up Bulkhead a bit.", Bumblebee said, as he transformed and Sari hopped in.

In Megatron's hideout. "The importance of this mission cannot be underestimated. I will handle the Autobot Bulkhead myself.", Megatron said. 

Sadira then wrapped her arm though his arm. "My love, allow me to come with you.~", Sadira said. 

Megatron looked down at her. "As much as I want to see you destroy the Autobots, I won't risk you being taken by them again.", Megatron told her. 

Sadira then smiled deviously. "Don't you remember that Autobot can no longer control me? The princess's vow made sure of it.", Sadira stated. 

Megatron then smirked. Then, Lugnut and Blitzwing came over. 

"While we are away, I need you two to pick up an item for us at Sumdac tower. A little something that should help the Autobot to cooperate with us.", Megatron ordered. "But, oh grand and glorious ones! The professor can not be trusted alone with the new recruits. Who will keep an eye on him?", Lugnut asked. 

"He does have a point...", Sadira said, as she looked at the professor. "How about I just crush the little worm?" Sadira asked, as she started to walk over to the cage only for Megatron to grab onto her arm. 

"Not yet. He may still be useful to us.", Megatron told her. He then tied the professor to him and both he and Sadira flew to Detroit. 

In Detroit, Bulkhead and Harvester were walking together. "I just want them to like my work.", Bulkhead said. 

"But, aren't artists supposed to paint what they feel? You were painting me. Not what you feel. You can't worry about what other people think.", Harvester stated. Bulkhead then thought for a moment. 

Paint what he felt. If he painted what he felt, he would paint his spark racing whenever Harvester was around him. 

He would paint the way he felt about her. "I'm not so sure I can do that.", Bulkhead said. "Well, I think you need to listen to Harvester. If you want to paint a bunch of ugly squigly blotches, then who am I to tell you that it stinks?", Bumblebee said, as he tried to cheer him up. 

"How is that helping?", Optimus asked, as he transformed, "Bulkhead, Harvester, we need to-", Optimus continued. 

Before Optimus could finish his sentence, a cannon shot at them from above. "Megatron!", Bumblebee yelled out. 

"And is that Serenity?", Optimus asked, as she transformed. Sari then looked at Megatron's cockpit. 

"Dad?! He's alive! My dad is alive. Megatron must have been holding him hostage this whole time.", Sari said, as she dodge one of Megatron's blasts. "Or working for him this whole time.", Bumblebee suggested, as he grabbed Sari out of the way. 

"What?!", Sari exclaimed. "I'm just saying.", Bumblebee said. 

"My dad would never!", Sari shouted out. "Can we talk about this later?!", Bulkhead shouted out, as he pushed Harvester out of the way. 

He, however, accidentally landed on top of her. Both of their faceplates meeting. 

This didn't go unnoticed by Sadira. "The femm bot is mine! She will be a perfect hostage.", Sadira said. 

But, Optimus stood in her way. "Serenity, come on! I know you are in there.", Optimus pleaded. 

Megatron then transformed and landed between her and Optimus. The professor chained across his chest, making the perfect shield. 

Optimus brought out his battle ax and Bee brought out his stingers. "No! Don't shoot or chop! You'll hit my dad!", Sari yelled out. 

"She's right.", Bulkhead pointed out, as he helped Harvester up. "So, what are we supposed to do? Fight him with snappy comebacks?", Bumblebee yelled out. 

Megatron then shot at them, as they scattered. Bumblebee then saw the blue racer. 

"The blue racer? I knew it! He must be working with Megatron, too. Moving to intercept.", Bumblebee said, as he chased after him. Bulkhead was getting a hammering from Megatron, as he tried to protect Harvester. 

Meanwhile, Sadira and Optimus were in the middle of a standstill, locking her wand with the blade of his battle ax. "Serenity, come on! Please, you have too.", Optimus said. 

Sadira then pushed him away, as he went sliding back. "Haha! Pathetic... You really believe your little princess is still here? I can assure you, lover boy, that she isn't.", Sadira mocked. 

She then shot Optimus into a tree. But, Sadira didn't see Sari run up to her and grab the bottom of her leg. 

"Come on, Serenity! Your my adoptive big sister! Sisters don't give up on each other!", Sari shouted out. Sadira's eyes then flashed to blue, as she looked down at Sari. 

"Sari?", Serenity asked, as she leaned down to pick her up. But, before she could, Optimus grabbed her from behind. 

"Sari! Get out of here! Get somewhere safe!", Optimus ordered. As Sari went to hide, Serenity's eyes once again turned red. 

"Let go of me, you walking malfunction!", Sadira growled. Optimus held on tighter, trapping her arms by her sides. 

"Why isn't this working?", Optimus asked. Megatron then came over, dragging a unconscious Harvester and Bulkhead. 

"Let my queen go or the femm bot gets it.", Megatron threatened, pointing his gun at Harvester. Optimus soon hesitated. 

But, realizing he had no other option, Optimus puts Sadira down. She went over to Megatron's side, as she placed her arms on his, before smirking at Optimus. 

"You are wondering why you weren't able to get rid of me. Well, lets just say that that little scare on your chest plate was the final signature to get rid of Serenity and for Sadira to take control.", Sadira stated. Before Optimus could respond, Sadira shot him back. 

She then moved forward, but Megatron held her back. "We will finish him later. We need to move these two while they are still out.", Megatron said. 

Nodding, Sadira grabbed Harvester and Megatron grabbed Bulkhead, flying away with both of them. Meanwhile, Bumblebee had taken out the blue racer. 

"I just nailed that lousy Decepticar! How are you guys holding up? Bulkhead? Prime? Harvester?", Bumblebee said. He then saw Bulkhead and Harvester being hauled away and Optimus driving up. 

Bumblebee then turned his attention to the blue racer. "Alright, Zippy! Start talking.", Bumblebee commanded. 

The blue car then transformed. "First.of.all.the.name.is.not.Zippy.As.A.Matter.of.fact.I.don't.think.I.have ever.met.a.bot.name.Zippy.So.I.can.only.assume.you.came.up.with.that.as.a.reference.with.my.speed.which.may.be.technically.accurate.but.lacks.a.certain.creativity.", the blue car said, rather quickly. 

 Bumblebee was now speechless, for once. "More.to.the.point.the.names.Blur.I'm.A.Autobot.Intelligence.Agent.sent.to.this.planet.by.the.Elite.Guard.to.keep.an.eye.on.Optimus.prime.and.his.crew.as.well.as,monitor.Decepticon.Activity.and.make.sure.Optimus.treats.Serenity.well.who.i.have.taken.a.personal interest.in.because.I.use.to.be.her.body.guard.She.also.seems.to.be.under,Megatron's.Controll.which.I.canonly.reaon.is.becasue.Megatron.has.finnaly.use.the.aslarp.fragments.to.control.her.And.you.my.friend.have.just.blown.itA.decicly.ago.I.had.a.look.over.servalence.desighn.to.uncover.Megatron's.plot.to.conquer,Cybertron.and everything.was.going.according.to.plan.when.I.intercepted.a.communication,with,the.Decepticons.leader.and.a.unknown.double.agent.they.were.in.the.mist.of.plotting.a.the.abduction.of.a.unsuspecting.Autobot.which.now.from.the,status.of.the.current.ground.situation.appears.to.have.been.successful! Got that so far?", Blur continued, while talking to them. 

"Could you repeat the last part?", Bumblebee asked. "Which.Last.Part?", Blur asked. 

"Oh, just everything after the names. Not Zippy.", Bumblebee replied. Blur then sighed. 

"I.really.need.Serenity.for.this.", Blur commented.

In the hidden lair, Bulkhead was being held captive and Harvester was being held at gunpoint by Sadira. "Bulkhead?", Professor Sumdac asked. 

"Professor Sumdac, are you alright? Sari has been worried sick-", Bulkhead said. "Silence Autobot! As improbable as it may seem by the looks of you, I have it on good authority that you are quite the genius when it comes to space bridge technology. Equally is the quality of the fact that I need your help.", Megatron said. 

"Never going to happen, Megatron! Not as long as I have an ounce of spark left in my chamber.", Bulkhead stated, bravely. Harvester then looked at him and smiled. 

Only for her face to get kicked by Sadira, sending her to the floor. "Harvester!", Bulkhead shouted out, as he struggled to get free. 

"Have it your way, Autobot. Why don't you show our guests what you picked up at Sumdac tower?", Megatron said. They all turned to look behind Bulkhead, seeing the Headmaster unite. 

"Refuse to cooperate with us and I will have to choose but to cut off Harvester's head. And replace it with this Headmaster's unit.", Megaton threatened. "You wouldn't!", Bulkhead said, getting defensive. 

Sadira then forced Harvester on the ground. "Let's test that theory, shall we?", Sadira said. 

The Headmaster unit moved closer to Harvester, as she began to struggle. Sadira then smiled. 

"Yes! Struggle, little mouse. It makes the game so much funner for the cat.", Sadira smirked. "Yo, Megs! Queeny! I hate to complain, but we're running a little low on oil.", Mix Master said, as he and Scraper moved into the room. 

"Mix Master, Scrapper, it's me! Your old pal, Bulky! Remember? A little help here!", Bulkhead shouted out. "You know that bot?", Mix Master asked. 

"Not ringing any bells.", Scraper replied. Bulkhead then turned to Harvester. 

"What about your adoptive sister, Harvester?", Bulkhead asked. Both of them moved over to Harvester and moved down to her eye level. 

"Yeah! I remember she was the one who attacked us at that joint. Remember, Scap?", Mix Master replied. "Yeah, but we did have a sister. Except her name was Lady. Is that who you are?", Scraper added. 

"It used to be my name.", Harvester said, struggling to get away from the Headmaster unit. "Do not try and rescue her!", Sadira ordered, pointing her wand at