"Ironhide to Ultra Magnus!", Ironhide reported. Then, a bomb goes off.

"We're under attack by Decepticon forces! They came out of no where! The space bridge is destroyed, request immediate back up!", Ironhide continued. The video then went black, as another bomb exploded.

Serenity turned her face away, as Ultra Magnus turned off the video. "We're getting report of Decepticon uprisings like this all over the rim of the galaxy.", Ultra Magnus said.

"Sounds like the Decepticons are getting wind that their leader is not as offline as they thought he was.", Jazz stated. "Wonder where they got that idea?", Sentinel asked, glaring at Optimus.

Serenity moved closer to Optimus, looping her arm through his. "That doesn't matter. The point is we are needed elsewhere. Optimus Prime, prepare your crew for departure in 12 mega cycles. Princess Serenity, prepare for departure. You are to be staying with the Elite Guard from now on. This is getting to dangerous.", Ultra Magnus commanded.

"But, sir! What about the Decepticons on this planet?", Optimus asked. "Not to mention the Allspark fragments.", Serenity added.

"Sentinel Prime informs me that there are no Decepticons on this planet, which means we do not need to fear about the Allspark falling into their servos.", Ultra Magnus said. "What about what happen with the false memory?", Serenity asked.

"And with all do respect-", Optimus said. However, Sentinel cuts Optimus off.

"You'll get the chance to tell your side of the story in public inquiry back on Cybertron.", Sentinel told him. "You mean a court marshal.", Optimus stated.

"More like a opportunity to set the records straight. If word gets out that Megatron is still online and that the Allspark is destroyed, it will create panic among our fellow Autobots and embolden the enemy.", Ultra Magnus said. "But, Uncle! The truth is-", Serenity tried to say, but was cut off.

"It's our duty to squash these rumors once and for all. You will understand, Serenity. Understood?", Ultra Magnus told her. Both Optimus and Serenity then saluted.

"Yes, Sir. Understood.", Optimus replied. At the Autobot base. 

"First, I lose my dad and now you guys.", Sari cried out. "I'm afraid orders are orders.", Optimus said. 

"Well, there stupid orders. Serenity, you're the princess! Can't you just say, 'I don't want to go?'", Sari asked, turning to the princess. "I'm the princess, not the queen yet. I haven't come of age. For now, my uncle is in charge. He knows what's... Best.", Serenity tried to explain. 

"But, I need you!", Sari cried harder, running up to Serenity and hugging her leg. "Listen up, small human! The princess and Autobots are not organic babysitters. The sooner you bunch of bolts realize that, the better. And the princess has better things to do than take care of an organic.", Sentinel said, while glaring at Sari. 

"They aren't a bunch of bolts! They're my friends and I need them!", Sari told him. She then runs out crying. 

"Sari! Wait!", Bumblebee and Serenity called out. "This isn't easy for her, Bumblebee, Seri. Give her time.", Optimus said. 

"Unfortunately, time is the one thing you bots don't have. As of now, you are all vital components in the war against the Decepticons. The princess will also be taken off your hands and placed in a more protected environment.", Sentinel told them. 'And taken away from that malfunction...', is what Sentinel was really thinking. 

"What?", Optimus questioned, stepping in front of Serenity. "You can't just treat her like a piece of scrap to be tossed back and forth. She can make her own choices.", Optimus continued. 

"Take it up with Ultra Magnus. She will coming back to the Elite Guard and back to the palace for her own safety. Besides, now that we don't have the Allspark our space bridge is the one advantage we do have over the Decepticons. And we need you repair grunts to keep them up and running.", Sentinel said. He then stepped over the Optimus and Serenity. 

"And Optimus, Seri.~", Sentinel said, as he purred Serenity's name. "A little friendly advice. Do what Ultra Magnus wants.", Sentinel continued. 

"You mean lie?", Optimus asked. Serenity then moved away. 

A conflict was going on within herself. Between the loyalty to her uncle and her loyalty to Optimus. 

She wanted to do what is right. But, her uncle could be right, too. 

It could do more harm than good to tell the truth. But, the truth needs to be protected. 

Optimus understood that, too. "Cut the high and mighty routine for once in your life cycle. Look, I got some pull in Cybertron command. If you keep quiet about Megatron and Allspark and take the fall for leading your crew and the princess a wall, I can get you reinstated in the Elite Guard.", Sentinel whispered, putting his arm over Optimus shoulder. 

"That sounds a lot like a bribe to me.", Optimus said. "Well, call it a favor for not mentioning my little incident with the Headmaster.", Sentinel whispered. 

Optimus then shove Sentinel off him. "Yeah? Well, unlike you, Sentinel, I don't think saving my own hard drive in more important than protecting the truth.", Optimus said. 

"What the princess's hard drive?", Sentinel whispered. "What?", Optimus asked, confused. 

"If you go blabbing, you're putting her life at risk. If the Decepticons know about Megatron being online, they will want to take her for him. Especially, with the Allspark fragment inside her. Also think, if I can get you back in the Elite Guard, you can still see her.", Sentinel replied. 'But, not very much if I have anything to say about it...', Sentinel thought. 

Optimus looked from Sentinel to Serenity, who was standing off by herself, staring off into no where. "What is going to be, Optimus?", Sentinel asked, not whispering anymore. 

This brought Serenity out of her thoughts. "We think the truth in more important.", Serenity stated, walking next to Optimus. 

She looped her arm with his, as they went to walk away. "Then, you both leave me no choice. Optimus Prime, Princess Serenity. I'm placing you both under protective custody until out departure from Earth.", Sentinel told them. 

"What?!", Serenity yelled out. "You can't be serious.", Optimus agreed. 

"I'm not going to have to use the status cuffs on ya, am I?", Sentinel smirked. "Oh, I would like to see you try.", Serenity whispered, lowly.

Elsewhere, the garbage boat was floating through the river, where Starscream suddenly popped out. "You dare strike me, Megatron?! After all my loyal stellar cycles of-", Starscream exclaimed, before he looked around. 

"Wait, where is everybody? How did I get here? I'm not picking up any Decepticon energy signatures, not even my own. I'm to young to be offline! Alright, well this obviously isn't the well of Allspark. So, I can't be that offline. But, I'm still on this pathetic, primitive, planet! I swear from here to Cybertron that I will take you offline for this, Megatron!", Starscream shouted out, before transforming and flying off. In the cave where Megatron had set up base, Blitzing and Lugnut where on the computer. 

"Interesting, you standing right in front of me yet I cannot pick up your energy signature.", Icy Blitzwing stated. "Now we can move about freely in vehicle mode. And those accursed Autobots won't even know we are there!", Lugnut agreed. 

"Impressive work, Professor Sumdac.", Icy praised. "Your Decepticon signal dampeners function well, but now I have a new project for you. A subspace commutator. One that will allow me to contact my Deception's forces at the rim of the galaxy.", Megatron commanded, while stopping at the professor's cell. 

"I'm afraid that is impossible.", Professor Sumdac said. This, however, angered Megatron. 

"I will decide what is possible! And I won't have Decepticon rebels blowing up space bridges whenever they feel like it! We need a coordinated effort to defeat the Autobots. Not random acts of sabotage.", Megatron angrily said. "But, subspace communication would require some form of tack eon energy. No Earth scientist has even gotten through the development stage yet.", Mr. Sumdac explained. 

"Then, it's fortunate that we don't have to rely on Earth scientist has even gotten through the development stage yet.", Mr. Sumdac explained. "Then, it's fortunate that we don't have to rely on the feebler achievements of mere humans, isn't it? The Elite Guard posses a track eon transmitter aboard their ship. All we have to do is steal it.", Megatron stated. 

"And what of the princess?", Icy Blitzwing asked. "This could be the perfect time to take her, before the Autobots take her back to Cybertron.", Icy Blitzwing continued. 

Megatron then thought for a moment. "No, if we take her, the Elite Guard will stay out and spy on Cybertron will know how to get his servos on her.", Megatron said. 

"And what about the memories?", Icy asked. "They are scrambled, like eggs. Hahaha!", Random shouted out. 

"With the Elite Guard gone, we can find all the pieces and make sure she becomes what she was truly meant to be.", Megatron confirmed. Sari sighed, as she sat in her cushion. 

"But, we're her family. We can't just abandon her. Who's going to take care of her when we're gone?", Bumblebee asked, looking up to Ratchet.  "We need a human we can trust.", Ratchet agreed. 

"Absolutely not!", Captain Fanzone yelled out, while in his bathrobe. "Come on, Captain. She's a good kid.", Bumblebee pleaded. 

"You won't even know she's around.", Bulkhead agreed. "Why me?", Captain Fanzone asked. 

"Because you're top on the list of all the humans we know personally.", Bumblebee praised. "Although, it is kind of a short list.", Bulkhead pointed out. 

"And in does include Prometheus Black and Nanosec.", Prowl added. "But, still! You're number one.", Bumblebee said, while giving a thumbs up. 

At the ship, Optimus stood with Sentinel, while Serenity was trying to talk to her uncle. "Face it, Optimus. This deal is the only way you're ever going to get your career back on track. Rid yourself of the stench of those glitch detail losers you've been commanding and at least have a chance with Serenity.", Sentinel whispered to Optimus. 

"What about the stench of the lies your asking me to tell? And Serenity would rather have me tell the truth. That's how I know I have a chance with her.", Optimus said. "No ones asking you to lie!", Sentinel yelled out. 

Ultra Magnus and Serenity then looked back at the two, as they straighten themselves back up. "Just confirm what our scanners have been telling us all along. There are no Decepticons on Earth.", Sentinel said. 

As this conversation was going on, Serenity was trying to talk to her uncle. "Uncle, please listen to me.", Serenity pleaded. 

"You will not go anywhere without an escort from now on.", Ultra Magnus told her. "B-But-", Serenity tried to object, but was cut off. 

"No buts! You're the last thing I have of my sister. I will not, repeat, will NOT risk losing the last family that I have.", Ultra Magnus said. "But, there are Decepticons here on Earth. We have to stop them.", Serenity told him. 

"Do you remember the Decepticons?", Ultra Magnus asked. "Yes. I fought-", Serenity replied. 

"But, our scanners aren't picking up any of their energy signatures, which means they must have left the planet.", Sentinel stated. "That can mean many things! They could have cloaking devices. It could mean they're hiding somewhere. It could mean-", Serenity said. 

"Enough! You will do as you are told. Do I made myself clear, Serenity?", Ultra Magnus commanded, with a stern look. "Crystal.", Serenity replied, sadly. 

What no one knew is that outside the ship, Blitzwing and Lugnut had borrowed under the energy field and made their way to the ship. Blitzwing flew up and grabbed it. 

"The tack eon transmitter.", Lugnut said. "You don't think I know what a track eon transmitter looks like!", Hothead yelled out. 

"Just go!", Lugnut yelled, kicking him into the hole. "Last one in is a rotten engine block.", Random shouted out, as they transformed and headed back. 

Little did they know, that Starscream was hiding behind the blimp and followed after them. As they reached the cave where Megatron was staying, Lugnut was presenting the transmitter to Megatron. 

"Oh, master! Our mission was victorious.", Lugnut said. "Ah! If it isn't my old "pal", Megatron. And what I mean by old pal, I mean the piece of scum that tried to INCINERATE ME INTO OBLIVION!", Starscream shouted out, stepping into the light. 

Megatron narrowed his optic at Starscream. "Starscream, you're alive.", Megatron said. 

"What's the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost. Well, maybe you have!", Starscream stated. He then tried shooting at Megatron. 

But, he quickly brought out his sword, hitting Starscream across his chest. "Is that the best you could do, Starscream? And to think you actually believed you could take over as leader of the Decepticons. You couldn't lead a parade.", Megatron tauntingly said. 

He then charged up his cannon and shot at Starscream. He then walked by Lugnut. 

"Make sure he is offline this time.", Megatron ordered. Lugnut stepped over and looked at Starscream. 

"His spark chamber is empty. His life force has been extinguished.", Lugnut informed. "Dump that piece of traitorous garbage where it belongs.", Megatron commanded. 

So, Lugnut and Blitzwing threw Starscream out into the river outside the cave. But, as they left, Starscream suddenly shot up. 

"Prepare to face the wrath of- What am I doing down here? And why is my spark chamber empty? Maybe I really am a ghost. Or maybe something else is keeping me online. A piece of the Allspark! Indestructible, inextinguishable, which makes little old Starscream immortal. Prepare yourself, Megatron, you pumas scrap heap! For my vengeance will be swift and painful!", Starscream declared. He then seemed to ponder something. 

"With this piece of the Allspark, the princess could be mine! She will be mine!", Starscream continued. Megatron was then using the transmitter to contact the Decepticons. 

"Fellow, Decepticons. Take head, your leader Megatron still lives! Though we remained dispersed throughout the far reaches of the galaxy, exile from our home. We are all still Decepticons, united by our common purpose.", Megatron explained. Starscream then breaks through a the wall and lands in front of Megatron, trying to shoot at him. 

But, Megatron once again used his swords to end him, as he was once again toss out the cave. "The time has come for us to put aside our difference and act as one under my disputed leadership. Only then can we cast off the shackles of the Autobots oppression.", Megatron continued. 

Starscream tried to sneak up on Megatron, but he heard him and shot his cannon at him, causing him to once again be tossed out the cave. "Working together we can raise up our glorious empire once more and crush all who stand in our way.", Megatron concluded. 

He was standing on top of a cliff and  looking at the city, trying to think of a way to get Serenity to turn into a Decepticon. Starscream then tried throwing a bomb at him, but Megatron caught it and threw it back at him. 

Starscream jumped around for a minute, unsure of what to do, until in went off, resulting in him getting thrown off again. Once again, coming online. 

"I think I need another approach. A way to lure that egotistical trash can out into the open. Catching him off guard!", Starscream said. He then gave a startled yelp, as he saw the Allspark shard shoot at a truck by the river, walking towards it. 

He soon found another price of the Allspark. "Hmm... Another Allspark fragment. Perhaps this might do the trick.", Starscream continued. 

He then thought for a moment. "Or perhaps help me lead the princess into a trap.", Starscream added. 

At the ship. "Optimus Prime, Sentinel Prime has informed me about your reluctance to cooperate. I strongly, along with my niece, urge you both to reconsider.", Ultra Magnus said. 

"Commander, the ship's sensors have detected a major spike in Allspark energy.", Jazz stated. "Probably another one of those fragments. I'll go check it out.", Sentinel stated. 

"Negative. Stay here and keep your optics on Optimus Prime and the princess. Jazz and I will report back with our findings.", Ultra Magnus commanded. "Commander, with all due respect, I believe I should come since I'm connected to the Allspark.", Serenity stated. 

"Negative. The last few shards we have found have been unstable. Stay here where it's safe.", Ultra Magnus said, while putting his hands on Serenity's shoulder. "Transform and roll out.", Ultra Magnus ordered. 

So, Jazz and Ultra Magnus headed out. "Jazz gets all the action and I'm stuck playing nurse maid to a insubordinate washout.", Sentinel said, as he glared at Optimus. 

He then turned to Serenity, a smirk forming on his face. "But, I guess it does have it's advantages.", Sentinel continued. 

He then started making his way over to Serenity. "Leave her alone.", Optimus said, as he gets between them. 

"Or else what? I just want to talk to her.", Sentinel told him. "Last time, it was just you two alone. It didn't end well.", Optimus pointed out. 

"That was because she spent the whole day with you. She was already in a bad mood because of that.", Sentinel scoffed. He then shoved Optimus out of the way, as he walked towards Serenity. 

"What are you thinking about, Sweetspark?~", Sentinel purred, as he left practically no personal space between them. Serenity then moved back slightly. 

"Nothing you would be interested in.", Serenity said. She then looked over to Optimus. 

He gave her an "Do you need me to come over?" look. She then shook her head. 

As much as she wanted him to, she didn't want Sentinel to start downplaying Optimus again. Optimus nodded and went over to the computer. 

Sentinel then moved in front of her to block her view of Optimus. "Don't judge so quick, Sweetspark.~ You can tell me anything. I'll listen.", Sentinel purred, putting his finger under Serenity's chin. 

He then forced her to look at him and his astro sized chin. 'You'll listen for five... No, two seconds, before you'll go off and start flirting...', Serenity thought. 

"Huh, our sensors didn't pick up any Allspark energy surges the last fragment turned up. Only Sari's key was able to detect it.", Optimus stated. Serenity then moved away from Sentinel and looked at the computer. 

"It's almost as if someone wants us to find this fragment.", Optimus continued. Serenity then looked closer. 

"Run an infrared scan on that cloud bank.", Serenity ordered the computer. Then, both Serenity and Optimus saw the jet. 

"Starscream!", they said, in unison. "Sentinel, you have to stop them! They're walking right into a Decepticon ambush.", Optimus warned. 

"When are you going to get it though your thick processor? There are no Decepticons on this planet.", Sentinel told him. Serenity then rushed over to Sentinel, while grabbing his hand. 

"Please, Sentinel! They're in danger! You have to warn them.", Serenity pleaded. Sentinel looked down at the princess and at her hands clutching his. 

A devious smirk soon crossed his face. "I'll do it. If you do something for me.~", Sentinel purred, as he grabbed her hands bringing her closer to him, before he kissed her. 

Serenity tried to push away, but Optimus rushed to her rescue. He pushed Sentinel away from Serenity and