Transformers Prime: Maximal Revolution

Chapter 10

When they exited the GroundBridge Destiny wasn't sure what to expect, but to find herself in some kind of destroyed building wasn't it. "What. . . is this?"

"This was our original base, Outpost Omega One," Optimus answered his companion with a grave look. "It was destroyed by the Decepticons."

"Is this what you wanted me to see?"

"No, what I want to show you will require flight." Optimus activated his jet pack and took to the skies, Destiny took on her Alicorn mode and quickly followed. At first it looked like nothing was around but desert and cliffs until a shadow appeared in the distance and she realized they were heading towards it. "Remember the Omega Lock?"

Optimus voice startled her, turning her head Destiny saw he was looking at the shadow they were approaching. She nodded, remembering it was a device Megatron tried to active. The more she heard about this Megatron the more she didn't like him. The Alicorn thought maybe she shouldn't be so judgmental about a mech she hadn't even met yet but Destiny knew Optimus wasn't lying. Before either could speak they arrived and what she saw left the Alicorn speechless, it was a human settlement completely devastated.

They landed near the town and Destiny transformed and looked around in dismay. "This is what I wanted to show you," Optimus spoke softly as he too looked around. "This is all that remains of Jasper."

She looked in horror at all the destroyed buildings, "What happened?"

"Megatron attempted to cyberform this world into a metallic planet like Cybertron."

"What. . . would of happened to this world?" When Optimus didn't answer she turned to find him looking into the distance grimly. "Optimus, what would of happened to this world, the people, the animals, everything?"

Finally he answered. "It would of destroyed all organic life." She looked at him in horror as he continued, "To save it I had to destroy the Omega Lock."

"Why. . . why would he have done this?"

"Megatron doesn't hold organic life in high regard."

"Does he hold anything in high regard?"

Optimus didn't answer right away, "One time he did."

They were quiet for a moment before Destiny spoke again, "This is where the humans lived isn't it? June and the cubs."

"Yes."

"What about the other humans that lived here?"

"When Darkmount appeared Fowler was able to evacuate the residents, but when their army tried to attack the citadel Megatron unleashed it's fusion cannons stopping them. It wasn't until a joint attack by us and Fowler's airstrike that we were able to take the fortress down."

Destiny thought this over before asking, "Why did you want me to see this?"

Optimus glanced at her, " I don't want to influence your choice but you need to know what you're going to face. And because sometimes one's word isn't enough, you need to see it for yourself." She couldn't argue with that. "Let's head to the fortress ruins," Optimus suggested.

The two turned away from the town though Destiny looked back as they walked away till it was out of view. She wondered how many humans lived there, how many families have lost a home. . . had almost lost their lives.

Following a trail the two walked in silence. Optimus turned to Destiny, "Are you alright?"

"It's just. . . so much to take in. This; this world, this war. . . even having a name," she admitted. He nodded knowing everything was still new and strange to her. "I'm just. . . I feel really over my head."