The Allspark is lost, save for a single sliver extracted from Megatron's spark chamber.
A war which raged for eons had finally ended, but for how long?
No one expected a long-forgotten power to be unleashed the very day a relic of life was destroye...
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:Their child and parent bond is stronger than I thought.: Starscream noted, both him and Barricade having been watching the two through the cafeteria cameras from their usual corners. They both stood mirroring each other with their back leaned against the hangar walls, arms crossed. :A shame. I would have enjoyed watching the two bicker needlessly.:
:It would have benefitted us, no doubt.: Barricade agreed. :Though, Vector Sigma claiming she's safe with the both of us is nonsense.:
:Is it so nonsensical?: The black and white colored mech snapped his attention to the Seeker. :You had the perfect opportunity to let the woman die, several times, and yet you couldn't allow it.:
Barricade's attention returned to the floor, glaring at it.
:Not even you can say you didn't have any similar opportunities.: He returned, refusing to look at the flier.
:No, I cannot.: Starscream admitted. :But I can make sense of it. You on the other hand- I can see you're more frustrated with the predicament than I am.:
:You try being trapped on the ground with a pair of speedsters.: Barricade growled audibly, earning the slight attention of the tip-toeing Miles, who froze before bolting to the returning Optimus.
:Here she comes.: Starscream warned, noting that Marissa had returned with the Autobot leader, likely conversating about what would be done about Vector Sigma.
Two Decepticons stood glaring at the patient and kind mech, who noted their hate-filled optics. Optimus frowned lightly before pointing his attention toward the running, sandy-haired boy. Miles grinned shyly at Marissa, who gave her own smile and a wave in return. She nodded at Optimus before leaving them to talk. The Prime's frown deepened as she strolled to keep the two Decepticons company.
"Hey, so-" Miles started, scratching the back of his neck, "Ratchet told me about the seating chart change. Is that actually going to happen?"
The titan before him blinked, attempting to bring his attention back to the boy. He had to think a moment to put his answer in order.
"I believe so, Miles. To ensure the safety of you and the others, especially while Starscream and Barricade remain among us. Is there someone you'd rather ride with besides Ironhide?"
"I mean-" Miles coughed, continuing to scratch behind his head. "I was hoping to stay with you, or maybe ride with Sam and Bee. Sam's gonna need some reassurance, 'cause he doesn't like the idea of letting Mikaela ride with Knockout considering he's, well- not really an Autobot?"
Optimus looked over his team, both human and Cybertronian. Indeed, Sam was trying to talk Ironhide and Mikaela into changing their minds. Mostly Mikaela, considering Ironhide would likely take the girl back as his charge in a heartbeat (or rather: sparkbeat). Lennox was to ride with him, and Marissa would accompany her father with Blurr. That left Ratchet without a charge, but, if need be, he'd have to transform quicker than others as the only medical aid trusted amongst the group. Both Velocitronians were quicker on wheels, anyway. For the human's safety, however, they needed to remain with separate guardians in case they needed to split up (The Faireborn's being the only exception to ease the older man's mind).
