Beast Wars Prime

Fossils, Friends, and Foes Pt.1

Welcome back. Time for the next chapter. Sorry for the delay but this chapter took some time to right. Little heads up, this chapter and the next two will be happening almost simultaneously. Somewhat like how the episodes about the hunt for the Cybertronian relics all happened at the same time. We also get our first new Maximal in this chapter so, enjoy.

Optimus called a meeting two days after the Maximals' nightmares began. "We have reports of Decepticon activity in three different locations." Ultra Magnus began. Pointing to three locations lit up on the map behind him.

Agent Fowler picked up from there. "We have their locations down to a temple in Brazil near the Amazon River." He said, pointing to a dot in South America. "Scotland near the Hebrides Bluffs." He pointed to the dot in Europe before pointing to the closest one. "And finally, in New Mexico near Carlsbad Caverns."

Ultra Magnus picked back up from where he left off. "We know those locations don't have any Energon deposits. That said, we need to figure out what it is they're after, and if possible, retrieve it ourselves. Any questions?" He looked out at the assembled Autobots, Maximals, and humans.

Jack raised a hand and Magnus nodded to him. "Is it possible that they could be looking for more artifacts from Cybertron? Or maybe other Decepticons in stasis like Skyquake was?

Magnus shook his head. "The artifacts we recovered are the only ones that were left unaccounted for in the Archives. And as to Skyquake, our files on Decepticon troop placement show he was the only con stationed on this planet."

Miko put her hand up and he nodded to her. "How are we dividing up, and when do we leave?" She was itching to get back out there. Mostly because aside from her nightmares, she was going stir crazy being cooped up on the base for a week.

Optimus took over from there. "We leave as soon as possible. The teams will be Arcee, Smokescreen and Jackson going to the New Mexico location. Second, Wheeljack, Bulkhead, and Miko will be heading to Scotland. Finally, Bumblebee, Ultra Magnus, and Rafael will be heading to the South American temple. Ratchet will be working the ground bridge and I will be on standby if backup is needed."

Optimus took another breath. "Given that this is their first official mission; I want at least one Autobot to be with their teams assigned Maximal at all times." Jack and Raf nodded readily. Miko pouted a bit before nodding as well. "Very well, transform and roll out."

Jack pulled Miko aside on their way out of the room. "Please stay close to them. I need you to come back safely." He planted a chaste kiss on her lips. Blushing she wrapped her arms around Jacks' middle. "Only if you do the same, I don't wanna lose my favorite pillow." She joked.

Jack blushed. The three had taken to napping near each other the last couple days to make up for the nightmares. Being closer to each other seemed to make sleeping easier. Somehow though, Miko always ended up curled up next to him, her head in his mane. Not that he minded. Although apparently whenever she did that, he would start to purr, much to his embarrassment and her amusement.

June came up to the two with Raf in tow. "I want all three of you to come back safely." She said looking up at her kids. She was understandably worried. Despite Optimus' reassurances, she was afraid that she might lose one or all of them. And after last time, it was a possibility that, terrified her beyond belief.

Jack knelt down and looked at her. "Don't worry mom, we will". Miko followed suit. "For your sake, as well as each other's." With that they got back up and walked to where the space bridge was set up.

After splitting up into their respective groups Ratchet fired up the space bridge. "Alright, each bridge will put you a few miles east of your target. Amazon team up first." He called. Ultra Magnus, Raf, and Bumblebee transformed and went through the portal.