Lost Spark (Megatron)

14.

"So, what's this mission we have Megatronus?" Strika asked appearing next to Megatron in the control room. 

"The autobots has a proposal, and I want to hear them out with you by my side,"

"Awww don't I feel so honored of course who's all going?"

"Just me and you, Soundwave groundbridge," He said as Soundwave nodded and opened the bridge to the location the autobots told him to go. 

Once on the other side of the bridge was Optimus and Arcee they were at the same place as last time causing Megatronus to smile. 

"Optimus, the last time we were here you tried to terminate my mate,"

'If you hurt Jack in anyway I swear I'll-"

"Arcee, enough," Optimus said grabbing ahold of her shoulder. 

"Oh, Jack is doing just fine in fact. I've bene looking out for him he's perfectly fine, getting used to being a Decepticon,"

"Why don't I believe you?" Arcee asked narrowing her optics at her. 

"Jack thinks your not coming for him, and I've been around to comfort him since my amazing boyfriend allowed me to keep him as a pet,"

"Why you!" Arcee says trying to strike at her, but Optimus held her back again. 

"Optimus, now the little spat between our favorite girls are over,  how about that Proposal you mentioned on the computer?"

"I propose a trade. All of this," He said handing out a bag as he threw it in front of Megatronus feet. 

"Oh wow! Relics!" Strika said picking one up as it was blue and white. 

"Careful hon, that's a Spark extractor dont want to accidentally use it, all this is nice and all but is that all you really have to offer me? relics?" He asked pointing to the bag Strika was still inspecting. 

"OOOO! THE PHASE SHIFTER! I've only heard legends!" Strika claimed causing Megatron to chuckle as he shook his head. 

"What more do you want Megatron?"

"Your surrender of course, so Strika and I may rule the Earth as we've always planned to,"

"That I cannot accept Megatron, I will not put more human lives in danger,"

The groundbridge then opened up behind them as Strika whined before putting the Phase shifter back. 

"Then never see Jack Darby again," he said as the two turned around. 

"NO! WAIT!" Arcee says as Optimus closed his optics. 

"MEGATRON!" Optimus yelled causing him to stop in his tracks. 

"Yes?" He asked with a sadistic smile on his faceplate. 

"I have another offer, me I know you want to get back at me for killing Strika the first time, I will surrender myself to you if you release Jack,"

"Optimus, you don't have to do that!"

"Arcee, I will do whatever it takes to make Jack's life normal again away from the Decepticons, if I have to serve under Megatron and Strika, so be it,"

"A tempting offer old friend, but how do I know you'll be loyal to the Decepticon cause, you can try to contact the base or give away our very location our secrets!" 

Optimus stepped forward as he kneeled down before him and Strika as her optics went wide. 

"I Optimus Prime, relinquish my title from the Autobots to serve under you my one true master, If I ever were to disobey your orders or even try to contact the Autobots, I give you my permission to snuff out my spark,"

"I accept your proposal Optimus, welcome to the Decepticon rank," Megatron says as Optimus stood up. 

"But.... What about my pet?" Strika asked pouting. 

"Honey this is Optimus Prime do you really wanna lose this oppertunity to have a PRIME in our ranks?" He asked raising an optic ridge. 

Strika sighed slumping her shoulders. 

"Fine, I'll go get him," She grumbles. "Can we keep the relics?"

"Yes,"

"Then it makes up for it the Phase Shifter is mine," She smiles kissing his cheek before going inside the still opened groundbridge. 

Once Strika was inside Arcee frowned. 

"Megatron there has to be another way around this, you cant..... you cant just join the Decepticons!" 

"Arcee Jack's mother just wants him home, and you do as well. I will be fine. Surrendering is the only way to ensure his safety," 

"Optimus is correct Arcee, unless you wish for my beloved Strika to keep him forever," 

"I-I-I Can't, he needs to come home. Optimus we'll find a way to get you back," 

Just then the groundbridge reopened as Strika came out with Jack in her servo. 

"Arcee, what is this about? What did she mean Optimus is giving up his title to the autobots?" 

"Jack, things are complicated right now, the most important thing is that you are okay,"

"No! I'm not allowing this to happen. I'm not allowing Optimus to relinquish his fight against the Decepticons for me,"

"Awwww does that mean my pet wants to stay with me?" Strika asked petting Jack's hair with her servo finger causing Megatron to roll his optics. 

"If it means Optimus stays with the Autobots, yes," he said in a serious voice looking directly at a smiling Strika.