Transformers: Fall of Unicron

Chapter 14: For better or for worse?

The black figure disappeared into the darkness. 

Cade quickly got up, taking hold of Lennox and laid him gently onto the ground.

"Warn ...the ...Autobots..." Was all Lennox was able to say before he breathed his last breath.

"No, no, no, no! Lennox." Cade whispered in panic, but it was too late; William Lennox was dead.

"Is he ..." Maggie whispered quietly.

Sam just hung his head down.

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"You chose the wrong time to come here, Olympus." Optimus Prime growled, drawing his sword and locking eyes with the corrupted Predacon as the Autobots stood protectively in front of Bumblebee.

"Oh? You mean when you're at your weakest? I think that's a very good advantage for me, and a very unlucky disadvantage for you." Olympus Prime smirked evilly.

"Little did you know we're at our strongest." Optimus Prime then ran at Olympus Prime, both of their swords colliding together.

"You'll never win; I am unstoppable." Olympus Prime growled, holding his sword firmly against Optimus Prime's weapon.

The Prime struggled slightly, but gained up all his strength to push Olympus Prime backwards.

The Predacon stumbled back, but quickly gained his footing only for Hound and Crosshairs to start shooting at him.

Olympus Prime growled as he used his arms to block the impending hits. "Curse you all!!" The Predacon shouted as he then transformed and flew out of there.

Hound and Crosshairs lowered their weapons, turning to face Optimus Prime.

"What now?" Crosshairs asked.

The Prime thought to himself before answering. "We will return back to the humans, with Bumblebee with us. And once we get there, we will repair our comrade then discuss our next move against our new enemy." Optimus Prime replied firmly.

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A few days after the encounter with the black mist and Lennox's death, Cade watched as the Autobots drove up, transforming in the process.

Lennox's lifeless body laid on the ground, the long grass surrounding him, gently blowing in the wind.

"Should ...I tell them?" Maggie asked sadly.

Sam was leaning against an N.D.D. truck, he hadn't slept much since the event, so he had dark circles around his eyes.

He shook his head at her question. "Let Cade explain." He whispered.

Maggie nodded as she looked down, walking over to Cade, who was sitting down in the tall grass.

"What?" He asked, half annoyed as he looked up at her.

"Sam says you should explain to the Autobots about what happened." 

"Did he now?" He replied almost angrily.

The Autobots walked over closer to where the humans and some of the soldiers were.

Optimus Prime had Bumblebee in his arms, resting him down in the grass.

Bumblebee wasn't dead, he was just unconscious due to his current physical state.