Transformers Prime: Rise of Ayla

Masters and Students

Deep in Space: Megatron's POV

I open my optics to see Ayla floating next to me, badly wounded, but not as bad as me, fore her spark is not visible, like mine is. I can, however, sense that she is still alive, since the bond between her and I is still active. She, however hard I attempt to wake her up, won't work. 'She is more wounded than I thought' I thought to myself. I then go back into a temporary stasis.

Decepticon Ship, Nemesis: Starscream's POV

"Such a shame. But I applaud you, Megatron and Ayla. You certainly made a grand exit." I say in an empty room. "Ah, Soundwave. Cue the audio/visual. I wish to address the troops." [ Beeping ] "The loss of Megatron and Ayla, leaders of the great Decepticon uprising, is certainly a blow to our cause. Yet we mustn't despair over their tragic demise but instead embrace their ultimate sacrifice and build upon the foundation they laid with an even mightier hand." I said.

"With all due respect, Commander Star-- Uh, lord Starscream." said a random Vehicon troop.

"Yes, yes. What is it?" I asked

"If we failed to conquer Earth under Lord Megatron and Mistress Ayla's command, what hope do we have now while the Autobots still defend it?"

Sighs, "Allow me to be crystal clear. I studied for millennia under our former masters. Thus, I am equipped to lead you -- I, Megatron's true heir, lord Starscream, emperor of destruction!" [ Crowd murmuring ] "What?" I scoff. "What use are troops who can't rise to the task of inflicting unspeakable destruction in my name? Ah, but wait. Legend tells of one capable warrior, one who exists here, upon this very planet, one who can be student to my master." I said to myself.

Third Person POV:

"Optimus, why so glum? This planet -- all planets -- Are finally free from Megatron and Ayla's tyranny." says Ratchet.

"I do not disagree, Ratchet. It's just, a small part of me hoped to change their mind, not extinguish their sparks." Optimus said.

"Optimus, his vileness was not slain by your hand but by his own twisted arrogance." Ratchet tries to explain.

"Hmm." Optimus asks.

"I'm sorry. I know the three of you had quite a history." he apologizes.

"But the Megatron and Ayla whom I once fought beside perished eons ago, the day they chose to become Decepticons." Optimus explains.

"The Decepticons may be in disarray, but they aren't without leadership. And while Starscream is no Megatron, he is far from predictable." said Ratchet.

[ Explosion ] "Decepticons! We're under attack!" Ratchet says, panicking.

"It's no attack, Ratchet." [ Coughing ] "It's my volcano. Or was." he says as it deflates.

"Hold still, bulkhead. Jupiter needs its red spot." she says as she drips a little bit of red paint onto the floor. "Whoopsie!" she said.

" What ln the Allspark is going on in here?" asks Ratchet.

"Our projects are due tomorrow." Jack said.

"Maybe it needs one of these doohickeys." Arcee said.

"You're a motorcycle, Arcee. Shouldn't you know how to build a motorcycle engine?" Jack asks her.

"You're a human, Jack. Can you build me a small intestine?" Arcee counters.

"Well, you can't work on these projects in here. You're making a mess." Ratchet says.

"But the science fair's a big part of our grade." says Raf.

"Yeah, if bulkhead doesn't help me finish this model of our solar system-" Miko begins, but Ratchet cuts her off.