Book 3 in the "Transformers: Legacy" series === With Bumblebee and Starscream captured, Optimus is trying to gain the firepower of the Cybertronian governments to save them. It's unfortunate that they seem reluctant to do so, and the feeling of impending disaster lingered over his helm. The duo weren't fairing much better. Bumblebee was put under Unicron's control, and Starscream is being spared for Primus-knows-what. Meanwhile, a certain other duo has a different plan in mind. === This story is also up on AO3, under the same title & the account Smokey_Prime9000. Warnings include robogore, and mental health topics, such as anxiety & PTSD. Be aware while reading. (title & summary is subject to change)