The Power Within - Transformers Prime (2)

Chapter Thirty-Four

Whaaaaaat another chapter so soon? I know, I'm surprised too. I just realized though, we're in the end game of season two. As in, a few more episodes to go until season three. I can't believe this story made it so far, but that can be credited to you guys. Enjoy this one!

Episode 21 - Alpha/Omega

[Amanda]

  Alpha Trion- as in the Alpha Trion- was contacting Optimus through a sword. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised. Sure, the sword was the legendary Star Saber, created by Cleona herself a scrap ton of years ago. We retrieved it almost an hour ago, and it never failed to surprise.

  "Optimus," Ratchet was still trying to get through to the Prime, who staring at the glowing, energon-blue blade. "What is Alpha Trion saying?"

  I shook my head. "It's no use, Ratchet. He can't hear you."

  "How do you know?"

  I chewed my lip, then shrugged slightly. "I can feel it."

  The medic didn't argue with that, so we waited. After a long moment, the spell was broken and Optimus stumbled back, caught off guard. He almost fell to his knees when Ratchet stepped forward, steadying him.

  "Easy, Optimus," The medic advised and the Prime regained his composure. His eyes darted around, landing on me, and I gave him a worried look.

  "So," Smokescreen stepped forward, his previous somber mood being replaced by his arrogant one. "Did Alpha Trion ask about me?"

  Arcee was still mad at the rookie and looked ready to blow up, so I stepped in. "What was the message?"

  "It is paramount that we recover the final four Iacon relics," Optimus replied. "The Omega Keys."

  The name sounded so familiar and that feeling overtook me so powerfully I expected a flash to follow, but got nothing.

  What the hell, Cleona? I thought I got a history lesson with every relic.

  "Keys?" Arcee asked. "To what?"

  The Prime paused, choosing the right words. "To the regeneration of our home planet."

  I was stunned, grasping for something to say. The Autobots, however, were thrilled and immediately showed it.

  "Pack your gear," Bulkhead said. "We're going back to Cybertron!"

  Bumblebee buzzed something, sounding confused but mostly happy. Whatever he said made Ratchet actually laugh, stunning me even more.

  "Well, believe it now, Bumblebee," The medic grinned. "Civilization at last."

  "But I just got here," Smokescreen commented. I still didn't know what to say, the news catching me so much by surprise that I barely noticed I had stumbled back to sit on the platform stairs.

  "Remember oil baths?" Arcee said, her previous anger gone as her tone went a little.... dreamy. "The first thing I'm going to do planetside is soak for an entire solar cycle."

  Bulkhead laughed. "I can't wait to tell Miko!"

  I think that was when everything set in. The good mood dropped as the Bots realized what going back to their planet meant.

  "..And... Jack..." Arcee's tone was nothing like it was a minute ago. Even Bumblebee buzzed mournfully. They all glanced at me, but I paid them no attention because that fact was setting in on me as well.