Zero & Prime chapter 03: A Mysterious Foe Appears

BW: Here's chapter 03. Since there's likely no Gandalf familiar runes on Optimus, he won't be Gandalf. But, that doesn't mean Derflinger won't appear in this crossover, but I'll save that for later. And of course, there's the identity of the surprise character waiting in this chapter, and he can't wait to "blast" ya! Now, let's begin!

(I don't own Familiar of Zero or the Transformers franchise)

Ride the to the location to the Energon deposit turned out to be a long one. Optimus in his caravan form is faster than any horse carriage, but will still take some time to get there.

Luckily, Colbert was able to pass the time with Optimus by exchanging information about each other's world and culture, and the how his wondrous metal caravan form works, such the radio, seat belts which had the two strapped in order to sure they remain secured during vehicle movement, and many other new things. Optimus even told them of Earth, where the vehicle Optimus scanned was made.

"Amazing, there's another world inhabited by humans? And they use lesser technology to create these metal caravans?"

"Yes. These vehicles are known as cars. In the case of my current form, it is a truck." said Optimus, talking through the radio.

"Extraordinary!" Colbert exclaimed, excitedly. He jotted down everything he heard on a small notebook he took with him.

"I've never heard of such things." said Louise, who had been quiet most of the trip. Optimus and Professor Colbert seem to hit it off pretty well and she didn't want to interrupt. Honestly though, many of the things Optimus spoke of confused her to no end.

The subjects shift variously as time goes on.

Colbert has just informed Optimus about the workings of nobles and commoners.

"I see. So, those who perform magic are considered Nobility, and those who cannot are common folk."

"Yes. That is the system of our society." answered Colbert.

"Hmm…" Optimus remained silent, deep in thought.

"I take it you don't agree with this society?" Colbert asked. He feels he can understand what Optimus is thinking.

"I do not." replied Optimus. "This system of yours, it reminds me of the caste system on Cybertron. Those born from the Well of All Sparks are assigned a caste, or roll. From low castes are miners and workers. Middle castes, building and civil engineering. High castes, Art, Science, Government. Assignment of Castes is immediate and absolute."

"Why does that bother you?" asked Louise. This talk of their respective hierarchy peaked her interest. "Those mid and low castes were made to support higher castes of your society, right? The commoners of our world do the same thing. They have to serve and support all of Nobility. That's how it works."

"That is the problem." said Optimus, "Because low and mid castes Cybertronians, or commoners in your case, must serve and support those high in society and cannot oppose them, it often leads to inequality and corruption in the grand scheme of things."

"Then dealing with corrupt ones shouldn't be a problem with the ruling monarch of the nation, or planet in your case. Besides, you were a military leader, weren't you? Surely you'd have the power to keep those ne'er-do-wells in line, and this war of yours wouldn't have started." argued Louise.

"That is where you would be wrong, Miss Valliere." corrected Prime, "You see, before the Great War, I was originally known as Orian Pax, a data clerk. I had no such power then, and I was never a soldier. I was never even a Prime."

"Huh…?" Louise couldn't believe what she heard. Optimus wasn't born from this "Well of All Sparks" as military leader? Just some data clerk who wasn't even a soldier?

"Not even a Prime? So, is "Prime" some sort of rank in your society?" asked Colbert.

"It is one of high distinction on Cybertron. When one is bestowed the Matrix, the title of Prime is their's. I became a Prime when the war began to drain and poison Cybertron of its rich source of Energon."

"I see. And this data clerk job you worked, is it akin to that of a librarian?"

"In human terms, yes." Optimus answered, "I was mentored by Alpha Trion, Head Overseer of the Iacon Hall of Records, where I worked. I read the history records of Cybertron during my time as a clerk. As I continued to study my planet's history, I became aware and concerned by the present corruption of high society, and inequality among the masses."

"And the corruption and inequality… was this what lead to the war you spoke of earlier?"

"…Not entirely. However, it would serve as at least one catalyst…"

"I see…" Colbert sighed. Somehow he knew there was more to it, but was Optimus seem reluctant to continue. Colbert felt he should wait until Optimus felt he was ready. He sees Louise turning her head to the window on her side of Optimus's caravan form. Clearly, she's disappointed that Optimus wasn't a military leader at birth from the Well of All Sparks. Now the atmosphere is heavy, and that wasn't fun. So Colbert had an excellent idea. "How about a change of subject? About this Energon. You say it's what keeps you energized, yes?"

"Yes. Energon can be used for a variety of ways. It can used for consumption as a sort of "foodstuffs" for Cybertronians, power fuel for machines and weapons, currency, and many others." Optimus explained. He has no issue informing the curious professor of Energon.

"Ohh, I can't wait to study them up close." said an excited Colbert.

"I would advise against that." Optimus interjected.

"Huh? Why?"

"Energon is toxic to organic life forms. Humans included. I suggest you use protection if you wish to study Energon in its purest state."

"R-Right. I'll keep that in mind." Colbert said, nervously.

"We are here." said Optimus, stopping in front of a forest area. Colbert and Louise exit Optimus's vehicle form, allowing him to transform back into his bipedal form.

"Follow me." said Optimus, as he walks to the forest.

"Why is he giving the orders?" Louise asked, annoyed.

"Now now, Miss Valliere. Optimus just said it Energon is his food supply, and he knows more about it than any of us. It he's going to, how you say, function properly as your familiar and protector, he'll need to have the energy to do it. No pun intended." Colbert, with a light chuckle at the end, though the seriousness in his voice remained. A moment later, he strolls in after Optimus.

"Hmph…" Louise huffed, following along after the two.

A few minutes later, the bald professor and his pupil catch up to the metal giant standing in front of the entrance to a cave.

"Is this where the Energon deposit is, Optimus?" asked Colbert.

"Indeed." Optimus replied.

"Then why are you waiting? Hurry and go in already." ordered Louise, growing impatient.

"Something does not feel right." said Optimus, "I recommend that we enter with extreme caution."

"It's just a cave. There's probably large animal living inside." Louise said.

"Miss Valliere, I say be cautious because I am concerned for your safety. Please heed my word of warning." Optimus advised. Louise only responded with a glare.

"Miss Valliere, I agree with Optimus. I've felt something eerie ever since arriving here. I advice you trust your familiar's instincts." said Colbert.

"Fine, whatever!" Louise grumbled, "Optimus, you lead the way, since you're so bent on staying safe."

"Just stay close to me." said Optimus. He did not need to be ordered to do so. He transforms his hands into his Energon guns, and advanced into the cave, weapons pointing forward. "Should anything happen, you and Professor Colbert evacuate the cave immediately." he said.

Louise and Colbert follow after him.

It was dark inside the cave. Thankfully, Colbert casted a simple light spell the illuminate the path.

Optimus cautiously scan his surrounds, while pointing his guns in every direction. He knows most caves can be dangerous, either by natural causes, or Decepticon activity. Normally, Decepticons don't leave a traces of Energon they mine from deposits hidden caves, so they're usually barren and unstable.

The bad feeling Optimus was getting didn't have anything to do with the stability of the cave. He felt the presence of something sinister in this cavern. There's someone else here, and the Matrix in his chamber told him that it's no ordinary being, and he'll have to prepare for a fight.

After a while, the three finally found the Energon they have been searching for. Energon crystals, blue in color, and covering the floor, walls, and ceiling, illuminating the entire cavern.

"Here is it." said Optimus. The two mages look upon the crystallized light around them with awe.

"Amazing, so this is Energon!" Colbert exclaimed.

"So pretty…" Louise whispered, her foul mood seemingly forgotten.

Optimus, having seen these caverns so many times in the past, calmly scanned the surrounding area. Now that they are here, the eerie feeling haunting him through the trek here crept up on him even more.

JREEEEE…

An odd sound caught Optimus's audio receptors. It sounded like a weapon charging. Quite possibly a powerful weapon. It couldn't be…

He followed the sound, turning to his left to see a faint purple light glowing in the dark. Each second, it grew brighter and brighter. Above the purple light, Optimus could faintly make out a set of glowing red eyes, glaring with the intent to kill.

"What's that?" asked Louise, having noticed the light and Optimus's cautious behavior growing more active.

BLAST!

"DOWN!" Optimus ducks and shields Louise and Colbert from a purple energy blast flying over head. The blast hit a cluster of Energon behind the three, causing an explosion of mixed purple and blue.

BOOM!

"Wha-What the…?!" Louise squealed in terror.

"What in the name of the Founder?!" Colbert cried in shock.

"Stay down!" Optimus yelled, readying his guns and firing at the assailant. He has no intention of allow whoever this attacker is harm the two humans under his care.

Using the darkness to their advantage, the assailant was able to avoid the Energon blasts that Optimus fired, due to Optimus firing blind at the dark.

The assailant fired multiple purple blasts of energy from cannon mounted on their arm to retaliate from Prime's attack.

Optimus barely managed to avoid some of them, but to Louise and Colbert hindering his mobile ability.

There's two options he could take. One, fight the attacker in the Energon cavern. Two, escape with Louise and Colbert. The first option most likely will prove disastrous, due to Energon being extremely volatile, and prone to exploding upon contact with blasts like these, as demonstrated earlier. Should that happen, the cave could come tumbling down on their heads. His opponent likely knows that as well, and continues to fire.

So, there's no other option then the second. Flee and get out into open terrain.

"We must escape immediately!" said Optimus, as he continue to fire Energon blast, and defend his charge and her teacher.

"Hold on! What's happening right now?! And why is there someone shooting a bunch of purple balls of fire at us!"

"Clearly because they are hostile! Optimus is right. We must fee!" said Colbert.

"RRAAGGHH!" a deafening roar echoed through the cavern. That's when the three hear metallic stomping on the cave's floor, and look in shock of a giant metal silhouette moving at an alarming speed. Upon hearing that Optimus and the two humans plan to escape, the assailant decided they had other plans for Prime and the pesky humans with him.

The assailant from the shadows leaps from their hiding place. Their target: Optimus Prime. With no sign of fear or hesitation, the assailant tackled Prime, throwing themselves and him to the ground, whilst Louise and Colbert dunked their heads down.

To be able to do this means that the assailant is no doubt another metal giant, another Cybertronian. The sounds metallic stomping of clashing metal could be heard, as the two giant warriors immediately began to either punch or strangle each other.

After much struggling, Optimus finally managed to push the assailant off of him, and throw them into a cluster of Energon.

Before the assailant had time to recover, Optimus quickly readied his Energon guns and blasts a cluster on the ceiling, blowing it up and sending stalactites down and crushing his opponent and burying them under rubble.

"You- you did it! You defeated the monster!" Louise cheered. She no longer cares about Optimus not being born as he is now. He's clearly earned the right to be splendid familiar.

"I would not be so sure." said Optimus, readying his battle mask. Somehow, he knew that would not be enough to finish the assailant. That would've been too easy. Something about that Cybertronian felt familiar. No doubt, they're a Decepticon by the way they attack him and his new human companions. But that voice behind the battle cry just now. It couldn't be…

"Optimus…?" Louise look up with confusion. It's not over yet?

That question would be answered when the rubble began to shift and rumble, until eventually blowing apart by an enraged Decepticon.

"RAGH!" the assailant roared as he emerged, revealing himself, to the shock of Optimus.

"Megatron…?"

"No. Not Megatron…" said the Decepticon. True, he had a remarkable resemblance to Megatron, but his frame is entirely different. Rather than the large and bulky frame Megatron, this Decepticon has a more sleeker build, accompanied by sleek armor. While the Decepticon emblem appeared on his chest like Megatron's, his is main colors are dark purple and gray, and his arm cannon mounted on his right arm is orange.

"I am Galvatron! Megatron reborn!" the Decepticon declared, firing another purple blast of particle energy at Optimus, who is sent flying to the ground from the impact of the sudden blast.

"Ugh…" Optimus groaned upon landing.

"Have you grown weak from returning from the dead, Prime?" asked the mysterious Galvatron, as he strides over and pins Optimus's down with his foot before the Autobot could stand. "No matter. Today, you shall perish for good!" he declared in a triumphant tone, pointing and charging his cannon at Optimus, point blank.

Dead? True, Optimus died once and he was revived by Smokescreen using the Forge of Solus Prime, and he sacrificed himself to ensure the Well of All Sparks will bring new life to Cybertron, but how does Galvatron know of that? Is he also aware of Optimus becoming Louise's familiar. Moreover, Optimus saw the loss of much sanity in this crazed Decepticons eyes. Has he truly lost his sanity?

"Optimus!" Louise cried.

"Miss Valliere, stand back!" Colbert steps in front of Louise, and concentrates his magical energies into his staff and cast a powerful fire ball spell and fires it on Galvatron, pushing the Decepticon back.

"Cursed human pests!" Galvatron yelled, pointing his cannon at the two mages, intending to vaporize them. Colbert stands his ground, protectively in front of his student. Louise on the other hand, stood frozen, wide eyed at the monstrous metal giant aim his cannon at her and her teacher. She saw the evil, the pure insanity, hatred for human kind in Galvatron's red eyes. It was frightening.

Fortunately for the two human mages, Galvatron failed to realized that Optimus is no longer pinned under his foot. Prime parries the cannon up before he could fire.

"Eyes front, Galvatron." said Optimus calmly, before shooting Galvatron point bank in the face with his Energon gun.

"Gah!" Galvatron grunted. With little time to recover, Galvatron received heavy punches from a tempered Optimus. Galvatron tried to counter the assault with a punch of his own, but only to be blocked and then rammed into a wall behind him by Optimus. Now pinned, Galvatron could only helplessly watch as Optimus unloads multiple blasts of Energon on him, pushing the Decepticon further in until the wall collapses.

With the fight finished for now, Optimus turns to the young noble and teacher.

"Are you both alright?"

"Yes, I believe so." answered Colbert. Louise on the other hand, looked shaken. She and Professor Colbert were about to be killed by a crazed metal giant. The very thought scared her. She knew that her noble status wouldn't have save her from that. It didn't matter, not to that monster. He was going to fire and kill her and the professor. Had it not been for Optimus, she would be dead now.

"Then, it is time we left." Optimus said, transforming into his vehicle mode, "Quickly. Before he awakens." he urged, opening the truck doors for Colbert and Louise enter.

Colbert files in quickly, but Louise seemed hesitant. She's likely still too scared to move.

"Miss Valliere?"

"Miss Valliere, please hurry! We cannot stay here." Optimus urged to his hesitant Master.

Despite the hesitation, Louise eventually enters the Autobot Leader's alt mode. With that, Optimus drove out of the cavern.

Soon after, Galvatron's hand pops out of the wall.

Optimus exists the cave with his passengers in toe, driving out of the forest and on the field.

"Optimus, who or what in the world was that?" Colbert asked.

"I have no idea. He seemed familiar. He bare similarities to Megatron, but at the same time, he was not." answered Optimus.

"Megatron? Come to think of it, you mentioned a "Megatron" back there. I gather, you and he are not on friendly terms."

"No. Megatron was the leader of the Decepticons. I thought he had perished when we defeated him on Earth, but he was brought back by Unicorn in a new form."

"Uni… corn…?" Colbert raised an eyebrow.

"Unicron." Optimus corrected, "Unicron, the Chaos Bringer. He is the destroyer god of my world, and represents all evil in its purest form. He brought Megatron back from the dead, due to him possessing Dark Energon in his body. Dark Energon originated from Unicron, as such, it is, what one might say, his blood." Optimus explained.

"I-I see…" Colbert said, nervously. By Optimus's description of this Chaos Bringer character, Unicron must be his world's equivalent of the Devil himself.

"However, after we defeated Unicron for the final time, Megatron was freed from his control, only to exile himself from Cybertron."

"And for what reasons, might I ask?"

"It remains to be seen, but I presume it is because he finally realized the error of his ways. His lust for power is what drove Cybertron to the point where it could not support life."

"You mean, he's the main cause of the war that destroyed your home world?" asked Colbert, surprised by this revelation.

"One might say that, yes. But, Galvatron, I have no knowledge. He claims to be Megatron reborn, but his appearance strikes me as odd. If he is of some relation to Megatron, then how did he find his way here to this world?"

"I wish I knew." Colbert sighed. He looks to Louise, who still looks shaken from the skirmish just now. It's no surprise. To bare witness a violent struggle between two beings who fought in war and were ready to kill each other. Her young and innocent mind couldn't possibly know the horrors of true war. Or, maybe its Galvatron himself that scared her. Colbert saw the growing fear in her eyes when Galvatron pointed his weapon at them. The professor was ever grateful for Optimus being here to protect them.

"PRIIIMMMEEEE!" Galvatron's voice echoed, loud enough for anyone in the area to hear it.

Upon hearing it, Louise flinched, and Colbert quickly rolled down the window to see up out. He learned how to thanks to Optimus telling him the works of Earth technologies.

To his horror, however, he saw the familiar form of Galvatron, soaring high in the air without any support from wind magic, or wings.

"He's flying…" he said simple. And he certainly hadn't forgotten how trigger happy Galvatron is. The mad Decepticon fires multiple particle blasts, raining down on the moving transformed Autobot.

"Behold, my Instrument of Destruction! Die, Autobot!" Galvatron yelled as he continues his "rain" of terror, intending to obliterating Optimus and his pets.

Thankfully, Optimus swiftly avoided getting it while in vehicle. Unfortunately, he still couldn't avoid being hit. A few blasts hit Optimus's body, forcing him to transform into his bipedal form.

Colbert was able to jump before Optimus transformed, but Louise wasn't so lucky.

As Optimus tumbled away, Louise was flown out screaming from the transforming Autobot, and then caught in Galvatron's hand as he flew down, cackling madly all the while.

"Hahahaa!"

"Miss Valliere, no!" Optimus cried, only a few feet away, and on flat on his bellow.

"Optimus, help me!" Louise cried, tears of fear flowing down her face, scared out of her mind, now that this giant has her in his grasp.

"Hmph, puny human scum." Galvatron growled, glaring murderously at the fear stricken human girl in his palm. All Louise could was cry more, and she knew Galvatron relished her fear.

"Put the girl down, Galvatron!" Optimus ordered, most certainly angered by the mad Decepticon.

"Still the same old compassionate, foolish Autobot, eh, Prime?" Galvatron taunted.

"I will not tell you again. Put. Her. Down." Optimus said, making no attempt to hide the underlying threatening intent in his tone. He recognized Megatron's disregard for human life in Galvatron. Needless to say, this is one of things that will make Optimus legitimately angry.

"No! You and this human shall be the first of many to taste my wrath, Optimus Prime!"

"Galvatron, have you truly lost all sense of sanity?" Optimus asked his foe.

"My plasma bath was rudely interrupted! Blame my fuel mood on that. Ehahahaha!"

"Agh! Optimus!" Louise cried in pain as Galvatron tightened his grip on her. Seeing this angered Optimus further.

"Enough, Galvatron! Release the girl, now!"

"As you wish, Prime!" Galvatron smirked. Optimus immediately knew what that meant. Instead of putting Louise down like he demanded, Galvatron opts to launching her high over the Autobot's head.

"KYAAAHHH!"

"No!" Optimus cried in a vain attention to catch.

"Miss Valliere!" Colbert cried in horror at what's happening. If only he had more expertise at wind magic, he'd catch, but she's flying fast and too far.

Galvatron simply laughed at Prime and Colbert's plight.

"Mwahahaha! Say goodbye to your pet, Optimus Prime!" Galvatron declared, aiming his cannon at the flying screaming girl, and wastes no time firing a powerful and most certainly lethal blast of energy at her.

Louise could do nothing as certain death closed in on her. She closed her eyes, waiting for the blast to vaporize her. Only, it didn't happened. She felt a mighty gust of wind rush against her, and then she felt something soft cushion her face. No, more like some things. Louise opened her, and found her face buried in a familiar pair of breasts. Breasts that belong to a certain detestable someone.

"Enjoying yourself?" asked that same annoying voice.

Louise looked up and stared her nemesis Kirche in the face. She noticed that they're still in the air, thanks to Tabitha's rhyme dragon familiar.

"Kirche?!" Louise yelled, not exactly angered, but embarrassed by their position.

Tabitha's rhyme dragon, who she named Syphid flew down to Optimus and Colbert, both of whom are greatly relieved that Louise is safe and surprised by the sudden arrival of Kirche and Tabitha.

"Miss Zerbst, Miss Tabitha, what are you two doing here?"

"The Headmaster asked us to follow you and make sure you're safe." said Tabitha.

"He did…?" Louise asked, still slightly shaken by what just happened.

"Despite secretly being a lecher, the Headmaster certainly cares for his students. Even whiny little flat-chested girls like you." Kirche joked.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!" Louise screamed in a fury. Now she's fiery self again, all thanks to Kirche's way with words.

Colbert is just relieved that this experience hasn't traumatized Louise too badly.

Optimus simply smiled beneath his battle mask, knowing that Louise is safe as well.

Galvatron however is less then pleased. "More humans… that just means more for me to kill." Galvatron growled, aiming his cannon at the humans and the dragon. A mixture of fear and anger flashed on the face of the humans.

"Galvatron, this is between you and me! Leave the humans alone!" Optimus roared, charging forward to his deranged foe, fully intent to finish this fight.

"Come on, Prime! Let's see what you got!" Galvatron aims his cannon at his more worthy adversary, and fires another energy shot.

Optimus transformed into his alt mode to dodge the blast. Galvatron fired multiple blasts from his cannon, as Optimus stirred and drove straight at him. Once came close enough, Optimus transformed back into his bipedal form to delivers to solid punch to Galvatron's face.

Stunned, Galvatron was helpless as Optimus continues his assault. Prime struck him again and again, pushing his nemesis back with each strike. Having had enough, Galvatron tries a counterattack, thrusting his fist forward, but Prime beats him to it, blocking the punch, grabbing Galvatron's arm, and throwing the Decepticon over his shoulder and onto the ground.

Optimus picks Galvatron off the ground and throws a distance. Optimus's transforms his left hand into a blade, and charges towards his opponent, intending the execute the Decepticon, but Galvatron, finally having had enough of being a punching bag, gets up and knocks Optimus back with his arm cannon, finished off with a round house kick to the chest, pushing Prime further back.

Driven back, Optimus is now on the defensive, with Galvatron dealing a barrage of punches to a now blocking Optimus. Prime counter attacks with a knee to Galvatron's stomach, and then a fist to the face, but Galvatron parries the fist with his cannon.

Galvatron attempts to fire point blank once more. To prevent Galvatron from firing again, Optimus grabs a hold of Galvatron's arm, and hoists it upward, making it fire in that direction. Galvatron forces his way out of Optimus's grasp and strikes him in the fact, stunning him briefly, and then delivers a powerful fist to the gut, finish it his assault with sledgehammer to the back of Prime's head, forcing the Autobot down.

Now with the upper hand, Galvatron give a powerful kick to Optimus in the face, sending him flying a distance off the ground, and landing on his back.

"Ugh… Ohh…" Optimus groaned, in pain from the trouncing Galvatron has given him.

"I can't believe it. He's losing…" Kirche mumbled, staring at the scene with genuine growing fear. Tabitha remained silent, watching intently, while her dragon familiar shivers and whimpers behind her.

"Optimus!" Louise cried, about to rush over to the battle.

"Miss Valliere, no!" Colbert said, holding her back.

"B-But Optimus is-"

"There's nothing you can do now! Have faith in your familiar's abilities!" Colbert cut off Louise. "That is part of your role as his master."

Louise looked on, only able to watch in horror as the battle went on. Faith? She must have faith? That's when her teacher said. It's part of her role, her duty, to have faith in her familiar?

Meanwhile, Optimus struggles to get up, only to get blasted away by a beam of particle energy from Galvatron, and sent flying further, landing flat on his back once again.

Seeing this, Louise couldn't stand to cower in fear and watch this anymore. That's right. She'll have faith in Optimus. Even if it means giving him a little help. There's one other thing she can do.

Galvatron marched towards Optimus. Once the distance closes between them, Galvatron stomps his foot on Prime's chest, once again pinning him. He aimed his cannon at Optimus's face, intending to completely blow apart his nemesis face, ending him for good. Optimus struggled to get loose, but his strength failed him.

"This time... DIE!" he roared, preparing to fire another charged shot. However, if not for an explosive spell blowing up in his face, Galvatron would have managed to hit Optimus square in the face, but thanks to that explosion in his face, Galvatron only shot down at the dirt next to Optimus's head.

The explosion didn't effect Galvatron in anyway, but it did serve to annoy him. He turned to the humans, who have continued to thwart his efforts to destroy Optimus Prime. This time, its the annoying human with the pink hair and shrill voice that may as well have pierced his hearing receptors.

Louise had her wand pointed to Galvatron, which most certainly proves that she is the Decepticon's unsuccessful attacker. She feared him before, but by the fierce look on her face, Louise seems to momentarily forgotten her fear of the Decepticon.

"Hehe... big mistake, human." Galvatron points his cannon at the humans, not only intending to remind her of that fear she had, but also deciding to finish them, before finishing Prime.

"I'll say! Why did you do that?!" Kirche yelled at Louise.

"Because, I have faith that Optimus can win this battle." Louise answered, "Right, Optimus?!"

"...Yes... Rrrrghhh!" his fury at Galvatron threatening the humans, especially his new master, fueling him and reaching its zenith, Optimus lifts himself, pushing Galvatron away in the process. Immediately afterword, Optimus delivers a solid uppercut to the jaw.

"Augh!" Galvatron growled as he's sent flying upward and land on his back a few feet away. Optimus transforms his left hand into a blade, jumps up into the air and attempt to stab Galvatron through the head. Galvatron dodges to the right, and as his nemesis lands on the ground, stabbing the Earth beneath him, Galvatron punches Optimus in the face, forcing him to crash into the ground. Galvatron tackles Prime while he's on the ground, attempting to strangle him, with Optimus putting up much resistance.

"I'll tear you apart with my bare hands, Prime!" Galvatron declared, rage laced in every word.

"I will not die here today, Galvatron!" Optimus kicks Galvatron off him, tackling and pushing him back. Optimus transforms his hand into his Energon gun, charging it up before opening fire on Galvatron, blowing him across the field. Upon landing and sliding to a stop, Galvatron did not get up this time, making it clear who the winner of this fight is.

"Yes! Optimus won!" Kirche cheered, hugging onto Tabitha, who quietly stood next to her. The taller girl's breasts smothered Tabitha's face, making it very uncomfortable for her, in addition to being held tightly. Despite the clear discomfort, Tabitha still showed little reaction, or emotion.

Colbert breathed a collective sigh of relief, now that the danger has passed. He looks to Louise, who smiled brightly that her familiar won. Despite helping him, her faith in Optimus out-weight her fear. He hoped that this growth would help her in the coming future.

Celebrations would be cut short, thanks to Galvatron waking up.

"Grr..." Galvatron growled as he stirred awake. He lifts him up, kneeled down on one knee. He looks to Optimus, who stares him down.

Optimus is not one to revel in victory, but if he must do battle again, then so be it.

However, despite his apparent lose of sanity, Galvatron knows when he's been defeated, and knows when to retreat. "Ragh!" Galvatron fires a blast of energy at Optimus, hoping that would distract him.

Prime dodged it by ducking down. After the blast flew over his head, Optimus watches at Galvatron makes his escape, taking flight into the air.

"YOU'VE WON THIS ROUND, PRIME! BUT, REST ASSURED, WE SHALL MEET AGAIN! AND NEXT TIME, WE DO NOT PART UNTIL I'VE RIPPED OUT YOUR SPARK!" Galvatron bellowed, as he flew away into the distance, his words echoing throughout the hills.

"Wow, for a metal giant, he sure have a nice set of lunges." said Kirche, "And he's such a sore loser. I mean, who yells out cliches like that anymore."

"Regardless, if there is one thing he will promise, it is that he will return. And I will be ready for him." Optimus said, before buckling down, his wounds finally catching up with him.

"Optimus!" Louise cried, rushing over to him, followed by the others.

"I-I am alright." said Optimus, "I have received worse damage. These are minor." he tried to assure Louise. He had bents, burns, and a few holes in his chest, and he calls that them MINOR?

"We still need to fix you! We- huh?" Louise stopped, noticing something shinning fall down. It was a sliver. Some kind of sliver, falling from Optimus's chest. It landed before her feet. Curious, she picked it up. "What's this?" she wondered. It glowed a bluish color. Louise suddenly felt a surge of energy rush through her body. Along with it, a number of images came, some with strange symbols resembling the emblem on Optimus's arm, and some with metal giants like Optimus, most likely Cybertronians like him, excepted they were actually much bigger than him, especially this dark, imposing satanic looking giant golem, who towered over every one of them, even taller than a mountain. It all happened so fast, Louise couldn't make sense of it.

Soon after, Louise suddenly loses consciousness and collapses.

"Louise!" "Miss Valliere!" called the worried voices Kirche and Colbert.

Optimus quickly catches Louise in his hand before she fall to the ground, allowing her to rest in the palm of his hand.

"I have you, Miss Valliere." said Optimus gently. Colbert, Kirche, and Tabitha run up to him, with concern and worry for Louise.

"Optimus, is Miss Valliere are alright?" asked Colbert, very much concerned about his student's condition.

"She has merely lost consciousness. I cannot say for certain, but I believe she is alright." Optimus answered, looking at Louise. That's when he spotted something in her hand. It had a slight shiner. The others noticed it as well.

"What's that in her hand?" Kirche asked, noticing a something shimmering in her hand. By then, everyone looks at the small shard.

"Is that a piece of Energon?" Colbert paled, "E-Energon is suppose to be toxic to organic lifeforms... if she had a piece, then has she already been p-p-p-poisoned...?"

"What?! Poisoned?!" Kirche gasped, dread filling her luscious features, "L-Louise is gonna die...?!" Kirche stuttered in horror.

"Not to worry. It is not Energon." said Optimus, calmly. He examined the sliver in her hand.

"I see." Colbert sighed in relief, seeing that Louise is soundly asleep.

"Then, what is it?" Kirche asked Optimus.

"It is a piece of the Matrix of Leadership." Optimus answered.

"Matrix of Leadership?"

"It is a Cybertronian relic, containing the wisdom of past Primes. It is handed done to those deemed worth of being a Prime."

"I see. You did say you weren't always a Prime. It would only make sense for you to receive and honorable title and relic to be a Prime."

"So, this Matrix thing, it's harmless, right?" Kirche asked, thought surprise a little by the revelation that Optimus wasn't always a "Prime". Louise was on her mind mostly. She never admitted, she liked Louise a little. Having her around is one of the reasons why Academy is lot more fun.

"Yes, Miss Kirche. It will not harm humans. It houses Pure Energy.

"Professor Colbert, I believe it is best to return to the Academy and return back to the Headmaster." Tabitha said.

Colbert rubs his chin, thinking about Tabitha's suggestion, "Hmm... you're, after today's events, I'd say heading back to the Academy is a good idea."

"But, what about the Energon stuff Optimus needs?" asked Kirche.

"Yes, that too. Optimus especially needs repairs on his body." said Colbert. The three look to him for his opinion on the subject.

"I can wait. Miss Valliere's health, however, is my primary concern." said Optimus. He gently hands the unconscious girl over to Colbert, and then transforms into his alt mode. He opens to the door to allow Colbert and Louise entry, but the two are joined by Kirche.

"M-Miss Kirche?"

"I want a ride too." said an excited Kirche.

"I see..."

"Are you coming, Tabitha?" Kirche asked to her quiet friend.

"I have Sylphid." said Tabitha, already mounted on her dragon familiar. Sylphid flew off with her master in toe, followed by Optimus driving on the ground.

(-Tristain Academy Magic: Hours later-)

The group arrive safely at the Academy gates, where the Headmaster, Old Osmond awaited them. By then twilight has covered the sky.

As Sylphid landed and allowed her master, Tabitha to get off, Optimus transforms into his robot mode after letting his passengers out.

Osmond immediately took notice of the dents and holes on Optimus's body, and the Louise unconscious in Colbert arms.

"I take the errand you ran did not go smoothly." said Osmond, sternly.

"No, I'm afraid not, Headmaster." replied Colbert, "We were attacked by someone claiming to be Optimus's nemesis."

"Oh? One of those Decepticons you mentioned, Optimus?" Osmond asked Optimus.

"I have no doubt in my mind. He calls himself Galvatron. Though he felt familiar, I have never seen him before." said Optimus.

"I see." Osmond said grimly. He sent two of his students to make sure they were safe as just a precaution, but to think, the Decepticons Optimus told about in his story are in fact real. This is most troubling. "And what about Miss Valliere? Why is she asleep?"

"I do not know." answered Optimus, looking to Louise, "But I believe it is due to the Matrix."

"The Matrix?" asked a slightly confused Osmond.

"A relic from Optimus's world. It grants the title of Prime when it is bestowed upon a Cybertronian." said Colbert, "I'll explain later. Miss Valliere must be group to her room so we can figure out exactly happened."

"Good point. Let's go." nodded Osmond. The Headmaster turns to Kirche and Tabitha, "You too may return to your rooms. And not a word of this to anyone. Understood?"

"B-But, what about Louise?" asked Kirche, concerned about her classmate.

"She will be fine, Miss Kirche. You need not worry." said Optimus, trying to assure. Unfortunately, she still didn't seem convinced, that is until Tabitha came up to her.

"Kirche. Let's go." said Tabitha, "Prime said the Matrix won't form anyone. Let alone a human, so worrying is pointless."

"Hmph... Fine." Kirche relents. When Tabitha actually says something long then a short just one or two words, or a single syllable, it's enough for Kirche to know her point is valid.

"Alright. With all matters squared away, let's move Miss Valliere to her room. Professor Colbert, Optimus, I expect a full report on today's events."

"Yes, but, it's obviously impossible for Optimus to fit into..." Colbert was cutoff by Optimus suddenly transforming into his alternate vehicle mode. Right after that, the sound fizzing came, and out from the front lights of Optimus's truck form comes his holoform.

The holoform has the appears of a tall middle aged man with dark brown hair, dark brown beard, and blue eyes. He wore a red jacket, white shirt, blue pants, and brown boots.

All who saw this event were utterly shocked, even Tabitha, who's glasses nearly fell off her face.

"Shall we proceed?" asked the holoform. Already aware of his immense size, Optimus opted to using his rarely used holoform so he can technically go inside the building.

"Ahh... sure..." said Osmond, still a bit shocked. He realized how utterly amazing and unpredictable Optimus's race can be.

BW: That wraps this chapter up. I'm sure you guys were surprised to see Galvatron, huh? And yes, that was G1 Galvatron. How did he get here? Only the next chapter will reveal that. It will reveal what happened to Louise, too. I'd also like to thank everyone who likes this crossover story. Some of you have offered up ideas that might help the story of along. If anyone has any new ideas, just PM me.