All right, as I promised, I got this new extra story from my third season of Transformers Prime. Now I know what all of you are thinking. Why am I not continuing with the third episode? Don't worry everyone; I didn't stop it. What I'm doing is experimenting on something. See what I'm doing is going from one chapter of episode three to one chapter of this extra. See the reason why is because I got the forth chapter coming up after the third and I need to complete the John and Elsa story before continuing on. I'm certain the third episode would be short depending on a number of chapters I'm going to do. Let's hope this can work.

Getting back to the story. As you already know, I showed to you the after math of Jasper in the Prime episode. However, no one knows about what happened during the invasion. I wanted to see how the humans could survive through a Con onslaught. Now the Autobots won't be there since they will be scattered at the time, but I want to make it intense. This story focuses half on Shockwave tearing through the town, and the other half would be about Noble Team, the team that I showed off in one of the chapters of Prime. It's something I want to give a try. You might enjoy it since this is all action and straight up epicness. The brief summary goes as follows…

With the Autobots scattered and their base is destroyed, Jasper is vulnerable to a Decepticon attack. Will a small team hold out on their own against the ravenous Cons and Shockwave?

Chapter Notes

This takes place between the end of Darkest Hour to the middle of my Prime episode. I know it's a long time period, but the end would be weeks after the attack. This is also going to be a crossover as well. Now I've done a poll regarding which video game characters I can put in Prime, whether it be those of the Halo series or Gears of War. What I got was both as a response. So I can't decide on whether I to a Halo crossover of a Gears of War crossover. Luckily, there is a Video Game Misc. section in the misc category, so I'll put it in that direction. I might add other video game appearances of some characters here and there. You might be surprised in what I will add.

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers Prime, Halo, or Gears of War.

Enough of the formalities, let's get this all started.

Transformers Prime
Invasion

Chapter 1: The Return

Millions of light-years away from Earth, there was a planet that was made of metal. That planet was Cybertron, once a peaceful and lively planet, now a barren graveyard due to centuries of war. On the surface of this war torn planet, everything from buildings and roads lie in ruin as there were no life present. The only thing that was one piece was a huge dome like tower that shines within the dusty sky. Deep within the Sea of Rust though, a small group of Decepticon drones were searching through the remains of what was once the Omega Lock, a device that was suppose to revive Cybertron. But due to Megatron's tampering, he turned it into a weapon and used it to attack Earth. Because of this, Optimus had no other choice but to use his Star Saber sword to destroy the Lock and save the planet. But at what cost? The Decepticons now have a base of operations on the planet, the Autobots are scattered, and their base is destroyed. The Decepticons are victorious today. The group continued for searching for something as a red medic named Knockout was looking ahead. But during that time, he looked to the lone tower that was repaired by the Omega Lock and sighed to himself.

Knockout: "Such a shame… To see the Omega Lock could do something like that only to be destroyed. All of that wasted. Doesn't matter, at lease we have a place to call home. Kind of sad, I already miss this place."

Just as he said that, he heard the voice of a Vehicon close by.

Vehicon 1: "Knockout, we found another!"

The medic turned to the drone waving at him while the others uncovered something beneath the rubble. Feeling a little aggravated, he approached the group and see what they have found.

Knockout: "Move over! Let me see what you all found."

Pushing the drones out of the way, the others removed the last of the debris and he took a good look at it. What he found was truly amazed. What it was is a bizarrely shaped object with a blue circle and two handles on the side. It's known as the Apex Armor and it acts as indestructible armor for any Cybertronian, Autobot or Decepticon. The red Con looked to that Relic and was in total glee.

Knockout: "The Apex Armor. Looks like we hit the jackpot boys. Take it with the rest we found."

The drones nodded as one of them carried the relic to the other end. He then placed it to three other relics they found within the rubble. Those relics are the Polarity Gauntlet, the Immobolizer, and the Phase Shifter, weapons the Autobots used to stop the Cons, but surrender when their human friends were being held for ransom. Once the Con placed the relic with the others, Knockout looked to them and smiled very greedily.

Knockout: "Excellent… All the relics have been present and accounted for. Never really thought the Autobots would surrender them easily when we bring in human hostages. We should do this more often."

As he was gloating over the relics, one of the Vehicons noticed something in the distance and warned the medic about it.

Vehicon 2: "Uh… Knockout, sir? I think you need to see this."

But Knockout didn't listen as he was still gloating about the relics they found.

Knockout: "Not now! Can't you see that I'm a little busy looking at these relics?"

Vehicon 2: "But sir, it's important!"

Now the medic was getting a little bit aggravated as he turned to the drone and demanded about his banter.

Knockout: "And what's more important then these relics we have found?!"

The moment he turned, he saw what the others have seen. A huge dark figure with a glowing red optic that covers the head. Knockout was dumbstruck and didn't know what to say.

Knockout: "No… I can't be…"

Back on Earth, the Nevada desert was all but peaceful, but that was before the mysterious light came down on this land and changed everything. Now standing on that land is a mysterious tower the light came to with black spikes in a symmetric view sticking from the bottom to the circular sides on the top and a huge orb like structure over the spire. This huge tower was none other then Darkmount, a Decepticon fortress Megatron placed thanks to the Omega Lock. At the top of this fortress, there's an eloquent and dark throne room that shows the outside view of the entire Nevada desert with pillars of glowing red rising high and connected to each other in a diagonal slant and a huge throne at the end. Sitting on that throne is a huge metallic being in gray and purple armor and spikes on his shoulders. His name is Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. He sat there with confidence in his face and even though he lost the arm of a Prime on Cybertron thanks to Optimus, he still felt victorious. Facing their leader are two distinct Cons. One of which is a slightly skinny Con with wings attached to his back and the other that had no face, but a visor protecting his identity. They are the second in command, Starscream, and the intelligence officer, Soundwave. Megs looked to his commander and asked about the progress searching for the bodies of the Autobots within the wreckage of Omega One.

Megatron: "Tell me Starscream, what's the progress of the search for the Autobot's bodies?"

Scream looked to his leader and told him what he needed to know.

Starscream: "Still going along. I have a huge search squad looking for the Autoscums that decided to hide in that base. It's going to take a while to find them within the wreckage, giving that the weapon we use decimated the entire place. But rest assure, we will find them."

Megatron looked down to Starscream and wasn't pleased with what he had said.

Megatron: "How very disappointing Starscream. I was hoping that you would find the remains of our enemies by now."

The commander cleared his throat and tried to explain about it as best as he could.

Starscream: "Yes, well the damage to the base is far extensive then we all thought. The force of the blast has literally flattened the entire area. With a damage of that magnitude, it's possible that there won't be any survivors. I don't think the Autobots would survive an attack like that."

The warlord stood up from the throne and wasn't buying it.

Megatron: "Don't be fooled by our enemy Starscream. The Autobots never go down without a fight. And Optimus, he wouldn't let anything like an attack on his base to stop him. I need to be sure that the Autobots have joined the Well, so that I would rule this new world."

He then stepped down the throne and was about to make his leave. But Starscream saw him leaving and started to protest.

Starscream: "Lord Megatron, you can't leave the citadel! You are still injured due to Optimus striking the Saber Sword on your arm. You need to wait until Knockout returns to Cybertron so that he can put your old arm back together."

In an immediate response, the leader grabbed his commander by his throat when he was next to him and lifted him up with his only arm. The commander was caught by surprise as he struggled to get out of that grip. Yet it seemed impossible as Megs squeezed with all his might, turning to Scream and show him how recovered that he is.

Megatron: "As you can see Starscream, I'm still functioning at top levels. So it's best to not judge my injuries. Or do you want to join Dreadwing in questioning my orders?"

The commander choked and gagged from the tight grip of the clawed digits and muttered as much as he could.

Starscream: "Of course… (wheeze) master… (hurk) I'll try to… (gasp) remember that…"

As the Decepticon leader was choking the life out of his commander, Soundwave approached them to deliver the news. Megatron turned to him and asked what he wants.

Megatron: "What is it Soundwave?"

The Intelligence officer turned on his visor and it's a message from Knockout requesting a bridge back to Earth. Megs was pleased with that as he let go of Starscream while the commander was coughing from the tight grip.

Megatron: "Ah… So my medic wishes to return. This is a soon as I expected, unlike a certain commander that doesn't get the job done."

He turned to Starscream as he was regaining his strength from that surprise grip. Turning back, he told his officer to bridge Knockout back.

Megatron: "Bring him back to our fortress. I want to see if he got what I wanted."

Nodding, Soundwave activated the bridge through his visor and a green and blue portal appeared from behind him. Megatron turned to that portal as Starscream got up and cleared his throat. As they waited they saw Knockout stepping through the portal with a confident smile to his face. The leader approached him and see if he was able to retrieve what he needed.

Megatron: "Nice to see you back so soon Knockout. I thought you would be back a little later."

The red Con brushed his chest plate and told his boss that it was nothing.

Knockout: "It was either that my lord or having the Sea of Rust ruining my armor plating. But other then that, I have successfully got what you're looking for."

The leader narrowed his optics and was intrigued.

Megatron: "Show me…"

To that, the medic snapped his fingers. In an instant, four drones came out of the bridge with all four relics, bending down in one knee and bowing their heads, presenting them in a royalist of ways. The warlord looked at each relic and was pleased with what Knockout had accomplished.

Megatron: "Excellent work Knockout. You've certainly made my day much better. Take the relics into our treasury on the twentieth floor. They could be of use to my plans."

Knockout nodded as he gestured to the Vehicons to take them away. The Cons then got up and approached the elevator that can take them down as they took the relics to the Treasury. As the group leave, the leader looked down to Knockout and congratulated him on a job well done.

Megatron: "You have done well Knockout. You've certainly done a much better job when that of my returning second in command."

He had that sourness in his voice as he gave his commander a deep glare. Starscream staggered a bit and was looking a little nervous. The medic though decided to break this up and gave them the much bigger news.

Knockout: "Ah, but there more to this mission. See, we have stumbled on something else. Or to be more précised, someone else."

The two turned to the medic and had skeptical looks to their faces. Knowing that he got their attention, he turned to the opened portal and called someone out.

Knockout: "You can come through now!"

He then stepped away from the bridge as the two waited to see what's coming through. Just then, a huge black figure slowly emerged through the portal and stomped on the hard metal floor. The two looked on in complete shock and didn't expect someone like this one to arrive unexpectedly.

Megatron: "No… This is impossible…"

Starscream was in deeper shock as his leader as he knew that he hadn't seen him since the spacebridge incident on Cybertron.

Starscream: "He lives…"

Standing before them, was a huge Con draped in dark purple and dark gray armor with glowing purple markings on a couple of places. His frame was bulky; he had a huge cannon attached to his left arm, and a huge red optic covering his front helm. This huge Con was none other then Shockwave, the Decepticon scientist who everyone thought was dead. Shaking from the surprise, Megatron kept his cool and greeted him with open arms.

Megatron: "Shockwave! What an unexpected surprise! I'd thought your perished on Cybertron. Starscream himself delivered that message through Decepticon chatter."

Scream gulped and realized he made that type of mistake, didn't thinking that he'd still survived. He quickly cleared his throat and tried to explain his sudden sharing of the news.

Starscream: "Er… Yes. Lord Megatron thought you'd perished at the hands of the Autobots – as did we all."

Shockwave looked to the two and greeted them as respectful as he could.

Shockwave: "Lord Megatron, a pleasure to finally meet with you after all these decacycles. Though the news of my death were spread wide, reports of my demise were greatly premature."

Megatron: "Is that so? Then tell us Shockwave, enlightened us about what happened on Cybertron."

Shockwave nodded and told them what happened with the spacebridge on Cybertron.

Shockwave: "But of course my liege. I was working on the spacebridge on our planet to transfer the armada to the location of Optimus Prime and his team. But as I was about to complete it, a pair of Autobots infiltrated my facility, sabotaging my invention. I gave chase through the bridge, but failed to accurately calculate the outcome. One of the Autobots, a femme, struck me in the optic, blinding me. I've managed to escape before the portal reached critical mass and survived. But as I awoke in the rubble, I soon realized that I was abandoned, left for dead. It soon became clear that I was marooned on our dead planet, with no means of communication. In time, I repaired my wounds and resumed with my experiments. The solitude enabled me to make tremendous advance in my research. Until one solar cycle, my scanners have detected a massive surge of unidentified energy. I traveled to investigate the strange disturbance at the edge of the Sea of Rust. There, I discovered a small Decepticon unit searching through the remains of what seems to be a structure. By the time I got a closer look, I have discovered Knockout leading the team and told me that he was assigned by you, searching for Iacon relics. Knowing that you brought him to Cybertron, I requested that I would see you."

Megatron listed to him and was amazed of his story.

Megatron: "Interesting… I never thought you have survived your ordeal, let alone recovered from your injuries. But I'm glad that you are still online after what you've been through."

The science officer nodded and was pleased that his leader was appreciated by his story.

Shockwave: "Thank you, my lord. It's acceptable that you had never given up on me. Yet it leaves one unanswered question."

He then started to approach the second in command and demanded answers.

Shockwave: "Why was I left for scrap? Abandoned? Why?"

Starscream backed up a little and realized that he had left Shockwave for dead, getting a little scared. Megatron then turned to him and asked about that too."

Megatron: "Yes Starscream, I was wondering about that as well. Why did you give the news of Shockwave's termination, yet he'd been online all this time?"

Now the commander was scarred completely as his leader wanted answers as well. It's one thing to get hurt by Megatron, but Shockwave is a whole lot worse. He had to get out of this and fast. So being a little nervous, he told him his reasons as truthfully as he could.

Starscream: "A swear by the All Spark that it wasn't my fault! The last thing anyone witnessed at our end was Shockwave charging to the spacebridge portal as the power core chamber exploded! No one saw him coming out! We thought there was no way he could've survived! Please spare me, that's all that I know!"

Shockwave starred the Con down with his red glowing optic and remained quiet. After being in deep thought, he responded.

Shockwave: "I find your reply to be… logical."

He then stepped back as the commander took a breather and was glad he was out of hot water. Looking back to his leader, he told him that he still had some unfinished business.

Shockwave: "Though I appreciate my return to your armada, I would wish to pay the two Autobots back for what they've done to me."

Hearing that, Starscream perked up and decided to boast about what he had done with the one of them.

Starscream: "Well, you'll be pleased to know that I avenged your seeming demise by personally terminating the Autobot, Cliffjumper."

Knockout had his arms cross and rolled his optics around, knowing that Star is trying to kiss Shockwave's aft.

Knockout: "Careful, Starscream, you may dislocate a landing gear patting yourself on the back."

The scientist turned to him and asked about the other one.

Shockwave: "And what of the femme that took out my optic? Has she suffered the same fate as her counterpart?"

The commander was now getting a little nervous as he explained about his fight with the femme when he was enixed from the Decepticons.

Starscream: "I tried to take her out on one occasion, but she was too strong to offline."

Shockwave: "Yet here you are in one piece. That's a little unexpected."

Scream laughed a little and told him that the two-wheeler was a little weak.

Starscream: "That pathetic femme spared my life unknowingly when she had her chance in terminating me. It's strongly obvious that she had a past life she doesn't dare to cross."

The scientist nodded and knew that Autobots aren't as strong as that of the Decepticons.

Shockwave: "A foolish error in judgment. Doesn't matter, she will soon suffer my wrath?"

Just as soon as he said that, he started to wonder where he was. Looking at the distance, he noticed nothing but desert terrain and steep cliffs. Looking at the view, he could tell that he was someplace completely new as he turned to his leader for answers.

Shockwave: "Lord Megatron, if I may ask, where are we? What planet are we on?"

Megs looked to his science officer and could tell that he was confused at what they're on. So he explained about what had happened.

Megatron: "You're on Earth, Shockwave. A planet filled with life and protected by the Autobots. Well, that was until we put them all out of their misery."

Shockwave listened and was a bit confused.

Shockwave: "I don't understand. They have all been defeated?"

Megatron nodded and explained what he had missed.

Megatron: "Let's just say a lot has changed since you're exile. We've been battling the Autobots for this planet for stellar cycles. We've lost great soldiers during that time and had a couple of betrayals. But we managed to recover and grew stronger in conquering this world as all others. Then recently, we managed to acquire a small set of Omega Keys to unlock the Omega Lock, where we can revitalize our planet. Not only that, but I can create a new Cybertron out of this planet. Those remains you saw while Knockout was looking for Iacon Relics was what's left of the Lock when Optimus became selfish and destroyed our only chance in saving us. Not to mention that I paid a hefty price."

He then showed his stub where his arm use to be and continued.

Megatron: "Doesn't matter anymore, for we have gain a strong advantage against our enemies. We now have a base of operation on this planet and with my command, attacked their base that is close by, killing everyone inside along with their precious leader. We have now won this war. But I need to confirm that the Autobots are really dead. Which is why I'm heading to the remains of their base to find out if the bodies are found, or if they're survivors."

The science officer nodded and understood that victory is theirs, only if the bodies are recovered. To that end, he asked for a simple request.

Shockwave: "In that case, allow me to assist you in finding the bodies of the fallen Autobots. If the femme was with them, then I would be pleased that she had died an honorable death."

Starscream heard this and immediately stopped him, letting him know who's in charge.

Starscream: "Now hold on for one nano click! I know that you are a loyal servant of Megatron, but I am second in command and you're new to this world. So whether you like it or not, I should be with Megatron in assisting with the search of Autobot carcasses!"

But then, Megatron butted in and told his commander that there's a new change in the armada.

Megatron: "Actually Starscream, there will be a new chain of command. While you attain authority over military operations, Shockwave will be my first lieutenant in charge of all scientific endeavors."

Now the commander was irate as he rants about it.

Starscream: "What?! Master, you can't be serious! You promote him this soon even after we thought he was gone! We don't know if he is trustworthy after being abandoned by our own kind."

Knockout then approached the commander and joined in on the conversation.

Knockout: "For once, I could agree with our second in command. Shockwave has never heard from for many months since he was abandoned. Giving the isolation he had been through, there is no telling if he's still loyal to our cause."

Megatron turned to Knockout and told him to shut it.

Megatron: "Don't you dare judge my decision, both of you. Shockwave seems key to ensure our conquer of this planet. Though you might have a good point on his exile."

He then approached Shockwave and have questions on where he stands.

Megatron: "Since you have been abandon due to falsified information, I cannot be certain that you are loyal to my ruling. And giving that I had a few betrayals within my ranks, I won't take this chance."

The scientist stepped closer and told him that he is trustworthy.

Shockwave: "Then allow be to prove that I am worthy of you my master. I'm certain whatever calculated path you choose will show that you were wrong."

Megatron looked down to him and could tell that he was right.

Megatron: "Perhaps a test of trust should be in order. But what test we should do? What can we do to help prove you're with us then against us?"

Soundwave overheard that and calculated what to do with Shockwave. Just then, an idea came to his processor, as he knows how the scientist can prove he's one of them. Approaching the leader he tapped his arm just to get his attention. Megs turned to him and wondered what he wants.

Megatron: "Yes Soundwave, what is it you want?"

On instinct, he turned on his visor screen and it went static for a few good seconds. Just then a CNN news report appeared on the screen as a news reporter explained the situation with Soundwave's synthesized voice.

Soundwave: "This just in! General Bryce from the Jasper's Military Complex has ordered all the citizens of Jasper for a mandatory evacuation."

Then he changed it to another news report.

Soundwave: "You can see neighbors and friends gathering their own possessions as they prepare to leave Jasper."

Then another…

Soundwave: "The military has entered this small town to help with the evacuations. From the armory they are carrying, it looks like they are going to war."

And another…

Soundwave: "Everything from buses to choppers are being sent to Jasper to help carry anyone that couldn't leave this town."

Another…

Soundwave: "It appears that they've set up EVAC outposts to help organize the evacuation, due to the confusion of the town's occupants."

And one more…

Soundwave: "No one knows why the military is aiding in the evacuations or why they are carrying heavy armaments into town."

The screen immediately turned off as Megatron looked through each newsreel the Intelligence officer has gathered. Looking at all of it, he had a sinister smile to his face and knew what to do.

Megatron: "Yes… This will do."

He then turned to Shockwave and gave him a simple order.

Megatron: "Shockwave, I got a special assignment for you. If you're up to the challenge."

Shockwave looked to him and was ready for whatever he's planning for him.

Shockwave: "I am at your service my lord. What can I do to serve you and prove my loyalness to you?"

Megatron then pointed to the far distance of the tower and showed him what he needs to do.

Megatron: "Look over there."

The scientist looked to the distance and saw what looks like a small town of some kind, with helicopters and jets going around the area. Megatron then told him what was down there.

Megatron: "Not far from Darkmount is a small town populated by humans, the indigenous species on this planet. From what we can understand, is that these humans protected the Autobots, keep their location a secret. In exchange, the Autobots would protect them from any harm. Oh how things changed… Now that the Autobots are gone and their base is no more, this town is vulnerable to an attack. Our attack…"

Shockwave nodded and knew what needs to be done, but he didn't get what he wants him for. He turned to the leader and asked about it.

Shockwave: "What is it you want me to do my lord?"

Megatron turned to the science officer and told him his plan.

Megatron: "Normally, I would have Starscream be in charge of the aerial strikes within the town. But giving that it would only slow down the assault; I want the town to be destroyed completely. That's where you come in Shockwave. I want you to take over the ground and destroy everything that's in the way. I will have ground forces already on stand by, but I would need to make sure that everything is destroyed. Also, I need you to destroy any stronghold the humans are living in. Weaken their defenses and exterminate all the humans living there. I will have Soundwave give you a beacon locator so he can bring the Nemesis over the strongholds so we can fire our latest weapon on them. Once that town is annihilated and the humans wiped out, then you can gain my trust."

Shockwave listened in and knew that it's the logical way in the leader trusting him. With a simple nod, he told him that he will do the job.

Shockwave: "Understandable, my liege. I will not fail you in his mission."

Megatron smiled and let him know that he can do it.

Megatron: "For your sakes Shockwave, you better not. I'll have Knockout escort you to the Nemeses to further explain the mission before he will bridge you to the town."

To that, he waved to medic to take them down to the hanger where the Nemesis is docked. Once they disappeared through the elevator, Starscream look to him and told him if this was wise.

Starscream: "Lord Megatron, if I may, you think it's wise letting Shockwave handle the group forces? I understand he's a noble warrior back in the day, but all his work in the lab could leave him rusty. I don't if he can survive the attacks."

Megatron turned to him and let him know that everything will be all right.

Megatron: "I am certain that Shockwave will succeed in this mission. After all we have a huge army backing him up and the humans military hardware won't stand a chance against our might. Rest assure, with the Autobots gone, this world is ours for the taking. Speaking of which, will you do the honors Starscream? It's time to deliver a message to the humans, a message they will never forget."

Starscream smiled and liked where this was going.

Starscream: "With pleasure my lord…"

Approaching Soundwave, he told him to open comms.

Starscream: "Open all communications. It's time to play…"

Soundwave nodded as he got all comms on while Scream gave the order.

Starscream: "Attention all Decepticons, the time has come to rule this world. All units should head to the human town! Show no mercy!"

As soon as he said that, purple and silver jets and huge metal bugs flew out of Darkmount as purple cars raced to the town. All of which getting ready to destroy everything in sight. And with no Autobots to stop them, no human will be safe.

That settles with the introduction. Now as I said before, I'm going to do a chapter to each story every time I post it up. It will get confusing, yes, but it's the only way in holding back until I get episode four started and finish with John and Elsa. So be aware that this will be going on until both stories are finished. Now stay tune, cause in the next episode I'm going to bring the Invasion of Jasper and the arrival of Noble Team. Please Review.