Author's Notes:

I'm back in action for Transformers Prime's Third Prequel/Sequel. There will be some connection from Transformers: Robots in Disguise and Transformers: Rescue Bots in this story of how it ended in that show. I'll figure it out... somehow...

Let's begin!

Cybertron... A home we once knew... was nothing but barren wasteland. Primus was shut down for recuperation. It was not because only of Unicron's Blood or Dark Energon, it was because of me and Megatron. We couldn't agree on something that would be benefit for Cybertronian. Because of that, war happens. Cybertron suffered heavy casualties. Thousands of lives were destroyed, though some have evacuated and escaped before their destruction.

I've lost so many allies and friends during the war. And the worst I had done in my life - leaving comrades behind to fend themselves against the remaining forces of Shockwave and his Insecticons. And by the time we left Cybertron for Space Bridge's Portal, Megatron and his forces followed. Our fight began but interrupted when we got entered it.

I do not what happen next. But I'm certainly of one thing we were about to do next - fighting for our survival and against Cybertron's dangerous yet deadly enemy we have not seen for some thousand years passed.

Prologue: Where Are We?

On the metallic meteor planet-like with thousands of meteors in the form of rings, couple of metallic creatures with several tentacles were discussing at their metallic castle-like. They were watching at the screen of both Ark and Nemesis battling with each other while reaching to the Space Bridge's Portal. For the moment they reached the portal, they disappeared from sights.

"And so, they disappeared from our sights..." The first creature said cruelly yet calmly, "I wonder where they would end up to."

The second creature hummed calmly, "Who knows... By observing of their ships, they were too distracted in battling with each other. And the next, they may end up to different realms. But remains the question to our curiosity - where?"

"There are seven possible location they may end up," Third creature answered sinisterly, "Velocitron, Gigantitron, Junkion, Wildertron, Cybertron, or even ours. Either way, they won't able to reunite with each other."

"True... So true..." First creature said darkly, "If they truly arrived here, this will be a perfect opportunity for us to take revenge."

"Agree..." Second creature smirked darkly, "When time comes, all shall feel our wrath..."

"Yes... Indeed, it is..." Third creature agreed, "Come and face us, Cybertron Traitors..."

Through the person's or robot's point-of-view, he groaned and moaned painfully as he opened his eyes. He found himself at the barren wasteland. He looked concern and worry about the area. It reminded him too much of Cybertron's dead landscape. He turned and found unconscious Arcee, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Jazz, the crimson armored Mirage and couple of Autobot Soldiers. He gasped in shock as he approached and checked on them.

His comrades moaned painfully. Arcee was the first Cybertronian to get up. She then looked at the person who looked at her.

"Op- Optimus? You're alright?" Arcee asked in concern yet relief.

The person or Optimus smiled calmly and nodded his head, "I'm relieved to see you alright, Arcee."

Arcee smiled before had her face blushed a bit. She nodded a bit. Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Mirage and Jazz slowly getting up as they were recuperating and recovering from the shock and attacks. Both Optimus Prime and Arcee turned and looked at their comrades.

"Are you all alright," Optimus asked in concern.

"Yeah... I'm okay! I'm ready. I can handle it." Autobots responded.

Bumblebee looked around of his surrounding as he looked concern and worry. He asked in beeping, "Where are we? It does look so much like Sea of Rust."

"Really? How can you tell, shades?" Mirage asked sarcastically.

"Never mind of that one, guys. We should worry about our pals?" Sideswipe said in concern,"I haven't seen them since the fight with Megatron and the Cons."

"If the Ark ain't here, then that means we'll never gonna get out of here." Mirage exclaimed in concern.

Jazz sighed, "this is bad news alright. No telling when Megatron gonna strike next."

Arcee sighed in annoyance, "Okay, enough! It's important that we're alive. If we survive the crash, then that means others must have. And if we're gonna get out of here in one piece, we've got to stick together for now..."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Arcee is right. If we were to leave this planet and find our allies, we must cooperate together. Understood?"

The Autobots nodded their heads in understanding.

"So, what's the plan?" Bumblebee beeped in asking, "As far as I know, there's no sign of any locals on this planet."

"He has the point." Mirage agreed, "It's tough to find anyone here."

"Unless you're not looking at the highway, there might be some," Jazz said confidently as he pointed to the east, "I saw them from the east."

The Autobots turned to the east. As the sun rising, it glowed and glared upon the shadowy forms of bridges and highway. They awed in amazement yet shock by it.

Sideswipe whistled, "I guess it wasn't abandoned or deserted than I thought."

"That's the good news. We can ask for ships, weapon and Energon supplies and hopefully - they know where our buddies are," Hot Shot suggested.

Arcee nodded his head, "Hopefully they don't try to kill us. Hopefully the universal greetings work on them."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Autobots, Transform and Roll Out!"

The Autobots transformed into their vehicles as they all headed off at once. They were heading straight to the highway town-like.

Further from Autobots' location, Decepticons also located at the barren wasteland as well. There were only Megatron, Blackout, Barricade, demonic skinny form of Makeshift, the muscular yet armored Bonecrusher, Lugnut and some of Decepticon Troopers. They were moaning and groaning in pain as they slowly got up.

Megatron was the first to get up followed by his minions. He looked around before snarled in anger, "Where are we?! What is this place?!"

Barricade hummed in concern as he explained, "By the looks of it, it's no ordinary town we've been. And I'm telling you one thing - this is not Cybertron."

"Yeah... Since when did our planet get this kind of structure?" Bonecrusher demanded in concern.

"But we might also have the problem, Lord Megatron? We also lost our Nemesis during out battle with the Autobots." Makeshift said in concern.

"We've lost contact with our warship?!" Lugnut asked in anger and upset.

With Makeshift nodded, Blackout hissed in anger, "Damn it! If those Autobots hadn't interfere our plans, we would have escaped alive!"

"It matters not. But what matters is to seek and regroup with the rest of our forces," Megatron said darkly, "For now, we need to recuperate temporarily at this local's home. Then, we can find and use our ship to leave this world and regroup with our forces. Decepticons, move out!"

Megatron and his Decepticons transformed into their vehicle modes as they headed off to the local's town at once...

On the unknown planet which filled with trashes and garbages, the mountain of them shaken a lot. Crosshairs got out from it as he coughed painfully. He hated the smell

"Where am I? What the hell is this?!" Crosshairs asked in annoyance, "And where the hell of my team?!"

"Cross? Is that you?!" The grumpy yet big voice exclaimed. Crosshairs was in shock and surprise. He continued, "I need some help over here! I've been hanged!"

Crosshairs exclaimed, "Hang on, fatso! I'm coming!"

As Crosshairs headed off at once, he looked around in search of his ally. He then found Hound hanging upside down as the fat Autobot struggled and yelling for help. Crosshairs chuckled in amusement.

Hound groaned in annoyance, "Shut the hell up and get me down! I'll swear to Primus that I'm gonna kill you!"

"Shssh... You can't even take a joke. Hold on, fatso. I'm coming!" Crosshairs said in annoyance.

Crosshairs approached to Hound. He aimed his blaster at the rope before fired it off. Hound screamed in fear as he fell to the ground while moaned painfully. Hound got up at once before glaring at the laughing Crosshairs.

"That was not funny, small fry!" Hound exclaimed in annoyance.

Crosshairs chuckled a bit, "Just relax. I'm just messing with you. Besides, it's not that dangerous."

"Speaking of dangerous, where the hell are we?" Hound asked in annoyance.

"I know this very well." The calm voice said wisely. They both turned and found Drift, Cliffjumper, Chromia and Ironhide entered the area. Drift continued, "This world is Junkion - planet of junks. It is also where the abandoned or rusted robots thrown here."

"You mean they've been thrown here?! This is wrong! It's unacceptable!" Chromia said in shock and annoyance.

Cliffjumper nodded, "Wow... And I thought the Decepticons are the worst in dealing with the trash."

Ironhide shook his head, "Yes... You're right about that. But I heard rumors that those who moved here have begun their colony."

Crosshairs whistled, "Classic... Figure that the world the lived is not worth living, they moved to a perfect home to live."

"So, what's next? Can't just sit around. We'd better find the Ark." Hound said in concern.

Drift nodded, "Indeed. Let's go now. Time is of the essence."

Five Autobots transformed into their vehicle modes and headed off at once. Unknown to any of them, the shadow figures were watching the event.

On another side of Junkion, Constructicons also got up from their unconsciousness while moaned and groaned painfully. They looked around of their surroundings. They were all pissed off of looking at the area.

"Trash Planet? I've always want to come to this place," Scavenger said in amusement, "This is 'all you can take'! I love it so much!"

"Yeah, me too!" High Tower agreed.

Mixmaster sighed in annoyance, "We don't have time for the garbage collection, you fools! We've gotta regroup with Megatron and others!"

Rampage roared in anger, "YEAH! And we're the only ones got separated from others!"

"And not to mention, we don't have a ship! I'm really pissed!" Long Haul exclaimed in anger.

Scrapper sighed in annoyance, "Will you bucketheads calm down?!" The Constructicons turned and looked at him. He continued, "Besides, Scavenger and High Tower are right. We've got the goods. And we're the Constructicons. We can build anything. And yeah, this place is full of junk but full of usefulness. And so I said, let's get to business. Come on, move out!"

Constructicons exclaimed wildly as they transformed into their constructing vehicle mode. They then headed off at once.

Four Aerialbots flew around the area as they were searching for their allies. Unlike any place they had been in their lives, they had never the cities were so gigantic and bigger than their home planet. They were in concern yet curious if Metroplex did came from here.

"Now that's one big city to go through," Slingshot commented in amazement.

Air Raid nodded, "Yeah... Never seen this before in my life. You'd think Metroplex came from this world?"

"Yeah... According to my scanner, this is where Metroplex originated from," Jetfire agreed, "And you know what surprise me the most is how the heck the Primes get him to our planet? He's a Giagantic Cybertronian."

"Well, we're talking about the Thirteen Primes. I mean they're the legendary and the best we've got at Cybertron. They've got some kind of mystic powers or spiritual powers to lift him to our world. Or maybe a Space Bridge that bridged him to our world. Who knows?" Skydive suggested.

Silverbolt hummed in concern, "Either way, the Gigantic are our only option to find others. If they're the friends to Metroplex, we should be okay with them. Let's go!"

The Aerialbots and their flying Autobots immediately flew off straight into the city in search of the locals.

As the Gigantic Cybetrornian walked around their city, five Combaticons were hiding near to gigantic crate. The Combaticons looked shock and surprised by the giants' appearance.

"What the hell are they?! They're ginormous!" Vortex exclaimed in shock.

"And I thought Trypticon is the biggest..." Brawl commented in shock.

"We're so dead..." Swindle said in shock and concern, "No contacts! No ships to get out! And the worst - we've got no helps! We're so dead!"

"Knock it off!" Onslaught exclaimed in annoyance, "We're not dead yet! Besides, we've got something good at this place!"

"Oh really? And how good would that be?!" Blast-Off demanded.

Onslaught glared at Blast-Off, "Because Gigantitron is the most important and rare place to go! They have the largest weapons, armadas and warships! And best of all - Gigantic Cybertronians! With them on our side, we can tip the balance of the war under our favor!"

"Yeah..." Combaticons smirked darkly as they agreed with Onslaught's opinions.

Onslaught nodded in relief, "Good. Let's move out, Combaticons! Gather as many Cons as you can!"

The Combaticons and their remaining army transformed into their vehicles and headed off at once.

In the dark long and quiet black skies, the Ark was traveling across while searching for their missing allies and friends across the stars.

Within the ship, Ratchet and Jolt were repairing the ship's control panel while Mudflap and Skids watched the event. Mudflap took the wrench as he chuckled happily in spinning it around for the moment. He then had it knocked on Skids' head.

Skids turned and glared at uneasily chuckling Mudflap, "Think that funny? I'll show funny, jerk!"

Mudflap nodded, "You bet it it."

Skid took the hammer as he hammered it on Mudflap's head hard. Mudflap exclaimed in anger as he hammered his wrench on Skids but the latter hit back. The twin continued hitting on each other hard and quick.

The noise irritated Ratchet as he turned and shouted, "Will you turn knock it off?! This is not the time to fooling around!"

Both Mudflap and Skids stopped at once before they quickly threw both hammer and wrench away. As Bulkhead entered the area, both the hammer and wrench hit and knocked him out - causing him to fire his wrecking ball out straight to both Ratchet and Jolt. They both quickly dodged the attack before it knocked on the panel hard.

The bridge's control beeped for the moment before it went off. Ratchet gasped in shock as he turned and glared at the sheepish Bulkhead.

"Bulkhead! I needed that!" Ratchet exclaimed in anger.

"We just fix that!" Jolt agreed before turned and glared at worried Mudflap and Skids, "And don't even try to get out of this one too!"

Bulkhead sighed, "Sorry. Just coming in to tell you that the engine are repaired. Prowl and his Protectobots are in the patrols now. We didn't want any Decepticons coming in and attack us."

Ratchet sighed, "Understood... But I just hope that others are alright. I haven't seen them since the fight with Nemesis."

"They'll be fine. I have the confidence. They can do it." Jolt boosted his confidence.

"I like your attitude, kid. I'm impressed." The firm feminine voice spoke calmly as they all turned and found Elita-One and Perceptor entering the bridge. She continued, "Jolt's right. We've made it far. We can't give up now. They're waiting for us."

"Indeed. I'll do my best to power up the system's signal senses," Perceptor explained, "It will not be easy since Soundwave damaged it very hard."

"Do what you have to, Perceptor. Jolt and I will do what we can to fix the ship's control." Ratchet said calmly, "And hopefully, no more interruption or the broken stuffs."

CRASH! Ratchet groaned in annoyance as he turned to his back. He found Bulkhead and the twins got burnt marks on their faces and body while they were holding some crates of Energon. Mudflap and Skids quickly pointed their fingers at Bulkhead. He groaned in annoyance.

Ratchet sighed in annoyance, "And I stand corrected."

"Alright, Autobots - get back to your post. Be prepare for anything," Elita-One ordered, "The ;ast thing I want is unexpected company coming."

"Very well, I shall return to the engine and repair the damages," Perceptor nodded, "And I could use some company as well."

Bulkhead sighed, "Well... At least, it's better than staying with Ratchet." He groaned in annoyance, "He's always get pissed off whenever I did something bad to his stuffs again."

Elita-One nodded, "I'll be on patrol with Protectobots. We have to keep an eye on any Decepticons. There's no telling when they'll strike next."

As soon as three Autobots left, Mudflap and Skids chuckled evilly and darkly as they were left alone with Ratchet and Jolt. Both scientists returned in working on the bridge's control panel. They took both hammer and wrench as they were ready to attack.

"Don't even think about it," Ratchet said bitterly.

"Or we'll have you clean the ship off," Jolt said darkly.

Mudflap and Skids groaned in annoyance and angry as they dropped their tools down. Ratchet and Jolt returned to their duty in fixing and repairing the Ark. They heard the beeping. They turned and looked at the screen and ship's window.

"Ratchet! Look!" Jolt pointed the greenish planet in front of him via glassed view, "Think that's where the Raw Energon can be found?"

Ratchet hummed, "I have no idea... But hopefully, it is friendly. We need more parts and tools to fix this ship."

"Agreed... Setting course to that world," Jolt spoke calmly.

The Ark boosted its engine as it headed straight to the planet.

On the damaged Nemesis, Soundwave ran through the check-up on his computer in searching of any damages. Starscream walked around while grumbled and muttered in annoyance. And Knockout was trying to contact with the surviving Decepticons.

Starscream screamed in annoyance, "Why is it taking so long?! Time's running out! We need to find Lord Megatron and the rest now! And you know how angry he can be!"

Knockout sighed in annoyance, "It would have if you just be quiet and let us do the work! I've been contacting with the Decepticons for hours! And so far nothing!" He turned and looked at Soundwave's Minicons working on fixing the bridge's controls. He continued, "Be more useful as his Minicons. Laserbeak fixed the rooftop's ceiling. Rumble and Frenzy are wiring them up. And Ravage is finding some useful tools to Soundwave."

"And Soundwave is checking on ship's damages. And hopefully, it's the quick one too!" Starscream said in annoyance.

BEEP! Starscream and Knockout turned to Soundwave's side. The screen turned and revealed Thundercracker, Skywarp and Blitzwing an armored and winged grayish Decepticon who were in-charge of patrolling the area.

"What do you have to report?" Starscream demanded.

"Just fixing some dishes. Those Autobots have damaged them very hard. It'll take some times to get them up and running," Thundercracker reported.

Skywarp huffed, "The turrets are ready to attack. If those Autobots or any freaks wanna mess with us, they'll gonna have to get through us first!"

Blitzwing nodded, "I shall send the troops off whenever we countered some enemies or preparing to rescue our allies. But by your command, we await."

Starscream smirked, "Excellent..." He turned to his back as he found Demolisher and Breakdown came in. He continued, "And yours?"

"Hangers, Launching Drillers, Energon Core, Energon Supplies and best of all - the ship is clean and shiny," Breakdown commented happily.

Demolisher nodded, "And best of all, Trypticon is still in stasis. And he makes no movement." He chuckled a bit, "I hate to admit it, Starscream. You would have make a good leader in handling this. No wonder Lord Megatron chose you as his Second-in-Command than that Airachnid. Man, she's the worst!"

"Can we not mention of that Insecticon's name again?!" Knockout demanded in annoyance.

Breakdown nodded, "Me too. She's so annoying."

"Alright! Enough with bickering! We've got a lot of work to do! And we need to make haste at once!" Starscream said in annoyance, "Let's move it!"

Decepticons immediately returned to their posts as they worked quickly and hard in fixing the ship's system. Starscream then turned and looked at the screen with Decepticon's Logo. He had some thoughts.

Hmm... Me as the leader of Decepticons? Interesting... Then again, Megatron chose me as his Second-in-Command. Therefore, I'm also his successor and heir. After all, there is no one can compare to my management, knowledge and leadership. And I can even be better than Airachnid. This is perfect... Starscream smirked darkly while having some thoughts, If Megatron was never been found or dead, I can finally become one. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Time can only tell.

"Starscream, you might check this out," Knockout said in concern.

Starscream snapped back to reality. He turned and looked at the screen where it was revealed greenish planet. Soundwave turned and revealed the information of the planet.

Knockout hummed, "Interesting... This planet... It does match with what Shockwave had described. But it's not the same planet we're going."

Starscream sighed, "It doesn't matter. But what matters the most is we need some parts and tools to repair this ship. Without them, Megatron and the rest will be lost. Set course to that location."

"Yes sir," Knockout saluted.

Nemesis headed straight to the greenish planet for repairs and recuperating.

At Cybertron, the Autobots were taking refuge at Iacon City while building the fort on it. And Metroplex and some of Autobots were taking patrol on the city while Ultra Magnus was inside the Command Center, along with three new Autobots - Kup an old grayish and green old Autobot, Springer lighter green muscular and veteran-type Autobot and Rodimus a young red and yellowish Autobot with wings were discussing the plan.

"Status Report," Ultra Magnus ordered seriously.

Springer turned and spoke, "Autobots are still patrolling the area. And no sign of any Decepticons. And best of all, Metroplex will fire any sight of armada or ships."

Kup nodded, "And not to mention, our weapons are still functional and ready. Those Cons won't know what hit them!"

Rodimus saluted, "And best of all, I've kept the soldiers in shape and ready to fight. We are ready, Ultra Magnus!"

Ultra Magnus nodded, "Good. But where're Grimlock and his Dinobots?" He sighed in annoyance, "Please, don't tell me that they went and attacked Kaon again."

"Nope." The tough and firm voice spoke. Four Autobots turned to the gate as they found Grimlock entered with some of Energon Crates, "Just looking for some Energon. And Dinobots did it. Dinobots back to their posts. No Decepticons coming in and attack us."

Ultra Magnus sighed, "I appreciate that, Grimlock. But I told you for five times - report to me and get my permission! I can't just let you or Dinobots do as you please and especially of what you all had been through from Shockwave's Lab."

Grimlock groaned, "Grimlock not forgotten! Grimlock remembered! Grimlock won't forgive Shockwave!"

"Then, do us a favor - stop doing disappearing acts! You're making us worried!" Rodimus said in annoyance, "And besides, do one more stunt again, we'll definitely put you in stasis pod for good!"

Grimlock roared in anger, "Do not challenge Grimlock!"

As Grimlock and Rodimus continued glaring at each other for the moment, Kup came in-between and exclaimed, "Enough, will ya?! This is not the time to fight among ourselves!" He turned to Grimlock, Rodimus's right. You can't be on your own! Do you know why? Shockwave still trying to control you!"

"He didn't," Grimlock answered bitterly.

"And if he did? And do you know who and what you never want to hurt?"

"Damn it... Fine..."

Kup turned to Rodimus, "And kid... Grimlock can be stubborn and arrogant, but he'd never done stupid. He's doing us some favors. Without him, we will never face against of whatever Shockwave had. Insecticons are one thing, but Demon Cybertronian is another. And we can't win, without Dinobots."

Rodimus sighed, "Fine... But I'm not making promise if he ever pull it off again."

"Grimlock too." Grimlock agreed.

Ultra Magnus spoke firmly, "Then, promise me this - we survive together, and no Autobots or Dinobots left behind! We are one! We are together! And we'll not surrender to Decepticons! We'll bring Cybertron back to us! That's the promise. Got it?"

Grimlock and Rodimus sighed, "Yes, sir. I promise."

Springer smirked, "That's good. Rodimus, you're on patrol duty. Grimlock, you and me need to check up on our turrets and supplies. We have to be sure that they're ready. And we could use some of your pals to help us out."

"And I'm going too. Just in case, if you tried to threw your overheated temper off," Kup suggested.

Rodimus and Grimlocked groaned, "Fine..."

With the plan agreed, the Autobots left the command center. Ultra Magnus turned and looked at his computer's screen. He sighed in concern as he wondered if Optimus Prime and his Autobits responded to him. Ever since the Ark left and battled with Nemesis, they haven't got the word from him or others.

"Optimus... Where are you, sir?" Ultra Magnus asked in concern.

At Kaon's Underground Lab, Shcokwave was repairing and fixing his damaged right arm. His right arm was replaced with gigantic and armored canon-like. He wasn't pleased or relief about it. He never knew that replacing Grimlock and his team with their dinosaur's modes could be disastrous and dangerous to him and his cause.

Shockwave heard the clanking noise. He turned and found three Insecticons coming in, but they were all injured and wounded as they were recuperating from wounds.

"Status update..." Shockwave demanded. He yelped in pain upon feeling the burning on his arm's joint. He hissed in pain, "Unacceptable... I shall remind myself to deal with Grimlock and his Donobots. This is most certainly illogical..."

"Good news is that we're still functional and especially Sharpshot. That's what you get for playing with a Dinobot for long." Kickback mocked darkly.

Sharpshot hissed, "I would like to see you try on one of them! See if you like that?!"

"Knock it off!" Hardshell cried in anger, causing both Kickback and Sharpshot to be quiet. He turned and bowed before Shockwave, "The preparation are ready. The Predacons are in placed. Insecticons are ready. And above all, we have scavenged and retrieved parts of Space Bridge. We're not sure that we may build it again."

Shockwave nodded, "It is logical. However, this is not lose yet." Three Insecticons looked confuse yet concern of what he had said. He continued, "The tower is becoming too easy target for our enemies to find. So, we must build more advance and difficult for our enemies to find. And above all, we must hidden the Energon's signature, so we can focus on our mission."

"Ah..." Three Insecticons smirked in understanding.

"Now, Insecticons... I have one more mission for you," Shockwave said calmly, "Find and recruit the best Decepticon Candidate that is quite useful to us. It is time for us to turn the tide. And be prepare for the launch. I want them to be ready for Lord Megatron's arrival at primitive world."

"At once!" Three Insecticons saluted.

As Insecticons turned and left his lab, Shockwave turned and faced to his computer. He was looking at the Cybertronian Skull with some tentacles. He hummed calmly as he activated and looked through it.

"Interesting... It appears that Quintessons have something that I require for the projects. And above all, there is something The Fallen had fail to inform us - Dark Spark. Just like Matrix of Leadership, it is also part of Unicron's heart. It will prove to be valuable asset to Decepticons' cause. But question remains - where it is?" Shockwave asked in concern.

To be Continued...

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Reference:
1) Mirage is based on Movice Counterpart.

2) Kup, Rodimus and Springer are based on their G1 Counterparts.

3) The Planets that both Autobots and Decepticons went through are based on both G1 and Cybertron Version.