And we have reached chapter 5, Part 2 of Prime and the Jedi Council. This should be very interesting for someone like Optimus to meet people like the Jedi. It is safe to say that initially, Optimus won't judge the Council and the Jedi Order as a whole to harshly, but as time passes, his views on the ancient order are gonna fall quite a bit and he will become more critical of the Order and its practices. He's gonna be disagreeing quite a bit with how the Jedi handle those who are Force Sensitive and their views on the Dark Side.

I would also like to make a small request for an idea I have regarding human cybertronians. I'm considering having Cybertronains retain their longevity, meaning they live much longer than regular humans, it's just that as humans, this is reduced. My purpose is to display just how intense the war for Cybertron was and how someone like Optimus who was once a librarian is able to go toe-to-toe with a gladiatorial champion and why Megatron will be able to so easily defeat Jedi in the future. So, despite me describing Optimus looking to be around thirty to forty years old, he is actually much older as a human, it's just that his cells are able to regenerate much faster and Megatron is far more experienced in combat than anyone else. Not to mention, he is far more durable, like he could fall from the top of a building a leave a pretty sizable crater on the ground and walk it off like it was nothing.

One other thing, I shall be including events from both the comics, legends, and fanon of Star Wars, as well as my own creations, to make this story very interesting. So basically, fan-created weapons/ships will be included. In fact, Optimus will be given command of his own cruiser that I personally really like as a capital ship, just with my own changes added to make it even more interesting.

Now to answer some reviews and a few private messages.

CT7567Rules: Not to worry, I might not update this story very often but I have no intention of abandoning this creation. Also, regarding Ahsoka, I think I might have her play a similar role to Bumblebee in TF:P. Essentially, in Transformers Prime, Bumblebee was kinda like Optimus's protegee or a surrogate son to the Prime, if his reaction to when Megatron killed Bee at the end of the episode 'Deadlock' was any indication. Basically, he will be a sort of father figure like Plo Koon is to her. As for dogfights, I haven't decided what kind of ship I should give Prime; going back forth between a modified Clone Z-95 Headhunter starfighter, an old republic starfighter, or just give Prime his own Cybertronian starfighter.

Shiro Reader: Obi-Wan and Optimus will meet each other in this chapter, considering that Obi-Wan is a member of the Jedi Council.

PrimeEffect: I really appreciate the compliment for my portrayal. I think Fanfiction writers and fans, in general, do a better job of depicting characters than big studious because there's almost never any profit or money involved when fans do it. Fanfiction writers write stories because that is what the want to do and it is something they are really passionate about. The writing is the reward, not the profit or anything like that. This is something I enjoy and Optimus Prime is my hero and I want to do him proud by portraying him as best as I can because he's my hero and that's it. Nothing more, nothing less.

hornig3: I think I might actually include the Combaticons, as well as the Stunticons. Combiners are a big part of transformers and I would feel bad if I didn't include them somehow.

777: I actually agree with you regarding the Jedi and their views on the Force and themselves. Essentially, the Jedi are far too one-sided; the focus on the Light Side of the Force and only that side. In my mind, the Light Side of the Force deals with higher/more complex emotions while the Dark Side deals with more basic/powerful emotions. The Jedi preach peace and balance but are themselves out of balance because they lose touch with their more emotional/basic selves. Emotions are a fundamental part of who we are and to deny that you feel anger would be for me to deny a part of my humanity, a part of what makes me 'me.' Essentially, the Jedi are kinda like robots, they want to seem focused and whatever but they're not, they're living beings. I don't know, what do you think?

TaitanoRules555: Optimus will have several opinions on children being taken away from their families.

Now for the private message, I won't reveal who sent me the message to preserve that person anonymity because that's what private messages are for, just between the two people apart of the message, but I will just outline what was discussed. Basically, the person informed that despite not posting anything, SilverXScythe66 still frequents Fanfiction and is still reading, he just won't respond to any messages, or so I have been informed. This is only part of the message, the other part isn't really relevant to this story.

One last thing, I am planning on creating a cover image for the story but I can't think of anything that would fit. I have had some ideas, like a humanized Optimus standing at the front as a human with the star saber in his hands with the tip of the blade pointed down, like a knight with other characters flanking him on either side with Megatron and a few villains looming over them. This is just an idea, any suggestions or alternative ideas?

Also in case some of you were wondering why I reposted the previous chapter I did that so that you would get a notification and see the update because just updating a chapter doesn't send a notification.

With that out of the way, onto the story.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Hasbro owns Transformers Prime and Disney owns Star Wars who finally did something right by bringing back Clone Wars, just wished they left the scene in where Anakin saw that the Bad Batch had a sexy picture of Padme painted on the side of their ship. CURSE YOU CENSORS AND KID FRIENDLY DISNEY! STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS IS SUPPOSED TO BE MATURE AT THIS POINT! I WANT TO SEE SEVERED LIMBS, CLONES GETTING SHOT IN THE FACE, OR WHEN PEOPLE EXPLODE THERE SHOULD BE CHUNKS!

Anyway, onto the story.

Transformers Prime: The Clone Wars

Chapter 5: Prime and the Council Part 2

Jedi Temple, Coruscant

The interior of the Jedi Temple was very intriguing for the Prime. The temple itself appeared to resemble designs of buildings from ancient Earth civilizations. Namely Chinese, Gothic, and Egyptian architecture. Optimus found this revelation interesting that, despite being entire dimensions apart from one another, races and civilizations followed similar designs and construction. From the hallways to the actual layout of the temple, the Prime could isolate similar details between the structure in which he was walking through and the ancient architecture of Earth. There seemed to be a blend of both sacredness and grandeur in the temple's design, not unlike a few buildings on Cybertron. However, he was not here to admire the craftsmanship of this building, but rather to speak with several unique individuals.

Presently, Optimus was being led by Jedi Masters Mace Windu, Plo Koon, and Grand Master of the Jedi Order Yoda. With him was Ahsoka, Anakin, and Aayla as they walked through the hallways of the Jedi Temple. His helmet was still tucked underneath his arm as they made their way through the temple. Having just arrived at the temple via shuttle, the Prime was immediately greeted by these three Jedi Masters who wished to speak with him.

"I take it you have not been in structures like this, Optimus?" Aayla suddenly spoke, getting the Prime's attention when she noticed him looking around the Temple Hallways and was examining the way they were constructed.

"I have in the past on my homeworld, Master Secura, before the war," replied the Prime as he directed his attention to the Twi'lek, "My fascination with the construction of the Jedi Temple is that its design closely resembles the blend of two cultures I know of on a planet I had visited within the Unknown Region prior to my arrival in the larger galaxy."

"You've been to other planets in the Unknown Region?" asked Ahsoka, a little curious because very little was known about that area of the Galaxy, hence the name, so hearing things about what lay within the Unknown Region was always something someone wished to hear, "What planet was this?"

"The planet from which these designs I noticed is referred to the indigenous civilization as 'Earth'," replied the Prime, seeing no real harm in revealing some details of the Autobots adopted home, but wisely kept a few details to himself, such as it existed in another universe, "This particular planet is far different than any others of which I have come across, by which, the people of this world developed differently."

"How do you mean?" asked Anakin.

"During our travels, I used the computer in the quarters provided to me aboard the Resolute to access the holonet and gain a better understanding of the galaxy at large," explained the Prime as the walked through the temple, heading to the main tower where at the top was the Council Chamber, "To my understanding, each planet in the galaxy possesses a unique environment across the entire world, a single worldwide biome if you will. Worlds such as Naboo, where it is a pastoral world, and others like Mustafar where it is a harsh and volcanic planet across its entire surface."

"What makes Earth so special then?" asked the Jedi Knight, raising an eyebrow.

"This world is comprised of multiple biomes, ranging from arctic tundras to scorching deserts; lush jungles and rolling planes," answered Optimus as he turned to Anakin, "This created dozens of different environments and countless creatures that inhabited this world. Along with the varying climates, the natives of this world also had unique traits."

"How so?" asked Ahsoka, now very intrigued about this world called Earth.

"Unlike most planets, the native inhabitants developed in their own manners, creating dozens of different cultures on this one world," answered the Prime, "Along with these varying cultures came a multitude of different languages."

"So what you're saying is, if we went to Earth, we could travel to two sectors of the planet and those sectors could have completely different cultures?" surmised the Padawan.

"Indeed," answered the former librarian, giving the Togruta nod.

Ahsoka smirk, "Must make things pretty interesting."

"Pardon me for interrupting your conversation," spoke up Mace Windu, getting the attention of the group, "But the other Masters are waiting in the Council Chambers."

"Just one more question," replied Ahsoka as she looked at Optimus, "How many languages are on this planet?"

"Currently, on Earth, there are over 6,500 languages that have been formed, but only 34 see wide use across the planet," replied the Prime, earning a whistle from Anakin.

"All those from one planet?" said the Jedi Knight, shaking his head, "Sounds like you were right, snips. Earth does seem pretty interesting."

"Amazing, the universe is, yes," agreed Master Yoda as the stood outside the doors to the Council Chamber, "Full of wonder and amazement, but to be discussed for another time."

"Indeed," agreed Master Plo, "Optimus would you be so kind as to join us in the Council Chambers?"

"Very well," nodded the Prime before he turned to Anakin and Ahsoka, "Will you be joining us?"

"I'm not the one being interviewed," replied Anakin as he folded his arms and gave the Prime a smirk, "But once you're done, I'm guessing you'd like to see more of Coruscant?"

"I would indeed," answered Optimus, "Coruscant reminds me of my home, Cybertron, and I am curious to see how the Republic functions."

"We'll be waiting right here when you're done," assured Ahsoka, receiving a nod from the former archive clerk.

"As for myself, I need to return to my men," said Aayla.

"Until we meet again, Master Secura," said Optimus as he turned to the Jedi Twi'lek and extended his right hand to her to shake.

"It was an honor, Optimus Prime," stated the Jedi Master.

"The honor is mine, Master Jedi," replied the Prime as he released her hand and the Twi'lek made to leave. With all that out of the way, Optimus turned to Windu, Plo, and Yoda who were waiting patiently for him just in front of the doors to the council chamber.

"Much to discuss, there is," stated Yoda as he rested his hands on his wooden cane.

"Indeed," nodded the Prime as he and the Jedi Masters entered the council chambers.

The doors to the chamber slid open and allowed the four to enter, but unfortunately, they couldn't get underway immediately as some members still needed to arrive. While the Jedi Masters that were present headed to their place in their chairs, Optimus took a moment to take in the Council Chamber. Arranged in a semi-circle were twelve chairs that were facing away from the large floor to ceiling windows that looked out to the world around them. The floor had intricate designs made into them. As the Prime observed his surroundings, slowly but surely, other Jedi Council Members entered the room. Optimus noted a few of them appeared to be human, or humanoid while others looked like creatures found in some of Miko's comic books.

Though it took some time, each member took their seats while Optimus took his place at the center of the chamber, still holding his helmet under his arm.

"Members of the Jedi Council," began Yoda, turning to the masters present, "Optimus Prime, I introduce."

"It is an honor to make your acquaintance," replied the Prime as he bowed respectfully, "Some of you I have just met while others I have come to know better, it is for that reason I request to know the names of the members of the Jedi Council."

"Very, well," said Mace Windu, "As you have already met myself, Plo Koon, Master Yoda, and Aayla, I open the floor to those who have just gathered at this time."

"My name is Ki-Adi-Mundi," said the first member, a caucasian man with a rather large head, white facial hair, and eyebrows. He was wearing some robes.

"I am Obi-Wan Kenobi," said another man, wearing similar robes with some armor plating added. He was also caucasian with auburn hair, beard, and blue eyes, "And might I thank you for rescuing Anakin. I read the report about how you and he charged the new Separatist weapon together, and how you had to pick up the slack when he couldn't continue due to his injuries."

"I only did what was necessary to ensure the survival of the colonists," replied the Prime, "Though his actions were reckless, I am honored to see he would set aside his own wellbeing for the safety of others."

"Yes, Anakin does have a tendency to jump right into things," joked Obi-Wan.

"Gentlemen, I do believe we are getting off track?" spoke up a feminine voice, with a slight jive to her words.

"Quite right, Master Gallia," apologized Obi-Wan, "Let's continue."

And so Optimus was introduced to the members of the Jedi Council: Masters Saesee Tiin, Eeth Koth, Agen Kolar, Shaak Ti, Kit Fisto, Adi Gallia, and Even Piell. During their introductions, Optimus noticed that many of them had accents similar to languages spoke on Earth. Prime noticed accents like Russian, Jamaican, and slight Jive when the Jedi introduced themselves. It reminded him that the Clones spoke with a New Zealander accent.

However, accents and the way people speak is not the reason he is here.

"Now that introductions are out of the way, I believe it is time we get to the matter at hand," concluded Mace Windu.

"Agreed," replied Optimus, "I was informed prior to my arrival on Coruscant that you wished to meet with my person, though you did not reveal the nature of why you desired to speak with me."

"You must forgive our curiosity," spoke up Master Plo, "It is not often one meets another from the Unknown region."

"Indeed," added Master Yoda, "Rare it is, to meet one from beyond what is charted."

"Your curiosity and interest are understandable, Master Jedi," responded Optimus as he gave the little green Grand Master a nod, "To meet with a being outside the known universe can be a catalyst for great interest."

"Master Secura informed us that your ship crash-landed on the same planet as she, Skywalker, and Padawan Tano when their ship crashed," recalled Master Windu, remembering what Aayla informed them during the transmission between Anakin's ship and the others, "She informed us that you aided them in defeating the Separatists forces on Maridun and the defense of the Lurmen colonists."

"I did indeed aid her in the defense of colonist," confirmed the Prime.

"Why did you aid them?" asked Master Shaak Ti, who appeared to be of the same species as Ahsoka if her appearance was anything to go by.

"It goes against my belief as an Autobot," replied the Prime.

"'Autobot?'" repeated Obi-Wan.

"As I once told one of the Lurmen colonists who helped me during my time on Maridun, 'Autobot' is a philosophical term my people used to say that despite our differences and our place on our home, we are all one in the same; no one being is greater than the other," explained the Prime, "And as an Autobot, freedom is the right of all sentient beings, no matter their race. We are all free to choose who we are and what we do, so long as it does not impede the freedom of another."

"So the reason you fought the Separatist and defended the colonists was that the actions of the Separatists impeded the Lurmen's choice to remain neutral in the Clone Wars?" surmised a horned individual by the name of Eeth Koth.

"We are all free to choose what we become, so long as it does not place innocents at risk," stated the Prime.

"A noble outlook, yes," commented Master Yoda from his seat.

"Speaking of war, Master Secura informed us that your homeworld is currently in the grip of a civil war," picked up Mace Windu.

"That is correct," confirmed Optimus, "However, only partially."

"Explain," requested the stone face Council Member.

"You see, while the war started on my home planet, Cybertron, the war was lost," replied the Prime.

"Are you saying the Autobots lost the war?" asked Plo Koon.

"Neither side won," answered the Prime.

"What do you mean 'neither side won?'" asked Even Piell, a short being, about the same height as Yoda, who had long drooping ears, his hair tied back into a ponytail. What was most notable was his missing left eye and the large scar that went over his eye from his forehead to his cheek.

"To understand the nature of my people's civil war, it would be best to explain my homeworld," informed Optimus, although he paused for a moment before continuing, "However, before I begin I request something of that from the Jedi Council."

"What is it that you desire, Optimus?" asked Master Yoda.

"Though my time in the larger galaxy has been brief I have learned a few things such as the Clone Wars, how the Republic is fighting the Separatists, and that the Jedi are peacekeepers," explained the Prime, "But I do not know why the war was started between the two factions, the Jedi's involvement in the war, or what the Jedi Order is."

"You wish to understand the nature of our conflict?" concluded Ki-Adi-Mundi, "Why?"

"I wish to know why this war was started," answered Optimus, turning to the Jedi Master, "And if there is something I can do to help bring an end to this war."

"You wish to aid us in the Clone Wars?" asked Master Kit Fisto, somewhat surprised.

"If the cause is just, then yes," replied the Prime.

"I assume your desire to join stems from this mission Master Secura also informed us of," inquired Master Windu.

"You assume correctly," confirmed Optimus, nodding his head.

"What is this mission of yours?" asked Kit Fisto asked.

"Then allow me to explain the War for Cybertron," began the Prime, "You see, on my homeworld our people we governed by a high council and select ruler, where the council selects the ruler of Cybertron. However, what is more important to know was that my home was run by a caste system: low, middle, and high caste. The low caste members comprised of laborers, constructors, miners, and similar roles; and were treated as slaves, some not even bein given a name, while the high caste was tried like royalty. This caste system had existed on Cybertron for years, long before my time and had grown increasingly corrupt since its formation."

"Due to its corrupt nature and the great inequality between civilians, a faction rose up from the working class," continued Optimus.

"What was the name of this faction?" asked Obi-Wan, "I notice you have mentioned or at least alluded to that there is another faction besides the Autobots, but have yet to provide a name."

"It is because at this point in history, the faction of which I speak did not become the faction that fought the Autobots until later," explained the former clerk before he continued, "As I was saying, a movement emerged from the impoverished working class and sought a peaceful means to the end the caste system as an institution and that all members of Cybertron be treated as equals."

Optimus paused for a moment, debating whether or not he should reveal Megatron but thought against it and concluded that if the Autobots human partners had been informed of why the Autobots fought the Decepticons, then so should the Jedi, if the Decepticons every came to this world, "The leader of this movement was an Energon miner."

"This miner began the movement to bring peace and equality by writing a treatise on how pacifist dissent and the exchange of ideal could improve the wellbeing of all Cybertronians. The miner's writing began to grow in popularity among the working class, and it gained the attention of Cybertron's corrupt leader and select members of the high council who saw his work as a threat to their positions."

"They sought to silence him?" Master Windu concluded.

"Indeed," nodded Optimus, "After a failed attempt to silence this miner continued speaking out, but the experience changed something within him. Seeing that words would not be sufficient to bring peace, the miner abandoned his writings for peace and the Energon mines where he once worked. Instead, the miner journeyed to a city on Cybertron named Kaon."

"Why did he travel to this city?" asked Obi-Wan, tilting his head to his left, "What is so unique about Koan?"

"Before the war broke out, Kaon was the city where many would go to make a name for themselves and try to move up in the caste system. Either through political means," Optimus paused for a moment before continuing, "Or through the gladiatorial arenas referred to The Pits of Kaon."

This revelation surprised the Jedi Council. Optimus's people still practiced Gladiatorial combat? Many worlds in the galaxy had banned such fights and while there were still sports that dealt with combat, there are strict rules on the fights and none of them end in death. However, there were some illegal groups who did practice gladiatorial combat, but those were in the minority.

"Surely these matches were staged?" inquired Saesee Tiin, a humanoid Jedi with large horns that curved down to his shoulders.

"I assure you, Master Tiin; gladiatorial combat on Cybertron was very real," stated the Prime firmly.

"Why would your people practice such barbaric things?" asked Shaak Ti.

"It is as I once said to Ahsoka when she asked how could my people by so cruel to our own when we are so technologically advanced," informed the former archivist, "It does not matter how long a race or individual has existed if their only desires are to their own wellbeing and amusement and are more than comfortable letting others suffer for their own benefit. This miner understood this fact and sought to use it to his advantage."

"In what way do you mean?" asked Mace Windu.

"This miner knew that many of the high class enjoyed the fights in the pits of Kaon and that many citizens of Cybertron would observe fights as well," explained Optimus, "Being a miner, it would be extremely unlikely he would gain any foothold if he attempted to make his rise politically."

"And so decided to use the fights to increase his popularity," concluded Kit Fitso, "Ingenious in certain aspects."

"And extremely effective," stated the Prime, "It wasn't long until this miner became crowd favorite; some would argue the greatest gladiator Cybertron had ever seen in centuries. With his newfound popularity, this former miner resumed his preachings of equality and openly vowed to challenge Cybertron's leadership, gaining more supporters then he did when he wrote his treatise."

"Surely wouldn't such actions provoke the those in power to try and silence this miner as they once did before?" asked Plo Koon.

"At this point in time, this miner had grown in such popularity that any attempt to silence him would be met by severe repercussions," replied Optimus, "If the council or Cybertron's current leader attempted to silence him, would only confirm to the citizens that their government only desired to keep the power they had attained."

"A martyr he would be in the eyes of those that followed this miner, yes," concluded Master Yoda, closing his eyes to think.

"Indeed," nodded the Autobot Leader, "Over time, when this gladiator gained enough support from the people, he left the gladiatorial arena in favor of the political battlefield and there he resumed his quest for equality, even gaining the support of one council member. It was also during this time did he

Optimus paused for a moment before continuing.

"It wasn't long until this revolutionary stood before the high council and it was here he provided his vision for a just society," the Prime took a moment to take a breath in before releasing it, "And it was here that the Gladiator's true colors began to emerge. The first attempt at silencing this former miner had changed his view on how peace and equality were to be attained. Where once this individual once believed in more peaceful means of change, now proclaimed to overthrow the old guard with force and demanded to be named the new ruler of Cybertron."

"But he wasn't named the leader of Cybertron, was he?" inquired Mace Windu.

"No," the Leader of the Autobots shook his head, "On that day, he had been accompanied by a close friend who provided a speech of his own, believing that violence was not needed to achieve peace, justice, and equality on Cybertron. This individual captured the hearts of the minds of the council and viewed him as more fit to become the leader of Cybertron than the gladiator."

"I assume this gladiator did not take to well?" inquired Obi-Wan.

"With his ambitions thwarted, the miner severed all ties with the council and the one that had been deemed more fit to be a leader than himself," confirmed Optimus, "And came to wage war on Cybertron, seeing that if he could be given the right to rule Cybertron, he would simply take the planet and crush any who stood against him. With his followers as his army, the miner began the war for Cybertron, taking the city of Kaon as his capital and headquarters; the very city where he made his name. It was here the faction that the Autobots fought against for so long first emerged: the Decepticons, a term the council tried to use to demonize the miner and his followers in an attempt to depict them as liars and thieves."

"In the mind of all Decepticons and their leader, they took this name as something honorable, and in the words of the Decepticon Leader "if speaking the truth was deception, then they were gladly guilty"," finished the Prime.

The Jedi seemed to pause for a moment to process the information that was revealed to them. It was a lot to take in and many of them felt great sympathy for Prime in all this, but a few others still had some questions.

"This is very informative, Optimus, and I am sorry for the war of your home," began Mace Windu, "But that doesn't explain why you are here, and not continuing the battle with your fellow Autobots."

"A valid point, Master Windu," nodded the Autobot Leader, "For you see, as the war progressed, the fighting between the Autobots and Decepticons continued to escalate and grow in intensity. Soon, our once great world was soon a battlefield across its entire surface and as such, the constant battles and struggles began to strain our world and its ability to produce Energon."

"What is this Energon of which you mentioned earlier?" asked Plo Koon, "I recall you mentioning the Decepticon Leader was a former Energon miner before he became a gladiator."

"Indeed," nodded the Prime, "You see, Energon is a type of fuel that was produced from the core of our world and can form as either crystals or a liquid. Since the very beginning, Energon has been the fuel, ammunition, and in specially treated forms, medicine for all Cybertronians. With the outbreak of the war, more and more Energon was being refined and used, more than the core of our world could produce, and it was during a turning point did the Decepticon leader change tactics and attempt to cut off our means to refuel and rearm our selves by attacking our planet's core, poisoning it in a manner of speaking. With the constant need for Energon to fuel both sides, the core of our world suddenly stopped producing Energon."

"But wouldn't such actions also cripple the Decepticon's cause?" asked Adi Gallia.

"It was discovered later in the war that the Decepticon leader had been prepared to go to war before approaching the High Council and had more than an adequate supply of Energon stockpiled."

"He was prepared," stated Mace Windu.

"Very much so," nodded Optimus, "However, fuel was not the only issue. With the constant battles, lands that had once been fertile and able to produce food for both sides are now destroyed and unable to reproduce food for either side. It was here a difficult decision had to be made."

"And that would be?" asked Plo Koon.

"In order to survive and win the war, we had to leave our home and find shelter elsewhere," answered Optimus, "And with the core unable to produce more Energon and farmlands completely destroyed, both sides, Autobots, and Decepticons were forced to abandon our home, all the while seeking ways to end the war."

"And is that why you seek to join our war?" asked Even Piell, "If you help us win our war, we'll be in debt to you so that you can ask us to help finish your war?"

"No, that is not what I desire," retorted Optimus, "You see, before the Exodus, I was informed by the elders of my world that there exists a way to restore our home, repair the damage to our lands and allow us to return to our ancestral home."

"So that the Autobots may return to their world so they may take it for themselves?" asked Ki-Adi-Mundi, however, his question sounded more like an accusation.

"No, so that all Cybertronians, regardless of their faction may return to our true home," rebuked the last of the Primes, "Cybertron is our home, Autobot or Decepticon, it is without question that we share that world and there must be a way to end our conflict, but not through bloodshed."

"How long has this Civil War endured?" asked Shaak Ti.

"I'm uncertain as to how I should answer that question, for you see, my people's perception of time may be different compared to what the galaxy as a whole may use," replied Optimus looking down for a moment, "I apologize for not being able to answer your question, Master Shaak Ti."

"There is no need to apologize, Optimus," replied Master Shaak Ti warmly.

"So if it is not our aid to end your people's civil war, what is it that you desire, Optimus?" asked Obi-Wan.

"I simply ask that you aid me in my search to find the solution to restoring my people's home for all who once inhabited Cybertron," requested Optimus, "If not for my sake, or the sake of the Autobot cause, but for the survival of my species, will you help me find a way to restore our home?"

The Council Members glanced at one another for a moment before Yoda spoke up, "A great quest you have been given, Optimus, yes. Support you, we will, but consult the Chancellor of the Republic we must also. The Jedi, still involved in this war, we are. Discuss this, we must."

"That is all I ask, Master Yoda," replied the Prime with a bow.

"We'll send for you when we have reached a decision, Optimus," requested Mace Windu, "And I believe it's best you make yourself familiar with your new surroundings."

"Very well, Master Windu," responded Optimus, though he paused for a moment, "But while I have told you of my reason for journeying to this galaxy, you have not informed as to what caused the outbreak of the Clone Wars, what it is the Republic is fighting for, and what the Jedi are exactly and what is their involvement in the war."

"In time, Optimus," answered Mace, "For now, all we ask is that you be patient for the moment. Once we have reached a decision, we'll inform you of all that you wish to know."

"Understood," replied the Prime after a moment before turning to leave the Council Room, the doors sliding up as he approached them before they shut behind him.

It was after a few moments did Obi-Wan make the first attempt of speech, "Well, he certainly is an interesting one?"

"If there was ever a word to describe Optimus Prime," added Plo Koon.

"Interesting or not, there is still a lot we do not know of him," stated Mace Windu.

"I agree with Master Windu," said Ki-Adi-Mundi, "I'm sure many of you noticed how he avoided actually naming the leader of the Decepticons and how he avoided mentioning his role or position in the Autobots. Not to mention the individual he spoke of that appeared with the Leader of the Decepticons when he went before his people's high council."

"As is within his right," spoke up Yoda, "before the meeting, Optimus did request to refuse answers, answers to questions feel irrelevant or personal, he believes."

"So what you're saying is that the reason he didn't answer or provide clear answers regarding those subjects is due to some personal nature?" surmised Adi Gallia.

"Then there is more to this one than what he has revealed so far," concluded Plo Koon.

"That maybe so, but I assume that is not all that is going to be discussed?" spoke up Obi-Wan, "While his origin is worth further investigation, I suspect the main reason for the council's interest is his connection to the Force."

Yoda did not answer and instead let out a sigh as he closed his eyes. During Optimus's tale, Yoda and pretty much every member of the Jedi Council could sense the Force within him. They could all hear the sounds of both the Dark and Light Side of the Force flowing through this individual. Many of the Jedi Masters were very surprised to see the Force so concentrated on this individual it was very intriguing, but also worrying. If the Light was so interested in him, then why was the Dark also flowing through him?

"He has shown no ability or connection to the Force in a way that would allow him to use the Force," stated Mace Windu, recalling what Aayla Secura informed him and Masters Plo and Yoda of when they contacted her.

"But which side does he serve?" asked Agen Kolar, "And should we answer his questions?"

"Answer them, we should," stated Yoda, "Agreed that we would answer his questions, should he answer ours."

"Perhaps, but he has not revealed everything to us," reminded Agen.

"Even so, we gave him our word and let's not forget that he offered his aid to help end this war if we were to answer his questions," countered Obi-Wan, "If Optimus served in this war, he could prove to be a vital aid and bring the war to a quicker end."

"Except we don't know what role he played in his people's civil war," stated Even.

"Master Aayla informed us of the exceptional combat skills of Optimus while on Maridun," recalled Plo Koon, "And I sense that is only the beginning of what Optimus Prime is capable of."

"Not to mention that in this time of war, should we really refuse aid when it could bring a quicker end to the Clone Wars?" added Eeth Koth.

"Valid reasons, we all do," spoke up Master Yoda, "Little do we know of Optimus Prime, yes. Withholds information he does, but not with ill intent. Long has his people's war endured, cost him his home it has, desires to see it restored for not his cause, but for all who inhabit his home. A great mission he has been given, but not the only mission I sense."

"Are you suggesting there is another reason Optimus journeyed so far?" inquired Mundi, raising an eyebrow.

"Can say for certain, I cannot," replied Yoda, "Know there is a greater, to Optimus Prime, I do."

"But the question still stands," stated Mace Windu, "Do we agree to Optimus's request and answer his questions? There is no guarantee he will fight for the Republic if he believes our cause is not just."

"Possibility, it is," replied Master Yoda, "But fight not for the Jedi or Republic, but for the people, he will."

It was then Yoda turned to the council, "Answer his questions, we will."

All the Jedi Masters nodded in agreement, they would answer Optimus's questions and would also likely need to introduce him to Chancellor Palpatine, but that can wait, for now, it is best they answer his questions and possibly gain an invaluable ally to the Republic. Obi-Wan was the one to stand up for his chair and go to retrieve Optimus. Though it seemed he would not have to go far because the Prime was waiting patiently just outside the door.

"Optimus, glad to see you are still around," said Obi-Wan in a lighthearted tone.

"Anakin had offered to give a tour of the Senate Building and a bit more of the Temple, but I believed it would have been best to wait for the Council's decision to my requests," replied the Prime as he was guided back into the Council Chamber.

"Well I can say that you instincts served you well," said the Jedi Master as he took his seat once more, "Now, you had some questions for us?"

"Indeed I have, Master Kenobi," replied the Leader of the Autobots, "Am I correct to assume the Council has agreed to answer them?"

"We have agreed to answer your questions Optimus," confirmed Mace Windu, "What is it you desire to know?"

It was after a moment of thought did the Prime give his first question.

"What caused the outbreak of the Clone Wars?"

To Be Continued…

And Done! Man, that was a lot of writing! Sorry if that wasn't as exciting as some previous chapters, but keep in mind, this was picking up right after I left it off in Part 1 so… yeah. In any case, Optimus will officially join the Clone Wars and if not to fight for the Jedi or the Republic, but the citizens of both sides of the conflict.

Now some of you might notice I change a few things regarding the origin of Megatron and if you read comics you might be able to figure out that I took some inspiration from IDW Megatron who was an Energon Miner and he did write poetry and a treatise before becoming a gladiator.

Moving on, I know this isn't the best ending, but I thought it would be a good idea to get my facts down correctly. I know that there are plenty of lore videos on youtube that explain the outbreak of the war, but sometimes it's a bit easier reaching out to the fanbase of a story you're writing and get an answer from them. This does not make me lazy, this… well… okay, this makes me lazy now that I think about it. In any case, Optimus will meet Palpatine and give the same story to him as he did to the Council and who knows, he might secure some aid. Heck, he might even run into Padme at some point, who knows?

I also apologize for not making this chapter longer than the previous one, but I wanted to get this out as soon as I could and figured I'd include a flashback in the next chapter where the Council reveals the cause of the Clone Wars, some facts about the Jedi and the Force, and the Jedi's involvement in the Clone Wars. I did my best but I don't trust my star wars knowledge.

Speaking of my star wars knowledge, if at any point I may or may not get something incorrectly, just promise you'll go easy on me? I'm fragile. But if you have any future suggestions for content you want to see in the next chapter or in the future of this story let me know. I'm always open to suggestions.

In any case, leave a review or send me a private message with your thoughts on the chapter! I'll be back as soon as I can with a new chapter!