Ratchet walked into the thrown room with Princess Celestia. He noticed the lavish decorations, and the stained glass murals. They depicted many of the events Fluttershy had told him about. He looked around, but had no where to sit. The rest of the 'Bots seemed to have the same problem. Celestia noticed this, and told two of her guards something. In a few moments, the two were back with five Autobots sized chairs.
"Sit." Celestia said warmly. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but we usually don't have visitors as large as you. In fact, I'm usually the the largest pony in Canterlot, besides my sister."
"Not a problem. It's an honor just to have an audience with the queen." Ratchet said.
Celestia laughed and then corrected Ratchet. "Actually, I'm a princess. Equestria doesn't have a Queen."
"Still, to have an audience with the leader of the ponies." Ratchet said, "It's an honor." Miko looked towards Jack and made a gagging gesture. Jack mouthed 'Be quiet' to her. She shook her head and sat down.
"Well, I'm speaking to the leader of the Autobots." Celestia said. She noticed a look of uneasiness among the Autobots, and decided to ask about it. "I am speaking to the leader, correct?"
Ratchet looked at his fellow Autobots. They nodded. "Technically, yes." Celestia looked at him, confused . "Allow me to explain." He said, "It would seem I'm the De Facto leader. Optimus Prime, our leader, perished saving us."
Celestia seemed surprised. "Oh. Well, I'm sorry. But, could you explain what my top student, Twilight Sparkle, told me was urgent?"
"We arrived on your planet as refugees from war." Ratchet explained. "We thought we could escape our enemies, but they have followed us here. I- we wanted to know if you could transport us somewhere where nopony would be a casualty because of us."
Twilight looked astounded. "Wait, Ratchet, you never told us that you wanted to be sent away. You don't need to leave; we could help you fight."
Ratchet looked at her sadly. "I'm sorry, but I can't risk injuring somepony, or worse. This war has already ravaged two planets, and I refuse to let it ravage a third. The reason we didn't tell you was so that you wouldn't try to stop us."
"We've defeated huge threats. Discord, Nightmare Moon, heck, Fluttershy defeated a cockatrice." Rainbow Dash blurted out.
"It's really not anything to-" Fluttershy started, before Rainbow interrupted her.
"It is. We've beaten deadly foes. I think we can handle this 'Megatron'." Rainbow Dash said.
"You think wrong." Ratchet explained. "Megatron is unlike anyone you've ever met. He's ruthless, cunning, and above all else vicious. He would destroy this entire planet just to spite the Autobots. This is our battle, not your's."
"Now, hold on here a second. My friends and I want to help ya. You couldn't stop us if ya tried." Applejack said. "I learned a while ago that you can't be too proud to accept help."
"Too proud! You think this is about pride? This is about the well being of an entire planet! We can't accept your help." Ratchet said, shouting.
"Ratchet we could-" Fluttershy said, before realizing that no one was listening to her. Everypony was arguing, even Celestia. "Um, hello. Guys? I think you should-" more noise cut Fluttershy off. "Guys we could-" Fluttershy was again cut off. "EVERYBODY QUIET!" Fluttershy yelled.
Everyone looked at the normally quiet pony. "Um, I think we should help the Autobots fight, but do it in the Everfree Forest."
Ratchet looked at her. "That... that's brilliant! You all can help, but Megatron can't harm anypony innocent."
The fillies gathered up the Elements of Harmony, and left the palace with the Autobots.
The group, minus Celestia, trekked to the Everfree Forest. Zecora had come with them, as she was the only one who knew where the ship was. When they arrived, Ratchet told Zecora to leave.
"But, I can help, I've many a skill. If I leave I would feel guilty if you were killed." Zecora said, standing firm.
"I appreciate the sentiment, but I am already endanger six locals. I won't endanger a seventh." Ratchet said.
"I will leave, you have my word, but if I hear trouble, I will arrive to help you all on the double." Zecora said, as she trotted towards her house.
"Megatron, we're here. Come out and face us. We will come forth if you promise not to hurt this planet." Ratchet said, trying to call out Megatron.
Suddenly, a hulking Cybertronian jet zoomed towards the Autobots. It landed, and shifted into the form of a large grey behemoth. "Ratchet, so your leading the Autobots?"
"Yes. We needed a leader, and after Optimus's... sacrifice, it felt right." Ratchet said.
"Sacrifice? You believe Prime to be dead? Ha! He's on my ship being tortured." Megatron said, triumphantly.
"On... your ship?" Jack asked, realizing why Arcee hadn't picked up his life signal.
"Aw, you brought the organics. How quaint. And it seems you've made friends with the locals." Megatron said, looking towards the ponies.
"You shouldn't underestimate us, Megatron." Twilight said, as she charged up her horn.
"Oh shouldn't I?" Megatron responded, as he raised his arm cannon.
A bright light shot out of Megatron's cannon, and then there was an explosion. When they looked at the spot again, Twilight was gone; only a charred mark remained.
"What... what have you done?" Ratchet asked in horror.