Teletran-1 flew through the skies of Earth with an important mission to find Energon to the Autobots. During millions of years, Energon has been Cybertron’s treasure, the food and blood of all Autobots and Decepticons, but when the war broke out, the Energon was turned into ammo and energy to all warships. Of course that resulted the death of his planet and the extinction of the once powerful source of energy, but everything wasn’t lost yet. If the Autobot AI’s data core was right, many planets like Earth were used as secrets places to hide Energon from both factions, which resulted the expansion of the Great War across the galaxy. Suddenly, Teletraan spotted something big over a mountain. He recognized the purple ship with a giant purple logo in the metallic hull.
“The Nemesis…” murmured the drone as he scanned the mountain “I believe I should report to Optimus Prime right now.”
“As you can see, my lord,” said Starscream “the miners have been successful in collecting the Energon. Especially from this mine…”
A grin appeared in his face as he looked down to the miners working with the Energon. The mine was the one with the most giant amount of Energon in the entire planet and it’s been powering up Megatron’s army for a year. Starscream looked to each miner cutting giant pieces of blue crystal with their saws or creating new holes to new Energon crystals with the drills. After being transformed into cubes, the Vehicons took them to the Nemesis in a elevator, where they can use them to recharge the ship, create more ammo or feed every Con’s system.
“The miners have been working so hard under my command, Master.” said Starscream “You there! Bring me a sample!” he yelled to one of the Cons.
“Starscream!” said a evil voice behind him.
Starscream turned his head back to only see pair of glowing red optics in the dark. The first one revealed to be Megatron, the evil leader of the Decepticons, and the other was Soundwave, his best soldier. In one of Soundwave’s shoulder was Laserbeak, starting at Starscream with his red optics.
“I am grateful for your cooperation,” said Megatron “but there’s one thing I must remind you: I am the one who gives the orders.” he said as he walked towards Starscream, making the ground to shake.
“Of course, Lord Megatron…” growled Starscream as his leader pass through him.
“Soundwave,” said Megatron has he stared to his miners “what is the percentage of our Energon supplies?”
Soundwave stopped rubbing Laserbeak’s beak and looked to his master. In his face started to appear many cybertronians symbols as he calculated the the amount of Energon they have collected until now.
“Energon supplies are now at sixty-five percent, Megatron.” he answered “If the miners continued their work, we shall reach the maximum in five days.”
“One hundred percent is not enough for me, Soundwave!” said Megatron “I want all the Energon from this pathetic rock in my hands.” he said while clenching his hands.
“As you command, Lord Megatron.” said Soundwave while bowing.
“With that power, I shall destroy Optimus Prime and his pathetic rebels once and for all!” said Megatron while picking up a rock “Then, I will bring order to the Universe and wipe out every Autobot scum from every planet of the galaxy and beyond, because NO ONE DEFIES THE DECEPTICONS!” he yell while crushing the rock in his hand, turning it into dust.
“All hail Megatron…” said Starscream with a grin in his face.
The girls and the Autobots were growing impatiens. It has been almost one hour since Wheeljack and Twilight Sparkle joined forces to create his gadget that would keep the Rainbooms safe from the Decepticons. Growlings were started to increase between the Autobots as the time continued to pass. Sunset Shimmer looked back and saw Optimus Prime with his arms crossed, without saying a word. After the little chat that he had with Wheeljack a hour ago, Optimus has been very quiet during this huge waiting, ignoring his soldiers’ words. Sunset was very impressive for the way that Optimus is reacting to this ‘alliance’ between Twilight and Jackie.
“What is the matter, bots?” said Hound “We know what will come in the end, right?” he chuckled.
Sunset and the others growled as she crossed her arms. She knows that Hound was making fun of Wheeljack, but before she or Pinkie Pie could say anything, Optimus stepped next to Hound with a serious look that broke off the Autobot’s smile.
“Don’t be hard with Wheeljack, Hound.” he said “We hown him and his inventions for saving us more times that I can count.”
Sunset was impressed by Optimus’ words. Somehow, he made Hound felt guilty ith himself. Before Hound could answered, the lab’s door opened, revealing Wheeljack and Twilight. The Rainbooms and Autobots’ eyes feel into something new in the purple girl. Her right arm was replaced with a strange metal cylinder, but the everyone soon notice that the cylinder was an cannon.
“You took one hour to make...THAT?!” asked Arcee as she pointed to the small cannon.
“Actually,” said Wheeljack “we finished the Harmony Cannon 30 minutes ago, but Twilight insisted to test it before---”
“Harmony Cannon?!” asked Ratchet.
“And did I just heard the words ‘test it’?” asked Hound too.
“Yeah. You heard it. Now shut up.” said Wheeljack “What are you seeing, my friends, is my last invention that we call it ‘Harmony Cannon.” he said pointing to Twilight’s arm “Can you do the honors, Princess?”
Twilight chuckled “Thank you. Well this weapon---”
But Twilight couldn't finish her presentation of the new weapon, Teletraan-1 appeared in front of Optimus. With the drone flying towards Optimus, the leader of the Autobots lost interest in the Harmony Cannon and looked to the Autobot AI. Before he reported his discovery, Teletraan looked to Twilight.
“Sorry for interrupting, Princess Twilight Sparkle,” he said “but I just found an Energon mine under Decepticon control.”
“And...?” growled Twilight as she rolled her eyes.
“I believe that Megatron is there as well.” answered Teletran.
Optimus’ eyebrows furrowed. If Megatron was actually visiting one of his many mines, it would be a good opportunity to attack him with the element of surprise. On the other side, the Autobots were needing some Energon to survive.
“Autobots, transform and roll out!” he shouted.
Moments later, the Autobots arrived through the Ground Bridge with the Rainbooms and Teletraan-1 to the Decepticons’ mine. Suddenly, Rarity gasped after she saw the enormous blue crystals covering every part of the cave. Once the girls were out of the Autobots, they turned back into robots with their blasters ready. Like Rarity, Hound gasped as he looked to the Energon crystals.
“By the Allspark! Look at this Energon!” he said as he ripped one shard from of the wall “It could refuel an entire army or even an entire fleet!”
“Judging by his scale,” said Optimus as he looked to his surroundings “the Decepticons have been tunneling here for quite some time.”
“Hey!” whispered Arcee “Over here!”
“You stay here with Teletraan-1 and gather many Energon you can.” said Optimus to Twilight “We may still need it when we returned to base for later.”
Twilight nodded before Optimus walked next to his Autobots. She looked to her Harmony Cannon and sighed. It may be ready to defend her and her friends from any Decepticon attack, but she knows that Jackie’s invention was not yet prepared to be used in battles like the Bots’ blasters.
Is like Optimus said before..., she thought, Our safety is their top priority now…
“So this is how Energon looks like.” said Rarity while picking up small shards “I will make a beautiful necklace with this things.”
“I’m still wondering how this Energon appeared on Earth.” said Sunset Shimmer.
“I think I can answer that, Miss Shimmer.” said Teletraan-1.
“What do you think, Optimus?” asked Arcee as she observed the miners working with the Energon.
“I’m afraid that a stealth attack will not be possible.” he said as he changed his hand into a blaster.
“So we just go and kill every Con in our way?” asked Wheeljack “I like that plan.”
“Of course you like it…” chuckled Ratchet.
After they exiting their hidden spot, the Autobots walked towards the Decepticons with their weapons ready. Suddenly, one of the miners saw the Autobots as he carried an Energon cube. He couldn’t believe it, but they were there, walking towards them.
“AUTOBOTS!” he yell changing his hand into a weapon “DESTROY THEM!”
A massive battle of red and blue blasts filled the cave as the Autobots, who runned towards their enemy, and the Decepticons fought against each other. As she sprinted towards the Cons, Arcee jumped to avoid being blasted and shooted down a miner. With the miner stunned, Arcee landed on top of him, knocking down the Con. Taking this momentum, another Decepticon stepped next to Arcee and tried to punch her, but she jumped in time and landed in top of his shoulders. Grabbing the miner's head with her legs, Arcee jumped and spined in the air, removing the Con’s head at the same time. Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Ratchet were an unstoppable team. They were cutting, blasting and punching their enemies like they were nothing. It would be easy if Jackie picked up some grenades or Hound fired one of his missiles, but one thing they knew for sure: grenades, or missiles, and Energon mines don’t combine very well. Like a true war machine, Hound was blasting every Con in his way with his weapons. Suddenly, a driller drove towards him, but Hound was quickly to react against this attack and transformed one of his blasters into a mace. Smashing the driller with the mace, the Autobot’s strength made the miner to fly over his head, but the Con was destroyed by Optimus Prime before he could touch the ground. Optimus looked forward and saw a massive army of miners and drillers walking towards them. There were too many Decepticons to take down, but, like always, the powerful leader of the Autobots has always a plan.
“Maximum overdrive!” he yell while transforming into a truck.
Following his orders, the Autobots transformed into their vehicle mode too. Dodging the Decepticons’ attacks, the Bots run over every Vehicon, Seeker and driller in their way.
“So how do you expect us to have built this without this things first, Megatron?” asked Knock Out.
Before Megatron could answered, a holographic Starscream appeared between the leader of the Decepticons and his team.
“Lord Megatron,” said Starscream “intruders have been detected in the mine.”
“Optimus…” growled Megatron “Prepare the ship to departure, Starscream. We’re leaving.”
“But the Energon...The Autobots will get it!” said Starscream.
“THEN BLOW UP THE MINE!” yell Megatron.
“ AND STRIKE!” yelled Hound.
With an perfect swing, the mace stroke the Seeker’s chin and sended him flying up high. As the Decepticon started to descend, Hound laid his hand in his audio receptor until a loud crash was heard. Laughing, Wheeljack stepped next to his friend with his arm around an Vehicon’s neck, who is trying to break free.
“Now that’s is what I call a home run, dude.” he said while giving Hound a brofist.
“Home run?” asked Hound “What in Cybertron is that?” he chuckled.
“Give me a break…” growled the Vehicon under Jackie’s arm.
“Ups!” said Wheeljack “Sorry, buddy!”
After saying those words, the Wrecker punched the Con in the face. With the Vehicon unconscious, Wheeljack dropped his prisoner with a loud thump. Thanks to his sword, Optimus stabbed a Decepticon in the belly, who fell face planted in the ground. The battle was almost done and the Autobots were going to be victorious.
“Excellent work, Autobots.” said Optimus while changing his sword back into his hand “Now we must---”
Suddenly, an evil laugh was heard in the entire mine. With an quickly reaction, the Autobots looked up to see an red, white and blue robot staring at them. Arcee gritted her teeth when she recognize the most hated Decepticon in the Universe.
“Prime!” said Starscream “I’d stick around, but I got things to do.”
Starscream showed the Autobots a device he was holding. Clicking in a few buttons, the Seeker threw the object away and jumped, transforming into a jet in middle-air. Long ‘beeps’ were heard as the device continue to fall until it lands right between many Energon crystals. Wheeljack gasped while his optics widened. He recognize that sound and he know that it means a bad thing was coming in few minutes...Maybe in few seconds.
“THE PLACE IS GOING TO BLOW!” he yelled.
“Autobots, roll out!” yelled Optimus.
The Autobots transformed. They needed to get out of the mine or they would be burned alive. The ‘beeps’ became shorter until it was heard a loud explosion that shaked the cave. Blue fire erupted from the hole in the top of the mountain while the Nemesis flew away from its old mine. The fire began to fill the cave as the every Energon crystal exploded from the heat. Team Prime was really in a hot trouble. The fire was chasing them and getting closer any minute. They needed to return to the Ark, but Optimus needed to confirm something first.
“Sari,” he said “is the Rainbooms already in the Ark?”
“Affirmative, Optimus,” replied Sari from the radio “and they have retrieved an huge---”
“WE NEED HELP, SARI!” yelled Ratchet before a small flame stroke his rear “OUCH! HOT! HOT! HOT! HOT!” he yelled white activating his turbo.
“What’s wrong?” asked Sari “Are you okay?”
“Bridged us back, Sari!” yelled Optimus as the explosions began to get closer “Use the arrival coordinates now!”
With that order, a green portal appeared in front of the Autobots. That was their ticket to the survival. Activating their turbo, the Bots drove towards the Ground Bridge’s portal with the fire still chasing them. Since Optimus was the last, he could see his team arriving to the base, but he could feel the heat of the flames coming closer. Ratchet transformed into robot and runned towards the Bridge’s control. He pulled up the lever to close the Bridge, but not before the flames tried to consume Prime. Optimus reacted to this sea of fire and transformed into a robot. He flipped in the air and landed outside of the Ground Bridge with an position that Rainbow Dash could only describe as ‘awesome’.
“My goodness!” said Fluttershy “A-Are you okay?”
“W never been better.” chuckled Ratchet.
“Hum...Ratchet?” said Rarity “Your leg, darling…” she said while pointing to the medic’s leg.
“My leg?” asked Ratchet “What’s wrong with my-GAAAH!”
After slowly looking down, Ratchet saw his leg was burning. Shaking his leg, Ratchet tried to put out the flames in his leg. With the fires died, the Autobot released a sigh of relief and stared to the black spot where the flames were once burning. While raising up, Optimus looked to his team. He sighed happily. His Bots may have a few cuts and small black spots from the fire, but no bot died in the cave.
“I’m glad you’re okay, Optimus.” said Twilight.
“Thank you, Twilight.” he replied.
Looking to her friends, Twilight sighed “Optimus...I-I need to talk with you.” she said.
“Okay.” said Optimus “What’s the situation?”
“No...I mean alone, okay?” said Twilight “Especially, in a private place.”
Optimus nodded. Taking advantage of the Rainbooms talking with their Autobots, the leader of the Autobots picked up the Princess of Friendship and took her to his quarters to talk. To talk away from the others, the chat must be very serious.