Prologue

Darkness was the first thing I could ever remember. It was a warm, soothing feeling, almost comparable to being swaddled in a warm blanket and rocked back and forth. However, that warmth soon faded into an uninviting bitter chill. I couldn't bare to be away from the heat and could feel it being sapped from my body. It was then that my senses keened-I started to hear. It was such a foreign sensation; it took me by surprise. I could hear faintly the clamor of people. It was harsh to my ears. Amongst the audible confusion, I heard two soothing voices. It was strange; I felt as though I recognized them. Then, I began to remember. I recollected the life that I lived, although it was a short one. The first wobbly steps I made towards my mother's open, encouraging arms flashed before my eyes along with the memories of being walked into my first day of school, being able to make friends with people outside of family for the first time, and most importantly, I remembered what got me into this situation-I remembered my death.

I recalled being on my way to the opportunity of a lifetime. The prestigious medical school I had applied to deemed me suitable for an interview.I was elated beyond words; I had worked incredibly hard for this.

On my way to the interview, however, something happened. The tall, somewhat imposing office building where my fateful interview was to take place had just entered my field of vision when suddenly I heard the sound of a loud, hideous noise-like the sound of metal being torn like paper. I duked behind a building as a car from the next block over slammed down onto the pavement from somewhere unseen. The smell of burning debris filled the air in a plume of black smoke. Within seconds, I witnessed the first of many casualties-the car which had seemingly been thrown into the sidewalk across the street from me right into a group of pedestrians. I could hear groans of agony and screams of terror from men, women, and children alike.

I ran across the street to the scene of the accident, but before I could have even hoped to save them, they had been reduced to a grisly pile of mangled corpses-a scene that would haunt me for the brief remainder of my life. The street had become a war zone. It was then that a terrified voice stammered, "W-wh-what the hell is that!"

Another cry of fear pierced the already clamorous atmosphere. I turned my attention to the direction that it came from and froze. I almost didn't believe the slight that my eyes focused on. The creature was some form of robot, undoubtedly alien in nature; humans could never hope to forge something as horrendous and powerful as what I witnessed in that moment. This creature stood tall and proudly, undoubtedly confident in its overwhelming power. It rested its large, metallic hand down on the top of the office building where I was to have my interview and clenched its grip. The roof of the building creaked and groaned as it crumbled, and my heart dropped to my feet when the creature hurled the shrapnel in its hand directly at us. I don't remember feeling pain. My vision faded soon after I saw a shard of metal pierce my abdomen. I collapsed immediately after. Before my senses left me, I felt something; a power, electrifying and ancient which emanated from somewhere in the area. Had my body not been shutting down, I would have shuddered. As I welcomed death, I heard someone, or something speak. "Energy is never destroyed, only transformed."

Chapter 1.

Do you wish to online?...y/n

Do you wish to online?...y/n

H-Hello?

Do you wish to online?...y/n

Um? Yes?

On-lining protocols engaging...engaging...engaged...

Energon levels...critical level...seek medical attention immediately

What does that mean?

Do you wish for sensors to online?...y/n

You don't listen, do you?

Do you wish for sensors to online?...y/n

Online I guess?

Sensors onlining...sensors damaged seek medical attention immediately

Do you wish for visor to online?...y/n

Yes. Online everything you need, and maybe while you are at it you can give me some answers?

Onlining visors...visor not responding...

Energon levels decreasing...5%...4%...

Emergency stasis activated...

Wait, Wha...

On a remote island known as Diego Garcia, which is located in the middle of the British Indian Ocean Territory, there was a group of allied humans and Cybertronians working together. They combatted against their mutual enemy-the evil forces of the Decepticons. The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime, fought for the freedom of all sentient beings along with the commander of their allies, William Lennox. Together they formed a group now known as N.E.S.T.

The island in which N.E.S.T resides houses multiple hangers for the Autobots and allies. Here they can safely eat, sleep, and come together. The main hanger, located in the centermost section of the island, is where Teletran 1is located; it is used to pick up signals of life orbiting the earth, be them friend or foe. It is capable of establishing a connection to any Autobot's com-link. It is through Teletran 1 that Optimus Prime was able to sense a faint signal of distress coming from somewhere within the dense tropical wilderness.

"Ratchet," Optimus spoke through the com-link, "It appears that an escape pod has landed near our location. The pod is releasing an emergency distress signal. The ETA of reaching the pod is roughly fifteen minutes."

"I'm on my way to the gate." Ratchet replied, "Is the pod Autobot or Decepticon?"

"It is unknown at the current time whether or not they are Autobot or Decepticon." Optimus spoke hesitantly through the com-link while making his way out of the hanger to meet Ratchet at the gate that surrounded the base.

As Optimus made his way to the gate that leads out of the confines of the base he was greeted with William Lennox making his way towards him. William Lennox was a middle-aged man that was average in height with dark brown slightly graying hair. His green colored army outfit was lightly wrinkled as if he had not gotten any sleep the previous night. William, often referred to as Will to his friends, was commonly thought of as dependable and courageous amongst both the Autobots and the human allies. Optimus narrowed his optics in concern for his friend upon noticing after a closer look the dark bags under his eyes.

"Optimus, I'm glad I was able to find you." Will sighed in relief, "It seems that we might have a situation on our hands."

"It seems that there are multiple things occurring." Optimus rumbled slightly, "What is the situation?"

Will ran his hand down his face in frustration. "It seems that the terror twins have decided that it was okay to target Galloway with one of their pranks. Let's just say that Galloway is threatening to have all of us shipped off this planet." Will peered up at Optimus in slight frustration, "There needs to be something to get their minds off of making everyone's life absolute hell."

Optimus pinched the bridge of his nose, something that he had picked up after meeting the humans. "I will have a word with them once Ratchet and I return from checking out an emergency distress signal from a pod that seems to have landed near us."

Will looked up in alarm, "A pod landed near us? Shouldn't we assemble a group together to check it out Prime?" Will spoke with urgency.

"As of right now we know that the Cybertronian is in no position to fight, but it might be a good idea to bring Sunstreaker and Sideswipe with us, as to keep them away from Liaison Galloway." Optimus pondered.

Will's shoulders sagged in relief as one problem was handled. "Are you sure that you just want to bring a small group with you? What if it is a ploy to get some of us cornered? Not to mention that this is to close to the base for it to be comfortable with." Will stated.

"I am sure that we will only need this small team Lennox, but should a situation arise you will be notified right away. I am also concerned with an unknown Cybertronian landing so near to us as well. I will find out as to why Teletran did not notify us before the pods landing." Optimus noted.

"Alright Prime, I will have a team on standby should anything occur. Do you want me to notify the twins or will you?" Will asked hesitantly.

"I will com-link the twins to make there way over here," Optimus spoke " Will, can you please smooth things over with Liaison Galloway until my return?"

"Sure Prime." Will stated, "Good luck with the pod, sure as hell hope it is one of our guys." With that Will turned to head back to the head of communications to smooth things over with their Liaison.

Optimus sighed and turned to head to the gate where he knew Ratchet was impatiently waiting for him. "Sunstreaker and Sideswipe I need you to report to the main gate. We will be heading over to a crashed pod. We do not know if they are Autobot or Decepticon in this moment in time. Be prepared for anything."

"Roger that Prime. How did the pod land so close to the base?" Sideswipe inquired.

"It is unknown at this current time. We will be looking into that upon our arrival back to the base." Optimus stated, "However do not think I have not heard of the trouble you have caused to our Liaison. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe, we are guests on this planet, and they will force us to leave if any more problems occur."

"It's not our fault that the little flesh bags can't take a joke, Prime." Sunstreaker scoffed.

"Nobody can handle your jokes, Sunstreaker." dryly Optimus stated, "But it would be your fault if we are no longer allowed as much clearance as we currently have."

"I don't like taking orders from these flesh bags Optimus." snapped Sunstreaker

"Fine. Then it is a direct order from me that you will be leaving Liaison Galloway alone. Do I make myself clear Sunstreaker?" Optimus rumbled

"Crystal clear sir." Sideswipe replied

Optimus could see Ratchet in the distance standing by the gate conversing with a soldier. It seemed as if Ratchet was scolding the soldier in a way. Ratchet stopped his conversation with the soldier to peer at Optimus as he made his way to the gate.

"Have you heard Optimus?" Ratchet grumbled, "What those slagging glitch headed idiots did this time? I have just had about enough of their slagging little pranks to last my lifetime. Someone needs to keep an eye on them to make sure that they don't do anything else while Liaison Galloway is here for the duration of his stay."

"I do not think need to worry about that right now Ratchet," Optimus reminded, "And besides Sunstreaker and Sideswipe will be coming with us to the pod."

"W-wh-what!" Ratchet sputtered, "You can not be serious here Optimus? If that mech out there is severely damaged I do not need to be worrying about the twins messing it up!"

"When have you ever known the twins to not take a life and death situation not serious? Even though the twins do not always take everything seriously, they are sensible and honorable mechs" Optimus stated.

Both Optimus and Ratchet turned their helms to the left of the base when they heard the thunder of two powerful engines making their way towards them. The closer that the two cars got the easier it was to define the details of the vehicles. Both of the vehicles were sleek and eye-catching Lamborghini Aventadors. One of the Lamborghinis was a yellow color so shiny that it was almost blinding. This mech was designated Sunstreaker, an egotistical yet loyal mech. The Lamborghini beside him was deep red, that was also quite shiny but not as shiny as his brother. This mech was designated as Sideswipe, a proud, funloving warrior. As the two brothers pulled up and transformed Ratchet let out an exasperated sigh.

"I am telling you this right now. I don't need any problems with this retrieval. I have no idea what condition this mech is in and I don't need any screws up to occur. Do I make myself clear?" Ratchet groundout.

"Easy Hatchet, we understand." Sideswipe spoke.

"Slagger don't call me that." Ratchet rumbled

"Enough you two. We need to leave now if we are to make it to the pod in time." Optimus rumbled.

"Got it boss, lead the way." Sideswipe said

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WRITING A TRANSFORMERS STORY! I HOPE ALL OF YOU LIKE CYBER PROTOCOL. I WILL TRY TO UPDATE ONCE A WEEK.