A/N: I'M FINALLY BACK! I'm so, so sorry I kept you waiting, I really am. My internet went dead, and it took a WHOLE FRIGGIN' MONTH to repair it (I have no idea how's that happened). However, this fanfiction isn't dead yet though, and I can assure you, this chapter has a pretty good plot twist, if I say so myself, so I hope it'll suffice. Which reminds me, I've just recently realized "Spark and Soul" goes down a pretty dark path. Which is weird, cuz I personally don't like reading this kinda stuff xD Talk about a paradox.

Oh, and before I leave, here's a shout-out for Jazzilynn Hall, who practically nailed it in guessing who, or what Reader-chan is, and why she was chosen to do what she's supposed to do. Good job there buddy, and thank you all for reading my story!

Now let's get on to it!

'You'll be alone…'

You sat still, cross-legged, with your eyes firmly closed shut, trying to concentrate on the lesson at hand.

'They can't know… they don't trust you… they'll call you a monster…'

Your brows scrunched ever so slightly.

'Don't tell them Can't tell them…'

Your grip on your knees increased gradually as you gave your best efforts to control yet another wave of more and more frightened thoughts and foreign voices that washed over your mind.

'Can'tyoucan'tmonstercan'tmonsterdon'tyoucan'tmonstermonsterMoNSteRMONSTER'

"…Y/N!"

You jumped with a start at the sudden outburst. "Y-Yes, Micronus?"

The Minicon gave you a stern look in response. "You are not paying attention again," he chided. Then, Micronus' expression turned into a worried frown. "You seem to be distracted ever since the expedition. Are you feeling alright?"

You sighed quietly in exasperation. It wasn't the first time you've heard that question, and probably not the last. "I'm fine, Micronus. Just… thinking."

The mech raised his optic ridge at that."And what, dare I ask, are you thinking of so much as to not pay attention to my teachings?"

"Erm…" you squirmed under Micronus' intense gaze. You were fairly sure telling the truth to the Minicon would've enroll in a disaster, therefore you welcomed a different kind of distraction with open arms. This distraction being, an enchanting combination of two Sparks, cello and clarinet being the main instruments of the musical concert. "Oh hey, I sense something now. Prima and Alpha Trion are near."

"How much? Precision, Y/N."

"Uh, I don't know? Somewhere close, I think, I can't reach far…"

"Which is why we were participating in the lesson you failed to focus on." Micronus said with an annoyed sigh. "Our goal was to extend the range of your abilities, as well as improve its aim. It would greatly aid in your quest. Especially now that it also involves Dark Energon."

You groaned slightly, suddenly getting frustrated. "I know, okay? We've been through this in every training session, which is every cycle, more than once. I just… can't seem to focus this cycle."

"Then, perhaps, you would be willing to accompany us instead."

You and Micronus turned your gazes towards the training room entrance, where stood the two mechs you were just speaking of.

"All are one, Micronus, Y/N." Alpha Trion greeted you two with a smile on his faceplate.

"All are one, brothers," Micronus replied as you waved in response, returning your mentor's smile with a relief. "What brings you here?"

"Something of great importance," Prima answered with a serious expression as his gaze drifted from the Minicon to you. "Alpha Trion and I have stumbled upon a certain text in the Covenant of Primus. We believe your knowledge will help us immensely in understanding it."

"My knowledge?" you asked with surprise in your voice. When you earned a firm nod from the white mech, you looked uncertainly at Micronus.

"Yes, yes, go ahead," the small mech waved dismissively. "There is no point for us to continue what doesn't give any results whatsoever. Also…" Micronus' optics softened as he placed his servo on your shoulder. "My lessons may have been… a little too intense lately. I apologize for that. Go rest from me for a while." You gave Micronus a grateful smile before you vanished in second, appearing on Alpha Trion's shoulder guard. "Alright, let's go."

The three of you left the training room as you said your farewells to Micronus, and soon went your way back towards the room you shared with Alpha Trion. "So, what is it about that text?" you asked curiously.

"In due time," was Prima's, quite cryptic, reply. "As for now, I would rather address another subject. Mainly, the mission given to you by Primus, little one."

All kinds of alarms set off in your head at that. Were they starting to put dots together? Did Liege finally make his move and made them suspicious? Did they stop trusting you? "W-What about it?"

"While you proved your worth admirably, performing your duty at the Sonic Canyons, as Nexus named the place, your contact with the blood of Unicron is… worrisome, in the least." Prima said.

"We fear that direct exposure to Dark Energon may have affected you negatively, my dear." Alpha Trion added.

"What? No, no no no, I'm FINE, really," you frantically shook your head as the realization hit you. They were just worried about you. "Dark Energon didn't harm me in any way, I assure you."

Both mechs looked at you carefully, then at each other, before Prima spoke again. "Very well. We will trust your word on it. Let us resume to our main objective."

You breathed out a sigh of relief you didn't even know you were holding as the mechs resumed in their walk, you perched on Alpha Trion's shoulder. No one suspected you of anything, save for Liege Maximo. You were just extremely paranoid, simple as that. But… then again, why were you so eager to jump into conclusions just like that? It wasn't like you.

… Why were you so untrusting?

Your inner musings were cut short when you finally entered Alpha Trion's living quarters. The Archivist strode to his desk, where the famous book of knowledge was laying on, and you casually jumped down onto its surface from Alpha Trion's outstretched servo. "Okay, so, how can I help you?"

"Not so long ago, while deciphering the text of future events that the Covenant holds, I have discovered a peculiar paragraph," Alpha Trion started, opening mentioned book on a certain page where, as you assumed, was said bit of text. "I have consulted Prime in regards of what the text speaks of. Eventually, however, we both came to a conclusion it is best to ask for your assistance."

You frowned at that. You understood where all that came from, you really did. But... "I'm sorry, Alpha Trion, but I can't really help you in that. As Vector explained to everybot already, I cannot reveal the future in fear of changing its course, which would be the opposite of the very reason I'm here."

"We wish not the knowledge of what will happen in the future, Y/N," Prima cut in. "We merely ask of you to confirm whether the events written in the Covenant are required to entail, or not."

"Oh. Well…" you rubbed your chin slightly in thought. "If you put it that way, let's see what I can do. Can you read it for me, Alpha Trion?"

Your Cybertronian friend raised an optic ridge in response. "As far as I am aware of, you are perfectly capable of reading in the language of the Primes. I have taught you that myself."

"I know that. I just love hearing your voice when you read." you replied with a cheeky grin on your face. (A/N: seriously, I think Alpha Trion's voice from TFP is perfect for reading the Covenant of Primus, so solemn xD) Alpha Trion's lip plate quirked up ever so slightly at that, and the mech leaned over the Covenant of Primus, sitting on his usual spot beside the desk.

"The age will come to an end, with great deeds taking place, a great schism between those who called themselves brethren. One will betray the other, one will lose a life, another their senses. One will commit an act of evil, another will deny all of his deeds, and a spark will burn with vengeance. In a battle which nobody has ever seen, and will never see again, lifes will be lost, names will be forgotten, and bonds will be shattered.

And from the ruins of the old age, a new one will arise, born from the sacrifice of three braves, and illuminated by legion of sparks."

Silence fell upon everyone in the room after Alpha Trion finished his speech. Your mind went completely blank, understanding perfectly what the Covenant was referring to. The Great Schism between the Primes.

"Well?" Prima's deep baritone finally broke the silent spell. "What do you make out of this, small one?"

"I… uh…" you cleared your throat nervously, the motion more of a habit to ease your nerves now than a need, before you locked your eyes with the first Prime. "I-I recognize those events. They will happen in the future. They have to."

Prima closed his optic as he lowered his helm slightly with a pained expression. "Those are indeed grave news."

"Yes," Alpha Trion agreed with a solemn look. "Although, I must admit, a particular thought cannot seem to leave my processor. Who this text is referring to, exactly? Surely, it cannot speak of the Thirteen… can it?"

"You'd be greatly surprised, then," you muttered quietly, not meeting Alpha Trion's questioning gaze.

But before you could discuss more the ominous prophecy, Quintus Prime barged into the room in a frenzy of panic, his tentacle-like appendages waving frantically. "Prima, Alpha Trion, w-we need help! This is an emergency!"

"What? What is happening?" Alpha Trion asked as he rose from his seat, all of you alarmed by Quintus' strange demeanor.

"Just-just come with me now, I will explain on the way to Vector Sigma!" was Quintus' reply before he disappeared back into the corridor, Prima and Alpha Trion quickly following him after you materialized back on your mentor's shoulder.

"It's about Vector Prime," Quintus started as you rushed through the corridors of the Tower of the Primes. "Alchemist, Amalgamous, Megatronus and I were having a conversation in Vector Sigma's chamber, discussing the topic of a new adjustment in refining Energon, when Vector barged in, shouting that he can't stand Vector Sigma's light and that he will get rid of 'the cursed thing', and then he started attacking Vector Sigma itself! Alchemist and Megatronus restricted him before he did any serious damage, but it looked exceptionally bad, so I searched for your help, Prima."

You stared at the Prime in shock. Vector started to attack the supercomputer?!

"Why for Primus' sake would Vector attack it?!" Prima asked the question that stormed your own mind in bewilderment.

"I do not know," Quintus replied solemnly. "But I do hope we will get some answers soon after all this is settled." was all he said before a door opened, revealing a huge chamber. It was just like you remembered it from Transformers Prime, with one difference; the giant, brightly glowing orb surrounded by two rings moving constantly around it that was Vector Sigma was suspended up in the air, visible to the world.

And, not far from the artifact, there were three huge silhouettes constantly struggling with each other, and one lingering a bit away, with worry and panic seeping thought their optics.

"Unhand me, you despicable ruffians!" Vector's cry of rage reached your ears.

"What is the meaning of all this?!" Prima shouted as he rushed towards the wrestling trio, while Alpha Trion quickly picked you up from his shoulder and placed onto the ground. "Stay here." was all he said before he followed his brother with a look of worry.

You didn't even think of disobeying the mech as you stared with wide eyes at the appointed guardian of time, now seemingly stuck in a blind rage. Prima joined Megatronus and Alchemist in restraining their flailing brother, while Alpha Trion, Quintus and Amalgamous tried to talk reason into the Prime. You shuddered as a sudden realization hit you. You were so used to the calm, seemingly peaceful Primes that you actually forgot that they, in fact, were titans, powerful beings, even amongst later generations of Transformers. The fact that three of their own were needed to put down Vector was prove enough.

"Unhand me now! I'll destroy it! I'll kill you! I'll kill you all!" Vector shouts bounced off of the metal walls as the mech struggled frantically, baring his denta at his captors. He was so different from the Vector you knew, it was scaring you. This wasn't Vector Prime, it simply couldn't be.

Suddenly, for barely a split of a second, Vector's optics changed from their regular, white color into purple. You gasped at that. Purple optics… Unicron! You didn't know why, you didn't know how or when, but somehow, Dark Energon got into Vector's Energon stream!

"Stop! Get out of the way!" you exclaimed as you sprinted towards the fighting group, earning a few confused looks from the Primes. "I know what's wrong with him!" you added, a look of confidence in your eyes.

A spark of understanding shone in Prima's optic. "Hold him in place." he ordered quickly to Alchemist and Megatronus, who responded with quiet grunts. Vector was quite fiery in his struggling.

"Can you bring me to his spark chamber?" you asked Alpha Trion as you reached the group. The mech nodded wordlessly, and did just that. Not a second later you were right in front of Vector, staring silently into his crazed optics.

"No! Stay away from me! I'll kill you!" he shouted.

"Don't worry, Vector," you whispered softly, placing your hands over the armor protecting his spark chamber. "Everything will be alright." with that, you closed your eyes and looked inside.

First thing that attacked your senses was a deafening cacophony of voices, high and low pitched, all of them chanting one sentence; 'kill kill Kill Kill KiLL KILL KILL!' You flinched slightly at the volume, but pressed on, finally reaching what you assumed was the source of Vector's madness, and pulled. The voices screeched in rage, but you ignored them and proceeded forward, sucking them inside, just like you did with Dark Energon, making the war in the depths of your mind become louder.

For the rest of the Primes though, it was quite the opposite, as Vector's shouts have gotten quieter and quieter by a minute, and for the golden mech to finally slack in their grasp completely. You followed him quickly, clutching your head with a small groan as you sat tiredly on Alpha Trion's open palm.

"Are you all right, dear?" the Archivist asked you with concern. You nodded slightly in response. "Y-Yeah…"

"W-What… Where am I? Alchemist? Megatronus? Why are you holding me?" all attention turned towards Vector Prime, who was looking at everyone quizzically as he straightened up.

"It was a necessary precaution, brother," Quintus answered the mech. "You were trying to attack Vector Sigma."

"What?!" Vector exclaimed incredulously. "Why would I ever attack it?"

"That's what we would like to know." Amalgamous finally spoke up, the question lingering in every processor at the moment. Why did Vector attack the supercomputer?

"Dark Energon," you said reluctantly, earning the attention of every bot in the room. "It infected Vector's Energon stream, and eventually processor and spark, causing his outrage."

Prima scoffed at that. "Nonsense. Dark Energon may weaken the bodies of Cybertronians, but it is not strong enough to poison our sparks. We are creations of Primus. We cannot be tainted by Unicron's darkness."

"You're wrong, Prima."

"… Explain."

You sighed quietly at that. You looked at the rest of the Primes, each of them giving you a questioning look. "You may not know that, but it's a fact that as the aftermath of the fight with Unicron, each of you was tainted with darkness. In that case, it's no surprise that Unicron's blood is able to gain access into your processors."

A mixture of shock and, surprisingly, fear, crossed the faceplates of the Primes. Prima, however just furrowed his optic ridges in response. "How can you be so sure of that?"

"I read about it. I'm from another world, remember? 'Unbeknownst to them all, Unicron's close presence had left them all irrevocably tainted with a touch of darkness'." you quoted the sentence you've seen once in the Earth version of the Covenant of Primus.

Grave silence filled the room after that, interrupted only by the sound emitted by Vector Sigma. Eventually, Prima spoke up once again. "Are you… certain?"

"Pretty sure, yes." you nodded in confirmation.

"So it seems I was right, brother," Megatronus suddenly cut in, strangely joyful for such serious situation. "Unicron's evil can reach even us, creations of Primus himself. We are not untouchable, neither unbeatable, as you were claiming for so long, Prima." he approached the leader of the Primes with a triumphant smirk plastered on his faceplate, stopping mere inches from the white mech. "You are not unbeatable." he hissed out quietly.

Prima stood his ground, piercing Megatronus with a stern glare before he turned quickly in the direction of the exit. "I need some time to think over the matter we all have learned this cycle." he barked out before he left the chamber.

The rest of the Primes reluctantly followed his lead, and soon there was just you, Alpha Trion and Vector Prime that were in the room.

"Y/N."

You turned your attention towards Vector who called to you. "Yes?"

"I… wish to thank you," the mech said with a soft expression. "For stopping me from doing an unspeakable deed."

A frown made its way onto your face in response as you dipped your head guiltily. "No, it's my fault it happened in the first place. It was my job to make sure none of Unicron's evil reaches you… and I failed."

"Do not be so harsh on yourself, my dear," Alpha Trion placed his one digit under your chin, making you look him in the optic. "You have stopped Unicron's evil before it could spread further. That is enough, in my opinion."

'LiesliesLIESkilldon'ttrustKilLliESIt'syouRFAultkillLIESKILL…'

You grimaced slightly at that, guilt still ebbing at your insides. You decided to change the subject. "Well, in any case, I need to ask you a favor. This… incident showed us that it's not safe to leave Vector Sigma out in the open, don't you think?"

The two Primes looked at each other before Vector replied, stroking his wired bread thoughtfully. "Yes, I believe it is a valid argument…" he then glanced at you suspiciously. "But it is not the only reason you are asking us this, correct?"

"It doesn't really matter why Vector Sigma will be hidden," you replied with a shrug. "In order to maintain the timeline on its course, it has to happen either way. Vector's unexpected attack was just a convenient coincidence."

"It is settled then. Vector Sigma must be hidden away." Alpha Trion stated. "Furthermore, I am quite certain we can entrust you to indicate its new location, with your knowledge in play. Is that alright with you, Y/N?"

"Of course." you replied. You had to make sure Vector Sigma was hidden right where it should. It was the least you could do after neglecting your job for so long.

It was then that you decided, it was enough for you to waste the oh-so-precious time, and from now on, you're going to do what you should do long ago.

You're going to leave the Tower of the Primes.

A/N: And that's how Vector Sigma ended up underneath Kaon. Jk xD But goddammit, another 3000+ words chapter! I honestly have no idea why is it becoming longer and longer. What the heck...

Anyway, hope you enjoyed reading this chappy, and until next time,

Soul out!