Chapter 18-Till All are One

The Space Bridge hovering behind the Moon finally opened. After months of silence and inactivity, it had finally thrummed to life. Creating a colorful vortex that stretched across space and time to create a path from one end of the Galaxy to the next once the right set of intergalactic coordinates were in place.

And out of this portal of light and sparks? The Nemesis in all its terrifying glory. The former Decepticon now Predacon instrument of destruction hovered there on the dark side of the Moon like an actual predator stalking its prey. Prey that happened to be just beyond the Moon and hovering there unaware of the animal waiting to sink its teeth into the unsuspecting target.

"Report!" commanded Jack with the Insecticons at the controls.

"No signs of activity from the planet my King," said Kickback while watching the ship's sensors for anything remotely related to movement from the Earth.

"That means nothing. Just because there is no movement we can detect, doesn't mean our targets don't know of our arrival. Optimus no doubt has Ratchet watching for any Space Bridge activity from their hidden base almost 24/7. I wouldn't be surprised if they knew we were here now and alerting the various governments of this world," said Jack while he frowned slightly.

"Is that going to be a problem for us?" asked Nightbird curiously while she walked over to King and lover while they looked out the main viewport of the ship.

"Not at the moment. We are currently shielded from any kind of infiltration on their end and Megatron doesn't have Soundwave anymore to make his own attempt. Still, keep the sensors active for anything out of the ordinary," ordered Jack to the Insecticons.

"It is a shame Airachnid couldn't join us," commented Nightbird though she secretly was glad the Queen of the Predacons couldn't be here.

More time for her and Jack.

"She is showing signs of her pregnancy Nightbird. You know that. Besides, it is best she stay back on Neo Cybertron with half the hive to watch over her. If anything happens, I expect to be informed about it immediately," remarked Jack calmly while knowing no one here would counter such an order.

"Such a strange planet when looking down at it like this. It's hard to believe something so...peaceful looking from space is really the former body of Unicron: The Chaos Bringer himself. Chaos masked by peace. He would hate that if awake," remarked Nightbird with Jack smirking.

"Of course he would hate it. Anything not surrounding violence, death, and of course chaos from which he thrives from is not an ally of Unicron. Though calling anyone or anything an ally of the Chaos Bringer is being extremely generous. Unicron has no allies. Only pawns. Mere servants. Expendable tools he would throw away or destroy without a care or worry in the Universe once their usefulness is gone. It is for the best the populace of this world, at least for the most part, has no idea their planet has a sentient Spark deep within, and the consciousness behind it would enjoy seeing them wiped out," said Jack, as he smirked at the idea of seeing the billions of humans on Earth going into a frenzy worthy of being the children of chaos.

The religious implications that humankind embraced daily, only to find the planet's actual "creator" saw them as mere parasites upon his worldly body, would be quite staggering.

"But we aren't going to let them know that," added Nightbird with Jack smirking further.

"No. I won't tell them. There is no point and I highly doubt they would believe us any way even with the proof staring them right in the face with the amount of dark energon this ship still has in the storage compartments," replied Jack with Nightbird nodding.

"Speaking of that stuff, what are we going to do with it? Considering it is the blood of Unicron, I don't think it is something we should have around Neo Cybertron, or any of its people," commented Nightbird with Jack frowning and making a noise.

"Agreed. Unicron's blood is pure chaos no matter what form it takes. Such power is too wild and unpredictable in its usage to be contained within any Cybertronian. When this is over, I will personally dispose of that garbage we have in the storage area once we find a way to dispose of it without causing some kind of Universal screw up in the aftermath of the process. The last thing we need is to unknowingly create a second home for Unicron to rise up with his blood being a catalyst," answered Jack with Nightbird nodding.

"Shall we begin with the plan my King?" asked Nightbird with Jack nodding.

"Yes. Let's begin," answered Jack.

(Autobot Outpost Omega 2)

"Optimus! I got a reading on the Nemesis. Its back!" exclaimed Ratchet while the other Autobots, the children, and two now former Decepticons turned their attention toward the medic.

"Location?" asked Optimus.

"Moving around the dark side of the Moon as we speak. They aren't even trying to hide themselves," replied Ratchet with confusion at the end.

"So Ground Bridge there and bust them up!" exclaimed Miko since she knew the Ground Bridge could be pushed that far if given the chance.

"No I will not. For several reasons. First, being the Ground Bridge is strained depending on how far away we use it beyond Earth itself. The mere distance traveled as the warship looms slightly closer to the planet would cause the Ground Bridge to destabilize within mere seconds! Optimus and the others would risk losing their limbs in one place and their lives in another. Second, even IF we succeeded in getting to that point of landing where the Nemesis is located, we would not be transported onto the Nemesis. But rather on top of it. Third, Jack would see us coming before any of us managed to land on the warship. Not to mention the army of Insecticons under his command would tear all of us to pieces in a fight," said Ratchet while excluding the fourth reason, which was Miko running into the Ground Bridge, and not realizing it would be into space where there was no oxygen.

Humans, plus no oxygen in space equaled painful death. Not a good equation in his mind.

"So...what? We wait until Jack descends closer to the planet? Starts blasting everything in sight?" asked Miko while Ratchet let out a noise.

"Jack for all his questionable actions would not destroy the world he is born from. Even if Cybertron became his new home, this will always be his first. Jack is here for a reason," said Optimus with his optics on the warship.

"The only question now is...what is the reason?" asked Bulkhead while he watched the screen showing the Nemesis was getting closer to the planet at a leisurely pace.

"I think we are about to find out. I'm detecting a transmission is now being sent world wide from the Nemesis," said Ratchet before the screen changed to show an image of Jack sitting in what they believed was his throne on the warship.

And standing right next to him to the shock of the Autobots...was Arcee. She might not look like Arcee anymore, but they knew it was her. The stance of her body, the sharp, yet intense optics were hers too despite not being their usual blue color.

"Is that...Arcee?" asked Wheeljack while seeing the femme former Autobot in surprise.

"The color scheme and overall body shape is a bit different, but there is no denying that the stance and serious look she always sports matches. Oh yes. This is definitely your former friend," commented Knockout with the Autobots giving him a glare.

"She still is our friend you jerk," commented Bulkhead with Knockout shrugging at the insult.

He had been called worse.

"What did Jack and Airachnid do to her?" asked Miko curiously.

"Its not Jack or Airachnid who was responsible for this. Not entirely. It stands to reason that the Quintesson Five Faces altered her body's format to be like this. No doubt in order to be with Jack," replied Optimus since it was the only logical conclusion.

"Can we reverse it?" asked Bulkhead with Optimus frowning.

"Unlikely. Whatever Five Faces has done to Arcee has no doubt been done in a way that is considered irreversible. Even if it we were able to turn Arcee back to the way she was before now...I fear our old comrade would hate us for it," replied Optimus while he saw Jack's eyes narrowing slightly with his hands interlaced in front of his face to hide his mouth.

"People of Earth, as you may remember from several months ago, my name is Jack. I am King of the Predacons and now the ruler of Neo Cybertron. As you may have noticed, my Queen Airachnid is not here right now sitting beside me on this warship. Rest assured, she is alive and well back on Neo Cybertron. Ruling over and managing the planet while pregnant, not to mention getting it ready for the eventual return of its surviving people once we make it official this petty war between the Autobots, and the Decepticons is over. Beside me, is the lovely, deadly, and extremely dangerous Nightbird. For the Autobots currently listening to this transmission, yes this is, or rather WAS your former comrade Arcee. Do you like her new look? I do," said Jack while he imagined what the Autobots were thinking right now.

"Neo Cybertron?" questioned Ratchet.

"Pregnant?!" questioned Wheeljack and Bulkhead since they didn't understand.

"What did he mean the war between Autobots and Decepticons being declared over?" asked Bumble Bee with a frown.

"Soldiers! Calm yourselves. There is more," commanded Ultra Magnus while he was watching where he was located with a serious and intense look on his face.

"As many of you know, I wasn't always like this. I was in fact, a human being. Not unlike most of you. But I was changed. Altered from original physical makeup. At first, I was not pleased by what had befallen me. It wasn't by choice I assure you. But my on the matter had changed. I realized I was different, but not in a bad way. In a good way. I was now bigger, stronger, smarter, and I had found this special someone in my life who I could share this new one with for the long term future. And over time, my family grew in size, and I began to share my life with more people. Nightbird, Five Faces, the Insecticons, and soon one day...my children. My offspring. My progeny. Soon Neo Cybertron will be the home of a new breed of Cybertronians. All who will be descended from MY bloodline with Airachnid as their Mother. But that's not why I am here," said Jack before he moved his hands from his face and showed the world his many sharp teeth.

"Just get to the point!" exclaimed Miko impatiently.

"Miko! Shush!" said Bulkhead while she stomped her foot.

"I am here to offer the people of Earth an opportunity. A chance to form...a partnership with an alien race. One willing to share technology with you and in exchange...I would ask for certain...assets Earth possesses. Namely the energon that is on this planet. Since this world seems to have a healthy abundance...I don't think it will be difficult for us to trade from time to time on things we know Earth could use," said Jack with the grin on his face growing.

"What?! He's offering up highly advanced Cybertronian technology for energon?! Has he blown a gasket?!" demanded Ratchet angrily.

"Nothing too advanced beyond reason. And nothing that could be turned into a weapon through backward engineering. Wouldn't want this planet destroyed simply because a few humans has delusions of global conquest or turning such things against us. No. What I am willing to sell for energon would ultimately be used to improve the planet as a whole for everyone. Not just for the extremely wealthy and government officials in power. I'm talking about removing toxic wastes, poisons that harm the environment, and an end to world hunger to name a few. I could even provide you a means to expand your knowledge of medicine to help create new cures against diseases. Extend human lifespan beyond the normal one you have now. And for what? A crystal energy like substance you don't use or have any need for unless you're trading with me. I suggest the government leaders of this world think it over. I wish to speak to the many leaders of the world at the United Nations soon for this historic occasion. Oh and Optimus and Megatron? If you are listen, as I know you to be right now...I'm not done with you. Not yet," said Jack before he let out a chuckle and the transmission ended.

"He can't be serious, right?" asked Wheeljack with Optimus frowning.

"Sadly, I have no doubt this is all part of Jack's plan. The first step in declaring victory in this war. Whether neither Decepticon or Autobot comes out the victor. But rather forced into submission at the risk of being annihilated," remarked Optimus knowing this could have deep cost in the long run.

"Do you think Megatron is going to allow this to happen?" asked Bumble Bee curiously.

"No. And I fear the response Megatron will give following this event is exactly what Jack wants from him," replied Optimus knowing Megatron's temper and pride would not allow anyone to do such a thing with Cybertronian tech.

Especially Cybertronian tech possibly taken from his own warship.

(Hidden Secret Location)

Megatron was not pleased. Far from it. Never before had the Lord of all Decepticons been in such a military disadvantage in all his years fighting the Autobots. The past few months living off the scraps of Decepticon tech he had at a few energon mines he still controlled were slim. His forces still outnumbered the Autobots, but they were mostly drones, and thus were not as strong as Optimus, or his subordinates under his command. Even worse, Dreadwing along with a few scouts were able to learn of the return of Ultra Magnus, who was Optimus Prime's own SIC from the Great War.

And now this transmission broadcasted by that technorganic Predacon! Broadcasted from his warship the abomination and the traitor Airachnid stole from him!

'How did Optimus keep things stable all this time when fighting me with little to nothing in terms of resources?! To live off of mere scraps for tech and even harvesting energon?! It is insulting!' thought Megatron while he sat on his throne made of compressed rock and metal while deep in thought.

"Lord Megatron, what shall we do regarding the Predacon enemy and his foolish offer to the humans?" asked Dreadwing while Megatron glowered at his SIC in rage.

"There is nothing we can do Dreadwing. As much as I would like nothing more than to attack that abomination for a technorganic and take back my warship, I have nether the means nor ability to make that possible. In no small part to your incompetence as my SIC on a deplorable level! One, which I thought only Starscream was capable of producing when he was among my ranks!" exclaimed Megatron in anger while Dreadwing stayed silent despite the slight shock on his face at actually being compared to the whiny and poor traitorous excuse for a Decepticon.

Dreadwing had stayed loyal to his Lord and Master despite what had happened. Never questioning him. Never challenging him. They had pulled some minor victories, but had suffered devastating losses these past few months. Optimus was using his human allies to their fullest potential. The natives new this world from top to bottom and with the secret now out about them being exposed to the world, no one wanted to side the enemies of a Prime. The government working on this side of the world they were on easily helped find energon for the Autobots and securing a necessary base for them to live.

Meanwhile, the Decepticon army had been thinned due to desertion, traitors, and mostly because many of the Decepticons serving Megatron were drones capable of limited thinking. Adding in the fact Knockout was still a prisoner (was he still a prisoner now?) of the Autobots, there was no medic among their ranks capable of repairing any damage done to their bodies. The repeated losses suffered were making Megatron angrier and the warlord was quick to unleash his anger at his most loyal of SIC he had ever commanded.

Only now was the overall loyalty to his Master starting to crack from the pressure from the verbal abuse the warlord had been unleashing on the Decepticon SIC over the past few months.

"But this summit he wished to hold at this United Nations building could be used to our advantage my Lord. Surely a surprise attack launched by us could be possible at this very event?" offered Dreadwing with Megatron scowling.

"Do you take our enemy to be a fool like yourself Dreadwing? Jack already knows he has the superior forces, my warship, and will be expecting such an assault by me at this very summit. What troops I have left would be destroyed! Leaving me weaker and making the Autobots all the more stronger!" exclaimed Megatron angrily with Dreadwing flinching his words.

"My apologize my Lord. I merely wish to strike a devastating blow against all of your enemies," said Dreadwing with Megatron growling.

"Get out of my sight Dreadwing! And don't come back until you have a plan we can use against the Predacons and the Autobots!" commanded Megatron while dismissing his SIC and looking away from his most loyal subordinate.

All the while ignoring the look on Dreadwing's face and what it might mean in the future for the two of them.

(New York-United Nations-1 Week Later)

To the human race, the Nemesis was a warship of terror. Its very appearance inspired fear in eyes and hearts of all who gazed upon it. At first, the idea of one alien ship seemed to be insulting to the world leaders and the human race in general in terms of scaring them into submission should Jack wish it. But upon seeing the Nemesis and its crew consisting of Insecticons fanatically loyal to the royal family they served...they began to think in a much different way.

Even more so when Nightbird and Jack came out of the warship in their amazing yet still terrifying Beast Modes before transforming into their bipedal forms. Nightbird was true to form in acting as a bodyguard, looking around for threats the humans could conjure up in some form of surprise attack. Her brief memories regarding M.E.C.H. came to mind and how they were not to be underestimated. Even Airachnid knew this, which was why she had chosen to manipulate Silas with her own sadistic form of intimidation to make the man realize challenging the Queen of the Insecticons was unwise. Still, Airachnid had admitted she had always kept an eye on Silas, and his goons during their brief partnership to ensure she wouldn't be caught off guard by them.

Jack was walking like a true ruler. Back straight, head held high, but not too high to show any form of arrogance. His optics were sharp, confident, focused, and determined in a way a leader should be when addressing others around him.

Off near the side, at the request of agent Fowler with the approval of the U.N. Leaders, the Autobots were watching things play out in their vehicle modes. They had chosen to stay as hidden as possible, though they were sure it was pointless at this time since many already knew of them being here, but chose not to say or do anything to keep the growing anxiety, and possibly future panic from increasing.

"Should we make ourselves known Boss? I may not have the best processor among us, but I highly doubt Jack doesn't know we're here," commented Bulkhead with Optimus saying nothing.

"Bulkhead does have a point Optimus. I mean, we don't exactly fit in here with our forms. Especially Ultra Magnus and yourself," said Bumble Bee knowing he, Bulkhead, and even Wheeljack could be looked at for a second by human eyes before the humans seeing them looked away not thinking twice about their appearance.

Optimus and Ultra Magnus on the other hand? They stuck out in a place like this. Ratchet was back at base to prepare for a Ground Bridge if necessary.

"We will remain as we are, if only for the moment. Our presence here is not only to keep an eye on Jack, but for any attack by Megatron's forces," replied Optimus quietly.

"What forces? These past few months have allowed us to thin Megatron's forces down to next to nothing. The only real threat left is Dreadwing and Megatron himself," remarked Wheeljack while Bulkhead agreed with his fellow Wrecker.

"Even still, Megatron is not one to let past grievances slide. Nor an opportunity such as this go. This may be his one and only chance to attack Jackson with what forces he still commands," replied Optimus knowing his old enemy would indeed try something or at least consider it.

"Seems pretty stupid if you ask me," said Bulkhead while watching Jack having a light hearted conversation with some of the more brave world leaders.

"Optimus! Scanners show a jet fighter t heading your way. Its energon signature matches that of Dreadwing. He's headed your way North by Northwest!" exclaimed Ratchet with the others looking slightly surprised by this since they were expecting Megatron to be the one leading the Decepticons.

Or what was left of them.

"Is Megatron with him? And how many seekers?" asked Optimus while wondering why Ratchet only mentioned Dreadwing.

"That's just it! There is no one else with him. It is just Dreadwing headed toward your location," said Ratchet while having made sure to scan for any other Decepticons and found none.

"Seriously! What is Dreadwing here on a suicide mission?!" asked Bulkhead while he along with Wheeljack and Bumble Bee thought the same thing.

"I don't know and couldn't really say. There are no signs of any Decepticons around him at the moment," said Ratchet while he wondered what Dreadwing was up to by heading toward Optimus without backup.

Soon enough, the presence of Dreadwing made itself known when the Decepticon SIC flew overhead with a thunderous roar. Scaring many humans on the ground and getting Jack's attention while Nightbird readied herself for a possible attack. The Insecticons did the same, but a hand motion by Jack for them to stay made them halt in any pursuit of the Decepticon. Dreadwing had the faster means of flying over Nightbird and the Insecticons with the means to shoot all of them down in no time. Jack could easily give chase and catch up to him in his Beast Mode, but who was to say it wasn't part of the plan? Where was Megatron? Was he lurking somewhere? Waiting for him to give chase and spring a trap in the process?

No! Jack wouldn't play this game with Megatron. If the warlord wanted his warship back, he would have to fight him for it...to the death!

"My Lord?" asked Nightbird while Jack watched Dreadwing flying around them from high above.

"Have the Nemesis target him, but do not fire unless he starts firing first," commanded Jack while none of the Insecticons on the ship reported any additional Decepticons in the area.

Not that it mattered since Dreadwing transformed and landed on the ground before he stood at his full height currently slightly smaller when compared to Jack.

"What do we do Boss?" asked Bulkhead while seeing Dreadwing walk toward Jack with all eyes and optics on him.

"Hold your position until further notice. If we engage either side will only spell doom for us at this moment," commanded Optimus calmly, yet he kept his eyes on Dreadwing for any signs of the Decepticon SIC would strike out against Jack.

"Dreadwing. Twin brother of Skyquake and is Megatron's SIC. This is quite unusual, but all the same its not an unpleasant surprise. I was expecting your one true Lord and Master along with the rest of his army for one last fight to the death," remarked Jack with his curiosity showing in his voice while Dreadwing now stood within arms reach of him.

"Megatron will not be coming here like you first suspected he would your majesty. Nor does he know of me being here," replied Dreadwing while surprising everyone since the SIC of the Decepticons never addressed Megatron without his title and acknowledged Jack's own in terms of being royalty.

"Not yet anyway. So I guess the question I feel should be asked next is...why are you here Dreadwing?" asked Jack with Dreadwing drawing his sword and instantly Nightbird was on edge along with the rest of the Insecticons.

"Boss?" asked Bulkhead while feeling nervous.

"Stand down. Do not move from this spot," commanded Optimus while seeing no intent to fight or attack in Dreadwing's optics.

"I have seen the darkness and madness that plagues Megatron. I have seen him become something truly twisted from the Lord I once followed so loyally. These past few months on this planet, I have witnessed my former Lord spiral downward to such levels that as of this moment...I can no longer serve him," said Dreadwing before he presented his sword to Jack in an offer of surrender.

"And you wish to serve me instead?" asked Jack while taking the sword from Dreadwing, who nodded slowly.

"While this pains me to admit it, you are the better leader. Even more so then Optimus Prime himself. You show compassion and loyalty to your troops, yet it is clear you are not afraid to discipline them should they do something wrong. Your hand at ruling is still young, but it is also fair, yet firm. Clearly a mixture of what Megatron once was back on Cybertron during the early cycles of the war and what Optimus Prime is now," explained Dreadwing while Jack nodded in understanding.

"It is not all Megatron's fault Dreadwing. At the moment, some of the blame most likely resides in the dark energon running through his system. During his travels through space he exposed himself to a good chunk of it and later on he even had a shard placed within his own Spark chamber. Combined with his own ambitions, which involved sacrificing anyone, and everyone around him to achieve his goals...it was only a matter of time," said Jack while admiring the sword Dreadwing had surrendered to him.

"I had suspected as much myself when I was on the Nemesis after pledging my loyalty to Megatron. I saw the darkness in him, but chose to ignore it due to the belief it was from the failures he suffered at the hands of the Autobots. When I went to the storage room for energon, I saw the evil substance separated among the energon cubes. When I questioned Soundwave about it, he made it clear the dark energon was not mine to sample, or anyone else for that matter," replied Dreadwing with Jack nodding.

"We intend to dispose of the dark energon in the near future Dreadwing. Its not safe to be around, much less in storage. I'd rather not let what happened to your brother happen to someone else," said Jack with Dreadwing frowning.

"What do you mean? What happened to my brother?" asked Dreadwing with Jack just looking somewhat amused and curious.

"You mean you don't know? Megatron never told you? I would think with Starscream being the one responsible, he would have gladly revealed the details," asked Jack with Dreadwing frowning.

"Tell me what?" demanded Dreadwing before the sound of several transformations took place near them to reveal the Autobots in all their glory.

"Your brother's grave was violated. By Starscream using dark energon on it in an attempt to turn him into his loyal undead warrior," answered Optimus this time while Dreadwing looked shocked, appalled, and finally...angry.

"Explain! Both of you!" demanded Dreadwing again with fury in his voice.

"Very well. But know this Dreadwing, what we are about to tell you now, is the absolute truth. Optimus was there from the start and I was there to its end. So were Raf and Miko if you doubt us. Megatron learned about this from Soundwave, but chose to keep it quiet, and chose not to punish Starscream for his treachery," said Jack he and Optimus told the former SIC of the Decepticons what transpired that fateful day with Starscream.

From using a sliver of dark energon in an attempt to bring back Skyquake back, all for the purpose of having the zombie form combat Megatron. How the overall plan failed in terms of Starscream achieving symbiosis with Skyquake, but the dead Decepticon still rising from his grave as a zombie, and all while two Ground Bridges near each other sent the now undead Decepticon into an alternate dimension dubbed the Shadow Zone. How everything and everyone in it were invisible and untouchable to the rest of the world. How Skyquake was no doubt wondering around aimlessly looking for something or someone to destroy in his current undead state.

Naturally, it angered Dreadwing to no end.

"And Megatron knew of this? All of it?!" asked Dreadwing with Jack and Optimus both nodding.

"Are not to know when Soundwave reports everything to Megatron. You didn't think something like this wouldn't be recorded by Soundwave and not told to Megatron soon after. Soundwave wouldn't be much of a spymaster or loyal to Megatron if he didn't tell him everything that happened," replied Jack with Dreadwing closing his optics and was seething in rage.

"It was bad enough my brother fell to the hands of the Autobots, but to have his grave defiled, and his body turned into such a thing?! There is no curse or words in all of the Cybertronian language that can describe what I feel right now towards Megatron and Starscream," said Dreadwing with Optimus looking at the large seeker with sadness.

"I never wanted to fight Skyquake when we met after so long Dreadwing. I tried to talk him out of serving Starscream and the Decepticons. But sadly, he refused to stop. I did not enjoy being partially responsible for ending his life. I mourned it," added Optimus while Dreadwing clenched his servos hard.

"I demand justice for this crime against my brother. I want Starscream dead!" exclaimed Dreadwing angrily while Optimus continued to look at him with sadness.

"Starscream will pay for his crimes Dreadwing. I promise you as much. But for now, we must deal with the issue surrounding Megatron and his current location. There will be no true peace so long as Megatron and what is left of his army is still alive," said Jack while Dreadwing glanced from Optimus to him with calculating eyes.

"There is an energon mine being used by Megatron 200 miles from here. Follow the path my engine trail I made with the Nemesis scanners. It won't be hard to miss," answered Dreadwing before walking away from them toward a spot near the U.N. building and sat down in thought.

"Well that's some good Intel. After talking to the world leaders, I think my forces will act on that little tidbit of information. Unless you want to attack him first and end this war?" commented Jack while grinning at Optimus.

"We will stay here Jackson. What you say to the world leaders here concerns us as well. Provided you don't hurt any humans here, we will simply observe the proceedings," said Optimus with Jack nodding.

"Fine. Afterwards, we will attack Megatron's base of operations together. For now, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the summit," said Jack before walking away from the Prime with Nightbird right beside him.

"Sir, are you sure this is wise? I have mixed...feelings about this decision," commented Ultra Magnus while watching Jack walk away from them.

"It is for the best Ultra Magnus. The war we have fought for so long is nearly over and Megatron will soon be defeated. Like it or not, Jack is the new leader of Cybertron. So long as he rules justly and fair, I will not oppose him. In fact, I would go so far as to offer him the Matrix of Leadership, if I was unsure if it was compatible with his more organic systems," said Optimus with the others looking at him in shock.

"Optimus, surely you can't be serious?! Give him the Matrix? That is insane!" exclaimed Ratchet over the comm. to Optimus.

"I said I would offer it to him Ratchet and only if I was certain his more organic parts would not reject it. For now, we will simply wait to see the outcome of this summit, and what it means for us," said Optimus while not wanting to fight Jack or the Insecticons here.

He only hoped the end result here would be for the best for those who followed him this far during the fighting.

(With Megatron-Sometime Later)

'Where is Dreadwing? Why isn't he here assisting in future battle plans against Optimus and the Autobots?' thought Megatron while his red optics narrowed in anger.

Megatron was seething on his throne. Dreadwing was missing, his forces were incredibly thinned out, and the feeling of unease was growing in his Spark. Or what past for a Spark these days since the shard of dark energon in his system was the only thing keeping it going. Even with Unicron's defeat, the dark chaotic substance was still running through his systems, but in a more diluted manner allowing him to live, and not consumed by the power it once held over him prior to Unicron's attempt to rise.

Or at least he liked to think it didn't.

Regardless, Megatron would not be stopped. He would crush his enemies. Destroy all who stood against him. All would submit or all would die!

Before he could contemplate this any further, the alarms around his base came alive, and the sound of fighting echoed outside of the energon mine that was his base of operations. Scowling, he looked to a nearby monitor to see his warship of all things above the mine, and firing down onto it. The end result was destroying what forces were outside and just inside of the mine with the Insecticons swarming over the outside area to deal with those vehicons who had escaped the Nemesis firing down on them.

"Lord Megatron! We are under attack! A Ground Bridge has opened and Optimus Prime is leading the Autobots along with the Predacon known as Jack with an unknown with him. What are your orders?!" said one vehicon running into the throne room.

"What do you think you fool?! Fight them! Repel our enemies like a competent soldier should instead acting like a worthless drone! Destroy the Autobots and those Predacons NOW!" commanded Megatron angrily at the vehicon in front of him.

Only for said vehicon to explode violently in front of him.

"If I didn't know any better my dear Nightbird, I would say you enjoy doing that to your enemies," remarked Jack to Nightbird with several kunai in her hand.

"No comment," answered Nightbird with a hint of mischievousness in her tone.

"So the retched abomination and thief shows himself. Come to grovel? Give me back what is mine in exchange for mercy?" asked Megatron in a mocking tone.

"Even now, you are an arrogant piece of scrap," commented Jack to himself and saw the warlord growling at him.

"Make no mistake you foolish creation, I will not go quietly here. If I fall, you will suffer for your prize," said Megatron with his wrist blade coming out.

"I figure as much. Which is why I'm not going to fight you on your terms since I'm not about to risk anyone's lives like you would do in order to escape," said Jack before he snapped his fingers and Nightbird threw a kunai at Megatron that pierced his metal plating and sent an intense shock into his system that temporarily disabled his ability to function.

Which was all Jack needed to approach the stunned Decepticon Warlord and stab his own wrist blade right through Megatron's Spark chamber.

And pulled out the dark energon crystal used to keep said Spark alive.

"My dream...my ambition...Optimus...help...me," pleaded Megatron while looking at his oldest friend and greatest enemy.

"You were beyond help a long time ago Megatronus. When you chose to walk your dark path. If you had only stayed the course and swallowed your pride...you might have been worthy of being called a Prime," said Optimus while staring at the dying optics of the one warrior he once respected.

"Opti...mus!" gasped Megatron before his optics dimmed and life finally left the mighty former gladiator of Kaon.

"Goodbye Megatronus. Goodbye...my old friend," said Optimus while staring at the dead body of Megatron for a moment longer before walking away.

"Hunt down the remaining vehicons Nightbird. Inform them of Megatron's death and give them a choice. Submit or be destroyed," commanded Jack with Nightbird nodding.

Peace would soon be at hand.

(Neo Cybertron-Sometime Later)

"I don't know how I should feel about this place. I feel...weird," commented Knockout, as he gazed around to see what Cybertron had become, and currently had mixed feelings on the issue.

"Just be glad you get to see our home again after all this time. Considering you were an enemy and a Con," remarked Bulkhead with Knockout glancing at him for a second.

"Former Decepticon. As in past tense! Besides, the war is over," Knockout shot back while the two along with the other Autobots followed Optimus Prime to the Iacon throne room.

"It is hard to believe our once dead home is filled with so much life. You can hardly tell where the mixture between technology and organic mix. Its actually a pretty good blend," said Wheeljack

"And now that we have the Allspark being placed in the actual Well soon where it once resided, this place is going to get populated real fast," added Bumble Bee while he was looking around and seeing Neo Cybertron wasn't so bad as he and the others once feared.

"I wonder if Miko can visit? Is there even oxygen here?" asked Bulkhead while Ratchet scanned his surroundings.

"Not really. At least not enough to allow humans to breathe here. But its hard to tell with my own scanners. I would have to talk with Jack and ultimately Five Faces about your inquiry into the matter Bulkhead," answered Ratchet while he saw Bulkhead get a bit sad about not getting a definite answer.

"One thing at a time please. We just got here. I don't want to deal with squishy organics anymore then I have to right now," commented Knockout before they finally entered the throne room and saw both royal family members sitting on the throne.

"Just be glad you are getting pardoned like the rest of us," commented Wheeljack while he gave the former Con a look.

"Soldiers! Do be quiet. We are close to be rude to our host and protocol won't stand for it," commented Ultra Magnus in a strict military tone.

"Welcome Optimus. Dreadwing, Ultra Magnus, Knockout, and the rest of the Autobots who I called friends in another lifetime. I'm glad you all came. Today is a historic day for us all," replied Jack while he stared kindly at them.

Airachnid showed no emotions toward them. Busy as she was with the swelling of her body and the life growing inside of her. Even now, from a safe distance, the guests in the throne room could tell she was pregnant with life, and would produce it soon enough. It was still a strange concept for them to know what Airachnid was now and actually seeing her like this.

It also didn't help that the current Queen of the Predacons had some bad blooded history with all of them. Her cruelty knew no bounds from their own past experience with the femme. If she wanted to do something, Airachnid could order the Insecticons in the room, which was basically the vast majority of the hive, to descend upon them all, and wipe out the last remaining Autobots (plus two former Decepticons) from existence.

"We are honored by your welcome Jack and Airachnid. King and Queen of the Predacon race," replied Optimus politely before putting the Allspark on a stand presented to them to temporarily place it and bowed accordingly.

The others doing the same and bowed.

"My Jack informed me of your plans for Neo Cybertron in returning the Allspark to the actual Well of Allsparks to help produce new Cybertronian life. Now that the war is officially over, such news is indeed welcoming, but will cause a new set of challenges in the future in terms of population, and producing energon. As such, after much time, and consideration regarding your return here to Neo Cybertron, new positions befitting your talents are in order," declared Airachnid while one of her servos was on one of Jack's own.

"We will accept any position you and Jack feel befit our talents Queen Airachnid," said Optimus with Airachnid nodding while giving off a royal look despite being pregnant.

"Good. After much consideration, given your fairness to my Jack, combined with your 1000 years of experience as a Prime, we feel your position Optimus would be the role as an Advisor to us. With the collective wisdom of the Thirteen Primes, helping us govern over Neo Cybertron will not, or at least should not be difficult for you," said Airachnid with Optimus nodding.

"Dreadwing. Ultra Magnus. Both of you are highly skilled warriors. While both of you fought for different sides, no one can doubt your warrior strength, and skills in military tactics. As such, you two will be part of the Royal Guard, and Military Advisory Council I am hereby commissioning be made. The Military Advisory Council reports to us and to Optimus. Both of you will be in charge of the defense and offense of Neo Cybertron's military to defend its future populace from all future threats. The two of you will also rotate positions as teachers at the future Neo Cybertron military Academy to produce everything from the average soldier to the Elite Royal Guard. At times, both of you will be training the recruits, and testing them accordingly to see where they would be best suited among the military," add Jack while Dreadwing and Ultra Magnus looked at each other for a second before nodding at their new King.

"I will do my duty to the best of my ability your Majesty," said Ultra Magnus in a crisp military tone.

"As will I," said Dreadwing while he saw this as a chance to redeem himself on some level.

"Ratchet, I am appointing you to the Science and Medical Division under Five Faces to further expand our knowledge of what it means to be technorganic. You will learn from our Quintesson scientist and each have a seat on the R&D Council in charge of these things respectfully. Five Faces is already in charge of the Science Division so you will be in charge of the Medical Division with both occasionally have interlocking projects. Said projects will be brought to the attention of the crown so we can decide who is in charge of running them," said Jack while he gently massaged the hand of his Queen.

'Well...can't argue with that,' thought Ratchet since such a high position and expanding his own knowledge of technorganics for the future would be a good thing in his mind.

"Bulkhead since I recall you mentioning being apart of a construction crew, I am going to put you in charge of construction, and maintenance of buildings. Wheeljack, I understand you are a mechanic, engineer, and demolitionist all in one. As such, you will be given a combination of positions pertaining to those skills. One of them is to teach at the Military Academy, pertaining to the skills you learned as a Wrecker during the war. I trust this all sound reasonable?" said Jack while both former Wreckers nodded since they were not expecting this.

"I have a question," said Bulkhead while raising his hand.

"What is the question?" asked Jack curiously.

"Um...well...you see I was wondering since the planet is technorganic, could it sustain life that is organic? Like uh...human life?" asked Bulkhead with Jack looking at him with a frown of curiosity before realization hit.

"Ah! I see. You are wondering if say Miko and Raf will be able to visit us here on Neo Cybertron," concluded Jack with Bulkhead nodding while the former Wrecker looked a bit nervous considering what happened the last time she was near the Predacon.

"Yeah. Could it be possible?" asked Bulkhead while Jack pondered it over for a moment in his head.

"I suppose it is possible for Neo Cybertron to sustain life outside of our own given the planet is organic in various places. Still, we should, and will have to consult with Five Faces just to be sure any all organic life that visits doesn't die. You know from the lack of being able to breathe what we would consider air here," answered Jack with a smile with Bulkhead nodding.

"Even if they can't walk around without space suits, I'm sure you would let them visit anyway, right?" asked Wheeljack since he did want Miko to visit his home, even if it was a bit different from what he remembered right now.

"Of course! I was just answering in terms of organic in general. But I have no problem with Miko and Raf coming to see Neo Cybertron. I just want things to get settled more with you and everyone else here before we send out the invitations. All of you will be very busy in the coming times and won't have any openings to have fun with them like you did on Earth. It wouldn't be much fun for them if they came here and all you did was work during their stay. It would be quite rude to do that to them, don't you think?" replied Jack with the Autobots nodding in agreement.

"As for you Knockout, after much thought, we have decided to place you in a more broad position. One where your talents could be put to better use outside of being a Medic. It clearly doesn't suit you to be one," said Airachnid while she saw the now nervous former Decepticon shuffle his feet a bit.

"What uh...What did you have in mind exactly?" asked Knockout curiously.

"Why being the Ambassador between Neo Cybertron and Earth of course," answered Airachnid with a semi-evil smile.

"What?! You mean I have to go back and be around those fleshy things?! You know how big of a risk my paintjob will be in if I go back?!" asked Knockout with Airachnid just smiling at him.

"Its a risk I'm willing to take Knockout. Of course, if you do say no, I suppose we could have you assigned to the maintenance of the Insecticons. Of course, I think we both know they don't really like you very much so the risk of being damaged by them is going to be even higher," said Airachnid with Knockout glancing nervously at the Insecticons with their twitching mandibles.

"Well...I suppose being an Ambassador on Earth wouldn't be so bad for me," commented Knockout offhandedly.

"Also, you can do all the street racing you want, and not get arrested for it. it Provided it doesn't interfere with your duties," said Jack with Knockout's optics widening.

"Diplomatic immunity?" asked Knockout with Jack nodding.

"Diplomatic immunity. Of course, if you slack off in performing your said duties as our Ambassador, we will revoke such immunity, and we will penalize you in our own way. Understand?" added Jack with Knockout nodding while the former Con having a pretty good idea what the King of the Predacons had in mind in terms of punishing him.

"Absolutely! Have fun, but not at the expense of the job. Not a problem," replied a still slightly nervous Knockout.

"Be grateful we let you even live and have this position Knockout. Jack was the one who decided to show you mercy. I suggested letting my Insecticons finish what they started some time ago," commented Airachnid with Knockout stiffening in fear.

"As for you Bumble Bee, I feel a promotion is in order from position of Scout to one of warrior. When you were here prior to Neo Cybertron's birth, I saw you fighting, and had the marking of a great warrior. So I am herby promoting you to Warrior Class and I am assigning you as an instructor to the Military Academy to teach your future students how to scout and to fight. Those you deem worthy among them will eventually be assessed by either Dreadwing or Ultra Magnus for being considered for the Royal Elite Guard. At the same time, I think we will have Five Faces collaborate with Ratchet in finding a way to get you a new voice system. How does that sound?" said Jack with Bumble Bee looking very excited by this prospect.

"I have one request. Um...is it possible to be an Ambassador like Knockout? Or be like a duel citizen of Neo Cybertron and Earth? So I can...you know! Stay on Earth and visit Raf?" asked Bumble Bee to the shock and amusement of Jack.

"I don't see why not. I know you two are close. And it would a shame if the boy couldn't come here given his school studies mixed with your own work. I'll even do the same for Bulkhead and Wheeljack so they can see Miko more often. Sound good?" said Jack with the trio of Autobots nodding.

"But make no mistake, your duty will be to us first, and the work we have you do. There will be no slacking off in serving the crown. You will be rewarded handsomely, but only if you work hard at your given positions. If you do not...well I don't think I need to state the obvious," added Airachnid with the trio of Autobots nodding again since they knew this perk was only allowed on the condition they do their assigned tasks to their fullest.

"If there is nothing else, you are all dismissed to walk around Neo Cybertron to get a lay of the land and see all that has changed along with what has stayed the same. Optimus, the two of us are going to the Well of Allsparks. I want to witness this event," replied Jack while Optimus nodded and the two soon left for the most sacred place on the planet.

(Well of Allsparks)

"You have done well for yourself Jackson. You have risen to become a good ruler. I can see it in my optics and feel it within my Spark. You are worthy of being called a Prime," said Optimus with Jack smirking.

"I wouldn't go that far Optimus. I'm young. I'll make mistakes. Its why I wanted you as my most trusted Advisor. Airachnid and I aren't perfect. Some of the decisions we might want to make could cause more harm then good. Someone with the collective wisdom and knowledge of the Thirteen Primes within him makes for a good Advisor to us in my book," said Jack while Optimus nodded.

"I will admit, it will be a nice change of pace for me. I can become a mentor to you like Alpha Trion was to me when I was Orion Pax," said Optimus before he set the Allspark into the Well itself with the container hovering right over it.

"And I welcome it. I'm just glad all our enemies are gone and it gives Neo Cybertron a chance to become something truly wondering in the Universe," said Jack while Optimus nodded and thought about Megatron for a moment.

"I would like to think my old friend would be forgiven by Primus and allowed to return to the Allspark despite everything he has done. To become something new and wondrous on our reformatted world," commented Optimus with Jack shrugging.

"Ratchet said there was a time where Megatron wasn't so evil. I can believe that. He just lost his way. Instead of resisting the temptations of power, Megatron embraced them, and allowed it to corrupt his ideals when fighting for a noble cause that became twisted from everything around him. It's actually kind of sad to see good people fall and become the very evil they once opposed. Though I can't say I feel the same about Starscream and the bolt biter's constant scheming. Even you have to admit, the Con deserved his death at the hands of Nightbird for what he has done in the past," said Jack with Optimus reluctantly nodding.

"I would have preferred a trial for him, but even I know it would have been a waste of time," said Optimus in agreement with Jack about Starscream.

"Considering everything he did during the war, the killing of Cliffjumper, and of course defiling the body of Skyquake with dark energon to name a few," commented Jack with Optimus nodding.

"Were you able to properly dispose of the dark energon?" asked Optimus with a hint of worry and concern.

"Yes. Fortunately for us, Five Faces figured out how to do it. Dark energon is no longer on our ship or anywhere on this planet. Not only that, but we are close to perfecting the synthetic energon do we won't have any shortage in the near future. Still, it will be more of an emergency route to take should we run low on the natural stuff. Whether here or from what we get back on Earth," said Jack with the Prime nodding since it was for the best the alternative energon be held in reserve for emergency use.

"Jackson, I...I wish to say I'm sorry. About your Mother. She would have been proud of you regardless of the choices you made to get here. One of the many regrets I have in my long life as a Prime, is I did not get to see her witness what you have done," said Optimus with Jack looking sad for a moment before shaking his head.

"If there is a Heaven for human beings, I would like to think she sees what I have done regardless if she was in physical form or not. In any case, I will make Neo Cybertron the crown jewel of the Galaxy, if not the entire Universe. It will be a shining beacon to all creations on countless worlds throughout the cosmos and be a splendor without equal," said Jack with Optimus nodding.

"With my help and those you have brought here to help you govern our world, I have no doubt you will succeed," said Optimus with a smile on his reveal face.

"Until all are one," whispered Jack while the Allspark shot out Spark after Spark from the Well of Allsparks.

"Until all are one," whispered Optimus to himself while watching the Sparks fly out.

Peace had come...at last.

-FIN

(A/N: YAY! It is over. Done. Finished! This fic has FINALLY been completed. Now I can focus on my other fics like you all wanted. Hope you all enjoyed this as much as I did in writing it. Until next time...PEACE!)