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(meanwhile at KSI HQ, Joshua was frustrated, with his assistant Sue Yue Ming trying to calm him.)

Joshua: Jesus H Christ, I Can't believe we messed up...Nemesis Prime was a total failure! and in this business we DON'T do failures! do you have any idea how much damage he did?

Sue: we're aware of what happened. but if you could just calm down for-

(Joshua's phone starts ringing, and he picks it up.)

Joshua: Hello?

Attinger: Joyce, we got the Gold.

Joshua: Well, that ''Gold'' better be able to do something about our current situation!

Attinger: Joyce, just calm down-

Joshua: DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!! I invested my life project and my entire company into THIS piece of junk! (referring to Nemesis Prime) then you test it, and I had to watch all my life's work wasted! Millions of Dollars wasted!

Attinger: Million dollars mean nothing, we have the seed, and soon the entire world will be in our hands. and nothing will be able to stop us.

Joshua: so you have the Seed?

Attinger: James and I are bringing it to you as we speak. I've heard you were moving your drones. where exactly are you heading?

Joshua: I'm taking these prototypes to Hong Kong in China. its large enough for us to keep an eye on them.

Attinger: we'll meet you there, with the seed.

(meanwhile with the Autobots...)

''Illinois''

Skyfire: Hey, Bee! Its good to see you again, little buddy! been a while ever since WW2!

Bumblebee: (via radio) ''My memory is kinda messy!''

Skyfire: c'mon, All the other bots are waitin'!

(the bots and the humans gathered around)

Crosshairs: well, how about we give the bugger the good news? we got our own ships now, and we're leaving.

Shannon: wait, Leaving?

Sentinel: After all we have done for you, Humans, the sacrifices we autobots had to make to ensure your planet's survival... you have no idea what you've wrought upon yourselves.

Cade:  what the hell is that supposed to mean?! have you seen what we've been doing for you?!

Optimus: Cade, please...

Sentinel: I appreciate your efforts, Cade yeager...I really do. but you have yet to understand who is controlling who. I feel that Cemetery wind and KSI, are nothing but pawns for the true mastermind.

Shannon: Mastermind!

Optimus: when I have fought the man made copy of me, I somehow felt an eerie presence...the presence of none other....than Megatron.

Shane: wait, you mean the Decepticon that started the Chicago battle?

Shannon: What does Megatron of all people have to do with this? isn't he dead?

Wheelie: Everything, Missy! those idiotic humans took metal from dead decepticons from Chicago, as well as any other Cybertronian who got killed by Cemetery wind, ya know, Prowl, Sunstreaker, and all. and that's where we come in the play.

Brains: those bastards put us on autospy duty. and it was Megatron's head they used to extract data of how to make those drones. this is something Cons like Shockwave would do. (shudders) and now they're working on reanimating the guy using the name ''Galvatron''. though he's still asleep, part of his consciousness is inside Nemesis! just waitin' to get his claws on the seed!

Shannon: the Seed?

Sentinel: in Cybertron's very beginning, the seeds were used to Cyberform planets. they were powerful bombs that turned matter into metal. Alpha Trion, My mentor and old friend, showed me these things. it was all written in the covenant of Primus, our race's oldest document which contained the entire history of Cybertron. the...Creators, destroyed your world with many others. harvesting Metal to create our race. but now that the humans have one of the seeds, the blast will incinerate a city into molten metal,killing millions in doing so. Megatron, who temporarily uses Optimus' copy and create a new army of Decepticons, and bring Humanity to Extinction.

Optimus: ....

Brains: You greedy meatbags brought your own doom! not our problem though.

Sentinel: we will retrieve the seed, and leave this planet alone... forever.

Cade: are you going to leave, just like that??

Sentinel: Your leaders made it clear that our presence is not needed anymore. they would rather see our destruction than our help. forgive me, Cade...but we will ensure you and the other humans are put somewhere safe. our time on Earth is over.

Optimus: Sentinel...

(Sentinel then began to walk away a little and gaze at the horizon, He was followed by the younger Prime)

Optimus: do you really wish to leave? even if it means leaving the humans at the mercy of Megatron and the Decepticons?

Sentinel: ....

Optimus: Some others may not agree with that Idea. such as Bumblebee, Fiametta or Ironhide, they desire to remain on Earth. they still have connections here.

Sentinel: Optimus...if they wish to stay, I will not stop them. neither will I stop you. but I cannot allow any more of our kind to suffer because of that. sometimes the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

Optimus: ....

Sentinel: Do not take it the wrong way, I merely wish to ensure the safety of our Autobots. and of our people. and if it means leaving the humans on their own to fight the decepticons...then so be it.

Optimus: Sentinel....I know you find it difficult to believe what humans have done to us can be forgiven. but know that not all of them are of the same mind as those of Cemetery wind and KSI. our kind was no different. even if there was evil among us, some could even redeem themselves. every sentient being is capable of change.

Sentinel: .....

(Optimus' optics widened a bit when he saw one tear flowing down Sentinel's left optic. the younger Prime sighed solemnly as he looked down, not wanting to bring more suffering to his mentor than he already has. Fiametta gazed at the unfortunate ancient prime.)

Shannon: is he gonna be alright?

Fiametta: I...(Holds Shannon's hand) I do not know...

''KSI Facility, Hong Kong, China''

(Joshua and Sue finally arrived and met up with attinger in the upper office. James presented the seed to Joshua, who was impressed and yet terrified at the amount of destruction this thing would cause. Attinger decided it was time to put the seed to a test, but Joshua decided against it, as he learned from the incident with Nemesis, a few more tweaks should be performed before they could put the seed to produce more drones. until Joshua's phone rang again. this time it was the US Secretery of defense.)

''Mr Joyce! Glad I was able to reach you! its come to my attention that your KSI Company signed a contract with the military regarding the production of advanced robots using some unknown alien metal called Cyber Matter. neither the president and I have any recollection of signing a contract, or giving the funds of it.''

Joshua: what...are you saying exactly?

''I'll get straight to the point. I know you are a man with well meaning intentions. so I will give you this option. unless you'd want to be condemned as a war criminal, you will surrender yourself to the US forces, turn over any drones you created, including any Cybertronian tech and info regarding them and any other deals you made with Cemetery wind.''

Joshua: ...

''And Attinger, if you're there, let me give you a fair warning. you and Cemetery wind personnel are to turn yourselves over and await trial. the president made the decision to disband your black ops, so every further action will tighten the rope around your neck. because while we may not be in good terms with the autobots, the congress, the president and I have come to the conclusion to agree that murdering innocent civillians whether they were sympathizers, or bystanders is unacceptable. in other words, its over.''

(the phone is hung up, and Attinger pulled out his pistol at Joshua's face. he was beyond furious right now.)

Attinger: do you really think any of that matters? do you know how much I give for my country?! what I had to do? without any recognition? I have absolutely no intention of stopping, so if you value your life, you will do as I say! because I won't let anyone ruin all my hard work! not you, not the secretary, not by the president, not by the government, not the transformers, and not even God himself will stop me!

(before Attinger could say anything else, Something burst through the window)

(then we see in the Chicago KSI lab, Galvatron's body, as the camera zooms in as we see Menacing red optics.)

''Gather the seed, Nemesis. kill all in your way''

(Nemesis' red optics shone, as he shoots at every direction before he points his gun at Joshua, who tried to intervene.)

Nemesis: The seed? where is the seed? ANSWER ME!!

(Joshua was afraid, and Savoy pulled out his pistol trying to shoot at Nemesis, as well as few Cemetery wind soldiers. until the man made mech used his sword and stabbed Savoy in the chest, and lifted him off the ground. much to Joshua and Attinger's horror.)

(Savoy coughed blood as Nemesis' blade ran through his chest.)

Nemesis: Pathetic insect! (throws him off a window, sending Savoy to his death.)

(Joshua and Attinger took the seed and escaped the area along with other humans. Nemesis then calls forth the other units)

Nemesis: Calling unit Stinger! Calling unit Widow maker! Calling unit Junkheap!

(3 vehicles appeared bursting through the building...and transformed into their robot modes. there were Stinger, Widow Maker and Junkheap.)

Stinger: Nemesis! you called?

Nemesis: securing the seed is the primary objective. with it, we shall create an even greater army, and destroy the human race on the face of this planet.

Junkheap: It shall be done.

Widow Maker: Nemesis, I have a report.

Nemesis: Speak, widow maker.

Widow Maker: I have heard two human insects took the seed and are heading to the city. they are trying to take refuge at a military garrison.

Nemesis: Excellent... soon, we shall have the seed in our grasp. and the human race will be extinct. it is time to let everyone on this planet know...that when we shall take hold on the seed...the Era of Annihilation shall commence!

(meanwhile on the Transport ship containing the Autobots...)

Cade: hey, you didn't mean what you said, right? about you leaving Earth behind?

Sentinel: Do you know how many of our Autobots died that day the humans attacked? our kind has sacrificed so much for humanity. I even sacrificed the pillars, my own invention, that could have restored Cybertron. and in the end, I sacrificed our own home. and killed a mech who I thought could entrust our race's future. how much more do we have to give to atone for your kind's mistakes?

Cade: well, what do you think being human means? that's what we do...when my wife got pregnant in high school, that was the biggest mistake I've ever made. but from that mistake I got two treasures I could ever ask for. (glances at Tessa and Hazel) we all make mistakes, but sometimes out of those mistakes come the most amazing things.

Sentinel: ....

Cade: sometimes you need to have faith. in yourself and in others. isn't that what you taught Optimus and the other Autobots? I'm not going to say I know what its like to be in your place, but I do know that after everything you did for us, I still have faith in you.

Optimus: Cade is correct, Sentinel...we still have faith in you. and we need you to have faith in humanity, as you have faith in us.

(Sentinel sighs quietly and merely gets up and walks away. a sad look was in his optics. and the Younger Prime saw that. he wished he could do something to ease his mentor's anguish.)

Trickster: He ain't being himself, eh?

Neonlight: Poor Sentinel.... ;n;

(OP Sighed sadly)

Fiametta: He needs someone, Brother...it is better if you go talk to him.

Optimus: I...do not know, Sister...I have never seen him suffering this way.

Fiametta: none of us did. but...you cannot just leave him like this, can you?

Shannon: Words can't describe how one truly feels, right? sometimes I think its better to just be there for him and...well...say that everything's gonna be fine.

Optimus: Shannon...Fiametta...

(moments later, Sentinel is seen sitting on a wall, with his servos wrapped around his knees. such sadness in his optics...until he notices the younger Prime making his way towards him)

Optimus: Sentinel?

Sentinel: O...Optimus, I...

Optimus: do you mind if I sit with you?

Sentinel: N-No...not at all.

(Optimus sat next to Sentinel. he gazed at the elder prime's face, everything was written in his optics. too much was troubling him.)

Optimus: You...seem stressed. I do not wish to see you alone like that.

(Sentinel's frame began to tremble)

Sentinel: why, Optimus...? why are you being so kind to me...? I...I am not worth any sympathy.

Optimus: ....??

Sentinel: I thought after chicago, things would be peaceful...but now the humans fear our very existence. Not a day goes by...when I regret ever having brought trouble on this planet. intentionally or not. I should have been offlined when Megatron had the chance. then nobody would ever have to be fearful of the Autobots. I do not know how much longer I can hold on.

Optimus: Sentinel...

Sentinel: if I were ever to reach a point I would turn against you all, to a point I am beyond reasoning with...Optimus...do not hesitate to kill me.

(those words stung Optimus' spark like a sword. he could never bear to do that to his mentor. he cared for his well being like he cared for his fellow Autobots and any other being. Sentinel looks down as he said these words. he doesn't know for how long he will be able to keep himself...how do humans say it? Sane through the whole ordeal. the ancient prime blamed himself for everything that has happened to his autobot brethren at the hands of humans. the very ones he swore to protect along with Optimus...sunstreaker, prowl, Bluestreak, hoist....and many others. he should have never been retrieved from the moon, he thought to himself.)

(The Younger Prime knew what he meant and he placed his servo gently on top of Sentinel's. he did not know what to say, and held his servo in silence.)

Sentinel:...?

Optimus: ....

(both Primes were silent, until...)

Sentinel: Optimus, I....I-I...

(Sentinel gazes at Optimus, and then looks down before he could say anything, shutting his optics tightly as he felt his optics start to become watery. in a desperate attempt, he tries to hold back the tears that were threatening to show up and leak. he was a Prime, and he could not give in to emotion in spite of his great inner suffering.)

(Optimus saw this and placed a servo on his faceplate, gently rubbing him. Sentinel gazed at his student. He could not keep holding back his sadness, when one tear fell from his right optic. OP gazed at him softly before he gently pulls him close to himself, hugging him. the Red Knight's frame trembled as more tears were spilled out of Sentinel's optics. he then covered his face with his servos, and brought himself close to the younger Prime's chest, silently sobbing)

Sentinel: everything I have done, everything I have ever lived for, everything I have believed in...was all a lie...! I do not know what to do anymore...! I do not know for what reason do I still live after all this time...! I am unworthy...unworthy to lead. unworthy of protecting our kind, and this planet...!

Optimus: it is alright, Sentinel...

Sentinel: No, Its NOT alright!  w-we offered peace to the humans...! we did e-everything we could for them...! yet they betrayed our kind, and are killing us one after another...! I-I Am the reason why this a-all happened! I d-don't know how l-long I can go on like t-this without losing sight of myself...! I could not save sunstreaker...I couldn't protect prowl...I c-can't protect anyone...! it's all my f-fault why humans hate us...my fault there is no place for us on this planet...! I'm a failure for a Prime...I cannot even look at Alpha Trion in the face...!

Optimus: It is not your fault. Do not put such burdens on yourself....We are all to blame for this dreadful matter.

Sentinel: ...

Optimus: I understand what you are saying. but that is never the reason to give up the fight. yes, we have lost many of our kind by the hands of Lockdown... and the Humans.

Sentinel: (Sadly) How many more innocent lives must be sacrificed to put an end all this madness...?

Optimus: I am afraid I do not know. but everything is going to be alright. I promise.

Sentinel: ....

Optimus: you once taught me this, Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. well, as things have turned out lately, even freedom has its price that must be paid. but that is why we must continue to have faith, Sentinel. maybe not in what humans are, and maybe not in what they have done, but in what they can be. and even if you believe everyone has become your enemy, never lose sight of who you truly are.

Sentinel: Optimus...

Optimus: even if the whole planet has turned against you, I will always remain by your side. the Autobots need you...I Need you.

(Sentinel rested his helm on Optimus' chest, as he embraced him. the Younger Prime sighed quietly. the elder prime was broken, shattered from the current events that happened, yet Optimus was there for him. with him in his struggles. he knew he needed someone to relieve him of the pain and misery he felt. he really needed someone. it deeply hurt his spark, seeing his mentor in such state.  he couldn't bear to see him like this.  but he knew he had to remain strong for the mech he loved...)

Sentinel: I am sorry if I made you worry about me. seeing as the current situation has changed me, I do not know what got over me.

Optimus: Do not apologize for something that was beyond your control. that, how Cade has decribed it, is a sign of being human. and there is no shame in that.

Sentinel: Optimus...

Optimus: ...?

(Sentinel moved closer and planted a kiss on Optimus' lip plates, causing his optics to widen and face to heat up. Optimus then had his own tears forming in his optics, and one rolls down his face plate as he closes his optics and returns the kiss )

Optimus: (thinking) Sentinel...

(the two mechs held each other close. Optimus hated seeing his beloved like, this but he knew he must be strong for him. Sentinel did not know how long he could remain calm before he'd snap and supposedly lose his way which is one of the things he fears would happen. Optimus...was the only one he could trust now. his presence brought a sense of calm to the elder prime's hurting spark. though he was afraid, lost, and abandoned by the very ideals that drove him further, Optimus reminded him of what was truly important. to both of them, and to their comrades.)

(meanwhile at the Knight ship that floated in space...)

Lockdown: YOU LOST THEM!? WHAT THE FRAG WERE YOU IMBECILES THINKING!?

(The mercenaries were silent, unable to face their leader. he was furious. absolutely furious. his cyber wolves were killed, as well as many other mercenaries. he then went to the seat)

Lockdown: nothing like this has ever happened that easily! I will not allow my prey to get away that easily! prepare the ship! refocus all dark matter drives and reverse course! we are heading back to Earth NOW!

(The mercenaries wasted no time in doing as was ordered)

Lockdown: You will pay for this dearly Sentinel Prime. I will capture you again, and this time have Optimus with me as well! I will make you both watch as I will offline each of your Autobots without any mercy! I will show you what happens when you ignite the wrath of Lockdown!

END OF CHAPTER 7

Transformers stuff belongs to Hasbro/Michael Bay
Hazel Yeager, Trickster, Neonlight, Sapphire, Lilac and Fiametta Prime belong  FiamettaPrime
Shannon Morgan belongs to ME!

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(meanwhile at KSI HQ, Joshua was frustrated, with his assistant Sue Yue Ming trying to calm him.)

Joshua: Jesus H Christ, I Can't believe we messed up...Nemesis Prime was a total failure! and in this business we DON'T do failures! do you have any idea how much damage he did?

Sue: we're aware of what happened. but if you could just calm down for-

(Joshua's phone starts ringing, and he picks it up.)

Joshua: Hello?

Attinger: Joyce, we got the Gold.

Joshua: Well, that ''Gold'' better be able to do something about our current situation!

Attinger: Joyce, just calm down-

Joshua: DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!! I invested my life project and my entire company into THIS piece of junk! (referring to Nemesis Prime) then you test it, and I had to watch all my life's work wasted! Millions of Dollars wasted!

Attinger: Million dollars mean nothing, we have the seed, and soon the entire world will be in our hands. and nothing will be able to stop us.

Joshua: so you have the Seed?

Attinger: James and I are bringing it to you as we speak. I've heard you were moving your drones. where exactly are you heading?

Joshua: I'm taking these prototypes to Hong Kong in China. its large enough for us to keep an eye on them.

Attinger: we'll meet you there, with the seed.

(meanwhile with the Autobots...)

''Illinois''

Skyfire: Hey, Bee! Its good to see you again, little buddy! been a while ever since WW2!

Bumblebee: (via radio) ''My memory is kinda messy!''

Skyfire: c'mon, All the other bots are waitin'!

(the bots and the humans gathered around)

Crosshairs: well, how about we give the bugger the good news? we got our own ships now, and we're leaving.

Shannon: wait, Leaving?

Sentinel: After all we have done for you, Humans, the sacrifices we autobots had to make to ensure your planet's survival... you have no idea what you've wrought upon yourselves.

Cade:  what the hell is that supposed to mean?! have you seen what we've been doing for you?!

Optimus: Cade, please...

Sentinel: I appreciate your efforts, Cade yeager...I really do. but you have yet to understand who is controlling who. I feel that Cemetery wind and KSI, are nothing but pawns for the true mastermind.

Shannon: Mastermind!

Optimus: when I have fought the man made copy of me, I somehow felt an eerie presence...the presence of none other....than Megatron.

Shane: wait, you mean the Decepticon that started the Chicago battle?

Shannon: What does Megatron of all people have to do with this? isn't he dead?

Wheelie: Everything, Missy! those idiotic humans took metal from dead decepticons from Chicago, as well as any other Cybertronian who got killed by Cemetery wind, ya know, Prowl, Sunstreaker, and all. and that's where we come in the play.

Brains: those bastards put us on autospy duty. and it was Megatron's head they used to extract data of how to make those drones. this is something Cons like Shockwave would do. (shudders) and now they're working on reanimating the guy using the name ''Galvatron''. though he's still asleep, part of his consciousness is inside Nemesis! just waitin' to get his claws on the seed!

Shannon: the Seed?

Sentinel: in Cybertron's very beginning, the seeds were used to Cyberform planets. they were powerful bombs that turned matter into metal. Alpha Trion, My mentor and old friend, showed me these things. it was all written in the covenant of Primus, our race's oldest document which contained the entire history of Cybertron. the...Creators, destroyed your world with many others. harvesting Metal to create our race. but now that the humans have one of the seeds, the blast will incinerate a city into molten metal,killing millions in doing so. Megatron, who temporarily uses Optimus' copy and create a new army of Decepticons, and bring Humanity to Extinction.

Optimus: ....

Brains: You greedy meatbags brought your own doom! not our problem though.

Sentinel: we will retrieve the seed, and leave this planet alone... forever.

Cade: are you going to leave, just like that??

Sentinel: Your leaders made it clear that our presence is not needed anymore. they would rather see our destruction than our help. forgive me, Cade...but we will ensure you and the other humans are put somewhere safe. our time on Earth is over.

Optimus: Sentinel...

(Sentinel then began to walk away a little and gaze at the horizon, He was followed by the younger Prime)

Optimus: do you really wish to leave? even if it means leaving the humans at the mercy of Megatron and the Decepticons?

Sentinel: ....

Optimus: Some others may not agree with that Idea. such as Bumblebee, Fiametta or Ironhide, they desire to remain on Earth. they still have connections here.

Sentinel: Optimus...if they wish to stay, I will not stop them. neither will I stop you. but I cannot allow any more of our kind to suffer because of that. sometimes the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

Optimus: ....

Sentinel: Do not take it the wrong way, I merely wish to ensure the safety of our Autobots. and of our people. and if it means leaving the humans on their own to fight the decepticons...then so be it.

Optimus: Sentinel....I know you find it difficult to believe what humans have done to us can be forgiven. but know that not all of them are of the same mind as those of Cemetery wind and KSI. our kind was no different. even if there was evil among us, some could even redeem themselves. every sentient being is capable of change.

Sentinel: .....

(Optimus' optics widened a bit when he saw one tear flowing down Sentinel's left optic. the younger Prime sighed solemnly as he looked down, not wanting to bring more suffering to his mentor than he already has. Fiametta gazed at the unfortunate ancient prime.)

Shannon: is he gonna be alright?

Fiametta: I...(Holds Shannon's hand) I do not know...

''KSI Facility, Hong Kong, China''

(Joshua and Sue finally arrived and met up with attinger in the upper office. James presented the seed to Joshua, who was impressed and yet terrified at the amount of destruction this thing would cause. Attinger decided it was time to put the seed to a test, but Joshua decided against it, as he learned from the incident with Nemesis, a few more tweaks should be performed before they could put the seed to produce more drones. until Joshua's phone rang again. this time it was the US Secretery of defense.)

''Mr Joyce! Glad I was able to reach you! its come to my attention that your KSI Company signed a contract with the military regarding the production of advanced robots using some unknown alien metal called Cyber Matter. neither the president and I have any recollection of signing a contract, or giving the funds of it.''

Joshua: what...are you saying exactly?

''I'll get straight to the point. I know you are a man with well meaning intentions. so I will give you this option. unless you'd want to be condemned as a war criminal, you will surrender yourself to the US forces, turn over any drones you created, including any Cybertronian tech and info regarding them and any other deals you made with Cemetery wind.''

Joshua: ...

''And Attinger, if you're there, let me give you a fair warning. you and Cemetery wind personnel are to turn yourselves over and await trial. the president made the decision to disband your black ops, so every further action will tighten the rope around your neck. because while we may not be in good terms with the autobots, the congress, the president and I have come to the conclusion to agree that murdering innocent civillians whether they were sympathizers, or bystanders is unacceptable. in other words, its over.''

(the phone is hung up, and Attinger pulled out his pistol at Joshua's face. he was beyond furious right now.)

Attinger: do you really think any of that matters? do you know how much I give for my country?! what I had to do? without any recognition? I have absolutely no intention of stopping, so if you value your life, you will do as I say! because I won't let anyone ruin all my hard work! not you, not the secretary, not by the president, not by the government, not the transformers, and not even God himself will stop me!

(before Attinger could say anything else, Something burst through the window)

(then we see in the Chicago KSI lab, Galvatron's body, as the camera zooms in as we see Menacing red optics.)

''Gather the seed, Nemesis. kill all in your way''

(Nemesis' red optics shone, as he shoots at every direction before he points his gun at Joshua, who tried to intervene.)

Nemesis: The seed? where is the seed? ANSWER ME!!

(Joshua was afraid, and Savoy pulled out his pistol trying to shoot at Nemesis, as well as few Cemetery wind soldiers. until the man made mech used his sword and stabbed Savoy in the chest, and lifted him off the ground. much to Joshua and Attinger's horror.)

(Savoy coughed blood as Nemesis' blade ran through his chest.)

Nemesis: Pathetic insect! (throws him off a window, sending Savoy to his death.)

(Joshua and Attinger took the seed and escaped the area along with other humans. Nemesis then calls forth the other units)

Nemesis: Calling unit Stinger! Calling unit Widow maker! Calling unit Junkheap!

(3 vehicles appeared bursting through the building...and transformed into their robot modes. there were Stinger, Widow Maker and Junkheap.)

Stinger: Nemesis! you called?

Nemesis: securing the seed is the primary objective. with it, we shall create an even greater army, and destroy the human race on the face of this planet.

Junkheap: It shall be done.

Widow Maker: Nemesis, I have a report.

Nemesis: Speak, widow maker.

Widow Maker: I have heard two human insects took the seed and are heading to the city. they are trying to take refuge at a military garrison.

Nemesis: Excellent... soon, we shall have the seed in our grasp. and the human race will be extinct. it is time to let everyone on this planet know...that when we shall take hold on the seed...the Era of Annihilation shall commence!

(meanwhile on the Transport ship containing the Autobots...)

Cade: hey, you didn't mean what you said, right? about you leaving Earth behind?

Sentinel: Do you know how many of our Autobots died that day the humans attacked? our kind has sacrificed so much for humanity. I even sacrificed the pillars, my own invention, that could have restored Cybertron. and in the end, I sacrificed our own home. and killed a mech who I thought could entrust our race's future. how much more do we have to give to atone for your kind's mistakes?

Cade: well, what do you think being human means? that's what we do...when my wife got pregnant in high school, that was the biggest mistake I've ever made. but from that mistake I got two treasures I could ever ask for. (glances at Tessa and Hazel) we all make mistakes, but sometimes out of those mistakes come the most amazing things.

Sentinel: ....

Cade: sometimes you need to have faith. in yourself and in others. isn't that what you taught Optimus and the other Autobots? I'm not going to say I know what its like to be in your place, but I do know that after everything you did for us, I still have faith in you.

Optimus: Cade is correct, Sentinel...we still have faith in you. and we need you to have faith in humanity, as you have faith in us.

(Sentinel sighs quietly and merely gets up and walks away. a sad look was in his optics. and the Younger Prime saw that. he wished he could do something to ease his mentor's anguish.)

Trickster: He ain't being himself, eh?

Neonlight: Poor Sentinel.... ;n;

(OP Sighed sadly)

Fiametta: He needs someone, Brother...it is better if you go talk to him.

Optimus: I...do not know, Sister...I have never seen him suffering this way.

Fiametta: none of us did. but...you cannot just leave him like this, can you?

Shannon: Words can't describe how one truly feels, right? sometimes I think its better to just be there for him and...well...say that everything's gonna be fine.

Optimus: Shannon...Fiametta...

(moments later, Sentinel is seen sitting on a wall, with his servos wrapped around his knees. such sadness in his optics...until he notices the younger Prime making his way towards him)

Optimus: Sentinel?

Sentinel: O...Optimus, I...

Optimus: do you mind if I sit with you?

Sentinel: N-No...not at all.

(Optimus sat next to Sentinel. he gazed at the elder prime's face, everything was written in his optics. too much was troubling him.)

Optimus: You...seem stressed. I do not wish to see you alone like that.

(Sentinel's frame began to tremble)

Sentinel: why, Optimus...? why are you being so kind to me...? I...I am not worth any sympathy.

Optimus: ....??

Sentinel: I thought after chicago, things would be peaceful...but now the humans fear our very existence. Not a day goes by...when I regret ever having brought trouble on this planet. intentionally or not. I should have been offlined when Megatron had the chance. then nobody would ever have to be fearful of the Autobots. I do not know how much longer I can hold on.

Optimus: Sentinel...

Sentinel: if I were ever to reach a point I would turn against you all, to a point I am beyond reasoning with...Optimus...do not hesitate to kill me.

(those words stung Optimus' spark like a sword. he could never bear to do that to his mentor. he cared for his well being like he cared for his fellow Autobots and any other being. Sentinel looks down as he said these words. he doesn't know for how long he will be able to keep himself...how do humans say it? Sane through the whole ordeal. the ancient prime blamed himself for everything that has happened to his autobot brethren at the hands of humans. the very ones he swore to protect along with Optimus...sunstreaker, prowl, Bluestreak, hoist....and many others. he should have never been retrieved from the moon, he thought to himself.)

(The Younger Prime knew what he meant and he placed his servo gently on top of Sentinel's. he did not know what to say, and held his servo in silence.)

Sentinel:...?

Optimus: ....

(both Primes were silent, until...)

Sentinel: Optimus, I....I-I...

(Sentinel gazes at Optimus, and then looks down before he could say anything, shutting his optics tightly as he felt his optics start to become watery. in a desperate attempt, he tries to hold back the tears that were threatening to show up and leak. he was a Prime, and he could not give in to emotion in spite of his great inner suffering.)

(Optimus saw this and placed a servo on his faceplate, gently rubbing him. Sentinel gazed at his student. He could not keep holding back his sadness, when one tear fell from his right optic. OP gazed at him softly before he gently pulls him close to himself, hugging him. the Red Knight's frame trembled as more tears were spilled out of Sentinel's optics. he then covered his face with his servos, and brought himself close to the younger Prime's chest, silently sobbing)

Sentinel: everything I have done, everything I have ever lived for, everything I have believed in...was all a lie...! I do not know what to do anymore...! I do not know for what reason do I still live after all this time...! I am unworthy...unworthy to lead. unworthy of protecting our kind, and this planet...!

Optimus: it is alright, Sentinel...

Sentinel: No, Its NOT alright!  w-we offered peace to the humans...! we did e-everything we could for them...! yet they betrayed our kind, and are killing us one after another...! I-I Am the reason why this a-all happened! I d-don't know how l-long I can go on like t-this without losing sight of myself...! I could not save sunstreaker...I couldn't protect prowl...I c-can't protect anyone...! it's all my f-fault why humans hate us...my fault there is no place for us on this planet...! I'm a failure for a Prime...I cannot even look at Alpha Trion in the face...!

Optimus: It is not your fault. Do not put such burdens on yourself....We are all to blame for this dreadful matter.

Sentinel: ...

Optimus: I understand what you are saying. but that is never the reason to give up the fight. yes, we have lost many of our kind by the hands of Lockdown... and the Humans.

Sentinel: (Sadly) How many more innocent lives must be sacrificed to put an end all this madness...?

Optimus: I am afraid I do not know. but everything is going to be alright. I promise.

Sentinel: ....

Optimus: you once taught me this, Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. well, as things have turned out lately, even freedom has its price that must be paid. but that is why we must continue to have faith, Sentinel. maybe not in what humans are, and maybe not in what they have done, but in what they can be. and even if you believe everyone has become your enemy, never lose sight of who you truly are.

Sentinel: Optimus...

Optimus: even if the whole planet has turned against you, I will always remain by your side. the Autobots need you...I Need you.

(Sentinel rested his helm on Optimus' chest, as he embraced him. the Younger Prime sighed quietly. the elder prime was broken, shattered from the current events that happened, yet Optimus was there for him. with him in his struggles. he knew he needed someone to relieve him of the pain and misery he felt. he really needed someone. it deeply hurt his spark, seeing his mentor in such state.  he couldn't bear to see him like this.  but he knew he had to remain strong for the mech he loved...)

Sentinel: I am sorry if I made you worry about me. seeing as the current situation has changed me, I do not know what got over me.

Optimus: Do not apologize for something that was beyond your control. that, how Cade has decribed it, is a sign of being human. and there is no shame in that.

Sentinel: Optimus...

Optimus: ...?

(Sentinel moved closer and planted a kiss on Optimus' lip plates, causing his optics to widen and face to heat up. Optimus then had his own tears forming in his optics, and one rolls down his face plate as he closes his optics and returns the kiss )

Optimus: (thinking) Sentinel...

(the two mechs held each other close. Optimus hated seeing his beloved like, this but he knew he must be strong for him. Sentinel did not know how long he could remain calm before he'd snap and supposedly lose his way which is one of the things he fears would happen. Optimus...was the only one he could trust now. his presence brought a sense of calm to the elder prime's hurting spark. though he was afraid, lost, and abandoned by the very ideals that drove him further, Optimus reminded him of what was truly important. to both of them, and to their comrades.)

(meanwhile at the Knight ship that floated in space...)

Lockdown: YOU LOST THEM!? WHAT THE FRAG WERE YOU IMBECILES THINKING!?

(The mercenaries were silent, unable to face their leader. he was furious. absolutely furious. his cyber wolves were killed, as well as many other mercenaries. he then went to the seat)

Lockdown: nothing like this has ever happened that easily! I will not allow my prey to get away that easily! prepare the ship! refocus all dark matter drives and reverse course! we are heading back to Earth NOW!

(The mercenaries wasted no time in doing as was ordered)

Lockdown: You will pay for this dearly Sentinel Prime. I will capture you again, and this time have Optimus with me as well! I will make you both watch as I will offline each of your Autobots without any mercy! I will show you what happens when you ignite the wrath of Lockdown!

END OF CHAPTER 7

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