"Micronus," Optimus resisted a sigh. "I have faced every task you and the Primes have thrown towards me. I do not understand why you give so little detail of what I am going to face. Shouldn't I know all what I can so I am prepared?" The small bot flew towards him with a chuckle.

"Patience, Optimus. Once you get to Earth, that's your challenge. And a real challenge gives you little information," The small Prime spoke. Optimus's helm drooped a bit, almost expecting such a response. "Do not let yourself fall towards confusion. Stay focused and we shall try another task." Optimus frowned but nodded.

"I will do my best. When will this 'challenge' occur?"

"When I say you are ready," Micronus bowed his helm. "Now," he turned and faced the empty space of the Realm. He lifted a servo and blue energy began to forge in it before the blue light shot out. The light began to morph into Decepticons and humans.  "Few humans are being held hostage by four Decepticons. You are allowed no weapons," as he said, Optimus's weapons had disappeared and 'poofed' next to Micronus in the air. "Begin."

Optimus slid his battle mask into place as he studied the scene before him. I do wish he would stop using humans...

Then, he stepped forward slowly, his optics narrowing. His pedes steps caught the attention of the Decepticons and they laughed. Optimus paused in his footing as one took out a blaster.

"Come and get 'em all mighty Prime!" One Decepticon taunted as he charged his blaster to the human in his servo. Optimus's optics widened slightly before he regained his focus.

"Put down the human," he ordered.

"Last I recall," the Decepticon began to smirk. "We have the upper hand." The other Decepticons began to laugh.

"We shall see if it remains so," he spoke sternly, his servos clenching tightly.

A/N: Again, I want to thank Arya_Skye and Pomander for the inspiration from their stories. You guys do an amazing job on your work!