Grimlock POV

Ruby: Oh my....

Jaune: Weiss, please tell me your father's not that stupid?

Weiss: This is really bad. He has no idea the ramifications of this action.

Ratchet: In any case, this human has just blown our cover!

Grimlock: Me know.

Ratchet: If elected, this tyrant could put a bounty on all our heads!

Grimlock: Me know.

Ratchet: He could even force you all away from your families!

Grimlock: ME KNOW! Me know. *sighs*

Blake: What are we going to do? *holds Sludge close*

Slag: *growls* Why not show that jerk just how monstrous we can be.

Grimlock: No.... *everyone looks at him* This changes nothing, we still have a planet to protect. Dinobots, keep human cover unless life threatening. Ratchet, don't leave base unless in vehicle mode. Whether humans know or not won't stop us from destroying the Grimm and Salem.

Oscar: Grimlock's right, we can't control what others do with information or how others may react to it, we just need to do the best we can to keep the planet safe.

Ruby: We'll deal with Jacques when the election finishes but for now let's just try and do our jobs.

Ratchet: Are you sure about this Grimlock?

Grimlock: We can't leave Remnant to it's fate. You wanna run, go ahead, but if you choose to stay, you will obey Grimlock's command.

Ratchet: *sigh* Alright then. What do we do next?

Timeskip 1 Week Later

3rd Person POV

Grimlock was training all the Dinobots hard one afternoon and is having each train against each other both in their human forms and Dinobot modes.

Slag and Slam are busy testing unstoppable vs immovable, Snarl is using Swoop's clones as target practice as Swoop tries to knock his brother down, Slash is playing tag with Sludge to increase both their reaction times.

Teams RWBY, JNPR and Oscar are also training, Weiss is besting Winter with her summons, Yang is trying to catch Blake, while she uses her shadow clones, Jaune and Pyrrha are bouncing a ball back and forth with their shields.

Oscar: *looks at scroll* Your Aura recovery is getting a lot better.

Pyrrha: I'll say. I'm really proud of you, Jaune.

Jaune: *exhale* Thanks guys.

Ruby is then seen using her Semblance and rushing towards Ren, who is meditating next to a pillar, when the bundle of petals splits into three circles around the pillar and Ren then reforms into Ruby.

Jaune: Whoa! How long have you been able to do that?

Ruby: I, don't know. I don't really think about it too much.

*CRASH*

Slag: Haha! Victory!

Slam: *grunts*

Nora: It's okay Slam, that's why it's called training.

Oscar: Wow, even your kids are getting better, and I still don't have my Semblance yet.

Ruby: Well, we'll all be jealous when you do.

Ironwood: Wow, Clover wasn't kidding. You're really giving this your all.

Ruby: We have to with the way things are going.

Ironwood: *looks at poll numbers on scroll* They're not going well, are they?

Yang: Better Robyn than Jacques Schnee. *rests arm on Oscar's shoulder*

Ironwood: I suppose so. Either way, this election doesn't bode well for stability.

Pyrrha: We shouldn't look at this as more bad, but maybe as something productive. If Robyn wins then maybe we should consider letting her in on what's going on.

Jaune: She is Mantle's hometown hero, better to stand with her than against her.

Ironwood: Maybe, but it'll only work if she's open to it as well.

Grimlock: Tin man playing into Salem's hands if you don't try.

Ruby: Grimlock makes a good point, to not try and trust Robyn will only lead to humanity staying divided.

Ironwood: Let's get through tonight, and we'll see.

Clover: The General and I want you to take tonight to rest and recuperate.

Blake: You're giving us the night off?

Ironwood: Ordering it. After tonight's election, we'll be waking up to a whole new Atlas. I need you rested and ready for whatever that may bring.

Team RWBY and their kids are in the dorm getting ready for a night out.

News Reporter: *on-screen* We still have hours ahead of us, but as votes come in, it seems more and more certain that Robyn Hill will fill the open council seat- *turns off*

Weiss: There's no way my father thought lay offs would do anything but hurt him. So why announce this a week before the elections?

Ruby: Yeah, I mean I kinda undertstand outting the Autobot/Military alliance, but the rest?

Yang: If you ask me, it was a power play that backfired. *stands and stretches* Won't matter in a few hours though.

Ruby: Where are you guys headed?

Blake: Team FNKI invited us dancing, Yang and I thought it'd be good to get our minds off things.

Slag: I can't believe you talked me into going with, I hate dancing.

Yang: You'll be fine, kiddo.

Ruby: I thought you said Team FNKI was annoying?

Yang: That's the beauty of a dance club. I can't hear you.

Blake: *laughes*

Sludge: Oooh. Mommy pretty.

Blake: *blushes* Thank you, sweety.

Ruby: *hops down* Grim? Almost ready?

Grimlock seemed to be lost in thought.

Ruby: Grimlock?

Grimlock: *breaks back to reality* Yeah?

Ruby: You okay?

Grimlock: Yeah, Grimlock good.... Grimlock need to take care of something. Me Grimlock catch up later.

Ruby: Okay. Be careful.

Grimlock: Me Grimlock king. Me Grimlock be okay!

Ruby: *giggles* Yes, you definitely are.

Grimlock walks past Team JNPR and heads down to the Autobot base.

Ratchet: *looks at screen and sighs* Human laws and customs still confuse me. Why make a grand spectacle about this when the council has a clear choice?

Grimlock: *transforms into Robot mode* Freedom of choice, Grimlock guess.

Ratchet: *sigh* Well, we'll soon know the fate of Atlas in the next few hours. I worry about the consequences should Jacques win.

Grimlock glances at a hidden object in the corner and starts wandering closer.

Grimlock: Dinobots take orders from no one. No little human is going to stop us.

Ratchet: *chuckles* It is nice to know that you're still confidant about us.

Grimlock suddenly turned around and grabbed a little RC truck toy and lifts it up to his head level.

Ratchet: What is that?

Grimlock simply squeezes the toy a little only to hear a scream as the toy transforms into a teensy little Mini-con.

Grimlock: A spy.

????: Hey get your giant mitts off me, you dumb Autobot!

Ratchet: How did you know he was there?

Grimlock: Know of any toys that bear the Decepticon symbol?

Ratchet: ..... Fair enough.

????: You let me go or I'll have so many Decepticons on your butt!

Grimlock: Oh, not friendly, huh. What should we do with him, Doc?

Ratchet: Well, we could always go with the straight forward approach and squash him. No hassle, though a bit of a mess.

Grimlock: Me Grimlock could eat him, no mess?

Ratchet: Oh, I like that one too.

Grimlock: *chuckles* BBQ'ed Decepticon, coming up. *charges Semblance*

????: *scared* Okay, okay, okay! I get it! I talk or die, what do you want?

Grimlock: Why you here? Who you work for?

????: Okay, I used to work for that silent bastard Soundwave, he would send me to scout the tight crevices of caves for Energon, but I was never appreciated for my work, so, I struck out on my own. No one to tell me what to do. Then I heard about Megatron's destruction and wondered if I.... might join you.

Grimlock: ....No.

Grimlock picks up a lockbox and drops the 'Con inside and relocks it.

Grimlock: Prisoner.

Grimlock tosses the box to Ratchet, who then sets it on the table on the balcony.

Grimlock: At least until he proves his worth.

Ratchet nods and the two are about to head out for the night when-

*Grimm Alarm*

An Hour Earlier...

Ruby is walking with Nora, Ren and Slam. She's feeling a little out of place because Ren and Nora are arguing about, something. But finally the group arrives at the building where Robyn Hill is holding a victory party.

Penny: Ruby! Nora! Ren!

Ruby: Hey, Penny.

Penny: I'm so glad you made it. It's hust me and Marrow tonight so more friends means more fun. And hello little Slam, how's my favorite Dinobot?

Slam: *questioning grunt*

Penny: I know I say that to all of you, but I can't pick a favorite.

Slam: *nods*

Slam grows a little concerned as Nora and Ren kept arguing.

Ruby: Hey Slam, why don't you and I see if we can prank anyone?

That seemed to pull Slam away from the argument and both he and Ruby follow Penny towards the stairs to the stage, where Marrow is standing.

Marrow: Oh hey... *play tough* What are you doing here?

Slam: *grunts*

Marrow: Okay, fair point. Just try not to be a distraction. We need to be vigilant in case-

May: In case of what?

May came out of nowhere with a somewhat hostile gaze and tone as she stamps her weapon on the ground.

Marrow: *recomposes* In case there's trouble.

May: *mocking* Funny, that's why we're here. *hostile* So feel free to take a hike.

Slam: *loud frustrated grunts*

May: Get lost kid-

Nora: What's going on?!

Slam turned and ran to a dark corner of the room and crouched down with his head facing his knees and his hands over his ears. Nora ran to him and put a hand on his left shoulder. Ren then walked up and stood facing the crowd to give the two some privacy.

Back with Ruby and Penny, Robyn has walked up to the group at the edge of the stage.

Marrow: Hey, that was uncalled for. Atlas is here to help, but you fail to understand-

Robyn: What's going on, Wags? May, scaring more kids are we?

May: Sorry, Robyn.

Marrow: *clears throat* We are here to provide additional security, Ma'am. The General doesn't want any surprises tonight.

Robyn: Fine. Just keep out of the way. After tonight, we'll all have to learn to get along.

May groans and walks away.

Marrow: Sure. We won't cause any trouble, as long as you stay within the law.

Robyn: The law isn't perfect you know. It's certainly not equal.

Marrow: Trust me, I'm well aware. *shows off tail*

Robyn: My only goal is that all the citizens of Mantle and Atlas and Faunus, have an equal shot at a good life.

Marrow: Sounds great. And you're planning on doing all this legally, right?

Robyn: *crosses arms* Everything I've done is legal.

Marrow: Of course. 100%

Robyn eyes Nora talking to Slam while he tries to hold back tears.

Robyn: Give me a moment Joanna.

Robyn makes it past her supporters but is stopped by Ren.

Ren: Sorry, Ma'am. This is a family matter.

Robyn: I am not here to cause trouble, I promise.

Nora: *touches Ren's arm* It's okay, Ren.

Ren nods and steps aside.

Robyn: Thank you.

Robyn approaches and kneels down to Slam.

Robyn: I wanted to say I'm sorry for May's harsh words. You didn't deserve that. What's your name?

Slam looks at Nora who gives him and encouraging nod and smile.

Slam: *grunts*

Robyn: Uhm?

Nora: Sorry, he lost his voice a long time ago before I found him and took him in.

Robyn: I see. That's aweful.

Nora: You don't know the half of it. This sweet boy of mine, *rubs Slam's head* called himself Slam, so I rolled with it.

Robyn: Slam. You must really like hitting things.

Slam: *chuckles*

Robyn: *giggles* I made you laugh, that's my first victory tonight.

Slam felt a little better, Robyn then stood up walked onto the stage and started giving a speech to celebrate tonight's victory. Ruby has made her way near the front and looks at the crowd of hopeful faces when she spots something odd poke out of the crowd, she moves backwards and see a man in a familiar hooded coat, the individual then looks at her with his signature crazy murderous expression, Tyrian Callows.

Ruby: LOOK OUT!

Suddenly, the lights went out and Tyrian knocked Ruby against the stage before killing several citizens, Penny drew her weapons.

Penny: Drop your weapons and surrender!

Tyrian suddenly vanished from everyone's sight, except one. Slam saw Tyrian headed to the stage and didn't even think before going into Dinobot mode and slamming his tail on the stage in between Tyrian and Fiona, forcing Tyrian to jump into the rafters above. Slam then moved sp he stood over top Robyn and Fiona, who were on their backs thanks to the crash. Finally, the lights came back on and Slam lost track of Tyrian, but screams started erupting from the crowd.

Citizen: It's the alien killer robots!

Nora: No wait! He won't hurt you!

Slam dared not moved so he wouldn't scare anyone but people started panicking and running away. Robyn stood but had to lean down to walk out from underneath Slam, she looked at this giant dinosaurian robot and both made eye contact.

Robyn: *recognition* Slam?

May: Robyn! Fiona! *fires weapon*

The shots hit Slam in the head, but don't damage him in any way, but he groans from the sudden aggression.

Nora: Stop it! Don't hurt him!

May: He's gonna kill us all!

Ruby: No, he won't!

Robyn: ENOUGH! May, stand down.

May: What?

Robyn: Now!

May lowers her weapon and looks back at Slam who had a scared and confused expression in his eyes.

Robyn: Thank you, for doing what you could, Slam.

Slam transformed back into his human form and ran to Nora, who quickly picked him up in a hug.

*Grimm Alarm*

Marrow: Guys, outside now!

Marrow leads Ruby, Ren, Nora, Penny and Slam outside as Grimm start invading the city.

Marrow: Penny, you need to get back to Atlas. Nora, you'd probably better get Slam back too.

Nora nods and requests a Ground Bridge from Ratchet, but the damage has already been done and worse still, Jacques Schnee won the election.

(A/N): This is so not good. Looks like our favorite bots are going to have some real problems now, huh?

Anyways, hope you enjoyed and look forward to the chapters to come. Have a great day/night and I'll see you all again in the next one. PEACE OUT!!!