"Hey, Bulk. Did you hear about what was going on?" Wheeljack asked as he walked back into the base.

"Yeah, it's all over the news and everybot is talking about it. Did Halogen make it back to the house?" Bulkhead replied.

"Yes. But he was beaten up pretty badly. The doc said that he'll be alright with some rest."

"Did he say who did the attack?"

"It was Megatronus," Wheeljack spoke the mech's name with anger.

"Megatronus? Why?" Seaspray asked.

"Apparently, the High Council picked a bot named Orion Pix or something like that. Megatronus got upset and started going crazy."

"Orion Pax? The High Council picked Orion Pax?" Kup came out of nowhere and asked.

"Yeah. Do you know of this mech, Kup?"

"When you're as old as I am and you've been around as much as I have you get to know pretty much everybot on the planet. I've met Orion Pax before and he's a really nice mech."

"Any idea why the High Council might have picked him instead of Megatronus?" Seaspray asked.

"Probably because he had a better outlook on things than Megatronus did," Wheeljack replied.

"How did Megatrounus see things?"

"He thought forcefulness was the way to go to keep every bot on Cybertron in check."

"Wow. What made him think that was a good idea?" Roadbuster asked.

"Not sure."

"Anyone know where the boss bot is?" Seaspray asked.

"He's at the High Council building for the military leaders' meeting. He ordered me to bring you guys to the building," Kup explained.

"I hope the High Council members are going to be alright. I heard that two bots were offlined and the others were severely injured," Bulkhead stated.

"That's what the news bots are saying," Wheeljack put in.

"You youngins coming?" Kup spoke up as he was heading out, "It's sad I'm the old one and I move faster than you guys."

"We're coming," Seaspray grumbled as he and his fellow Wreckers followed after Kup.

They head out and soon arrive at the High Council building. They go on in and see the military leaders all in the meeting with the rest of the upcoming warriors like themselves standing in the back. "We can not allow another war to start up. My foretelling sights tell me something horrible will happen if another war starts up," an old mech with a long metallic beard said.

"So he's a fortune-teller?" Roadbuster asked in a whisper to Kup.

"That's Alpha Trion, he's part of a group of Cybertronians that can foretell the future," Kup whispered back.

"If he can foretell the future then why didn't he see this coming?" Seaspray muttered.

"He did. Why do you think we've been gathering up young ones to train in fighting and battle tactics?"

Just after he finished speaking Alpha spoke up again, "But I know it's inevitable, I saw this coming and war following it, I just didn't know exactly who was gonna be the cause of it."

"Do you really think that Megatronus will start up the war?" One of the leaders asks.

"Given what has happened today he has already declared war," another leader spoke in anger. "We should never have trusted him in the first place, I mean two High Council members are dead because of him!"

"That's true, and I've received news that he is changing himself into a different mech as we speak, one that is fit for war."

"And how is he changing himself?"

"From what I understand he's changing his body form."

"So, what do we do? You saw the aftermath of what happened here, if he's changing his body into something more dangerous then more lives will be at stake," another bot spoke up in fear.

"That's why you all been training those soon-to-be warriors back there," Alpha Trion stated as he pointed at the bots standing in the back. "Preparing them for the case scenario of a war breaking out. You'll need to train them even more than ever. I understand Megatronus already has two mechs on his side supporting him, his fellow gladiators Soundwave and Lugnut."

The soon-to-be warriors started whispering amongst themselves once they heard the names of the gladiators. The Wreckers were the only ones who stayed silent, they heard of Lugnut's fierce strength and Soundwave was famous for his strategies.

"He has a couple of the best fighting mechs on Cybertron on his side," one of the leaders spoke up.

"Don't underestimate the new recruiters, you never know what they're capable of when well trained," Alpha Trion speaks up.

"At least someone has some confidence in us," Roadbuster whispered.

"He's right, we just need to train our recruiters harder," Impactor spoke up. "Alright, we'll train harder and make sure we're ready," he told Alpha Trion.

"Where's the new Prime?" One of the trainees asked.

They all turned to look at him, "He's gone to see Primus to get the Matrix of Leadership which will officially make him the Prime," Alpha Trion replied.

XXXXXXXXXX

"Hold on, isn't this Primus like your god or something?" Miko asked.

"Yes?" Bulkhead replied trying to figure out what she was getting at.

Miko soon started shooting out questions, "What does Primus look like? How big is he? Does he like dune bashing?"

Bulkhead facepalms, "Miko."

"He's a big glowing orb," Optimus responded. Miko groaned in disappointment.

"If you interrupt again you will have to do all the chores for a week," Jack challenged the girl.

"Huh?"

"You won't be able to last without asking a question or making a comment. At this rate, it'll take Bulkhead all day to tell the story."

"Alright, you're on. I won't interrupt again."

The two shook hands while Raf let out a sigh before turning to the Prime. "What was it like meeting Primus, Optimus?"

"As you humans would say, it was awesome."

Everyone looked at Optimus, they didn't even think that awesome was in his vocabulary.

"What? I learn some things from you guys."

"Sorry, I don't think any of us expected you to say something like that," Jack replied.

"Anyways, let's move on with the story," Miko said, feeling anxious to hear the rest.

XXXXXXXXXX

The meeting ended and they all went their ways, the Wreckers headed back to base. "That was some meeting," Seaspray said.

"I'll say, this whole thing is making every bot paranoid," Roadbuster added.

"Yeah, really."

"Does this mean Arcee's dad is calling off the thing with her and Megatronus?" Seaspray asked Wheeljack.

"I think so."

"That means you really have a chance with her!" He exclaimed with a wide grin.

"Yeah, so it does," Wheeljack suddenly got a ping on his comm, he excused himself and answered it.

But before he could say anything Arcee started speaking. :: Wheeljack, I got some great news! ::

:: What is it? ::

:: Father said he's breaking off the arrangement with Megatronus and gave his permission for us to mate. He said I can mate with you if I want to. ::

Wheeljack felt his spark skip when he heard the news.

:: Isn't that great, Wheeljack?::

:: Sorry, I needed to take that in. You said your dad broke off the arrangement with Megatronus?::

:: Yeah. Aren't you happy?::

:: I'm beyond happy. ::

:: I love you, Wheeljack. ::

:: I love you too, babe. How's your dad doing?::

:: He'll live. ::

:: I'm glad. ::

:: Were you called because of the attack?::

:: Yes, the training is going to be kicked up a notch. ::

:: Let me guess, preparing you for the war. ::

:: Yeah. ::

:: I see. So does this mean we won't be able to see each other all that much?::

:: I'm afraid not, but I'll spend as much time with you as I can. ::

Arcee felt her spark sink, they're finally able to be together for real and they won't be able to all that much because of everything that's happening. :: Alright, good luck with the training. ::

:: Thanks, you keep up with yours. Who knows, it may come in handy one of these days. And I promise I'll take the time to come to see you, babe. :: Wheeljack vowed with a heavy spark. :: I love you, 'Cee. ::

:: I will. I love you too. ::

They hang up and Wheeljack goes to start the training. "You alright?" Bulkhead asked.

"Not really but I will be, I'll just have to find the time to see her."

Before Bulkhead could say anything Impactor interrupted, "Alright Wreckers, you heard what Alpha Trion said, we must prepare for war. There's no telling what Megatronus has planned but whatever it is we'll make sure we are ready for it."

"But that may not be anytime soon," Wheeljack grumbled.

He felt something hit him on the back of his helm, "Shush and pay attention," Kup came from behind him and said. "It's never too early to improve on your battle strategies and tactics." Rubbing the back of his helm, Wheeljack glared at the older mech. Letting out a sigh, he did as he was told. "And no glaring at your elders," Kup added without turning around.

How the Pit did he know?

"Thank you, Kup," Impactor said before he continued with his speech to lead to the training.