Human scenario
You are a human who has just been offered to help at the new academy. You arrive there, and get greeted by one of the professors called Heatwave, who is also the head of the school. You then proceed to meet the others professors and recruits, and get to choose one recruit to help.

Cybertronian scenario
You have just been approached by Optimus Prime, who has asked if you would like to go the the academy. You take up the offer and follow Optimus through the groundbridge, only to be met by Heatwave, who will take you to the other recruits.