Megatron had stepped down, allowing the Autobots a chance to think the war was over, that they were safe once again.

But that, as always, is not the case, for a new threat decided to show itself.

The Combaticons.
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The Autobots were preparing for their trip to Earth, something that usually didn't happen.

They had picked up some unusual energon readings near a cave in the Amazon rainforest, and had to go investigate, since there may be some rogue Decepticon trying to do something stupid... again.

They were going to leave Knockout behind to look after things while they were gone. But in the meantime, they had to prepare for their stay.

The busy Autobots were running around, trying to get things(like energon, for example) from point A to point B. It was a war in itself to get the supplies through the space bridge!

The preparations were almost done, and the old team had gathered near the space bridge.

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~~~~~~~~Ratchet's POV~~~~~~~~~

Everyone was here, well, everyone but Optimus...

It had been a month since he sacrificed himself for the sake of Cybertron, and since then, a lot of Autobots came back to Cybertron, old and new.

It's nice to see Cybertron buzzing with life, it really is! But sometimes, it just feels empty without Optimus...

'But he would have wanted for us to keep moving forward, and that's exactly what we're going to do.'

Arcee - "Hey Ratchet, are you ok?"

Ratchet - "Huh? O-Of course I am! What makes you think otherwise?"

Arcee - "Nothing, you just looked spaced out."

Ratchet - "Well I'm not! Now let's get this over with. Bumblebee, could you move the last shipment of energon through the brigde?"

'Bee - "Will do!"

Ratchet - "Bulkhead, Smokescreen, go help him."

Bulkhead - "Sure thing, Doc!"

Smoke - "What he said."

I continued checking the preparations as Smokescreen turned and started to follow the others when, suddenly, a low, familiar voice sounded in the distance, and everyone turned around, stumped at the sight in front of them.
My spark probably skipped a beat from the shock of who was standing in front of me.
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~~~~Optimus' POV~~~~

The Autobots' optics inspected me with disbelief, and I could understand why, for in front of them, their deceased leader apprared.

Optimus looked around noting everyone's expressions. He wasn't sure of how much time had past since he tried to join with the Allspark, but it must have been a while since there were new Autobots everywhere.

When he focused back on the team, Ratchet was the first to speak.

Ratchet - "Optimus? Is that really you?"

Smokescreen - "How are you alive? We saw you join with the Allspark!"

Before anyone else could speak, I answered them quickly.

O.P. - "My friends, I'm sure you have doubts and questions, but we need to hurry. I was sent back by Primus because he said that a new threat has arisen."

Optimus looked around, scanning everyone's faceplates. When he reached Ratchet's faceplate he found that Ratchet had figured something out.

Ratchet - "The energon readings... Optimus, we may have a problem."

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Author's note:

Helloo everyone! Hope you liked this chapter! I know it may be a little wobbly, but that is why you guys can help me improve! Just leave a comment, suggestion or even ideas! I have a pretty hard time coming up with details, so any help would be greatly appreciated! Next update will come out soon!

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