( It has been a couple of months since the battle between Victorion and Menasor. Since then, things have been quiet for both sides. However, with the arrival of  Decepticon and autobot titans Tryptiocon and  Metroplex, along with the arrival of more Autobots and Decepticons. The war between both factions has slowly begun to escalate. As for team Prime, they had lost a teammate in the form of Arcee. Who had chosen to join up with Ace and his path-finders? Little did Ace know that an old rival of his would return for a rematch)

" ( Notices a large reading of deception signatures). Optimus, we've got a massive spike in deception signatures heading towards  New York City. Trypticon has even been spotted in the area. But his reading seems different. Agent Fowler has informed me that all civilian personnel have bee evacuated from the city." Said Ratchet.  " Good thing Metroplex has been upgraded and modified as well." Said Bulkhead. " But what about the Pathfinder and Arcee? Won't we need to let them know that something big is about to go down? " Asked Strongarm. " No, my son and his team are on a mission of their own.  For something has called out to  Ace. ( Looks at  Windblade). Something that has been slumbering here,  that is a part of our society. " Said  Optimus. " ( Looks at  Optimus in shock). You don't actually mean?" Asked Windblade. I, do not know. For now, we must engage the Decepticons. Windblade,  contact Ultra Magnus, and tell him to bring  Metroplex. We will need his assistance if we are to have a chance at winning this battle,  AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT." Said  Optimus as he and his fellow autobots quickly ran through the groundbridge in order to reach New York City. 

( Meanwhile, over with the Pathfinders)

" Hey Ace, care to fill us in as to why we're so far out in Alaska?" Asked  Arcee. " What are you getting cold Arcee? Don't worry, we're almost there anyway. Whatever's calling me is straight up ahead." Said Ace as he and his team continued their drive, as they were coming up on what looked like a cybertronian fortress. " Good thing we brought the Inferno with us. I don't think I could stand waiting for a groundbridge in this cold." Said Rust Dust. " ( Drives up to the fortress and then transforms once he reached the front door. With the others doing the same). Well, we're here, let's see what. ( Watches as the front door opens without him pressing a button).  We have here, um ok. Thanks, I guess. Wait a second, has a titan been calling me this entire time?" Said Ace which shocks everyone else. " Are you telling me that you can hear the voice of a titan right now?" Asked Stormclash. No, I hear four of them actually. It's weird,  back on Cybertron, I could hear the voices of Metroplex and Trypticon. But now I'm hearing two more more voices. ( Walks through the main hallway of the fortress, with the rest of the group following close behind). But right now, besides Metroplex and Trypticon, along with whoever this is.  I can hear the voice of a fourth titan. With enough malice, just like" Said  Ace until his face changed from confused to angry as his battle mask and visor activated.

" ( Notices the rage from Ace as he tights both his hands into fists). Ace, what's wrong? You wouldn't activate both if something didn't extremely bother you." What did the other titan say?" Asked Pyra Magna. "It's-it's him. ( Grits his in anger ). DARN IT, I THOUGHT I FINISHED MY FIGHT WITH HIM. hOW IN THE HECK IS HE STILL KICKING!" Said Ace. "  Finished your fight, what in the world do you? ( Realizes who  Ace is talking about and then grits her teeth). Darn it, not him.  How is he still alive?" Said Pyra. " ( Walks inside the bridge of the base and then places his hands on the panel. Then closes his eyes and concentrates). Whoever you are, I could hear your voice the minute I arrived on this planet. I ask you, no I beseech you. Help us save my friends and family. three more of your kind have arrived here on Earth. Metroplex will need your help. if he is to stand a chance." Said  Ace as he and the rest of the team. Began to feel the base shake as if it was awake. " ( Looks at Ace with a smile). Whatever you did Ace, it worked." Said  Arcee as she smiled at him.

( Backover with team Prime)

( New form of Trypticon)

( Metroplex)

" ( Clashes blades with Megatron). This battle must end Megatron. Too many of our kind have been sacrificed in the name of this war." Said Optimus as he pushed his sword against Megatron's. " Heroic words Optimus. But I shall only stop. When every single autobot is dead." Said Megatron. " I must say Elita, this is a grand occasion that we have all found ourselves in. A grand battle, just like back home on Cybertron." Said Slipstream. " Yep, only this time. These three don't have that young bot save them. I'd really love to meet him again. He always seemed to give us a better fight." Said Shatter as she attacked Chromia. " Indeed, it's too bad he won't get to watch as we rid the world of a carrier, that couldn't even do her job right. ( Looks at Elita). you bring shame to all female transformers. I may be a deception, but at least I would listen to my sparkling and be there for them when they need me. I guess we can thank Arcee for training the young bot. Maybe she should have been the boy's mother instead." Said Slipstream as she laughed. " ( Grits her teeth at Slipstream mocking her). You don't get to judge me. What I risked everything for him. Just so he could live." Said  Elita as she attacked  Slipstream while  Moonracer fought Airachnid.

" So you say, and yet it wasn't you who trained him was it? ( Dodges a swing from  Elita's sword arm). It wasn't you who was a shoulder to cry on for the boy. When he needed it the most. ( Punches Elita in the face which knocks her back). Nope, it was  Optimus, Arcee, and the young boy's sparkmate Pyra Magna and her Torch Bearers. I doubt there's even a single piece of him that holds any respect for you." Said  Slipstream as she and everyone suddenly top fighting to look up and see something huge hovering over them in the form of a giant Scorpion.

( Scorponok)

" ( Stands on the tip of the giant Scorpion's head). My Lord and Master Megatron. I have come bearing the instrument of our victory. I have found a third titan. One that will destroy the Autobots. Though my injuries were severely fatal ones. I perceived, in order to continue to aid you in your conquest." Said the deception.  " ( Smiles at who the deception is). Cleric, one of my most loyal warriors. You have done well." Said Megatron. " I live to serve you Megatron,  SCORPINOK. DESTROY ANY AND ALL AUTOBOTS WITHIN THIS VACINITY!" Yelled Cleric. " By your command, master." Said the new titan as it began to fire on any autobot that wasn't in a close-quarters fight. As to not hit any allied Decepticons.

( Backover with Ace)

( Fortress: ship mode)

"  Please hurry, my family and friends are in danger. We need to go help them. Said  Ace as the fortress, now in ship mode. Quickly flew towards the battle zone. " Fear not, Aceous Prime. For I am Prepared, to defend all lives across the galaxy." Said the titan. " Who are you anyway, I got your name. "Said Ace. " My name, is FORTRESS MAXIMUS!" Yelled the titan as it hastened its speed to the battle zone.