The first thing Nova ever see when she wake up is the familiar walls of a certain warship. 'Urg! Not again!' Nova groaned. She tried to use her power but somehow the restraint on the med bay is preventing her from activating her mods.

She sat up and notice I'm in the medical bay with Ratchet laying next to her. "Nova! Are you alright?" He asks concerned.

"Taking into consideration where we are, yeah. How about you?" She asked.

"Don't worry I'm fine." He replied.

"For now at least." A new voice says.

They turn and saw Megatron as well as a one optic mech Nova know as Shockwave entering and walking towards them. 'Great just what I need.' Nova thought.

"So good to have you aboard again, Nova." Megatron replied with a smirk when he saw Nova.

"Oh so you finally said my name, Here I thought you have forgotten about me." She retorted.

Ratchet demand, "What do you want from us?"

"From you, your assistance. To help complete a little science project." Megatron answered.

"I will never cooperate." Ratchet scoffed.

"Shockwave does not require your cooperation to siphon your knowledge, doctor." Megatron says smartly as Shockwave holds up the cortical psychic patch.

Shockwave then connects the patch to the back of Ratchets berth, making him go unconscious. "Inform me the moment the procedure is complete." Megatron informs Shockwave.

Megatron turns to leave when Shockwave asked,"Shall I do perform the procedure on her as well?"

Megatron pondered then said,"Might as well. She may have useful information as well. If not, it would be entertaining what you may be able to dig up." With that he heads out the door. Shockwave turned to Nova who seem to be intrigue about her form as though he was studying her.

Nova glared at him and said, "What are you looking at, Cyclops?!"

Shockwave stated, "It has been several millennium since a techno-organic was ever heard to be living."

"Gee....I'm flattered, what can I say I'm one of a kind."

"You who utilize a very twisted form of logic that works but is very unpredictable."

"Is that so? How about you let me out of this restraint and I'll show you how unpredictable I am?!"

 "Combine with the strange powers you possess, you are a very interesting study case. Not to mention the potential use that could be to the Decepticons."

"Ha as if I ever help you Decepto-creeps!!!" 

Before he can say anything a sound comes from the monitor...which takes Shockwaves attention back to it. After going through Ratchets mind the cortical psychic patch is disconnected.

He then turns her way with it. "You.....Keep that away from me!" Nova snarled.

"You do not have a choice in the matter." Shockwave said while moving behind the medical berth she's on. He connects the patch and Nova immediately loose consciousness...again.

Dreamscape

Nova was standing in the dark void, she had no idea why she was brought here but she knew it's the same place from before when dark energon took over. She looked around only to see a strange light heading towards her before she was blinded by the bright light. As she slowly opened her eyes, all she see is that she's standing in a land filled with creatures. Her eyes widened when she recognize in one of the book she read.

"Woah Am I.......seeing dinosaurs? Is this Earth history, that's weird." She sighed trying to think. She couldn't believe that she saw history, things that they're still trying to understand how thing were formed and lived. Then, her landscape began to change all around her.

Like a video recording that was being speeded forward, her head burned with what she received, "v-voices...faces...a lot of faces...is Ratchets there?" she muttered worried as the images continued like a telescopic view when zooming inward at a rapid speed. But there was no way she could control it, it gave what it wanted to show. She groaned suddenly almost gasping for breath as she started to panic. "N-No...get away." She muttered as another flash was produced a barren land with glowing purple optics in the shadows, another vision with a falling purple orb, then a sound of hissing, like whispers like the emptiness before the universe had ever come into existence. Then her head begun to burn, but she held on, as more was shown.

She was shown the Predacon, standing figures, as silhouettes only. An aura of purple again tightly wrapped around a planet but it was in shadow.

Then what was shown as a glimpse into the future she was now shown a possibility, a million voices again, human, or perhaps not. A low cackle of a combined voice, "St-Stop..." she said wearily. "Stop I-It please..." then she heard laughter...not evil, those millions of voices...were speaking as though were at a social gathering and there was relief but it was clouded and even more a sudden voice was heard almost piercing her mind. "W-Wha-...w-who?"

"I am watching you..." she heard the voice was barely translatable, shrouded but the sound of it was clear, deep in baritone but greater in scale, something that made her feel truly mortal. "I can see you, this universe will be dark before your blood runs cold..."

End of Dreamscape

Nova gasped from her slumber, breathing heavily. "Woah What am I seeing exactly?" She mumbled. When she come to, she find herself in a different room. It's big with a light hanging from the middle. She also find herself laying in someone lap. She looked up, only to see Ratchet asleep.

"Ratchet?" Nova said, to get his attention.

He pulled out of his light recharge to look at her. "Nova? Oh thank Primus your alright." He said in relief while hugging her frame. Her body tensed by his hug, she had been hugged by her human friends but this was different. 

"Uh....Ratchet, you can let go of me now." Nova said, feeling awkward.

"Oh sorry about that." Ratchet said, releasing her. 

"Since when have you been loving."

"Don't get used to it." He said, trying to cover up his moment of tenderness. Nova cringed, rubbing her head with her right hand, probably due to the cortical patch effect. THen, she notice Ratchet's arm were bound together. "Huh that's strange....Why am I not handcuffed?" Nova wondered. Then, she felt something around her neck as she touched it only to find somekind of black collar.

"What the?! What is this?" Nova said, trying to pry the collar off her with no avail. "Why can't I remove it?"

Ratchet turned to her, "Nova, I want you to listen; Can you transform into your human form."

She stared him confusedly as she tried to tap into her power to turn back, only to see that she was unable to. She tried tapping into her powers or mods but didn't respond. "Huh? Why can't I revert back? And why is my powers aren't responding to me?" She asked.

Ratchet stated, "Just I suspected, it's an inhibitor."

"An Inhibitor?"

"It prevents the anybot from accessing their abilities or mods. Shockwave must have placed an inhibitor collar on you, so that you won't be able to revert back to human form or your powers."

Nova groaned, "That's just great, I'm stuck in my Titan Mode till this stupid collar is removed." as she lay flatly on the ground. Then, she remembered something as she sit up before turning to Ratchet. "Ratchet, Since Shockwave used the Cortical Patch on us then that means...he knows who I am." Nova said gravely.

"Don't worry. I'm sure the others are working on a way to find us." Ratchet assured.

"I hope so."

Back in the base

"Peeled some paint off Laserbeak." Smokescreen remarked as he watched Arcee look over the tiny bit of Laserbeak in her hand. "But if I were a better show, they would both still be here..."

Ultra Magnus walked up to them, "Chin up, soldier. We've combed the entire floor. For the moment, that remains our only clue."

Bulkhead walked up too, "Nothing in the groundbridge log. If they bridged them out of here, they used theirs, not ours."

Arcee looked up at them, "Why take Ratchet and Nova, but not these two?"

Ultra Magnus thought about it, "If Megatron intends to hold our medic hostage, I find it curious that he's made no demands."

Optimus walked up to them, looking pensive. "It would stand to reason that Ratchet and Nova must possess something the Decepticons want."

Bulkhead punched his servos together. "Well, whatever the 'Cons are after, Ratchet won't give it up. Right?"

Back in the Nemesis

Ratchet and Nova heard footsteps so they stand up and await their visitors. They saw Megatron, Soundwave, and Starscream walking through the door.

"Are you through poking around inside our heads? You didn't find what you wanted did you? Or else you wouldn't be here." Ratchet asked.

"What I want apparently does not yet exist." Megatron says vaguely.

"And that would be?" 

"We would very much like for you to continue your work on the formula for synthetic energon. " Megatron replied.

"Even if I were capable, do you think that I would hand you a limitless supply of fuel and ammunition just so you can just turn around and use it against the Autobots? No thank you." Ratchet replies angrily.

"How dumb do you think he is? Being a loyal Autobot as long as he has, what makes you think he would give you the key to destroying everything?" Nova retorted.

"Oh but you both misunderstand. Ratchet, I intend to use your formula for the purpose of creation, not destruction. We have fortuitously discovered that your Synth-en, When combined with cyber-nucleic acid, may in fact form the basis for an alternative cyber-matter." Megatron explained.

Nova placed a hand over her spark, frowning. "So you are.."

Ratchet frowned, "You're attempting to rebuild the Omega lock."

"We stand on the verge of a great moment in time. The restoration of our very homeworld." He looked over at Nova, "Even though it may not be your homeworld but it is where you originated. it is also still very important to you. Is it not?" He grinned at the look Nova gave him. "Of course it is."

Ratchet shook his helm. "Collaborate with the barbarian who essentially destroyed our planet in the first place? Who sadistically crushed Bumblebee's voice box while looking him in the eye? Who injected Dark Energon into Nova's spark chamber that turned her into mindless killer? No, thank you."

"Yes, It would explained why I was unable to control you when I stabbed the Dark Energon into her spark chamber, To think she was able to survive."

"What do you mean you were unable to control her?" Ratchet questioned, much to Nova's confused.

"Due to her strong will that you attacked me without realizing it and barely escape from my warship. She did it herself by using the dark energon."

Nova was surprised at first, to believe that she wasn't under his control because all she ever think was surviving while she was under the influence of dark energon which made her pushed it. "Even if I didn't, it's still your fault that I went berserk because of that corrupted energy. If you think Ratchet is going to help you, then you can forget it." Nova said angrily.

"Then I present you with a choice: complete your research or..." He said, while indicating the last part to Soundwave who shows an image of the kids. She knew he was blackmailing them with their loved ones safety.

Starscream chuckled lowly. "Humans, always the weak link."

Ratchet frowned, trying to act nonchalant. "Are these humans supposed to mean something to me?"

Megatron looked over at Nova before back at the doctor. "If not, I am certain this will." Soundwave changed his picture to one of the base, along with the surrounding buildings. Nova cringed at the image."As you must certainly be aware, we know the location of your current base. Accept my offer, and I will allow your fellow Autobots and human pets to remain unharmed." He turned and began walking away, "Think it over, Dearest Doctor...."

Nova waited until the door shut behind the 'cons before turning to Ratchet. "What are we going to do? We can't let them kill them.. But if the 'cons get a hold of a restored Omega Lock.."

Ratchet closed his optics, imagining the horror. "They'll have complete control of Cybertron. No one will be safe ever again. Even Earth."

Nova leaned back against the wall, hugging her knees to her chest. "Are they even going to keep their word if we do agree? They are 'cons."

Ratchet looked down at her. "That's what I'm afraid of..... If we help them and they still kill them, then it will be for nothing. They'll have the Omega Lock and everyone will be dead anyways."

Back in the base

Fowler looked up at the maps on the screens, sighing softly again. He turned around to report in. "All aerial search patterns are coming up empty."

Arcee nodded, walking up to the screens. "No comm-link chatter either."

Wheeljack looked everything over as well, "And no ground activity. It's a little too quiet out there."

Optimus walked up to the rest of the group, looking everything over. "Since the Decepticons no longer seek Predacon bones or Earth technology, there is no activity to track."

Bumblebee clenched his servos together and said, "So there's no way for us to find them."

Bulkhead nodded. "Until Megatron makes a move, we're in a holding pattern."

Ultra Magnus lifted up his bad hand, looking at the new appendage. "Ratchet thought this new hand he built for me was good enough. But I'll tell you what truly isn't good enough: giving up." He looked everyone over, nodding. "We have no choice but to play this old school, split into teams, for maximum coverage."

Suddenly all kind of alerts went off. Fowler looked them over briefly before turning back, "We have incoming. A whole fleet's worth."

The human military outside got prepared for the incoming attack. The fighter jets took off to face them head on.

"Air cover's holding..... For the moment." Fowler continued watching the screens with the 'bots, everyone waiting anxiously for their plan to work. A few seconds later they felt the ground shake, reports of Hanger F being destroyed coming in.

Everyone snuck outside, leaning on the back of another hanger as they watched their past one still smoking and parts still on fire.

Smokescreen looked it over, sighing. "The mess hall sure is a mess."

Ultra Magnus frowned softly. "We are fortunate that Decepticons can be fooled by a simple paint job."

Back in the Nemesis

Ratchet and Nova are currently being led by Megatron,with some Vehicons guarding, into the bridge. "I'm sure you would more fully appreciate a tour of our facilities if you were comfortable." Megatron silently ordered.

With that said a Vehicon deactivates the energon cuffs binding from Ratchet's hands, except Nova who still bound to the inhibitor. As soon as their off, Ratchet activates his blades saying, "How do you know I won't use these to amputate."

Megatron stepped to the side, motioning to the control panel. " And pass up a chance to see our molecular masking field?"

"Your cloaking device." Ratchet disabled his blades and stepped closer. He then stopped himself, scoffing at himself. "Shielding is shielding, high tech or low."

Megatron then brought up more images on the large screens, motioning to them. "Perhaps you'll be more impressed by our Energon transfusion capacitor. It allows us to maximize our consumption a thousand-fold."

Ratchet frowned. "Decepticon engineering never fails to impress."

Nova said in light awe, "Woah....."

"What about Nova? Aren't you going to remove the inhibitor?"

"Unfortunately, I can't allow her to grant access to her abilities. From what I hear in the report, I've seen what she is capable off therefore it is necessary for us to be cautious. Additionally, I would prefer she stay in that form rather in her human form."

" Why? Can't stand seeing us fight back?" Nova retorted, crossing her arms.

Megatron looked over at them. "We may be mortal enemies, but Autobots and Decepticons do share one common goal. You both would like to see Cybertron restored to its former brilliance, as would I." He then brought up an image of Cybertron, when it was alive.

Ratchet looked up, remembering it with fondness. He then sighed, looking back towards the war lord. "Megatron, you would just try to conquer Cybertron all over again, and enslave anyone who refuses to pledge allegiance to you."

Megatron nodded, walking away. "Of course I would! And your comrades would attempt to stop me, as ever. But at least we would once again possess a planet worth fighting over."

Ratchet added, "Perhaps, but you wouldn't stop there would you? Earth would be next, if not first. What assurance do We have that you would leave humankind be? That you wouldn't instantly terminate us once you get what you need?"

Nova said, crossed her arms, "And even if I wanted a promise saying Earth and humankind would be safe, it wouldn't mean anything coming from you."

Megatron leaned down, smirking down at Nova who narrowed her optics at him. "You are right, of course. We all know that as a Decepticon, any assurances I might offer would be worthless." He turned to Ratchet and added, "But that does not change the fact that you may be Cybertrons only hope of every seeing life again, Doctor." He then turned and walked off, leaving them in the room together.

Nova turned to Ratchet and whispered,"You know he's just pulling you in. What sense would it make to restore a planet just to have to watch it fall again."

"I know...but I cannot deny my desire to see our home world once again flowing with life." He replied.

"I know.....I want Cybertron restored as well. I do..... but not like this...... but if it's the only way. Maybe you can save it again before Megatron destroys it for the second time."

 "And in order to keep you safe."

 "Don't worry about me, Ratchet. I'm a strong girl and I can take care myself."

Ratchet sighed, "At least now I can focus on getting some real work done."

"Come. I will show you where you will be working should you choose to cooperate." Megatron called to them. They reluctantly turn to follow.  Nova looked around the hallway. Megatron had been talking to them as he lead them somewhere. Their little trip ended in a laboratory. The moment she saw the lab, it made her relieved back the time she was experimented and tormented back at Mech. As the flashback kept showing her, She shake her head, trying to forget the bad memory she had as she was back from the lab again.

"While your forces have put a dent in our resources, Shockwave has been invaluable in updating our laboratory. Should you choose to accept the task, you shall have unrestricted access to our equipment."

Ratchet looked over at the piece of machinery he motioned to. When something catches Ratchets eye as he walks over to it. "Is that a quantum Cryo inducer? Only two were ever made." He said, picking it up to admire it. 

"Three, actually. You are holding the original prototype."

"Remarkable isn't it, Nova?" Ratchet asks while showing her the object. Nova was snapped out of her thought as she stared at the object then at Ratchet. "Yeah. Truly spectacular." She replied dryly, crossing her arms while looking away. She knew Ratchet had a weakness for proper resources and tools.The laboratory was like heaven for him.

Back in the base

Wheeljack looked over as Raf groaned loudly. "The frequency modulator keeps shorting out!"

Wheeljack sighed softly, "Easy, champ. Let me try uncrossing some wires."

Raf looked over as Miko accidentally broke something while trying to help. "Yip-ip-ip-ip! Miko! I needed that!"

Miko held her hands up. "I was just trying to tighten up that thingamajig."

Raf sighed, holding up his hand. "Pfff! Puh-lease!" He was sounding exactly like Ratchet, probably as a coping mechanism. Campy who was staying beside him, watching him do his work.

Jack sighed, looking over at Agent Fowler. He was brooding as he stared down at everyone else. Jack walked over to him, tilting his head slightly. " Agent Fowler. Everything all right?"

Fowler stood up a little straighter. "Just preoccupied. Thinking about the close calls we humans have had with the 'Cons lately. Smacked down by Soundwave, stuck in Knockout's trunk with your mom."

Jack groaned. "Moving on."

"The uncomfortable reality is, the 'Bots might not always be here. And even if they are, they can't be everywhere at once, as we've learned." He looked down at the table that the Apex Armor sat on. "This armor is the only thing that stood between Miko and that Predacon. The reason she came back without a scratch. Cyber-tech like that could be just what we need to give our agents on the front lines a fighting chance." He looked over at Jack. "Agents like, maybe you someday."

Jack turned to him,  "What?!"

Fowler patted his back, "You'll be of age soon, and you're Prime material, son. Just like Nova." He then smirked. "Your mom also thought you might be a good fit, seeing as you've been wishy-washy about future plans."

Jack groaned. "Wait, you've been talking to my mom? About me?"

They both turned when the prototype flew up, flying right for them. Fowler had to dive, taking Jack with him to avoid getting hit. "Custer's mustache!"

The little plane flew around before dropping heavily in front of Raf. He looked up at them, frowning. "Sorry, Agent Fowler."

Fowler sighed, straightening up. "I think I need to change my star-spangled shorts."

Raf looked down at his remote. "I'm still fine-tuning chip's remote."

"Chip?" Arcee questioned.

"So we're gonna let this doohickey fly back to 'Con central." Smokescreen said 

"And lead us right to Ratchet." Jack finished.

Back in the Nemesis

Nova was once again walking in the hallway with Ratchet, Megatron leading them somewhere else. Ratchet frowned as he looked up at Megatron, ignoring the vehicons escorting them on either side. "Even if you manage to reconstruct the Omega lock, it is a mystic force. I've come to my senses. The notion of scientifically replicating its capability is pure folly. Madness, even." He said.

Megatron walked through another door, continuing to walk down another hallway. "But how will we ever know for certain, Doctor if we do not try?" He pushed a button on the wall, opening the wall to expose what was outside. "And how can we not try, when the means finally lie within our reach?"

The Nemesis was directly above the newly reassembled Omega Lock, it's new position being way above Earth. Nova was amazed at how they restored the new and improved Omega Lock on their own. She then did her best to remain stoic. She could feel her spark pulsing in her chest in response to being so close to the lock again.

"By the AllSpark. You've actually done it." Ratchet said in awe.

Megatron said with a smug,"Decepticon engineering. It will not take long for this Omega Locks drives to be fully operational. All that is still needed to restore our home is the cyber matter to launch through it."

"Which requires a stabilized formula for the production of synthetic energon." Ratchet concludes.

Megatron then has the nerve to look upset and added,"I have every confidence in you, doctor."

Ratchet took a bit before nodding. "I'll do it." He then glared up at Megatron. "But then you already knew that, didn't you?"

Nova glared up at Megatron, ignoring the ache deep in her spark. 'Of course he did.'

Megatron ordered Knockout to accompany Ratchet to their lab. Knockout oblige as he guide Ratchet so he can finish the Synthen Formula. Nova was about to follow him until she felt her left upper arm grabbed. She turned to see it was Megatron who is staring at her. Ratchet said worriedly, "Nova!!"

"At ease, Doctor. I only wish to speak with her....privately." Megatron said to him. 

Ratchet seems a bit worried of what would a warlord do to her. Nova turned to him, "It's alright, Ratchet. I'll be fine."

Ratchet didn't want to but he notice the look on her face, assuring him that everything would be fine. He didn't want to leave her alone but he didn't want to let anything happen. With that, he obliged as he said to her softly, "Be careful." so that no one can hear him before he left with Knockout.

Nova walked along the dark passages of the Nemesis, her icy blue eyes taking in every detail. By her side marched Megatron, looming over her like a statue carved from the foundations of the earth while Soundwave watching her from behind. She felt vulnerable under TIC's gaze which it was creepy.

"So, how long before you lock me back up again?" Nova asked.

"If you play fair by me, that won't be necessary", Megatron said sternly, "I wish to talk with you in private for a few breem. Just follow me, child".

"Sure, no problem."

Soon they arrived at what appeared to be an officer's room. As the trio enter inside before the door closed automatically behind them. "You didn't just bring me all the way just to get rid of me." Nova stated.

Megatron said, "There is no need to fear me, I would never harm you......Herald of Primus." with a light bow. Nova's eyes widened by his discovery before going back to her demeanor look.

"While you underwent the cortical psychic patch, I find out some rather interesting information. To think a technorganic who has been thorn on my sides, happen to be a Herald chosen to aid the Autobots in ending the war. "

 "So, You did found out, you didn't bring me here just to tell me that." Nova said stoically.

Megatron said, "Nova, I understand your anger but I beg you to see the situation from another angle. Imagine for a moment that your species was doomed to a slow extinction. Wouldn't you be willing to do anything to prevent that demise?"

"I hate to break it to you," Nova retorted, "I don't have a species. I'm one of a kind."

"Yes, a vexing situation to be in indeed, for anyone. But why is it that you resent me so much, Nova?"

"Um...duh, why do you think! You try to take over Earth? Threatened my human friends? Not only that you deliberately made me killed my friends, no thanks to your dark energon. Because of you, It's stuck inside me which left me with a side effect. How's that for a resentment?!" Nova said, pointing her left purple optics to prove her point before looking away.

"Yes, If I knew you were the Herald, we would have used you to help us complete it. Unfortunately, you've formed a symbiosis with the dark Energon which it is impossible for us to extract."

"Gee, I can't imagine why."

"However, I was intrigue by this discovery; Primus and Unicron, one cannot exist while the other does as well, but if a combination of the two is formed. To think you were the only capable in controlling both of them after your encounter with Predaking. I amazed the power you possess however it is ashamed you are not capable in controlling them. "

"Predaking? So, he has a name. How adorable....and here I thought you weren't gullible." Nova said coldly, still has her back turn and her arms crossed.

"Nova, I am willing to make any sacrifice in the name of the Decepticon cause. Even if it means forsaking my feelings regarding the treatment of innocents in wartime. I had no choice but to take drastic action to ensure the future of Cybertron. I am not proud of these actions, but much must be forsaken in war. Usually one's principles go first".

Nova letting both her arms down and looked puzzled, "Wait.....you mean...you really do all this...just for them? Not for yourself?"

"Precisely", Megatron said severely, "As long as I process code I shall act towards no goal other than the restoration of the Decepticons to glory. My comrades are everything to me. Alone we are but futile cogs, but together we are one great machine".

The young femme ran her fingers through her helm and let out a frustrated groan. Megatron's talk of selfless co-operation was beginning to sound rather similar to Optimus'. Was it possible that he was simply a somewhat misunderstood fanatic? After all, as she had heard it said, one man's terrorist was another man's freedom fighter. It made her reminded of someone she knew.

"I don't know what you want from me, Megatron", she said eventually, "But I'm not going to trust you. You've tried to kill my friends".

He nodded, "Yes, and they've tried to destroy me also. We are warriors on opposing sides in a great war. I would expect them to do no less. But rest assured I hold nothing personal against them. In fact I find them to be rather rare examples of truly devoted and courageous Autobots, worthy of respect and honor".

She looked at him suspiciously, "Really?"

"Certainly. Understand that I am not dedicated to the destruction of all Autobots. That would be...evil. It is the traditionalist, corrupt system ruled by aloof self-serving politicians that I wish to topple. When the Decepticons are restored I shall not exile the Autobots as they have done to us. Some exceptional Autobots will even be offered positions of power, such as your friends. Assuming of course that they can swallow their pride and accept the truth".

Almost under her breath she said, "And what is that?"

"The truth?" he said as he looked away, "The truth, Nova, is that the Decepticons are not monsters. Nor are we evil. We are determined and ruthless, but so too are your Autobot friends. I wish you to accept that."

She only stared at him uneasily, feeling cracks start to appear in her supposedly emotionless face. "I...I don't know whether to believe you.....but I can't accept the fact the deeds you have done in the past was unforgivable." Nova said doubtfully.

Megatron noticed that her stubbornness still prevent her from believing him. She didn't seem to be as credulous as he thought she was. So he decided to switch tactics.

"Unforgivable, you say? What about you? You have done some deeds as I did in the past, do you not?

Nova tensed when he said that, "I....I don't know what your talking about." she said stoically but he could see her start to give way a bit. 

"Perhaps.....this should enlighten you." He rhetorically asks. "Soundwave, if you please?"

Soundwave shows several scenes flashed on his visor and Nova saw clips of herself being Agent Reaper. It was the time she work with Mech and the day where Dr. Login raised her. Her gentleness and kindness, teaching her about the Earth and taught her all about being human. She watched as the scenes changed, It showed where Silas trained her and how she was treated with horrible experiments. 

 She watched herself grow in her life, and as she did, the guilt started to creep back into her heart when she saw the things she has done; eliminating targets, stealing, killing witnesses and the death of Dr. Login. Nova couldn't stop staring at the videos of every people she killed, filled with fear and terror. Then, the last scene showing of herself with spilled blood on her body and surrounded with 4 dead bodies.

Nova was fighting the guilt that she could feel inside her that she couldn't bare to watch it any longer. "Enough!!" She turned around so that Megatron couldn't see her in her weakened state. Soundwave visor suddenly flashed back to normal as the scenes of Nova's past ended. "Just stop!!Please!" Nova said, her body shaking with one arm crossed while the other on her face.

"I left that part behind me....yet your making me relive those memories?" Nova said, feeling regretful after seeing the videos. Megatron walk towards to her and said, "Despite you are one of a kind and yet why are you alongside those who made you into a weapon? Do you believe the humans would forgive the deeds you've done?"

Nova refused to look him in the eye, instead concentrating her attention to the side as she thought about it. She knew he was right. There really was no other way to repent the crimes she committed. "You even try to avenge the ones who took her away however you are not satisfied of the outcome."

Nova let both her arms fall before turning to him. "I swear myself that I was going to end Silas....unfortunately someone took him already. Even though I wanted to move on but I don't feel like I accomplished anything."

"Nova, I understand how hard it is to lose the ones you wished to protect. I too have failed to protect Cybertron. As you can see this war will never end, as long as we kept fighting for it." He said.

"What do you want from me, Megatron?"

"Nothing as such, young herald. Except that I wish I find it in your spark  to trust me. As long as you are in my care you will come to no harm. Do not think of me as your enemy. Think of me as your guardian. And just trust me, I beg of you." He sounded hoarse, almost as if his voice would give out. There was an earnest, urging quality to his voice that Nova had not witnessed before. She was deeply, unfathomably confused.

She doesn't what to say though Nova knows that she shouldn't trust anything what a Decepticon says, but the more she thought about it, the more she is beginning to find herself agreeing with the tyrant - even though she doesn't want to. She took a deep sigh and replied, "Ok....I'll trust you but I'm not doing this for your sake. I'm doing this for the sake of Cybertron....and Earth."

Megatron nodded and fixed his gaze on her, "And in return I shall trust you. You are free to roam the ship as you see fit."

Nova cocked her head in confusion and said, "Wait.....your gonna allow a prisoner to roam around the ship. How do I know I might end up sabotaging it?"

"As long as you wear that collar, you are unable to access to any of your abilities and you'll be under surveillance by Soundwave from every movement you might do."

'Oh right....I forgot about Soundwave. He has eyes or ears everywhere.' Nova rolled her dual optics. Though there was one thing that bother is that Megatron didn't mention she formed a guardian bond with Optimus. Could it be that the patch didn't show him? She just hope he mustn't know. "I have a query? Who else know about..... my identity?" Nova questioned, trying to shake off the bad feeling.

Megatron said, "The only ones who know were Shockwave and me."

"Huh....You didn't include Starscream?"

"I am still not certain where his loyalty lies....., but I recommend you keep your distance from Starscream."

Nova looked at him with uncertainty in her optics before she replied, "That's alright.....I can take care of myself. I maybe defenseless but not weak."

"Of that I have no doubt. Nova, you have my thanks". Megatron said

Nova gave a half-smile at him, "Sure." as she watched Megatron and Soundwave left before the door closes, leaving Nova alone. She stood in the darkness, consumed with her own thoughts. Very slowly, her smile turned into a stoic expression. 

 'Just because I trust you, doesn't mean I'm letting my guard down. You'll just get rid of us later on but I had a feeling that you need me for something else. Your expression may have convinced me, but your words deceive me. After all, I can tell who is lying, even hiding underneath their mask. My friends will find a way to stop you and I'll make sure......I won't let anything happen that will make my vision came true.'