After dropping Sam off down at the airport, both (YN) and Bumblebee soon picked up Mikaela, Wheelie, Brains, and Wolfang and they all drove to N.E.S.T. HQ in the dead of night. Ever since he had dropped her off at home, Mikaela has been feeling nauseous, plus fatigue, and she's been feeling some slight back pains. (YN) was feeling concerned about this, but Mikaela reassured him it's nothing bad, making up a lie that she must've had something bad.

As they pull up to the gate, a few NEST Troopers with Bushmaster ACR Carbines and Colt M4A1's were guarding the gate. (YN) looked over to one of the guards next to him.

(YN): "Let me in, soldier." He requested.

NEST Guard: "Sorry, sir, no can do." He answered. (YN) sighed, grabbing his vest, now yanking him to the window.

(YN): "Listen, I am Commander Witwicky of this division and I need to talk to Colonel Lennox now. This car I'm sitting in?" He gets out with Mikaela and the Autobots as Bumblebee transforms, standing alongside him.

Wheelie: "Enjoy your next job at 7-Eleven, dickhead." He retorted.

Brains: "That's right." He snickered.

Wheelie: "A-hole." He remarked, Brains smacking him in the back.

(YN) now grabbed Mikaela hand and they walk inside, Mikaela placing her hand on her stomach. Mikaela was then greeted by Jake and Vanessa, and they gave her hugs, since she hasn't seen them for a while.

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While this was happening, Mearing and a few Generals were on a balcony watching the soldiers secure the five pillars and put them in crates and loaded them onto carts to a large vault with a circular door.

Mearing: "We've taken possession of the five devices that were hidden in the ship with Sentinel Prime. They're some kind of prototype Autobot technology."She explained to the Generals as the vault's door slowly opened and the soldiers place the pillars inside. "They say Sentinel was the... Einstein of his civilization, so we're gonna keep these locked up until we know what we're dealing with. Right now, no one gets access." She declared. "No one."

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Soon, Lennox and Bishop joins up with them and (YN) now shows him the file that Jerry Wang gave him earlier.

(YN): "This Wang guy, he recognised me and told me to warn you. He was telling me about the dark side of the moon, and then some Decepticon killed him." He explained to Lennox and Bishop.

Lennox: "Wait a minute, the moon?" He questioned with surprise, looking over at (YN). "He mentioned the moon?"

Bishop: "And a Decepticon killed him?" She added, equally surprised.

(YN): "Affirmative." He nodded back. "The dark side of the moon."

Mikaela: "Why are the Decepticons killing humans though?" She asked, walking past the vehicle modes of the Autobots, she patted Elita's hood. "It doesn't make sense. I thought the war was between them and the Autobots."

(YN): "Ever since they came to Earth, they involved us humans." He pointed out.

Bishop: "Since they came here in the ancient times, humans have always been involved." She agreed. "And their war is with anyone who stands in their way."

The group stopped outside of the room Mearing was in. Lennox shuffled through some of the papers and handed them to Bishop, Jake, Mikaela, and Vanessa to look through. The more they looked through them, the more they got confused. NASA knew about the Ark? If they did, why didn't they tell the public?

Vanessa: "Did any of you get any of this?" She asked the group.

Jake: "No, it doesn't make sense." He replied, then looked at a newspaper article. "These people can't be killed by accident. Look." He pointed to an article that tells about a group of scientists killed. "It says here they were murdered."

Bishop: "Somehow they knew about the truth of the Apollo missions." She mused.

(YN): "And didn't want others to know." He concluded.

Mikaela: "But who?" She asked nervously.

Mearing: "Excuse me. Colonel Lennox, Commander Witwicky." She called out, walking towards the group, now leaving her office. "Who's the chick?" She demanded, looking at Mikaela.

(YN): "Director Mearing, this is my wife Mikaela." He stated.

Mearing: "I know who she is, Commander, I wanna know who gave her clearance." She demanded.

(YN): "Hey. I was just attacked today by a Decepticon that nearly killed me and my cousin." He spoke back. "So I'm not leaving my wife alone for the Decepticons to try and kidnap her."

Mearing: "I am tired of you undermining my authority, Witwicky." She spoke severely, stepping into (YN)'s face.

Lennox: "Okay, okay, listen, alright? One of the software engineers at (YN)'s cousin's workplace was murdered today." He quickly explained to Mearing. "He was involved in NASA's lunar mapping probe." He stated, handing Mearing the papers (YN) had given him.

Mearing: "Here's the thing, Colonel Lennox." She spoke up, handing the papers to her aide before turning back to Lennox with a stern expression. "We cannot entrust national security to a civilian, unless I missed a policy paper. Are we doing that now?" She turned over to her aide, who shook her head. "No? Good." She confirmed before she turned her attention to Mikaela. "Young lady, whatever you see in here, if you breathe a word of it to anyone, you will do time for treason."

Mikaela: "I understand." She nodded.

Reynolds: "Colonel. Commander." He called, walking up to Lennox and (YN). "It's time." He informed them.

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Later, in the separate part of the main facility, Sentinel Prime's body was lying against a large metal medical berth that lifted him upward, setting him in a sitting position. Lennox and Mearing are in a box at the operation platform while (YN) and Mikaela stood on the left balcony.

Lennox: "Sentinel Prime." He began. "These things run on Energon, and he's out of it. He's in a... sort of sleep mode."

Optimus: "Let us begin." He declared, and approached Sentinel, once he was fully seated.

Optimus then opened his chestplate, revealing his spark chamber, which contained the Matrix of Leadership. The Matrix floated out of his spark chamber and hovered over his hands, turning, then Optimus closed his chestplate as he walked closer.

Lennox: "It's the great Matrix of Leadership." He  said to Mearing. "He holds the only thing in the universe that can repower a Transformer's spark."

Optimus: "Sentinel Prime." He stopped right in front of Sentinel. "We bid you return." He claimed, and placed the Matrix into Sentinel's spark chamber.

Sentinel's body shook as the light blue energy from the Matrix gave him life. His blue optics glowed and looked around wildly. His face showed hostility and distress, as if he were surrounded. Then suddenly, Sentinel launched himself into Optimus, tackling him onto the floor as he draw out a large sword from his back and held it at Optimus' neck. The NEST Troopers in the hanger aimed their weapons at Sentinel, ready to shoot.

Lennox: "Hold your fire!" He commanded his men.

Optimus: "Stop! Sentinel!" He pleaded, grunting as he struggled to hold the sword away from his head as Sentinel was speaking in Cybertronian. "It is I, Optimus Prime!" Sentinel's face changed from confusion and recognition as he stopped his aggressive actions.

Sentinel: "Optimus?" He spoke softly, his voice holding in disbelief.

Optimus: "It is alright, you are safe." He told him in a comforting tone.

Ratchet: "There's nothing to fear." He reassured as he and the other Autobots came into view, some of them were looking at Sentinel in awe.

Cliffjumper: "It's just us." He added.

Arcee: "We're still here." She stated.

Longarm: "Glad to see you back, Sentinel." He called.

Elita One: "Welcome back, Sentinel Prime, sir." She greeted.

Ironhide: "Welcome back." He saluted to Sentinel.

Optimus: "We are here." Sentinel stood up, turning around to look at the Autobots. He is no longer on his ship. "You are home, Sentinel." He comforted. Mearing walked onto the balcony and stood next to (YN).

Sentinel: "The war... the war!" He gasped, looking around the room in realisation.

Optimus: "The war was lost." He declared gravely, grabbing the Matrix off the floor that was floating beside him. "Cybertron is now but a barren wasteland. We have taken refuge here, on planet Earth." He stood up slowly at Sentinel's state. "Its human race is our ally." He added, motioning his right hand to the humans around them.

Sentinel: "My ship. We came under fire." He recollected, looking at the floor in remembrance, his voice heavy and thick from years of disuse. "The pillars!" He looked up at Optimus. "Where are the pillars?" He questioned urgently.

Optimus: "You saved five of them, including the control pillar." He answered frantically.

Sentinel: "Only five?! We once had hundreds!" He grunted.

(YN): "Hundreds?" He repeated. "What do you mean?"

Mearing: "Excuse me, gentlemen." She interjected, stepping into the conversation, making Sentinel turn towards her. "May I ask you. What is this technology you're looking for?"

Sentinel: "It is the ability to reshape the universe. Together the pillars form a Space Bridge. I designed, and I alone, can control it." He explained, looking down at Mearing. "It defies your laws of physics to transport matter through time and space."

(YN): "A Space Bridge?" He asked in surprise.

Mearing: "You're talking about a teleportation device, aren't you?" She inquired.

Optimus: "Yes, for resources. For refugees." He answered with a nod, standing beside Sentinel.

Mearing: "Refugees, or troops of soldiers, weapons, maybe bombs! A means of an instant strike! That's its military function, isn't it?" She accused boldly, looking between Optimus and Sentinel.

Sentinel: "It is our technology and it must be returned." He countered.

Mearing: "Yes. If humans say so!" She argued strongly. "You can't just bring weapons of mass destruction into our atmosphere! Kind of have to clear customs first. A little formality called paperwork, kind of separates us from the animals." She snarked.

Sentinel: "I will overlook your condescending tone if you heed the gravity of mine." He commented calmly, glaring down at Mearing. "The Decepticons must never know the Space Bridge is here. For in their hands, it would mean the end of your world." He warned gravely, leaning down face to face with Mearing.

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After that, Mearing had brought (YN) and Mikaela into her office. Wheelie and Brains fool around while Wolfang was in his rucksack mode next to (YN) feet, cause he would be too big to fit in her office.

Mearing: "For the time being, until this matter has been resolved, we're gonna send you home with Autobot protection." She stated to (YN).

(YN): "Director," He leaned forward in his seat. "I appreciate everything that you're doing, but I think it'd be best if I didn't draw the Decepticons towards my house. I'll help in anyway I can-"

Brains: "Hey, we can all help." He insisted as he climbs up to the desk. "Want me to tell you what I know? I could tell you about the solar system, all the fun planets to hang out in." Mearing then pulls out her SIG-Sauer P232 pistol and put it in her desk.

Mearing: "Get off my desk, please." She ordered sternly.

Brains: "You pulling out guns?" He muttered. "I can't help you out now." He hopped off the desk. "She angry."

(YN): "Brains, you go with Wheelie and hang with Bee, okay?" (YN) asked.

Wheelie: "You the boss, (YN)." He shrugged as he and Brains exit the office.

(YN): "Look. Mearing, the Decepticons are obviously involved in this, and it also involves NASA and the space program of the Soviets." He stated back. "We need to figure out why."

Mearing: "And we will, Commander. But right now, the important thing is keeping Sentinel Prime and his pillars out of Decepticon hands." She explained to him. "You've done enough. For now, you're on leave of absence."

Mikaela: "Leave of absence?" She questioned, jaw-dropped.

Mearing: "It's for the best, Ms. Witwicky." She said, then she looked to (YN). "Commander, you've done countless things for this military and for the planet, no denial in that, but this is starting to become an obsession with you. I'd really prefer not to see what happens if you become too involved. You may be a soldier, but deep down you're just a child playing hero. You've always been a child."

(YN) gave a glare to Mearing. An air of silence surrounded the office, but it was an uncomfortable type of silence. The tension was so thick between the two. After a while longer, Mikaela decided to take action, and gently placed her left hand on his right, making sure he wouldn't do something he would regret. At last, (YN) breathed a sigh. He turned to Mikaela, the two both holding hands and they both leave the office.

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Later that evening, Bumblebee drove onward to (YN)'s home. It was raining slightly, and the streets were very dim, only lit by a few lamp posts and flashing signs. Once they got home, (YN) and Mikaela climbed out of Bumblebee's vehicle mode and walked towards the building.

(YN): "Bee, you take the freight elevator. We'll see you up there." He then opened the door and walked up the stairs.

Bumblebee: "<Right>." He answered back.

When they reached the top, (YN) pulled his keys out from his pocket, and unlocked it. They stepped inside the penthouse and went upstairs to bedroom get change into their sleepwear. Mikaela was already in bed, except for (YN) who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

Mikaela: "You're not coming to bed?" She asked, tiredly.

(YN): "I'm gonna stay up for a little while." He answered. "I won't be long." Mikaela could tell that he was still bothered by Mearing's words. She sat up and hugged him from behind, comforting him.

Mikaela: "Don't believe what she says, (YN). You're my hero, always and forever." She comforted him. "I love you." (YN) formed a small smile and hugged her back.

Before long, Mikaela had fallen into a deep sleep. (YN) gently stroking her head, before leaning forward and planted a kiss on the top of her head, and left the bedroom, closing the door quietly. He walked downstairs to see Wolfang lying on the floor next to the balcony door. He noticed (YN) walked down the stairs and (YN) petted Wolfang's head. Wolfang rubbed his muzzle against his chest, causing (YN) to chuckle, before he rubbed his hands all over Wolfang's head, and let go of him with a a gentle slap to Wolfang's right cheek before walking away.

Wheelie: "This blows." He sighed. "That lady officially kicked us out." He and Brains were lying in their hammocks on the balcony next to Roscoe's dog house.

Brains: "Yeah." grunted in agreement. "Witness Protection Program sucks."

Wheelie: "Yeah, but we're a whole lot safer with big yellow and his cannons and (YN)." He stated. "Roscoe can't protect crap."

Bumblebee sitting in the corner with his plasma cannon out, adjusting and modifying it to suit his satisfaction.

(YN): "Bumblebee?" He called quietly. Bumblebee stopped modifying his cannon, and turned his head to him as he made his way towards him. "Hey. You miss hanging out?" He asked as he gently placed a hand against Bumblebee's left cheek in a friendly way. Bumblebee made a whirring sound of agreement, making sure to stay quiet so he wouldn't awaken Mikaela. "Yeah, me too." He smiled, then he walked over to the fridge.

Bumblebee: "<Same here, partner>." He whirred.

(YN): "Just us shooting the breeze and rolling with the road." He snarled under his breath, as he collected a jug of orange juice out of the fridge. "Of course, the Decepticons go and screw that up. Then Mearing goes on and says that I'll become too obsessed with this war. I became a part of this war the moment the Decepticons were hunting me." He scoffed. "And to add to that, she called me a child that wants to play hero. Can you believe that?" He carried the jug around, completely forgetting about it in his moment of agitated anger as he sat down on the couch. "What does she know? She's never done the things I've done."

Wheelie: "Oh, I believe it. I tell you, (YN), we feel the same way." He agreed, jumping up onto the windowsill. "The disrespect on this rock is criminal."

Bumblebee gently poked Wheelie with his finger, and then raised it to his lips in a 'shh' motion, before gesturing to the bedroom upstairs where Mikaela is sleeping.

Wheelie: "Right, sorry." He apologized, before he looked at a photograph of (YN) and Mikaela holding each other. "You two look adorable together." He smirked, and Bumblebee grinned in pride, taking his taunt as a compliment.

(YN): "Yeah. Well, it's just one of those things, Wheelie." He sighed to himself. "But I'm not gonna just sit on my ass and let them do all the work. Bee?" Bumblebee whirred responsively. "We have got to figure out why the Decepticons are killing humans and what's their endgame." He stood up, Bumblebee nodding back in agreement. "I say we call in the expert."

But they won't get the chance to do so about three weeks...

To Be Continued...