After the battle in Shanghai, all soldiers and Autobots had returned to offshore secret base island somewhere off as Diego Garcia. Some of them having lost comrades and allies, while the Autobots felt good after the defeat of the two Decepticons. In the battle with the Decepticons, Optimus received rather alarming information that he, and the human NEST partners, have all decided would it need to be informed to the government, the people that supervised NEST.

After disembarking the planes they were on back to the USA, Bishop went off to meet up with Ironhide and the other Autobots. Longarm waved over to the arriving Autobots while he, Breakaway, and Evac handed the heavy around the base, keeping the place rather arranged, clean and tidy.

Breakaway stood about 32ft tall with his head resembling a pilot's helmet with the cockpit and nose as his chest, and has a camouflaged color scheme. His wings folded back, the tail wings rested on his back. He has four fingers in his hands and his feet had three toes.

Evac was a few inches shorter than Breakaway, about 30ft. His orange color covered most of his chest and tail rotors that were split in half and placed on his back. His forearms have two blades from the main rotor blade, with four fingers.

P.A System: "Autobot Twins, report to Hanger Three." He announced, and Skids and Mudflap drove off to the hanger, while Sideswipe drove alongside Ironhide to the main hanger with Optimus.

Skids: "Badass ice cream truck coming through." He spoke out on the speaker, as he and Mudflap drove up the Hanger Three. "Excuse me! Excuse me!"

Mudflap: "Hold up, hold up-" He added, before he noticed two vehicles parked nearby some sheets. "Oh, those look nice!"

These two cars are two hatchback Chevrolet Concepts - one is a lime green Chevrolet Beat, and the other a burnt orange Chevrolet Trax. Upon seeing their new forms, they like what they see.

Skids: "Yeah, Baby! It's upgrade time." He called as they circle the two cars.

Mudflap: "Yes, sir! Aw yeah! Look here it's my booty call right here!" He added, then both he and Skids split apart, and transformed into their robot modes. "Time to get my sexy on with the green." He began to beatbox and dance.

Skids: "GREEN?!" He snapped at Mudflap. "NO, green is mine! I call green!" He tackled Mudflap down and punches him the face, before throwing Mudflap over to the orange Trax. "I got the green!"

Mudflap: "That hurt, man." He groaned as he stood up.

Skids: "It's SUPPOSED to hurt. It's an ass-kicking." He interjected, and scanned the green Beat, quickly taking the form of the car.

Leaving Mudflap with no other choice, he sighed and scanned the orange Trax and takes its form. With both twins in their individual vehicle modes, they drove off to regroup with the rest of the Autobots in the main hanger.

Bishop: "Morons." She muttered to herself as she saw this exchange happen.

At the same time, Sunstreaker and Jolt drove out of one jumbo jet and went to a hangar next to the main one where Ratchet was waiting for them. They came to a stop and both transformed into robot mode.

Ratchet: "What's the damage this time?" He asked.

Sunstreaker: "Just minor wounds this time, nothing our self repair systems couldn't handle." He replied.

Ratchet: "Good." He nodded. "After that previous mission, I was worried I'd run out of equipment."

Sunstreaker: "No need to worry." He reassured. "Now that Sideways and Demolishor are gone, that's two fewer Decepticons to worry about. In time, we'll find and get rid of the others."

Ratchet: "Wait, what about the twins?" He inquired.

Jolt: "Those two went off to get new vehicle modes." He answered. "If they got scratched up a little, their upgrades will cancel it out."

Ratchet: "You're right." He agreed, and he, Sumstreaker, and Jolt transformed into their vehicle modes and drove into the main hanger.

Inside the main hanger, Optimus pulled to a stop nearby a large gantry walkway, so he could talk to the humans without having to kneel down. Bishop walked up alongside the Optimus, and she patted the side of his grille.

Bishop: "Well, it's time." She noted. Her response was a 'blink' from Optimus' left headlights, and she chuckled a little. "Let's hope General Morshower is happy today."

Outside, Lennox, Epps, along with other fellow soldiers, were all giving their respects and saluting to their fallen comrades during the skirmish back in Shanghai. Lennox the saw a Black Hawk helicopter fly by and landed outside of the perimeter gates. He headed up to the gates, as a stern blad man in his mid fifties with rounded glasses and a black suit and tie walked past the entry gate, holding a piece of paper up to the guards, then walked past them, as the helicopter flew away. His name is Theodore Galloway, the new National Security Adviser. He was not impressed about last night's operation.

Lennox: "Director Galloway, what an honor." He acknowledged to Galloway, though feigning sarcasm. "I'd love to show you around, but you gotta be on the Classified Access list." He advised.

Galloway: "I am NOW." He shoved the piece of paper at Lennox's chest, and saw the print, as they all made their way to the hanger. "PresidentIal order, Major. I got a messages message for you classified space buddies! You guys made a real mess in Shanghai."

Soon, Galloway and Lennox entered the main hanger, while Optimus got ready for the report. The others had been advised to leave the building for the time being, and this is important business. Plus, it wouldn't be a good time for them to be around Galloway in case he dose something.

Lennox: "Alright, so this is where we communicate with the JCS, and this area serves as the Autobots' hanger." He explained to Galloway.

Soldier: "Secure link to JCS is up, Major." He reported to Lennox.

Lennox: "Wait here." He told Galloway. "I need to report our latest mission." He then made his way up to the top of the walkway. Galloway looked around himself and shakes his head in disappointment.

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In outer space, the military satellite orbits around Earth, taking up transmissions and establishing communication connections, no matter where they are.

The Cybertronian satellite, now known as Soundwave approaches the military satellite as it opens his front panels. A swarm of snake like cables sprawl out from Soundwave and squiggle around the satellite.

The cables remove a protective panel and wriggle themselves into the satellite's internal wiring. Soundwave's intercepts a transmission coming from the NEST base in Diego Garcia.

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Technician: "Secure line to the Pentagon is now open." He reported to Lennox, as he stood in front of the computer screen, which had a live feed of General Morshower.

Lennox: "General." He saluted to the general.

Morshower: "Will, I saw the Shanghai op." He began. "We had a rough day."

Lennox: "Yes sir. We have intel that I believe warrants an immediate debrief." He explained to Morshower on the computer screen. Optimus had parked in an open cube, where his NEST human partners were communicating with the Pentagon. "Now, with your permission, I can't let you see him, but I would like you to hear from the leader of the Autobots."

Morshower: "Proceed." He declared, and Lennox nodded his head in confirmation. Lennox turned to Optimus, and nodded to him.

Optimus then starts to transform into his robot mode. Panels and pieces break apart, as well as separate. Part of the truck form into arms as they prop him up to give clearance to form his legs. As the legs are formed, he stands up as his chest is compressing all the parts together. His head is then lastly revealed as all his parts line up and press against his form, completing the transformation process.

As Optimus transformed, Galloway stood at the bottom of the floor, in shock of how they transformed. Epps walks up to him, noticing the shock on his face.

Epps: "You got to wonder, if God made us in his image, who made him?" He asked mumbly.

Optimus: "General," He faces one of the soldiers who holds a microphone to his direction. "our alliance has countermanded six Decepticon incursions this year, each on a different continent." He started. "They're clearly searching around the world for something. But last night's encounter came with a warning."

Demolisher[Recorded]: "The Fallen shall rise again." His last words played for everyone to hear.

Morshower: "The Fallen. Meaning what?" He inquired, concern and fear laced in his words.

Optimus: "Origin unknown." He answered. "The only recorded history of our race was contained within the AllSpark and lost with its destruction."

Galloway: "Excuse me!" He shouted loudly as he gets Optimus' attention and interrupting the debriefing. "With this so-called AllSpark now destroyed, why hasn't the enemy left the planet like you thought they would?" He inquired, making his way up the metal walkway.

Bishop: "And who might you be, sir?" She questioned.

Lennox: "Director Galloway, our National Security Advisor. The President just appointed him liaison." He explained, distaste being clear within his tone.

Morshower: "Well, I guess I didn't get that memo." He muttered sarcastically, obviously sharing in Lennox's distaste.

Galloway: "Forgive the interruption, General." He apologized, making his way towards the camera. "Excuse me. Coming through. Excuse me. Excuse me, soldier." He pushed his way through the soldiers working, and stood beside Lennox. "Um. After all the damage in Shanghai, the President is, um, hard-pressed to say the job's getting done." He declared, and turned his body and attention towards Optimus. "Now, under the classified Alien-Autobot Cooperation Act, you agreed to share your intel with us, but NOT your advancements in weaponry."

Optimus: "We've witnessed your human capacity for war." He explained, pointing his finger at Galloway, making him rock backwards slightly. "It would absolutely bring more harm than good." He added, pulling his hand back.

Galloway: "But who are you to judge what's best for us?" He questioned.

Lennox: "With all due respect, we've been fighting side by side in the field for two years." He argued.

Epps: "We've shed blood, sweat and precious metal together." He declared, gesturing towards Optimus.

Galloway: "Soldier, you're paid to shoot, not talk." He replied rudely.

Epps: "Don't tempt me." He mumbled quietly, and he gripped his pistol slightly, before he walked off.

Optimus: "Easy." He soothed Epps, not wanting a fight to break out.

Galloway: "And the, ah, newest members of your team. I understand they arrived here after you sent a message into space. An open invitation to come to Earth, vetted by NO ONE at the White House." He stated.

Morshower: "Let me stop you right there, Mr. Galloway-" He started.

Optimus: "Please, forgive me for the interjection, General, but it was vetted by one of our human allies, and he gave the confirmation." He addressed.

Galloway: "Then where is the human?" He inquired to Optimus.

Optimus: "I will not disclose his location, he had not wished for anyone to know." He answered. "But he is safe hands. Our scout, Bumblebee is watching over him."

Galloway: "So you mean to tell me that there is human out there that knows you and your Autobots better than anyone else, and you gave the green light for a scout to go out in the wild?" He questioned.

Lennox: "His name is (YN) Witwicky. He was the first human contact they had when they arrived here. He's the human they trust the most." He explained. "He's trained in the top training NEST has to offer, so I'd say he's prepared."

Galloway: "So why dose this (YN) get to be notified of the event, but not the President?" He inquired questionably. "Sounds to me like you have a loose end that needs to be tied up." Ironhide, clearly frustrated with him, transformed into robot mode and confronted him.

Ironhide: "Do not speak ill of (YN)!" He scowled at Galloway. "He fought side by side with us, he has earned our trust, put his life on the line for your planet, more than you ever done." He brought out his right energy cannon and aimed at Galloway. "If you attempt to silence him permanently, you will be silenced as well." He threatened. Ratchet and Cliffjumper hold him back to prevent him from attacking Galloway.

Morshower: "As I was saying, it was vetted right here. And my experience, the judgement of both Major Lennox and his team has always been above reproach." He stated.

Galloway: "Well, be that as it may, General, it is the position of the President that when our national security is at stake... NO ONE is above reproach." He expressed threateningly.

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As their little argument continues to boil over, Soundwave listens in for anything that could be of use for the Decepticon cause. Sure enough, something blurts from Galloway's lips that catches Soundwave's attention.

Galloway: "Now, what do we know so far?" He went on, deciding to list the facts. "We know that the enemy leader, classified NBE-One - A.K.A Megatron - is rusting in peace at the bottom of the Laurentian Abyss, surrounded by SOSUS detection nets and full-time submarine surveillance."

Soundwave records this information, and began to make adjustments to his search as he located Megatron at an underwater depression off the Eastern Coast of Canada in the Atlantic Ocean. But it's not all that he hears.

Galloway: "We also know that the only remaining piece of your alien AllSpark is locked in an electromagnetic vault here on one of the most secure naval bases in the world." He continued.

With that said, Soundwave finds the location of the AllSpark shard in a contained electromagnetic vault in the holding facility of their base. With all the information he gathered, Soundwave contacted all the Decepticons that are on Earth.

Soundwave: "Decepticons - we have located the Shard." He informed.

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Galloway: "And since no one can seem to tell me what the enemy is now after. Well, there's only one clear conclusion! You! The Autobots!" He ranted, acting as if knew more about the situation than Optimus. "They're here to hunt you! What's there to hunt for on Earth besides that? "The Fallen shall rise again?" It sounds to me like something's coming." He eyed at Optimus. "So. Let me ask if we ultimately conclude that our national security is best served by denying you further asylum on our planet, will you leave? Peacefully?" He finished with a request.

Optimus: "Freedom is your right. If you make that request, we will honor it." He sighed. Galloway smiled and nodded as he seemed to have successfully persuade him to leave. "BUT..." Galloway immediately frown. "before your President decides, please ask him this: What if we leave..." He then leaned forward to Galloway as his face is mere inches close to his entire body. "and you're wrong?" He finished, making a fool out of Galloway.

Optimus then leans back as he sets himself back into position, as Galloway made his way down.

Lennox: "That's a good question." He whispered to Optimus, and nodded to him.

Bishop: "A really good question." She agreed.

Elita now drove up and transformed into robot mode, standing before Galloway, her facial plate now with anger in her eyes.

Elita One: "You ever threaten Optimus or even (YN) like that again... we will make an example out of you." She threatened, clenching her right fist for emphasis, shifting it into energy cannon.

Galloway: "Threaten me again, and I'll have you sold for scrap." He stated back, and walked off, not seeing the darkened glare Elita was throwing him.

Bishop: "Elita, he's not worth it." She spoke up, Elita looking at her. "He'll get what's coming to him."

Elita One: "I hope so." She sighed, then she retracted her cannon. She then turned to Optimus. "Any word from Bumblebee?"She asked.

Optimus: "Bumblebee has informed me he is taking (YN) to the collage he is going to." He informed to Elita.

Warpath: "It won't be the same without the kid around." He commented as he walked over.

Longarm: "Maybe, but we should be lucky that he helped us two years ago." He added in as he walked over.

Elita One: "Best we be ready for anything." She now announced.

To Be Continued...