Transformers 2007 - Preda-Queen

Over a dozen cars and helicopters were coming our way. They appear to be backup for these humans... Apparently we were never alone.

"Optimus! Incoming!" Ironhide yelled as we all backed away.
He punched his blasters into the ground, sending a soft blast that spread low, popping the wheels of the incoming cars, sending them spinning. That was a good call from Ironhide. He bought us some time to escape.

"Roll out!" Optimus shouted.
Everyone transformed into their vehicle modes except Optimus. I transformed too, following the other bots. My movements significantly slowed due to my size and mass as I drove through the roads. I had to be careful to avoid hitting any other cars, especially in this busy road. Hopefully no humans get hurt.

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Reaching a place near the bridge, I hid under a tunnel as the helicopters flew by. Their searchlights scanning the whole place up and down, being very diligent. But not enough to find me luckily.

I waited for them to pass, before making a scan of the place. I detect a lot of the cars and helicopters in one place... And Bumblebee's signal was there... Oh no... He could be in trouble...

I immediately revved up my engine and drove out of the tunnel, towards the bridge. Seeing everyone occupied, I transformed to my robot mode and jumped down the bridge, grabbing onto the metal as I climbed towards the tunnel. I saw Optimus hanging there just watching Bumblebee getting freezed and captured.

"Optimus, do something!" I shouted.
Jumping down, preparing to run towards Bumblebee, but Optimus grabbed me, pulling me back.

"No! We can't help him. We'll only harm the humans!" He shouted, not letting go of me.

"But he's your son!"

"I know! Not now, Ophi... Not now..."

My eyes widened slightly as he used my old name... It affected something inside me as I stopped struggling. I slowly took a step back and calmed down slightly... Watching Bumblebee getting captured... I promise. I promise I'll get him back.

I watched as the humans took Sam, Mikaela, and Bumblebee away in their cars. I looked around and spotted the glasses on the ground. Slowly reaching out to grab it. I heard Optimus having a conversation with Jazz, but I ignored them. I inspected the glasses, seeing the location still there.

With a sigh, I stood back up and gave the glasses to Optimus.
"Here."

He gave an acknowledged nod and took the glasses from my servo, and storing it in his chassis.

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I sat on top of the Griffith Observatory. The tall dome that sat on a hill overlooking the city. I'm not sure why Optimus chose this place. It isn't exactly incognito. But I was too tired to ask, so I stayed silent, watching as Optimus held the glasses in between his digits, leaning down to look at it.

"Please. Let this work." He whispered quietly to himself, before standing up straight and facinh the rest of us.

"Fire it up, Optimus." Jazz said as Optimus fired a hologram from his optics into the glasses. It showed a hologram of the Earth, and it directly showed where the Allspark is located on the Planet.

"The code... The code on these glasses indicates the All Spark is two hundred and thirty miles from here." Optimus explained while he reads the hologram.

"I sense the Decepticons are getting ready to mobilize." Ratchet exclaimed as the hologram fizzled away.

"They must know it's here, as well." Ironhide added.

"What about Bumblebee? We can't just leave him to die and become some human experiment!" Jazz reminded us.

"He'll die in vain if we don't accomplish our mission. Bumblebee is a brave soldier. This is what he would want." Optimus replied.

I wanted to yell at Optimus, but getting him mad will not get us anywhere right now...

"Why are we fighting to save the humans? They're a primitive and violent race." Ironhide asked as well.

"Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the Cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the Spark in my chest." Optimus replied calmly.

H-hold on, he wants to fragging WHAT?!

"You want to what?!" I yelled without thinking.

"That's suicide. The Cube is raw power. It could destroy you both!" Ratchet added.

"A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes..." Optimus explained.

"You'd sacrifice the future of Cybertron, and our race, even your own son, just to protect these humans?!" I yelled at Optimus.

"Preda-Queen, from leader to leader. You must understand why I'm making this decision." He told me calmly, putting a servo on my shoulder.

"Decisions? I lost my whole kingdom to your battle! You destroyed our planet! What more do you want to lose?!" I shouted in anger.

"Ophion! That is enough!" He shouted sternly, using my old name and gripping my shoulders tighter as a slight indication that he's angry.

I saw him took a deep breath and slowly let go of my shoulder. "This is a conversation for another day. For now... It's been an honor serving with you all. Autobots, roll out!"

Everyone followed Optimus back to the road, transforming into their vehicle modes and driving towards the cube. I reluctantky followed. I may talk to Optimus later. But for now, what matters is finding the cube...